SA Plastics, Composites & Rubber, Aug/Sept 2016

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VOL 14 ISSUE 4 – AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2016

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Luran® | Luran®S | NAS® | Zylar® | Terlux® | Novodur® | Styrolux®

WATER CLEAR TRANSPARENCY that looks as stunning as ice or as sparkling as crystal BRILLIANT COLORABILITY inherent in all INEOS Styrolution products, featuring beautiful color depth, extremely intense colors and an enormous variety of hues RESISTANCE TO MEDIA including outstanding chemical resistance, heat resistance and high durability SCRATCH RESISITANCE for an enduring, sophisticated surface quality HIGH GLOSS eye-catching and brilliant surfaces that dazzle Luran®; Luran®S; NAS®; Zylar®; Terlux®; Novodur®; INEOS Styrolux®; are registered INEOS Styrolution products

INEOS Styrolution is the world’s leading supplier of styrenic plastics for cosmetics packaging with a deep understanding of the industry, its applications and value chains.

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BY THE WAY

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Top tank – RotoTank exhibited its massive 40,000-litre water tank for the ¿ UVW WLPH DW WKH 1DPSR VKRZ in Bothaville in the Free State in May (see page 26)

Destiny of bag levies revealed O1( ZRQGHUV LI WKH RI¿ FLDO DW WKH Department of Environmental Affairs who spilled the beans about what the plastic bag levy funds, all R1,2-billion, were actually used for still has his job?

We’ve decided to keep the gentleman’s identity secret, but the short story he told makes interesting reading: the money went to fund the Working for Fire and Working for Water projects. Numerous people were employed with these government projects, which we are sure no-one will argue with, but the point is that the funds were not used for what they were intended, in an area where there too is a major need for environmental action as well as the development of structures for start-up businesses such as collection and recycling enterprises.

So, rather than progress being made for the industry, criticism of the industry has if anything increased.

Having said all this, the industry has made no progress in changing the situation and the Treasury will probably dust off and repeat its statements that it has absolutely no idea what the collected funds are being used for, what a joke!

Major victory for PCASA in Labour Appeals Court AFTER an incredible 8-year struggle, the Labour Appeal Court has handed down judgement in the matter between the Plastics Convertors Association of South Africa (PCASA) and its members versus NUMSA, MEWUSA and CEPPWAWU. The Labour Appeals Court’s ruling found that the Plastics Negotiating Forum was not only duly established as a forum in the Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MEIBC), but was in fact established as the exclusive forum for negotiations in the plastics industry in South Africa.

This judgement has been well received by the plastics industry, as this entails that all negotiations from July 2014 and future negotiations will only be done in a separate forum (the PNF), independent from the rest of the metal industry, which will allow the plastics industry to FROOHFWLYHO\ EDUJDLQ PRUH HIIHFWLYHO\ DQG IRFXV RQ LQGXVWU\ VSHFL¿ F issues instead of having to follow an unrelated industry agreement.

“The South African Plastics Industry is currently in the throes of one of the most challenging periods in its history. We regard this judgement as a massive achievement for both employers and employees in the plastic industry at large. We are now in a position to create a strong and more effective system that will ensure sustainable economic growth and job creation,” said Johan Pieterse, CEO of PCASA. This dispute began in 2008 when parties of the MEIBC agreed to establish a separate forum to negotiate conditions of employment for the plastics industry within the MEIBC. Unfortunately, this forum was QRW ¿ QDOLVHG DQG WKH 3&$6$ ZDV IRUFHG WR ZLWKGUDZ DV D SDUW\ WR WKH MEIBC in 2011 out of frustration.

Cleanup and Recycle SA Week Plastics Institute of Southern Africa

Association of Rotational Moulders of South Africa

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Cleanup and Recycle SA Week, will be from 12-17 September, incorporating Recycling Day SA on Friday 16 September and International Coastal Cleanup Day RQ 6DWXUGD\ 6HSWHPEHU 7R ¿ QG METHING HAVE SO … IF YOU out how you can participate, contact TO SAY de: if you e bright si Plastics/SA on www.plasticsinfo.co.za Look at th wisdom to e gem of have som to us at ease write m impart, pl iafrica.co s@ tic as sapl

Volume 14 No 4

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MCG buys LR Plastics, creates MCG Flexibles

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Bounty Brands on expansion trail, buys Tuffy

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Rare Plastics proving serious contender

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Lumoss Mouldings commissions latest Maritime machine

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High Frequency Heating celebrate 30 years’ successful local manufacturing

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ASSOCIATION NEWS IOM3 – ‘Green’ developments for rubber injection moulding

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• RT 70 control system • Solid-state relay (SSR)instead of heating contactor • Automatic phasechanger for pump direction (clockwise) • Alarm buzzer • Heating capacity 9 kW • Cooling capacity 24-90 kW • Pump capacity 60 litres/min, 3.8 bar

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Type 150 Smart Temperature control units for oil up to 150°C

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K2016 PREVIEW The premier platform for the global plastics & rubber industries

… for large injection moulds, extruders, rollers, autoclaves and other processing equipment

Temperature control units for water up to 90°C

DESIGN Innovation Challenge shows creative use of thermoplastics

High-performance temperature control units

New, more efficient Type 90 Smart

INDUSTRY NEWS enX buys West African group in major deal

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• Controller RT61 PID • Outlet temperature max 150°C • Heating capacity at 400V 6 kW • Cooling capacity 28kW @ 140°C • Pump capacity 60 litres/min, 3.8 bar

BOOKS & WEB Trend VWXG\ E\ %$6) LQQRYDWLYH PDWHULDOV for products of the future

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WORLD NEWS Covestro supports unique exhibition in London

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• Simultaneous readout of temperature set-point and actual value

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• Clear arrangement of operating and indicating elements • Solid state relay (SSR) instead of heating contactor • All components exposed to water are made of non-rusting materials, hence long service-life

ON THE COVER RARE Plastics may just be two years old, but it’s proving to be a serious competitor in the South $IULFDQ +'3( SLSH DQG ¿ WWLQJV LQGXVWU\ 7R GDWH LW KDV completed a number of substantial contracts in the mining and infrastructure arena for Mopani Copper 0LQHV .DWDQJD 0LQLQJ DQG .RQNROD &RSSHU 0LQHV $QRWKHU VLJQL¿ FDQW VWHS ZDV WKH DFTXLVLWLRQ UHFHQWO\ RI a large pipe coiler, with the unit being used to coil 4km RI & SLSH LQ P FRLOV D ¿ UVW LQ WKH ORFDO $IULFDQ +'3( SLSH VHFWRU

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• Achieves estimated 24% reduction in rejects and 20% increase in productivity

JENOWILL SERVICES Contact – Willy Tschopp Tel: 021 551 7241 Fax: 021 551 7243 28C Lilly Park, Railway Rd Montague Gardens, Cape Town jenowill@iafrica.com www.regloplas.com

COMMENT Imagined Earth – A new initiative in South Africa and possibly the continent, Imagined Earth is a reverse recycling concept where consumers insert empty plastic bottles or cans into what is effectively a vending machine, in return for which they earn points which can be then used to buy something such as airtime or a commute. Seven machines are being put LQWR XVH LQ YDULRXV FHQWUHV DURXQG WKH FRXQWU\ DQG RQH RI WKH Âż UVW DW *XUX FRIIHH VKRS in Parktown North in Johannesburg, offers a free coffee to every 25th person who makes such a ‘deposit’. Could be a winning solution! Read more on page 12

Acquisitions, expansions and innovation THIS ISSUE

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A SERIES of roadshows took place recently in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban to launch ExxonMobil’s exciting new resin technology with several new grades on existing platforms and an entirely new platform Exceed™ XP ‘when extreme performance matters’.

On hand to meet and interact with current and new customers were a number of senior ExxonMobil managers from technology, sales and marketing including Jacques QuÊmÊrÊ, ExxonMobil’s global sales manager.

ExxonMobil’s new technology is designed to achieve the same or improved performance of current packaging using less plastic supporting ExxonMobil’s stated environmental life cycle strategy of the four R’s – Reduce, Recover, Re-use and 5HF\FOH 7KLV OHDGV WR PRUH HI¿ FLHQW EHWWHU performing, more environmentally friendly, cost effective packaging solutions for cus-

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tomers and end users.

6SHDNLQJ DW WKH WKLUG DQG Âż QDO URDG show event at Spier Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, Brussels-based QuĂŠmĂŠrĂŠ, said 2016 was proving to be a very important year for the group. “Not only are we introducing 14 new resins to the market, but we have also RSHQHG QHZ RIÂż FHV LQ &DSH 7RZQ DQG Nigeria to better service our clients on the African continents,â€? QuĂŠmĂŠrĂŠ announced as he introduced Michael Vinck, ExxonMobil’s new account manager who will be based in Cape Town. “Our forecasts for the next 10 years show that we need to prepare for a VLJQLÂż FDQW LQFUHDVH LQ WKH GHPDQG IRU SHW rochemicals, owing to the growing world population and an increasing middle class.

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Michael Vinck of ExxonMobil with Grant Scholtz and Cesseri Taylor of Transpaco Flexibles Cape Town

Ready to play – The combined team – including the ExxonMobil Chemical contingent together with their SA agents and suppliers, Polysaf/ Shore Chemical and West African group – were looking in a good shape at the outset as well as at the conclusion of their three-stop roadshow across South Africa PHOTOS: NOLENE HEAN

materials to the polyethylene and polypropylene industries, ExxonMobil boasts 17 large, integrated manufacturing locations around the world. Two of the latest additions to the group’s range of performance polymers to be introduced to the South African market include: y Vistamaxx™ performance polymers, which are able to improve and extend the SURSHUWLHV RI SRO\SURS\OHQH WR PHHW VSHFL¿ F application requirements. Vistamax polymers are particularly effective in modifying PP to HQKDQFH À H[LELOLW\ VRIW WRXFK LPSDFW VWUHQJWK and adhesion, while maintaining clarity and reducing stress whitening; and y Exceed™ XP, which is a new benchmark for food packaging solutions that require eXtreme Performance. The new solution enables convertors to fabricate exWUHPHO\ GDPDJH UHVLVWDQW ¿ OP WR SURWHFW DQG preserve food products with high integrity packaging. www.corporate.exxonmobil.com

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Floors Coetzee of Ferrostaal (the Kiefel/ Reifenhäuser agent), Ismail Simjee, operations director at Tropic Plastics of Durban and Andrew Pienaar of Polysaf

Stephaan van der Westhuizen and Alex van Dyk of Nuclear Packaging with Andrew Smith from Cibapac

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Tiny glass beads have reinforcement, À OOHU YDOXH

Hollow glass microspheres are commonly considered to act as ‘ball bearings’ during the processing of polymer, which is reported to result in improved process cycle times ,reduced mould and machine wear and LPSURYHG Ă€ RZ DOORZLQJ Âż OOLQJ RI WKLQQHU DQG more intricate part sections

6SKHULFDO JODVV PLFURVSKHUHV XVHG DV IXQFWLRQDO Âż OOHUV IRU SHUIRUPDQFH HQKDQFHPHQW CREST Chemicals, based in Epping Industrial in Cape Town, recently hosted principal, Potters Industries, a producer of engineered glass materials serving the polymer additives industry.

Crest Chemicals represents Potters in the South African market and imports a range of both solid and hollow glass microspheres from Potters and stocks them with warehousing in Johannesburg, Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.

Through its research and technology advancements, Potters has developed product lines that include hollow glass microspheres used as weight-reducing Âż OOHUV LQ IDEULFDWHG SODVWLFV DXWRPRWLYH body putties, as extenders in adhesives and coating formulations and are used as sensitizers in industrial explosives.

Alison Vlok, product manager at Crest Chemicals explained that the Potters glass microspheres are being adopted more and more by the plastics LQGXVWU\ WR LPSURYH À RZ LQ SURFHVVLQJ enhance dimensional stability, abrasion 10 AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2016

resistance and surface hardness. The microspheres also enhance orientation RI Âż EUH Âż OOHG SURGXFWV DQG FDQ EH XVHG as a partial replacement of these.

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In comparison to the annual FRQVXPSWLRQ RI Âż OOHUV DQG DGGLWLYHV hollow glass microspheres remain one of the least known and used.

First manufactured economically in large quantities in 1914, these beads found wide usage beginning in the 1930’s on painted highway lines to give UHWUR UHÀ HFWLYLW\ *ODVV EHDGV KDYH IRXQG use in both thermoplastic and thermoset resins since their introduction to the plastics industry in the early 60’s.

The glass beads are commonly considered to act as ‘ball bearings’ during the processing of polymer, which is reported to result in improved

process cycle times ,reduced mould DQG PDFKLQH ZHDU DQG LPSURYHG À RZ DOORZLQJ ¿ OOLQJ RI WKLQQHU DQG PRUH intricate part sections. Its spherical character also helps to reduce shrinkage and warpage of moulded parts during cooling and an improvement in stress distribution of parts under mechanical load.

1RZDGD\V WKH UHVLQV EHLQJ Âż OOHG with the glass spheres are PP, ABS, polystyrene, and vinyl. A few of the products and some of the reasons for using spheres are: greater stiffness, particularly at elevated temperatures for houseware products; for compressive strength, low heat distortion and low shrinkage for machine parts; for compressive strength and stiffness for industrial spools; for dimensional stability, stiffness and compressive strength in camera parts.

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It’s a restart as MCG buys LR Plastics, creates

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Flexible approach – The new signage at the 21,000m² site in Mobeni, one of the largest in the industry in Durban, went up pronto. The more challenging task of rebuilding the extrusion business is now underway, with MCG appearing ready to back up its new venture with further investment and added manpower and skills

business rescue process helped with the restart.

“There is a core of production, engineering and admin staff who are seriously motivated in making MCG Flexibles work. Garry Salkow is heading up the start-up team and we have old employees wanting to return on a continuous basis. MCG has and is engaging with many role players in WKH À H[LEOHV VSDFH WR HQVXUH ZH KLW the ground running and not make the same mistakes as old R L did. MCG will use its market intelligence to win back market share, he added.

“The most challenging part is to regain customers’ trust and we are working at this with a new sales and marketing team,” added Victor.

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The Imagined Earth team is able to monitor and manage the machines remotely. “The machines can take 1400 units and it tells us when it is 0 6% or 0 7% full,” explained Christopher.

Justin explained that Imagined Earth would not be making money off the recycled waste. “We don’t want to make money off the waste. So, it will go back to a CSI initiative or to the user.” The company will make its revenue by selling both wrap-around static advertising on the machines as well as digital advertising, which will be displayed on a screen on the front of the machine.

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Sales Enquiries: Western Cape Debbie Stone Regional Sales Manager Tel: 021 551 2310 Cell: 082 320 2262 E-Mail: debbies@mcgind.co.za

Marketing Enquiries: Lenie Coetzee Marketing Assistant Tel: 011 677 1204 Cell: 082 896 6177 E-Mail: leniec@mcgind.co.za

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Bounty Brands on trail, buys Tuffy New brands group concludes four deals worth R1.2 billion

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BOUNTY Brands, the fast-growing GLYHUVLÂż HG FRQVXPHU JRRGV company, continues to make waves with another four acquisitions in the last six months, for a total consideration of roughly R1.2-billion.

A relative newcomer to the FMCG world, Bounty Brands currently boasts revenue RI 5 EQ DQG RSHUDWLQJ SURÂż W RI 5 P executing on its strategy to grow beyond 5 EQ LQ UHYHQXH DQG 5 EQ LQ RSHUDWLQJ SURÂż W EHIRUH OLVWLQJ LQ WKH &DSH EDVHG group said in a statement.

Of the recent deals, that of most interest to the industry is the purchase of Tuffy Brands of Cape Town, for an undisclosed sum. Tuffy is a leading manufacturer of a range of plastic bags, including refuse and carrier bags, ZUDSV LQFOXGLQJ DOXPLQXP IRLO DQG FOLQJ Âż OP

and food bags i(ncluding zipper bags)as well as other household products. Several of its products contain either partial or 100% recycled material;its refuse bags are produced using only recycled material. “Tuffy is a fantastic business and its brand has become synonymous with durable refuse bags that are made from 100% recycled materials – something few competitors achieve,� said Bounty CEO Stefan Rabe. “Tuffy will continue to trade as per normal

relatively fastgrowing, but stable market,� added Rabe.

7KH Âż UVW DFTXLVLWLRQ RI Rieses Food Imports bolstered the revenue of the Foods division and provided strong distribution and sales capabilities for future bolt-on acquisitions. Rieses is a leading ambient food supplier to the retail market in South Africa, with a portfolio of successful brands like Serena, Offenau, Jemz and Sea u Qeen. Rieses also distributes a host of well-known international brands like Sonko, Pietro Coricelli, Real Foods, Fantico and others.

Bounty’s Home Care category was established with the next two deals, Tuffy and Goldenmarc, which together contribute revenue of approximately R1bn to the group. Both are leaders in their respective categories and supply most of the large retailers in South Africa. Goldenmarc, which is a 0 6 year old brand, is a distributer of an extensive range of its own brand and private label household cleaning products, tableware and kitchen accessories.

Diversify geographically Footwear Trading, the fourth acquisition, “We’ve always aimed to diversify our income brings with it two iconic fashion brands in stream geographically. The CEE region Diesel and e Lvis, adding further fashion provides us with an clout to an already impressive group of opportunity to acquire leading brands in a DQG ZH GRQÂśW KDYH DQ\ VSHFLÂż F SODQV IRU it, other than to support its ongoing growth as a supplier of high-quality 100% recycled products in SA,â€? he added.

The Tuffy team, whose management team is headed by Jonathan Duffet, has achieved consistent good growth over at least the last decade. Tuffy gained traction in the Western Cape market after it purchased Uniplastics in Cape Town in 2007 . At that stage the company operated from a Lnsdowne in Cape Town;it later moved to a far larger, specially designed site at Airport Industria in about 2010.

Bounty Brands’ strategic focus is on foods, personal care and home care and it has now set its sights on growing its presence in these categories in Central and (DVWHUQ (XURSH &(( 7KH VSHFL¿ F HP phasis is on Poland, where Bounty already owns Sonko, the market-leading, value added rice and healthy snacks business.

The drive to expand internationally is part of Bounty Brands’ intention to list on the o Lndon Stock Exchange as well as on the JSE.

ABI honouring recycling heroes Programme is creating a cycle of environmental responsibility CURRENTL Y a source of untapped potential, South Africa’s g ‘ reen economy’ is starting to reveal real opportunity within its supply chain. Innovative partnerships are proving key in terms of tapping into this potential however, as ABI has discovered through its Schools Recycling Programme S ( RP). $OUHDG\ Âż YH \HDUV LQ WKH PDNLQJ WKH SUR gramme is creating a cycle of environmental responsibility in communities that need it most thanks to the commitment of its young

ABI Recycling Representatives A ( RRs).

6WDUWHG Âż YH \HDUV DJR $%,ÂśV 6FKRROV 5H cycling Programme raises awareness about the importance of waste management and recycling amongst learners in regions where the company has a presence. Created as a competition, participating schools are challenged to keep their surrounding environment clean through waste collection and recycling. Education is a key part of enabling this process, with ARRs playing a crucial

Teacher and learners count the number of PET containers collected in their community in the hopes of qualifying for prizes at the ABI Schools Recycling Awards

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expansion leading apparel and footwear brands like Vans, Hurley and Jeep. The addition of Footwear Trading brings the total revenue contribution to the group by apparel and footwear brands to over R1bn. “The consolidation of leading apparel and footwear agency brands has been a successful strategy for Bounty in South Africa, creating a sizeable business with critical mass and a relatively stable income stream� says Rabe.

Coast2Coast Capital, with its team of 50 experienced investment professionals, is instrumental in driving and executing Bounty’s acquisition strategy.

This allows the Bounty executive team to focus on organic growth and implementing synergy and integration initiatives. With just over a year to go before the planned listing, CEO Stefan Rabe is FRQÂż GHQW WKDW %RXQW\ %UDQGV ZLOO EH UHDG\ “We have been preparing for listing almost since inception and most of the necessary controls and structures are already in place. Although we are big enough to list locally, another few international acquisitions in our target categories will make us more attractive to international www.bb.co.za investors,â€? concludes Rabe.

role in the programme – acting as intermediaries between the schools and ABI. “At the start of each year participating schools commit to collecting a minimum of 1 000kg of PET per month,� explained Gaopaleloe Mothoagae, ABI’s sustainable development manager. “They then become eligible to win prizes and recognition for their efforts at our annual Schools Recycling Awards. Volumes are key– which is where the ARRs come in.�

They are tasked with mobilising collection of recyclable material at the schools, encouraging performance, monitoring and evaluation, as well as creating healthy competition between schools in the regions.�

Community involvement is a critical part of the process, as former ARR and one of ABI’s youth recycling heroes Dimpho Nare explained. “As an ARR, it’s your responsibility to transform the teachers and learners at your school into recycling advocates.

They need to get behind the message – and take it home and into the community.

This means you have to show them the value of what they’re doing, and that every bottle they recycle counts.�

Nare’s efforts and commitment did not go unnoticed and she was promoted to an ABI merchandise order taker in 2014.

Today she is an account manager at ABI and looks after some of the country’s most loved fast-food chains.

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Techno-Plastics in liquidation THE Sebenza, Johannesburg, injection moulding business Techno-Plastics has gone into liquidation. Started in 1981, Techno specialised in the production of lighting components, pool cleaning equipment and other technical components and was for a long time a virtual standard for success in the sector in Gauteng, not least due to the precision engineering skills of founder Rolf Schlub. Besides that, Schlub – who is Swiss – had another trait which proved popular and dependable in the African market: he was relaxed, patient and calm. The result was that Techno Plastics operated smoothly for close to three decades.

Schlub then sold a majority stake in the company to an IDC-funded BEE venture in 2004.

The loss of some substantial lighting component contracts, combined with the economic downturn however, affected the business’ progress and in recent years activities gradually slowed with the staff complement reducing from a high of over 80 to just about 10 earlier this year, resulting in the decision to go into liquidation recently, a sad day for all concerned. The property in Imvubu Road, Sebenza, is not included in the process as it was sold off a few years ago.

Mirage company implosion fasttracked, Exactly IF YOU have never heard of Exact Flexibles, you’re lucky. Set up in Cape Town last year by a well-known industry personality with BEE credentials, who was formerly at a major extrusion/printing group, the business took in both machinery and fairly substantial quantities of materials for, RVWHQVLEO\ D ¿ OP H[WUXVLRQ RSHUDWLRQ However, it appears that Exact was a mirage operation which never actually manufactured anything. The result was that within an extremely fasttracked period of about eight months, everything disappeared ‌ meaning that the optimistic suppliers had to fall back on their credit insurance suppliers. All were effectively conned, so keep your eye out for Exactly this sort of thing. It’s anyone’s guess what happened to the material, but it does look like the company was set up to be taken down.

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Lake Charles increase ‘worst case scenario’ THE increase from $8.9-billion to $11-billion in the capital budget for the Sasol’s Lake Charles Chemicals Project (LCCP) was described by outgoing Sasol CEO David Constable as the “worst-caseâ€? scenario. Sasol is investing in a 1.5-million-ton-ayear ethane cracker, as well as six downstream chemical projects at the Lake Charles complex in Louisiana, USA. The integrated facility includes two large-scale polymers plants, an ethylene oxide/ethylene glycol plant and three higher-value derivative plants to produce speciality alcohols, ethoxylates and other products. • Other news from Sasol is that the SA petrochemicals group has entered into a joint venture with Enios to build a new HDPE plant at La Porte, Texas, USA.

Chemipol gets DOMO agency CHEMIPOL Solutions has signed a new agency agreement with Domo Engineering Plastics. Chemipol provides specialised pigments and additives to a wide range of industries.

Based in Edenvale, Chemipol have a footprint not only in SA, but also in Sub Saharan Africa where they provide technical service and logistic support.

DOMO Chemicals is a fully integrated caprolactam and nylon 6 VSHFLDOLVW JOREDOO\ DFWLYH LQ WKH Âż HOG of nylon 6 intermediates, engineering SODVWLFV FRPSRXQGV Âż OP IHUWLOL]HUV and distribution of petrochemical products. It produces more than 170 000 tons a year of caprolactam.

DOMO Engineering Plastics is part of DOMO Chemicals, a privately owned German company with US$1 billion sales With the acquisition in July 2015 of Technical Polymers, an engineering plastics specialist based in the US, DOMO has enlarged its product portfolio with a wide range of high performance engineering polymers. The company also invested in a new state-of-the-art nylon compounding plant, located in Zhejiang Province, China, which was fully operational end of 2015.

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Rare Plastics contender in 1HZ FRLOHU DFKLHYHV D Âż UVW LQ WKH 6RXWK $IULFDQ +'3( LQGXVWU\ RARE Plastics may just be two years old, but it’s proving to be a serious competitor in the South African HDPE pipe and Âż WWLQJV LQGXVWU\ To date it has “Although Rare completed a Plastics was number of subonly founded in stantial contracts January 2014, in in the mining and this short time we have established infrastructure arena ourselves as a for Mopani Copper leading manufacturer Mines, Katanga of HDPE pipe in the Mining and Konkola country and the Copper Mines.

SADC region,� said Rare Plastics’ newly $QRWKHU VLJQL¿ FDQW appointed managing step was the acquidirector Renier Viljoen sition recently of a large pipe coiler, with the unit being used to FRLO NP RI & SLSH LQ P FRLOV D ¿ UVW in the local African HDPE pipe sector.

Rare has also recently introduced new three-layer pipe technology. “Although Rare Plastics was only founded in January 2014, in this short time we have established ourselves as a leading manufacturer of HDPE pipe in the country and

the SADC region,� said Rare Plastics’ newly appointed managing director Renier Viljoen.

Rare Plastics is a division of the JSE Alt-X listed and ISO 9001:8001 accredited Rare Group. Renier moved to the factory from his SRVW DV FKLHI Âż QDQFLDO RIÂż FHU RI WKH JURXS earlier this year.

A SAPPMA member, Rare manufactures and distributes all of its HDPE pipes DQG Âż WWLQJV IURP LWV IDFWRU\ LQ 0H\HUWRQ Gauteng. Pipes are manufactured to SANS ,62 VWDQGDUGV DQG VL]HV UDQJH IURP 110-1000mm. $ Âż UVW LQ WKH ORFDO LQGXVWU\ The group has also introduced co-extruded (RPC) technology to its product portfolio, aimed at further expanding its range of products used for pipeline rehabilitation.

RPC is a three-layer HDPE pipe with a crack resistant inner and outer layer, ideally suited for the rehab of structurally damaged pipelines, using trenchless technologies

Rare recently acquired a coiler and completed 4km of 180 C16 pipe in 75m coils, for a local customer

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proving a serious HDPE pipe industry steel pipeline), the company has sold and installed 200km of the product across subSaharan Africa, mostly to mining operations.

1000mm OD pipe being extruded at Rare Plastics’ plant in Meyerton

similar to Rare Plastics lining. “The crack-resistant layers are made from a special PE100RC polymer and are inseparably extruded,� Viljoen explained.

The RPC technology is primarily suited to South Africa’s ageing water pipeline infrastructure, which can cost-effectively replace old, damaged and leaking pipelines.

The RPC pipe’s service life is not affected by surface damage caused during the installation process.

“This lends itself to mining applications as well – and will withstand extremely DEUDVLYH VOXUU\ PDWHULDOV IRU Âż YH RU VL[ times the normal lifespan expectancy,â€?

Viljoen added.

Rare has also assisted several mining companies across Africa to secure the streamlined performance of their slurry pipelines. In fact, since acquiring the wellknown Rare Plastic lining technology (where a plastic liner is installed into a

Agent for Polypipe Civils Rare Plastics recently attained the exclusive distributorship for Polypipe Civils’ range of Ridgidrain, Ridgiduct and Ridgistorm XL (HDPE) structured wall pipes for South Africa and Zambia. With over 20,000 product lines, Polypipe is the UK’s largest plastic pipe systems manufacturer.

This means that Rare Plastics will be able to offer customers an extended product line and be able to supply up to 3000mm diamHWHU VWUXFWXUHG ZDOO SLSHV DQG Âż WWLQJV ZKLFK are not yet manufactured in Southern Africa. www.rare.co.za/rare-plastics-0 AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2016 17

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Lumoss Mouldings commissions latest injection moulding machine from Maritime

18 AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2016

70& LQMHFWLRQ PDFKLQHV D SHUIHFW Âż W IRU UHOLDELOLW\ SHUIRUPDQFH MARITIME Marketing recently commissioned a new Servo TMC 200 ton injection moulding machine at Lumoss Mouldings.

Sandton-based Lumoss mouldings manufactures and brands a large range of promotional products, from frisbees, keyrings, sports bottles and yoyos, to pencil boxes, rulers, kiddies products, drinkware and much more. It also currently holds licenses to manufacture for Manchester United, Blue Bulls and Cricket South Africa.

A quick glance around Lumoss Mouldings’ premises and one’s eye is caught by merchandise sporting some of the most recognizable logos in South Africa and indeed, the world. In fact, the long list of faithful clients reads like a who’s who of big business. Coca-Cola, Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Volkswagen, Spur, Steers, Rand :DWHU ¿ QDQFLDO ,QVWLWXWLRQV VXFK DV $%6$ Standard Bank, FNB and also top medical aids are all regular customers.

Their versatile operation is best summed up by owner Julia Mack: “If there’s an idea, any idea, in a client’s mind, we have a product to bring it to life. And if we don’t, we’ll create something new. Imagination is the only constraint.â€? “We have a number TMC injection machines we have purchased over the years and we are very pleased with the reliability and performance of our machines,â€? said Mack. “The new Servo TMC 200 ton machine LV UHDOO\ HQHUJ\ HIÂż FLHQW DQG 0DULWLPH Marketing continue to be on hand with great service and support,â€? she added.

Maritime Marketing’s Marc Gerasimo explained a bit more about Lumoss’ latest TMC machine. The TMC 200E-SE servo injection moulding machine will be used for the production of thinwall and large products.

“It is a high torque screw motor and its larger servo motor gives Lumoss more Ă€ H[LELOLW\ LQ SURFHVVLQJ D ZLGH UDQJH RI polymers,â€? explained Marc Gerasimo, TMC product manager with Maritime Marketing.

Lumoss Mouldings employ 150 skilled staff members, some of whom have been with the company for 32 years. Julia Mack bought the company in 1983 from Lumcem Industrial and Robert Moss Plastics PLC in a management buyout. “As we do all stages of manufacturing and branding in-house we can offer quick turnaround times, as well as excellent quality of product and branding,� said Mack.

On certain moulds Lumoss Mouldings have multi cavities, enabling them to offer large quantities of product in a short space of time. “For example, on certain bottle styles we can manufacture and brand 10 000 per day. On certain Frisbees we also have multiple moulds and can offer 5 000 units per day, and with Dye Sub Lanyards, full colour, up to 6 000 per day,� she added.

‘Glass-like’ plastic jar GLOBAL Closure Systems (GCS) is manufacturing new bi-injected plastic jar packaging which replaces glass packs. The shatterproof jars have been designed to improve consumer safety while maintaining the aesthetic appeal of the product and brand recognition. To replicate the luxurious look and feel of the old glass containers, GCS has leveraged its expertise in bi-injection and cube technology to manufacture a double-walled jar composed of two layers – the inner part is opaque, the outer is translucent. Both the PP and the PET jars are supplied by Bender, GCS’s production plant in Frankenthal/Pfalz, Germany, which has invested in separate and complex injection-moulding and packing lines that can produce the product at high volumes and cost-effectively. Shorter cycle times are possible as individual steps in the PDQXIDFWXULQJ SURFHVV VXFK DV PRXOG Âż OOLQJ DQG WKH FRROLQJ SKDVH DUH FDUULHG RXW simultaneously, thanks to the cube-technology.

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Dennis Ncube, senior supervisor at Lumoss Mouldings, and Marc Gerasimo, TMC product manager at Maritime Marketing with the TMC 200E-SE servo injection moulding machine which will be used for the production of thinwall and large products

Lumoss Mouldings CEO and owner, Julia Mack with TMC product manager at Maritime Marketing, Marc Gerasimo

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High Frequency Heating celebrate 30 years’ 32 years’ experience put to good use

successful local manufacturing Radio frequency (RF) technology provides solutions for a wide range of industries HIGH FREQUENCY HEATING was established in 1986 by Richard Bayley to locally manufacture radio frequency welders and thermoforming equipment for the plastics and packaging industry in South Africa, The company’s heating systems based on radio frequency (RF) technology has ensured that it can provide cost effective solutions to the timber, plastics converter,

medical, packaging, stationery, and food and beverage industries.

HFH also manufacture a full spectrum of vacuum formers and blister- sealing machines. Their PVC welding equipment is used in a wide range of industries, ranging from the manufacture of medical drainage bags, to truck tarpaulins, stretch tents, marquees and PVC Blister packs.

Over and above this, HFH specialise in the manufacture of equipment for the PDQXIDFWXUH RI LQÀ DWDEOH ERDWV DQG ERDW covers as well as collapsible air ducting for the mining industry.

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Bantamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up and UXQQLQJ HUU Ă \LQJ 32 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience put to good use /LRQHO DQG $QQLH %DQWDP VWDUWHG %DQWDP 3ODVWLFV D Âż OP H[WUXVLRQ DQG EDJ PDNLQJ EXVLQHVV LQ DQG KDYH PDGH LW WKURXJK ZKDW LV SUREDEO\ WKH PRVW GLIÂż FXOW VWDJH VR IDU QDPHO\ EXLOGLQJ WKH VHOI EHOLHI WKDW LV HVVHQWLDO LQ RUGHU WR VXFFHHG

AF TER iLonel Bantam left the formal employment, deciding to JR RQ KLV RZQ KH KDG WR PDNH D YHU\ GHÂż QLWH GHFLVLRQ JR RQ D round-the-world trip, which was a big item on his bucket list, or start his own company. His wife Annie didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t struggle with the decision, KRZHYHU /LRQHO KDG WR JR VWUDLJKW EDFN WR ZRUN DQG WKH UHVXOW ZDV the establishment of Bantam Plastics in Diep River, Cape Town.

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business on his or her own. In Bantamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, implementation of WKH SODQ KDV EHHQ DLGHG WKH Âż QDQFLDO PDQDJHPHQW RI 0UV $QQLH Bantam, who is a partner in the business. %DQWDP 3ODVWLFV SXUFKDVHG WZR XVHG Âż OP H[WUXGHUV DQG WZR EDJ makers and slowly started chipping away at the block. Now, almost two years later, the company has picked up orders and has got its foot in the door, so to speak.

The springboard for Bantam Plasticsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; growth so far has been iLonelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abilities to keep the factory running nicely, and the man can be seen adjusting equipment at any time, day or night.

Tall, sleek 500ml & 1L PET bottles for spring water PU REL YSedona, an artesian spring water product from Sedona Bottling Co, has been launched in lightweight PET containers designed by ScorCreative at Amcor, structural design studio co-located at Amcor Rigid Plastics. The 5 00ml and 1Lproprietary bottles deliver a highly attractive and eye-catching look which differentiates Purely Sedona from competitive products in the premium water category. ScorCreative focused on a medicinal style design to showcase the purity and healing properties that are said to be derived from the spring water. The novel retro design is tall and sleek and similar to a Boston round style bottle. The glass-like container incorporates a 28 mm black closure to convey the look of an old-time pharmacy tonic bottle.Sedona Bottling already offers the premium spring water in glass but sought to create a PET bottle family as well for certain venues. In collaboration with ScorCreative, Sedona Bottling XQGHUWRRN D UH EUDQGLQJ RI DQ H[LVWLQJ VWRFN 3(7 ERWWOH www.amcor.com

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Vishva Exim open house in Cape Town Indian machine maker shows how to get maximum machine performance VISHVA Exim of Ahmedabad, India, recently held an open house show in Cape Town – specifically for Cape users of its extruders and bag-makers who were not able to attend the Propak Africa show in Johannesburg earlier this year.

By all accounts, there was not a good attendance by Cape convertors at the Propak event, so Uday Shah and Jignesh Patel of Vishva, CEO and technical director respectively of the Indian machine manufacturer, exhibited one of their entry level bag-makers at the show at Bantam Plastics in Diep River. Invited guests dropped in over the two days of the mini show to see how the bag making machine performed, with the main observations being that the system is versatile and efficient, which are important criteria for start-up businesses where there is a particular need to purchase reliable equipment yet which doesn’t break the bank.

The Veloss 800 side seal machine can manufacture bags up to 600mm wide by 800mm long. The unit on show manufactured postal envelope bags which included an adhesive sealing strip, in itself a relatively complex task for what is really a simple machine.

A number of Cape convertors visited and were impressed by the Vishva technology.

Vishva’s machines have become popular in Southern Africa, which is not surprising as the Indian machine maker has transsalesvishvaexim@gmail.com

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ferred lessons learned from the ultra-competitive Indian market, where margins in the film extrusion and bag making sector are incredibly tight.

Vishva’s customer support is something which users of the Indian machine manufacturers are happy about. The result has been simple, with over 50 machines now installed in South Africa. Vishva has learned a lot about the specific needs of bag makers in the Southern Africa region and has shown a willingness to both modify systems and make further developments.

• Vishva Exim will be exhibiting at the K show in October, guests are welcome to visit their stand at Stand G44 in Hall 3.

Uday Shah and Jignesh Patel of Vishva Exim of India showed one of their Veloss bag makers at the open house in Cape Town in July AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2016 23

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VISHVA EXIM of Ahmedabad, India, has for a number of decades been manufacturing plastics processing machinery, including extrusion systems, slitter-rewinders, pouch-making machines and its very popular VELOSS bag-makers.

Vishva Exim is promoted by Mr Uday Shah who is well-known in the South African market, having visited the country regularly over the past 20 years.

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Compact Cool celebrates 40yrs

Jose Simoes and son, Pablo, run Compact Cool with wife and mother, Maria

Now also rents out chillers &203$&7 &RRO FHOHEUDWHV LWV WK \HDU RI PDQXIDFWXULQJ FRROLQJ equipment this year. F rom humble beginnings in 1976 , to date the company has supplied over 33 00 cooling units â&#x20AC;&#x201C; mainly to the plastics industry in South Africa. &RPSDFW &RRO RSHUDWHV IURP P (under cover) modern

manufacturing premises in Booysens Reserve, Johannesburg.

The business is family-owned and run by Jose Simoes, his wife Maria and son Pablo. This family philosophy is evident in that most of its 40 employees have been with the business since 1976with an average of 3 5to 15yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; service.

This philosophy is carried through to customers and how the company interacts with them, ensuring they always get the best product and service to suit their needs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of our customers have been with us since the beginning and continue to purchase units, many of them replacing their 3 0-plus year old Compact Cool units with newer Compact Cool units,â&#x20AC;?said Jose Simoes.

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We also usually commission them using our own TXDOL¿ HG WHFKQLFLDQV RQ VLWH ´ -RVH DGGHG A recent development at Compact Cool is the facility for customers to rent chillers with capacities from 7 kW to 3 00 kW. All the units are self-contained air cooled packages which include built-in tanks and pumps to suit customer requirements. Compact Cool DOVR VXSSOLHV KRXU VHUYLFH EDFN XS IRU DOO UHQWDO chillers.

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Entrance to the Bada factory in Huesca between Barcelona and Zaragoza in Spain; the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main plant operates from Baden in Germany, where it started production in 1997

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Bada, Composite Plastics have got specialty compounds solution

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SA supplier and top Spanish manufacturer get the results WITH the on-going evolution of polymer materials it comes as no surprise that demand for specialised compounds has increased likewise â&#x20AC;Ś and continued to grow even in recent years when many would have believed the development of plastics materials had possibly peaked.

Not only has compounding technology further evolved, so too has research with KLJKO\ VSHFLÂż F FRPSRXQGV QRZ EHLQJ PRUH readily achievable. These are the vital two ingredients essential for the success of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tailoredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; polymer blends in the market.

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is being supplied by just a few specialist internationally competitive compounders.

One of these global standard compounders is Bada, a relatively young business established in Germany in 1997 as well as, in 2007, in Spain. Bada has steadily grown its output of high specialised polyamide, elastomer, special ABS compounds, EPDM/ PP, PBT, PPS, polyoxymethylene copolymer and other blends with names that few outside of the mainstream research community would have even a chance of remembering.

In South Africa, Bada has been working for some years with Composite Plastics, Allan Patersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company in Midrand, and the partners have expanded supply to specialised technical component manu-

facturers, including the electrical/lighting, potable water, mining and farming implement sectors.

Composite Plastics has been supplying material from Bada Hispanaplast SA, the Bada plant at Huesca, Spain. The town is situated between Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large industrial zones of Barcelona and Zaragoza.

Bada Hispanaplast has grown its annual output to over 9000 tons, which is a substantial amount for specialised materials where both complex formula and relatively VPDOO EDWFK GHPDQGV FUHDWH D YHU\ VSHFLÂż F QHHG IRU Ă&#x20AC; H[LEOH SURGXFWLRQ 3UHGRPLQDQWO\ small batches of between 2000 and 4000kg and frequent changes of formula â&#x20AC;&#x201C; up to 12 times a day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are standard at the Spanish plant.

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“Material bottlenecks are avoided by high plant availability in the feeding of extrusion lines. High torque compounding extruders assure the perfect quality of products, upstream gravimetrical dosing guarantees high formula and colour trueness, priorities we rate highly for all our compounds,” said a Bada spokesman.

“We compose each shade from individual colour components, thus achieving a high degree of flexibility in colour adjustment: we even guarantee absolute colour fidelity for compounds that contain colour-modifying components, such as fire retardant agents, glassfibre or modifiers. This also allows us to react to even tiniest influences, such as the inherent variations of various raw materials and assure exceptional colour consistency both within and between the various batches,” he added.

According to Allan Paterson, Bada can produce virtually any grade of engineering material required, with the critical need being for essential information to be available at the outset of a project. Very specific criteria about component performance needs to be established before preparation of the material commences. This is one of the areas where Bada’s expertise has proved fundamental, namely the ability to know what matters. The combined expertise at the German and Spanish plants, along with Paterson’s three decades-plus experience of conditions in Southern Africa, have resulted in a high level of successful specification to date.

“Quite a lot of info is required,” said Allan. “We need to establish criteria such as what specs the component has to pass, what stabilizers or lubricants are required and a lot of other details besides. We have been working nicely with Bada for several years. They enjoy the challenge of

RotoTank produced the massive 40,000-litre tank at its plant at Brits near Pretoria last year in what was a major feat for both the roto moulding system and particularly the mould It exhibited the giant tank at the Nampo agricultural show in Bothaville in the north western Free State, at the meeting of the Vals and Vaal Rivers, in May. “We pride ourselves in making BIG tanks and have a selection of the ‘biggest’ in Africa,” said RotoTank MD Spike Lemmer.

developing a grade of material for a specific end product and take pride in the good results achieved, as we do too.

“Bada use only virgin materials, and we were surprised that some other compounders have used recycled materials – if you want to achieve optimum component performance and smooth production, it’s impossible to use reprocessed material,” he added.

“There is a lot of regenerated material around and the customer is not always aware that they are buying a regenerated product.” www.bada.de

Bada boys … well, not quite, but Craig and Allan Paterson of Composite Plastics, which has represented Bada for several years, have expanded supply of its specialist compounds to technical component manufacturers around the country

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Diversity in polymer testing is CPTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strength Independent polymer testing facility, one of very few in South Africa THE Centre for Polymer Technology (CPT) in Pretoria is doing some remarkable work and the good news is that their services are available to the entire plastics industry in South Africa.

Recently CPT was in testing for Bluechem Group for a new product they have formulated â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a strengthenhancing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wipe that can be applied to (but not limited to) mobile phone and tablet screens to The Centre for Polymer Technology team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; François Prinsloo (laboratory increase scratch and impact resistance.

PDQDJHU /L]D 9DQ (HGHQ Âż QDQFLDO GLUHFWRU $QJHOLTXH 3ULQVORR FRQWUDFWRU Another one of their clients, who goes by the name of ODERUDWRU\ WHFKQLFLDQ DQG *UHJ ,VKHUZRRG ODERUDWRU\ WHFKQLFLDQ )RXQGHU Thevia, is in the R&D phase of formulating composite and main shareholder, Bernard Reeksting, is absent roof tiles. The plastic that goes into well as the industry as much as we are able to,â&#x20AC;? said the roof tiles is comprised solely â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many individuals Isherwood. from recyclates and this product Conversely, CPTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention is mainly directed to the has proved to be more than twice have excellent piping and automotive sectors. Other sectors CPT has as strong and three times as light ideas but are been testing for include military, aeronautic/aerospace as conventional clay roof tiles. This and sometimes even a little forensic work! unable to pursue could effectively save in production Isherwood said the centre often gets requests to costs, transport and storage costs them because perform root-cause and failure analyses on products, and increase the longevity of roofs. they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t aware as well as identifying unknown polymers.

CPT have also helped various CPT also offers its professional services to that we can help compounders in properly blending members of the public who, for example, would like to and testing their materials in terms of them with product develop an innovative product. additives to ensure proper longevity developmentâ&#x20AC;?

The centre has been around for a little over 17 of whatever the material may be years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; seven of those years before it was established used for. as a company. Since start-up, members of CPT have been The Centre for Polymer Technology is a small, independent networking in the industry and are well acquainted with a polymer testing facility, one of very few in South Africa, based handful of major manufacturers and clients. on the CSIR campus in Pretoria.

The CPT team consists of founder and main share-holder, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our limitation to the testing of plastic or polymeric products %HUQDUG 5HHNVWLQJ Âż QDQFLDO GLUHFWRU /L]D YDQ (HGHQ is very small as we are often able to accommodate above laboratory manager François Prinsloo and laboratory 90% of incoming requests. We believe that diversity in what technician Gregory Isherwood. we are able to test is our strong point, to help our clients, as www.cpttech.co.za

African Marine Network launched Towards a marine waste strategy for Africa 3/$67,&6_6$ SDUWLFLSDWHG LQ WKH ODXQFK RI WKH $IULFDQ 0DULQH :DVWH 1HWZRUN WKDW WRRN SODFH LQ 3RUW (OL]DEHWK in July. Speaking at the event at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Anton Hanekom, executive director RI 3ODVWLFV_6$ KLJKOLJKWHG WKH ORFDO SODVWLFV LQGXVWU\ÂśV SUR active commitment to reducing the amount of plastics waste WKDW Âż QGV LWV ZD\ WR WKH RFHDQV â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plastics converters have long been involved in efforts to reduce plastic marine litter. The economic impact of PDULQH OLWWHU LV VLJQLÂż FDQW DQG LWV HIIHFWV KDYH SURPSWHG governments, private enterprises, environmental groups and FRXQWOHVV FLWL]HQV WR WDNH DFWLRQ´ +DQHNRP VDLG The African Marine Waste Network was formed following an H[SUHVVHG QHHG E\ WKH GHOHJDWHV ZKR DWWHQGHG 3ODVWLFV_6$ÂśV 2nd African Marine Debris Summit in Cape Town last year, hosted in conjunction with UNEP (United Nations 28 AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2016

Environmental Programme), the Department of Environmental Affairs and SANBI (SA National Biodiversity Institute).

The African Marine Waste Network, under the management of the Sustainable Seas Trust (SST), together with governments, NGOs, researchers and other stakeholders, has drafted a framework for the strategy. Task teams developed their components of the strategy, focusing on education strategy, capacity building and recycling strategy. During the next 10 months, a comprehensive draft will be developed and shared with international delegates at the African Marine Waste Network Conference scheduled for 5-9 June 2017.

SST is already reaching out to networking partners in the 38 coastal and island states of Africa and calling upon of global experts from Asia, Europe and the Americas to provide guidance. www.plasticsinfo.co.za

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NEWS

Zerma Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jeff Cawcutt with a large Zerma ZRS pipe shredder which can take 6m lengths of pipe up to 1200mm diameter, and GSH-series granulator, which was recently installed in South Africa

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Smart-Driveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; can slash granulator running costs ([WHQVLRQ RI ÂľVRIW VWDUWÂś WHFKQRORJ\ FUHDWHV RWKHU EHQHÂż WV IRU UHF\FOHUV ALL e Zrma granulators are now available with the new e Zrma S â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; mart-D riveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; system, a technology that can reduce electrical consumption by 20-60% on granulators.

7UDGLWLRQDO PHWKRGV IRU VWDUWLQJ Âż [HG speed motors are direct-on-line O D ( L)or Star-D elta starters. More recently, however, soft start motor controllers have become the starting method of choice because of the smooth control of the starting and stopping of the motors which result in reduced high in-rush currents and premature mechanical failure to the motor and associated couplings. However, the e Zrma Smart-D rive system uses an energy saving soft-starter, intelligent load monitoring, energy optimisation and controlled stopping in a smartly designed and competitively priced unit. sUing the basic premise of torque being directly proportional to the square of applied voltage, the energy-saving system tracks the load applied to the shaft of an AC induction motor and intelligently and dynamically changes the voltage being applied, resulting in reduced current and power consumption. This feature is in addition to all standard soft-start features. These capabilities very often provide energy savings in the UDQJH ZKLFK FDQ KDYH D VLJQLÂż FDQW effect on the overall cost of ownership.

It is well-known in the motor industry that heat is the biggest cause of motor failure.

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all load cycles and thereby reduction in kV A. A strong case for the possibility of an increased number of starts per hour is also created.

And, although granulators do not as such accelerate, there is the potential for adjustable acceleration time, which again reduces stress on the machine and motor.

It also prevents dips in supply when starting larger motors, allowing you to attach more equipment to a single supply. u De to the fact that voltage or current is applied gradually, without the voltage and current transients, precise control over the current limit is achieved.

This system is most effective on granulators with variable material infeed rates, where the machine has periods with little or no load between periods of high load. â&#x20AC;˘ Zerma Africa is the exclusive Partner of Zerma Machinery and Recycling Technology Co Ltd, servicing the African market, contact number; 011 052 2855, info@zerma.co.za

Mpact commissions big Sysmetric dosing line

32 AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2016

Completed with zero machine stoppage SYSMETRIC recently commissioned dosing and conveying systems at Mpact’s PET and closures plant in Wadeville – in record time and without a single minute of production lost.

Sito Safran of Sysmetric explained that Mpact wanted the new dosing and conveying systems to provide an extremely accurate mix of virgin PET with rPET process at an exceptionally high capacity of over 1.5 tons per hour per machine, including a full scale conveying system for all the machines.

“The requirement from Mpact was to install the Sysmetric dosing and the conveying systems with minimum production stoppage, not an easy task by any means! We knew that we could meet their expectations and with their fantastic co-operation we managed to complete the project with zero machine stoppage,” said Safran.

The process begins with the materials conveyed from the silos to the dosing units using vacuum pumps, hopper loaders and pipes. In Mpact’s case, the materials had to be conveyed a distance of close to 80 metres.

“You have to choose the right equipment for conveying from a distance of nearly 80 meters at a fantastic rate of more than 1.5 tons per hour otherwise you are in deep trouble,” Safran added.

Mpact general manager, Kallie Albertse, said that Sysmetric had proven its value over the years and was one of the reasons for Mpact’s choice.

“Sysmetric have proven, by the many projects that they have done in SA over the last 18 years, that they are the company that Mpact could rely on,” he said.

“We wanted to have the most accurate mix as the demands of our customers are extremely high; this was another reason for choosing Sysmetric for their most accurate gravimetric dosing system.”

Sysmetric completed the project with a professional team from Israel, as well as local support from Adex Plastics and Machinery, the South African agents for Sysmetric.

“We managed to install more than 600 metres of piping and all the large-scale dosing systems without interfering with our production. Now that’s a great bonus and it saved us a lot of money in the process,” said Albertse.

Mpact also decided to use the Sysmetric batch dosing systems, which use vibrators to dose the materials into a weighing bucket, rather than the standard shutter valve system.

“We know that the Sysmetric systems are slightly more expensive but they provide a much higher accuracy than the standard shutter valve system,” Albertse added.

• Sysmetric is represented locally by Adex Plastics and Machinery

www.adex.co.za www.sysmetric-ltd.com

The Sysmetric gravimetric dosing system recently commissioned at Mpact’s PET and closures plan in Wadeville

%HQHÀ WV RI D 6\VPHWULF V\VWHP over other gravimetric dosing equipment: y Accuracy – By using the vibrator method which has an accuracy error rate of only +/- 0.1%, the user can accurately control how much material is loaded for every batch by controlling the time and frequency of the vibrators. y Simplicity – The Sysmetric system uses a touch-screen display that clearly maps out every aspect of the process, from the dosing amounts to vacuum pump operations and material totals. y Maintenance – The Sysmetric units are virtually maintenance free as all that is needed is to recalibrate the system every 6-10 months to maintain accuracy. All the pneumatic and the electrical parts are ISO standard and available locally from Festo. y Longevity –The longest running Sysmetric units in South Africa are 18 years old and still going strong. y Support – With local and internet based support, customers are connected to a helping hand 24/7.

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Flexible furniture Winners of Perstorp Open Innovation Challenge from Kenya PERSTORPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Innovation Challenge, a competition launched in September 2015 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its unique Capaâ&#x201E;˘ caprolactone thermoplastic materials, has awarded two brothers from Kenya the grand prize. The purpose of the contest was to crowdsource ideas for creatively applying Capa Thermoplastic to address future challenges in this everchanging world.

The winner, Flexii, is the submission for Ă&#x20AC; H[LEOH IXUQLWXUH IURP .DVK\DS DQG &KLQWDQ Gohel. The two brothers are students at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in Juja, Kenya.

Flexii is a concept for making furniture out of Capa Thermoplastics which increases its versatility in design. The plastic furniture can be repaired easily and remoulded into new forms and designs in franchise-like nationwide remoulding centres.

Flexii also incorporates the idea of

combining Capa Thermoplastic with other materials to improve their properties, such as recycled timber, broken glass and other recycled materials. Overall, the remouldability aspect of Flexii and Capa reduces the need for disposal of used DQG EURNHQ IXUQLWXUH LQ ODQGÂż OOV :KHUH LW LV QRW SURÂż WDEOH WR UHPRXOG SURGXFWV WKH\ can be fully biodegraded by composting them.

Kashyap and Chintan Gohel say that over the coming year they plan to explore blending different materials with Capa Thermoplastic to create beautiful furniture and art, and hopefully pioneer the business of remould furniture in East Africa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eventually we want to have Flexii remoulding centres integrated into every city and give people the chance to design their own furniture and have it 3D printed or crafted with Capa Thermoplastic, on its own or in combination with other materials.â&#x20AC;?

WINNER! Flexii is a concept for making furniture out of Capa Thermoplastics which increases its versatility in design. The plastic furniture can be repaired easily and remoulded into new forms and designs in franchise-like nationwide remoulding centres

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Innovative design concept for electric cars AT K2016 plastics trade fair, Covestro will be unveiling an entirely new concept for designing electric motor vehicles. It was developed in close collaboration with design students and partners in the auto industry, and is based on pioneering plastics technologies.

The visionary concept is to be presented in the form of a contemporary electric car incorporating current trends in exterior design, including a seamless front end, innovative holographic lighting, polycarbonate wraparound glazing and the use of sustainable coating and adhesive systems.

Holography will likely prove to be a top technology in future automotive lighting.

Together with automotive supplier HELLA,

Covestro has developed an innovative VROXWLRQ EDVHG RQ KRORJUDSKLF Âż OPV with which various light functions can be integrated into the body parts. The solution requires very little space and opens up entirely new possibilities for using light as a design element.

Another trend is seamless, homogeneous surfaces, which are about more than just aesthetics: The less drag a vehicle creates, the less energy it consumes or, in the case of electric cars, the greater their range. To help reduce drag, Covestro equipped its concept car with additional components to improve aerodynamics. :UDS DURXQG JOD]LQJ PDGH RI WUDQV

parent polycarbonate provides for better allDURXQG YLVLELOLW\ :UDS DURXQG JOD]LQJ UHZDUGV passengers with a panorama view, and enhances pedestrian safety because it almost entirely eliminates blind spots.

New developments in raw materials for coatings and adhesives are another part of the design concept. The coating hardener is made with biomass: 70% of its carbon content is of plant origin. Coatings formulated with this raw material achieve the same high-level properties as conventional coatings, even surpassing them in some cases.

Another hardener enables plastic automotive add-on parts to be coated at low temperatures. In the medium term, this technology will offer the opportunity of coating plastic, composite and metal parts together for the Âż UVW WLPH Automotive lighting is entering a totally new GLPHQVLRQ GHÂż QHG E\ OXPLQRXV VXUIDFHV ZLWK LQ tegrated headlamps and rear lights: Light and the lighting effect itself is now the styling element. For the new design concept, Covestro has developed DQ LQQRYDWLYH VROXWLRQ EDVHG RQ KRORJUDSKLF Âż OPV together with automotive supplier HELLA

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wins award Perstorpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capa caprolactone thermoplastics are durable, strong, stiff, biodegradable, mouldable at 60°C, and can be reheated and reshaped over and over again. They offer wear resistance, chemical resistance, UV resistance, gloss, adhesion, low-temperature Ă&#x20AC; H[LELOLW\ DQG PDQ\ RWKHU SURSHUWLHV The runners-up in the design competition were a long-term material delivery system and a concept for 3D printing medium-scale production.

Long-term material delivery system

Submitted by Ph.D. student Feng Shiyan and graduate student Liana Christiani in Japan

This system is based on an idea for a long-term drug-delivery system where a biodegradable capsule would be inserted into the body and as biodegradation happens, the drugs will slowly be released. Their idea is to modify a polycaprolactone (PCL)-based biomaterial, the polymer used in the Capa products, to assist in delivery of nanoscale medications for chronic diseases such as cancer and HIV-AIDS.

Manufacturing with 3D-printed moulds Submitted by Alexander Osika in Sweden This idea is based on a concept for 3D printing medium-scale production. The low melting point of Capa thermoplastics can allow it to be used for 3D printers to create plastic moulds where Capa can be compression moulded. The result, says Alexander, is the possibility to do production runs that are low in tooling costs, quick in setup and yet produce quality parts.

This technique would not require heavy machinery, and even offers the potential to be used in the home. Alexander is studying at Chalmers in Gothenburg, Sweden. www.perstorp.com

Handiness meets design A sports bottle must be sturdy, stable, and handy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and it is clearly on a winning way if it also looks great. The Krones cycling bottle has been awarded the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Packaging Designâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Design Award for its extraordinary design.

The Krones cycling bottle is manufacturing from PET, with geometric embossments on the body and neck area to enhance the container. The handy shape and ergonomic grip DUHD HQVXUHV WKDW WKH ERWWOH Âż WV FRPIRUWDEO\ LQ WKH KDQG 7KH digital Krones DecoType ink-jet system applies ink in a directprint method onto the bottle. The direct-print method enables a great variety of designs and makes sure that containers printed with DecoType are really eye-catching.

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Numerous â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; developments for rubber injection moulding by REP

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BY KATHY GARDE

STEWART Knight of REP Injection of France gave a presentation entitled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Green Technology in the Rubber Industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at a meeting of the Eastern Cape branch of the IOM in June.

He began with a brief history of the rubber industry, emphasizing the growth and trends over the years, and highlighting REPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contributions in rubber injection moulding since 1961. Particular focus was put on REPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technological advances in energy conservation, a hot topic in these times, where cost saving and productivity are key.

Stewart impressed the large audience with REPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state-of-the-art mould-heating and Ã&#x20AC; RZ V\VWHPV ZKLFK FRQWURO WKH WHPSHUDWXUH SUR¿ OHV DQG PDWHULDO SDWKZD\V LQ VXFK D ZD\ DV WR PLQLPL]H ¿ QDO WHPSHUDWXUH GLIIHUHQFHV LQ WKH YDULRXV FDYLWLHV DQG VLJQL¿ FDQWO\ UHGXFH energy used and heat lost to the surroundings.

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One of the developments by REP Injection in France is the Isothermould® mould heating system whereby the loss of heat in the process is reduced by creating an intelligently â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;unbalancedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; heating pattern. With this technology, the temperature difference between the centre and the edges of the mould is less than 4°C

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Megan Leach (Envirowaste Recyclers), Belinda Booker (PETCO), Nomlindelo â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pinkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Modisang (Lindithando Construction & Projects) and Cheri Scholtz (PETCO) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Megan and Pinky were presented with the Woman PET-trepreneur award

Belinda Booker, PETCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Small- or Medium-sized Business Champion is Cannibal Glass owner, Leon van der Watt, pictured here with Amanda van der Watt

Luther Muller from WasteWant and Cheri Scholtz. WasteWant was one of two winners of the PET Community Outreach and Upliftment award

PETCO honours

SAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top PET recyclers

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Extraordinary contributions to recycling of post-consumer PET in SA THIRTEEN winners across nine categories were honoured

by PETCO at their AGM and awards ceremony in Sandton on 21 July. PETCO honoured individuals, businesses and organisations that have made extraordinary contributions to the recycling of post-consumer PET in South Africa during the course of 2015.

Best Recycling Information, Awareness and Education Programme award â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gregory Player of Clean C. This award acknowledges projects and initiatives that have been set up WR UDLVH DZDUHQHVV RQ UHF\FOLQJ DPRQJVW D VSHFLÂż F JURXS including schools, corporates, or consumers. Greg receives the award for his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beach and community clean-ups, which have helped remove over 100 tons of rubbish off the beaches in and around Cape Town Best Product using recycled PET (or rPET) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Woolworths Holdings Limited â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This award is given to the locallySURGXFHG SURGXFW WKDW EHVW UHĂ&#x20AC; HFWV D FRPPLWPHQW WR XVLQJ rPET in its production. Woolworths has adopted an innovative manufacturing process that uses 12 x 500ml recycled plastic bottles to manufacture their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Reâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; denim range of clothing. This process uses eco-chemicals, reduces water usage by 67% and reduces energy usage by 62%.

Designed for Recyclingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; award â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coca-Cola Southern Africa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This award recognises the organisation that recognises the importance of product design for end-of-life solutions through its manufacture of the most â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;recyclableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; PET product. Coca-Cola SA has an extensive range of bottles of all sizes that have been designed with recycling in mind, such as: The labels use a small amount of glue content ,which means they come off easily in the recycling process, instead of being shrink-wrapped, which is not recycling-friendly.

The labels are made of PP which means it sticks to the glue and is easily separated in the recycling process.

PETCO Recycling Champion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kimberley Recycling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This award recognises a successful project or initiative which has delivered greater recycling and improved sustainability in waste management. Kimberley Recycling has a network of recycling facilities that stretches over a large part of the Northern Cape Province. Through consistent interactions with both Mpact Recycling and PETCO, their total collection of PET

Kimberley Recycling owner Riaan Steyn (centre) accepted the PETCO Recycling Champion award. With him are family Chantelle, Pieter and Elize

has increased to between 60 to 80 tons per month. They have also grown their employee numbers from 11 to 45 since their inception nine years ago.

PET Community Outreach and Upliftment was awarded to three organisations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; K1 Recycling, WasteWant, and The PEACE Foundation. This award recognises an individual and organisation whose ingenuity and perseverance have created and sustained successful business ventures in the PET FROOHFWLRQ RU UHF\FOLQJ LQGXVWU\ ZKLFK GLUHFWO\ EHQHÂż W DQG XSOLIW the communities within which they operate.

Woman PET-trepreneur â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Megan Leach (Envirowaste Recyclers) and Nomlindelo â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pinkyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Modisang (Lindithando Construction & Projects) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This award recognises a female entrepreneur within the PET value chain, whose perseverance has created and sustained a successful, growing business venture in PET collection or recycling.

PET-trepreneur â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gcina Makhoba (Mpilenhle Recycling) and Brian Masemola (Boremako Recycling) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This award recognises a male entrepreneur within the PET value chain whose and perseverance has created and sustained a successful, growing business venture in PET collection or recycling. Having only recently added PET to their recycling efforts, these gentlemen recycled a combined volume of almost 800 tonnes of PET for 2015. Furthermore, Gcina now employs 43 people permanently and Brian employs 15 individuals (six of which are full time).

PET Recycling Local Authority Initiative â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lephalale Municipality â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This award recognises a municipality whose quality of service delivery around waste management and recycling is exemplary and a model for other municipalities to follow. The Lephalale Recycling project started in February 2010 as a way of supporting the goals of the Polokwane Declaration of September 2002. Since then, Joshua Hlape, the Waste Manager for the Lephalale Municipality, has worked hard to set up a number of initiatives and projects to raise awareness for waste management and as a proactive management of post-consumer waste and end of life management of general waste. Since the inception of the project in 2010, the municipality has established a total of 22 local recycling entrepreneurs or FRPSDQLHV $ WRWDO RI SHRSOH DUH EHQHÂż WWLQJ IURP WKH SURMHFW

Cheri Scholtz (PETCO CEO) with winner of the Best Recycling Information, Awareness and Education Programme award, Gregory Player of Clean C

Jeremiah Madibana and Joshua Hlapa accepted the PET Recycling Local Authority Initiative award on behalf of Lephalale Municipality

Cheri Scholtz and Casper Durandt, Technical Manager of Coca-Cola SA, who accepted the Designed for Recycling award on behalf of Coca-Cola SA

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Plastics|SA at SA’s biggest

eco-prominent youth conference Waste management, recycling highlighted of the youth in the environment this year. The panel discussion THE National Recycling Forum (NRF) hosted a panel offered a unique opportunity for the NRF and audience discussion at the 3rd Annual National Green Youth Indaba PHPEHUV WR KHDU ¿ UVW KDQG DERXW VRPH RI WKH H[FLWLQJ 2016 which took place recently at the Innovation Hub in initiatives that our country’s young eco warriors are involved Tshwane, Gauteng. in,” Lightfoot said, adding that the importance of the recovery More than 500 hand-picked pioneering youth and more and recycling of recyclable materials in South Africa was a than 50 exhibitors attended this year’s Green Indaba, making major discussion point that received a lot of air time during the it South Africa’s biggest and most eco-prominent youth panel discussion. conference. Plastics|SA was privileged to be invited to attend “It was interesting to in recognition of the work hear the different views the Association is doing to as we discussed the most promote the recycling and pressing environmental recovery of plastics. issues and green Waste Management and opportunities for youth Recycling were two of the within South Africa. It is key areas highlighted for important for us to assist discussion and Jacques our future youth leaders Lightfoot (Sustainability by creating platforms for Manager, Plastics|SA) them where they can be was selected to facilitate a innovative, and learn to panel discussion with young be meaningful players in recycling entrepreneurs and the industry,” Lightfoot the audience. concluded.

“The NRF is placing a major emphasis on the role Plastics/SA members with some of the young delegates www.plasticsinfo.co.za

SAVA makes SA’S PVC voice heard locally and abroad PVC-Aus-2016 Conference and the Global Vinyl Council Meeting held in Melbourne THE Southern African Vinyls Association stakeholders combined with other vinyl opportunity to form closer ties and WR VWUHQJWKHQ RXU PXWXDOO\ EHQH¿ FLDO (SAVA) made sure the voice of the industry efforts and undertakes branded relationship,” Delanie said. local PVC industry was heard around performance improvement initiatives.” the globe these past few months Delanie explained.

Global Vinyls Council (GVC) meeting as the association’s CEO, Delanie In keeping with the fundamental Delanie also represented SAVA at the Bezuidenhout, attended the PVCvalues of the GVC, this year’s meeting Global Vinyls Council Meeting which took Aus-2016 Conference and the Global RQFH DJDLQ IRFXVHG RQ WKH EHQH¿ WV DQG place in Melbourne on 21 May. The aim Vinyl Council Meeting held in Melbourne challenges of the industry, reviewing of the GVC is to promote the value of recently, forging closer relationships with PVC and vinyl products and represents its other industry efforts and deciding on a vinyl leaders from various countries. path forward. members in advocacy actions worldwide.

'HODQLH UHSUHVHQWHG 6$9$ DW WKH ¿ UVW “It is important for SAVA to not “The GVC’s audience is the PVC value ever PVC conference hosted in Australia, only share with its fellow global vinyl chain and authorities, as it constantly entitled PVC-Aus-2016 at Pullman on associates some of the initiatives that seeks opportunities to improve the the Park in East Melbourne from 19-20 we undertake in South Africa, but also to PVC industry’s global standing with key May. SAVA used this opportunity hear from vinyl leaders elsewhere to present a paper highlighting the in the world what they are doing most recent results of its recycling and what the emerging issues survey, and also participated in a of importance in their region are panel discussion that focused on that we need to be mindful of. It the future of PVC. is through the forming of these “SAVA and the Vinyl Council networks that we can ensure that of Australia have a very close the local PVC industry is on par with relationship as we share similar developments around the world and market trends, challenges and that we are able to learn from best opportunities. We have a lot Ian Lilja (SunAce Australia and Australia Vinyls Council Board), practices that have already been to learn from each other and Delanie Bezuidenhout (SAVA) and Nigel Sarginson (Exxon Mobil) tried and tested,” Delanie said. at PVC-Aus-2016 try to make the most of every 40

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DOG Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s processing additives in rubber compounds THE KwaZulu-Natal branch of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining hosted a function at the Victoria Country Club in Pietermaritzburg in June at which Ralph Mehl, technical manager of D.O.G. Chemie Germany, gave a presentation about â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Processing Additives in Rubber Compoundsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

D.O.G. Chemie supplies processing additives, vulcanization FKHPLFDOV DQG Âż OOHU DFWLYDWRUV IRU WKH UXEEHU LQGXVWU\ ,W LV involved in a business venture with Bodo MĂśller Chemie in South Africa, hence Ralphâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit to these shores.

Besides its range of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;D.O.Gumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; processing additives, the D.O.G. groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other divisions supply lubricants, coatings and additives for the sealants sector. It is a family-owned business with production sites in the harbour of Hamburg and Marschacht, which is close to Hamburg.

5DOSK Âż UVW GHÂż QHG D SURFHVVLQJ DGGLWLYH DQG QRWHG WKDW RQH of the keys to their use was that these additives should have as little affect as possible to the physical properties of the host material being processed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Processing additives are materials which are used in small dosages to improve and facilitate production processes or even PDNH WKHP SRVVLEOH ZLWKRXW KDYLQJ DQ\ VLJQLÂż FDQW LPSDFW WR the physical properties of the compound,â&#x20AC;? said Ralph.

D.O.G. appears to be well set-up to support customers in PDUNHWV VXFK DV WKH 6$ UXEEHU VHFWRU ZLWK Ă&#x20AC; H[LEOH SURGXFWLRQ systems to make small batches, in-house R+D laboratories

and a worldwide distribution network backed by a perfect logistical set-up in the centre of Hamburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s port.

Ralph highlighted some of the features of its additives used in natural rubber, EPDM, CR, AEM and FKM. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Processing additives are necessary to improve and optimize the processing of rubber materials. They are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;specialistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;problem solversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in that one product for all polymers is impossible for optimized results,â&#x20AC;? he added.

The evening was sponsored by Bode MĂśller Chemie South Africa.

Bodo MĂśller Chemie SA (which is part of an international chemical distribution group, family-owned, with its headquarters LQ *HUPDQ\ KDV EHHQ DSSRLQWHG DV WKH H[FOXVLYH GLVWULEXWRUV for D.O.G. Chemie in Sub-Saharan Africa.

'HV 5R\DSSHQ ZLWK 5DOSK 0HKO RI '2* *HUPDQ\ 0DUN +HSEXUQ MD of Bodo MĂśller Chemie SA, and Lynette Makakavhule, sales UHSUHVHQWDWLYH DW %RGR 0|OOHU ZLWK &ULJKWRQ GX 3UHH] DQG 5RQ Dunwoodie of the IOM

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POLYCO welcomes Francois! New executive for POLYCO has welcomed Francois Marais to the team as the new business development manager. Francois will help to develop and support the QHWZRUN RI H[LVWLQJ operational collectors and Francois recyclers and Marais, new encourage business development sustainable growth manager through POLYCO IRU 32/<&2 funding.

(Gauteng) He will also be responsible for monitoring the performance of POLYCO project partners who are based in Gauteng, as well as maintaining the relationships with funded organisations. Providing training RQ SRO\ROHÂż Q PDWHULDOV SURPRWLQJ POLYCO membership to plastic packaging converters in Gauteng and providing general business support are also part of his duties.

Prior to joining POLYCO, Francois JDLQHG H[WHQVLYH H[SHULHQFH in the packaging and waste

management industries, working for The Waste Group, Remade Recycling, Nampak Tissue, Nampak Corrugated, Commercial Sundries (Bidvest) and Clockwork Clothing (Bidvest). â&#x20AC;&#x153;The markets have been under economic pressure for quite some time now. However, I believe that developing new markets presents a huge opportunity for the local plastics recycling industry,â&#x20AC;? said Francois about opportunities the SA recycling industry can take advantage of. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By taking real and measurable responsibility for what we do and how we manage our waste, we will be able to create a sustainable answer for the industry in the long run. Recyclers and collectors must understand the packaging industry requirements for quality products and work together towards the same goals in achieving better product. Consistent quality according to spec is the key and will stimulate demand,â&#x20AC;? he added. www.polyco.co.za

TASA Gauteng TASA Gauteng, the Gauteng chapter of the Toolmaking Association of South Africa (TASA), held their AGM on 14 June at which they elected a new TASA Gauteng Executive to represent the Gauteng based tooling and ancillary industry for the next 12 months. The Executive also represent the Gauteng industry to the national body. The newly elected executive will focus on creating and executing strategies to improve the business and economic environment for local toolmakers. The approach ZLOO EH WR LGHQWLI\ QR PRUH WKDQ Âż YH SURJUDPPHV that will address key aspects of improving the FRPSHWLWLYHQHVV RI ORFDO WRROPDNLQJ Âż UPV 3LFWXUHG here are the new TASA Gauteng Executive: Bevan Davies (Conver-Tek), Vusi Mkhize (ThinkTank Engineers), Thabo Diseko (Green Mining Supplies), &KDQWHOOH 3KLOOLSV +HOOHUPDQQ 7D\WRQ (ULF 0DEDVD (NTCS Engineering), Chairman of TASA Gauteng Mickey Scheepers (TeqDesign Central), Tumi Liese (SL Diamond Tools), Albert Kruger (Albert Kruger Consulting), Daniel Berger (Nissan SA), Bob Bond (Institute for Advanced Tooling) and Koos Snyman (Snyman Tool & Die)

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Boxmore Packaging appoints new CEO (QJHOEUHFKW ERDVWV VROLG Âż QDQFLDO EXVLQHVV SHUIRUPDQFH H[SHULHQFH A few months into his role, Engelbrecht has delved deep into the belly of Boxmore Packaging and is looking for the next wave of growth, as well as how to reinvent the company to adapt to the changing dynamic, and complex nature of business.

Other changes Already, the business has undergone some changes to rebuild for a future thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aligned to the growth strategy.

The non-core divisions were sold off and some strategic appointments have been made.

One of these appointments includes that of Sharin Sweet to the board as group sales director. Sweetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role is crucial to remaining â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;in touchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with the market. Other additions to WKH FRUH WHDP LQFOXGHV ERWK \RXQJ DQG WDOHQWHG LQGLYLGXDOV Kieron Johnstone DV JURXS Âż QDQFH H[HFXWLYH DQG Hannes Doman DV Í&#x17D;JURXS PDQXIDFWXULQJ PDQDJHU Í&#x2019;Í&#x2019; When questioned about the future plans for Boxmore Packaging, Engelbrecht said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to be the consistent leader in PET in the SADC and Indian Ocean Islands.

Further opportunities for growth are linked to a growing middle class in Africa, the correlating growth in FMCG based on GDP, as well as the conversion from other forms of packaging to PET. We are also ideally positioned to take advantage of the bottled water market.â&#x20AC;?

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FROM 8-9 June Wittmann welcomed 1,650 guests to the Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Centre in Vienna, Austria, to celebrate Witmannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40th anniversary and for an overview of the current product range â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LQFOXGLQJ D ODUJH QXPEHU RI LQQRYDWLRQV SUHVHQWHG IRU WKH Âż UVW WLPH Innovations on display included injection moulding machines from Wittmann Battenfeldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PowerSeries in a variety of sizes and for all types of products. One of the highlights was the premiere of the new UNILOG B8 control system. But the list of brand new products also included D 0LFUR3RZHU LQ D PXOWL FRPSRQHQW FRQÂż JXUDWLRQ DQG WKH Âż UVW WLPH use of the structured foam process CellmouldÂŽ on a servo-hydraulic SmartPower. Wittmann also presented a large number of new solutions in automation and peripheral equipment.

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BOXMORE Packaging, a leading provider of rigid plastic packaging on the African continent and Indian Ocean Islands, has appointed Leonard (Len) Engelbrecht as CEO. The appointment follows the resignation of predecessor, Clynt Levin who retired in February 2016 due to ill health.

Engelbrecht joined the packaging company in August DV JURXS Âż QDQFLDO GLUHFWRU bringing with him a wealth Len Engelbrecht of experience in professional services, banking and steel manufacturing sectors. As a TXDOLÂż HG FKDUWHUHG DFFRXQWDQW (QJHOEUHFKW ERDVWV VROLG Âż QDQFLDO DQG EXVLQHVV SHUIRUPDQFH H[SHULHQFH EXW DOVR KDV a passion and innate talent for strategic management and commercial thinking.

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BASF in SA supports Mandela Day EMPLOYEE volunteering, coupled with BASF South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corporate social responsibility programme, is an integral component of the business of BASF Port Elizabethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mobile emissions catalysts site. )RU WKH Âż IWK FRQVHFXWLYH \HDU D %$6) WHDP RI volunteers participated in a programme hosted by the Missionvale Care Centre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is also D EHQHÂż FLDU\ RI DQ DQQXDO GRQDWLRQ WKURXJK WKH CSR programme of BASF South Africa. This year the team volunteered their 67 minutes in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workshopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and wrapped Christmas presents for the over 6000 vulnerable children in the Missionvale area who receive gifts at the centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Christmas party

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Tandy ColemanSpolander â&#x20AC;&#x201C; new &(2 DW 3RO\Ă&#x20AC; RU South Africa

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Debbie Stone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; regional sales manager (crates) for MCG in the Western Cape

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Scott Jamieson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; plastics industry manager at IMCD

Quentin van Rensburg â&#x20AC;&#x201C; plastics product manager at IMCD

APPOINTMENTS & people on the move Riccardo Bellini has been appointed director of Serioplast South Africa, taking over from Kelvin Mills, who departed at the end of June. Ricardo is responsible for the Italian FMCG manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plants in South Africa and Egypt.

Claude Naidoo has been appointed plant manager at the Serioplast plant in Boksburg; Claude has extensive experience in the FMCG sector.

Meanwhile, former Serioplast GM Kelvin Mills has joined Union Swiss in Johannesburg. Union Swiss is a manufacturer of skincare oils which is involved in 104 countries around the world.

Tandy Coleman-Spolander has WDNHQ RYHU WKH KHOP DW 3RO\Ă&#x20AC; RU 6RXWK Africa as the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief Executive 2IÂż FHU ZLWK HIIHFW IURP WKH 0DUFK Previously the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marketing and Sales Support Manager, Tandy will be the third generation of Colemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to play a part in the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long KLVWRU\ 3RO\Ă&#x20AC; RU 6$ KDV DOVR PDGH WKUHH new appointments to its executive team in Johannesburg: Wendy Mitrovich will be heading up the marketing division and as Brand Lead, will be responsible for the brand in its entirety.

Renee Colleen Coetzee has been appointed Internal Orders Lead and her main area of focus is ensuring a VWUHDPOLQHG HIÂż FLHQW DQG DFFXUDWH internal orders system and process.

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Debbie Stone has been appointed Regional Sales Manager (Crates) for MCG in the Western Cape. Debbie was with the MCG operation for 18 years, before leaving when the MCG closure division in Cape Town was sold. She has spent virtually her entire working career in sales and is happy to be back with the MCG crate â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Scott Jamieson has joined the polymer sales team at IMCD in Johannesburg. Scott graduated with an 06F LQ &KHPLVWU\ IURP 8.=1 DQG Âż UVW spent four years in R+D in the coatings lab with BASF. He then moved into sales with another coatings supplier as a product manager, where he spent seven years. He joined the IMCD Plastics Division in September last year and is getting to grips with the plastics industry and all its sectors. Scott takes over from Sean Hilder who has relocated to Auckland, New Zealand.

Also new at IMCD is Quentin van Rensburg as plastics product manager.

After completing his Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Polymer Technology at TUT, he started off with R&D of colourants with ICC, before joining Sasol Polymers.

During his time with Sasol he completed his Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree. Quentin soon discovered a desire to engage more with customers and this took him to Safripol where he engaged on a technical engineering side to solve problems with customers and run various plant and customer related projects.

Performance Colour Systems have made a couple of new appointments and promotions recently.

Adelle Coetzee joined Performance as internal sales and export co-ordinator.

Azwindini Ramulayi has been promoted to laboratory manager.

Francois Aucamp has been promoted from logistics and warehouse manager to SHEQ manager.

Jared Khoury has moved from branch manager in Cape Town to national commercial manager in Johannesburg.

Johan Helberg has been promoted to general manager.

Mingaye Workman has been with Performance for 11 years and recently took on the role of a group QA manager.

Thabang Lechalaba started out as a store man in 2008 and worked his way up and was recently promoted to logistics manager.

Tracy Myburgh has taken on the group SHEQ functions (Quality, Health & Safety).

Mohammed Timol has joined Flexible Packaging Convertors in Pretoria.

David Rossouw has been appointed MD of OKE South Africa effective January 2016.

Hennie Strydom has rejoined Carst & Walker as Industry Group Manager, Polymers division, after being with AkzoNobel in Dubai from 2011 to 2015.

Sunneal Shah has joined BASF Polyurethanes. He was at Feltex Foam in Durban for a long time.

Bruce Murray of Saint Gobain has retired.

Bill Taylor retired from Carst & Walker after 35 years. Bill has joined Dave Duncan and formed Pomegranate Polymers in the recycling of tyres.

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Adelle Coetzee â&#x20AC;&#x201C; internal sales and export coordinator

Azwindini Ramulayi Francois Aucamp â&#x20AC;&#x201C; laboratory manager â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SHEQ manager

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Jared Khoury â&#x20AC;&#x201C; national commercial manager in JHB

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small size and limited oil reserves mean that its economy did not grow the same way as its larger neighbour Qatar which, although smaller than Gauteng, has vast oil and gas reserves and a GDP ¿ YH WLPHV ODUJHU WKDQ %DKUDLQ Bahrain did have plans to invest in a PP plant, but these were shelved long before global economic crises and oil prices made such projects less viable and so the plastics industry in Bahrain is made up of converters, only one of which is ranked in the top 50 (in size) in the Middle East.

It is estimated that around 75 000 tons of polymer are processed in Bahrain, mostly pipes and conduit for the construction industry as well as some packaging and roto moulded water tanks and road barriers.

AT the heart of the ‘Middle East’ are the six countries of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), a common market made up of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE with vague plans to form a fully integrated single market.

The economies of the GCC countries are similar insofar as they rely on their vast oil and gas reserves and have followed similar paths in diversifying their economies by developing the petrochemicals industry, but they are also very different in size and the level of this investment. Usually when considering the GCC plastics industry the discussion is limited to the countries with the biggest Kuwait polymer The Kuwait industries, namely Saudi capacity similar size polymer capacity Arabia, UAE and Qatar who to South Africa between them produce 23.5 is similar in size Unlike Bahrain, PLOOLRQ WRQV RI SRO\ROH¿ QV Kuwait is blessed with to South Africa and convert 3.7 million tons vast oil reserves and but, although much smaller, a larger petrochemical the other three countries produce around industry including polymer production.

2 million tons of polymer and also have Kuwait is slightly larger both in area sizeable plastics converting industries. and population than Gauteng and it is home to Equate which produces Bahrain is made up of converters 825 000 tons of LL/HDPE, as well The smallest country in the GCC is as 140 000 tons of PP. So while only Bahrain which is less than half the size of Ekurhuleni and has a population about accounting for 4% of GCC polymer production the Kuwait polymer capacity one-third that of the East Rand. Before is similar in size to South Africa, and the 1973 ‘oil crisis’ which brought a tsunami of petrodollars to the Middle East, there are plans to build polymer plants DV SDUW RI WKH 2OH¿ QV ,,, FUDFNHU DQG Bahrain was the most developed of the UH¿ QHU\ SURMHFW DW $O =RXU GCC countries with its advanced banking This will add 900 000 tons of PE system, UK-based commercial law and capacity and 450 000 tons of PP, world class airport visited by the Concord. although this project is only expected $OWKRXJK LW ZDV WKH ¿ UVW RI WKH $UDE after 2020. Kuwait also has a larger countries to discover oil in the 1930’s, its 52

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converting industry than Bahrain, around double the size, with three converters listed in the GCC Top 50.

Oman is home to Octal, one of the largest PET producers in the world Oman is the second largest country in the GCC – as big as the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Gauteng combined (but still less than 20% the size of Saudi Arabia, which is about double the size of South Africa) and it is home to one of the largest PET producers in the world – Octal. Orpic produces 350 000 tons of PP per year and will almost double this capacity when the new PP plant as part of the $3.6 billion Liwa project comes on-line in 2018-2019 together with 880 000 tpa of LL/HDPE. Apart from Octal, which also produces polyester sheet, Oman is home to a large BOPP plant as well as a number of smaller converters processing around 330 000 tons of polymer per year, mostly for the construction and packaging markets.

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K2016 PREVIEW

K2016 DĂźsseldorf The premier platform for the global plastics and rubber industries 3 100 businesses presenting trend-setting products, processes, practical solutions DEMOGRAPHIC growth, urbanisation, rising energy consumption, dwindling resources and climate change â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there are a host of challenges to master. The global situation calls for creative minds, innovative technology and high-performance materials. From 19 to 26 October, the international plastics and rubber industry will be meeting at K2016 in DĂźsseldorf and presenting its solutions.

Some 3,100 exhibitors from almost 60 nations will be taking part and showing their products and services on more than 170,000 square metres of net exhibition space.

As always, K 2016 will occupy all the exhibition space at Messe DĂźsseldorf, with

products and services on show in all of the venueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 19 halls. The industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core business areas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; machines and equipment (halls 1 to 4 and halls 9 to 17), raw materials and DX[LOLDULHV VHPL Âż QLVKHG SURGXFWV WHFKQLFDO parts and reinforced plastics (in halls 5 to 8b) and services have been neatly grouped in the various halls: The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rubber Roadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in hall 6 is a permaQHQW Âż [WXUH DW . DQG FRPSDQLHV ZLOO EH participating in this â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;shop windowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the rubber sector.

The special show â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Plastics shape the futureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will spotlight how polymer materials have shaped the appearance of our modern

world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not just functionally but also in terms of aesthetics and sustainability. This event deals with economic and environmental performance as well as addressing problems such as marine litter.

At the heart of the upcoming Science Campus will be four central issues that are expected to dramatically affect the development of the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s markets for the next IHZ \HDUV 7KHVH DUH UHVRXUFH HIÂż FLHQF\ digitalisation of the value chain / Industry 4.0, new materials, and lightweight construction.

Launched at K2013, the Design Chain Conference met with very positive feedback.

This time, the Design Chain@K conference

6DIULTXH WR ODXQFK VXSHULRU Ă&#x20AC; OOHU PDVWHUEDWFK DW . IDLU Launching new products of highest quality at the most competitive prices SAFRIQUE will be the only South African company exhibiting at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s K show!

Mervyn Moodley, Safrique CEO, said K2016 was the ideal platform to help put Safrique on the map as a preferred supplier of â&#x20AC;&#x153;cost reduction solutionsâ&#x20AC;? and to expand the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trading markets, not only in Africa, but the whole world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our core business has been to exclusively supply into Africa. With all our recent visits to other international plastic exhibitions we have seen the growing opportunity and demand for cost reductions and have therefore been aggressively looking to satisfy our existing and potential customers by launching new products of highest quality at 54 AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2016

the most competitive prices,â&#x20AC;? he explained.

Safriqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stand will showcase the launch of its new technically superior JUDGHV RI Âż OOHU PDVWHUEDWFK $OVR RQ VKRZ will be reprocessed polymers and additive masterbatch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the growing demand of saving cost, our products are the ideal solution for different applications, for instance, for woYHQ EDJV Âż OP EORZ DQG LQMHFWLRQ PRXOG ing,â&#x20AC;? said Moodley. â&#x20AC;˘ Visit Safrique @ Hall 7.1, Stand E 50

www.safrique.com

Helpful tips for K 2016 Getting to the fairgrounds 1 Public transportation is recommended to get to the fairgrounds. From downtown Düsseldorf, Tram No. U78 goes to the North Entrance, Tram No. U79 to the East Entrance and Bus No. 722 serves the East and South Entrances. From the airport, Bus No. 896 connects to all fairgrounds entrances. Visitor, exhibitor and press entrance passes to the show allow free use of all public transportation on all days of K 2016 within the Rhine-Ruhr regional network (VRR) of Düsseldorf and the Rhine-Sieg (VRS) transportation network which includes the neighboring cities of Bonn, Cologne, Dortmund, Krefeld and Wuppertal.

Exhibitors can also ride free of charge two days before and after the show.

will again provide insight into practical and technical aspects of innovations in the design chain. The event gives designers and materials producers a chance to show how polymers are used in different product appli-

cations. The programme includes examples from the automotive and medical industries, consumer electronics and packaging.

2 7D[L IDUHV DUH PDGH XS RI D EDVLF À DW rate plus a charge per kilometer; fares are generally higher than in the U.S.; for tips: round up to the next full euro amount (maximum 10%). Taxis must be boarded at taxi stands.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chemistry that Mattersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

at SABIC stand

The striking design of the SABIC stand will feature interior and exteriors walls constructed of SABICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lexan sheet

Launching new products of highest quality at the most competitive prices SABIC will showcase â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chemistry that Mattersâ&#x201E;˘â&#x20AC;&#x2122;- addressing global trends and the challenges in key industries with inspiring solutions to help create a better future for everyone.

With a strong emphasis on sustainability, SABIC will highlight its strong, collaborative approach with customers to jointly develop and produce global solutions, from concept to realisation.

On its open, two-deck stand â&#x20AC;&#x201C; again located prominently in the centre of Hall

6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SABIC will feature new, sustainabilityenabling materials and breakthrough technologies it has developed in close collaboration with customers. With the focus on key industry segments such as packaging, construction, healthcare, transportation, consumer goods and electronLFV 6$%,& ZLOO GLVSOD\ VSHFLÂż F LQQRYDWLYH applications, such as renewable packagLQJ IXHO HIÂż FLHQW WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ VROXWLRQV and easily constructed, reusable buildings.

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ture interior and exteriors walls constructed of SABICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lexanâ&#x201E;˘ sheet, which is 50% lighter and 250 times more impact-resistant than glass. These materials help to reduce transport and labour costs, facilitate easy and fast installation, and provide H[FHOOHQW 89 DQG Âż UH UHVLVWDQFH â&#x20AC;˘ Visit SABIC @ Hall 6, Stand D42 www.sabic.com/Kshow

Minimise food wastage, reduce weight of packaging materials Innovations by SABIC focus on sustainability and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chemistry that Mattersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; TODAY, an estimated one-third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted, equivalent to 1.3 billion tons of food every year, according to the Save Food report by the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Even in the most developed supply chain systems such as those in Europe, 4% of transported goods are damaged in some shape or form due to low pallet stability. A growing consumer focus on convenience and sustainability will also drive continuous changes and innovation in packaging.

The new SABIC PP Flowpact product families, especially the very high MFI grades, are formulated to help customers for thin-wall food packaging applications where a good balance of high stiffness DQG KLJK Ă&#x20AC; RZ LV UHTXLUHG y Enabling down gauging, thereby reducing packaging waste y +LJK Ă&#x20AC; RZ DQG IDVW FU\VWDOOLVDWLRQ generates shorter cycle times, thus 56 AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2016

lowering production costs 6$%,& /'3( Âż OP JUDGH LV D QHZ SURGXFW for manufacturing very thin-gauge packagLQJ y Offers excellent draw-down ability, runQLQJ VWDEOH DW D Âż OP WKLFNQHVV DV ORZ DV Č?P XVLQJ OHVV UDZ PDWHULDO DQG enabling higher production line speed y Typically used in both mono and coex Âż OPV DQG LV DYDLODEOH DV D FHUWLÂż HG renewable grade y Provides full compliance with stringent food-contact regulations for a broad range of applications with both fatty and non-fatty foods $GYDQFHG OD\HU EDUULHU Âż OP VWUXFWXUHV are another new product from SABIC for applications in meat packagLQJ E\ XVLQJ EORZQ Âż OP technology. The use of high-purity SABIC LLDPE

218BE and LDPE resins was crucial to achieve improved draw ability and cleaner operations, with fewer deposits

SABIC continues to take a pro-active role in the industry by improving the purity, organoleptic properties and cleanliness of resins used in PET and food packaging: introduction of new product stabilisers in advanced LLDPE resins; introduction of phthalate-free PP solutions, co-developed with international companies in the UAEand Europe; unique additive-free LDPE product family (with no migration into food)

www.sabic.com/Kshow

DRIVING INNOVATION FORWARD New materials like plastics are advancing vehicle technologies. But getting the best results is a big challenge.

To assist, SABIC offers industry-leading expertise in designing with a wide range of engineered materials. Across the entire vehicle. Because no matter what obstacles may hold our customers back, we’re there with ‘Chemistry that Matters™’ to help them drive forward.

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Dow brings â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Face of Innovationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to K fair Latest developments in technologies and applications THE Dow Chemical Company will showcase world-class expertise, technologies and award-winning innovations from its Packaging & Specialty Plastics (P&SP), elastomers, and electrical & telecommunications businesses at K2016.

Through its â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Face of Innovationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; theme, Dow will demonstrate the latest developments in technologies and applications, as well as shine a light on what is behind every innovation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a team of world-class scientists, researchers, marketing experts and value chain partners that together result in accelerating transformative ideas into real-world solutions for customers

worldwide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For us, behind every innovation there is a story of the people who have worked hard to bring that idea or growth opportunity to life. This is what we will be highlighting at K 2016â&#x20AC;Ś the Face of Innovation,â&#x20AC;? said Diego Donoso, business president for Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics.

Increasing consumer demand in emerging regions such as the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, India, and Asia PaFLÂż F DOVR PHDQV QHZ RSSRUWXQLWLHV Dow invites K2016 attendees to its Face of Innovation stand and business

centre to learn more about these opportunities and the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s range of innovative packaging solutions. Dow will SURYLGH D G\QDPLF Âż UVW FODVV H[SHUL HQFH IRU FXVWRPHUV ZLWK D IXOO\ Ă&#x20AC; HGJHG hospitality centre, interactive collaboration zone and various application and sample demonstrations, along with exciting seminars about its latest technologies. â&#x20AC;˘ Visit Dow in Hall 8a ZZZ GRZ FRP ZZZ IDFHRÂż QQRYDWLRQ FRP

Innovative thermoforming sheet lines

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battenfeld-cincinnati will showcase high-performance Multi-Touch roll stack THE largest producer of thermoformed packaging in Korea, Dongjin, recently ordered its second battenfeld-cincinnati complete 3-layer line with a multi-touch roll stack, an example of which will be on show at the K fair.

The line makes PE, PP and PS sheet in thicknesses ranging from 0.35 to 2.0mm for thermoforming applications with outputs of up to 1,500 kg/h. battenfeld-cincinnati and Dongjin have been partners for more than 20 years.

For sheet production, Dongjin uses seven lines from battenfeld-cincinnati: WZR OD\HU OLQHV DQG Âż YH VLPSOH FR extrusion lines â&#x20AC;&#x201C; two of which are for PS,

two for PP or PS and one for PET. The new 3-layer line for PS and PP sheet with the multi-touch roll stack will be added in the near future. Âł:LWK WKH Âż UVW 0XOWL 7RXFK KLJK SHUIRU mance line we can produce 40% of the sheet needed and at lower energy costâ&#x20AC;?, says president & CEO Song Seok Hwan.

The complete line needs about 15-20% less energy than a conventional sheet extrusion line.

The main driver of the enormous energy savings is the high-speed extruder, the second key component of the line next to the multi-touch roll stack. With a screw diameter of 75mm and a 40 D

processing unit, the extruder reaches outputs of up to 2,000kg/h, depending on the material processed. Thanks to the optimised design of screw and barrel, the extruder ensures excellent melt quality even at high screw speeds of up to 1,200 rev/min and thus lays the foundation for high product quality. â&#x20AC;˘ Visit battenfeld-cincinnati @ K â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hall 16, B19

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Hussein Soliman, Senior Technical Services & Development Engineer

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Curious? Join us at K 2016!

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Smart pallets for cost-effective supply chains

Pallets from Ahrma boast a new kind of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Internet of Thingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (IoT) technology with innovative functionalities.

ElastocoatÂŽ C allows optimum protection, a longer life time and coating in an automated spraying process

Resistant thanks to ElastocoatÂŽ C from BASF BASF is collaborating with the Dutch start-up company Ahrma Holding BV, whose aim is to launch a completely new pallet concept on the logistics market.

For the purpose of coating the extremely robust hybrid pallets made from medium GHQVLW\ Âż EUHERDUG 0') DQG SODVWLF WKH formulation of BASFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ElastocoatÂŽ C spray system was developed further.

The result is that the PU coating improves the resistance and durability of these pallets and it can now be sprayed on directly in continuous, automated spraying units. There is no need for any IXUWKHU SULPHU FRDW 7KH 0') SDOOHWV sealed with Elastocoat C are not just more stable and around 25% lighter than traditional pallets, but also boast an innovative, comprehensive track and trace system. The life span of the pallets is extended considerably to up to 10 years and individual components of the pallets

can be dismantled and replaced.

Big data in the supply chain thanks to innovative transponder Using the transponder that is integrated in the pallets and the software from Ahrma, 6XSSO\ &KDLQ %LJ 'DWD 6&%' V\VWHP

the company is able to record not just the position and movement of the pallets, but also their ambient temperature and load state and any possible impact or dropping of the pallets. This offers a series of EHQHÂż WV DQG FRVW VDYLQJV IRU FXVWRPHUV ,W means that unused pallets can be located and optimum use can be guaranteed.

Costs as a result of unused, lost or stolen SDOOHWV DUH UHGXFHG ,QWHUUXSWLRQV LQ WKH cold chain or any loss incurred can also be demonstrated and processes improved accordingly. The pallets remain the property of Ahrma and are loaned to customers as required.

%$6)ÂśV FRQWULEXWLRQ 7KH (ODVWRFRDW C spray system seals the pallet surfaces HIÂż FLHQWO\ TXLFNO\ DQG SHUPDQHQWO\ DQG thus provides optimum protection against water, dirt, microbial infestation and abrasion. This increases the durability of the pallets and can also help to protect the goods stored on them.

The customized GreenpanelÂŽ 0') blanks for the pallets are supplied by the FRPSDQ\ 0DNHUV %9 7KH FRQFHSW RI 0') SDQHOV VSUD\HG ZLWK (ODVWRFRDW FDQ EH Ă&#x20AC; H[LEO\ GHSOR\HG DQG LV DOVR XVHG LQ exhibition stand construction, for example, DV D Ă&#x20AC; RRU SDQHO ZLWK DQ DSSURSULDWHO\ adapted shape.

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Helpful tips for K 2016 3 Rental cars are available from Avis, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Sixt DQG RWKHU FRPSDQLHV RIÂż FHV DUH ORFDWHG at the DĂźsseldorf airport, the main train station and several downtown locations.

2Q WKH PDLQ VWUHHWV LQ 'Â VVHOGRUI Âľ0HVVH DĂźsseldorfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; signs show the way to the fairgrounds; parking signs will lead to one of the fairgroundsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 12 parking lots.

At the show 4 K will take place from October 19 - 26, 2016, at the fairgrounds in DĂźsseldorf, Germany.

5 Entrance passes and show directories can be purchased online at www.konline.com. The online price for a 1-day ticket is 49 euros instead of 65 euros on show site and a 3-day ticket is available online for 108 euros instead of 135 euros purchased at the show.

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and information system makes it easy to Âż QG WKH ORFDWLRQ RI HYHU\ H[KLELWRU DQG SURGXFW FDWHJRU\ .$7, WHUPLQDOV DUH located in every hall.

7 The exhibit halls are linked by protected walkways, moving sidewalks and shuttle buses.

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10 Banks are generally open from 9 a.m.

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11 5HVWDXUDQWV $VNLQJ IRU D TXLFN VHUYLFH in a non fast-food restaurant is considered impolite; water does not accompany the meal but can be ordered by the bottle; WLSSLQJ VHUYLFH FKDUJH LV LQFOXGHG LQ WKH ELOO EXW D VPDOO WLS VKRXOG EH KDQGHG WR WKH ZDLWUHVV ZDLWHU GLUHFWO\

Germany in general 9 Shops are generally open from 9 a.m.

WR S P 0RQGD\ WKURXJK )ULGD\ and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Larger department stores are often open until 8 p.m. on weekdays and until 6 p.m. on Saturday. All stores are closed on Sunday.

â&#x20AC;˘ For further information on visiting or exhibiting at K 2016, contact Messe DĂźsseldorf North America, 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2920, Chicago, IL 60601. Telephone: (312) 781-5180; Fax: (312) 781-5188; E-mail: info@mdna.com; Visit www. mdna.com. â&#x20AC;˘ For hotel and travel information, contact TTI Travel Inc. at (866) 674-3476; Fax: (212) 674-3477; E-mail: info@ttitravel.net; www.traveltradeint.com.

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Milliken making PP clearer, better, faster Further additives & technologies supporting innovation in PE, PET and PU

MILLIKEN invites PP producers, compounders and converters attending K2016 to join with it to enable future innovation across the plastics industry by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making polypropylene clearer, better, faster.

Togetherâ&#x20AC;?.

Milliken will give centre stage to the advantages of using its technology leading FODULÂż HUV DQG QXFOHDWRUV WR LPSURYH 33 demonstrating the range of solutions availDEOH WR VXLW VSHFLÂż F LQGLYLGXDO RU DSSOLFDWLRQ requirements.

Visitors will be able to explore application examples and case studies featuring WKH EHQHÂż WV RI LWV 0LOODGÂŽ NXâ&#x201E;˘ 8000 and HyperformÂŽ HPN nucleators.

Milliken will demonstrate the ability of Millad NX 8000 to make PP UltraClear allowing for material replacement in a wide range of processes, highlighting additional

advantages of lower processing temperatures and therefore faster and more sustainable processing in injection moulding.

Milliken will also showcase examples of how to reinforce the faster, trouble-free production and improved end-product performance, which is made possible by Hyperform HPN nucleatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; excellent balance of physical properties.

Both Millad NX 8000 and Hyperform HPN perform effectively in KLJK PHOW Ă&#x20AC; RZ PP grades, responding to the increas-

ing industry demands for developing high PHOW Ă&#x20AC; RZ UDWH 0)5 33 JUDGHV IRU IDVWHU production. â&#x20AC;˘ Visit Milliken @ Hall 6, Booth A27 www.millikenchemical.com

Wacker presents hydrolysis & steam-resistant LSR :$&.(5 WKH 0XQLFK EDVHG FKHPLFDO FRPSDQ\ LV XQYHLOLQJ (ODVWRVLOÂ&#x160; /5 3020/60, a liquid silicone rubber that cures to form a steam-resistant and hydrolytically stable elastomer. The fast-curing rubber is suitable for highly automated injectionmoulding and enables cost effective largescale production of moulded seals and other products that need to permanently or regularly withstand hot water or steam. )LHOGV RI DSSOLFDWLRQ LQFOXGH VDQLWDU\ engineering, heating systems and power plants.

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high steam-resistance once the silicone is cured. Standard silicone elastomers can only withstand superheated steam for short periods, making suitable for such applications to a very limited extent. The reason for this is that silicone elastomers generally hydrolyse under these conditions, i.e. are chemically decomposed by water.

This reduces their elastic recovery under pressure. As a result, the seal leaks.

This cannot happen with the new (ODVWRVLO /5 JUDGH ,W LV ODUJHO\ resistant to hydrolysis and even retains its elasticity in persistent contact with superheated steam. Measurements show that post-cured test specimens made from (ODVWRVLO /5 VWRUHG IRU GD\V in autoclaves with steam at 150 degrees

Celsius have a compression set of 62%.

7KH\ WKXV UHWDLQ VXIÂż FLHQW KLJK HODVWLF recovery for sealing purposes. The other mechanical properties of the elastomer, such as elasticity and tensile strength, have been substantially improved.

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Wacker, the Munichbased chemical company, will be presenting a new steam-resistant and hydrolytically stable liquid silicone rubber at K 2016. O-rings and other moulded parts made from Elastosil LR 3020/60 are suitable for applications that are regularly exposed to hot water and steam

GN Thermoforming showcase high-speed GN800 form-cut-stack machine GN Thermoforming Equipment will exhibit IRU WKH ¿ UVW WLPH WKH *1 D KLJK VSHHG IRUP FXW VWDFN WKHUPRIRUPHU DW .

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High-tech micro granules for brilliant colours Colouring of plastics for food contact applications LANXESSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rhein Chemie Additives (ADD) business unit is showcasing its organic Macrolex Gran colorants for the brilliant colouring of amorphous and semi crystalline plastics. Thanks to their micro granule form, the colorants compare extremely favourably with powders and compact granules owing to their excellent dispersion and processing properties and safe handling.

Macrolex micro granules consist of hollow spheres that can be very easily crushed, which means they can be quickly, evenly and completely distributed and incorporated into the plastic. The excellent processability of the product is due to the fact that the hollow spheres comprise particularly small primary particles of between around two and ten micrometers depending on the colour.

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+DLWLDQ ² Ă H[LELOLW\ ZLWK Âś7HFKQRORJ\ to the Pointâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; HAITIAN International will present established bestsellers from its successful â&#x20AC;&#x153;Technology to the Pointâ&#x20AC;? market strategy. On show will be the fully electric 9HQXV ÂľS YHUVLRQÂś WKH =KDÂż U =HUHV Series (electrics with integrated servohydraulics), and the Jupiter II Series with added â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Plusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (two-platen technology), Approximately 30% of the packaging applications in Europe have extremely short cycle times of 2-3 seconds, high cavity numbers, and therefore high output. =KDÂż U 3ODVWLFV 0DFKLQHU\ FRQFHQWUDWHV on packaging market of more than 4 seconds, for example containers or caps and closures for the cosmetics industry.

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avoids overheating during fast cycling.

Fitted with an L/D 25:1 plasticising unit and with injection speeds of up to 350mm/s, the fully electric precept inherently offers ideal conditions for dynamic and highly accurate processes.

The p-version of the Venus is available with clamping forces from 1,500 to 4,500 kN (the full range of Venus II Series models covers 400 to 6,500 kN).

At the K Show, Haitian will exhibit a VEII3000/1700p that produces an IML cup in 4.4 seconds, integrated into an automated cell by Sepro Robotique and Pagès. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the Zeres Series, we make it easier for processors to make the switch

from hydraulic to electric machines. Zeres is the optimal machine for moulds with core pulls and for mouldings where high quality is much more important than very short cycle times, such as optical components.â&#x20AC;? said Haitianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Philippe Porret.

At the K a Zeres with 300 tons clamping force manufactures a medical pipette on a 192-cavity mould in around 9 seconds.

The technologically robust Jupiter II Series is convincing not only because of its rapid, frictionless mould movements, and highly economical energy consumption, but also because of its compact design. As such it saves an amazing amount of space, and in addition it operates very quietly. www.haitian.com

The-version of the Venus is available with clamping forces from 1,500 to 4,500 kN (the full range of Venus II Series models covers 400 to 6,500 kN)

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www.lanxess.com Macrolex Gran â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brilliant colouring of amorphous and semi crystalline plastics

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Alex Plastics Recycling Alex Plastics Packaging (Pty) Ltd has been producing quality pellitised LDPE recycle product for the blown film, pipe extrusion and other polymer conversion industries for in excess of 30 years. Recent plant improvements reinforce our capacity and ability to deliver a consistent high quality product in a grey or smokey format. Alex Plastics Recycling your partner in cost effective conversion.

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K2016 PREVIEW

First industrial 3D printer for silicones A milestone in additive manufacturing WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, will be showFDVLQJ D ZRUOG Âż UVW WKH Âż UVW LQGXVWULDO ' SULQWHU IRU VLOLFRQHV The high-tech device â&#x20AC;&#x201C;called ACEO ÂŽ Imagine Series K â&#x20AC;&#x201C;will be in operation in Hall 6, Booth A10 throughout the entire tradeVKRZ The process developed by Wacker is considered a milestone LQ DGGLWLYH PDQXIDFWXULQJ 7KH ' SULQWHU WKDW ZLOO GHEXW DW WKH .

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K2016 PREVIEW

One-step injection stretch blow moulding in 2016

By Paul Atkin, marketing group, section manager, Nissei ASB Machine Co, Komoro, Japan

Process offers huge potential for versatility in alternative markets process offered huge potential for versatility in alternative markets. It was a perfect example of the old adage, N â&#x20AC;&#x153; ecessity is the mother of inventionâ&#x20AC;?.

blow moulding so preform designs are fundamentally different. By manipulating this stored heat, the preform can be made to stretch in interesting and unusual ways.

One-step versatility The inherent versatility of the one-step process can be attributed to three fundamental differences between the one-step and two-step processes; y The one-step preform is moulded within the same machine as the bottle is blown, so container designers can fully optimize the preform design rather than being locked into using a limited range of stock preforms. y 2QH VWHS SUHIRUPV DUH KHOG Âż UPO\ E\ the neck throughout the entire process so extreme neck designs and special orientations can easily be accommodated without consideration for transfer or unscrambling Âą DQG ZLWK QR VFXIÂż QJ WKLV DOVR RIIHUV YDVWO\ VXSHULRU YLVXDO TXDOLW\ RI WKH Âż QLVKHG containers. y In a one-step machine, residual energy stored within the injection moulded preform provides the heat req uired for

The Future Today, the two-step market is intensely competitive so manufacturers are increasingly looking at ways to make their machines more versatile resulting in encroachment on sectors that were once the sole domain of one-step moulding. But, as Nissei ASB has well understood for more than 35 years, by continually investing in R&D for innovative moulding techniq ues and container designs, and by promoting high-margin niche markets where the advantages of one-step moulding provide the best solutions, then Nissei ASB and its customers will continue to remain one-step ahead of the competition.

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IN the mid 197 0â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, before PET had even hit the market, one-step injection stretch blow moulding machines were already being developed in a Jpan for polypropylene jars. But, once the future potential of the emerging PET container market became apparent, development work took a completely new direction leading to the FUHDWLRQ RI WKH ZRUOGÂśV Âż UVW RQH VWHS 3(7 moulding machines that were to become known as the Nissei ASB Series.

In the very early days of PET moulding, one-step and two-step machines were almost on a par in terms of output for a market consisting mainly of very simple designs for carbonated soft drinks. With VSHFLÂż F PDFKLQH GHYHORSPHQWV IRU WKHVH standard designs, two-step moulding production rates soon outpaced one-step and it rapidly became the process of choice for moulding extremely high volumes of standard design bottles at minimal cost.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Visit Nissei ASB @ Hall 14, Booth B38

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K2016 PREVIEW

Crossover of TPUs from consumer items to industrial apps Continuous innovation driving forward development of material THE speed of material innovation needed to satisfy footwear, leisure eq uipment and apparel manufacturers is helping to drive forward the use of thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU s) in new industrial applications.

Huntsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TPU team will focus on the EHQHÂż WV WKDW LWV SURGXFWV DQG V\VWHPV FDQ bring to the design and manufacture of everyday items â&#x20AC;&#x201C;from consumer goods to

highly specialised industrial applications that help to keep the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population active, healthy, mobile and connected.

Continuous innovation in the sports, leisure and apparel sector is driving forward the development of materials that ultimately Âż QG DSSOLFDWLRQ HOVHZKHUH +XQWVPDQ explained that: y A selection of transparent, VU stable

TPU s â&#x20AC;&#x201C;originally developed for the footwear sector â&#x20AC;&#x201C;are now being used in the food industry to create conveyor belts that have to be resistant to V U light, which is often used to clean them s, used to create y Super soft, elastic TPU ZDWHU EODGGHUV DQG LQĂ&#x20AC; DWDEOHV IRU WKH VSRUWV eq uipment market, are now being used to create a new generation of smart clothing, embedded with electronics y The growing market for high energy return TPU s, which put an extra spring in sports shoes, will create new opportunities outside of the footwear industry â&#x20AC;&#x201C;for

The growing market for high energy return TPUs, which put an extra spring in sports shoes, will create new opportunities outside of the footwear industry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for example in UHVLOLHQW Ă&#x20AC; RRULQJ DSSOLFDWLRQV DQG LQ FDU seating systems, where there is a need for thin, lightweight materials that are uncompromisingly comfortable 70 AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2016

I.P.P Inkulu Plastic Pipes

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Quality Pipe Manufacturers of HDPE pipe Think big, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x153;nkuluâ&#x20AC;?is Gabriel Reddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motto, who started the new pipe manufacturing business Inkulu Plastic 3LSHV LQ +DPPDUVGDOH .=1 $QG VHOOLQJ LW PLQG \RX 7KH Âż UVW SLSHV SURGXFHG DW KLV QHZ FRPSDQ\ ZHQW GLUHFWO\ IURP PDFKLQH WR WKH EDFN RI WKH GHOLYHU\ WUXFN Âą ZLWKRXW HYHQ WRXFKLQJ WKH IDFWRU\ Ă&#x20AC; RRU Inkulu Plastic Pipes leased a 3440m2 factory in Hammarsdale. Inkulu Plastic Pipes has not looked back since, and the machines DUH QRZ UXQQLQJ 7KH FRPSDQ\ KDV DOVR DFTXLUHG 6$%6 FHUWLÂż FDWLRQ *DEULHOÂśV WKLUG PDFKLQH DUULYHG LQ $XJXVW *DEULHO believes in always making a plan and satisfying his clients and keeping them happy. His success is due to the support and the good wishes of his very loyal customers and suppliers.

Products include: HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) Pipes, LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) Pipes, PP (Polypropylene) Pipes and Fabricated Fittings

Contact us: n Uit 6B Coveway Industrial Park, Hammersdale, 37 00 | Tel: 031 3 76 1055/56 | Fax: 031 3 76 1054 Gabriel: 084 446 6384 | Nikieta: 083 229 1 761 | Email: gabriel@ inkuluplastics.co.za | www.inkuluplastics.co.za

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Visit Huntsman @ Hall 5 at Stand 5

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EREMA launches Recycling 4.0 at K2016

Manfred Hackl, CEO EremaGroup and Erema GmbH

First to present extensive â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;smart factoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; package for recyclers, producers THE hot topic for Erema at K2016 is C â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; AREFORMANCEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with the company set to herald the age of Recycling 4.0 as WKH ¿ UVW LQ WKH SODVWLFV UHF\FOLQJ LQGXVWU\ WR present an extensive sâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC; mart factoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; packDJH IRU ERWK UHF\FOHUV DQG SURGXFHUV ³%XLOGLQJ RQ WKH KLJK GHJUHH RI DXWRPD tion of the Intarema systems we have developed a smart factory package which HQDEOHV XV WR JLYH RXU FXVWRPHUV D FOHDU FRPSHWLWLYH HGJH DQG PDNH WKHP ¿ W IRU WKH IXWXUH ´ VDLG (UHPD &(2 0DQIUHG +DFNO Trade fair visitors will not only discover the EHQH¿ WV RI &$5()250$1&( LQ WKHRU\ they will also experience them live: Erema will be recycling the plastic waste of the K show on site at the CAREFORMANCE 5HF\FOLQJ &HQWUH LQ WKH RXWGRRU DUHD RI WKH WUDGH IDLU ZLWK PDFKLQH TXDOLW\ DQG process data being transferred in real time

to Eremaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s booth.

CAREFORMANCE consists of 4 compoQHQWV ZLWK WKH ,17$5(0$® system forming WKH EDVLV IRU WKH IXUWKHU 6PDUW )DFWRU\ applications: 7KH 4XDOLW\2Q SDFNDJH VSHFLDOO\ y integrated sensors UH ± D VRSKLVWLFDWHG 0DQXIDFWXULQJ y ([HFXWLRQ 6\VWHP 0(6

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What's the secret of success?

careformance!

DISCOVER EREMA's SECRETS at

K 2016 Hall 9 / Stand C05 Your local EREMA contact: Relloy S.A. (Pty) Ltd, 27 Mopedi Road, Sebenza Edenvale, 1609, Gauteng dean@relloy.co.za, www.relloy.co.za

CHOOSE THE NUMBER ONE.

K2016 PREVIEW

BASF extends its portfolio of

innovative foam solutions with ecovio EA ®

Expandable particle foam, easy to process on existing EPP or EPS machines BASF is expanding its range of high performance foam products with the LQQRYDWLYH FHUWL¿ HG FRPSRVWDEOH SDUWLFOH foam ecovio® EA. 7KH SURGXFW LV SUHGRPLQDQWO\ ELREDVHG DQG OLNH DOO RI WKH JUDGHV XQGHU WKH ecovio® EUDQG LW VXSSRUWV WKH ELRORJLFDO F\FOH WKURXJK LWV FHUWL¿ HG FRPSRVWDELOLW\ 7KH H[FHOOHQW SURSHUWLHV RI WKH SDWHQWHG SDUWLFOH IRDP PDNH LW SDUWLFXODUO\ VXLWDEOH IRU WUDQVSRUW SDFNDJLQJ IRU KLJK YDOXH RU GHOLFDWH JRRGV ZKHUH D KLJK OHYHO RI LPSDFW UHVLVWDQFH DQG UREXVWQHVV LV YLWDO 7KH SURGXFW SURSHUWLHV DUH VLPLODU WR WKRVH RI (36 DQG ERDVW RXWVWDQGLQJ 72 AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2016

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Reifenhauserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new line can produce standard ELRGHJUDGDEOH Ã&#x20AC; OP Polyrema Filmstar 70-1200 equipped with Ultra Flat Plus on show

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has a minimum thermal conductivity of 34 mW/(mK) and is therefore also outstandingly suited to all thermal insulation applications in the transport sector. For example, ecovio EA helps to maintain the cold chain at all times for temperature-sensitive goods such as packaged vegetables, fruit, meat, frozen goods or even medicines. This effectively prevents the goods from being ruined. ,Q WKH IXWXUH %$6) ZLOO DOVR RIIHU ecovio EA with approval for use with food. This will extend the range of applications to all of the areas in which foam is in direct contact with processed food. ecovio EA will also be outstandingly suitable as a (reusable) transport container for processed fruit/vegetables, ¿ VK DQG PHDW

Visit BASF at K2016 @ Hall 5, booth C21/D21

REIFENHAU SERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Polyrema will be present in Düsseldorf showing a -7layer micro line with seven extruders and a -7layer EORZQ ¿ OP GLH KHDG ZLWK ,%& VXLWDEOH IRU dies from 100 to 200mm.

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K2016 PREVIEW

Major ABS specialist ELIX Polymers to make its K debut (/,; 3RO\PHUV ZLOO PDNH LWV Âż UVW DSSHDU ance at the triennial K show in DĂźsseldorf this October. But while the name is new, the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage is measured in decades. A specialist in production of ABS and SAN polymers, high performance compounds, polymer blends and also polymer PRGLÂż HUV LWV OLQHDJH LQFOXGHV VXFK LOOXVWUL ous names as Bayer, Lanxess and Ineos.

Now owned by Sun Capital Partners, ELIX Polymers has since gone through a radical reorganization to emerge as a highly successful supplier to major customers around the world. The company operates out of the largest chemical park in Spain (in Tarragona), with the third largest ABS SURGXFWLRQ VLWH LQ (XURSH DQG ZLWK Âż YH ABS compounding lines producing over 40

specialty grades with more than 300 colour options.

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New-generation controller for worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most widely used gravimetric blender New Maguire 4088 controller enhances communications with other devices in an Industry 4.0 setting A NEW-GENERATION Maguire controller for the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most widely used gravimetric blender has far greater data processing capability than the previous controller, substantially enhancing communications with other devices in an Industry 4.0 setting and offering centralised control of both blending and loading.

While being backward-compatible with earlier control systems, the new MaguireÂŽ 4088 controller operates with seven times the speed of the MaguireÂŽ 1212 controller, eight times the memory, and 45 times the resolution of the load cells used to weigh batch ingredients. Options for operators include a keypad / digital thumbwheel interface or a new touchscreen that is removable for remote operation, features intuitive graphical displays, and is available in multiple languages. Standard with the touchscreen is built-in software for a conveying system for loading multiple materials into a 74 AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2016

blender and metering the combined materials into a processing machine.

The increased capacity of the 4088 controller and the new design of its software provide faster readings and more storage and make it easier to track down problems and make changes.

In comparison with the Maguire 1212 controller, data processing in the new system is increased from 16- to 32-bit; speed from 16 to 120 MHz; and memory space from 12 KB to 96 KB. Flash memory now is rated at 512 KB internal and 8MB external; random access memory, at 96 KB internal and 32 MB external. The increased memory makes possible more storage for data logs and the ability to handle larger communication buffers.

Maguire 4088 Touchscreen Controller with removable Touchscreen

â&#x20AC;˘ Maguire is represented in South Africa by Hestico(Pty) Ltd www.hestico.co.za Visit Maguire @ Hall 10, Stand A26 www.maguire.com

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New UNILOG B8 control system highlight at Wittmann Battenfeld stand THE new UNILOG B8 control system from Wittmann Battenfeld will be shown on every single machine exhibited at Wittmann Battenfeld’s stand at the K in Düsseldorf. This new control system generation distinguishes itself from its predecessor version by several additional features and even greater operator comfort.

Via an attractively designed, pivotal 21.5” full HD multi-touch screen, the process functions can be retrieved by gestures (zooming/wiping), while some selectable operating functions are triggered by tactile keys located in the machine’s central console. This makes it possible to address frequently used functions easily and directly.

Visualisation and operation of the machine run under the new Windows 10 operating system, which offers an extensive choice of options for a modern user interface and enables easy integration into the open world

of Windows applications. A display screen which can be partitioned, allows simultaneous visualization of two different functions. This is a special advantage, since thanks to Wittmann 4.0 technology, it has now become possible to visualize and operate machines and peripheral appliances in parallel via a single monitor screen. Assistant wizard and help systems support operators in machine setting and process optimisation.

• Wittmann-Battenfeld represented in South Africa by IPEX Machinery

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The new UNILOG B8 control system – available for all machines from K 2016 onwards

‘Wobbling’ at the LPKF booth!

Welding large components with variable seam widths LPKF is presenting a brand new technology on booth at K show 2016. ‘Wobbling’ enables the LPKF PowerWeld3D 8000 to join large components of up to 100cm x 70cm with welds of between 1-5mm width. It can also handle height differences.

“In the automotive industry, more and more components are being manufactured with lightweight plastics.

The PowerWeld3D 8000 by LPKF is a system with integrated melt travel monitoring and very short process times”, explained LPKF CEO Lars Ederleh.

Wobbling is a process in which the laser beam moves with a small amplitude transverse to the weld path.

Height differences that would otherwise lead to altered seam widths can be automatically compensated by adjusting the amplitude. In this quasi-simultaneous 76 AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2016

process, the weld is tracked several times over, creating homogeneous temperature distribution.

Analysis of the setting path and welding time generates reliable data about weld quality. A working area of 100 x 70 x 40 cm³ means the system is ideally suited for large components – for example, interior lights and lamps for the automotive industry.

The LPKF booth will showcase construction and sample welds.

• Visit LPKF @ Hall 11, Booth E04

www.lpkf.com www.lpkf-laserwelding.com

Evolution: The LPKF PowerWeld 6600 has a modern, user-friendly design, advanced technical components and a new software environment

Lubricated compound expands advantages of TPVs over rubber

Sarlink 9156-02 TPV from Teknor Apex exhibits euperior processability and greater long-term sealing force, while enhanced lubricity helps speed up assembly and prevent defects

Faster insertion of seals and error-free assembly A NEW thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) elastomer for pipe seals by Teknor Apex Company exhibits the same processing and performance advantages over thermoset rubber as a well-established TPV while providing enhanced lubricity for faster insertion of seals and more errorfree assembly.

For use in seals for non-pressure water and drain pipe, SarlinkÂŽ 9156-02 provides physical properties nearly identical to those of Sarlink 9156B, a workhorse compound for pipe seals, but as a lubricated comSRXQG LW H[KLELWV D FRHIÂż FLHQW RI IULFWLRQ WKDW is only 16% as high. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The substantially greater lubricity of new Sarlink 9156-02 is a big advantage IRU LQVHUWLQJ WKH VHDOV LQWR WKH Âż WWLQJV Âą D mechanical process in which lubrication increases speed and helps to prevent rejects,â&#x20AC;? said Stef Hordijk, general sales manager for the Thermoplastic Elastomer

Division of Teknor Apex. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fittings with lubricated seals also facilitate pipe insertion, which is done by hand at the construction site. By reducing the forces needed for LQVHUWLQJ WKH SLSH LQWR WKH Âż WWLQJ OXEULFD tion helps prevent improper assembly and damage to the seal.â&#x20AC;?

Like Sarlink 9156B, the new lubricated compound exhibits greater retention of sealing force over a period of years than rubber, prolonging the working lives of pipe seals, which must prevent leakage from within the pipe and seepage from outside.

Sealing force is measured by the degree of stress relaxation. Compared with rubber, both TPVs exhibit lower levels of stress relaxation over a period of years, particularly at elevated temperatures.

Both TPVs also make possible substantially greater productivity than rubber by eliminating the crosslinking step, by being processable on standard thermoplastic

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equipment with much less scrap, and by providing the capability of two-component moulding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ability to be two-component moulded is a key advantage of Sarlink compounds for pipe seals,â&#x20AC;? said Chris Smith, senior market manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has made it possible to create seals as single, integral parts that combine the sealing performance of elastomers with the rigidity of materials like polypropylene or higher-durometer TPVs. The two-component seals differ in design from rubber seals, providing easier and more effective ways to position WKH VHDO LQ WKH Âż WWLQJ %\ FRQWUDVW UXEEHU seals have typically been single-component items that are made thicker to provide VXIÂż FLHQW ULJLGLW\ WR KROG WKH VHDO LQ SODFH ´ Properties of new Sarlink 9156-02 appear in the accompanying table. Both Sarlink 9156-02 and Sarlink 9156B compounds are available worldwide.

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K2016 PREVIEW

Petri Dish ‘LITE’ HEKUMA has developed a complete system for petri dish manufacturing that LV VSHFL¿ FDOO\ GHVLJQHG IRU WKH GHPDQG RI emerging markets.

Almost 130 years after their development by the bacteriologist Julius Richard Petri, the petri dishes named after him are among the most frequently used items in laboratory operations.

Used for the most part to cultivate microorganisms and cells, today they are manufactured from glass or plastic.

Hekuma, a manufacturer of high performance automation systems for the plastics industry, has been the market leader in this product segment for a long time. For the ‘Petri Dish LITE’, Hekuma has developed equipment that produces

plastic petri dishes customized to the VSHFL¿ F QHHGV RI HPHUJLQJ PDUNHWV Plastisud, a market leader in manufacturing high-precision injection moulds for petri dishes, provides the mould needed for the Petri dish LITE system. The design – a 4+4 two-plate mould – reduces its complexity, making it easy to integrate in smaller operations.

Engel completes that overall package with its injection moulding machine from the proven tie-bar-less Victory series.

Depending on the height of the dishes, the machine allows up to 20 dishes or stack heights of 350mm to be packaged.

The overall production cycle is completed in less than six seconds.

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Tough nylon 6/12 for automotive cable jackets

the complete system only takes up 18m2 of À RRU VSDFH 7KH V\VWHP ZDV DOVR GHVLJQHG with ergonomically considerations and easy maintenance access in mind. The Petri dish LITE system is sold in partnership between Engel, Plastisud and Hekuma. www.hekuma.com

Teknor Apex will showcase a nylon 6/12 extrusion compound for automotive cable jackets

Has excellent chemical resistance and withstands high temperatures THE Nylon Division of Teknor Apex Company will feature a new nylon 6/12 extrusion compound for automotive cable jackets which provides excellent chemical resistance, withstands high service temperatures and exhibits good dimensional stability as a result of low moisture absorption The chemical resistance of Chemlon® 890 HNT001 nylon 6/12 is superior to that of nylon 6 and exhibits greater stress corrosion resistance upon exposure to aggressive chemicals or mechanical stresses. The compound is heat stabilized to prevent embrittlement at high 78 AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2016

service temperatures and is lubricated to facilitate feeding into the extruder.

Chemlon 890 HNT001 compound has received General Motors and Chrysler approvals for heat stabilized nylon 6/12. It is currently used in brake jacketing for a US OEM and the jacket has passed the cable supplier’s heat aging test at 135°C for 168 hours.

• Visit Teknor Apex @ Hall 6, Stand 6C58-02 www.advancedpolymers.co.za

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Stacking: Depending on the height of the dishes, this allows up to 20 dishes or stack heights of 350 mm max to be packaged

Compact design: From take-out up to packed product, within 3 x 6 metre space

Overall view of the system: It takes 18 square metres and creates an ergonomically and easy to maintain working place

Packaging: Before the stacks are pushed into the packaging position, the operator must manually pull four prefabricated plastic sleeve bags over the arbor

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AROUND THE WORLD Husky claims against Athena dismissed CLAIMS by Husky Injection Moulding against Athena Automation that WKH ODWWHU KDG PLVXVHG FRQÂż GHQWLDO information in their designs for Athenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s injection moulding machines were dismissed by a Toronto court in April.

Husky had alleged that Robert Schad of Athena, who had been the founder of Husky, and Athena employees had access to new Husky technology at injection moulder Niigon Technologies in northern Ontario, but the judge found Athena did not make material use of the knowledge.

Borealis acquires German recyclers BOREALIS, a leading provider of LQQRYDWLYH VROXWLRQV LQ WKH Âż HOGV RI SRO\ROHÂż QV EDVH FKHPLFDOV DQG fertilizers, has fully acquired the German plastics recyclers mtm plastics GmbH and mtm compact GmbH. Based in Niedergebra, Germany, mtm plastics GmbH is regarded as a technology leader in the recycling of mixed postconsumer plastic waste and as one of Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest producers of postFRQVXPHU SRO\ROHÂż Q UHF\FODWHV The sister companies mtm plastics GmbH and mtm compact GmbH will become members of the Borealis Group. The two Managing Directors will remain in their roles to ensure business continuity. www.borealisgroup.com

SABIC inaugurates state-of-the-art research centre SABIC inaugurated a new research facility in May at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen, Netherlands. The state-of-the-art research centre supports an extension of SABICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research capabilities in the area of innovative chemistry and materials.

An example of SABICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excellence in innovative application development is the development of a new product based in light weight foamed SRO\ROHÂż QV VSHFLÂż FDOO\ GHYHORSHG IRU bumper applications for the automotive LQGXVWU\ ZLWK EHQHÂż WV VXFK DV LPSURYLQJ fuel economy and reducing CO² generation, noise and vibration and increasing safety and harshness (NVH) control. SABIC has also developed so-called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;renewable polymersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for the packaging of beverages, based on renewable feedstocks.

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The high impact resistance and good weather resistance of the UV-protected sheets ensure that neither hailstones nor sunlight can damage the installation in London

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unique exhibition PC sheets protect art installation at Victoria & Albert Museum AN exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London showcases extraordinary feats of engineering that KDYH KDG D ODVWLQJ LQĂ&#x20AC; XHQFH RQ WKH global community. The central element of the 200m2 Elytra Filament Pavilion in the John Madejski Garden is a delicate VWUXFWXUH RI FDUERQ DQG JODVV Âż EUHV

PRGHOOHG RQ WKH IRUHZLQJ FDVHV RI Ă&#x20AC; \LQJ beetles, called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;elytraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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Custom moulder adds two collaborative robots Robots for mundane packing role PLASTIC News Europe reports that Donnelly Custom Manufacturing Co, which specialises in short-run injection moulding, is using a pair of twoDUPHG URERWV WR FUHDWH Ă&#x20AC; H[LELOLW\ LQ LWV automation processes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do a lot of mould changeovers using a number of different materials â&#x20AC;&#x201C; over 400 different materials,â&#x20AC;? said Ron Kirscht, president of Donnelly. Speed and accuracy are keys to making the runs affordable.

The Minnesota-based company has about 32 robots. Known as Baxters, the new robots were produced by Rethink Robotics in 2015 and subsequently integrated into the automation system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now, Baxter is picking parts and putting them in a pack and keeping count,â&#x20AC;? Kirscht said. It is a repetitive job in that 600 parts are loaded into a shipping

container, he noted, but the use of %D[WHU LPSURYHG WKH Ă&#x20AC; RZ DQG LQFUHDVHG accuracy. Kirscht also noted that the robots free up workers from mundane tasks and allows them to perform more cognitive work.

Founded in 1984, Donnelly is able to handle more than 13,000 mould changeovers a year. Moulding machines may make changes multiple times a day. The average run time for a mould at Donnelly is 11 hours.

The company runs 35 injection moulding machines, primarily Toshiba all-electric models. They range from 20 to 720 tons of clamping force. Kirscht said the company saw a marked LPSURYHPHQW LQ HIÂż FLHQF\ RYHU WKH last seven to eight years, as Donnelly started to automate. www.donnmfg.com

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in London Covestro supports the architectural installation Elytra Filament Pavilion at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London with polycarbonate solid sheets of the MakrolonÂŽ UV range. They protect a GHOLFDWH VWUXFWXUH RI FDUERQ DQG JODVV Âż EUHV ZKLFK PLPLF WKH IRUHZLQJ FDVHV RI Ă&#x20AC; \LQJ EHHWOHV

and climate engineer Thomas Auer, whose aim was to explore the integration of biomimicry, robotics and new materials in architecture. The pavilion was created using a novel manufacturing technique involving industrial robots that was developed at the University of Stuttgart.

The interactive exhibition will be expanded continuously over the course of the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Engineering Season, through 6 November, in response to anonymous data captured by sensors in the canopy on how visitors move underneath it.

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AROUND THE WORLD Nimbus buys Battenfeld-Cincinnati BATTENFELD-Cincinnati Group has a new owner, with European investment group Industrie Holding Nimbus buying the plastics equipment maker. The acquisition by Nimbus, which controls companies with total sales of more than â&#x201A;Ź 1 billion, will give Battenfeld-Cincinnati resources to make additional investments. The machinery maker has undergone recent shakeups in its executive suite and a change of ownership six months ago. In late 2014, Schley was named CEO after JĂźrgen Arnold resigned and &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2IÂż FHU 0LFKDHO YRQ &DSSHOQ EULHĂ&#x20AC; \ OHG WKH FRPSDQ\

Covestroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand launch for CO2 products COVESTRO has developed a new technology for using CO2 to make substances, which are then used for the manufacture of premium foams.

Under the new brand name cardyonÂŽ, Covestro offers partners in the polyurethane industry the opportunity of reducing their dependence on oil and thus the size of their carbon footprint. The technology also impressed EUROPUR, the European DVVRFLDWLRQ RI Ă&#x20AC; H[LEOH SRO\XUHWKDQH foam blocks manufacturers. At the associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50th anniversary conference, it selected Covestro as winner of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sustainability Award. Covestro will soon be FRPPHQFLQJ RSHUDWLRQ RI WKH Âż UVW production plant for CO2-based polyether polyols at its Dormagen site. The facility will produce raw materials for products such as the Ă&#x20AC; H[LEOH SRO\XUHWKDQH IRDPV XVHG LQ mattresses and upholstered furniture. www.covestro.com

Arlanxeo controls global rubber business from Netherlands ARLANXEO Holding opened its new FRUSRUDWH KHDGTXDUWHUV LQ 0DDVWULFKW Netherlands in June. From now on, one of the global leading companies for synthetic rubber will control its operations around the world from 0DDVWULFKW $UODQ[HR ZDV HVWDEOLVKHG on 1 April this year as a joint venture of Lanxess and Saudi. The two partners each hold a 50% interest in the joint venture. www.arlanxeo.com 84 AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2016

Recycled plastics in INTRODUCED every three years, IKEAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10th PS range is now aiming to expand the boundaries of recyclable manufacturing with a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;no wasteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; collection.

Not content with establishing a research lab dedicated to rolling out products that promise to increase sustainable habitation in metropolitan areas, Swedish homeware experts IKEA have now launched a brand new range of furniture and kitchenware made from recycled plastics, glass and wood, as part

of a new PS collection.

IKEA invited 21 designers to create its 10th PS (post scriptum) range, which consists of 60 separate products that draw upon experimental manufacturing techniques developed on IKEAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s factory Ă&#x20AC; RRU The resultant furniture is not only unquestionably stylish, it also conforms to a self-imposed â&#x20AC;&#x153;no wasteâ&#x20AC;?regulation which ensures that Ikeaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s packaging is repurposed and put to use in the

DuPont celebrates new investment in its Centre of Excellence at Meyrin Unveils a new 3D suction blow moulding machine DUPONT recently unveiled a new 3D suction blow moulding machine E\ 6W %ORZ 0RXOGLQJ DW LWV (XURSHDQ 7HFKQLFDO &HQWUH LQ 0H\ULQ Switzerland. This project includes the installation of a $ 1.1 million 3D suction blow moulding machine for HytrelÂŽ and ZytelÂŽ blow moulding air ducts, as well as a rubber injection moulding press and moulds for VamacÂŽ rubber sleeve and moulded air ducts. Enhancing WKH XQLTXH ODE FDSDELOLWLHV LQ 0H\ULQ UHĂ&#x20AC; HFWV 'X3RQWÂśV FRPPLWPHQW to strengthening its application development know-how and to provide customers with high quality services.

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manufacturer based in Switzerland and Italy. DuPont has been working closely ZLWK 6W 6RIÂż DJJLR 7HFQLFLD RYHU WKH SDVW eight years to design the technology to respond to automotive customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; challenges and give shape to smart design capabilities to effectively replace metal and reduce car weight.

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Device harvests untapped solar power RESEARCHERS in Abu Dhabi have created a low-cost device WKDW FDQ PDNH VRODU FHOO SDQHOV PRUH HI¿ FLHQW E\ VSOLWWLQJ VXQOLJKW LQWR LWV FRQVWLWXHQW FRORXUV 7KH SODVWLF GHYLFH ERWK FRQFHQWUDWHV DQG VHSDUDWHV VXQOLJKW LQWR LWV NH\ VSHFWUDO FRPSRQHQWV DOO WKH YLVLEOH FRORXUV RI WKH UDLQERZ DQG LQYLVLEOH LQIUDUHG 7KLV DOORZV IRU WKH OD\HULQJ RI VRODU FHOOV VR HDFK FRORXUHG UD\ LV GLUHFWHG RQWR D VRODU SDQHO GHVLJQHG WR FRQYHUW WKLV FRORXU DW PD[LPXP HI¿ FLHQF\ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new device is a combination between a prism, which VHSDUDWHV WKH GLIIHUHQW ZDYHOHQJWKV RI VXQOLJKW DQG D OHQV ZKLFK FRQFHQWUDWHV WKH OLJKW WKDW FDQ EH XVHG WR KHOS KDUQHVV D JUHDWHU DPRXQW RI HQHUJ\ IURP WKH VXQ ´ H[SODLQHG &DUOR 0DUDJOLDQR WKH OHDG DXWKRU RI WKH UHVHDUFK DQG D 3K' VWXGHQW LQ HQJLQHHULQJ DW WKH 0DVGDU ,QVWLWXWH D JRYHUQPHQW IXQGHG UHVHDUFK RUJDQLVDWLRQ LQ 0DVGDU &LW\ 7UDGLWLRQDO SKRWRYROWDLF FHOOV XVH VLOLFRQ WR WUDQVIRUP OLJKW HQHUJ\ LQWR HOHFWULFLW\ EXW WKLV FDQ RQO\ DEVRUE VRPH RI WKH VXQ¶V ZDYHOHQJWKV IURP WKH YLVLEOH OLJKW VSHFWUXP 6XFK FHOOV DUH SRRU DW DEVRUELQJ WKH VKRUWHU EOXH DQG JUHHQ ZDYHOHQJWKV FRQYHUWLQJ RQO\ WR RI WKLV OLJKW LQWR HOHFWULFLW\ DQG QR OLJKW IURP WKH LQIUDUHG VSHFWUXP LV DEVRUEHG %\ VSOLWWLQJ WKH OLJKW DQG OD\HULQJ WKH VRODU FHOOV DURXQG RI WKH HQHUJ\ IURP WKH VKRUWHU ZDYHOHQJWK FRORXUV FDQ

The plastic device both concentrates and separates sunlight into its key spectral components

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This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event takes place on 6 September, at the Bytes Conference Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg, with the support of main sponsors DPI Plastics, Rare Plastics, Marley Pipe Systems and PipeFlo. SAPPMA represents more than 80% of the plastic pipe produced in South Africa, and focuses its efforts on ensuring pipe systems that are leak-free and durable for long-term use. It also focuses on the rehabilitation of old pipelines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very excited to host PIPES X this year, as we celebrate and look back at a decade of service to the local plastic pipe industry,â&#x20AC;?says -DQ 9HQWHU &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2IÂż FHU RI SAPPMA. 6WDQGDUGV FHUWLÂż FDWLRQ A major focus area at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PIPES X Conference will be the topic of

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ICIS AFRICAN POLYMERS CONFERENCE MOVES TO NAIROBI THE ICIS African Polymers conference is moving to Nairobi, with the 2016 edition of the event to be held on 10-11 August. The ICIS conference brings together specialists who are trading in Africa and gives you in-depth market analysis and addresses key challenges faced when doing business across Africa. Join your peers and potential new business partners to EHQHÂż W IURP EXVLQHVV FULWLFDO FRQWHQW WKDW ZLOO help you master Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional markets, stay competitive, and drive your business forward.

18TH ANNUAL OLEDS WORLD SUMMIT! THE OLEDs World Summit will take place from 21-23 September at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa in sunny San Diego, California.

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VWDQGDUGV DQG FHUWLÂż FDWLRQ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pipelines lie at the heart of South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infrastructure as water distribution, waste disposal, irrigation and telecommunications all rely on pipelines to function. It is therefore imperative to for individuals and companies who are in any way involved in infrastructure development and maintenance, or pipe manufacturing, to attend this conference. Not only does it provide a valuable networking opportunity with fellow industry professionals, but it truly exposes them to world-class expertise on matters relating to quality and standards, as well as some of the latest trends and developments affecting plastic pipe installations today,â&#x20AC;?Venter explained.

An impressive line-up of local and international speakers has been FRQÂż UPHG LQFOXGLQJ NH\QRWH VSHDNHU CornĂŠKrige â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ex-Springbok rugby captain who led the team to the World Cup in 2003 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who will be sharing some of the life lessons he had learnt in achieving success in both sport and business.

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display industry, the OLEDs World Summit is a pivotal event and annual homecoming for key industry leaders.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit is set to bring together 200+ leaders spanning the supply chain to network, discuss the latest innovations and WUHQGV DQG Âż QG EXVLQHVV VROXWLRQV :LWK WKH help of our expert advisory board, we are hard at work on an agenda that features topics WKDW DWWHQGHHV ZLOO Âż QG H[FLWLQJ DQG EHQHÂż FLD www.oledsworldsummit.com

PE INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION THE PE Industrial Technology Exhibition from 19-20 October at the Sun International Boardwalk Hotel, Casino & Conference Centre in Port Elizabeth, presents the opportunity for exhibitors to launch their most innovative products and services to a captive audience.

With thousands of potential visitors across

Dr Predrag Micic (Q enos) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Polyethylene Pipe Systems

Alaster Goyns (Pipeline Installation & Prof Eng Services) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Crack resistant 3( SLSH IRU UHSODFHPHQW DQG XSVL]LQJ of water supply pipelines and sewers using trenchless techniques )HGHULFR 6DQFKH] &HLV 5LFDUGR Galan (Aenor), Abe Stears (SATAS) and Graham Marsberg (PESC) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7HVWLQJ DQG FHUWLÂż FDWLRQ Ian Venter (Marley Pipe Systems) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pipeline integrity:A matter of quality compliance Renier Snyman (DPI Plastics) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PVC: The perfect sewer pipe material %XOHQW .X]ND\D .UDK Âą $ FRPSOHWH large plastic pipe solution Mike Smart (Genesis Consulting Engineers) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pipes for Alternative Installation Techniques Kirtida Bhana (Plastics|SA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alchemists vs Strategistsâ&#x20AC;Ś which is more relevant today?

The attendance fee has remained unchanged for the third year running.

Non-members pay R1900 per person, members R1200 per person and registered engineers R1200 per person. CPD points are available for professional engineers who are attending the conference.

three major industry sectors, expected to attend this event, get ready to seize new business opportunities in one of the fastest growing regions in South Africa today. www.pe-industrial.co.za

AGRICULTURAL FILM EVENT IN SPAIN AGRICULTURAL Film 2016, the international industry conference on silage, mulch, JUHHQKRXVH DQG WXQQHO Âż OPV XVHG LQ agriculture, takes place from 20-22 September in Barcelona, Spain.

Organised by Applied Market Information (AMI), the event last year attracted a record numbers of over 200 participants from across the globe.

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over 100 representative and industry organisations as members in 27 countries, representing more than 50% of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population.

The aim of the WPC is to highlight the important role that the plumbing industry plays in relation to health and the environment. The councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mantra is that good plumbing can, and does, make a difference to global communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While most people in developed countries tend to take the provision of wholesome drinking water and sanitation services for granted, 1.1 billion people do not have access to safe water, 2.6 billion people do not have access to acceptable sanitation, and 6000 children die every day die from water-related diseases,â&#x20AC;?the WPC states. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The global efforts that the plumbing industry contributes on a daily basis to alleviate these concerns often go unacknowledged,â&#x20AC;?stresses Martine Goodchild, marketing manager at DPI Plastics. This is particularly relevant in a water-stressed country like South Africa, where leakages cost about R7-billion a year, amounting to as much as 37% of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s precious water resources being squandered through leaking taps alone.

DPI Plastics has been an active participant in the WPCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Plumbing Day initiatives, as well as contributing to various water conservation awareness initiatives in South Africa.

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DISTRIBUTION & Warehousing Network (DAWN) Ltd. will be a key exhibitor at the 11th World Plumbing Conference & Exhibition to be held in Cape Town from 15 to 16 September.

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(IOPSA) ,236$ LQ WXUQ LV DIÂż OLDWHG WR WKH :RUOG Plumbing Council (WPC), which stages its global conference and exhibition in a different country every year. The 2016 conference takes place under the main theme of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Regulations for sustainability in plumbing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a case for international standardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

The conference chairperson is Mike Muller, a member of South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural National Planning Commission.

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Plastics in Africa conference in Dubai Opportunities, technical developments to be debated LEADING industry professionals and experts from around the world will be coming together in Dubai for the second edition of the Plastics in Africa conference on 5 December, organised by specialist plastics industry consultancy AMI. The conference will provide a unique networking opportunity and a highly effective forum to meet and discuss the latest developments, opportunities and challenges in the evolving African plastics industry which has been LGHQWLÂż HG DV D UHDO JURZWK RSSRUWXQLW\ Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth is not only fuelled by its natural resources but also by its infrastructure development and emergent middle-class, and cities giving rise to a growing demand for a wide range of products requiring plastics from mobile phones to packaging. Not only that, but plastics products will play a vital role in the many fundamental challenges that the Continent faces from improving

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Lightweight Vehicles Conference

Agrofood Plastpack Ethiopia 4-6 October Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia www.fairtrade-messe.de

Elastomers World Summit

SA Automotive Week (SAAW) Tshwane Events Centre, Pretoria

Plastics in Africa

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WasteCon 2016 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park

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2017 IOM National Rubber Conference

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