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K 2016 - A S PECI AL FEATURE

The extraordinarily good economic state of this sector and the positive outlook for the future characterised the world’s biggest trade fair for the industry and made for an excellent mood amongst the 3,285 exhibitors of K 2016 in Düsseldorf.

BOBST K5 EXPERT, Vacuum Metalliser Unveiled

K 2016: The Global Mecca for Plastics Technology

The K5 EXPERT, unveiled during K 2016, has been designed with reliability, serviceability and robustness in mind and as such has a host of new features to give customers total peace of mind, maximum machine uptime and product quality consistency.

At K, LyondellBasell Exhibits the Right Packaging for the Modern Consumer

Technically exciting, yet competitive business environment demands innovative solutions from raw materials suppliers. Polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE) and polybutene-1 (PB-1) resins from LyondellBasell, based on world-class technologies, are the preferred materials in the production of rigid and flexible packaging.

Brückner Maschinenbau Technological Innovations at K 2016: Intelligent Line Management and More...

At K 2016, Brückner Maschinenbau presented a 10.4 m concept, for the first time ever in the world. Also, presented were Intelligent Line Management and the LISIM BOPA lines with a working width of 6.6 metres, instead of the usual 5.1 metres, among others.

NDC Technologies at K 2016: Latest in Measurement and Control Solutions

NDC Technologies, global provider of precision measurement and control solutions, debuted several new and innovative measurement systems for accurate, reliable gauging across a wide range of plastic sheet, film, pipe and tube applications at K 2016.

Davis-Standard Successfully Promotes Global Advantage at K 2016 Technologies put on K show included examples of extruder, feedscrew, die, unwind and control system advancements as well as the company’s innovative dsX technology and extensive aftermarket capabilities.

Even More Milacron Technology Witnessed at K 2016

Milacron marked its European show debut at K 2016 with its co-injection PET Technology, Mold-Masters SPRINT closure hot runners, M-AX six servo axis controller and the SmartMold module. Milacron also celebrated its new eSTORE, the mobile-friendly e-commerce site, offering a one-stop-shop for all Milacron products.

GR A SSR O O TS A PPR O A C H

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

INDUSTRY 4.0: Integrating IT and Internet Technologies for Manufacturing

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

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PLASTINDIA 2018: The Global Flavour PLASTINDIA 2018

Indian PVC Industry: Leading from the Front Veena Pathare, Senior Editor Manager

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Prof. (Dr.) N. C. Saha Director, Indian Institute of Packaging N. K. Balgi formerly President & Director at Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt. Ltd.

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Mind Speak Pushp Raj Singhvi

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In the present age, technology is playing

very effective role in increasing the rate of economic growth. Today, each country considers it as the basic tool of economic development. Only capital cannot bring development in the country. It is technical progress along with capital which can boost the rate of economic growth. The impact of technology helps in producing high quality goods with optimum utilisation of resources. This will also help in expansion of the industry and generate new employment avenues. The polymer industry is well poised for growth with implementation of modern and energy efficient, present age technology.

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Arvind Mehta

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Technology backbones like com puters, internet, mobiles have brought about a global communica tion explosion. Distances and timelin es have shrunk enormously. Mass produc tion and offering of high quality goods and services has been only possible thro ugh technology. This all has helped in economic development and growth . Technology is understood compendium as a of IT enabled processes su as intelligen ch t electronic sensing, cont and commun rol ication which levels of auto enable new mation. In India, we need to first work on ‘qua manufacturin lity g’ and ‘sm art engineer products’ be ed fore we ju mp onto technology the bandwagon fo r growth. For us our business , sound ‘produ ct engineerin and manuf g acturing en gineering’ remain as pr will iority at the current stage achieve our gr , to owth objective s.

Technologies of any field are considered to be the key tools for growth of that particular sector. Packaging technology is also not an exception. Growth of the packaging sector is witnessed due to innovative technologies in terms of higher productivity with minimal wastage in conversion, enhancement of shelf-life of perishables, effective logistics and supply chain management systems.

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Revolutionary R-PRO Conveying System from Conair Makes European Debut at K 2016

Manager, and the inventor of the system, says R-PRO is not only capable of running at low speeds, but can also operate in

the more conventional dilute phase,

he patent-pending R-PRO™ dense-

Ascend Performance Materials exhibited its growing portfolio of Vydyne® PA66 solutions at K 2016

phase

vacuum-conveying

system

developed by the Conair Group to

in the high-speed air... or at any speed in between.

minimise pellet fracturing, ‘angel hair’ and

The variable-speed capabilities of R-PRO

dilute-phase conveying made its first

the system to their exact needs. For highly

equipment wear caused by conventional appearance at a European tradeshow when K 2016 began in October, 2016. The

system can be ‘tuned’ to match material Bandera showcased its latest hightech solutions for packaging at K 2016

with individual pellets fully suspended

speed

application

requirements

and the characteristics of the material being conveyed.

now give processors the flexibility to tune

abrasive glass- and mineral-filled materials,

Doug Brewster says, “The slowest material speeds are ‘absolutely the best’.” However,

he continues, “we are finding that we can

run at higher speeds with some materials and still avoid a lot of the usual problems. This can be a big advantage for unloading

bulk trucks and railcars where more airflow is helpful.”

Braskem takes technology to the International Space Station

R-PRO test apparatus installed at Conair Technical Centre.

Other innovations on display included a new FLX-128 Plus conveying control, BritAS presents CBMF multi-functional multi-head filter for continuous melt transport at K 2016

A-B

which now can be set up to operate the R-PRO system, a new Mobile

Drying / Conveying (MDC) system with

colour

touchscreen

control interface and several other

equipment from Conair’s new MedLine®

range of clean-room-ready auxiliaries. When

the

Conair

R-PRO®

(Resin-

PROtection) conveying system was first

introduced a year ago, the focus was on slow-speed dense-phase conveying,

rburg has pulled off an unprecedented and unique triple coup at K 2016

with the world premiere of the hybrid Allrounder 1120 H - a new machine size, in a new design with the new Gestica control

system. The largest high-performance machine extends the portfolio in the

clamping force range upto 6,500 kN. At the trade fair, the exhibit produced

an eight-piece folding step stool in an exclusive Arburg design.

“The new machine size with a 6,500 kN toggle-type clamping unit is the result

of targeted expansion of our product

which eliminates pellet fracturing, dust,

‘angel hair’, equipment wear and other problems

caused

conventional

high-speed vacuum conveying. However, Doug

standard

World Premiere at K 2016, the Hybrid Allrounder from Arburg

Brewster,

Conveying

Product

Hybrid Allrounder 1120 H.

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portfolio,” explains Heinz Gaub, Managing

The innovative Gestica control system also

Arburg. The hybrid Allrounder 1120 H

feel akin to that of smart mobile devices.

Director Technology & Engineering at

Digest Cabot Corporation announced at K 2016 its planned investment in new capacity to strengthen manufacturing capabilities for conductive and engineering thermoplastics

extends the top end of the company’s products, combining electric speed and precision with hydraulic power and dynamics. The dry cycle time is

2.4 seconds and the maximum opening stroke is 1,050 millimetres.

one-click ergonomic hardware keys. The operating panel is also ergonomically tilted as well as height-adjustable and

Exhibition, Conference and Convention

presentation on Plastindia 2018. He

the

edition of Plastindia International

response from the entire Gujarat plastics

fraternity. The function was attended

by over 700 passionate owners of

plastics businesses, dignitaries, industry big-wigs and law-makers.

gave a comprehensive and dynamic further mentioned that Plastindia 2018 will scale to new heights, keeping in

mind the huge success of Plastindia 2015. In his speech, he elaborated that utmost care has been taken on

infrastructure and all facilities that have to be provided to all the exhibitors and visitors.

Erhard Wienkamp, Executive Director,

The

exclusive overseas partner of Plastindia,

Gujarat appreciated the efforts put in

Messe Dusseldorf GmbH, Germany, the was also present during the launch.

In his address, K. K. Seksaria, President, Plastindia Foundation said that plastics is one of the fastest growing industry

in India experiencing a double digit growth rate on an average. He further threw light on various other initiatives

grade, multi-touch technology as well as

Mr. Rajeev Chitalia, NEC Chairman

preview

packed event with an overwhelming

Croda demonstrated its new range of anti-scratch additives for automotive and packaging applications at K 2016

resolution, full HD screen and industry-

10th

special

18th November, 2016. It was a power-

Comexi at K 2016 offered solutions to enhance the packaging added value

These include a modern glass front, a high

An Awestruck Special Preview of PLASTINDIA 2018 in Ahmedabad

was held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on

Clariant presented new AddWorks® solutions for key plastic segments at K 2016

opens up a new dimension with a look and

taken by Plastindia Foundation which included

University

Plastindia

related issues.

and

International

environment

Chief

Chudasama,

Guest,

Cabinet

Bhupendrasinh Minister

by Plastindia team and further appealed

to the plastics industry to participate in Plastindia 2018 and experience new innovations, new technology and new developments. He went a step ahead

in mentioning that Plastindia 2018 is an initiative in lines with ‘Make in

India’ programme which shall benefit to a great extent to all the exhibitors and visitors.

The Guest of Honour, Saurabhai Patel, MLA and Ex-Cabinet Minister said

that

Gujarat

Plastindia

2015, which was held

in Gandhinagar, had

given a big boost to the

Indian plastics industry. He further conveyed that Plastindia 2018 is India’s No. 1 exhibition

and is an ideal platform for new contacts, new business and growth.

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swiveling. The Gestica is based on all

4 years of operation, TTRC has trained over

industry-standard-setting Selogica control

over 60 trained operators and supervisors

the advantages of the well-proven and

Digest Milliken & Co. at K 2016 highlighted its Millad® NX™ 8000E clarifier for extrusion blow moulded grades of polypropylene

system, but permits easier and more intuitive operation.

Workshop on QP Validation for Raffia Sector Organised at TTRC, LOHIA Corp Ltd.

extile Skill Sector Council (TSC) under the Ministry of Skill Development

& Entrepreneurship, Government of

India and Technical Training & Research

Centre (TTRC), a Division of Lohia Corp

Ltd., Kanpur organised a validation Modern Dispersions Inc. launched its new blue-tone carbon black masterbatches for the automotive market at K 2016

workshop

formalise

qualification

packs for the raffia sector for different job

roles on 16th September, 2016 at TTRC Complex, Kanpur.

Based on NSDA recommendation to formalise the raffia sector courses, TSC

identified TTRC as the only institute in India with special focus on raffia sector

training and expressed confidence that Polyone unveiled speciality colourant, additive and polymer technologies at K 2016

olvay Technology Solutions, supplier

of performance-enhancing plastic

additive technologies, announced at K 2016 that due to the trend toward automotive light-weighting, it foresees

growing demand from the automotive industry for thermoplastic polyolefins

(TPOs) through the end of the decade. In response to this increasing customer demand, the company is committed to continued innovation of its CYASORB CYNERGY SOLUTIONS® V Series stabilisers,

which enable TPOs to meet increasingly

stringent performance requirements for weatherability, thermal stability and other physical properties.

operators become part of the National

Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)

Qualification

Packs

from industries.

after

validation

objectives of QP validation and the need

to standardise the skill training courses under different job roles from Operators

growing market for TPOs, and advances in standards will continue to fuel demand as OEMs seek TPOs to help them develop

lighter, more fuel efficient automobiles with lower emissions,” says Andrea Landuzzi, Global Marketing Manager, Polymer Additives, Solvay’s Technology Solutions Global Business Unit.

to Executive category. Speaking on

Solvay’s world-class CYASORB CYNERGY

Director, TTRC highlighted the significant

the physical properties and aesthetics of

the occasion, Rajeev Kumar Dwivedi, achievement and progress made so far by LOHIA’s TTRC in creating skilled workforce

Solvay’s Advanced Stabilisers for Thermoplastic Polyolefins

“The automotive industry is a key and

plant operators, winder man and loom

Director, TSC, New Delhi outlined the

M-R

are working abroad as well.

TTRC’s unique raffia courses for tape

During the workshop, Dr. Swapna Mishra, Reifenhäuser Group unveiled progressive extrusion technology at K 2016 and demonstrated innovative strength

1200 in different disciplines and job roles,

for the raffia industry of not only India, but

globally TTRC is being recognised as the only training institute for the raffia sector.

He informed the gathering that in last

SOLUTIONS V Series stabilisers protect automotive TPOs against UV

light

extreme

exposure,

temperatures

and other environmental factors. These advanced additives can enhance TPO performance in a

broad range of automotive applications, including

bumpers,

door

panels,

instrument panels, seat back covers, pillar moldings, door trims, head and side impact areas, fender liners and flares, tail light housings and cowl vents.

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China’s XINDA Group Targets European and U.S. Markets

INDA Group (China XD), China’s plastics compounder, debuted at

K 2016. Along with its debut, the company

also introduced a series of innovative

automotive plastics applications, PLA

moulding technologies and its recent breakthrough in 3D printing materials.

XINDA’s presence at K represents the company’s expansion into world markets as a pioneering new polymer innovator that is leveraging its strong manufacturing

and innovation capabilities to serve a broader international customer base. change

the

plastics industry’s perception

Operation Officer, XINDA Group. “This is the key to deriving our future success in

overseas markets. While it is a challenging task, we are leading the trend away from using lowest-price to penetrate overseas

markets, instead focusing on the value

our products can bring. This is what our customers want.”

IPF Kolkata Appoints Ashok Jajodia as Chairman of Indplas’18

ndian Plastics Federation, Kolkata has

reposed its faith in the leadership of

Ashok Jajodia and have appointed him

“Part of XINDA’s growth strategy is to

for our customers,” says Qingwei Ma, Chief

from

‘Made in China’ to

‘Created in China,’ which means that we are delivering

the highest value

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2016

as the Chairman for the next (8th edition)

of Indplas exhibition, which

schedule

to be held in 2018 at Kolkata

(dates

and

venue of the show will be announced).

Ashok Jajodia Ashok Jajodia had successfully organised

Digest SABIC addressed rising environmental and urbanisation challenges with new solutions for transportation at K 2016

Windmöller & Hölscher presented intelligent extrusion lines during K 2016

S-W

Indplas’15, which scaled new heights.

K 2016 - A SPECIAL FEATURE

The Global Mecca for Plastics Technology

The extraordinarily good economic state of this sector and the positive outlook for the future characterised the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest trade fair for the industry and made for an excellent mood amongst the 3,285 exhibitors of K 2016 in DĂźsseldorf.

he international plastics and rubber industry

presents itself in top shape. It benefits from

a globally growing end-user market with

high quality demands and stands for impressive

innovative power across the entire value chain. The extraordinarily good economic state of this

sector and the positive outlook for the future characterised the world’s biggest trade fair for the

industry and made for an excellent mood amongst the 3,285 exhibitors of K 2016 in Düsseldorf. Companies reported a host of new leads, many of which already led to closed deals over the eight days of the trade fair, between 19th - 26th October,

2016. Ulrich Reifenhäuser, Chairman, K 2016 Advisory Board, put it in a nutshell, “I have never

seen such a vast number of decisive customers willing to buy at a trade fair before! The number and

magnitude of deals, some of which were concluded

here spontaneously, as well as the many concrete enquiries about new projects by far exceeded our expectations! It was clear from day one that

customers wanted to not only find out about new technologies, but also purchase them. There is

strong investment in all our customer industries and in all regions of the world.”

This assessment held true for all ranges on offer at the trade fair. Exhibitors unanimously confirmed

that trade visitors were extremely serious about their business negotiations and showed a

pronounced willingness to invest. Furthermore, they emphasised the again higher percentage of international visitors and their very high degree

of professional expertise as well as the fact that a

disproportionately high number of top managers and company owners had come to Düsseldorf.

The 230,000 trade visitors from over 160 countries were welcomed to the exhibition halls over the eight days of K 2016. Delighting at the results,

Werner Matthias Dornscheidt, President & CEO, Messe Düsseldorf says, “Just the sheer number of

experts visiting K 2016 impressively confirms the appeal and importance of the trade fair – since this number is once again clearly higher than at

the previous event in 2013. However, what is more important: the breakdown of trade visitors was of an exceedingly high standard. We can register a constantly good level of demand from Germany

and a disproportionately high level of interest from abroad, especially from overseas. It is known the

world over that K in Düsseldorf is THE innovation platform for the entire sector. A visit here is simply

indispensable for everyone wanting to stay ahead of the competition.”

The previous event in 2013 was attended by 218,000 visitors and 3,220 exhibitors.

The results from the visitor survey underpin the exhibitors’ view that the proportion of international

guests has risen once again: some 70% came from

abroad. Over 40% of all foreign visitors hailed from overseas – even from as far-away places as Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, the Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Oman, Madagascar, Mauritius, Surinam and Togo they travelled to the Rhine. As expected,

experts from Asia accounted for the largest group among foreign guests, which grew yet again:

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nearly 30,000 experts came from South, East and

Central Asia. Guests from India again constituted the biggest group here, but the number of

visitors from China, South Korea and Iran also rose significantly.

Almost on a par remained the proportion of visitors from the USA and Canada with some 6% of all foreign visitors. Regarding

guests

from

the

neighbouring

European countries, Italy dominated with over 10,000 visitors followed by the Netherlands

taken by Turkey, Hungary and Greece. Across all country borders, the percentage of

executives among trade visitors is extraordinarily high. Some two thirds are top managers or are in middle management. Almost 60% have the

final word on, or are decisively involved in, their

companies’ investment decisions. K plays an outstanding role in deciding which investment

will be made: almost half the visitors stated that they waited for the trade fair before realising any purchasing projects.

(some 9,500), France (some 6,700), Belgium

Exhibitors in all exhibition segments had prepared

each). There was perceptibly stronger interest

competition with convincing innovations. And

(some 6,300), Spain and Poland (some 5,000

OPINES

for K 2016 for months in order to face international

Manish Chawla Editor

POLYMERS Communiqué

K 2016, Pure Delight...

This mega event saw a truly global convergence of men and machines, thoughts and ideas, business and innovations. The excitement was palpable and energy was evident from the first hour on the first day itself. The elaborate booths and the visitor quality at the show clearly highlighted the optimism and business confidence that the companies harboured. The Indian presence was strong and significant, both as visitors and exhibitors. While a number of companies showcased their launches at K 2016, a few of them are featured here for you. From our perspective, I was delighted to reconnect to the extended POLYMERS Communiqué family of advertisers, who reflected on the magazine as the one that has set new standards in global publishing within the plastics industry. We returned motivated to further raise the performance bar to add even more value to our industry! I firmly believe that every single advertiser and reader of this publication has been instrumental in building the brand of POLYMERS Communiqué and taking it to the heights that it has reached today. A big thank you to all and in advance, wishing you Happy 2017.

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they met with enormous approval: trade visitors

experts polled ranked this segment first. 46% said

developments presented to them by raw

auxiliary materials, while for 25% semi-finished

were thrilled with the wealth of new technical

materials producers, machine manufacturers and producers of semi-finished and technical parts.

Over 70% of visitors confirmed having received information on news and trends. By their own

accounts, numerous visitors wish to immediately convert these new insights in investment: 60% of

industry decision-makers said they had visited the trade fair with concrete intentions to buy while 58% had already found new suppliers. With these

new purchases, visitors first and foremost pursued three objectives for their enterprises: expand their

product portfolio, extend production capacity

and increase efficiency. The results of the visitor

survey also confirm the positive business situation in the downstream sectors of the plastics and rubber industries: 60% of the visitors polled rate

the current situation as ‘very good’ and ‘good’ while the same percentage even expect the

situation to improve over the next twelve months. Energy, material and resource efficiency were the dominating themes at K 2016. Also meeting with avid interest were new materials, innovative

recycling concepts, new application areas for organic plastics and additive manufacturing. Smart, quick and flexible lines and services were

in high demand among customers; Industry 4.0

dominated not only lectures and discussions, but was also demonstrated hands-on at many stands.

Commenting on this Ulrich Reifenhäuser says,

“The possibilities the Internet of Things brings

stimulates strong, serious interest – especially among younger, IT-savvy customers from throughout the world. Industry 4.0 is a theme of the future that will keep us busy for years to come.” Machine and plant manufacturing, which

occupies the biggest exhibition area at K 2016

with over 1,900 exhibitors, was also the centre

of attraction for visitors; a good two thirds of all

they were predominantly interested in raw and

products and technical parts made of plastic and

rubber were the main reason for coming (multiple choices possible). Albeit the smaller sector of the two, the rubber industry made a highly

visible appearance at K 2016 and underscored its importance in the areas of mobility, leisure, household and energy.

Visitors came from all important user industries

– from the construction sector and automotive to packaging and electrical as well as medical device technology, not forgetting agriculture.

They all again gave top scores to the ranges on display in the 19 exhibition halls: 97% ensured that they had reached their goals 100% while

96% said they were impressed with the line-up at K 2016.

Also going down well with the experts from

throughout the world was the line-up of accompanying events at K 2016, especially

the Special Show “Plastics Shape the Future” and the Science Campus. The Special Show,

a central forum for swapping information, thoughts and opinions, complemented the exhibits at K for the ninth time now. This year

saw individual themed days illustrate the impact plastics have on shaping modern living

environments. The agenda featured expert discussions and entertaining presentations and sports activities as well as exciting experiments.

At the Science Campus, exhibitors and visitors to

K 2016 obtained a focused overview of scientific activities and results in the plastics and rubber sectors and were given the opportunity to make

contact with numerous universities, institutes and sponsoring organisations.

The next K in Düsseldorf will take place between 16th and 23rd October, 2019.

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BOBST K5 EXPERT

Vacuum Metalliser Unveiled

ver 80 visitors from around the world attended this year’s BOBST Manchester Open

House held at its Competence Centre on

18th October, 2016 during the time of the K show.

The event saw the world premiere of the new BOBST

K5 EXPERT, the highest productivity metalliser in the world.

The BOBST K5 EXPERT, the next generation of the successful K5000 metalliser can run at speeds upto 1200 m/min, is available in widths from 2450 mm

to 3650 mm and can house increased roll diameters

of upto 1270 mm to meet new industry trends for improved productivity.

Once again, BOBST is setting new standards in

vacuum metallisation for the packaging industry; the K5 EXPERT vacuum metalliser houses the largest coating

drum in the industry at Ø 700 mm which improves collection efficiency by 16%; this means less aluminium

consumption and increased boat life resulting in maximum productivity.

The K5 EXPERT features design innovations throughout the machine including a totally redesigned evaporation

source providing the widest coating window in the market, upto 50% wider than some available

machines which translates in better coating uniformity and collection efficiency, minimising aluminium wire waste.

A more intuitive HMI screen and software interface makes the machine easy to operate. The new design

The K5 EXPERT, unveiled during K 2016, has been designed with reliability,

serviceability and robustness in mind

and as such has a host of new features

to give customers total peace of mind,

maximum machine uptime and product quality consistency.

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2016

of the machine allows the operator to operate

everything from the front of the machine and to be positioned much closer to view the

evaporation source and metallisation process

through the strobe window; the new boat power controls are extremely easy to operate and are located in front of each boat.

Another brand new feature, unique in the

industry, is the Automatic Sequential Control (ASC) system which speeds up start-up of the

machine with minimum operator involvement

required, making the K5 EXPERT vacuum metalliser easy to operate.

In addition to the well-known BOBST winding

mechanism based on ‘true tension’ control, the new model incorporates low friction Ferrofluidic seals for an even better tension

control on the rewind; all-in-all producing

a virtually wrinkle-free, roll-to-roll vacuum metallisation process.

The K5 EXPERT has been designed with

reliability, serviceability and robustness in mind and as such has a host of new features

to give customers total peace of mind, maximum machine uptime and product quality consistency.

It also has a variety of energy saving and waste reduction features including ECO mode

which reduces energy consumption by upto 50% during stand-by and ‘Film Save’ mode

which has a synchronised faster shutter action (opening in just 5 seconds) and aluminium wire ramp-up to minimise the amount of

un-metallised film (waste) to less than 400 m per roll.

As an option, the High Deposition (HD) source has

an improved design for higher speed of operation for those metallisation jobs that require a high deposition rate of upto 4.0 OD. The

new

machine

provides

significant

cost saving innovations to reduce energy consumption, consumables usage and film waste which results in the lowest production costs available in the market. In addition,

faster venting and pump down times result in a reduced production cycle which increases the number of batches/rolls per day.

The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of the K5 EXPERT vacuum metalliser is lesser by 25% when compared to other metallisers available in the market.

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At K, LyondellBasell Exhibits

the Right Packaging for the Modern Consumer Technically exciting, yet competitive business environment demands innovative solutions

from raw materials suppliers. Polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE) and polybutene-1 (PB-1) resins from LyondellBasell, based on world-class technologies, are the preferred materials in the production of rigid and flexible packaging.

ackaging not only needs to be suitable for a huge

diversity of food and beverages, but also needs to reflect the lifestyle of the consumer. Brand owners

are increasingly pushing the boundaries of conventional packaging in order to address the rapidly evolving eating

and drinking habits across the globe. Increased convenience, longer shelf-life combined with

freshness in taste, high visual shelf-appeal, right portion size and an active effort to

minimise food waste, while reducing packaging materials are key trends driving packaging design.

This technically exciting, yet competitive business

environment

demands

innovative solutions from raw materials suppliers.

Polypropylene

(PP),

polyethylene (PE) and polybutene-1 (PB-1)

resins

from

LyondellBasell,

based on world-class technologies, are the preferred materials used by converters and selected by brand

owners in the production of rigid and flexible packaging because they can

deliver cost advantages and excellent

performance attributes.

Easy to Open and Reclose The needs of the modern consumer are driving the

future of packaging. At home or on the go, packaging

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that can be easy to open for single consumption

design, barrier properties, light weight and

multiple uses is required for many different of

to the LyondellBasell PP film portfolio are

or easy to open and reclose effectively for food products.

The broad range of LyondellBasell PB-1 Toppyl grades is designed to provide a constant, easyopening force over a wide sealing temperature window. These products offer an optimal

Moplen grade EP310J HP and Adstif grade HA3105, which are both produced using a non-phthalate catalyst system that is favoured

by customers in applications intended for

food contact.

peelable force for a broad range of packaging

Moplen EP310J HP is a heterophasic copolymer

PE, PP and also non-polyolefin substrates. The

high retorting conditions, such as pouches.

applications and for different types of substrates.

Toppyl grades can be used in a blend with PE

or to completely replace the sealing layer in a coextruded film.

Where Transparency Matters Several research studies have demonstrated that consumers typically favour packaging that

shows the product inside over those same items that do not offer this benefit.

used in applications that can be processed under Adstif HA3105 is a homopolymer typically used

in biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) metallised film.

Conversion to Non-Phthalate Catalysts LyondellBasell complies with the requirements of the European Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of

The speciality PP Clyrell product portfolio from

Chemicals (REACH), which identifies substances

requirements in rigid and flexible packaging,

across several different market segments there

and low temperature impact strength is highly

use of catalysts containing phthalate-based

LyondellBasell addresses these specific market

with certain hazardous properties. However,

where the combination of high transparency

is increasing customer attention regarding the

appreciated by customers.

components in the manufacturing process of

The Clyrell resins offer a wide range of

for food packaging, healthcare and other

products suitable for extrusion and injection

moulding, some of them specially designed for

certain polymer resins used in applications sensitive segments.

thin-walled packaging.

Therefore, LyondellBasell is proactively pursuing

Flexible Innovation

generation of non-phthalate catalysts, which

Flexible packaging is growing in popularity due to its many benefits, such as freedom of

consumer convenience. The latest additions

a portfolio of grades produced with its latest

opens the door for a range of applications that require the purest of polypropylene grades.

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Brückner Maschinenbau Technological Innovations at K 2016 Intelligent Line Management and More...

At K 2016, Brückner Maschinenbau

Intelligent Line Management

presented a 10.4 m concept, for the

Continually increasing speed and output with ever

shorter delivery times and growing demand for

first time ever in the world. Also,

quality make running a film stretching line a highly

presented were Intelligent Line

complex business. Film producers and their operating

personnel stand before increasing challenges when

Management and the LISIM BOPA

it comes to guaranteeing a stable and efficient

lines with a working width of

production with the highest quality film.

6.6 metres, instead of the usual

This is where Brückner’s ‘Intelligent Line Management’

(ILM) comes in. This is an integrated solution which

5.1 metres, among others.

smooths the way for Brückner’s customers’ ‘Smart

Production’ and ‘Industry 4.0’. The focus lies here on a new way of operating lines, putting emphasis on the process view as opposed to the usual machine

view. This new operating concept is supported by an increasing amount of assistant systems.

Along with the ‘Energy Monitor’ which is already used to monitor energy consumption at all line

components, Brückner has developed new tools and assistant systems for inline measurements and

to directly influence important film values such as temperature, haze, molecular orienteering angle or also density and porosity. For film production this brings a variety of advantages:

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process parameters to adjust and intuitive

experience from many successful projects

Transparency and traceability of production

specific production costs as well as reduced

Targeted inline control of film properties for

Increased line availability through shorter

Efficiency, productivity and flexibility through

user guidance. l

data.

a consistently high film quality.

reaction time in case of malfunctions.

assistant systems such as ‘fast product change’ or ‘energy monitor’.

Film producers will find it easier to produce the highest film quality all over the world,

independent of surroundings, time, climate and weather conditions.

BOPET Lines with 10.4 m Working Widths Nowadays the established working width for lines that produce biaxially stretched polyester packaging film (BOPET) is 8.7 m. For K 2016, Brückner Maschinenbau presented

a 10.4 m concept, for the first time ever in the world. This will fulfill the demands for

higher productivity in BOPET production: The new lines convince with around 20% more

with over 10 m working widths, from fewer energy consumption and, therefore, better overall profitability.

BOPP Lines: Lower Operating Costs with Higher Efficiency Brückner’s newly designed sliding system for transversely stretched film means speed increases

from over 600 m/min. At the same time, newly developed materials led to reduction of the lubrication use by over 50%. The new design in

combination with newly developed lubrication is the basis for lower production costs. Furthermore,

these newly developed lubrication materials are also available for upgrades on current high-performance lines.

A new winder system caters for higher line

efficiency. In the future, Brückner lines can take 40% more winder length by increasing the winder diameter from 1.55 m to 1.8 m.

More winder length means fewer roll changes and therefore less waste, which effects productivity, changeover time and energy consumption for the entire line.

output capacity with the proven speeds

BOPA: Higher Yield on Simultaneous Lines

hereby profit from Brückner Maschinenbau’s

Brückner has noticed a growing interest in

of upto 515 m/min. Film producers can

the market for polyamide

packaging films and offers a selection of line types. Brückner’s Motor

LISIM

Stretching) stretching enjoying

(Linear

Simultaneous simultaneous process

increased

demand as BOPA film can

be produced in the highest quality and with optimised finishing

characteristics.

For K 2016, the company presented LISIM BOPA lines

with a working width of 6.6

metres,

instead

the usual 5.1 metres. This

increases output by a good 30%

and

substantially

increases productivity.

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NDC Technologies at K 2016

Latest in Measurement and Control Solutions NDC Technologies, global provider of precision

measurement and control

solutions, debuted several new and innovative

measurement systems for

accurate, reliable gauging

across a wide range of plastic sheet, film, pipe and tube applications at K 2016.

isitors to NDC’s stand received a first-hand demonstration

of how these latest solutions enable plastics manufacturers to produce higher quality products, increase productivity

and realise significant production savings.

Film and Sheet Extrusion Applications NDC showcased its latest FilmPro infrared gauge for the sheet,

film and coating industries. This gauge uses advanced optical techniques to measure a wide range of film and sheet properties

with high precision. NDC’s continuing NIR developments have

resulted in the release of new non-contacting, non-nuclear infrared measurement techniques using a single gauge for

multiple applications. NDC’s modular FilmProgauge can measure the thickness of clear, voided,

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pigmented,

cavitated,

porous,

translucent

Beta LaserMike AccuScan diameter and ovality

measurement capability of the FilmPro also

four-axis gauges. The AccuScan 6000 Series

coloured and even black tinted films. The extends to single- or multi-layer products including thin, biaxially-orientated films, cast films

and CPE stretch films. It can also simultaneously measure the individual thicknesses of upto 6 different layers in co-extruded films.

Until recently, accurate thickness measurement

of voided films and battery separator films had proven difficult due to product density variation. X-ray, nuclear and basic / traditional infrared gauges all measure mass per unit area (gsm)

and then relate this to film thickness assuming constant density. NDC has now developed a new measurement model combining discrete

NIR filters and powerful gauging algorithms, and for the first time can offer with FilmProthe ability to independently measure direct film thickness measurement, the mass per unit area and an

independently computed density measurement of these products. Its unique design also provides

the capability for measuring the oil content in PE

battery films, including the wet cast film after the biax stretch part of the process.

includes the AccuScan 6012 for measuring

products upto 12 mm and the AccuScan 6050 for measuring products upto 50

mm.

provide ovality

Both

the

gauges

highest

accuracy

(upto 100%) and the

highest flaw detection accuracy

with

25%

improvement over three-

axis measurement methods.

This is accomplished through

ultra-fast diameter and ovality measurements

at 9600 scans per second coupled with the

highest single-scan accuracy in the industry

with single-scan repeatability down to 1 micron for the AccuScan 6012 and down to 2 microns for the AccuScan 6050.

Also on display was the latest Beta LaserMike

LaserSpeed® non-contact length and speed gauge with new +/-0.03% accuracy – the highest accuracy in the industry. LaserSpeed

The FilmPro gauge was demonstrated at K 2016

is an ideal solution for replacing error-prone,

System platform including NDC’s new iView Pro

off-line sample and cut-part inspection, NDC

running on NDC’s Pro.Net TDi Web Gauging TM

high-maintenance

contact

encoders.

For

Operator Work Station (OWS).

showed the latest version of its BenchMike

NDC Technologies also announced its 8000-SLIM

high-resolution display. With over 15,000

web gauging system and SlimTrak® scanner for narrow web applications. This new system from

NDC offers an economic solution to product quality management with uncompromised performance and capability. The SlimTrak scanner

has been designed with a small cross-section

measurement system now with a larger

gauges installed worldwide, BenchMike is the industry’s leading bench-top dimensional measurement system. It provides fast, accurate

dimensional measurement of inner diameter, outer diameter and wall thickness.

footprint for compact installations and supports

NDC introduced its next-generation process

Gamma Backscatter sensor. The system is built

This new process controller ties all the Beta

NDC’s IG710 and SR710 infrared sensors or a

on NDC’s renowned TDi platform and delivers fast, real-time measurement and tight control of

key product parameters such as thickness, coat weight, basis weight and moisture. The result

is a well-designed system based on proven technologies and represents an ideal solution for narrow web process lines.

Plastic Pipe and Tube Extrusion Applications NDC also displayed the latest additions to the

gauge family: the new AccuScan 6000 Series

visualisation and control system - InControl™. LaserMike gauges together to continuously monitor product dimensions and automatically control the line to keep production processes and

product quality under control. InControl brings

an advanced level of graphical user interface, functionality and ease of use to operators for increased productivity. It offers closed-loop

control, scanning flaw detection, product

defect marking, statistical process control, data collection and reporting, flexible interface and a number of other valuable features.

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Davis-Standard Successfully Promotes Global Advantage at K 2016

Technologies put on K show included examples of extruder, feedscrew, die, unwind and control system advancements as well as the company’s innovative dsX technology and extensive aftermarket capabilities.

avis-Standard, LLC exhibited the depth of

its Global Advantage™ in extrusion and converting technology during K 2016 in

Düsseldorf, 19th - 26th October.

Highlights from Davis-Standard’s K display:

Extruder with QSE Adapter This 3.5 inch (90 mm) extruder has preferred features such as computer-designed feedscrews, electrical barrel heating with air-cooling for each zone and simplified electrical installation. Mounted on the extruder was a QSE (Quick Screw Exchange) adapter, which enables processors to easily change the screw without dismantling the

melt pipes, feed block and other components. An

extraction tool is included to manually change the

breaker plate melt-filtering inserts. The adapter is engineered with an electrical pressure gauge,

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manual or motorised pressure spindle, double thermocouple for every heating zone and breaker plate with two-screen pack.

High Speed Film and Foil Unwind Designed for thin substrates, this

two-position

turret

unwind is designed for an 800 metre-per-minute splice speed for sensitive webs such as

aluminium foil at 6 µm. Unique

splice unit controls and safety

standards create excellent reliability

for high-speed splicing of complex

webs. The unwind is typically used as an

auxiliary unwind for aseptic packaging lines to maintain consistent high-speed operation.

of its kind for in-line, pre-stretch cast film

unwind for flexible packaging lines that process

built to support the industry’s core blown film

However, it can also be used as the primary

a wide range of substrates, including paper upto 150 gsm.

Feedscrew and Die Displays Davis-Standard is a global leader in feedscrews

and die designs for improved processing

market, including providers, distributors and

manufacturers. Each system is engineered for greater up-time, increased productivity and reduced waste, and backed by Davis-Standard’s 24/7 global support network.

efficiency. Multiple feedscrew designs and

Aftermarket Capabilities

as well as a seven-layer die stand from Davis-

nearly every extrusion and converting application,

finishes were shown in the booth at the K show,

Davis-Standard’s ability to service equipment for

Standard’s Gloucester Engineering product line.

including non Davis-Standard brands, is one

Also promoted was the new die rebuild services offered by Davis-Standard Limited in the United

Kingdom. The new services, which commenced in August, apply to all blown film dies from

Davis-Standard product lines and heritage brands, including Gloucester Engineering. Non

Davis-Standard brands will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This regional capability further

supports Davis-Standard’s large installed base of blown film equipment throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

dsX™ Technology This popular line of extrusion coating, cast film

and blown film equipment offers processors

advantages in price, performance and delivery.

The dsX flex-pack™ (extrusion coating) provides converters and package printers with a highvalue, competitively priced system. The dsX

s-tretch™ (cast film) is the first all-in-one system

processing. The dsX flex-film™ (blown film) is

of the company’s greatest advantages. The global aftermarket team is committed to

providing responsive, high-quality service for

all Davis-Standard equipment brands, including equipment supplied by its predecessors. This

includes spare parts, equipment retrofits, feedscrew upgrades, control system upgrades, preventative

maintenance,

modernisation

packages and technical services. Davis-Standard maintains an extensive spare parts inventory,

offers technical assistance 24 hours a day seven

days a week, and ensures a fast turnaround for in-stock parts. Davis-Standard also provides installation support, on-site operator training and upgrades for some non Davis-Standard brands. Single source responsibility for nearly every extrusion and converting application

positions Davis-Standard as one of the most capable

and

well-equipped

providers in the industry.

aftermarket

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- A SPECIAL FEATURE

Even More Milacron

Technology Witnessed at K 2016 Milacron marked its

European show debut at

K 2016 with its co-injection

PET Technology, Mold-Masters SPRINT closure hot runners,

M-AX six servo axis controller and the SmartMold module. Milacron also celebrated its new eSTORE, the mobile-

friendly e-commerce site,

offering a one-stop-shop for all Milacron products.

ilacron Holdings Corp., a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry presented additional

key technologies at K 2016. Milacron displayed its Advanced

Plastics Processing Technologies (APPT) featuring Milacron, Ferromatik

and Uniloy product branded injection, PET, blow and extrusion offerings. “Milacron is the industry’s only integrated plastics processing provider”, highlights Tom Goeke, CEO, Milacron.

Milacron’s Innovative PET Preform System with Co-injection Barrier Technology Milacron marked its European show debut at K 2016 with its co-injection PET Technology. The M-PET 300, is a servo-hydraulic co-injection PET

system, which combines key components across Milacron’s product portfolio - machines, clamps, injection unit, post mould cooling,

co-injection hot runner, mould and robots - into a single solution.

The M-PET system will be utilising a state-of-the-art co-injection hot runner system and co-injection nozzles featuring Kortec technologies. Co-injection allows the simultaneous injection of two materials in the same

mould cavity to produce a barrier solution. Steve Morris, President, Milacron

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2016

Systems stated, “Our established, German

and valve gate solutions engineered for

platform provides our customers with a

optimal part quality and greater durability

designed,

Ferromatik-Series

machine

reliable injection moulding platform that

introduces speed and efficiency to our

industry leading co-injection hot runner

lightning-fast cycles, colour changes,

for maximum uptime, while dramatically reducing overhead.

and note that Milacron’s PET systems

Milacron Celebrated New eSTORE with an Exciting Customer Contest

very impressive regarding low energy

and has received overwhelmingly positive

technology. Our customers continue to provide us with positive feedback are the quietest, easily maintained and

Milacron’s new eSTORE launched in July

consumption based on the electrification

feedback while processing thousands of

of the system. Another key feature is the

low cost to run a Milacron PET system.

Aside from low energy, our systems utilise standard technology reducing the

number of special higher cost parts (no

servo valves are used) which also ensures

parts availability.” The system is designed to co-inject a bottle grade PET skin with an oxygen barrier core. The combination

of these materials provide the mechanical properties and clarity needed for a PET

container with an oxygen barrier to extend shelf-life. Due to the simultaneous

injection of both materials, there is no fill time penalty and the system is capable of running at monolayer cycle times.

Mold-Masters SPRINT Closure Hot Runner System Launched Milacron’s Mold-Masters hot runner product brand announced that their

industry leading closure hot runner, SPRINT has launched new colour change tips. The new tips are engineered to far exceed

the performance of similar competitive

customer orders in North America and

Europe. The Milacron eSTORE team held

an exciting sign-up contest live at both Milacron booths. Qualified entrants were

walked through the new customer sign-

up process and, in doing so, entered into the daily draws. Prizes included iPads,

iPods and much more. The Milacron eSTORE is offered in 15 languages. The mobile friendly, e-commerce site is seamlessly integrated with the newly

re-designed Milacron.com, offering a

one-stop-shop for all Milacron products,

including individual parts and assemblies. Customers also had access to DME’s vast catalog, connecting them to an unrivaled

selection of mould components and MRO

supplies

24/7/365.

Customers

will benefit from simple, cost-efficient

ordering, shipping and deliveries within 24-48

hours.

Link

eSTORE – estore.milacron.com

Milacron

Mold-Masters New M-AX Six Servo Axis Controller

systems. The new SPRINT colour change

The New Mold-Masters M-AX servo

47% (v/s a standard gate tip). These new

technologically advanced controller to

tip improves colour change by upto

gating tips are available immediately

as a standard package for all SPRINT systems and are compatible with the current tip as

replacements.

Mold-Masters SPRINT

closure

hot runners are

engineered

for

speed. SPRINT is

available in hot

axis

controller

Milacron’s

most

date. The M-AX controller not only has the

same

powerhouse

TempMaster

Adaptive Process System (APS) used to control temperature in the entire

temperature control line up, but also

syncro plates and Single Electric Valve Gates (SeVG). This brand new technology

was on display in the MDCS booth featuring a fully functional multi-axis

mould provided by Accede Mold. Mould base and components are from DME.

Milacron’s SmartMold Transforms the Injection Moulding Cell Milacron’s SmartMold module is the result

of a multi-year development to make injection moulding machine cells truly

‘Smart’. The SmartMold allows different

pieces of equipment to talk to each other, improving process quality and efficiency

all while providing improved information and metrics. SmartMold collects data and reports the data via the cloud or LAN.

The Milacron SmartMold also allows for the scheduling of regular and preventive

maintenance. SmartMold was featured on Milacron’s MPET 300 machine producing PET preforms with co-injected barrier

layer, the Mold-Masters Summit valve

gate display system and Mold-Masters

new M-AX six servo axis controller system.

contains an unmatched ability to control

Milacron

functions include valve stems, core pulls,

with

motion functions as well. Servo Control

coining plates, index plates, stripper plates, ejector plates as well as driving Mold-Masters technologies like E-Drive

continues

push

the

boundaries of possibilities in plastics breakthrough

products

from

leading brands including Milacron,

Mold-Masters, DME, Ferromatik, Uniloy, TIRAD and CIMCOOL.

K 2016 - A SPECIAL FEATURE POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2016

GRASSROOTS APPROACH

INDUSTRY 4.0

Integrating IT and Internet Technologies for Manufacturing A topic for all companies; certainly for small and

medium-sized companies

where the virtual world of it draws nearer the real world of manufacturing.

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

nnovations, problem-solving expertise and highest quality are key characteristics of the German mechanical engineering industry. That is also what Industry 4.0 stands for. It is about combining information technologies with production engineering and

creating new innovative products and solutions. Without doubt, there are numerous challenges linked to it: data security, technical standards as well as necessary legal

frameworks. In addition, there are investments in research, education and training to be made and a strong demand for new business models to be satisfied. As international

competition around Industry 4.0 will increase, we have to face these challenges. There can be no doubt about it.

Current Crossroads – A Typical Scenario The small and medium sized companies in the German mechanical engineering industry are the backbone of the German industry. They guarantee growth and prosperity in the society. According to a study of the Commerzbank, the majority of companies

(86 per cent) has recognised the opportunities offered by Industry 4.0. Nevertheless, many of them are still reluctant to introduce solutions. They are reluctant despite the

opportunity that the introduction of Industry 4.0 solution approaches offers them to

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2016

The VDMA Initiative It is against this backdrop that the VDMA established the ‘VDMA Industrie 4.0 Forum’.

Together with VDMA members, the key action fields research, norms and standards, IT

security, production and business models, legal frameworks and employee qualification are advanced and the sharing of information and experience is stepped up. To sum it up, with the

fourth industrial revolution, information technology and internet technologies are integrated little by little into products and factories. The virtual world of IT draws nearer to the real

world of production. The most significant effects are greater flexibility and customisation in

manufacturing, improved resource efficiency and cost savings as well as new business models. Industrie 4.0 is thus not a parallel world, but rather an important trajectory on the way to the future of production. Use this network and join in – it really is worth it! respond to the changing conditions of global

4.0 allow to build production networks that

cycles and the increasing predatory competition

But other sectors are aware of the potential of

markets. Ever shorter product and innovation are only some examples of the challenges that

small and medium businesses have to face today.

In practical terms, the introduction of Industry 4.0 means to these companies that they can adapt

more individually to the needs of their customers and that they can offer a high variant diversity down to a batch size of 1 at prices close to mass

production prices. The approaches of Industry

produce efficiently and effectively at low costs. Industry 4.0 as well. Companies from the field of

information technology are pushing onto markets

characterised by production technology. In order To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at

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BUSINESS MIX

Align People with Organisation Objectives

Ensure Business Success Q. Your pioneered CPVC in piping and plumbing in India. What was the market response then and what is it today? I am a Chemical Engineer by qualification. I started my career as Project Engineer in

Cadila Laboratories Limited. After gaining an experience for around a year, I decided to promote M/s Shree Chemicals, a proprietorship concern, in the year 1986. In

the year 1992, I promoted Kairav Chemicals Private Limited, a pharmaceutical

venture for the manufacturing of bulk drugs. Inspired by the success achieved in this venture, I diversified into the business of plastic-pipe industry by collaborating

with Specialty Process LLC, USA. This led to immense growth and development of the company, motivating us to introduce CPVC in the Indian market and thereby,

revolutionising the Indian plastic-pipe industry by replacing the conventional metallic system with polymer products.

The journey so far was tough as the product was new for the country and was

costly compared to the conventional product (i.e.) GI pipes (Galvanised Iron). When we launched CPVC, there was over 60% import duty on the fittings for the pipes. But, I was very confident that once the concept would be accepted, the products will get fair acceptance and success in the market.

Q. Dissemination of knowledge would have been important then and equally important today. Please comment. Influencing skills are paramount for leaders and create an atmosphere in which

people feel they are treated as peers, rather than subordinates. I believe that leaders must learn to deal with potentially difficult conversations effectively to demonstrate that they are able to take leadership on issues in order to

resolve them. The most important consideration for any business is the results that it is able to achieve and in order that this potential can be realised,

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2016

“Businesses need engaged and highly

productive employees executing goals

that are aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives. Using technology to maximise business productivity

creates the platform to realise true

business success. All this is not possible without having quality manpower and hence, I feel that manpower of Astral

is its biggest strength,” states Sandeep Engineer in dialogue with

POLYMERS Communiqué.

Sandeep Engineer Managing Director Astral Poly Technik Ltd. Ahmedabad

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2016

people must be prepared to meet

challenges and opportunities head-

on. An environment that embraces challenge necessitates a greater work rate amongst the staff.

Q. The top 3 initiatives that you feel should be undertaken to grow this industry further. We should think of our customer when working on innovative products and we must make conscious efforts to supply them with the best. The best quality piping materials may cause

problems if the installations are not carried out correctly. Therefore, to

educate the plumber and make them aware about the new technology

products is a must for the growth of the industry.

Q. What are the key ways that you feel a company can go about building brands in this sector?

Q. What role has technology and automation played in your success?

For building a brand, giving quality

business productivity can be traced to

products at the right price is very

important in today’s scenario. Similarly, the end user must be educated about

the product, its quality etc.; only then can

he make his decisions and demand for a brand.

and delivering best services to all our

stakeholders. Astral has a full-fledged, development

division

to constantly improve, innovate and to engineer new developments. This

division has a fully integrated product

We should also make end user aware so

development

environment

will

agree

that

an organisation’s ability to successfully execute on overall strategy. What else

ensures business success? Businesses need engaged and highly productive employees

executing

goals

that

are aligned with the organisation’s Using technology to maximise business

At Astral, we always believe in quality

and

everyone

strategic objectives.

Q. The biggest strength of Astral Pipes according to you.

research

Almost

that

productivity to

creates

realise

true

the

business

platform

success.

Business productivity software ensures

organisations have the tools to overcome execution related challenges everyday,

thus prospering in today’s economic times. Increased business productivity can

be traced to the automation of processes allowing

for

faster

communication

that they demand for new technology

encompasses the development process

and most important initiative which I

of products to manufacturing. Astral

consider is to focus on quality.

and

incorporate

There are many different reasons to

a crucial role. Customers are

plumbing industry to benefit customers.

normally the major reason for many

product. If they are not

requirements for IS and ASTM Standards.

they

NSF for our own compound and product.

products and industry can grow. Last

all the way from conceptual design

feel that the industry should

constantly strives to upgrade processes

In any industry, quality plays

international

paying to get a good quality

We test our products beyond the

happy with the quality,

We are the first Indian company having

alternative. So, quality

All this is not possible without having

plays

will an

find

important

role in the growth of any industry.

materials,

and

developments

quality

the

manpower

and hence, I feel

that manpower of

Astral is its biggest strength.

of strategy, increased time spent on strategic priorities and greater project completion rates. automate.

Increased

companies

desiring

productivity a

competitive

advantage. Automation also offers low operational variability. Variability is directly

related to quality and productivity. Other

reasons to automate include the presence of hazardous working environment and

the high cost of human labour. Some businesses automate processes in order

to reduce production time, increase manufacturing flexibility, reduce costs,

eliminate human error, or make up for

a labour shortage. Decisions associated with automation are usually concerned

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POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2016

SIVARAM SPEAKS

Adding Safety to Lithium Ion Batteries

Fascinating World of Invisible Polymers

echargeable

lithium

ion

batteries

have become ubiquitous since Sony

Corporation first introduced them

in Japan in 1990. Today, every electronic device from a smart phone to a laptop, from

a wristwatch to a medical device, from an

electric car to a Boeing 777 uses lithium

Today, about 1000 billion m2 of separator film is produced globally. The share of the value of the separator in a lithium ion battery components is about 20 - 25% with a projected value of over USD 3 billion by 2020.

ion battery to store energy. The market for lithium ion batteries reached USD 12 billion

in 2012 and is expected to double by 2017.

These batteries are light in weight (lithium

Cylindrical

is one of the lightest metal), can store enormous amount of energy (150 watt-hours

per kilogram), can hold its charge for a long

time (loss of only 5% charge per month) and can be charged and discharged several

hundred times without any deleterious effect.

The Insides of an LIB Similar to any battery, a lithium ion battery (LIB) has a cathode (typically, lithium cobalt

oxide, lithium cobalt phosphate etc.), an anode (a layered graphite), lithium salt (typically, LiPF6) and a liquid electrolyte (typically a

ratio of 1 : mixture of ethylene carbonate and Dr. S. Sivaram Former Director, CSIR-NCL Honorary Professor and INSA Senior Scientist Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune

Cathode Anode Separator Cell Case

Prismatic Cylindrical (18650) and prismatic format of lithium ion battery.

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Lithium ion batteries are currently manufactured in

three formats; one, the most familiar button cells

A e

Cathode

Anode

Electrolyte

used in small devices; second, cylindrical with a dimension of 65 mm long and 18.6 mm diameter (termed as 18650 cells) and third, flat cells called

prismatic cells (Refer opening figure). For example, Tesla Motors uses 18650 standard format cylindrical

cells in Model S cars. The battery pack consists 7,104 cells giving a total power of 85 kWh. Cu Current Collector

Graphene Li+ Solvent LiMO2 Structure Molecule Layer Structure

Al Current Collector

Figure 1: Schematic of a lithium ion battery consisting of the negative electrode (graphitic carbon) and positive electrode (Li-intercalation compound).

dimethyl carbonate). The cathode and the anode are separated by a thin film of a porous polymer, which

is insulating, but allows the transport of lithium ions from the cathode to the anode and vice versa during

the charging and discharging cycles. The porous

polymer film is called a ‘separator’ since it prevents the direct electrical contact of the cathode and the anode.

A typical internal structure of a lithium ion battery

is as shown in Figure 1. During a charging cycle,

lithium ions present in the cathode migrate through the electrolyte medium to the anode where they intercalate into the layers of graphite. An external

electrical power source injects electrons into the

anode. At the same time, the cathode gives up some of its lithium ions, which move through the

electrolyte to the anode and remain there. During this process, electricity is stored in the battery in the form

of chemical energy. During the discharging cycle, the lithium ions de-intercalate from the graphite anode and migrate across the electrolyte to the cathode, enabling the release of electrons to the outer circuit to perform the electrical work.

Separator – The Critical Component The separator is a critical component of the

battery and its properties have a strong impact

on cell production, cell performance, life and most importantly, reliability and safety, although

the separator does not ‘directly’ participate in any reactions1. It provides a physical barrier between the

anode and the cathode, at the same time enabling the exchange of ionic charge carriers, namely the

lithium ions, between the two electrodes to control

the number of lithium ions and their mobility. The

porous structure of the separator is filled with the liquid electrolyte (lithium salt dissolved in a mixture

of one or more solvents). Separators currently used are made of polyolefins; either, polyethylene or polypropylene which are rendered porous by

a mechanical mono- or bi-axial orientation during

film extrusion. In this respect, a polyolefin derived battery separator is no different than a packaging

film produced by biaxial orientation, a familiar

processing technique. However, the value addition to polyolefins in a battery application is huge.

Market Share Separator films are sold in rolls and priced by

square foot and not by weight. There are just a few manufacturers of polyolefins based separator films. They are Asahi Kasei (Hipore, www.asahi-

kasei.co.jp/hipore; and Celgard, www.celgard. com), Toray (Setela, www.toray-bsf.com), Ube (UPore,

www.ube-ind.co.jp),

Entek

(Teklon,

www.entek.com) and Targray (www.targray.com). All of them have a broad portfolio of products based

polyethylene

and

polypropylene

(monolayer) and co-extruded PP/PE/PP (trilayer) films in thickness ranging from 16 to 25 microns. Hipore, Setela and Teklon are single layer PE;

whereas, UPore and Targray are available in single To know more, please subscribe to Polymers Communiqué at Figure 2: Rolls of polyolefin separator films.

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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...

Kamal Tandon

General Manager

GAIL (India) Limited

Absolutely opposite to the late nights on Saturdays and relaxed mornings on Sundays, I prefer to go to sleep on time on Saturdays. One thing which I look forward to is my Sunday morning’s long run which is the most important part of my overall running schedule. The 14 - 21 km long run on Sunday early morning is my main activity during the weekend. The feeling on completing the run gives me satisfaction and keeps me going through the whole week.

Bipin M. Shah Director

Trend Plastpouchpack Pvt. Ltd.

Any Entrepreneur works very aggressively to achieve his goals, but many times providence decides what to give. I have enjoyed pinnacles in different avenues of trade bodies and association of the plastics industry, contributed to education skills, manpower development, innovation and R&D for novel approach to Indian needs. Now, I have found my inner core peace of weekends. The lush green of the Golf Course and fresh air rejuvenates me for the next week in abundance. At the age of 72, I relish the opportunity which I can take keeping in good health and joyful physical outlets. Apart from golfing, information on development areas around the globe keeps me busy at leisure times. I am always ready to give more to my fraternity 7x24.

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2016

Parag Chheda

Joint Managing Director

Prince Pipes & Fittings Pvt. Ltd.

When it comes to free time, I do the same things that you and your friends would do. I like to read books, listen to ghazals and spend quality time with my family. However, when it comes to hobbies, I am profoundly passionate about working out at the gymnasium and also love to travel to destinations closer to nature and greenery.

Nitin Chowdhary Deputy CEO

Windsor Machines Limited

Weekends, for me, is to spend time with family or a journey into the mountains. Delhi is just a day’s drive or a short flight away from one the best Himalayan destinations. The pull for me is the serenity and a humbling experience gazing at the majestic Himalayas.

Vipul S. Shah

COO – Petrochemicals

Reliance Industries Ltd.

For me, weekends are to unplug and unwind from the compelling rigor of a working week. I tend to rejuvenate my mind by spending time with family & friends - depending on the mood watching a movie or catching a play or going out to a nice restaurant with friends etc. In my ‘me-time’, I pursue some interests or hit the gym. Also, I take the opportunity to ruminate through the highs & lows of the week gone by, contemplating my areas of improvement and plans for the next.

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2016

GLOBAL CURRY

PLASTINDIA 2018 The Global Flavour

“The upturn experienced in this sector for months now, along with confidence of companies to be able to showcase pioneering product innovations for all sections of the value-added chain are raising justified hopes of a good fair and brisk post-fair business,” says Rajeev Chitalia in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué. Q. The ‘Global Flavour’ @ PI 2018; do we see a changing profile of the global curry?

PLASTINDIA 2018 is an event not to be missed. More so, the different pavilions planned for

It is with great expectations that companies from

typical verticals would be inviting diverse profiles

Gujarat, to one of the world’s most important trade

Solutions for saving resources and energy efficiency

the plastics industry will come to Gandhinagar, fair in their sector, PLASTINDIA (PI) 2018. The upturn

experienced in this sector for months now, along with the confidence of companies to be able to

showcase pioneering product innovations for

of exhibitors and visitors alike.

dominate many product launches and the sector is marked by a desire to manufacture products in

an environmentally-friendly, yet cost-effective way.

all sections of the value-added chain are raising

Q. Changing trends in B2B interactions. Your views please.

business. Moreover, these expectations are actually

It is important to keep in mind that a marketer

trade fair.

businesses can face challenges at times. With the

Exhibitors indeed are looking forward to having

strategies that the PLASTINDIA 2018 team will use

justified hopes of a good fair and brisk post-fair

even going to exceed over the six days of the

concrete project enquiries, intense negotiations with trade visitors from across the world and

a remarkable number of business deals, some of which can even conclude instantaneously

and quite a number can be worth millions.

Indeed, at PLASTINDIA 2018, we will see a global conglomerate, the reasons being India is one of the major consumer markets with all

positives and business-friendly policies of the

Government of India. For the plastics industry,

who only promoted and sells directly to other B2B interactions, couples with the approach and would ensure enhanced deliverables.

B2B marketers, at times, tend to focus too much on

the features of their products or services, and not enough on intangible benefits. We wish to remind

people that for an enhanced impact, it is essential to highlight benefits such as stress reduction, clarity, focus, time savings, more time with family etc.

All in all, B2B interactions will succeed if customers are indeed consumers first!

POLYMERS Communiqué l October - November 2016

As a skilled and strategic marketer within a channel enterprise, PLASTINDIA 2018 will help launch, promote and accelerate your B2B marketing programmes.

Q. Composites are set to get a special platform in PLASTINDIA 2018. What opportunities do you see the composites industry offering? Composites refers to material composed of two or

more organic, ceramic, glass or metal substances that is lighter than sum of its parts.

They can be tailor-made to be 10 times stronger

than steel or a fifth of that metal’s weight. This

material offers stiffness, corrosion and fatigue resistance. It is these qualities that composites

are entering into the mainstream as a substance of choice. PLASTINDIA 2018 will dedicate one

‘special pavilion’ to composites as the global

trend in manufacturing is turning to this plastic wonder material.

Q. Any distinct trends you witness in the plastics industry globally? Two trends are setting in namely bioplastics and 3D printing technology.

Bioplastics have gained a lot of attention in recent

years as a supplement and sometimes alternative

to conventional plastics. Anybody wishing to learn more about their potential will have numerous opportunities at PLASTINDIA 2018 to witness the latest information on the bioplastics business.

This event offers both, designers and material

companies the possibility to demonstrate the use

of polymers in different product areas. Examples will be included from the automotive and medical

industry, consumer electronics, packaging sector, 3D printing and sports, to name a few.

Q. You have some long-standing relationships with your event partners. Can you please share with us the pivotal role they play in the success of PLASTINDIA events? Rajeev Chitalia Chairman - NEC PLASTINDIA 2018

The supporting body EUROMAP and all the

three overseas partners i.e. Messe Düsseldorf

GmbH, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. and Pilatus International Co. Ltd. have shown their interest to increase their sales target and have assured to get not only increased number of exhibitors, but

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also quality of participating companies.

This itself speaks a lot about the dynamic platform

PLASTINDIA

2018.

The

overseas partners have, thus, requested for reserving additional space in major halls at the venue.

Q. Do you see the need of changing the concept of pavilions from general pavilions to specialised and focused pavilions? We are introducing industry-focused

pavilions for the first time viz. Composites,

Business visitors and exhibitors would

Automotives, Medical & Healthcare,

participating from various parts of the

These pavilions will emphasise on

spectrum of products and innovations

shape the markets tomorrow. All the

witness a varied array of companies

Sports and 3D Printing & Prototyping.

world, all embracing, covering the entire

what is important today and what will

from basic to high-tech solutions.

key processing and user industries

Our partners have shown keen interest to

organise

Plastindia

respective

joint

promotions

Foundation appointed

presentations, conferences,

within

with

their

would come to PLASTINDIA for their

information and make their investment decisions here.

Shaping plastics in terms of its properties

advertising

opportunities and challenges. Interest

territories

international

press

and design has opened doors to million

campaigns in trade magazines, internet

focused

new

developments,

saving, lightweight constructions, material

portals etc., by which, image and recognition

innovative

reach to all segments of the global

combinations in the fields of medicine,

PLASTINDIA

exhibition

plastics industry.

would

technologies

for

energy

electrical engineering etc.

Decision makers and buyers interested

in semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastics will definitely want

to visit these industry-focused pavilions as well.

Also, our PM’s ‘Make in India’ project

gives boost to the above industries and thus, PLASTINDIA aims to target the said segments of the industry.

Q. 3D printing is going to revolutionise a number of sectors. What according to you would be the biggest impact areas? Any specific comments on change in the prototyping approach? With implementation of 3D printing,

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MARKET DYNAMICS

Indian PVC Industry Leading from the Front

Touted as possibly the ‘most researched plastic’ globally, independent studies conducted deem this polymer to meet all the health and safety standards for applications it is designed for. Around 2,500 processors are said to be involved in PVC processing in the country with a large majority converting the polymer to pipes. Overview

moulding segments, PVC outdid them by netting a

A steady growth rate that far outshines that of other

polymers, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is said to have a

promising future in store in India. Rising demand for goods to cater to the needs of a growing population,

growing agricultural and infrastructure sectors and

a high dependence on imports are key factors that have made India one of the most-closely tracked PVC markets, worldwide.

Rising Agriculture and Infrastructure Needs

growth of 20%, ably supported by the rising demand for construction and agricultural infrastructure.

According to industry estimates, the Indian PVC market

grew by close to 10% in the fiscal year 2015-2016 and stood at 2.7 m tonnes. Of this, 74% was consumed in

the pipes and fittings sector, up from a modest 14% in 1975. This is in stark contrast to the consumption pattern worldwide, where pipes and fittings account for only 43%.

The Indian government continues to emphasise on increasing cultivable land across the country and supports

Indian major, Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) in its

efforts through subsidies and investments to promote

communicated that domestic polymer demand in

demand for PVC pipes across the country. On the other

11% year-on-year (YOY). While the more mainstream

to support an increased need for housing in the urban

showed modest growth figures of 7 - 8% buoyed

profiles, wires and cables as well as flooring.

second quarter fiscal year 2016-2017 financial report

agricultural output. This is expected to widely boost

India during the first half of the current year grew by

hand, the rising middle-income population is expected

polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) polymers

and rural areas, adding on to demand for pipes, window

by rising demand in the consumer packaging and

Usage of PVC in medical packaging is also said to be a fast-growing segment in a developing country such as India. Rising healthcare needs are expected to give rise

to increased demand for disposable medical devices. In Veena Pathare Senior Editor Manager ICIS, Singapore

addition to being fine drug packaging options, polymers such as PVC double up as effective drug delivery devices and are also increasingly being turned to for making implants and prosthetics.

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Indian petrochemical manufacturers

growth prospects.

facilities. Moreover, a PVC production

over 10 kg in China, furthering PVC

10%

43%

High Dependence on Imports The Indian PVC industry has witnessed remarkable growth in the last ten years.

17%

According to ICIS Consulting estimates, the total Indian PVC demand stood at

19%

just under 3 m tonnes in 2015 and saw a compound annual growth rate

Pipes and Fittings

Profiles

Wires and Cables

Others

Films and Sheets

Floorings

Figure 1: Global PVC demand split.

PVC is also a popular choice in consumer goods. This segment is considered to be yet another fast-growing, as market

players seek new opportunities to replace glass, wood, metal and paper in everyday applications.

India’s per capita PVC consumption

is currently around2 kg, which is low

(CAGR) of 10.06% between 2005 and 2015. India also overtook China in

2012 to become the largest PVC

importer worldwide. India’s imports

for financial year 2015-2016 stood at close to 1.6 m tonnes and accounted for over half of the total PVC demand in the country.

Currently, most of the PVC produced is based on imported ethylene dichloride (EDC) or vinyl chloride monomer (VCM).

A widening trade deficit has created

room for new capacities, but lack of ethylene availability has deterred most

from planning new manufacturing unit would also call for additional investments and outlets for caustic soda and chlorine, adding on to the capital expenditure and deeming the investment less attractive.

In a bid to improve the manufacturing sector’s output and its contribution to the GDP, the Indian government, back in 2007, had launched the development

of five petrochemical hubs across the country. Known as Petroleum, Chemicals

and Petrochemical Investment Regions (PCPIRs), each of these would include a

refinery and/or a cracker as petrochemical feedstock company to serve as an anchor.

This would then provide feedstock to

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