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TAKING

INDIA TO THE WORLD Polymer processing industry, exponential growth

Plastics Machinery Industry The Indo-German Engineering Trade Update

Italian Processing

Machinery Manufacturing

Industry Growth Demands Skilled Manpower

Sidharth Birla

Chairman Xpro India Limited

LEADING INNOVATION IN PRINTING, LAMINATING & WEB COATING TECHNOLOGIES FOR FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

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Enablers to Growth: The Polymer Processing Industry

Sidharth Birla, Chairman, Xpro India Limited

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SP ECI AL FEATURE

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C over S tory

The interaction highlights myriad approaches that would enhance the growth of the vibrant Indian plastics processing industry; acting as catalysts ‘Taking India to the World’.

Plastics Machinery Industry: The Indo-German Engineering Trade Update

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GROWT H STORY

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HUMAN RESOURCE

Raj Kumar Lohia, Chairman, Lohia Group, Kanpur

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REPORT

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Milacron to Invest USD 30 million to Expand Indian Production Capacity

Industry Growth Demands Skilled Manpower: The Raffia Sector Update

Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA German Engineering

Federation, India Liaison Office, Kolkata

MA RKET

Italian Processing Machinery Manufacturing: A Glimpse

Plastics Packaging Waste Statistics: A EPRO Review

Peter Sundt, Secretary General, European Association of

Plastics Recycling and Recovery Organisations (EPRO), Belgium

Mario Maggiani, General Manager, ASSOCOMAPLAST, Italy

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IN TERACTI ON

MANAGEMENT

Apurva Kane, Sr. Vice President, Mamata Machinery,

Nitin Chowdhary, Dy. Chief Executive Officer,

Technology Advances for a Greener Process Ahmedabad

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Win Win Ecosystem: The New Approach at Windsor Windsor Machines Ltd., Ahmedabad

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Publishing Director Manish Chawla manish@polymerscommunique.com

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Editorial Advisory Board

MARKET

G. D. Ramadas, Senior Manager - Petrochemicals Marketing,

End use Demand Drives Indian Polyolefin Sector Indian Oil Corporation Limited

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IN PERSPECTIVE

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World Packaging Congress 2015: Presented by the Indian Institute of Packaging WorldStar Packaging Awards 2015: Open for Entries

Reviewing CIPAD 2014

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Arvind M. Mehta, Chairman, Governing Council AIPMA,

Past President, AIPMA & Plastindia Foundation

IPI National Seminar on Flexible Packaging and Recycling: A Grand Success

Prashant Trivedi, Honorary Secretary, IPI Ahmedabad Chapter, Ahmedabad

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IPLEX 2014: Scaling Heights

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ElitePlus and CPMA Organise the 2nd International Conference on Injection and Blow Moulding

N. K. Balgi formerly President & Director at Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt. Ltd.

Our Tribute to Chandrakant N. Doshi, Rajoo Engineers; the Show Must Go On...

EVENT

Dr. N. C. Saha Director, Indian Institute of Packaging

A TRIBUTE

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Arvind Mehta Chairman and Managing Director Welset Plast Extrusions Pvt. Ltd.

V. Anil Reddy, Convener, IPLEX, Hyderabad

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Mind Speak Rakesh Shah

Managing Director

Windmöller and Hölscher India Pvt. Ltd.

of the most will play one easing our cr in , in both crucial roles d to project an products an exports of Indi packaging le xib Fle world.

India to the ace of the sp creasing mind will occupy in ly attracts on t no it ers as world’s consum ting tool; ke is a strong mar attention and e in the nc de nfi co s nerate but it also ge lowers d an e consumers minds of th e other th On ts. in st po costs at all co ing can lead uate packag hand inadeq ey as well as on m loss of to immediate customers.

Packaging

Rajesh Nath

Managing Director

VDMA German Engineering Federation India Liaison Office

N. K. Balgi

formerly President & Director at

Arvind Mehta

Chairman and Managing Director Welset Plast Extrusions Pvt. Ltd.

S. K. Ray

Sr. Executive Vice President

(Polymers), Reliance Industries Ltd.

Indian per capita consumption is set to double by 2020 from to day’s 9 kg to 20 kg in the co ming 6 years.

internet has flow through and time l ica ph ra geog demolished nd impact ou is having prof barriers. This ere large wh es tri un co on developing rogging pf lea pulation is segment of po , driving ss cla g in nsum into the co enhanced rity through global prospe llaboration. co nt cie effi and connectivity would be iary of this Major benefic y growing dl pi ra fill d woul plastics that s of society. material need

Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt. Ltd.

In years to come, India is going to be one of the drive rs of the world economy.

With India str iving to attain 8% to 10% growth in the coming years, the Indian market will co ntinue to off er a good potential for global supplie rs. Also the aspirations of the local man ufacturers to spread th eir wings ov ersees would see good ex port developm ent in the coming perio d. Hence, we look forward to ‘ache din’.

People of our country have been dreaming

of India becoming a manufacturing power house since several years. Now, it is going to be a reality as people have acted upon to make it happen.

For brand ‘Made in India’ to find global customers, first we have to ensure to deliver promised performance and operational reliability in our products. Innovations will follow with growing market interactions.

Information

N. C. Saha Director

Indian Institute of Packaging

dently ing, I can confi idered to ns co a is say that Indi imarily due hub. This is pr al ob gl e th be pertise in ex d facilities an to modern s already ha a di In n. io ucat packaging ed ich have wh , capabilities shown these the World by d rse endo also been ganisation.

Packaging Or

As regards packagtoday

News Digest Addivant brings Trimene Base curing agent back into production to meet customer and industry demand

BASF and Pune Municipal Corporation Promote Better Waste Management through Use of Compostable Waste Bags

B

ASF and Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)

are

promoting

smart

management of organic waste through the use of certified compostable and biodegradable

organic

waste

bags.

At a seminar held in Pune, India, titled ‘Challenges

and

Solutions

for

Solid

Waste Management’, participants in an Arkema signs an agreement for supply of propylene with Enterprise Products Partners L.P., USA

interactive dialogue session with municipal employees

discussed the complexities of efficient waste management and

potential

for Pune. battenfeld-cincinnati to deliver first 2,000 mm pipe extrusion line with internal cooling system in Asia

solutions

Dr. Raman Ramachandran, Head South Asia & Chairman

treated in an industrial composting facility and turned into high quality compost for

agricultural use. Certified compostable bags made with BASF’s ecovio® offer a

more sustainable alternative for organic

waste management, thereby contributing

to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, extending the lifetime of landfills and helping decrease the disposal costs for residual waste’.

Certified

compostable

bags enable the hygienic

collection of organic waste.

They prevent liquid leaking from

organic

waste

and

keep out unpleasant odors.

Additionally, as the bags are certified compostable, they

Board, waste going to landfill in India

into high quality compost. This nutrient-

contains around 50% organic matter by

at composting sites, to be quickly converted rich compost, in turn, helps improve the soil quality, treat loss of arable land and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Brückner’s Line at Xpro India’s Capacitor Film Unit

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pro India recently inaugurated its

new line for the manufacture of

high quality BOPP dielectric (capacitor)

films at Barjora, in Bankura district of West Bengal. Located next to Xpro’s existing

the-art technology, ensuring a high yield

of film as low as 4 µm thickness, low energy consumption and minimised production BOPP films plant, it is the only unit of its kind in India.

The line represents Brückner’s state-of-

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segregated, the organic waste can be

can be processed immediately upon arrival

to a report by the Central Pollution Control

aerobically and produces methane, a

A-B

than carbon dioxide. Instead, when source-

BASF Companies in India says, ‘According

mass, which then does not biodegrade Bemis agrees to sell its pressure sensitive materials business to Platinum Equity

greenhouse gas many times more potent

costs. Further, the line is equipped with some technical specialties, which will serve Xpro to produce capacitor films with high flexibility and excellent quality.

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In 2012, with the support of PMC, BASF launched a pilot composting project

Digest BioSolar teams with University of California at Santa Barbara to develop a low cost supercapacitor for solar energy storage

Borealis acquired full ownership of Speciality Polymers Antwerp N.V.

Braskem joins Amyris and Michelin to accelerate the industrialisation of renewable isoprene

in Pune. The project was aimed at promoting

composting

of

source-

segregated organic waste in certified

compostable and biodegradable organic waste bags.

Suresh

Jagtap,

Joint

Commissioner,

Used in LED lighting to dissipate heat,

an awareness project wherein we used

on performance, but can also have an

end of 90 days, organic waste which was

by requiring secondary processes for

ecovio bags had completely biodegraded’.

thermoplastic solutions are emerging as an

endeavor to reduce waste in the city as

metal heat sinks as they exhibit high

solution we have been seeking. Through

expensive secondary processing.

have previously worked with BASF for

heat sinks can have a tremendous effect

ecovio bags for organic wastes. At the

outsized impact on the cost per bulb

source-segregated and collected in BASF’s

housings. Lightweight hybrid aluminum/

He further elaborates, ‘It is our constant

attractive alternative to the conventional

much as possible and these bags are the

thermal conductivity but do not require

this seminar, my colleagues have become

SABIC’s cost-efficient KONDUIT PX13012

more aware of the measures we can undertake to ensure maximum organic wastes are biodegraded. I would like to thank BASF for their efforts and hope to

ecovio is made of the partially bio-based

ecoflex® and PLA (polylactic acid). Like the biodegradable waste itself, the ecovio waste

bags can be completely broken down by micro-organisms with the aid of enzymes.

At the end of the composting process, the micro-organisms can completely convert the bags into carbon dioxide, water and

Diamond Packaging achieves zero waste to landfill status

Dow launches next generation technology for footwear

B-D

biomass.

SABIC Presents Materials for Cost-Efficient Hybrid Heat Sinks

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ighting manufacturers are in constant pursuit of innovative materials and

designs that reduce costs while maintaining

design and performance integrity. SABIC is catalyzing these efforts with an expanded portfolio of materials for cost-efficient

hybrid heat sinks, a component that is critical to the longevity of light-emitting diode (LED) lights.

With the addition of two new grades of

KONDUIT™ compound, SABIC is bringing the solution that can enhance thermal

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helps them maintain a competitive edge.

Pune Municipal Corporation says, ‘We

see a greener Pune soon’.

Davis Standard’s medical lab line empowering customers to turn innovative medical tubing concepts into reality

management for customers at a cost that

and PX11311U compound grades deliver improved mechanical properties while keeping manufacturing costs down.

‘SABIC’s new KONDUIT compound grades will help our customers design light bulbs

that can compete on design, useful life,

brightness as well as cost’, says Venugopal Koka, Director, Electrical and Lighting

Marketing, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics

business. ‘Unlike other appliance and

electronics categories, in which consumers and end-users are willing to pay a premium for a better product, purchasing decisions

in the lighting category are highly pricedriven. As material manufacturers, we

have an important role to play in building light bulbs that meet the demands

of our customers, and our customers’ customers’.

Jain Irrigation Launches Integrated Solar Powered Micro Irrigation Systems for Small Farmers

J

ain Irrigation launched Integrated Solar

Powered Micro Irrigation Systems for

Small Farmers at World Water Week 2014 held at Stockholm.

While launching the pioneering concept informally,

company’s

President

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2014

Dr. Dilip Kulkarni says, ‘In India small farmers

Irrigation can also be adopted in canal

Most of them hardly have any irrigation

and power problems of small farmers’, Dr.

are deprived of both water and power. facility. Majority of the small farmers have to depend on rain-fed farming

for their livelihood. Their income levels are very low. This innovative model of

Integrated Solar Powered Micro Irrigation

involving different components such as development of on-farm water source

command area, thus solving the water Kulkarni added.

Clariant Doubles Capacity for Pigments and Pigment Preparations in Roha, India

C

lariant, a world leader in specialty

of an important new extension to its

ensure reliability of water supply and power

Mumbai, India. The expansion doubles its

supply to the small farms. This will prove

to be the boon for the small farmers in

developing countries like India, Africa and

DS Smith, Plastics Division acquires Kaplast d.d.

chemicals, announced the inauguration

like farm ponds, solar pumping systems,

piping and micro irrigation systems would

Digest

production facility in Roha, south-east of capacity at the facility for pigments and

pigment preparations. This higher output

ENGEL brings cost efficiency in carbon fibre reinforced plastics lightweight engineering

other countries in Asia’.

will enable the company to increase

its market coverage in India and the This concept works on solar energy which

is reliable and complimentary. During

summer, or in noon hours, when the solar insolation is higher, the crop water

requirements are also higher. Due to better solar insolation, the solar pumping system

operates at high efficiency and delivers the required amount of water to fulfill the

water requirement of crops. During winter or during rainy season, the crop water requirements are low and the pump also operate at relatively lower efficiency thus avoids over irrigation.

Since the solar pumping systems are

integrated with micro irrigation, the

inherent multifold advantages of micro irrigation which include huge water saving, increase in yields, fertilizer savings

and other input cost savings are at the door-step of the farmers. Apart from

this, increase in productivity would

neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and to provide products better tailored to customer needs.

The increase in capacity has been made possible with the introduction of the very

latest equipment for high-end pigment

preparation. The improved plant, in which Clariant has invested CHF 3.2 million (INR 20 crore), forms part of a strategic program

that the company has been carrying out in recent years to support customers

pigments and pigment preparations that comply with local and international ecolabeling schemes.

Pigments

and

pigment

preparations

range of applications, including interior

and exterior coatings, packaging, personal, home and fabric care products seed coatings and dispersions for printing.

fed farming.

and commercial service capabilities that

systems

have

proved

to

be

economically viable even for the small farmers because of negligible recurring expenses.

‘The Integrated Solar Powered Micro

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Holfeld Plastics Ltd. is acquired by Par-Pak Europe

produced at the Roha plant are for a wide

‘Clariant is investing across Asia to

Such

Georg Fischer Central Plastics LLC moves their pipe and fabrication unit to Dallas

in emerging markets with high quality

lead to increase in the net income of

farmers by 3-4 times as compared to rain

FKuR and Helian Polymers cooperate on the development of tailor-made PLA compounds for 3D printing

develop production, technical support will enable our customers in this rapidly growing region to be successful in growing their business’, says Hariolf Kottmann, CEO

of Clariant. ‘The enhanced capability in Roha complements improvements we

INVISTA enters oilfield services space with launch of durable Raptor nylon pipe

G-I

have made and continue to make in our

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Digest LANXESS supports computer literacy in Nagda as part of new CSR initiative Nordic Plast invests EUR 2.5 million in a new production unit for waste management in Latvia

Growing Importance of Thermoplastics in Aerospace

in-service Gulfstream G650 business jets

have their rudder and elevators made of thermoplastics.

T

he latest advancements show that thermoplastics can be used in more,

increasingly large primary structure components, Aviation Week reports.

Fokker manufactures the horizontal tail

of the in-development AgustaWestland

RPC Superfos offers bulk size plastic packaging with a high tech oxygen barrier for the foodservice industry

On the Boeing 787, Montreal-based

technology, Fokker claims, thanks to the

ducts for personal service units. In cabin

Marquez supplies thermoplastic air

stiffness of the material.

interiors, thermoplastics have been

perform its first flight next year, and the

L-S

design they enable, their straightforward manufacturing

and

their

excellent

tests.

In

Enschede,

Thermoplastic

Netherlands,

composites

the

research

center (TPRC) has attracted Boeing, Fokker, TenCate, Daher-Socata and the University of Twente. various operations in China, Indonesia and elsewhere’.

pigment preparations will support our

dynamic growth in the domestic Indian market for high quality, environmentally

as well as enabling technologies for compression moulding at the Society of

Plastics Engineers Automotive Composites Conference & Exposition (SPE ACCE), held

between 9th and 11th September, 2014 at Michigan.

safer colourants and point of sales tinters

used by our customers in coatings, printing and other special applications where we

continue to experience double digit Vice President & General Manager Business Unit Pigments, Clariant.

The Pigments Business Unit continues to bring new and innovative materials to

the market, with a strong emphasis on environmental aspects and sustainability.

Celanese Automotive Composite Solutions Featured at SPE ACCE

C

elanese

Corporation,

‘Auto manufacturers are under pressure to reduce weight, reduce emissions and

increase fuel efficiency’, says Michael Ruby, Global Business Manager for the Celanese composites business line. ‘The use of

high-performance engineered materials is helping manufacturers optimise next generation vehicles to meet consumer

and regulatory demands while improving performance’.

Celanese presentations at the conference a

global

technology and specialty materials

company, delivered presentations featuring

advances in thermoplastics and composites

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increasingly used for the thinner part

behavior in flame, smoke and toxicity

growth,’ comments Marco Cenisio, Senior Sonoco transitions Dare Foods from traditional bag-in-box to flexible stand-up bag

clips and brackets.

weight savings over previous composite

‘The capacity expansion in pigments and RTP company expands thermoplastic compounding facility in Mexico to better service automotive and consumer goods industries

the A350 XWB, which uses thermoplastic

AW169 medium twin helicopter, a 15%

The Dassault Falcon 5X, scheduled to RAMPF presents ideal system solution for lean manufacturing concepts

Airbus appears relatively conservative on

highlighted thermoplastic solutions for

continuous-fiber composites used in light

and tough components that can reduce weight, drive down costs and perform in extreme environments.

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2014

Solvay Expands its Speciality Polymers Offerings with Ryton PPS Acquisition

S

olvay has signed an agreement to buy the Ryton® PPS (polyphenylene

sulphide)

business

from

U.S.

based

‘Ryton PPS fits neatly with our unique

speciality polymers portfolio and reinforces our capabilities to provide solutions to our

customers in dynamic innovative end-

markets’, says Augusto Di Donfrancesco, President, Solvay Specialty Polymers.

petrochemical company Chevron Phillips

The Group will buy from Chevron

expanding its offering of high-performance

manufacturing units in Borger, Texas, its

Chemical Company for $220 million, polymers.

Phillips Chemical two Ryton PPS resin

R&D

product

segments and customers and broaden its

offer in many innovative and demanding applications. Ryton PPS has a strong share

laboratories

Bartlesville,

which has the industry’s

portfolio, will gain access to new business

and

a

in

Oklahoma

compounding

plant in Kallo-Beveren, Belgium. Chevron Philips Chemical’s compounding unit in La

Porte, Texas, will provide temporary tolling services to Solvay.

in the automotive sector, replacing metal

This acquisition is part of Solvay’s strategic

efficient. Other worldwide leading positions

solutions

parts to make cars lighter and more energy

are in electronics where it enhances fire resistance of components and in filter

bags to extend their lifetime in reducing pollution at coal-fired power stations.

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Toyoda Gosei develops lightweight plastic water pipes

pilot plant along with

Solvay Specialty Polymers, broadest

Digest

development into a more specialised provider,

delivering

higher

growth and greater returns while reducing cyclicality. Completion of the transaction

is due in the fourth quarter of 2014 and

Virent to expand demo plant capabilities to scale plant-based paraxylene

T-V

subject to customary closing conditions.

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Products API Spa Launches APIGO BIO, a Family of Olefin (TPO) Based Compounds

Piaggio and Altuglas go for the ‘Citybike’

thermoplastic compounds and actively

vehicles, revamped the phenomenon of

the field of bioplastics, introduces APIGO

Scarabeo® range. This new scooter model

A

P

iaggio

compounds containing raw materials from renewable sources.

APIGO BIO has a content of renewable

source ranging from 20% upto 90%. This aspect is resulting in a benefit measured by the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in

accordance with the ISO 14040-14044

standards and is a method that analyses

vegetable crops, they contribute not only to the reduction of CO2 emissions and greenhouse gases thereby saving fossil

resources, but also to a more efficient use of agricultural resources and consequently to

the development of rural and economically

depressed areas that are not suitable for the production of food crops.

the environmental impact of a product

APIGO BIO compounds show physical

selection of raw materials to its final end

conventional TPOs derived from fossil fuels.

throughout its entire life cycle, from the disposal.

perfectly adapted for urban use.

This revamped Scarabeo, created in 1993,

is a real symbol of modernity and mobility.

The Altuglas windscreen is resistant to UV

and atmospheric agents. It is the ideal and long-lasting protection against the wind.

during the 3D printing process, enabling enhanced aesthetics and performance.

using advanced 3D printing (also known

this advanced additive manufacturing

as additive manufacturing).

Resistant, transparent and long-life, it is

www.apinatbio.com

S

create a first-of-its-kind concept vehicle

Altuglas® impact resistance acrylic sheet.

Apinat Bioplastics, Italy

Tony

and processing expertise needed to

is equipped with a windscreen made of

For further details please contact:

materials from renewable sources and

ABIC delivered the innovative materials

European

and mechanical properties comparable to

As these products are based on raw

SABIC’s Material Used to Produce World’s First 3DPrinted Vehicle

the

metropolitan mobility by launching a new

engaged in research and development in BIO, a new family of olefin (TPO) based

Group,

manufacturer of two-wheel motor

PI Spa, a company in the field of soft

Cerruti,

Marketing

Director,

Americas, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business comments, ‘SABIC’s materials

and processing knowledge together with technology will help to address the challenges

of

The new Scarabeo range combined with

the choice of Altuglas for the windscreen shows its capacity to adapt to the changing needs of the market.

SABIC’s LNP™ STAT-KON™ carbon fibre-

manufacturing

high

Known as ‘acrylic glass’, this polymer

excellent strength-to-weight ratio and

technology has far-reaching potential

exceptional optical properties, superior to

reinforced compound was chosen for its

cost to innovate. We believe that this

high stiffness, which minimises warping

for applications across the multiple industries that SABIC serves, bringing designs to market faster and enabling mass customisation’.

that of glass. These properties have led it

to become the material of choice across

numerous industries, from the automotive industry to construction.

For further details please contact:

For further details please contact:

www.sabic-ip.com

www.altuglas.com

SABIC Innovative Plastics, Europe

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(polymethyl methacrylate - PMMA) has

Altuglas International, France

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Sealed Air Uses Cardia Compostable Films for Biodegradable Cushion Bags

S

are fast and easy to operate delivering cushions

has

selected

cushion

bags.

performance in demanding conditions.

PakNatural biodegradable cushion bag

John Wolf, Global Vice President General

bag made from renewable materials

the packaging integrity of the PakNatural

compostable.

fill cushions’.

that is certified biodegradable and

excellent

this compostable film delivers robust

The

is a versatile and mouldable cushioning

for

the point of use for Sealed Air customers,

Cardia

Compostable films for its new PakNatural® biodegradable

demand

reducing material and shipping costs. At

ealed Air, manufacturer of protective packaging,

on

protection and efficient void filling, while

Use Segment, Sealed Air says, ‘When it comes to sustainability, we focus on the

total life cycle of our products and the

biodegradable cushion bag protective void

products we protect. The new PakNatural biodegradable cushion bags address all

Dr. Frank Glatz, Managing Director, Cardia

The Cardia Compostable film had to meet

Sealed Air were to offer biodegradable and

both, the manufacture of the film and

For further details please contact:

converted to a cushion bag. These systems

www.cardiabioplastics.com

Bioplastics says, ‘The main design goals by compostable packaging solutions made

from renewable resources and to maintain

M

amata Extrusion Systems (MES) is an Ahmedabad based company manufacturing co-extrusion blown film lines since

1997. MES is a fully owned subsidiary of Mamata Machinery.

Highlights of MES contributions through its customised lines towards sustainable packaging in the last couple of years include:

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l

l

Cardia Bioplastics, Australia

later at the point of use, when the film is

Mamata Extrusion Systems, 1-2-3 of Co-Extrusion Blown Film Technology

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of these areas’.

precision performance standards during

Launch of M-CAT as an App to derive customised blown film line configuration at K 2013, Germany.

PP based 3 layer films for lamination with BOPP for biscuit packaging in Northern India.

Successfully converted monolayer film usage into three layers in Latin America.

Liquor, shrink and milk film with economical and slimmer films in Uganda and Tanzania.

3D Printing Filaments made Functional with Eastman Amphora 3D Polymer

E

astman Chemical Company, a

speciality

chemical

company, and Helian Polymers from the masterbatch and biopolymer

industry,

have

teamed to launch colorFabb XT-

Copolyester made with Eastman Amphora™

3D

‘Although

extrusion-based

polymer.

fast-growing,

collaboration

have

Dudal, Market Development

beyond prototypes’, says Alex

capability to ensure

Representative,

end-to-end solution

Eastman

packaging industry,

with a dimensional stability and

converting films into bags and pouches or using sustainable

as manufacturing, healthcare,

Chemical

for

flexible

polymers, parts can be printed

be it making films,

functionality for industries such

www.mamataextrusion.com

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Eastman

state-of-the-art

Mamata Extrusion Systems Pvt.Ltd., Ahmedabad

through

desktop

printing,

while ensuring good air quality

and dimensional stability with a material that complies with

FDA regulations. Looking to the future, Eastman is considering tailoring options - like colour and texture - for additional solutions.

with

Machinery, together,

For further details please contact:

strong, functional 3D products

solution for functional parts.

MES and Mamata

recyclable films on horizontal form fill and seal machines.

empower consumers to create

desktop

Helian has allowed us to go

the

high-quality product. It will

printing has yet to see a Our

developed

filaments with a consistent,

Company.

Amphora

‘With

3D

technology, education and retail’.

Eastman Amphora 3D polymers

will provide makers of 3D

Ruud

Rouleaux,

Managing

Director, Helian Polymers says,

‘Taking advantage of new, better-performing

materials

is the advancement the 3D

printing industry needs to

venture out of laboratories and into small businesses, schools and homes’.

For

further

contact:

details

please

Eastman Chemical Company, USA

www.eastman.com

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High-tech Plastic from Bayer

A

s people become ever more mobile and communicative, they are usually

accompanied by an electronic companion

Gerresheimer Offers Plastic Syringe System

T

he Gerresheimer product portfolio of

ready-to-fill

syringes

wherever they go. Such as ultramobile

pharmaceutical

sector

and stylish computers with a long battery

COP syringes, a new

much less than traditional laptops. But

delivery platform based

material from Bayer, the notebooks can

(COP), by Taisei Kako

even more weight. Bayer materials that can

responsible for technical

turning the latest generation of televisions

and the marketing of

notebooks – especially small, lightweight

the proven ClearJect™

life. They are much thinner and weigh

and

innovative

on cyclic olefin polymer

become significantly slimmer and shed

Co. Ltd. Gerresheimer is

into elegant work of art.

customer

the

includes

so ClearJect needle tips are adhesive free.

Another difference between glass syringe

and COP syringe production processes is that the COP syringe has no tungsten pin.

As a result, the 1 ml WN

(With Needle) syringes

by Taisei are particularly

drug

that is not all. Made with a new plastic

be moulded in any desired shape are also

now

for

needle in the injection moulding process,

suitable

The

syringes

services

ClearJect TasPack syringe

plastic can also weigh upto 100 grams less.

The material is additionally available in a wide range of colours. Since polycarbonate

and

also

against water vapour

½ inch needle.

pharmaceutical drugs used in oncology,

The ClearJect syringes are injection

moulded. The 1 ml long syringe with

and capsules inside the packaging.

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fields

Gerresheimer AG, Germany

packs - an efficient, economical and safe

‘With the AdPack desiccant pillow

www.materialscience.bayer.com

other

anner GmbH, is expanding its portfolio

high flame retardance, which makes it

Bayer MaterialScience, AG, Germany

and

www.gerresheimer.com

and increases safety above all due to its

For further details please contact:

of medicine.

plastic is actually moulded around the

sensitive pharmaceuticals such as tablets

can be manufactured in less than a minute.

ophthalmology

For further details please contact:

it does not have a glued-in needle. The

The Bayer plastic is also particularly robust

them precious time. A complete housing

a primary packaging for the sensitive

needle differs from a glass syringe in that

solution for protection of moisture-

the use of reinforced polycarbonate saves

and oxygen. Syringes

made of COP are, therefore, perfect as

the electronic devices a satiny-soft feel.

attractive feature for manufacturers is that

with

as well as a 1 ml long version. It has a

with the new AdPack® desiccant pillow

other electronic entertainment devices. An

It

glass-like

in 0.5 ml, 1 ml, 2.25 ml

Innovative surface textures also become

especially appropriate for notebooks and

has

high barrier properties

S

possible, while soft-touch coatings give

breakproof.

transparency

housings can be manufactured in highly sophisticated designs.

quality

The ClearJect syringe

Sanner Introduces AdPack Desiccant Pillow Pack Family

can be moulded in any shape, computer

satisfy

highly shock-resistant

systems in Europe and

rigid needle shield protecting a 27 gauge,

employ this innovative high-performance

also

requirements. COP is

and 5 ml Luer cone and Luer lock versions,

per cent thinner. Electronic devices that

ClearJect

Japanese

with needle is available

reinforced polycarbonate can be upto 45

sensitive

interact with tungsten.

America.

Ultramobile notebook housings made of

for

drug formulations that

packs, we have developed a new dropin solution for moisture protection

inside the packaging’, explains Holger Frank, CEO, Sanner. ‘This offers our customers

a

cost-efficient

solution

that unites all the advantages of GMP-

compliant production, professional risk

management, 100% traceability and outstanding Sanner quality’, he adds.

Designed for pharmaceutical applications

worldwide, AdPack complies with all relevant European and FDA (Food and Drug

Administration) regulations for contact with food and drugs. The products are also

listed in a Type III Drug Master File (DMF).

For further details please contact: Sanner GmbH, Germany www.sanner-group.com

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Clariant Reinforces Potential of Plastics for China’s Automotive Producers

C

lariant is introducing China’s local automotive

and

transportation

For interior applications, AddWorks ATR

parts

for PP compounds used in parts such

polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) or other

945 provides outstanding UV protection as pillar trims, instrument panels and glove boxes.

roofs,

such

made

as

of

headlamps

or

polycarbonate

sun

(PC),

glass-like polymers, which must remain transparent during their service lifetime

for both, aesthetic and end-user safety

industry players to solutions which enhance

purposes.

lightweight plastics in support of their

increasing interest in using plastics and

Michael Grosskopf, Head of Business Unit

polymer-based components to achieve

Additives, Clariant comments, ‘Plastics

greater fuel efficiency.

offer this fast-growing sector a viable,

Clariant offers solutions for the most

cost-effective response to the drive by

commonly used plastics - Polypropylene

For exterior applications; easy painting,

both, global OEMs and local players for

and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) -

treatment on exterior PP parts with

sustainability in their operations. Clariant

compounds, such as filled or rubber

demand, with solutions that clearly

ensures outstanding compatibility, thermal

meet the demanding requirements of the

manufacturing of PA compounds namely

Clariant’s new AddWorks ATR 2 series

For further details please contact:

non-reinforced PA, Licomont® CaV 102.

and

(PP), Polyamides (PA), Polyurethanes (PUR) which account for 70% of the plastics used in a car, and the composites and higherend plastics which account for the rest.

As

regards

under-the-hood,

energy

savings and greater efficiency during

reinforced PA, AddWorks® LXR 701 and

STABILO and KRAIBURG TPE Bring in a Good Feeling to Writing

S

TABILO and KRAIBURG TPE have been

printing and better adhesion of surface

optimum fuel efficiency and greater

the addition of Licolub® WE 40 to PP

is well-prepared to support the growing

modified bumper compounds. The additive

enhance the performance of polymers to

resistance and low migration.

automotive industry’.

focuses on outdoor light stabilisation

Clariant Chemicals (India) Limited, Mumbai

to the touch. They are manufactured

New TPE for Drinking Water from SO.F.TER

UV

protection

of

transparent

from thermoplastic elastomers of the product group, THERMOLAST® K from

KRAIBURG TPE.

working together for more than a

Excellent adhesion to PP and other

specialist for thermoplastic elastomers

fast and easy 2-component injection

decade on the future of handwriting: the supplies the international writing utensil manufacturer

thermoplasts such as PC/ABS and the

moulding manufacturing process make THERMOLAST®

STABILO International GmbH

with

virtually

user-friendly and highly functional products

for writing, drawing and highlighting.

The most recent compositions include

the pointball and EASYball ballpoint

pens, the worker colourful roller ball pen,

the GREEN BOSS and BOSS EXECUTIVE highlighters and the SMARTgraph pencil.

STABILO writing utensils feature a non-

slip gripping surface that is pleasant

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unlimited

possibilities terms

a

diverse spectrum of

The new Laprene 830.556 is a plasticiserfree compound characterised by high transparency and excellent flexibility.

K

be dyed and offers

pens

offers

suitable for contact with drinking water

according to the WRAS (BS 6920) norm.

material can easily

pleasant to hold.

STABILO

O.F.TER. presents a new TPE for extrusion

writing utensils. The

material that makes and

S

ideal for STABILO

THERMOLAST® K, the pencils

www.clariant.in

THERMOLAST® are

suitable

of

in

design

and

functionality.

all

conventional

for

K

compounds

manufacturing processes; in addition to their excellent adhesion they also feature

outstanding

of dirt and impurities that may be present in

pipes. With its special formulation, it provides

an excellent antibacterial protection which

inhibits the growth of biofilms and bacteria. It can also be used for the production of flexible tubes for dishwasher, water dispensers or in the faucet and plumbing sector.

and

Laprene 830.556 is suitable for adhesion

For further details please contact:

For further details please contact:

www.kraiburg-tpe.com

www.softergroup.com

non-slip properties.

sealing

Its smooth, slippery surface favours the flow

KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

on polypropylene (PP).

SO.F.TER, Italy

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Netstal Presents Efficient System for Production of Medical Parts

N

etstal,

the

manufacturer,

Swiss

provides

petri dishes with a diameter of 90 mm

are manufactured on an ELION 3200-1000

with a mould supplied by the Swiss firm, SchĂśttli. The material is a polystyrene

machine

with a mould flow rate of less than 3.5

system

g/10 min that has been approved by the

expertise in production of ultra light petri

American regulatory agency, FDA. The

dishes in an 8+8 cavity mould. ‘Together

with experienced system partners, Netstal

packaging, regardless of whether a corona

process is automated using a handling

demands of speed, cleanliness and top

height must vary or a tubular bag must

Geku. German firm, Motan is responsible

dish systems ranging from 2+2 to 16+16

does not influence the speed’, continues

device is supplied by Single (Germany).

offers turnkey solutions that meet the

treatment must be integrated, the stacking

device supplied by the German company,

cost effectiveness that are placed on petri

be labelled. Everything is possible and

for material preparation, while the cooling

cavities’, explains Dr. Patrick Blessing, Head

Dr. Blessing.

of Business Unit MED, Netstal.

Using the 8+8 cavity production system

‘We offer solutions from granulate to

Windsor Commissions Another BARON Series Five Layer Blown Film Line

W

indsor has successfully

installed half a dozen

with a cycle time of less than 3.7 seconds,

the highly quality conscious

Windsor successfully removes

control,

of the graceful performance of

a truly world class technology

of ultrasonic bubble diameter two

automatic

station

surface

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winders

along with auto splicing and change over system.

The above features enable

till date. The latest installation is

of the film at high line

the BARON 1500 infinity model

five layer blown film line at M/s. Trimurty Group, Bangalore.

This is a fully loaded line incorporated with complete automation,

manufactured

by a highly reputed German company.

The

automation

primarily includes the multi component gravimetric batch

excellent

thickness

control

BARON

is

a

soon.

Windsor Machines Limited, Ahmedabad

www.windsormachines.com

as non-barrier category packaging applications with same ease and accuracy!

automatic width measurement

Windsor’s footprint in

along with non contact sensors,

a seven layer blown film very

cater to barrier as well

The

control

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and

level barrier line to manufacture

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film width with an output

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throughput

BARON series, Windsor is now

all barriers in making available

versatile series and is

The BARON series is

with

market of barrier films. By virtue

speeds and high outputs.

blenders for each extruder along

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and control system by virtue

BARON series five layer blown

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COVER STORY

Enablers to Growth The Polymer Processing Industry

The interaction highlights myriad approaches that would enhance the growth of the vibrant Indian plastics processing industry; acting as catalysts ‘Taking India to the World’.

T

he polymer processing industry has picked up

process flow from the conceptualisation to application

potential output of the sector is expected to

changes happening. The Government definitely seems

Birla, Chairman, Xpro India Limited in dialogue with

for growth of enterprises in place (including building

significant pace over the past few years. The

stage is not totally glitch free; we certainly see some

touch 20 million metric tonne by 2020, says Sidharth

to have taken this up as a priority. Putting key enablers

POLYMERS Communiqué.

a conducive environment for businesses) has been

Q. A large number of polymer processing companies in India, today have a global presence. With the focus of this issue being, ‘Taking India to the World’, what kind of growth do you envisage for this industry by 2020?

anticipate positive developments on this front.

Q. Is technology availability / access a hindrance in the globalisation of the plastics processing industry in India?

The polymer processing industry has picked up

Access to technology has been an issue in the

take a cue from numbers, with the starting point as

India. At present, the downstream plastics processing

one million tonne mark (in 1991 - 92). The next million

There is also wide variation in technology and scale of

years. However, more recently we see a discernible

of the downstream sector, significant investments

tonne being added every two years. Given the demand

on R&D is required to address energy efficiency in

and applicability of polymers across a wide gamut of

with advances in material handling technology, waste

The potential output of the sector is expected to touch

this end, our industry has been requesting the creation

significant pace over the past few years. Just to

expansion of the plastics processing industry in

1974 - 75, it took almost three decades to reach the

industry is highly fragmented with over 40,000 units.

tonne increase was achieved over a period of six

operation. In order to enhance the competitiveness

momentum in growth with an additional million

are required in machinery. In addition, larger focus

dynamics, especially in some of the emerging markets

processing and bring in greater process efficiency

sectors, we see this exponential growth to continue.

reduction technology and process protocols. Towards

20 million metric tonne by 2020.

of a ‘Technology Upgradation Fund’ similar to that

Q. It was recently quoted that India has come down in rank as far as innovation is concerned.

Do you see whether processes are in place for innovations to happen?

Q. In continuation to the above question, what do you consider are the bottlenecks / roadblocks for the growth of this industry?

existing in the textile industry.

Yes, some recent reports indicate a lower rank for India

Besides technology availability, there are a host of

optimistic about the situation at present. Though the

can be easily sorted with Government intervention.

as far as innovation is concerned. However, we are very

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correctly identified as an imperative. Going ahead, we

other issues which hamper growth of this sector and

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2014

The recent visit of Chinese Premier to India has sent a very positive signal, opening doors for collaboration in a plethora of areas.

Sidharth Birla

Chairman, Xpro India Limited

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First and foremost, the overall import

Last, but not the least, there is a

Key tariff lines in Chapters 29, 39, 40, 54 and

plastic products is amongst the lowest

of usage of plastics given its impact on

granted earlier. Further, regarding handling

duty prevailing in the country for finished

when compared to other developing countries, besides several specific instances

of inverted duty structure discouraging

Given the demand dynamics,

especially in some of the emerging markets and

applicability of

polymers across

a wide gamut of sectors, we see

this exponential growth to continue.

domestic Similarly,

production.

the

excise

duty on polymers and

articles of plastics are in the highest slab rate.

Both these issues merit attention.

Next, we should seek to

correct

the

lop-

sidedness created by

the slew of FTAs signed

over the past decade. In fact, most of the FTAs have adversely affected

the industry, which is still grappling to face

the onslaught of preferential imports on a non-level playing field.

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substantial negative public perception the environment. This issue needs to be handled deftly.

Q. What Government actions / initiatives, you think, could help boost the business confidence?

What changes in the current tax environment do you feel will act as enablers for growth?

We have made regular submissions

suggesting effective solutions to deal with issues mentioned earlier. To begin with, there is a need to re-align the import

duties on articles of plastics in India with

those applicable in other developing countries. We also feel that given the use

of plastic products in critical areas, the

55 needs to be excluded from concessions

the environment sustainability issue, the municipalities may be advised to set up

plastic waste collections centres and involve the industry in such initiatives.

In addition to the above, the Government may consider creating plastic parks at different locations. Industry clusters can be a major growth initiative by co-locating

similar industries with associated activities in a contiguous location.

Q. What are your views on the current Sino-India trade as regards the plastics processing industry?

China-India trade in plastic articles is clearly in favour of China at present.

excise duty on polymers and articles of plastics should be reduced. This would

ensure better compliance and boost demand as well. There is also a need to take

a comprehensive review of FTAs as well.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Plastics Machinery Industry: The Indo-German Engineering Trade Update India is still a favourite destination for Foreign Direct Investments with investments of Euro 15.17 billion during 2013-14. Per capita income of Indians has reached Euro 902 per annum during 2013-14 indicating their growing purchasing power.

Rajesh Nath Managing Director VDMA German Engineering Federation India Liaison Office, Kolkata

Indo-German Trade

The estimated growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was 4.9% for FY 2013-14 as against the growth rates of 4.5% and

6.7% during FY 2012-13 and FY 2011-12, respectively.

India is still a favourite destination for Foreign Direct Investments with

investments of Euro 15.17 billion during

2013-14. Per capita income of Indians has reached Euro 902 per annum during 2013-14

indicating

purchasing power.

their

growing

Overall industrial production showed a

marginal growth of 0.7% during 2013-14.

Significantly, manufacturing sector grew

at the rate of 1.4%. The services sector has grown 6.9% in 2013-14, on the back of 7%

during 2012-13. Agriculture sector grew by

Maharashtra with around

39% share of

German investments

remains to be the most

attractive destination for

German investments in

India.

4.6% during April-March 2013-14, on the back of 1.4% growth during 2012-13.

Core

infrastructure

sector

grew

by

2.5% during 2013-14 as compared to

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growth rate of 2.6% achieved during the

corresponding period of 2012-13. Despite difficult conditions in the global economy,

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exports continued to be robust in the current year. India registered

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Shirish V. Div

a growth of 4% to reach Euro 228 billion for the fiscal year 2013-14,

ctor Managing Dire t Ltd. cron India Pv ila M Ferromatik

turing nery manufac Plastics machi been growing business has e y driven by th el rapidly, larg an di In e th of th healthy grow led with rise in up co y, om econ e, osable incom personal disp in s of plastic enhanced uses ns and easy io at ic pl ap various by finance offered availability of . ns tio itu st in al various financi

while imports declined by 8.1% to Euro 329 billion.

In 2013, the trade between India and Germany declined nearly by

7.5% to Euro 16.1 billion (Rs. 1,32,020 crores) from a figure of nearly

Euro 17.4 billion in 2012. Indian imports from Germany experienced decline of 11.5% over the previous year and amounted to Euro 9.2 billion.

Exports from India to Germany attained a value of Euro 6.9 billion

(Rs. 56,580 crores) in 2013. This was a slight decrease of 1.5% as compared to the year 2012.

In 2013, the total import of machinery from Germany reached

a volume of Euro 2.98 billion (Rs. 24,436 crores). This was a decrease by 17.6% as compared with the same period of time in the previous year.

In 2013, among the machinery sectors, major demand of German equipment was for Power Transmission (9.5%), Material Handling (5.1%), Textile Machinery (7.3%), Machine Tools (7.7%), Construction Equipment &

Building Material Machinery (4.7%) and Plastic & Rubber Machinery (3.2%).

There are other sectors like printing, paper, food processing and packaging which are growing steadily in India.

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MARKET

Italian Processing Machinery Manufacturing

A Glimpse

The machine supply covers a wide range of single and twin screw extruders, injection moulding machinery, several kinds of extrusion and injection blow moulding machines suitable for producing both, small bottles and very large containers and even several lines of machinery for rigid and flexible polyurethane foams amongst others.

The Evolution

Existing since the early fifties, Italian plastics and rubber processing machinery and moulds has steadily grown during the second half of the last

century, reaching a technological sophistication,

targeting productivity and quality levels to be sold all over the world and, in particular, to be highly appreciated by the most industrialised countries.

The progressive increase of the turnover along

the past decades has also been supported by the progress of polymers consumption in the

world, thanks to the high versatility for different

applications which translates to a better economical choice. Functionality of plastics also extends to the preservation of natural resources on account of it being easily recyclable, via mechanical or thermal recovery systems, when no more usability can be derived from the product.

Mario Maggiani General Manager ASSOCOMAPLAST Italy

China, Germany and Italy, put together, are a

significant producers and exports of plastics and

rubber processing as well as recycling machinery and moulds.

Injection-blow moulding machine.

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Italian Exports of Plastics and Rubber Processing Machinery and Moulds

The very slight

decline in demand from overseas,

which represents over 65% of total production, kept revenue losses within 2.5%

with respect to

2012 and further improved an already very

positive balance of trade.

(Million Euro)

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

Flexographic Printing Machines

79

118

119

129

127

Plants for Mono and Multifilaments

55

23

56

50

27

Injection Moulding Machines

67

79

120

96

127

Extruders

183

238

288

312

301

Blow Moulding Machines

123

119

129

152

136

Thermoforming Machines

24

40

76

49

45

Presses for Tyres and Inner Tubes

19

18

33

29

39

Presses

55

57

73

77

72

140

99

146

150

149

Machines for Reactive Resins

20

27

30

36

42

Machines for Foamed Products

13

18

31

29

35

Equipment for Size Reduction

16

16

21

20

20

Mixers

17

15

27

31

27

8

10

10

16

10

Other Machines

218

308

333

346

347

Parts and Components

244

302

352

354

360

Moulds

551

525

585

697

688

1832

2012

2429

2573

2552

Machinery for Moulding or Forming

Cutting Machines

Total Table 1

Market Update

The present and up-to-date Italian technology matches

with the global demand as its machine supply varies a lot, covering a wide range of single and twin screw extruders

from 20 to 400 mm, injection moulding machinery from 20 to 10,000 tonne clamping force, several kinds of extrusion and

injection blow moulding machines suitable for producing both, small bottles and very large containers and even several

lines of machinery for rigid and flexible polyurethane foams amongst others.

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INTERACTION

Technology Advances for a Greener Process The new age technology provides superior process control, makes machine setups easy and fast which reduces wastage and are more energy efficient.

‘We find that the key to India’s success in terms of ‘Taking India to the World’ will be our ability to upgrade technology, drastically improve quality and derive competitive edge by economies of scale’, says Apurva Kane, Sr. Vice President, Mamata Machinery in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.

Apurva Kane, Sr. Vice President

Mamata Machinery, Ahmedabad

Q. Technology to be a key enabler for the plastics processing industry. What are your views on the same? key enabler for the plastics processing industry.

Q. The focus of this issue of POLYMERS Communiqué being ‘Taking India to the World’, what are your thoughts as regards the growing position of the Indian plastics industry?

which were followed by DC motors, followed by

terms of ‘Taking India to the World’ will be

As the market grows, controls are going to be the

Earlier machines used to have simple AC motors

We find that the key to India’s success in

AC frequency motors and now, usage of servo

our ability to upgrade technology, drastically

motors technology is becoming more and more

common. The new age technology provides superior process control, makes machine setups

improve quality and derive competitive edge by economies of scale.

easy and fast which reduces wastage and are

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production costs and allows industry to grow.

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more energy efficient. This, in turn, helps reduce

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GROWTH STORY

Milacron to Invest USD 30 million to Expand Indian Production Capacity

Taking India to the World

We have a ‘Made in India, for India’ strategy. It makes immense business sense for us, helping us directly target a growing set of customers with locally made products in India and sold, globally.

M

ilacron LLC, leader in high precision

plastics processing technologies and

control systems plans to further invest

USD 30 million in its India operations. The firm plans to invest USD 20 million in Ferromatik

Milacron India’s Ahmedabad facility to double its manufacturing capacity of injection moulding machines and blow moulding machines as well as commence the production of extrusion

expansion at its Coimbatore facility to meet the growing customer needs.

Announcing the investment, Tom Goeke, President and CEO, Milacron says, ‘We certainly

share the new Government’s ‘Make in India’

philosophy. In fact, we have a ‘Made in India, for India’ strategy.

line. It will invest another USD 10 million in

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HUMAN RESOURCE

Industry Growth Demands Skilled Manpower The Raffia Sector Update The significance of ‘Skilled Training’ is also highlighted by our Hon’ble Prime Minister in one of his speeches when he stressed upon the 3 ‘S’, ‘The more we focus on skill, scale and speed, it will increase India’s growth trajectory’.

P

lastics raffia or woven sack sector is one of

the key segments of the plastics processing industry

in

India,

contributing

to

the

growth of consumption of commodity plastics like polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).

Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC)

Tarpaulins of different types and applications

Leno bags for fruit and vegetable packaging

Wrapping fabrics

Other tailor-made applications of woven fabrics

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The plastics woven industry can be classified into

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the following major product packaging categories depending upon the end use applications:

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Geotextiles / agri-textiles

/ bags for packaging

Industry Success Measures

food

PE and PP materials consumed by the raffia sector

of Raj Kumar Lohia Chairman Lohia Group Kanpur

shipping / logistic areas etc. l

Polyolefin woven sacks

in postal, parcel, courier, goods transportation /

fertilizer,

grain,

cement,

sugar,

petrochemical products, poultry / animal feed / agricultural

produces,

resins and chemicals etc.

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It is estimated that around 1.5 million tonnes of

(including masterbatches, additives used in the processing of polymers) in India, account for 15%

of the total polymer consumption in the country.

Key determinants for the success of any industry

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TTRC: The Training Institution Exclusively for the Raffia Sector

Considering the significance of the 3rd ‘M’- Manpower for sustainable

growth of the raffia sector, Lohia group envisioned establishing a training institution exclusively for the raffia sector at Kanpur, India

and named it as Technical Training & Research Centre (TTRC).

Lohia group has allocated around 7 acre land for creating TTRC as an independent division of the group, with objectives blended

with CSR commitment to impart skills to unemployed youth for or manufacturing sector are the ‘3 M’ – Material,

employment generation as well as to support the growing raffia

Machinery and Manpower.

industry by providing skilled and trained manpower.

Material: The 1st Key Element for Success

The TTRC campus has a state-of-the-art industrial workshop

It is a fact that significant progress has taken

place in investment and augmentation of the

1st ‘M’ - Plastics material manufacturing capacity in

appreciated by the industry.

Since TTRC commenced its operation in September 2012, TTRC

3.1 million tonnes in 2012-13 is likely to increase

Operators, Fitters, Winder Operators, Tape Plant Coperators),

to 4.89 million tonnes in 2016-17). The raffia sector

together with masterbatches and additives

used in the raffia industry may have the share of

There is an

35 - 37%. Similarly, PE material consumption

imperative need

was about 3.4 million tonnes, projected to

to set up 4 - 5

reach to 4.94 million tonnes by 2016-17 @ CARG of 9.6%, share of PE for raffia and

regional training

centres in different regions, where the situated.

practical training), classrooms, library, testing laboratory etc. and is

India, sector wise growth of PE and PP. The CARG of

PP is projected to be about 12% (Consumption of

raffia industry is

equipped with the latest in technology (plant and machines for

associated applications in woven sacks or fabric should be about 14-15%.

In 2012-13, the total manufacturing capacity of thermoplastic polymers in India was over

has trained around 250 operators in different disciplines (Loom 60 Supervisors / Executives (Fresh as well as working personnel from the industry) and 10 new entrpreneurs venturing into the

raffia sector. TTRC adopted a systematic approach to create a pool of trained and knowledge based manpower in the raffia industry, as represented in Figure 1.

The USP of TTRC

The first formal technical training and support centre for the

Experienced pool of faculty and instructors, having vast

Curriculum and methodology based on vocational training

Industrial ambience and exposure imparted to trainees as

‘Learner License’ model of training ensures the trainees to pick

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10 million tonnes and it is expected that

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4.8 million tonnes would be available in

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capacities as well as new entrants to the polymer

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by

2016-17,

additional

capacity

of

India with expansion of existing petrochemical manufacturing business.

Machinery: The 2 Key Element for Success 2000-01 to 2012-13) has witnessed good growth in the number of plastics processing machinery in India, installed capacity as well as polymer consumption.

As far as the plastics processing machinery for the

experience in the raffia industry.

model (70% practical and 30% theory).

‘Pre-employment cum Induction Training’.

up operating or supervisory efficiency within a short period of 1 - 3 month(s) depending on industry placement.

nd

As regards the 2nd ‘M’ - Machinery, last decade (from

raffia industry in India.

Residential facilities (Hostel) for trainees within the training

For working executives, supervisors and operators, an apt

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centre campus.

institution for skill enhancement and knowledge upgradation to improve their working performance in the industry.

raffia sector is concerned....

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REPORT

Plastics Packaging Waste Statistics A EPRO Review Packaging contributes with 62% of all plastics waste, but as much as 82% of all plastics are recycled. Packaging, thus, lifts the average recycling rate for all plastics in Europe.

Netherlands ranked on the top with a

Plastics Packaging Sector Statistics

EU-27+2 recycled 5.4 m tonnes, 34.7% of all its plastics packaging waste in 2012, easily surpassing the EU’s minimum target of 22.5%, based on the

latest Annual Report Plastics - The Facts 2012. This

report has been produced in partnership between PlasticsEurope, EuPC, EuPR and EPRO (The Plastic Data Alliance).

Energy recovery hit 34.5% (2011: 33.2%). In total

The recycling rate for plastics packaging rose from

33.6% in 2011 to 34.7% in 2012. This shows the National recycling schemes in Europe, based on

extended producer responsibility (EPR) have done

well. Each country has normally, either by law or a covenant, fixed National targets for recycling

recycling rate of

50.6% followed by Czech Republic,

Slovakia, Sweden and Estonia.

and energy recovery. These regulations are based

on the EU directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste (94/62/EU).

69.2% (2011: 66.8%) of all plastics packaging waste was recovered in 2012, the balance going to landfills and incineration without energy recovery.

The recovery results for packaging of 69.2%

are better than for other plastic applications as

the recovery rate for all plastics reached 62.3% (2011: 59.3%). Packaging contributes with 62% of all plastics waste, but as much as 82% of all plastics are recycled. Packaging, thus, lifts the average recycling rate for all plastics in Europe.

Peter Sundt Secretary General European Association of Plastics Recycling and Recovery Organisations (EPRO) Belgium

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About EPRO EPRO is the association of the National organisations charged with organising and promoting recycling and recovery of plastics throughout Europe.

EPRO provides a unique forum for leading specialists in plastics waste management from across Europe to exchange learning, develop integrated plastics packaging waste strategies and support technological development.

EPRO has 19 members from 16 countries.

Except for Malta, all the EU-27+2 countries in

packaging waste in 2012 and all obtained a total

recycling. A total of 19 countries even recycled

90%. This means that less than 10% was landfilled

2012 exceeded the EU minimum targets of 22.5% more than 30%. In 2012, Netherlands ranked on

the top with a recycling rate of 50.6% followed by Czech Republic, Slovakia, Sweden and Estonia.

in these countries. At the other end of the ranking list, we find a couple of countries that still do not energy recover any plastics waste.

Regarding energy recovery results, there are

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IN PERSPECTIVE

Reviewing CIPAD 2014 The country papers clearly highlighted a growing positive sentiment across the globe as regards the plastics industry.

Arvind M. Mehta Chairman, Governing Council AIPMA Past President, AIPMA & Plastindia Foundation

A

t the CIPAD 2014 international forum,

largest industry there. The industry is on a

presented

USD 9.6 billion. Plastics export in 2013 was

global association leaders met and their

country

papers,

exchanged ideas, information and news over two days with a focused update from converters and machinery manufacturers.

The event was attended by representatives of

high with new investments to the tune of

USD 60.1 billion. The production of Shale Gas

surged by 440% between 2007 and 2012. By

2020, the plastics industry here is expecting to generate employment for 2.1 million people.

11 countries (USA, UK, Germany, Italy, Canada,

Refineries in the USA are making good profits

South Africa). Leading speakers from across the

to gas based conversion of polymers. With

Finland, Switzerland, Mexico, India, Spain and globe addressed the members.

Country Update India

due to migration from crude based conversion significantly reduced polymer prices, polymer producers in the USA are making excellent

margins as they continue to sell at market based prices.

For countries such as Germany and Italy, their

business with India has not grown to the extent

as with China and the USA. Exports to China from Germany was up by 30%. Our GDP of less than 4% is a concern area.

A new Governance seems to have brought a new hope for a turnaround of the Indian economy.

USA The sentiment of the plastics industry in

the USA is very positive and it is the 3rd

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UK UK’s GDP is expected to grow 3% this year.

Manufacturing grew by 1.4%. Business investment grew by 2.7% and unemployment has fallen. Bank interest rate is 0.5% since the last five years.

There is an emphasis on removing plastics from landfills by 2020 and concentrate on recycling and energy recovery.

Shale Gas is expected to be a significant game changer for UK.

Germany In the world production of plastics and rubber machines in 2013, Germany accounted for 22.2%.

Thought the machinery sales to China and the USA grew by 30%, the same was not true for India.

With the business sentiment being positive,

packaging grew by 3.5%, construction by 2.1% and

medical by 2.7%. Most companies expect increased turnover, margin and exports.

A big positive here being that Germany has managed to achieve 100% recycling.

Japan The Japanese economy is on a moderate recovery with business investment and corporate profits on

the rise. Exports and industrial production is almost flat. They produced 10.6 million tonnes of plastic

raw materials (PE 24.9%, PP 21.6%, PVC 14.1%, PS

7%, PET 5%, ABS / SAN 4.3% and balance others) and products nearly the same quantity.

Plastics

include 24.8%,

consumption

packaging

automotives

across

37.4%,

key

building

8.1%,

verticals

material

agriculture

houseware 5.2% and balance others.

6.4%,

They export plastics waste to the tune of 18 lakh tonnes per annum to countries like China,

Taiwan,

Malaysia,

South

Korea

etc.

The trend of waste recycling in Japan shows 80% is

utilised – mechanical recycling (22%), liquefaction gasification and blast furnace (4%), densified

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refuse derived fuel (12%), incineration with power generation (32%), incineration with heat utilisation facility (10%).

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MANAGEMENT

Win Win Ecosystem The New Approach at Windsor Meeting a number of plastics processors, we realised that a plastics processor, today, has a huge job in hand to stitch an entire solution together for producing his end product.

Thus, the need. learning, and you can only learn if you stay

humble and are ready to listen. We want

to take a ‘Humble’ position of listening

Nitin Chowdhary

and learning.

Dy. Chief Executive Officer Windsor Machines Ltd.

T

Ahmedabad

he prime focus and the most important outcome, is to provide the best solution to the customer

that we all jointly serve today - The Plastics

Processor, says Nitin Chowdhary, Dy. Chief Executive Officer, Windsor in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué.

I believe that the only way to grow is by

Meeting

a

number

of

plastics

processors, we realised that a plastics

To be agile in our actions and our strategy,

processor, today, has a huge job in

industry, as a whole and from any individual

together for producing his end product.

contribute in our learning.

auxiliary,

To give a platform of this joint industry

staff / operators and so on. In order to

we want to listen and learn from the plastics

hand to stitch an entire solution

player who is willing to collaborate and

They need to look at the machinery,

learning and collaboration, we now adopt the ‘Win Win’ Ecosystem.

The prime focus and the most important

Q. What is the ‘0% Ego and 100% Humble’ approach of Windsor?

Q. What does the ‘Win Win’ Ecosystem do?

outcome, is to provide the best solution

to the customer that we all jointly serve today - The Plastics Processor. If they ‘Win’, we all ‘Win’.

moulds,

plastics

/

resin

supplier, financing, training of their keep our commitment to the journey

towards making ‘Happy Customers’, we adopt the ‘Win Win’ Ecosystem.

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MARKET

END USE DEMAND DRIVES INDIAN POLYOLEFIN SECTOR Indian polyolefins industry has potential and opportunity for higher growth in the next five years. Growth in the coming years is projected at 10% - 12% level, which still is higher than GDP.

Introduction

applications and challenge of balancing growth with

with the most important types being Polyethylene (PE)

Despite slow down in the Indian economy during the

more than 80% of capacity / production of polymers

GDP and this growth is expected to continue in the

Polyolefins form the largest group of thermoplastics and Polypropylene (PP). PE and PP together constitute in India.

environmental concerns.

last two years, polyolefin demand grew at twice the next five years too.

The Indian polymer industry is poised for another G. D. Ramadas Senior Manager Petrochemicals Marketing Indian Oil Corporation Limited

bout of consolidation / growth in

production

capacities,

focus on new technologies for feedstock, polymer production, development

of

end-use

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A TRIBUTE

Our Tribute to Chandrakant N. Doshi, Rajoo Engineers; the Show Must Go On...

I

A strong believer of the ethos of Indian manufacturing, he came with a dream, converted it into a conviction, fulfilled it and left us with his vision.

t was a moment of deep grief for

oriented markets. With the success that he

Chandrakant N. Doshi left for his

of Rajoo Engineers, as a company

the entire plastics fraternity when

heavenly abode.

Even today his vision continues to guide

and motivate the industry! He is considered

an undisputed visionary and one of the

met, the world started taking cognizance

explore new ideas and believed that what is good for society is what is truly ethical.

on a mission.

Totally unpretentious in all aspects of life – he was always willing to evaluate and

foremost entrepreneurs of independent India. Among the first to recognise the

potential of the plastics industry; his

approach, fascination to make technology work and passion positioned Rajoo on the

global plastic industry map as a quality

supplier of plastic extrusion machinery.

He was convinced that the ethos of Indian manufacturing along with the capabilities

harboured by Rajoo would give rise to

products that would be world-class, that

too at aggressive and affordable prices.

His fascination for exports was evident,

as he initiated exports just within four

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EVENT

World Packaging Congress 2015 Presented by the Indian Institute of Packaging Scheduled between 9th and 10th October, 2015 at Hotel Renaissance Convention Centre, Mumbai concurrently with the 6th international packaging exhibition, INDIAPACK. The theme of the congress is, ‘Packaging: Strategies for Global Competitiveness’.

I

n today’s competitive world, packaging plays a crucial role in creating value addition to each and every product. In

the global scenario, it is imperative for us

to continuously upgrade our knowledge to be at par with the latest technologies and strategies.

With this objective in mind, the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) is organising the

World

Packaging

Congress

2015

8th and 11th October, 2015.

The theme of the congress is, ‘Packaging: Strategies for Global Competitiveness’. The congress will explore the latest developments,

techniques and technologies in terms of

packaging materials, machinery and also systems. Eminent packaging professionals

and academics from across the globe will converge at Mumbai during the congress.

concurrently with INDIAPACK 2015 which

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EVENT

WorldStar Packaging Awards 2015 Open for Entries

W

orld Packaging Organisation (WPO) has opened its entries for WorldStar

Packaging Awards 2015 from 1st July,

2014 upto 10th October, 2014.

‘In its 46th year, WorldStar is one of the major events of WPO and last year attracted 249 entries

from 35 countries around the world. The aim, for our next competition, is to increase the number of

entries and countries participating’, says Thomas

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packaging award, the WorldStar is based on the judges’ consensus that a pack is superior in its

own right and better in its class, in execution or innovation by comparison.

Judging Criteria, Categories and More The judges consider the following criteria:

Protection and preservation of contents

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Ease of handling, filling, opening and

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materials, market)

There is a new category this year, the ‘Point of Sale Category’ that recognises the best

packaging in the end of aisle display in store units / counter display.

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IPI National Seminar on Flexible Packaging and Recycling A Grand Success The presence of over 300 participants from various sectors of the industry was very encouraging.

A

National seminar was organised by the Indian Plastics Institute (IPI) at Hotel

Hyatt, Ahmedabad on 6th September,

2014 on, ‘Flexible Packaging and Recycling: Trends and Opportunities’.

The spectrum of subjects covered included materials, technology, measurements, scenario

and prospects. It was well supported by eminent speakers from the industry as Dow, DuPont, Reliance Industries Ltd., Windsor Machines, Prashant Trivedi Honorary Secretary IPI Ahmedabad Chapter Ahmedabad

Reifenhauser, GMS Plastic Machinery, Mamata, Plastiblends and Agilent Technologies. The

mentioned companies were also the sponsors along with OPaL and Plastindia.

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Inaugural Session

During the inaugural session, Rajiv Trivedi, Seminar Chairman welcomed all the dignitaries

as well as the participants and highlighted the theme of the seminar.

N. K. Balgi, Chairman, IPI - Governing Council

emphasised on the aspect of technology as

well as concerns of packaging materials due to its short usage life connecting it to the importance of recycling.

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IN PERSPECTIVE

IPLEX 2014: Scaling Heights The 4-day plastics expo, IPLEX 2014 concludes. Over 25,000 visitors visited the South India’s biggest exposition. The business transacted during the fair was worth USD 150 million.

I

PLEX

plastics 8

th

biggest exposition on plastics registered

August, 2014 at Hitex

(the worth of the machinery on display).

the

exposition

and 11

Exhibition

international

2014, th

Centre,

held

between

Hyderabad

was

organised by the Plastic Manufacturers

Associations of Southern States and inaugurated by Ananth Kumar, Minister

for Chemical and Fertilizers, Government of India.

‘The 4-day fair, IPLEX 2014, South India’s

a record business worth USD 150 million We had only anticipated USD 100 million; but, it has surpassed our expectations’, says V. Anil Reddy, Convener, IPLEX.

The footfall has been very good, which was over 25,000. The 250 National and

international exhibitors who showcased various products and services were happy

the way the fare registered a quality footfall with serious business visitors.

V. Anil Reddy Convener, IPLEX Hyderabad

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ElitePlus and CPMA Organise the 2nd International Conference on Injection and Blow Moulding 500 attendees from 260 Indian and overseas companies across 10 countries attend the conference.

T

he 2nd international conference on

injection and blow moulding was held between 21 and 22 st

nd

August,

2014 at Hotel The Lalit organised by ElitePlus

Business Services and CPMA. The specific

focus was on polyethylene, polypropylene and PET - all 3 major polymers - on one

platform with parcipation from all verticals

including raw material providers, convertors and end users.

Lifetime Achievement Awards The Lifetime Achievement Awards has become an integral part of ElitePlus and CPMA conferences.

Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to Vaman V. Parekh and Sharad V. Parekh from

Nilkamal Ltd. and Francis Yu from Yudo, Korea.

They have made an indelible mark in injection

moulding household products and injection moulding processes, respectively.

The conference focused on important innovations

in

materials,

processing,

applications, quality control and sustainability to enable entrepreneurs as well as injection

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Events Rotoplas

6th - 9th October, 2014 Donald E. Stephens Convention Centre, IL, USA

Fakuma

14th - 18th October, 2014 Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre, Germany

ITHEC 2014

27th - 28th October, 2014 Congress Centre Bremen, Germany

Plast Show

6th - 9th November, 2014 Race Course Ground, Rajkot

Rotoplas is an exposition for the rotational moulding industry offering the latest in advanced technology, products, services and innovative parts made specifically for the rotomoulding process.

The 23rd international trade fair for plastics processing, Fakuma offers a comprehensive overview of all plastics technologies be it injection moulding, extrusion technology or thermoforming.

The 2nd international conference and exhibition on thermoplastic composites will present new lightweight concepts, materials trends and innovative manufacturing technologies in the field of thermoplastic composites.

Believes in enriching business and life with new possibilities, the exhibitions is planned and customised to suit business needs and help generate maximum footfalls and leads.

PlastNepal 2014

14th - 16th November, 2014 Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall, Nepal

PLASTIMAGEN MEXICO 2014 18th – 21st November, 2014 Centro Banamex, Mexico

Plastics & Rubber Indonesia 2014 19th - 22nd November, 2014 The Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia

EXPOPLAST 2014

19th - 22nd November, 2014 Palais des congrès de Montreal, Canada

PlastNepal 2014 will showcase innovative technologies in machinery and equipment, raw materials, semi-finished products, finished products and services related to the plastics industry.

PLASTIMAGEN MEXICO 2014 will have companies showcasing the latest plastics solutions for manufacturers in industries such as automotive, medical devices, construction, packaging, agriculture and electromechanical.

The 27th international plastics and rubber machinery, processing and materials exhibition is offering wide range of networking platforms as well as presenting the whole spectrum of technology from leading global suppliers.

EXPOPLAST provides the opportunity for access to new suppliers displaying equipment, new technologies and materials to help you lower costs, reduce waste and increase efficiencies.

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Technical Training & Research Centre (TTRC) (A division of LOHIA CORP LIMITED) Lohia Corp Limited (LCL) is one of world’s largest manufacturers of tape extrusion lines, winders, circular looms, equipment / machinery for secondary / finishing operations on plastics woven fabric. LCL has established a state-of-the-art Technical Training & Research Centre (TTRC) at Kanpur, India with the prime objective to develop skilled technical manpower for the plastic sacks / woven fabric or raffia industry, which is one of the biggest segment for plastics / polymer consumption in India. TTRC of LCL is the first of its kind initiative in India for the raffia industry to cater to the consistent demand of trained / skilled manpower. To cater to the growing needs of skilled technical staff & create pool of knowledge based manpower, TTRC conducts variety of training programmes & courses on different disciplines of plastics woven sack manufacturing, as follows:

Course Title

1) Operator cum Technician Course

(Tapeline, Loom, BCS)

Duration

Entry Qualification

20 weeks

X / XII / ITI

2) Supervisor Course 16 weeks

Science Graduate / Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical / Textile / Plastics Engg

3)

1-4 weeks

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4) Quality Supervisor Course for

Working Personnel

1-2 weeks

Science Graduate

5) In-plant / Summer Training for

Diploma & Engg Graduates on

Plastics Woven Sack Manufacturing

2-4 weeks

Final Year Engg / Diploma Students

Custom-made, Short Duration Courses for Working Personnel (Executive, Supervisors of Tape Plant, Loom & Finishing Section)

For more information/details, please contact: Director - Technical Institute

Technical Training & Research Centre (TTRC)

(A division of LOHIA CORP LIMITED) TTRC Complex, Amliha, Chaubepur, Kanpur - 209 217, INDIA Tel.: +91-99358 02229, 99350 94562 l E-mail: ttc@lohiagroup.com, Web: www.lohiagroup.com