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Dr. Markus Steilemann
Member of the Board of Management Covestro AG
Inder Jain
Founder Chairman APPL Industries Limited
D. K. Gandhi
Managing Director Mutual Industries Limited
Michael Wittmann General Manager Wittmann Battenfeld
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LIGHTWEIGHTING
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ASSIST STEP ON ALL 2007 TRAILBLAZERS
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THE EQUIVALENT ENERGY OF
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F UTU R E-READY
“Compounders, today, have evolved with the changing market demands and are taking conscious efforts to offer something new to not only automotive, but also non-automotive applications such as defence, railways, appliances etc. It is imperative that infrastructure is upgraded on an on-going basis. Being future ready is very essential, be it studying and acquiring raw materials, machinery, skill, testing equipment and more,” opines Inder Jain in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.
Being Future-Ready: Vital for Today’s Compounders
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“Business today appears easier and exciting offering more opportunities than ever before. India is attempting to create opportunities for every person who wishes to be an entrepreneur,” emphasises D. K. Gandhi in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.
For Business Expansion: Promoters Need to Find and Manage Talent Than Shuffle Hats
D. K. Gandhi, Managing Director Mutual Industries Limited, Mumbai
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SM A R T TIM ES
Michael Wittmann in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué highlights about the company’s latest technologies and what the Indian market means for them.
Inder Jain, Founder Chairman APPL Industries Limited, Pune
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GL OBAL PERS PECTI VE
“Innovation is one of the pillars of current and future business success. Plastics allow integration of various components that make the car safer, steer the light from the headlamp in the right direction, make seamless integration of light in the interiors possible, enhance overview within the cockpit, allow the integration and immediate release of airbags, and the list goes on,” says Dr. Markus Steilemann in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.
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Sophisticated Technology, Collaborative Research and Creative Thinking: To Drive Engineering with Plastics
Dr. Markus Steilemann, Member of the Board of Management
Responsible for Innovation and Head of Business Unit Polyurethanes, Covestro AG, Germany
Complex Automation and Communication Protocols: ‘Smart Drivers’ for Automotive Manufacturing
Michael Wittmann, General Manager Wittmann Battenfeld, Austria
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A. N. Jha, Executive Director Incharge (Petrochemicals)
Raw Material Pricing Strategy: A Parameter for Competitive Advantage for Processors Indian Oil Corporation Limited, New Delhi
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SIVA R AM S PEAKS
Dr. S. Sivaram, Former Director, CSIR-NCL
Manish Chawla manish@polymerscommunique.com
Polymers are Critical to Safer Lithium Ion Batteries: The Case for Polymer Electrolytes Fascinating World of Invisible Polymers
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Honorary Professor and INSA Senior Scientist Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune
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Editorial Advisory Board
PM Dedicates OPaL Plant to the Nation
Arvind Mehta Chairman and Managing Director Welset Plast Extrusions Pvt. Ltd.
PLASTINDIA Exhibitions: A Key Entry Point for Foreign Companies
Prof. (Dr.) N. C. Saha Director, Indian Institute of Packaging
Erhard Wienkamp, Executive Director
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E U U P DATE
Karl-H. Foerster, Executive Director PlasticsEurope, Belgium
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Dr. Babu Padmanabhan, Managing Director and
European Plastics Industry: Know the Facts
Material Transformation: A Big Wave for the Plastics Industry Chief Knowledge Officer STEER Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru
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KIC K- START
Avadhesh Manjanwal, General Manager – Sales Sunildutt Chaudhari, Factory Manager
N. K. Balgi formerly President & Director at Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt. Ltd.
Weekend Delights
Haitian India to Produce 200 Machines Per Month from New Facility
Haitian Huayuan Machinery (India) Pvt. Limited, Gujarat
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E C O AP PROACH
Ludovic Tonnerre, Global Business Unit Manager
Sustainability to Force Industries to Choose Eco-Sustainable Materials DOMO Engineering Plastics, Belgium
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big bytes
American Chemistry Council: Plastics Division
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F IN E BALANCE
Anthony Selvan, Director
Plastics in Automotives: Facts and Figures
Price and Quality: Time to Strike the Right Balance Hilda Automation, Navi Mumbai
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at the CHINAPLAS 2017, taking place
together with customers, focusing on
between 16th and 19th May in Guangzhou,
China. Two automated hydraulic and electric Allrounders and the Freeformer
for industrial additive manufacturing can
smartphone covers from LSR, medical
technology connectors and spare parts for
Industry 4.0 and ‘Made in China 2025’.
Arburg is also due to speak on this topic
on 17th May at the high-level Industry 4.0 Conference hosted by CHINAPLAS organiser, Adsale along with VDMA. To find out more about Arburg’s medical
technology options, visitors can also attend an expert presentation on 18th May
at the Medical Plastics Conference being
technology and LSR processing are
FICCI Organises National Conference in Northern India With Focus to ‘Plasticulture and Packaging’
Allrounder applications featuring medical presented by Hekuma (Hall 12.1, Stand “We have been engaged in the Chinese
market for 25 years and are currently represented
locally
with
our
own
locations in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen. We are very proud to support
our customers and to grow along with
them,” emphasises Zhao Tong, Managing Director of Arburg organisation in China. “In Guangzhou, we are presenting some
A-C
China are extending their activities
the aerospace industry. Further innovative
J41) and Mehow (Hall 4.2, Stand D01).
Clariant launches Polymax® 850 catalyst for more profitable and sustainable fuel upgrading
Industry 4.0.”
The automation experts from Arburg
plastic processing solutions to present
stand, A41 in Hall 5.1. These produce
Borealis embraces the new era of electric vehicles with innovative, lightweight Fibremod™ and Daplen™ solutions
Arburg host computer system (ALS) and
rburg has a number of innovative
be seen on the company’s own exhibition Bio-on plant to produce bioplastic microbeads for cosmetics in early 2018; construction on-way
stand can also find out more about the
interesting
applications
for
medical
technology, the consumer industry and the aerospace sector with our entry-level
electric and hydraulic machines from the Golden Electric and Golden Edition series, as well as the Freeformer for industrial
additive
manufacturing.
In addition, visitors to our exhibition
held alongside the exhibition.
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ndia currently supports 132 Bn people,
which is nearly 18% of the world’s
human population and 16% of cattle population with 2.4% of land and 4% of
water resources. The resultant is alarming fall
in
water
especially in the
table
northern regions of
the
to
be
country,
which also happen its
food
bowl. Plasticulture (viz. the use
of plastics in agriculture, horticulture, water-management, food grains storage
and related areas) is a good answer to this challenge. It results in judicious usage
of water, saving in usage of fertilizers as also pesticides through fertigation and enhanced yields.
This also creates a good opportunity for
the Indian plastics industry. Northern India has huge unrealised potential of
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Quality in its innovative form. With passion, we develop future-oriented measuring and control devices for quality assurance of hoses and tubes, such as the CENTERWAVE 6000. A non-contact system for the measurement of diameter, ovality, wall thickness and sagging of large plastic tubes with a diameter from 110 to 3,000 mm. An innovative solution based on millimeter wave technology that increases product quality and ensures significant material and cost savings during extrusion. – easy operation without pre-setting product parameters – precise online measurements around the complete circumference, independent from material and temperature – measuring results in real time available for display and control – reliable without calibration
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consumption as also manufacture for
the material usage is reduced,” explains
very low levels of consumption compared
business unit at KraussMaffei.
the plastics industry given the presently
Digest Davis-Standard upgrades expand film capabilities at mid south extrusion
to the global levels. There is a need to encourage plasticulture, which will also
help the Indian plastics sector to realise its potential. FICCI
support
of
the
& Farmers Welfare and the Department Chemicals
&
Petrochemicals,
Government of India is organising the said conference on 18th April, 2017 at Hotel Mount View, Chandigarh.
The New KraussMaffei Steering Wheel Mould Carrier
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he new steering wheel mould carrier for KraussMaffei’s reaction process
machinery Eastman copolyester Eastar™ GN007 adds value and quality to help Matador Toothbrushes expand to global markets
the
Department of Agriculture Cooperation of
Dow Corning further expands design freedoms for LED packaging with five new highperformance optical silicone encapsulants
with
features
high
flexibility,
excellent ergonomics and maximum machine availability. These features are
a result of the new ergonomic design and expanded swivel range of upto
90 degrees. The new mould carrier is used in polyurethane encapsulation of
Wolfgang Frehsdorf, Head of the Foam The steering wheel mold carrier can handle both hydraulic and pneumatic mould functions. The clamping forces
of the mould are freely adjustable,
reach upto ten tonnes and are variable throughout the mould carrier cycle. The
customer
can
personally
and
conveniently program this cycle using the control system’s touch panel.
New from Meusburger Magnetic Proximity Sensor and Magnetic Cable Retainer
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he standard parts manufacturer,
Meusburger expands its product
range in the area of electrical components. The E 65620 magnetic proximity sensor for T-slots with reliable and precise
switching point is ideally suited for use as a cylinder sensor. For easy and secure fixing of cables within the moulds,
Meusburger now also offers the universally usable E 2766 magnetic cable retainer.
steering wheels. FkUR presents new Bio-Flex blends for home compostable films and packaging
The mould carrier provides high flexibility plus good operability since the clamp
has a tilting option that is continuously and individually adjustable. The swivel
range - expanded with the new mould carrier - is between zero and 90 degrees,
Honeywell UOP technology being used by HPCL for the expansion and modernisation of its refinery at Visakhapatnam
D-H
both for foaming and for reaction process
The new E 65620 magnetic proximity
enables the mould to vent air through
aid: the flashing signal threshold alarm
no additional degassing openings are
switching range guarantee an exact and
machinery. The 90-degree foam position
sensor is equipped with a new setting
the separating half. This means that
and continuous light in the optimal
required. Less waste is produced and
simple adjustment. Also, the existing
E 6562 magnetic proximity sensor, which
in addition is equipped with a connector was upgraded with this new function.
Both sensors from Meusburger are ideally suited for the position sensing of hydraulic cylinders. The fixing of the magnetic
proximity sensors takes place in the T-groove. Both variants are coordinated to the tried and trusted Meusburger
E 7020 Compact cylinder and guarantee even higher process reliability.
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The E 2766 magnetic cable retainer is the
optimal solution for easy and secure fixing of the connecting leads inside the cable
Digest
slot. The retainer is fixed by means of a strong Neodymium magnet. This helps save time and costs during the mould assembly. Due to their temperature
resistance of upto 150° C, the magnetic cable retainers can also be used for hot runner systems.
Brückner Maschinenbau at CHINAPLAS 2017
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Combined with a once more increased energy and raw material efficiency, this
technology lowers film producers’ total cost of ownership (TCO) significantly.
t CHINAPLAS 2017 in Guangzhou,
In China, the demand for high quality
line specialist, Brückner Maschinenbau
constantly rising. At CHINAPLAS, Brückner
will
Booth 5.1 A65, German film stretching present
innovations
for
the
cost-effective production of a wide variety of added-value plastic films.
Brückner’s film stretching lines are the widest (upto 10.4 m) and fastest (above 600 m/min) and most productive (upto
65,000 tonnes/year) within the industry.
KRAIBURG TPE Korea Ltd. (opened in January, 2017) will be part of the global TPE leader’s landmark expansion in the Asia Pacific region
food packaging made of BOPA film is Maschinenbau
presents
the
latest
concepts for simultaneous and sequential
BOPA lines with a working width of 6.6 metres, increasing the output and the productivity by a good 30%.
The ‘Intelligent Line Management’ is a
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an increased line availability, focusing on the process view as opposed to the
Digest LyondellBasell introduces new Purell resin for cast film and injection moulded healthcare applications
usual machine view. This new operating
concept is supported by several assistant
systems which can also be upgraded with older lines.
At the joint Brückner Group booth;
besides Brückner Maschinenbau, visitors will also meet Brückner Servtec with their
solutions for the profitable operation of
film stretching lines; Kiefel, showing the latest developments for the packaging, automotive,
Plastic Technologies, Inc. partners with The Packaging School to provide expert PET curriculum
RPC Superfos strainer is in-built in a UniPak container to pack a new range of seafood products in brine and oil
medical
and
appliance
industry and PackSys Global, presenting advanced packaging equipment.
Arkema Increases its Kepstan PEKK Capacities to Meet Future Demand
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rkema recently doubled the capacity of their Kepstan® PEKK (Poly-Ether-
Ketone-Ketone) product line in France and confirms its
Alabama, United States in a world-scale PEKK plant expected to come on stream
needs of the carbon fibre reinforced
composites and additive manufacturing (3D
printing),
commitment
confirming
to
develop
lightweight materials, one of their six innovation platforms. Solvay’s Radel® PPSU helps SciCan Ltd. develops a new hygiene sterility maintenance instrument container
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SIKORA AG - Technology to Perfection
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systems for online inspection and sorting of plastic material as well as offline systems
for inspection and analysis of pellets, flakes and films / tapes.
Axion Polymers Launches New 100% Recycled ABS Grades
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recycled ABS grades suitable for a range
of injection moulding applications particularly in the construction and and carbon savings.
Recovered from the non-metallic waste fraction from end-of-life vehicles, the
Axpoly® recycled ABS resins deliver a carbon footprint saving of two-thirds when compared with virgin ABS made from petrochemical feedstocks.
IKORA AG is a manufacturer and supplier
measuring,
of
innovative
control,
online
inspection,
analysing and sorting technology for the hose, tube, sheet, plastics, wire and cable, and optical fibre industries. Worldwide, users of SIKORA measuring devices benefit from an increasing quality, profitability and efficiency of the manufacturing process.
Modern laser, X-ray and millimetre
wave technologies measure precisely
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SIKORA’s product portfolio comprises
automotive sectors - offering both, cost
These investments will serve the growing
Arkema’s
concentricity and sagging. In addition,
range of strong and durable 100%
investment at
markets
as diameter, ovality, wall thickness,
xion Polymers has launched a new
future
in the second half of 2018. Solegear and Braskem partner to launch recycling containers under the brand name ‘good natured’
and reliably product parameters such
A full LCA study of Axion’s mechanical
recycling process shows a saving of 2.1 tonne CO2 eq. for every tonne of ABS
produced. That is equal to the CO2 impact
of driving a 44-tonne articulated road haulage vehicle for 1,800 miles.
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FUTURE-READY
Inder Jain Founder Chairman APPL Industries Limited, Pune
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Being FutureReady Vital for Today’s Compounders “Compounders, today, have evolved with the changing market demands and are
taking conscious efforts to offer something new to not only automotive, but also nonautomotive applications such as defence, railways, appliances etc. It is imperative that infrastructure is upgraded on an
on-going basis. Being future-ready is very
essential, be it studying and acquiring raw
materials, machinery, skill, testing equipment
and more,” opines Inder Jain in dialogue with
POLYMERS Communiqué.
Q. With the auto compounding industry in a phase of consolidation, what are the APPL plans? Automotive industry is evolving and growing rapidly and has attracted FDI
of around USD 15.065 billion investments in India during the period April, 2000
to March, 2016.
The Automotive Mission Plan 2016-26 (AMP 2026) is one such initiative. It clearly lays
out the government’s collective vision on how the automotive sector should grow in terms
of size, contribution to national development, technological maturity, global competitiveness
and institutional structure. It aims to make India among the top three automotive industries in
the world and increase exports exponentially to reach 35 - 40% of overall output. It also intends to
increase its contribution to the GDP to over 12%, generating 65 million more jobs as well as increasing
the size to USD 300 billion by 2026.
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Global car majors have been ramping up
investments in India to cater to growing domestic
demand. These manufacturers plan to leverage India’s competitive advantage to set up exportoriented production hubs.
Our industry has changed drastically in the last one year with many Indian companies being acquired by
foreign players making us a proud Indian polymer compounder (automotive). At APPL, we welcome this healthy competition.
APPL is located in all zones of the country and are
investing in R&D for new products and technologies for the automotive and non-automotive applications as well to meet future and potential business.
As an Indian
partner with
global alliances, we are always working on
custom solutions and keep it
Q. The Indian auto industry is in good line with global markets. How has been the APPL approach to exports? What is the future strategy? The automobile sector of India is one of the largest in
the world and accounts for over 7.1% of India’s gross domestic product (GDP). It also contributes to nearly 22% of the country’s manufacturing GDP.
Q. Any specific changes in the automotive regulatory standards that could have an impact on your business? Well, automotive regulatory standards were not as
stringent as they are now and we sincerely appreciate this. We are ready to comply to the new standards.
With more stringent emission norms, light-
weighting and fuel efficiency along with passenger
and pedestrian safety will play a major role in the auto industry.
This drives the compounders to innovate further, to
introduce new products and technologies for the interior, exterior and under the hood applications.
Q. With your current processing capacity being 1,25,000 MTPA, any new infrastructure planned by APPL for your existing business growth? In compounding or any industry, the infrastructure has to be upgraded each day. Automotive compounders are looking to be closely located to auto hubs for quick support, response and on-time delivery.
Being future-ready is very essential. Studying and acquiring raw materials, machinery, skill and testing
simple; like
India today is a global export hub for all auto giants
we bring Indian
government’s ‘Make in India’ and several reforms
There is an endless hunger at APPL to grow, with
local sourcing in the past few years and is growing
automated with world-class quality assurance
cooking, where
ingredients and
our partners bring the recipe. This is our perfect
spot-on product offering!
across the world (2, 3 and 4-wheelers) and the has led to growth in business. It has drawn a lot of at a fast rate year-on-year.
As regards the APPL approach and strategy, we have our compounds and engineering plastics of global standards that are approved and supplied
to several automotive OEMs in India. For domestic and international manufacturers of 2-wheelers, 4-wheelers and many other non-automotive
applications, we are their single source and trusted partner for their exports.
1,25,000 MTPA today. All APPL facilities are fully laboratories. Our infrastructure investments keep
room for future business opportunities at all locations. But, yes! We are doing further infrastructure expansions at Chennai and Haryana. We are also setting
up new manufacturing facility at SEZ Dahej, Gujarat for major export business and Gujarat auto hub.
Q. The changing role of a compounder today? Few dos and don’ts... Compounders, today, have evolved with the changing
As compounders, we are persistently motivated
market demands and are taking conscious efforts to
technology and introducing new product offerings
also non-automotive applications such as defence,
technical centre that is NABL accredited.
DOs
Keeping future business opportunities (exports)
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towards upgrading our facilities with futuristic
offer something new to not only automotive, but
for the world market with support of our research and
railways, appliances etc.
in mind, we located two of our manufacturing
facilities in Chennai and SEZ Dahej, Gujarat (2017) close to the sea ports to cater to the overseas
markets and meet the huge potential of raw material sourcing from India in the coming years.
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equipment are a must.
Be globally competitive
Innovate with new technologies worldwide
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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Q. What recent innovations in material science can impact the usage of plastics in the automotive industry? Innovation is one of the pillars of current and future business success; Covestro has
around 1000 researchers and developers working
at
its
innovation
centres
around the world. For instance, we now
manufacture a precursor for soft foam called polyol using CO2 as a feedstock. By
using
sophisticated
technology,
we have thereby been able to replace
20 per cent of the petroleum usually used for manufacturing polyols.The soft foam can be used in mattresses or upholstery, for example. We currently work on also
using CO2 for car seats or insulation material as well.
Globally, the rise of electromobility
pushes the demand for lighter, stable and design-free materials like ours. We
can now offer a wrap-around glazing of
Sophisticated Technology, Collaborative Research and Creative Thinking
To Drive Engineering with Plastics
the whole cockpit, making the car lighter and thereby, saving fuel and increasing
battery life. Already in use are panoramic roofs made of polycarbonate that cuts
weight by up to 50 per cent when compared to glass.
For the future, we could also imagine
to replace structural parts that are currently made out of metal, mostly with
new
ultra
stable
composite
materials. They only weigh a fraction of the metal, without compromises in stability, durability and safety.
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“Innovation is one of the pillars of current and future
business success. Plastics allow integration of various
components that make the car safer, steer the light from the headlamp in the right direction, make seamless integration of light in the interiors possible, enhance overview within
the cockpit, allow the integration and immediate release of
airbags, and the list goes on,” says Dr. Markus Steilemann in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.
POLYMERS Communiqué l February - March 2017
Dr. Markus Steilemann Member of the Board of Management Responsible for Innovation and Head of Business, Unit Polyurethanes Covestro AG, Germany
Q. Enhancing automotive safety with plastics. Where are we today on this? Plastics allow the integration of various components
that make the car safer. They steer the light from the headlamp in the right direction. They make seamless
integration of light in the interiors possible, enhancing the overview within the cockpit. They allow the integration and immediate release of airbags, and the list goes on.
In future, we might as well see large structural parts of cars made out of plastics. Many cars
nowadays are as safe as they can get. We might be able to provide lighter and better materials without compromising safety in any regard.
Q. What according to you are the biggest hurdles that R&Ds of today are facing to be future-ready? Covestro has research and development facilities
around the world, where it is constantly seeking new possibilities for industry-specific solutions in collaboration and close to customers. These
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In
2016, Covestro spent about
€ 259 million on research and development, corresponding to slightly
above
2 per cent of total sales.
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OPPORTUNITIES GALORE
D. K. Gandhi Managing Director Mutual Industries Limited Mumbai
“Business today appears easier and exciting offering
more opportunities than ever before. India is attempting to create opportunities for every person who wishes to
be an entrepreneur,” emphasises D. K. Gandhi in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.
For Business Expansion
Promoters Need to Find and Manage Talent Than Shuffle Hats
Q. What was the key reason that Mutual Industries decided to be in the business of ‘engineering polymer based solutions’? Historically in 1975, the Gandhi family decided to
Q. With a very demanding automotive industry, how do you plan and maximise possibilities with man, machine, material and technology to build your solutions?
oriented trade house. As a trade partner to erstwhile
in collaboration with business partners is a
participate in manufacturing business from export-
Resources optimisation and developing solutions
Mutual Steel Industries, we saw the opportunity
continuous
available associated with polymers as a versatile
material that was then being poorly developed and penetrated in India as compared to its peers. We were
inclined and excited by the opportunity available.
Mutual, at that time, was focused on household, furniture, toys and negligible industrial applications using variety of polymers.
After acquiring the company, within a couple of years, we realised the future was more exciting towards industrial applications which needed
technical strengths, collaborating with global polymer companies, quality machineries and equipment companies. More importantly, there were not
too many companies focused to be professional engineering polymer processors using injection moulding process technology. This
provided
us
with
the
opportunity
to
differentiate Mutual from the market participants as well as build credibility with OEMs that we were
focused only on providing best possible solutions for them.
process.
With
advancement
and
maturity of the industry, we integrate our efforts
and resources at a very early stage of a vehicle development
in
collaboration
with
business
partners, be it polymer companies, equipment manufacturers, design and engineering firms,
or tooling and prototype companies to deliver precise
application
and
solution.
Fortunately,
being associated with the automotive industry
for close to four decades, we have developed relationships as well as internal resources to address these challenges.
Q. According to you, what is the biggest challenge that faces an integrated solution provider, as you? Automotive industry across the world, and
particularly in India, is at a unique position now.
What we are witnessing is exciting as well as
challenging. At the world stage, we are seeing aggressive playing out of disruptive technologies and business models, automation, wave of protectionism in certain developed economies,
ageing population and decreasing
workforce, flattening of volume growth without fiscal incentives and above all, threats of global warming and resultant
cut-down in emissions and thrust on renewables.
India with highest population under 35, massive thrust on urbanisation and
absence of quality public transport,
provides an exciting opportunity to capitalise on all of the above, besides
a growing economy with potential to have exponential growth in consumer
discretionary once GDP goes beyond USD 3 trillion, similar to what China
experienced in late 1990s and early 2000s. Companies will have to be agile and
nimble to respond to these opportunities and challenges. Automotive industry is a
flag-bearer industry world-over in terms of its contribution in nation development and employment generation. Hence, it
has to embrace challenges of present
and provide leadership through solutions.
Automobile truly combines path-breaking technologies to deliver solutions and experience. For example, electric, hybrid,
fuel cell, autonomous cars, connected cars, driver-less cars; these are designed
to provide solutions to the ever-increasing needs of people and society.
These solutions are developed with full
participation of component makers, technology
companies,
universities
etc. in collaboration and cooperation
With fast-forwarding to Bharat Stage VI
by 2020, and targeting of 6 million electric vehicles by 2022, by the Government of India, one can imagine the role and
demand of plastics in designing vehicles around all of the above requirements.
with OEMs. We, as well, need to
On top of this, we have disruptive
field and develop in-house R&D and
autonomous vehicles and green vehicles
collaborate more with specialists in the
testing capabilities to bring down the overall cost and timeline of product development and improve internal efficiencies
through
standardisation
of resources as well as processes by focusing increasingly on digitisation.
Q. Do you see a conscious change in requirements by brand owners in the recent past? How do you see a changing role that plastics could play in redefining automotive delivery? The overall trend that we observe is that
brand owners are increasingly competing in
space
of
customer
satisfaction
ranking, infact they are incorporating customer’s inputs in bringing newer
platforms and features, even to provide customisation options. New
products
are
increasingly
becoming lighter, safer, fuel-efficient and incorporating latest digital technologies
for providing experience beyond just driving or mobility.
possibilities on account of taxi aggregators, over the next decade or two.
All of the above trends mandate
increasing use of plastics for its ability to
provide design flexibility and integration of electronics, sensors, cameras etc.
seamlessly housed in plastics. Norms towards fuel efficiency and carbon
emissions mandates lightweighting of
vehicles. This is where plastics, including composites, is and will increasingly
play a dominant role in the foreseeable future. in
Role
vehicles
of
will
renewable increase
energy
plastics
contribution, while reducing contribution of other commodities. Besides, Indian
vehicles currently consume relatively
lesser plastics per vehicle compared to the developed world.
If all this means redefining, then you know the definition that is being evolved.
Q. Looking back on your success; if I may ask, what has been your biggest regret in business this far? Well, over 4 decades, one has experienced many successes and disappointments... from many firsts for the industry to many
lost opportunities. I would not want to call anything as regrets. However, manufacturing industry, in general, has
had quite a few challenges pre-90s as well as post-90s right from license controls to
plethora of laws and procedures that serve very little precious in supporting small companies to grow large. On
the
business
opportunities
side, perhaps last decade has been disappointing
in
terms
of
secular
volume growth. These patches make
sustainability and long-term investments
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in emerging economies like India and Indian companies challenging. Talent retention becomes challenging and investments
in
building
knowledge
capital faces competition. And now, we want to cover up for lost opportunities
fast enough, which again will throw its challenges in managing soft assets whilst
dealing with disruptive technologies and business models.
that we undertake for this ever-evolving and competitive industry.
One unique aspect that polymer industry
offers
is
continuous
development of material variants and
many hats. Instead, it is prudent to find
and manage talent that can take your dream forward.
This, of course, demands continuous
industry, but also in several others
communication
opportunities not only in the automotive
offering much potential for innovation conventional materials.
sure we would have created opportunities
Q. How did you manage the uncertainty, when migrating from a family held company to a professional company?
have never thought of any other business
crossroad where promoters must take
I belong to a family of entrepreneurs. I am
challenging to keep shuffling between
processing machineries that opens up
and esthetics with advantages over
Q. If you were not into this business, what would be the next career that you would have opted for?
many hats simultaneously, it becomes
brainstorming, engagement, constant stakeholders,
amongst
duly
various
supported
by
experienced advisors and professional
assistance. If a promoter has the vision for the company beyond himself, these challenges can be overcome relatively easily.
for ourselves. However, to be honest, I
I believe, every company reaches a
or alternate career option. The reason
this critical decision. Every family driven
Q. As a business owner, did you go through any kind of fears while embarking on your ambitious growth plans?
company acquires an independent identity
and fear. At times, both these emotions
beinvg, it has been a good journey evolving
from household and toys to radio and TV cabinets to appliances, from 2-wheeler to 4-wheeler to commercial vehicles. The journey has been and continues to be
exciting with every new development
business reaches a point where the and scale that deserves independence for
Businesses is run on managing greed
it to grow sustainably. Moreover, this is independent of the capabilities of the family members. As promoters wear
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technologies and what the Indian market means for them.
Michael Wittmann General Manager Wittmann Battenfeld Austria
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Q. What does Wittmann see as the next big opportunity that will be presented by the automotive industry for injection moulding equipment companies in general? The automotive industry is a major driver of technology and we think that will not change in the near future. State-of-the-art process technology, such
as light-weight technology, is increasingly gaining importance for this industry. Wittmann Battenfeld has developed its CELLMOULD® structured foam process technology, which enables the production
of extremely light-weight parts with high rigidity and minimal warpage.
higher process stability, which directly turns into
optimum product quality. However, we experience currently a significant increase in requests for more complex automation, going beyond simple part removal sequences.
Our R8 robot control system is ideally designed to support any kind of automation. Sensing this trend,
we have installed several years ago at Wittmann Battenfeld India our own automation design and manufacturing department for local support of the
full package, including technical support, automation design and production, installation and start-up directly in India.
Furthermore, implementation of automation on moulding machines for the automotive industry
will continue to progress. As of now, many robots
Q. What is the relevance of ‘smart machines’ in today’s times?
are used for pick-and-place applications in order to
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T
he competitive dynamics of the global petrochemical industry - the chemical
industry’s largest subsector - are changing. To make the right strategic decisions, companies must understand the industry’s shifting dynamics, as well as the
overall trends of growth in demand and sources of cost advantage.
Extreme volatility in price of petrochemicals sometimes causes discomfort for buyers
of many intermediate chemicals, coatings and basic plastics such as polypropylene, polyethylene, nylon, ABS and polyurethane.
The forecast is for more volatility and the reasons for the roller-coaster market dynamics
are complicated, and relate to demand and supply gap that arises due to many
Raw Material Pricing Strategy
A Parameter for Competitive Advantage for Processors Manufacturers must move from today’s ‘linear economy’ -
where they mine, manufacture, use and throw away, towards a more ‘circular economy’ - where one industry’s waste
becomes another’s raw material. Collaboration with suppliers and customers can keep used products, components and materials in circulation.
A. N. Jha Executive Director Incharge (Petrochemicals) Indian Oil Corporation Limited New Delhi
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factors such as gasoline production,
Let us take a practical example; a 5 litre
of 560 MT/A, though when we exclude top
and geopolitical factors to boost profit
is able to find easily on the shelf of any
of polymer processors drops to abysmal
growth of shale gas production in the U. S. margins of processors.
Why predicting polymer prices is a milliondollar question for any polymer processor?
It is because it constitutes 80% of their finished product cost. Considering energy
and labour charges do not fluctuate too
much and even
transportation c o s t ,
edible oil of any brand that any customer
retail store will cost around Rs. 500 Rs. 550. The weight of the container used
for the same is close to 200 grams made from HDPE blow moulding grade. The
cost of 200 grams of HDPE blow moulding
would
not
change by more
t h a n Rs. 3 -
Rs.
4
and the
f i n a l
p r i c e
of
edible
the
oil
container
may
reflect
also
that
change by either decrease in quantity
or increase in prices by Rs. 10 - Rs. 15, indicating rise in input costs. The only reason to state this example is that the change in raw material prices may not
drastically impact the final end user to that extent, but the jar manufacturer may be impacted due to the volumes.
A (though changing diesel prices have an impact), optimisation of procurement of
raw
material
determines
their
bottom line for the entire year. Raw
typical
HDPE
blow
moulding
manufacturer normally consumes close to 30 – 40 MT/M of raw material, if we assume 10 - 20% of 5 litre containers
out of the total that will be 24,000 jars monthly or 2,88,000 jars annually.
material volatility leaves few options for
Polymer processors in India are highly
costs, find new ways to mitigate the
using around 30 MT/A to largest one
manufacturers; either absorb additional
expenses or pass the price increase to
customers, who are already reluctant to spend.
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16 MT/M of polymers.
Packaging sector is one of the major
price of the jar
stable
processors in India process an average of
almost 5 - 7% of the total cost. So, even if
more than Rs. 26 - Rs. 28 per jar which is
very extreme), the
less, remains
16 MT/M. This shows that 80% of the
transportation and margin would not be
the overall cost including energy, machine,
of HDPE grade (which is
or
number of 190 MT/A or approximately
Effect of Polymer Prices on Cost Competitiveness of Various Sectors
grade is currently Rs. 18 (Delhi Prices) and
price increase of Rs. 10 - Rs. 15 takes place
more
20% processors, the average consumption
fragmented with smallest processor consuming to the tune of 15,000 MT/M.
The average consumption of around
20,000 polymer processors is in the range
Packaging Industry
growth drivers of polymer consumption in India. With rising per capita income and increasing trend of dual-income
households, Indians are now spending more on packaged food items. An estimate tells us that packaging accounts
for about 12 - 14% of the retail price
of packaged food items. With organised retail catching up really fast, the packaging industry is expected to grow in double digits.
Though attractiveness of packaging
acts as a marketing point also, it still
remains to be an additional cost to a seller. For example, a person involved in
marketing of pulses which is more or less
a commodity for the Indian market, for this person shelling ~10% on packaging cost is a huge component. Packaging solution
providers work on paper-thin margin and usually the rise in raw material price is passed on directly to the end user.
OEM Based Processors Original
Equipment
Manufacturers
(OEMs) like the automotive industry,
appliances etc. source various parts for
their products from their vendors. Since the volumes involved in these industries
are generally huge, OEMs give very
thin margins to their vendors. In such a scenario, vendors generally protect
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SIVARAM SPEAKS
Polymers are Critical to Safer Lithium Ion Batteries: The Case for Polymer Electrolytes
Fascinating World of Invisible Polymers
Dr. S. Sivaram Former Director, CSIR-NCL Honorary Professor and INSA Senior Scientist Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune
I
n my previous article (POLYMERS CommuniquĂŠ, December, 2016 - January, 2017 issue); I addressed
the nature of polymer-based separators needed
for safer lithium ion batteries. However, one of the most troublesome components in a battery is the
liquid electrolyte; typically, a 1:1 mixture of dimethyl
carbonate and ethylene carbonate. These are volatile organic liquids which are flammable with high risk
Large scale lithium ion battery is expected to play a key role in powering electric cars, as backup power in aircrafts and solar energy storage applications. The intrinsic hazards associated with Lithium Ion batteries hinder their deployment in such applications. Consequently, there is an urgent need for replacing the liquid electrolytes with more stable solid electrolytes. Once again, polymers come to our rescue.
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of ignition under battery operating conditions. The instability of carbonate-based electrolytes worsens
at higher temperatures, resulting in electrolyte decomposition leading to thermal runaways and
eventually, catastrophic failure of the battery. The performances of classical Li-ion batteries (LIBs) with non-aqueous liquid electrolytes have made great advances in the past two decades, but the intrinsic instability of liquid electrolytes results in safety issues,
and the energy density of the state-of-the-art LIBs cannot satisfy the practical requirements. Large scale
lithium ion battery is expected to play a key role in powering electric cars, as backup power in aircrafts and solar energy storage applications. The intrinsic hazards associated with such batteries hinder their
deployment in such applications. Consequently, there is an urgent need for replacing the liquid
electrolytes with more stable solid electrolytes. Once again, polymers come to our rescue. A study conducted by Toyota Motors, Japan has indicated
that an all solid-state lithium ion battery may be
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shown to possess useful properties such as
Power density
8000
6000
Nickel-metal hydride battery 100
200
400
500
600
domains of polystyrene provide modulus2
700
800
Novel block copolymer structures have
FY 2030
Small prototype cells in TOYOTA 300
whereas, the continuous cross-linked
Lithium-air battery
All-solid-state battery
FY 2015
0
PEO segment provides ion mobility,
(Refer Figure 2).
FY 2025
FY 2020
(W/L) 2000
and good ionic conductivity. The discrete
High capacity-type (for EVs, PHVs)
Lithium-ion battery
4000
0
high energy density, mechanical stability
High power-type (for HVs)
900
been designed that are mechanically
robust and have ionic conductivities similar to liquid electrolytes. The feature
1000
of these polymers are that the positive and negative charges are separated in
Energy density (Wh/L)
the block copolymers so that the Lithium
Figure 1: Ragone plots for various battery systems.
ions will not be immobilised by the negatively charges ions3 (Refer Figure 2).
(a)
(c)
1 cm
Recently, efforts have been focused on polymer nanocomposites; especially,
1 nm
nanocomposites of poly(ethylene oxide)s with 2D graphene oxides. Incorporating 1 wt% graphene oxides results in two
orders of magnitude increase in ionic
Poly(ethylene oxide) + salt
(b)
conductivity with a 260% increase in
ion-conducting domain
tensile strength4. Nanocomposites offer
another approach to independently
(d)
tailor
ionic
conductivity
mechanical properties.
10 nm
and
New Class of Fluoropolymer Materials A new class of fluoropolymer materials
cross-linked polystyrene:
useful as solid electrolytes has recently
high modulus domain
been reported5. These polymers are
Figure 2: Cross-linked styrene-b-ethylene oxide polymers useful as solid electrolytes.
perfluoropolyethers which have been
ready for commercial deployment by
lithium ions, the polymer must possess
functionally terminated by two methyl
could form a large part of these batteries.
temperature, that is, low glass transition
possess high thermal stability as shown by
poor mechanical properties which lead
decomposition begins (212° C) and do
of fabrication, the polymer must have
such functional polymers range between
modulus leads to reduced conductivity.
Tg between -90° C to -120° C. Batteries
conductivity is observed only at elevated
Several
electrolytes and they exhibited a capacity
mobility of lithium ions associated
designed for use in these applications.
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PEOs: The Solid Electrolytes Poly(ethylene been
oxide)s
extensively
(PEOs)
studied
as
have solid
electrolytes. PEO can solvate high
concentrations of lithium cations and is non-flammable. However, practical
temperatures. Additionally, the reduced with the polymer chains reduces the overall current carrying capacity of the electrolyte. For fast conduction of
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high polymer chain mobility at room
carbonate end groups. These polymers
temperatures. Furthermore, PEOs have
the high temperatures at which thermal
to other undesirable effects. For ease
not burn. Typical molecular weights of
reasonable modulus; however, increasing
1000 and 4000 g/mol and they possess
well-defined
random
and
block copolymers have been especially They combine, both, structure and
functions. A cross-linked block copolymer of styrene and ethylene oxide has been
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BUILDING CAPACITIES
T
he OPaL plant was dedicated to the nation
integrated petrochemical complex located in
of Vijay Rupani, Gujarat Chief Minister; Nitin
Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region
by the Prime Minister in the august presence
Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Mansukh L. Mandaviya, Minister of
State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, along with a host of other dignitaries.
OPaL is a joint venture company promoted by ONGC, GAIL and GSPC, implementing a grassroots
Special Economic Zone (SEZ) under the Petroleum, (PCPIR) at Dahej, Gujarat.
This is the single largest petrochemical plant in India and at full capacity, will annually produce 14 lakh metric tonnes of polymers viz. linear low density / high density polyethylene, polypropylene and
5 lakh metric tonnes of chemicals like benzene,
PM Dedicates OPaL Plant
to the Nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates ONGC Petro additions Ltd. (OPaL) plant to the nation at a function in Dahej, Bharuch on 7th March, 2017; Prime Minister addresses ‘Industry Meet’ at OPaL.
Excerpts from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Speech during the 'Industry Meet' at OPaL
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butadiene, pyrolysis gasoline etc. The product
The project will result in the growth of new
of 1,28,250 square metres.
the country, generating further investment
warehouse is one of the largest in India with an area OPaL would use ONGC’s captive feed of C2+
streams (i.e. ethane, propane and butane) from
C2-C3 extraction plant, and naphtha from Hazira and Uran to produce polyethylene and polypropylene.
Set up with an investment of Rs. 30,000 crore, the plant is strategically located in the petrochemicals
and chemical hub of the country with excellent
connectivity, creating an integrated ecosystem.
downstream plastics processing industries in of Rs. 40,000 crore and over 20,000 indirect
employment opportunities, giving major thrust
to government’s ‘Make in India’ programme. The
increased use of polymers will also reduce burden on traditional materials like wood, paper, metal
and will help in conserving natural resources like water and energy, and promote food safety and food conservation.
It will generate direct employment for 3,500
OPaL’s projected market share in the polymer sector
10,500 people.
contribute in encouraging polymer consumption
personnel and indirect employment for around
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The project will result in the
growth
of new
downstream plastics processing industries in the country, generating further investment of
40,000 crore and over 20,000 indirect employment
Rs.
opportunities.
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in the country and its products will be used for important sectors like infrastructure, housing, packaging, irrigation, automotive, healthcare etc.
OPaL’s production of polymer will help the country towards self-sufficiency.
The average per capita consumption of polymers
in India is 10 kg, compared to a world average of 32 kg. There is tremendous potential for growth of the sector catalysed by growth drivers such as
increasing middle-class, higher disposable income and urbanisation.
The petrochemical sector in the country has witnessed a robust growth of 10 - 12% per annum in
the last decade, and is expected to grow at a rate of 12 - 15% in the next decade.
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MEGA SHOW
PLASTINDIA Exhibitions
A Key Entry Point for Foreign Companies
Q. How do you see the response to the upcoming PLASTINDIA 2018 from your region? India is an important place for the global plastics and
rubber industries, and the PLASTINDIA show is the key entry point for foreign companies into a fast-growing and challenging market. I am sure we will experience
a strong participation of exhibitors from all relevant
sectors - raw materials, additives, processing machinery, ancillary equipment and finished products - and from all parts of the world.
Q. As the No. 3 exhibition in the world, how do you see PLASTINDIA 2018 benefitting the industry? The Indian market is considered to provide excellent
opportunities: the young population, the fast growing consumption-friendly middle class, infrastructural expansion, investment in medical and health services and one of the largest automotive industries in the
world generating a significant demand for plastic
“PLASTINDIA is the flagship event in this interesting market, with a vision
of taking the industry
forward on its path towards
becoming one of the fastest growing sectors in India,”
expresses Erhard Wienkamp in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.
parts and packaging as well as for production machinery and raw materials.
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Erhard Wienkamp Executive Director Messe Düsseldorf Germany
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Exhibitors and visitors alike have high expectations regarding the further development of the show. At its
premiere in Gandhinagar, PLASTINDIA profited of the fact that it took place for the first time in the heart of the
Indian plastics processors industry.
PLASTINDIA
is
the
flagship
event
in
this
interesting market, with a vision of taking the industry forward on its path towards becoming one of the fastest growing sectors in India.
and
visitors
alike
have
high
expectations regarding the further development of the show. At its premiere in Gandhinagar, PLASTINDIA profited of the fact that it took place for the first time in the heart of the Indian
plastics processors industry. It remains a constant
challenge to encourage industry experts not only from Gujarat, but from all parts of the country to
visit PLASTINDIA. I have every confidence that the political authorities, together with the Plastindia Foundation, will further improve the infrastructure of the region.
Q. With over 2,00,000 visitors expected, do you see your exhibitors launching new products and technologies during PLASTINDIA 2018? I am sure the exhibitors will present the latest
innovations of their product ranges - products that are perfectly adjusted to the needs of the
Indian market. Visitors will take advantage of
positive. According to the experts of Plastindia from the current 12 million metric tonnes per annum
(MMTPA) to 20 MMTPA by 2020, due to increased usage of different forms of the applications. Especially the packaging industry, the automotive industry
and
everything
related
to
the
investments in nation-wide infrastructure will contribute to this result.
Q. How do you look to your relationship with PLASTINDIA events? Plastindia Foundation and Messe Düsseldorf have
been working together since the first PLASTINDIA in 1990. As overseas associate, Messe Düsseldorf takes care of the European, Japanese and US exhibitors and
also participants from the Gulf region. The team of Messe Düsseldorf feels honoured that we have been
chosen as partner for this important trade fair. And, it is with a certain amount of pride I can state today that we have been able to contribute significantly to the success of PLASTINDIA.
I’m looking forward to continue our prosperous cooperation. The team of Messe Düsseldorf will take care of the benefit of our customers with the utmost care.
the opportunity to become acquainted with the
Q. Any specific wish list?
on the world market. The products presented will
state of the global plastics and rubber industries
latest products and pioneering trends available
I do hope that the extraordinarily good economic
help visitors to get ready for the future demands
which characterised already K 2016 in Düsseldorf
of the market and help them to expand their business opportunities.
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The buzz for plastics consumption in India is very Foundation, the consumption is likely to increase
Q. The venue at Gandhinagar got very good reviews last time. This, being the second edition at Gandhinagar, will further enhance exhibitor delight. What are your thoughts? Exhibitors
Q. What according to you are the bright spots of the ‘Indian Plastics Industry’?
will continue and that PLASTINDIA 2018 will experience the benefits!
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Weekend Delights Friday night to Monday morning, a time to unwind, rejuvenate and be geared to face another grueling week. Each one of us use this ‘my time’ is different ways. And why not, weekend is a time for expressing ourselves. We all have known the personalities featured here as astute business stalwarts; as life is more than just business, we at POLYMERS Communiqué, have started a new section called ‘WEEKEND DELIGHTS’. Live life... Ajit Singh Chairman
ACG Pharmapack (formerly Associated Capsules)
I Every weekend is different. I have no fixed 9 to 5 or fixed weekend agenda. I stay ready to be where a major opportunity or problem arises for my companies. This can happen anywhere in the world, on any day. If I actually get a weekend to myself, I am most likely (and grateful) to be at home in my library or garden with my most lovable wife. I have no set weekend programme to travel to exotic locations or great eating places or meet friends and business acquaintances. I do this anyway, travelling around the planet.
Pankaj Poddar CEO
Cosmo Films Limited
Mixed weekend activities for me; playing cricket, squash or gyming on one side, while watching a movie or taking kids to some fun place on the other. Playing cards with the parents in another activity I normally indulge in, besides relaxing for an hour or at times, clearing unread emails.
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Weekend means to me complete leisure time after a busy week. At times, Sunday biking...no workout...away from gadgets - TV, phone etc. Totally different from weekdays in terms of having brunch followed by a nap, instead of breakfast and lunch separately. Listening to music of choice... At times, going for music concert in the evening. This is how I look forward to the next week...fully energised.
Paresh Mehta Director
Welset Plast Extrusions Pvt. Ltd.
I wait for weekends to be with my kids and family. A lot of interaction is needed with kids for not only listening to them carefully, but even learning a lot from them. In our busy life, we miss out many moments which we may realise only in later years, so I try to keep up to their expectations to enhance their positivity, enthusiasm and give them continued confidence.
Y. R. Anand Director
Unimark
I have been an active sportsman most of my adult life. I am still able to enjoy a game of tennis or a swim and manage to play tennis or swim about 4 - 5 times a week. On weekends, I may play a bit more than weekdays. I also enjoy reading, both fiction and non-fiction. Weekends and travel time allows me to read a fair amount of books and magazines. Music, watching plays and movies are also regular for my family. So we spend some weekends watching plays or films or attending music concerts as a family.
EU UPDATE
European Plastics Industry
Know the Facts
The European plastics industry continues its stable trend as a
Karl-H. Foerster Executive Director PlasticsEurope Belgium
continuation of its recovery. PlasticsEurope presents the latest production, demand and waste management data.
Production Levels The world production level of plastic materials
Plastics Producers Benefit, Germany in the Lead
322 million tonnes in 2015, an increase of almost
49 million tonnes. Plastics producers have benefitted
has increased from 311 million tonnes in 2014 to
At the European level, the plastics demand was
4%. The European plastics industry ranks 2nd in world
from the recovery of its customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; industries such as
production and continues its stable trend with a
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share of around 18% of the world production as a
MT
continuation of its recovery. Yet, China remains the
largest producer with over 27% of world production.
the packaging sector which stands for almost 40% of the total demand, building & construction with
around 20% of the total demand and automotive sector with nearly 9%. The European country with
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2015 plastics demand in Europe 49 MT
70% of the demand is concentrated in six countries 6
24.6%
4
14.3% 9.6%
Germany
Italy
France
7.7%
7.5%
6.3%
Spain
UK
Poland
2015
Plastic materials EU demand per country: European plastic demand includes plastic materials (thermoplastics and polyurethanes) and other plastics (thermosets, adhesives, coatings and sealants). Does not include the following fibres: PET-, PA-, PP- and polyacryl-fibres.
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Croatia
Slovenia
Norway
Ireland
Bulgaria
Slovakia
Denmark
Finland
Greece
Romania 2014
Cyprus & Malta
2013
Hungary
Switzerland
Portugal
Sweden
Austria
Czech Republic
Netherlands
Belgium & Lux.
Poland
United Kingdom
Spain
France
Italy
0
Germany
2
Source: PlasticsEurope (PEMRG) / Consultic / myCeppi
The plastics industry gives direct employment to
Jobs
An industry in which close to 60,000 companies
Companies
The European plastics industry had a turnover of
Turnover
The European plastics industry had a trade
Trade Balance
The European plastics industry contributed close
Contribution to Public Finance
over 1.5 million people in Europe
operate, most of them SMEs
over Euro 340 billion in 2015
balance of over Euro 16.5 billion in 2015*
to Euro 27.5 billion to public finances and welfare in 2015
The European plastics industry has a multiplier
Multiplier Effect
The European plastics industry ranks 7th in
Industrial Value Added
effect of 2.4 in GDP and almost 3 in jobs**
Europe*** in industrial value added contribution.
At the same level as the pharmaceutical industry.
In 2014, over 7.5 tonnes of plastics waste was
Recycling
collected for recycling
*Data including only plastics raw materials producers and plastics converters **The European House Ambrosetti study, data for Italy, 2013 ***Measured by gross value added at factor prices, 2012
the highest demand is Germany with approximately
25%, followed by Italy with over 14% and France with almost 10%.
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Others (Consumer and household goods, furniture, sport, health and safety, etc.): 22.4%
(Source: PlasticsEurope (PEMRG / Consultic / myCeppi)
Plastic Materials Demand in Main Market Sectors
Trade Balance
The distribution of European (EU-28+NO/CH) plastics
maintained a positive trade balance of over
demand by segment in 2015 from a total of 49 MT is as mentioned here.
Agriculture: 3.3%
Electrical and Electronic: 5.8%
Automotive: 8.9%
Building and Construction: 19.7%
Packaging: 39.9%
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In 2015, the European plastics industry has Euro 16.5 billion. For plastics producers, the top trading partners for exports (in value) outside
the EU were Turkey with over 13%, China
with around 12% and USA with almost 12%. The main partners for imports from outside the EU were USA with approximately 25%,
Saudi Arabia with about 13% and South Korea with over 12%.
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288
279
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4.4%
Latin America
Middle East, Africa
27.8%
4.3%
China
Japan
16.7% Rest of Asia
Europe (EU 28 + NO/CH)
World and EU plastics production data: Includes plastic materials (thermoplastics and polyurethanes) and other plastics (thermosets, adhesives, coatings and sealants). Does not include the following fibres: PET-, PA-, PP- and polyacryl-fibres.
Distribution of global plastic materials production: China is the largest producer of plastic materials (only thermoplastics and polyurethanes), followed by Europe and NAFTA. World production of plastic materials in 2015 is 269 million tonnes.
Source: PlasticsEurope (PEMRG) / Consultic
Source: PlasticsEurope (PEMRG) / Consultic
plastics industry as a pillar of the European economy.
Turkey
2016 was seen as a year of positive growth for the
2015 Exports Extra EU-28 Plastics Manufacturing Plastics Processing
China USA Russia Switzerland
13.3%
14.8%
12.6%
10.7%
11.7%
9.5%
6.6%
8.4%
6%
6%
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Russia Turkey
2015 Imports Extra EU-28 Plastics Manufacturing Plastics Processing USA Saudi Arabia South Korea Switzerland Japan
25.4%
23.8%
12.9%
14.3%
12.4%
14.2%
6.6%
11.1%
6%
USA China Switzerland Turkey
5.3% Japan
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With more than 1.5 million people working in about K 60,000 companies, most of which are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the European plastics industry is a key player in the European
economy. Today, our industry is a major contributor
to wealth and growth in the EU ranking 7th in industrial
added value. In 2015, through taxes and social
welfare, the plastics industry generated more than Euro 27 billion for public finance, showing the
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Material Transformation A Big Wave for the Plastics Industry
Materials transformation is all about having multiple ingredients come together for it to have applications and features that are better than what it could be done earlier. If any organisation is successful in achieving this, it implies a longer successful business proposition. For, only innovation in materials transformation can ensure a sustained growth in business.
M
aterials have always been responsible
user comfort and convenience is one major force,
get designed and developed so that
energy efficiency in the age of climate change and
for changing the way new products
enhanced features and functionality can appeal
consumers. Whether in household, industrial, defence-related products or components of highly
engineered aerospace modules, newer materials
with better physicochemical properties and performance are responsible for the impressive
progress and breath-taking achievements. The new age materials not only display the potential
to weather acute deterioration due to physical, chemical and environmental stress, but also are
highly sustainable and eco-friendly in the way they are manufactured.
The demand for constant innovation to improve
Dr. Babu Padmanabhan Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer STEER Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Bengaluru
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but another important one is the quest for improved
global warming. For instance, car manufacturers are looking at light-weighting of automobiles and
they need materials that can meet their stringent requirements and multiple objectives. Likewise, new generation materials are making their way
into the aircraft industry, as manufacturers plan to build bigger and better fuel-efficient airplanes to revolutionise the transportation sector.
Metals, ceramics, stones and such fall into one category of materials that were present well before
any life evolved on the planet. Most other materials are carbon forms that contain large molecules of repeating units built by mankind. Whether we call them paper, textiles or wood, these are made from macro-molecules that are synthesised by an
organism in a cell. Plastics are made from molecules that are synthesised in a reactor vessel. Such
materials can now incorporate other important ingredients for various functional and performance
characteristics and such an effective modification
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leads to the transformation of materials. There is no
doubt that effective materials transformation will herald a big wave for the plastics industry in the coming years
with amazing new materials. But, how do we achieve it? Do we have the technology to sustain effective materials transformation in the long run?
Transforming Materials: The Question is How? Technology platform to transform materials effectively
are today widely available, but only those that take care of three critical factors, can claim to be successful, as below. l
Control over temperature
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Pressure applied
The above three factors result in better control over transformation of materials. These are relevant because
the plastics industry faces a unique challenge of ensuring uniformity of the molecular structure of materials when they
are processed with complex additives and reinforcements. Achieving an optimal dispersion of these complex additives and reinforcements, while protecting materials from degradation, is made possible through advanced transformation technologies.
A platform technology aimed at continuously processing materials with self-cleaning ability resulting in a chemical
reaction to increase the molecular weight or viscosity
without gelling, is spurring the development of newer extrusion technology using co-rotating twin-screw extruder.
Such a revolutionary platform technology, available
today, is positioned to successfully transform materials such as natural fibre, jute, chicken feather and other sensitive materials for a wide range of applications in plastics. These processing platforms are a combination of
high-performance technology, heavily design-oriented
and demonstrate advanced engineering at work. It is important that every section is designed with a thorough
understanding of mixing and materials for better outcomes.
Comprehending Technology and Processes Applications
in
advanced
materials
technology
are significantly influenced by the process capability
of a self-cleaning intelligent compounding processor. The fractional-lobed twin screw technology addresses
these issues. This is resulting in a greater than tenTo know more, please subscribe to Polymers CommuniquĂŠ at
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KICK-START
Haitian India to Produce 200 Machines Per Month
Avadhesh Manjanwal General Manager – Sales Haitian Huayuan Machinery (India) Pvt. Limited, Gujarat
from New Facility
Sunildutt Chaudhari Factory Manager Haitian Huayuan Machinery (India) Pvt. Limited, Gujarat
Avadhesh Manjanwal and Sunildutt Chaudhari are all excited about Haitian expanding its
factory in Gujarat come August, 2017. Manufacturing of injection moulding machines will take a whole new dimension at their new plant.
Q. Do you plan to offer any special technology to the Indian processors?
Q. After your new plant is up, what would be your manufacturing capacity?
Haitian has come to India to support the Indian
With our new state-of-the-art plant in place, being
cycle time and reduced power consumption. Today,
our manufacturing capacity will multiply threefold
customers with new technology that delivers faster
the market is a commutative market. Machine power consumption is of top-most priority for a
prospect while selecting machines and we have various solutions to address these issues. The
as against our existing manufacturing capacity. The new plant will have latest assembling and testing facility with latest support system.
machines being offered now have patented
Our main consumers are from the automobile
Moreover, for mid-clamping force range, we offer oil
segments of injection moulding
motion transmission from servo motor to pump. cooled servo motors and drives resulting in operating machines at lower oil temperatures. Over and above
this, the secured hydraulic circuit offered on our machines enhances servo motor and pump life cycle.
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a miniature version of our parent plant in China,
industry, however Haitian is number one in many
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ECO APPROACH
Sustainability to Force Industries to Choose
Eco-Sustainable Materials
“All forecasts see engineering plastics and nylon, in particular, continuously growing in
the next years; especially in metal replacement applications and for environment-friendly solutions for the automotive industry,” emphasises Ludovic Tonnerre in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.
Ludovic Tonnerre, Global Business Unit Manager DOMO Engineering Plastics, Belgium
Q. From a global angle how different are the current demands of the Indian auto industry when compared to the west world?
Q. Do you see a new niche for ‘eco-friendly engineering polymers’? What is the future for bio-based engineering plastics?
The Indian auto industry is extremely sensitive to
Cost performance ratio is not encouraging the
price fluctaions in commodities as compared to the west-world. That way the stability in pricing is more stronger, but that also pushes the suppliers to offer alternate lower cost options.
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BIG BYTES
Plastics in Automotives
Facts and Figures
(Source: American Chemistry Council: Plastics Division)
REDUCING A VEHICLE’S WEIGHT BY 10% CAN IMPROVE THE
FUEL ECONOMY
OF THE VEHICLE BY
6-8%
IF JUST ONE QUARTER OF THE LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES IN THE U.S.
USED LIGHTWEIGHT COMPONENTS
AND HIGH-EFFICIENCY ENGINES,
WE COULD SAVE MORE THAN 5 BILLION GALLONS OF FUEL ANNUALLY BY 2030
5 BILLION
HTTP://ENERGY.GOV/ARTICLES/545-MPG-ANDBEYOND-MATERIALS-LIGHTEN-LOAD-FUEL-ECONOMY
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)
AUTOMOTIVE PLASTIC PRODUCTS ARE PRODUCED AT
1,572 PLANTS LOCATED IN 45 STATES OF USA.
THESE PLANTS DIRECTLY EMPLOY
57,400 PEOPLE AND FEATURE A PAYROLL OF $2.8 BILLION
THE VALUE OF CARBON FIBRE
HAS THE POTENTIAL TO REDUCE THE WEIGHT OF SOME VEHICLE COMPONENTS BY 75 PER CENT
CF PLASTIC COMPOSITES
CAN ABSORB UPTO
12 TIMES
THE CRUSH ENERGY OF STEEL
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AUTOMOTIVE PLASTIC PRODUCTS PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES WAS
$18.1 BILLION
STATE AUTOMOTIVE PLASTICS SHIPMENTS:
THE USE OF ADVANCED
INDIANA (OVER $2.4 BILLION),
AND COMPOSITES IN AUTOMOTIVE
MICHIGAN (OVER $3.8 BILLION), OHIO (OVER $2.1 BILLION) AND TENNESSEE (OVER $1 BILLION)
PLASTICS HAS DOUBLED
IN THE LAST 20 YEARS
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THE BUSINESS OF CHEMISTRY IS A
TODAY’S PLASTICS
50%
TYPICALLY MAKE UP
$797 BILLION
8,00,000 ENTERPRISE PROVIDING OVER
SKILLED AMERICAN JOBS
OF THE VOLUME OF A NEW LIGHT VEHICLE
BUT LESS THAN
10% OF ITS WEIGHT, WHICH HELPS MAKE CARS LIGHTER AND MORE FUEL EFFICIENT, RESULTING IN LOWER GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
THE AVERAGE LIGHT VEHICLE NOW CONTAINS 377 POUNDS OF PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES, OR ABOUT ≈ 10% OF THE TOTAL WEIGHT. THIS IS UP FROM 286 POUNDS IN 2000 AND 194 POUNDS IN 1990. IN 1960, LESS THAN 20 POUNDS WERE USED.
WITH APPROXIMATELY
14 MILLION
LIGHT VEHICLES ASSEMBLED IN THE U.S. AND CANADA DURING 2012, THE AUTOMOTIVE MARKET
REPRESENTS THE EQUIVALENT OF SOME
$44.4 BILLION IN CHEMISTRY
OVER 5.7 BILLION
96%
MORE THAN OF ALL MANUFACTURED GOODS
ARE DIRECTLY TOUCHED BY
THE BUSINESS
OF CHEMISTRY, INCLUDING THE
AUTOMOTIVE
INDUSTRY
CURRENTLY MANUFACTURERS IN 45 STATES OF USA USE
POUNDS OF PLASTICS ANNUALLY
E
F
TO CREATE INNOVATIVE VEHICLE PARTS AND COMPONENTS,
AND THE USE OF PLASTICS IN VEHICLES
CONTINUES TO CLIMB
SOURCE: TOWNSEND SOLUTIONS
COMPOSITES COULD... IMPROVE FUEL EFFICIENCY
BY ABOUT 35%
WITHOUT COMPROMISING PERFORMANCE OR SAFETY.
FUEL
ACHIEVE INCREASED
CARBON-FIBRE
[PLASTIC]
THESE ADVANCED LIGHTWEIGHT
PARTS ARE ESSENTIAL TO HELPING MANUFACTURERS REDUCE VEHICLE MASS AND
WE ARE WORKING TO PROVIDE MANUFACTURERS WITH ADDITIONAL WAYS TO INCREASE PLASTICS IN AUTOMOTIVE,
REDUCE VEHICLE WEIGHT AND
LOWER GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
ECONOMY STANDARDS BY THE YEAR 2025
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE)
LIGHTWEIGHTING
ONLY THE
ASSIST STEP ON ALL 2007 TRAILBLAZERS
SAVES
THE EQUIVALENT ENERGY OF
2.7 MILLION
GALLONS OF GASOLINE
THERE ARE A MYRIAD OF PLASTICS AND COMPOSITE AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS
INCLUDING: EXTERIOR BODY PANELS, TRIM, AND BUMPER FASCIA, AS WELL AS INTERIOR TRIM PANELS, INSTRUMENT PANEL SUBSTRATES, KNEE BOLSTERS, WINDOW ENCAPSULATION AND SIDE LIGHTS, HEADLAMP HOUSINGS AND LENSES, MANIFOLDS AND VALVE COVERS, OIL PANS AND FUEL TANKS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS, TRUNK WELLS, WHEEL-WELL LINERS, ELECTRONIC/ELECTRIC PARTS AND COMPONENTS, LED LIGHTING AND LIGHT PIPES, KNOBS AND BUTTONS, WIRING HARNESSES, STEERING WHEELS AND STEERING COLUMN COVERS, INSULATION, DAMPENING AND SOUND DEADENERS, UPHOLSTERY FABRICS AND CUSHIONING MATERIALS, MECHANICAL PARTS AND COMPONENTS, AIRBAG FABRICS, SAFETY GLASS INSERTS, TIRES, AND ON AND ON AND...
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FINE BALANCE
Price and Quality
Time to Strike the Right Balance
“Compromising safety
and quality would mean a bigger price to pay for
the packaging industry,”
highlights Anthony Selvan
in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.
Anthony Selvan Director Hilda Automation Navi Mumbai
Q. Since inception, when your father started Hilda Automation, what has been the progress to date? Started in 1975, Hilda Automation has emerged as
a centre for precision components manufacturing and machine building. Specialists in providing total packaging solutions.
We started as a parts manufacturing company
supplying to Siemens, L&T etc. In 1985, we started supplying machinery for water packaging industry
and in 1990, we started supplying the rotary machine.
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The big change happened in 2000 when we geared up and started supplying big machines to FMCG.
For a long time, we continued to innovate and in
2000, we decided to standardise our innovations and forayed into mass production. So, we started bulk manufacturing.
Q. Life cycle of technology, the current To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at
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FOUNDATION
PIU Campus
Construction Commenced and Aiming for an Early Finish The first phase of the project is expected to be ready before 31st March, 2018 and admissions are targetting to start before 31st August, 2018 for all the three streams i.e. Plastics, Chemical and Mechanical Engineering with UMass Lowell Partnership.
P
lastindia International University
The University is promoted by Plastindia
world-class ‘Centre of Excellence
major associations, organisations and
is setup with a vision to build a
in Plastics Technology and Management’.
Foundation which is the apex body of institutions of the plastics industry.
This project has already been able to
achieve some critical milestones. One
of the best construction companies has been awarded the contract with all due
diligence and construction has already commenced. The total area of Phase I is
2 lakh sq.ft. – 9 buildings with 22
laboratories and approx. 17 classrooms, faculty house, cafeteria etc. It will be a green building.
The first phase of the project i.e. the
administrative
engineering
building,
building
and
plastics faculty
residence building are expected to be ready before 31st March, 2018 and To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at
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MEETING GROUND
‘Industry 4.0’, one of today’s hottest topics,
plastics and rubber industries - are
impact nearly every major manufacturing
get up to speed about such strategies,
deserves our attention. It potentially will operation around the globe. Germany
and China launched their respective ‘Industry 4.0’ and ‘Made in China 2025’
strategies with the similar purpose of
upgrading their industries and advancing the goal of smart manufacturing. Smart
manufacturing
optimises
the
entire supply chain to boost productivity and
create
higher-quality
products,
while also improving energy efficiency and workplace safety. Manufacturing industries worldwide - including the
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Through Industry 4.0 Conference 01
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striving to educate themselves and to better position themselves for the next industrial revolution. Guangdong Province in Southern China, one of the
country’s pivotal bases for plastics and rubber products manufacture, is in need of
industrial transformation and upgrading through
smart
manufacturing.
The
manufacturing industries of Guangdong
Province face numerous challenges, including rising production costs, and tend to focus on making basic, low-value-
added products while not delivering the more sophisticated, higher-end products needed to meet customers’ demands
today. Such conditions only underscore
the need for these sectors to transform and
upgrade
themselves
smart manufacturing.
through
Building on the success of the first edition
of ‘Industry 4.0 Conference’ last year in Shanghai, CHINAPLAS will once join
with VDMA, the German Engineering Federation, to present the 2nd ‘Industry
4.0 Conference’ at this year’s show in Guangzhou.
Speakers
from
leading
global plastics and rubber enterprises and application industries, including the automotive, electrical & electronics
and packaging industries, will share their in-depth insights about smart
1. CHINAPLAS launched the 1st edition of
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‘Industry 4.0 Conference’ in Shanghai in 2016
with VDMA, the German Engineering Federation. The conference was well received by over 600 professional visitors.
2. Informative speeches were delivered by
representatives from leading global enterprises. 3 & 4. A ‘Smart Manufacturing Technology Zone’ will be set up in CHINAPLAS 2017. That space
will include cutting-edge exhibits, including mechanical robotic arms, automated systems, controllers, actuators and sensors.
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manufacturing. Overseas and domestic enterprises alike, including those based
in Pearl River Delta region, stand to benefit from this event.
‘Industry 4.0 Conference’ to Highlight Smart Manufacturing Standardisation
invited to interpret the standards related to the ‘Made in China 2025’ strategy.
Best Practices to Inspire Smart Manufacturing in End-use Sectors
The key to Industry 4.0 is standardisation.
have
technological innovation and business
for smart manufacturing. In the 2nd
abundant
proven
It aims to enhance the efficiency of
solutions
and
experience
model innovation by standardising
‘Industry
4.0
development and adoption of such
to inspire other enterprises, whereas
modern manufacturing enterprises to
packaging as well as the electrical and
at lower cost, thereby allowing them
technologies and solutions relating to
implement an Industry 4.0 strategy and
studies from their respective industries.
Conference’,
these
the
enterprises will share their best practices
standards prerequisites for helping
renowned enterprises from automotive,
deliver high-quality products faster, and
electronics industries will present their
to remain competitive. To properly
smart manufacturing with real case
optimise their manufacturing processes,
The conference’s first day will focus
smart
factories.
That
makes
all companies need to do is to set up
a series of standards related to cost, availability and resource consumption.
In the 2nd ‘Industry 4.0 Conference’, the
VDMA representative will share insights in respect to the industries’ establishment
of standards. A number of professionals from end-user markets will also deliver
their interpretations on standardisation of smart manufacturing and smart factories.
The ‘Made in China 2025’ strategy initiated by the Chinese government aims
China’s
to
comprehensively
manufacturing
upgrade
industry.
It
embraces the concept of Industry 4.0
and opens itself to advanced ideas from countries such as the United States,
Great
Britain
China’
strategies
and
Germany.
Both, the ‘Industry 4.0’ and ‘Made in manufacturing
emphasise
and
smart
cyber-physical
systems in industrial development, while
on best practices for facilitating smart manufacturing
the
systems
and
components
CHINAPLAS, visitors will have a chance to witness a smart production line and
smart factory solutions from leading suppliers, including Bosch Rexroth, Siemens and Demark. There also will be a sub-zone called the ‘3D Technology Zone’ set up in the ‘Smart Manufacturing
Technology Zone’. The sub-zone will
bring together well-known companies in the field of 3D printing technology,
including 3D software system supplier Autodesk from the USA, 3D printer and
application solution suppliers Cangming and Ureal, and 3D printing consumables supplier Renolit.
The zone’s show-floor exhibits, together
global leading suppliers of high-caliber
combine to offer an innovative platform
KraussMaffei
and
Engel,
solutions for injection moulding and factory automation, will present ideas,
knowledge and solutions that will benefit the automotive sector. The second day
will be dedicated primarily to the electrical and electronics industry. Arburg and
Wittmann Battenfeld are expected to share their solutions for that key sector. On the last day, participants interested in smart manufacturing for the packaging
industry will gain valuable insights into
advanced research results related to plastic bottle cap manufacturing. SACMI,
an international machine manufacturer, will deliver a talk titled, ‘Chemical Reaction
Engineering in Mechanical Intelligence Study on the Feasibility of COMBO in Plastic Bottle Cap Manufacturing’.
with the 2nd ‘Industry 4.0 Conference, will
to facilitate smart manufacturing.
CHINAPLAS 2017 will be held at the
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, PR China between 16th and 19th May, 2017. A one-day pass
costs RMB 30 and a four-day pass costs RMB 50. To enjoy free admission, please visit www.ChinaplasOnline.com/prereg to
pre-register before 9th May. Visitors who
successfully pre-register before 1st March
will receive their visitor badge by mail
in advance, allowing them to bypass the on-site registration queues.
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manufacturing in China under the ‘new
also will present a ‘Smart Manufacturing
For
to showcase solutions for industrial
ChinaplasOnline.com.
better understand how to realise smart
Besides the conference, CHINAPLAS 2017
normal’ economic situation, academic
Technology Zone’ on the show floor
researchers from Tongji University will be
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that
were featured in the last edition of
market. To help conference participants
specific challenges faced by the Chinese
cutting-
demonstrate the innovative results and
Smart Manufacturing Technology Zone Serves as an Innovative Showcase
the latter also focuses on addressing the
of
automotive
industry.
in
wealth
Apart from robotics, factory automation
pace with Industry 4.0. Some enterprises accumulated
A
edge exhibits will be presented to progress towards smart manufacturing.
Every end-use sector is striving to keep already
automation.
you can share your questions, connect with
like-minded
professionals
and
entrepreneurs, and get first-hand tips for visiting the show. more
information,
please
visit
the official show website at www.
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Events VINYL INDIA 2017
IPLEX 2017
Interplas 2017
NPE 2018
20th – 21st April 2017, Hotel Grand Hyatt, Mumbai, India
15th – 18th June 2017, Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India
26th – 28th September, 2017 NEC, Birmingham, UK
7th – 11th May, 2018 Orlando, Florida, USA
P4 Expo 2017
InterPlas Thailand 2017
25th Fakuma
PLAST 2018
3rd – 6th May, 2017 Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
21st – 24th June, 2017 BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand
17th – 21st October, 2017 Friedrichshafen, Germany
29th May – 1st June, 2018 FIERA MILANO, Italy
Chinaplas 2017
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4th Plastivision Arabia 2017
Indplas’18
16th – 19th May, 2017 China Import & Export Fair Complex, PR China
8th – 11th July, 2017 Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
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11th – 14th December, 2017 Expo Centre Sharjah, UAE
11th PLASTIVISION INDIA 2019
PLASTEC East
Pack Plus 2017
PLASTINDIA 2018
13th – 15th June, 2017 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York
3rd – 6th August 2017, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
7th – 12th February, 2018 Gandhinagar Ahmedabad, India
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30th November – 3rd December, 2018 Eco Park Exhibition Ground, Kolkata, India
28th February – 4th March, 2019 Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
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