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The views expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the Plastics Converters Association, Institute of Materials or Association of Rotational Moulders either.

THE South African plastics industry has joined the wave of volunteers helping to bring water relief to drought-stricken areas of our country, with WKH 0DLWODQG RI¿ FH RI 3ODVWLFV_6$ becoming a collection point for water donations made by members of the public and businesses from Cape Town’s southern and northern suburbs. :LWK ¿ YH RXW RI RXU QLQH SURYLQFHV GHFODUHG GLVDVWHU areas, there are harrowing stories of children competing with cows for drinking water and farmers FRPPLWWLQJ VXLFLGH 3ODVWLFV_6$œV HIIRUWV ZLOO EULQJ VRPH UHOLHI ZLWK WKH ¿ UVW VKLSPHQW RI ZDWHU OHDYLQJ Cape Town on 10 January with 1800 litres of water.

Read how you can get involved on page 28

6$ ÂśEHVW FRXQWU\ LQ ZRUOG WR YLVLW¡ THOSE gathered at a lunch late last year, shortly after the extremely VXUSULVLQJ D[LQJ RI WKH )LQDQFH 0LQLVWHU RIÂż FLDOO\ TXDOLI\LQJ WKH FRXQWU\ IRU ‘Banana Republic’ status), at which our guest was a British businessman, were surprised to hear that he regards South Africa as “the best country in the world to visitâ€?. According to the gentlemen, a supplier to the industry, the country offers a huge amount for visitors, including good hotels and LQIUDVWUXFWXUH IDQWDVWLF OHLVXUH DFWLYLWLHV DQG IULHQGO\ SHRSOH SOXV KH Âż QGV dealing with people in our industry a pleasant experience. And that was before the Rand plummeted even further.

&OHDQ XS UHSRUW PD\ KDYH EDFNÀ UHG Plastics|SA’s reports about the 2015 coastal clean-up may have resulted in a reverse reaction in the general media: instead of acknowledging the industry association’s planning and coordination of the event, which involved over 21 000 volunteers along the country’s coasts, reports in various newspapers during December instead focussed mainly on the amount of plastics litter and suggested that South Africa’s beaches were in a poor state due to the amount of plastics scrap. There is no doubt that quantities of plastics washed up have increased and also that this is a hazard for marine life, but the reports conveyed the impression that the situation is out of control and that the industry was doing very little.

One can always argue that there are worse threats, such as global warming, but as regards marine debris, there’s no point in being transparent and then being made to look irresponsible.

8QGHUZDWHU D EDJ ORRNV OLNH D MHOO\Ă€ VK THE recent holiday presented an opportunity for some diving at my own personal beach (secret location east of Cape Town, and it’s only ‘my’ beach because my wife and I collect all the plastic litter on the beach whenever we visit, and we’ve been visiting for over eight years). But I digress: underwater one day I collected what I thought was a plastic EDJ ZKLFK WXUQHG RXW WR EH D MHOO\Âż VK Âą DQG LW ZDVQÂśW WRR KDSS\ ZLWK P\ DSSURDFK %XW WKH VLWXDWLRQ LV WKDW Âż VK DQG RWKHU PDULQH OLIH IUHTXHQWO\ PLVWDNH SODVWLF EDJV DQG RWKHU Ă€ RDWLQJ SODVWLF PDWHULDOV IRU IRRG DQG DUH dying as a result.

A researcher in England has predicted that, if things continue at the FXUUHQW UDWH WKHUH ZLOO EH PRUH SODVWLFV LQ WKH VHD WKDQ Âż VK E\ Âą which is extremely unattractive. In fact, that would be the END.

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Matter of fact OUR Dec 2015/Jan 2016 issue of the magazine published a series of JDUGHQ WRRO GHVLJQV IURP WKH 3,6$ 6WXGHQW 'HVLJQ $ZDUGV 6SHFLÂż FDOO\ page 44 featured a tandem fork and RC rake using the green and yellow device trade marks owned by Lasher Tools. Unfortunately this has proved misleading to our readers as the tandem fork and rake could be mistaken as new products from Lasher. However, this is NOT the case.

These designs were simply concepts created by design students and never intended to be manufactured or used METHING HAVE SO ‌ IF YOU commercially. We apologise to Lasher Y TO SA de: if you e bright si Tools for the misunderstanding!

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Volume 14 No 1

FEBRUARY – MARCH 2016

Contents Find out more at www.saplastics.co.za

REGLOPLAS High-performance temperature control units … for large injection moulds, extruders, rollers, autoclaves and other processing equipment

INDUSTRY NEWS Millennial trends, digital & 3D printing era is upon us

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‘New’ Burcap Plastics back in production after 8yr hiatus

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New, more efficient Type 90 Smart

Precision Moulds up and running

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Continental Compounders expands its offering with engineering polymers

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Large Yizumi injection moulder at Maritzburg plant

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CSIR facility for industrial-scale production of nano-structured materials

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• RT 70 control system • Solid-state relay (SSR)

AMPA Group revolutionising packaging with Coolseal®

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instead of heating contactor • Automatic safe-changer for

Big MCG investment in toolroom

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Plastichem bought by Brenntag

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Temperature control units for water up to 90°C

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• Heating capacity 9 kW • Cooling capacity 24-90 kW

PEOPLE Appointments, people on the move, obituaries

pump direction (clockwise) • Alarm buzzer

• Pump capacity 60 litres/min, 3.8 bar

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

Type 150 Smart

Packaging SA joins effort to reduce marine debris

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POLYCO donates bins & bags to assist recycling efforts

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Temperature control units for oil up to 150°C

SPE Automotive Innovation Awards

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• Controller RT61 PID • Outlet temperature

SA companies win WorldStar 2016 award

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DESIGN

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FEATURES Polymer Nanocomposites Group at CSIR ready to assist industry

at 400V 6 kW • Cooling capacity

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EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS Energy saver for bottle producers from Mega Machinery

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Plastichem and ‘Illuminated engineering’

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Covestro commits further partnership with Solar Impulse

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28kW @ 140°C • Pump capacity 60

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litres/min, 3.8 bar

• Simultaneous readout of temperature set-point and actual value • Clear arrangement of operating and indicating elements

COMPOSITES SA companies showcase skills at CAMX

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ON THE COVER PLASTICHEM have introduced a crucial new service element when it comes to engineering local solutions for local companies, in this case the highly innovative new mug and espresso cups from snapp design. From the early development stages of a project, Plastichem are now able to produce a scaled down 3D printed version of the actual part, using the recommended engineering polymer. See page 58 for more.

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max 150°C • Heating capacity

• Solid state relay (SSR) instead of heating contactor • All components exposed to water are made of non-rusting materials, hence long service-life • 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 FONTANA South Africa will launch its new Easy Twist 29/25 closures DQG SUHIRUPV WKH Âż UVW RI LWV NLQG LQ WKH 6RXWK $IULFDQ PDUNHW DW 3URSDN $IULFD 3UHIRUPV KDYH EHHQ PDGH DYDLODEOH LQ J DQG J 7KH OLJKW ZHLJKWLQJ RI ERWK WKH FORVXUH DQG SUHIRUP PDNHV WKH HDVLO\ WKH OLJKWHVW LQ WKH PDUNHW $ WZR SRLQW VHDO KDOI WXUQ UHPRYDO ORZ RSHQLQJ WRUTXH DQG EUHDN EHIRUH OHDN DUH VRPH RI WKH EHQHÂż WV WKDW FOLHQWV ZLOO H[SHULHQFH ZLWK WKH FORVXUH (See page 84)

THIS ISSUE

We need more ‘Made in SA’ Increased cost of imports creates opportunity for local manufacturers

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ADE in SA’ is going to have to replace ‘Made in China’ if we are going to have any chance of growing our industry in the foreseeable future.

Imports and importers are a reality and have had a serious impact on our industry and margins over at least the past decade. Gone are the days back in the 1960s and ‘70s and so on when most convertors could bank on good growth. We’ve been under the cosh for some time now, but the unexpected collapse in the rand may present some opportunities. One of the areas where that looks possible is in the replacement of goods imported from China, and the only reason why that may be possible is the fact that imports are costing more. Although there are other factors at play, making the situation more complicated, we may be slightly more competitive with imports from China for at least the near future.

However, one area where that’s less likely to happen is in the packaging market, where the local manufacturers are already supplying an outstanding service to the brand holders and retailers (at least, that is our view).

The packaging sector is going to be very much in focus at Propak Africa from 15-18 March in Johannesburg.

It may come as a surprise to some that plastics comprise by far the bulk of South Africa’s packaging demand (R35,9-billion of R79-billion in 2014), that is over R10-billion p/a more than the next main contender, paper & board VHH SDJH .

Propak Africa is without a doubt the main event for the industry in Southern Africa, it’s going to be entertaining and people in the industry are encouraged to attend.

For the SA packaging manufacturers, the show will almost certainly present opportunities to increase supply into Africa (many visitors from Sub-Saharan Africa are expected). Besides containers, most packaging items can be exported relatively cost-effectively, so it’s going to be interesting for the packaging companies. But even if you’re not in the mainstream packaging market, it’s worth attending Propak Africa, it’s the meeting place for our industry and it only comes along every three years.

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0RUH LQWHUQDWLRQDO JURXSV DUULYH South Africa is increasingly seen as a gateway into Africa and a number of international groups have been buying local plastics businesses as a foothold from which to supply or expand into the continent. Some of them have tried to do this ‘under the radar,’ which is laughable. It may be a clichĂŠ, but it’s just a matter of respect to say ‘hullo’ to the hosts when entering a new market. It was exemplary therefore of Constantia Flexibles of Austria to welcome all the 1150 staff of $IULSDFN JURXS WR LWV ÂľIDPLO\Âś ZKHQ LW RIÂż FLDOO\ WRRN RYHU the local business in December. Read about the new business, Constantia Afripack SDJH .

By the way, another of SA’s top À H[LEOHV PDQXIDFWXUHUV KDV UHFHQWO\ Propak Africa also been sold to an international show will group, and we hope to report about that soon. almost certainly

present WorldStar winners opportunities to A number of South African companies won WorldStar Awards at the World increase supply Packaging Organisation’s competition into Africa last year, including Boxmore, Extrupet and Polyoak. It’s our belief that the quality of packaging supplied in South Africa is truly of a global standard, so it’s nice to see some of our companies getting recognition. Our report SDJH also features the other international winners, which are impressive too. &RPSRXQGLQJ PDWWHUV Congratulations are due to Continental Compounders of Durban, which has started FRPSRXQGLQJ SRO\DPLGH DQG WDOF ¿ OOHU 33 grades at a new site in Westmead. It’s a good example of keeping value-adding potential in the country and especially of supporting the technical moulding sector, VSHFL¿ FDOO\ LQMHFWLRQ PRXOGLQJ FRPSDQLHV ¹ which we believe now potentially have an opportunity to replace imported product, let’s go for it.

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NEWS

Millennial trends,

digital & 3D printing era is upon us Product offerings have to change fast to respond to millennial demands

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THERE is vastly more information around than ever before and it’s not just the quantity that is overwhelming but also the ability to store and collate data that is creating a new and somewhat unexpected challenge for our industry.

into shopper trends affecting consumption and packaging. Gareth Pearson, CEO of BMi Research, says that certain trends are becoming more evident: Retailers are investing more in y analytical skills and software to enhance their offering to shoppers 7KH GLIIHUHQW LQĂ€ XHQFHV RQ VKDSLQJ y Take for example retailers: in the old days the shopper’s perception of pricing, eg (not that long ago) it would take weeks or media, in-store even months to extrapolate results from 7KH LQĂ€ XHQFH ÂľPLOOHQQLDOV Âś DUH KDYLQJ y what was tiresomely referred to as stocktakeg. more mobile, want ready, quick ing. Various improvements have been made info, more health and environmentally in this endeavour over the years, but the conscious. Some of the more process has leapfrogged in the past few progressive companies wanting to years with the electronic revolution. Most top build their brand even hire millennials retailers can now watch consumer buying as interns to help strengthen the trends virtually, vicariously observing what brand! is selling (and what is not) by the hour. That The onset and growth of online retail y has meant that they are able to understand and its effects on packaging. far more about the trends at play, and Consumers today generally have a lower believe it or not, packaging (and a lot of disposable income, are looking for more packaging these days is plastic) is almost value, have access to more price sources certainly the biggest fac(eg. via the internet), tor affecting consumer do a lot more preOnline sales will continue choices. shopping research, to enhance packaging One of the trends and are more design, particularly in the highlighted at the IPSA discerning about what Packaging Congress they actually spend areas of packaging being in Johannesburg in their money on. Âż W IRU SXUSRVH UHGXFLQJ November was that product damage, and packaging is able to ‘Millennials’ are respond far more rapidly delighting and surprising changing the face to consumer preference. of packaging customers.

In other words, print on Mobility is a key pillar packs that can be changed at short notice to in millennial behaviour and retailers and convey messages or necessary information. brand owners are responding with more Both digital printing and 3D printing besmartphone apps and other online facilities. came increasingly popular in 2015 and the “Smartphones are everything to REVHUYDWLRQ LV WKDW VKRUWHU DQG PRUH Ă€ H[ millennials. Texting, calling, shopping ible production runs (essential for shorter and living is really a state of cell phone product runs) will become more of a factor addiction. Millennials are very aware of in the next few years. Most young consumworld developments and trends, and ers (‘millennials’) make decisions via their personal recommendations carry huge smartphones and we in the industry need weight with brand and product adoption,â€? to be able to react accordingly, at short says Pearson. notice too.

Product offerings have to change fast to respond to millennial demands, and that Research reveals shopper trends includes packaging. Millennials are also affecting packaging seeking natural content in what they eat Of particular relevance, is BMi Research and drink.

6 trends consumer packaged goods brands must embrace to win over millennials Consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands and retailers must redesign themselves and their processes to meet the demands of millennial shoppers.

1 Stronger connections with brands promoting sustainability – includes suppliers, consumers, employees. Millennials avoid being wasteful, this is an important value to this environmentally friendly demographic.

2 More concerned with added EHQHÂż WV Âą should be more emotionally charged to improve quality of life, energy, and healthfulness. Front product packaging should be a billboard of motivational statePHQWV VKRZFDVLQJ PRUH EHQHÂż WV 3 Rely on social media sites – Millennials use apps like Instagram and Pinterest to document their lives. They are ‘visual eaters’, they look at food preparation as an experience. Brands must incorporate photos into their design and packaging graphics.

Technological era – these digital 4 ‘natives’ have created #hangry! They want fresh foods but they don’t have time to cook and they will pay more for fresh, convenient food options.

5 Able to purchase smartphones, cars and furniture – Millennials are ‘foodsmart’, demanding higher quality, healthier foods at a fair price point Transparency has created food6 smart millennial consumers – Millennials demand to know what’s in their food, who is making it and where the ingredients are sourced. Brands that bring food knowledge could be big winners in the transparency race.

Innovation and online retail The proliferation of smartphones and the dominance and growth of the millennial market have driven the rapid growth of the online retail market. USA, China, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Ireland, Japan and South Africa showed a growth of 97% in online retail. Although the base is small, projections are large: Online retail in South

JUST BRIEFLY Robot sales set new North American record in 2015 NORTH American robot orders and shipments hit record highs in 2015, according to the Robotic Industries Association. RIA reported a total of 31,464 robots, valued at $1.8 billion, were ordered from North American companies during 2015, an increase of 14% in units and 11% in dollars over 2014.

Robot shipments also set new records, as 28,049 robots, valued at $1.6 billion, were shipped to North American customers in 2015. Shipments grew 10% in units and 9% in dollars over the previous records set in 2014.

The automotive industry was the primary growth driver in 2015, with robot orders increasing 19% year over year. Nonautomotive robot orders grew 5% over 2014.

The leading non-automotive industry among purchasers for 2015, measured by order growth, was semiconductors and electronics at 35%.

Foaming technology – This packaging is good example of new packaging trends which meet consumer needs, as well as a revolution in extrusion and blow moulding. It also won a 2016 WorldStar Award for packaging (see pages 36-40 for more). From ALPLA Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co KG, Austria, it is 15% lighter than conventional packs, shows the same performance, saves resources and is 100% recyclable! A new technology called ‘physical foaming’ is the key to this achievement. The process is purely physical and does not require any chemical additives. A special gas is injected into the middle layer of the bottle wall. This creates bubbles in the material, which reduces the density and the plastic consumption.

The foam structure is comparable with honeycomb. Along the complete supply chain the bottles have the same food functionality as conventional EBM bottles

Africa could potentially grow to achieve 3.5% of total grocery sales over the next few years.

Packaging loses its edge in the online retail space. The ‘holy grail’ of traditional retail, the store shelf, is dismantled and with it the chance to engage consumers’ senses WKHLU HPRWLRQV LQ SRVLWLYHO\ LQĂ€ XHQFLQJ purchases. “However, a packaging design opportunity for unique on-line pack offers does exist, offering fast change designs and a unique online pack offering,â€? says Pearson.

Pearson adds that there may well be a twofold development. Firstly, the visual element of packaging may be exploited as consumers go to the stores less frequently, while stores create more theatre and purpose, refreshing their lines more often, to keep the visual impact high.

Pearson says it is vital that packaging design adapts to embrace the growing trend of more and more retail being online. It’s simply not enough to replicate the strategy for in-store, as packaging’s role is vastly

CTP buys Formeset Flexibles

Online sales continue to enhance packaging design – Tetra Pak embraced this trend when it designed cartons for soup. Millennials loved the reusable cartons and also believed that soup from a carton is fresher than canned options.

According to Tetra Pak’s data, nearly ž of millennials said they’d choose a leading brand of soup packaged in a carton over the identical soup in a can. The carton helped reverse a 10year decline in soup purchases by consumers aged 25 and under

different in the online environment.

By removing the retail design constraints brand owners can focus on pack designs that truly add value to the consumer and brand experience.

Online sales will continue to enhance packaging design, particularly in the areas RI SDFNDJLQJ EHLQJ Âż W IRU SXUSRVH UHGXFLQJ product damage, and delighting and surprising customers. * Millennials (also known as the Millennial Generation or Generation Y) are the demographic cohort following Generation X. There are no precise dates when the generation starts and ends; most researchers and commentators use birth years ranging from the early 1980s to the early 2000s.

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CTP Flexibles, the Cape print business in the JSE-listed Caxton and CTP Publishing & Print group, has purchased Formeset Flexibles of Cape Town.

The Caxton-CTP group is one of the top print groups in South Africa, printing on plastic as well as paper and carton; it also prints labels. It has completed the purchase for an undisclosed sum and the bulk of Formeset Flexibles’ 70-strong workforce has moved over to the CTP site in Ndabeni, Cape Town Formeset Flexibles was a venture by the Cape-based Formeset group, one of the PRVW GLYHUVL¿ HG SDFNDJLQJ SULQW RUJDQLVDWLRQV in the country. It was established out of the closure of Polypak in 2012, when most of the latter’s assets were purchased by )RUPHVHW %XW WKH YHQWXUH LQWR À H[LEOHV SURYHG FKDOOHQJLQJ DQG VLJQL¿ FDQW FDSLWDO investment would have been required in order for its entry to the market in 2013 to be sustained. It attracted the attention of CTP and the offer to purchase was made in the third quarter of 2015. Most of the Formeset Flexibles extrusion and print equipment has however been scrapped (CTP’s policy is not to sell extrusion or print equipment to potential future competitors), with only some of the bag-makers and related equipment making the short trip from Beaconvale.

CTP Flexibles operates a number of large, modern print and lamination lines.

The company is being run by Leon Witbooi, previously of SA Litho & Labels (also a CTP operation). Of the former Polypak/ Formeset Flexibles management team, only David Engel (now production manager at CTP Flexibles) and Paul Prophet (now sales/marketing manager) remain with the business. ZZZ FWSĂ€ H[LEOHV FR ]D

NEWS Concept Plastics starts in Midlands CONCEPT Plastic Mouldings, a new injection moulding business set up by Nicmar Tool & Die, has gone into operation in Howick in the KZN Midlands. Concept Plastics is manufacturing mainly packaging items and has picked up orders from a number of the brand companies. Nicmar Tool & Die, run by brothers Nick and Jonathan Edwards, was previously involved in the manufacture of injection moulds at Pentrich in Pietermaritzburg.

The business moved up to the Midlands Business Estate in Howick in November, where it has installed a number of state-of-the-art injection moulding systems and robotics. It has in fact been producing packaging containers for three years and was blessed to pick up a gold award at the IPSA Gold Pack competition last year for its range of ‘Hey Brew’ coffee cups for Woolworths.

Nicmar manufactures tools for Concept Plastics, which is obviously a big plus for the new company. • Concept Plastics, phone 033 330 3370

JUST BRIEFLY

Food contact standard requires verification A LOCAL packaging manufacturer claiming to have food contact approval status was caught out recently when the food manufacturer using LWV Âż OPV QRWLFHG WKH DSSURYDO GRFXPHQWDWLRQ DS peared to have been altered.

On contacting the lab where the manufacturer’s ¿ OPV KDG EHHQ WHVWHG 5RHGLJHU $JHQFLHV in Stellenbosch, the beverage manufacturer established his supplier had in fact not been DFFUHGLWHG ,WœV QRW WKDW WKH SDFNDJLQJ ¿ OPV had failed the tests, but would only have been DFFUHGLWHG VXEMHFW WR PDNLQJ VSHFL¿ F FKDQJHV WR WKH ¿ OPV 7KH ¿ OP PDQXIDFWXUHU KDG E\ WKDW VWDJH QRW UHVXEPLWWHG WKH ¿ OPV IRU UH WHVWLQJ DQG ZDV hence not entitled to claim accreditation. )RRG FRQWDFW DSSURYDO LV D GLI¿ FXOW VWDQGDUG WR achieve where several aspects of the packaging items are subjected to stringent testing for factors such as gas permeation, odour and quality of polymers used.

While this may have been a backhanded FRPSOLPHQW WR 5RHGLJHU $JHQFLHV WKH Âż OP PDQXIDFWXUHU KDG WR EH DGYLVHG WKDW WKH Âż OPV were not suitable for food use and they were hence no longer able to supply.

For packaging manufacturers, this situation KLJKOLJKWV WKH QHHG IRU VSHFLÂż F DQG FDUHIXO WHVWLQJ in accredited labs to be conducted and for the tests to be comprehensively passed before supply RI FRQWDLQHUV DQG Âż OPV FDQ FRPPHQFH 5RHGLJHU $JHQFLHV LV RQH RI WKH YHU\ IHZ laboratories in the country which, although not accredited, is run according to ISO 17025 standards that can perform this range of tests.

It has continued with the expansion of its lab IDFLOLWLHV DQG QRZ DFFRUGLQJ WR 'U $QG\ 5RHGLJHU is able to conduct all the main tests required for food contact approval according to EU 10/2011.

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‘New’ Burcap Plastics back in production Burger, Westhof offer service and innovation levels at same high level THE return of the Burcap Plastics team, after a gap of nearly eight years, has taken the paint bucket and container market by surprise ‌ but it’s been no less a surprise for Frits Burger and Hans Westhof who, after leaving the original Burcap in January 2007, had planned to exit the industry.

After the sale of the Durban injection moulding company to Nampak in 2006 and their departure early the following year, Frits and Hans had 3-year restraints that ended in 2010. The entrepreneurs continued their business partnership and were involved in various industries, including the food and hand hygiene sectors. Frits and his wife Cheryl also GHYHORSHG D Âż YH VWDU JXHVWKRXVH Auberge Hollandaise, in Durban, which they ran for six years before selling it to a local investor. “We had no intentions of ever getting involved in a packaging company again, but early in 2013 we stumbled upon a plastic recycled container from a company called KW Plastics in the USA. The container had a fantastic closing ring and lid system, easy to open and close, and when I showed this container to our old clients they loved the ring and lid and the fact that it was recycled. “They also mentioned that they would love to see the old Burcap Plastics back, with the fantastic service levels that they were used to and that were now non-existent. “So we met with the Americans and set up an exclusive supply agreement and went around the

Frits Burger is back doing what he does best, manufacturing tubs and containers from 1-20 litres with IML capability in Phoenix, Durban

PDUNHW SODFH ORRNLQJ IRU D ¿ QDQFLDO institution or investor that would support us. Eventually Hans and myself and a few other investors signed an agreement with Bidvest Bank, and the rest is history,� said Frits.

The ‘new’ Burcap Plastics started production in the Phoenix industrial area in Durban in July 2015 using new KraussMaffei injection moulding machines and Waldorf IML robots, manufacturing a variety of paint containers and buckets from 1, 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 litres produced in virgin or recycled PP. “Our products can be used by all industries that require injection moulded buckets or containers.

Because we offer a recycled option we are often very competitive with our pricing. Since December we have also offered our latest 5-litre ice cream tub, which has been very well received in the market. “Burcap Plastics has always been very innovative and that is not about to stop, we will offer our customers something different every year and keep our competitors guessing all along the way. We love South Africa and its interesting market dynamics and we are looking forward to the future,� added Frits.

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Cinqpet, Plastop sites go ASTRAPAK group has sold off the site in Denver, Johannesburg, where it operated its Cinqpet and part of its Plastop businesses from. It is also in the process of exiting the Plastop sites in Bronkhorstspruit near Pretoria, where the original Plastop business was located. It is consolidating its blow moulding and injection-blow moulding business in KZN. The development effectively draws the curtain on Cinqplast, one of the most successful businesses in the blow moulding market in South Africa to date. Cinqplast was one of the top PET bottle manufacturing businesses in Africa during the 1990s, but had been gradually downscaled to the point where it was about a quarter of its former size.

The Plastop names continues in South Africa in the form of Plastop KZN

Craig Apsey at the new Precision Mould toolroom in Brackenfell, Cape Town, where the company is manufacturing injection moulds for a wide range of products

• The Cinqplast and Plastop names remain prominent in Australia, however: Gary Wolman of Cinqplast Plastop Australia, who was one of the founders of what became Cinqpet, advises that the business is going strong Down Under.

He originally operated from the Plastop site in Bronkhorstspruit near Pretoria, but moved to Australia in about 2005. The business names VWLOO H[LVW WKHUH DQG DSSHDU WR EH À RXULVKLQJ

Precision Moulds up and running

BASF Polyurethanes ceases production in SA BASF is adjusting its business approach for its Polyurethanes Systems and closed its polyurethane production site in Elandsfontein, Johannesburg, in November last year.

The company said that, taking into account current market trends for PU Systems, it was differentiating more strongly between commodity-focused and specialty-focused market activities.

Eagle Inks bought by int’l Flint group FLINT Group, a global print supply business headquartered in Luxembourg, and its partner Continental Printing Inks have purchased Eagle Ink Systems of South Africa and formed a joint venture, Flint Group Africa. The transaction will allow Flint Group Africa to pursue a greater presence in the expanding continent. “We are looking forward to working with Sampie Hamman and his team to further grow our business together and bring customers in Africa the combined expertise of both Flint Group and Continental Printing Inks,� said Antoine Fady, CEO of Flint.

Sampie Hamman, CEO Flint Group Africa, said: “A massive amount of knowledge and expertise is now accessible to printers and convertors in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

We’re looking forward to strengthening existing and building new customer relationships.�

New Cape toolroom specialises in complicated injection challenges A NEW dedicated toolroom has started in Cape Town: Precision Moulds & Engineering has set up in Brackengate Business Park, Brackenfell, where it is building injection moulds.

6WDUWHG E\ &UDLJ $SVH\ ZKR TXDOLÂż HG as a toolmaker in 1990, the company also does repairs to moulds and can work on moulds up to about one ton.

Apsey followed an interesting route prior to taking the plunge with the new venture, with most of his experience to date being in the product design and production management areas, yielding arguably the

best ingredients for the owner-manager environment. He also spent time in the mould design and production sector.

Precision Mould runs CAD design packages and specialises in complicated injection moulds. It has installed a complete range of CNC equipment including lathes, machining centres, surface grinders and spark eroders and is employing a number of toolmakers. • PHONE 021 981 4415 craig@precisionsa.co.za

DuPont, TFI Marine honoured at European Plastics Innovation Awards DUPONT Performance Materials (DPM) and Technology from Ideas, Ireland (TFI) received the 2016 European Plastics Innovation Award in the ‘Hybrid Product’ category for a Dynamic Tethers mooring protection system used to protect wave energy devices in harsh sea conditions. The new mooring system, made with DuPont HytrelÂŽ, includes an energy damper, extruded in DuPont Hytrel TPC-ET (shown in red in the photograph), within the mooring line to reduce forces along the whole tether. This creates potential to reduce mooring costs in several DSSOLFDWLRQV LQFOXGLQJ EXR\V Âż VK IDUPLQJ DQG RFHDQ HQHUJ\

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Safrique celebrates 20 years!

Mervyn Moodley (second from right) with the rest of the Safrique team

Exporting to over 35 African markets & Indian Ocean islands increasingly demanding industry, Safrique sources materials from local manufacturers and also facilitates international cross trading between Africa and Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Safrique has recently acquired the agency with the Austrian company, NGR Recycling Machines to market and supply their equipment for South Africa and other African markets. “Over the years we have built on our excellent customer relations and market intelligence in order to keep up with the ever changing needs of our customers,� said Mervyn.

Safrique’s presence at various trade shows and events across the continent also ensures that it maintains top-of-mind awareness with existing and potential customers. They have exhibited at plastics and packaging exhibitions in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Germany and China. Locally, Safrique is a regular exhibitor at Propak Africa. Later this year Safrique will also be exhibiting at ChinaPlas, K2016 in Germany and other Propak exhibitions in East and West Africa.

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Furthermore, Safrique has an R&D facility which has been very successful in developing specialty products to meet individual customer requirements. Safrique recently also commissioned a laboratory for polymer testing. “Safrique has a highly motivated team and local representatives in strategic markets that are passionate about doing business in Africa, despite the challenges they face,â€? said Mervyn. “I and my team want to thank our suppliers, service providers and customers for their loyalty over the years and look forward to their continued support,â€? he added. • Mervyn says that he looks forward to meeting existing and potential customers and unveiling new R&D at Propak 2016.

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SAFRIQUE International was founded 20 years ago in 1996 by Mervyn Moodley as an Africa Export Trading house for Virgin & Recycled polymers, colour & additive masterbatch, and ‘Polymer Extenders’ with a handful of staff and big ambitions. Today the organisation has grown considerably and attests to the drive and determination of Mervyn and his team of specialists. Safrique exports virgin, near prime and high volumes of recycled material to over 35 African countries, as well as the Indian Ocean Islands.

Mervyn’s career in the plastics industry started with SANS Fibres where he was involved in PET sales into Africa. He left SANS Fibres to start Safrique, but continued to be an agent for SANS in the Africa market.

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7RS 6RXWK $IULFDQ À H[LEOHV RSHUDWLRQ WUDQVLWLRQV LQWR JOREDO RSHUDWLRQ CONSTANTIA Flexibles of Austria has completed the acquisition of the South $IULFDQ À H[LEOHV SDFNDJLQJ JURXS $IULSDFN DIWHU UHFHLYLQJ DSSURYDO IURP WKH UHOHYDQW anti-trust authorities. The new business, FDOOHG &RQVWDQWLD $IULSDFN KDV DURXQG employees and operates four plants in South Africa and one each in Kenya and Mauritius. $IULSDFN LV WKH VHFRQG ODUJHVW À H[LEOH SDFNDJLQJ FRPSDQ\ LQ 6RXWK $IULFD DQG Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Commitment to quality and sustainability Continental Compounders is committed to the principles and requirements of the International Standard, ISO 9001:2008, and manufactures to ISO quality management systems, which ensures that they maintain the highest standards at all times. They are also one of the founding members of SAVA (Southern African Vinyls Association), and supports the association’s drive towards international best practice for PVC products and processes. These include the safe use of additives, notably Heavy Metal Free (HMF) stabilisers and pigments, expanding recycling capacity and programmes, and developing new and sustainable applications in PVC. Concludes Dimond: “This has been a dream that has long been in the making. Continental Compounders is driven by the pursuit RI ORFDO FRQWHQW ZLWK WKH UHVXOWDQW EHQHÂż FLDWLRQ RI ORFDO UHVRXUFHV We are thrilled about expanding our product offering and range of polymers to our customer bases, in addition to growing an already impressive export base. Our investment in infrastructure and technology prove that, as a company, we continue to believe that both our continent and our country face an exciting future, and that we are ready for the opportunities that come our wayâ€?. www.compounders.co.za

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Napoleon Potlo is production manager, injection moulding, at DPI Plastics

DPI Plastics launches initiatives to boost quality & productivity

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Include ongoing mould replacement programme DPI Plastics, a leading manufacturer of PVC and HDPE water reticulation and GUDLQDJH SLSH DQG Âż WWLQJ V\VWHPV KDV HP barked on various capital-intensive projects to boost the quality and productivity at its Johannesburg and Belville manufacturing facilities.

These initiatives include an ongoing mould replacement programme in Johannesburg, which has seen the production of a brand-new mould for 50mm bend pipe Âż WWLQJV “We are replacing some of the older PRXOGV DQG Âż WWLQJV LQ PRVW FDVHV RSWLQJ for new multi-cavity moulds,â€? said Renier Snyman, sales and technical manager at DPI Plastics. “First of all, this will improve the quality of WKH Âż WWLQJV ZLWKRXW DOWHULQJ WKH GLPHQVLRQV Secondly, it will also result in a dramatic increase in production output,â€? he added.

This is a capital-intensive programme as these moulds are costly to produce.

Snyman revealed that DPI Plastics will take delivery of its new P-trap mould from Portugal within the next couple of months.

Another important development at DPI Plastics is the addition of a second largebore extrusion line at its Johannesburg

manufacturing facility. This follows on from the installation of the original Krauss Maffei 630mm bore extrusion line in 2013. “Our big bore lines are so highly occupied at the moment that it has resulted LQ D VLJQLÂż FDQW OHDG WLPH ZKLFK LV WKH main motivation for us to install another large-bore line,â€? Snyman explained. For example, DPI Plastics is supplying 630mm pipe for a major irrigation project in Zambia at the moment.

Snyman added that, in addition to the new big bore line, DPI Plastics will also be adding a new smaller extrusion line dedicated solely to research and development purposes, which makes the company unique among pipe manufacturers in South Africa. “This will not only speed up the production process for new products, but also intensify our focus on innovation as a company strategy. Actually no other pipe manufacturer has these kinds of facilities for research purposes, and neither does anyone else make a similar kind of VLJQLÂż FDQW LQYHVWPHQW LQ RQJRLQJ 5 ' ´ Snyman said. www.dpiplastics.co.za

Large Yizumi injection moulder at Maritzburg plant Manufacturing builders’ buckets and toilet cisterns for the local market WHILE most people were taking a break over the festive season, Dave Moore of Mouldbase, the South African agent for Yizumi, was hard at work installing a 400ton Yizumi injection moulder at Trubuild in Pietermaritzburg.

The machine is manufacturing builders’ buckets and toilet cisterns for the local market. Dave has already supplied Trubuild with numerous swing-arm robots and conveying equipment. However, this is the ¿ UVW LQMHFWLRQ PRXOGHU WKH\ KDYH SXUFKDVHG and so far it has been very well received.

Trubuild was founded in 2013 as an original equipment manufacturer branding for various large wholesaling companies and manufacturers of builders tools. Their SURGXFW UDQJH FRQVLVWV RI SODVWHULQJ Ă€ RDWV plastic hawks, mitre boxes, steel plastering and notched trowels, tile spacers, rhinolites and tiling applicators with the latest addition being the builders’ buckets. “Business conditions are tough but

New plastics-to-oil plant opens in Cape Town THE City of Cape Town has signed an agreement with a Japanese consortium to establish a pilot plastics-to-oil plant in the city. The plant will be able to convert 500kg of plastic into about 500 litres of heating oil daily. Some of the oil will be used to power a generator, while the rest will be available for

sale as heating oil in industrial processes.

7KH SLORW SURMHFW D Âż UVW IRU D 6RXWK $IULFDQ municipality, will be made possible through a Japanese government grant of R10m to foster technology exports from the Asian powerhouse.

The plant will provide invaluable insights into the potential for creating fuel from plasWLF ZDVWH GLYHUWHG IURP ODQGÂż OO VLWHV 7KLV LV a new technology for South Africa and one that is attracting considerable international LQWHUHVW IRU LWV SRWHQWLDO WR DGG VLJQLÂż FDQW value to recycled waste plastics.

Not only will a system such as this contribute towards solving problems related to hard-to-recycle plastics and microplastics, it also has the potential to create jobs with better earning potential for plastics

recyclers.

The City said that the development and testing of the conversion plant at the Kraaifontein Integrated Waste Management IDFLOLW\ KROGV ÂłVSHFLDO VLJQLÂż FDQFH´ “The (plastics-to-oil plant) pilot project, if successful, will attract investment that generates economic growth and job creation, ensuring infrastructure-led economic development,â€? said Ernest Sonnenberg, Cape Town’s mayoral committee member for utility services.

The pilot project will run for six months, after which it will be assessed and decisions made on the sustainability and affordability of the pyrolysis technology – a higher-end waste-to-energy technology used for waste minimisation.

The conversion plant at the Kraaifontein Integrated Waste Management facility will be able to convert 500kg of plastic into about 500 litres of heating oil daily

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Trubuild director Colin Barr and the Maritzburg company’s sales manager John Barr with Dave Moore of Mouldbase (SA agent for Yizumi) and Boyd Boshoff (factory manager at Trubuild) with the recently commissioned 400-ton Yizumi A5

sales are still ticking along nicely with two more machines due for delivery in early January, one in Cape Town and another in Pietermaritzburg,” said Dave.

He said the response to the new Yizumi A5 injection moulding machines had been very positive. Yizumi recently launched their new models which range from 60 to 400 tons featuring various ‘under the skin’ and cosmetic improvements. The larger tonnage A5 models will be launched mid-2016.

The new machines use the highly regarded German manufactured Eckerle pumps from 60 to 160 tons and Japanese Sumitomo pumps for the larger models.

Response times and accuracy have been improved and the Mirle 9110 controller with 10.4” colour screen is used in the new

machines. Servo motors are supplied by Phase which are very popular with many injection moulding machine manufacturers using these units.

“We have only had good things said about the Yizumi machines and this is boosting sales as the word starts to spread.

There are some strong enquiries from the Gauteng market as well,” said Moore.

Yizumi is one of the largest manufacturers of injection moulding machinery in China and is now a listed company. They also specialise in die casting and rubber machines and completely bought out HPM in the USA a few years ago and now produce HPM equipment in China for the US market.

Yizumi also make a range of machines

to suit different sectors of the market, such as high-speed packaging and PET preform machines as well as a range of large twoplaten models which are very popular in the Chinese automotive components sector.

They also have an in- house toolroom for the production of preform moulds.

• FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YIZUMI MACHINES OR TOPSTAR ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT, CONTACT DAVE MOORE ON 083 675 8325 OR EMAIL DAVE@MOULDBASESA.CO.ZA

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MOULD BASE SA Dave Moore: 083 675 8325 | www.mouldbasesa.co.za

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CSIR facility for industrial-scale production of nanostructured materials

16 FEB / MAR 2016

Will help plastics industry, to develop new nanotechnologies and processes A FACILITY to produce nano-structured materials for industrial testing was launched DW WKH &RXQFLO IRU 6FLHQWLÂż F DQG ,QGXVWULDO Research (CSIR) in Pretoria during early December. It follows earlier successful research and development at laboratory scale.

The state-of-the-art DST-CSIR Nanomaterials Industrial Development Facility was launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), in partnership with the CSIR. The facility will help the plastics and cosmetics industries, amongst others, to develop new nanotechnologies and processes.

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programmes funded by DST, through the CSIR, as part of the Industrial Innovation Partnership Fund (IIPF), which seeks to support industry competitiveness. Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor said the facility provides the capabilities for the industrial-scale production of nanostructured materials. “All the facilities supported under the Industry Innovation Programme, including the Nano-materials Industrial Development Facility, have the potential to play a role in the development of high-technology small, medium and micro enterprises. This facility could enable such enterprises to take advantage of the rapidly growing international

Nizam Kalla (AMKA managing director) with Naledi Pandor, Minister of Science and Technology, are all ears while Prof Suprakas Sinha Ray (director of the DST-CSIR Nanomaterials Industrial Development Facility) explains the extrusion process

The DST-CSIR Nanomaterials Industrial Development Facility boasts a sophisticated injection moulding facility

market in nano-structured materials and nano-composites,� she said.

2QH RI WKH LQGXVWULHV WKDW LV VHW WR EHQHÂż W from the research advances and introduction of an industry-scale testing facility, is the plastics industry. The addition of nanomaterials in the manufacturing of plastics FDQ VLJQLÂż FDQWO\ HQKDQFH WKH PHFKDQLFDO properties of plastics. Plastics can, for example, be made stronger, lighter and PRUH Âż UH DQG XOWUDYLROHW UHVLVWDQW $GGUHVV ing the technological development of the plastics industry will enable the industry to keep up with international trends, both in the level of advanced materials used, and in the machines and processes used to produce

Dr Vincent Khumalo explains what the DSTCSIR Nanomaterials Industrial Development Facility can do to assist industry

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in the order of 1.3 million metric tons or R35 billion per annum, and accounts for an estimated 3.2% of the manufacturing sector. “This facility will allow us to compete internationally in the production of nanoclays, which are nanoparticles of layered mineral silicates, opening up possibilities for a broad range of new products and applications. The programme will facilitate optimisation and scale-up of local industrial processes that employ synthetic nanoclays, potentially reducing the cost of production and improving quality,� said Dr Manfred Scriba, programme technologist.

The facility provides a crucial step that is required, namely the transfer of technology from laboratory benches to industry. The facility ensures that the value chain of plastics development is complete by bridging the gap from research to commercialisation. “For a start, this will involve taking processes that produce 200g samples in the laboratory and scale these up to a production of more than 200 kg, facilitating industrial testing of products and processes,� said Scriba.

INTERWASTE – a local waste management EXVLQHVV ¹ KDV ODXQFKHG 6$œV YHU\ ¿ UVW 5HIXVH Derived Fuel (RDF) plant. The plant aims at reducing ZDVWH WR ODQG¿ OO DQG SLRQHHULQJ JHQHUDO LQGXVWULDO and municipal waste to alternative fuels, ensuring less reliance on South Africa’s vital resources and resources that are carbon intensive. The current SODQW ZKLFK LV WKH ¿ UVW RI IRXU OLQHV LV H[SHFWHG WR see a minimum of 12 000 tons of waste converted to alternative fuel, annually, for use in the South African manufacturing sector.

The plant, which was imported in 2015, is located in a facility built by Interwaste at the company’s Germiston depot. It is currently producing a solid UHFRYHUHG IXHO WR (XURSHDQ VSHFL¿ HG VWDQGDUGV which is equivalent to A Grade coal.

Prior to the implementation of the plant locally, Interwaste underwent stringent environmental compliance procedures to ensure all due process was followed and that the facility would operate with a valid licence and the correct environmental authority approvals – which is critical in ensuring sound business practices. www.interwaste.co.za

LR Plastics in business rescue /5 3ODVWLFV WKH 'XUEDQ Âż OP DQG EDJ PDQXIDFWXUHU LV in a business rescue position. Staff were informed of the situation in December by the appointed business rescue practitioner and an employee committee was appointed to interface with the BRP during the phase.

Cabletech Marketing has moved CABLETECH Marketing has moved to new premises in Lanseria. The new address is Unit 17, Lanseria Business Park, Lanseria Corporate Estate, Malibongwe Road, Johannesburg. Cabletech Marketing can be contacted on tel 011 704 0824 www.cabletech.co.za

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plastic components and systems. “Due to the high cost of importing nano-structured materials such as nanoclays, and the absence of local manufacturing capability for these materials, the plastics industry is generally struggling to adopt advanced polymers such as nanocomposites on a large scale. If these challenges are not addressed, there will be continued importation of special polymer material DQG SURGXFWV DW VLJQLÂż FDQW FRVW DQG WR the detriment of local manufacturers,â€? said the director at the National Centre for Nanostructured Materials and CSIR chief researcher, Prof Suprakas Ray. The facility houses infrastructure for scale-up, processing and testing. It will also play a crucial role in developing skills and transferring technologies to industry.

The international market in nanostructured materials and nanocomposites is growing rapidly. Nanoclay composites for instance are expected to increase from a 2011 volume of 24, to 74 million metric tons and a global value of $3 billion by 2016. In South Africa, the total plastic consumption is

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RF welding technology

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RF welding technology uses radio frequency electromagnetic energy to fuse plastic materials together

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New clear, soft crease carton technology for SA DAMAX Sebenza Pack has become the only company in South Africa to manufacture soft-crease clear boxes in-house, after installing a radio frequency (RF) welding machine that boasts a production capacity of 48 clear visual cartons per minute, thereby saving on overhead costs, while increasing productivity.

Damax Sebenza Pack is a division of Damax Plastics, specialising in the packaging and plastics market. It manufactures among other products, clear boxes made from PVC and PET for the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, industrial, electrical, mechanical and cosmetics industry. The company recently moved to Damax Kahn and Kahn’s 1200m2 premises in Kempton Park, in an effort to consolidate costs and VWUHDPOLQH HIÂż FLHQFLHV Damax Sebenza Pack MD Brian Lovell highlights that the company will be deliverLQJ WKH Âż UVW EDWFK RI FOHDU FDUWRQ ER[HV WR a pharmaceutical company that packages animal medicine. “It’s a new clear carton technology for this country; no one else is making them in South Africa. Any other soft crease cartons in the market come from overseas,â€? he explained.

According to Lovell, the locally-manufac-

WXUHG PDFKLQH RIÂż FLDOO\ ZHQW LQWR SURGXF tion in October 2015, with positive results. “Our previous machine was hand-fed and required the material to be pre-folded. We had to manually de-roll the mateULDO OD\ DQG Ă€ DWWHQ LW DQG WKHQ GLH FXW LW This new machine creates a soft crease carton, while the old one produced sharp edges that easily cracked.â€?

Electromagnetic energy fuses plastics together RF welding technology uses radio frequency electromagnetic energy to fuse plastic materials together. The electric Âż HOG FDXVHV WKH SRODU PROHFXOHV IRXQG in some thermoplastics to oscillate and orientate themselves. The molecules in the material move and get hot, and the combination of this heat under pressure causes the weld to take the shape of the die, creating the desired shape of the box.

Lovell explained that during the welding process, two pieces of material are placed on a table press that applies pressure to both surface areas. When the press comes together, high frequency waves are passed through the small area between the die and the table where the weld takes place.

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Damax Sebenza Pack plans to incorporate printed rolls to the manufacturing process in future, as the RF welding machine has the ability to produce cartons with accurately-positioned prints. Lovell says WKDW WKH PDFKLQH ZLOO VLJQLÂż FDQWO\ UHGXFH the amount of returned rejects and the losses incurred due to breakage, cracking and scratching during the manufacturing process. “The cold winter temperatures were particularly challenging, as it caused the material to crack on the crease. With the new and improved soft crease carton, the material boasts greater crack resistance, as the machine forms a hinge effect on it.

Another major advantage of RF welding machine is that we are able to produce an improved product, quicker, at the same price,� he added. www.damax-group.co.za

Damax Sebenza Pack plans to incorporate printed rolls to the manufacturing process in future

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AMPA Group revolutionising packaging with Coolseal ÂŽ

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Acquires 50% stake in Coolseal SA THE forerunner for Ampa Group of today was a company called Ampaglas South Africa, which was established in 1973.

Whilst it remained a viable business for 41 years, it wasn’t until 2014 when a new CEO with a unique value proposition and a compelling fresh business model catapulted the group into an era of unprecedented growth.

CEO Trevor Zulberg attributes much of the Ampa Group’s success to an agile business model that boosts its capacity to innovate. “Innovation has put us on track to actualise our vision of becoming a R1 billion company by 2019,� said Zulberg.

He went on to explain that, “Individually and collectively the group’s eight core brands see innovation as the imaginative application of existing resources, skills and knowledge to constantly expand our portfolio of extruded plastic offerings.�

Zulberg’s vision is well illustrated in the group’s recent agreement with UK company, Tri-Pack Plastics, in which it acquired a 50% stake in CoolSeal SA. The acquisition is particularly appropriate, in light of the fact that the group actually owned CoolSeal a number of years ago and then sold it to a few of its former directors. Added to this, Ampa Plastics continues to be a long time supplier of the twin wall polypropylene (PP) used in the patented technology that produces CoolSeal’s eco-friendly, hygienic, lightweight, boxes.

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a number of new applications were LGHQWLÂż HG 3KDUPDFHXWLFDO FRPSDQLHV hailed the boxes as ingenious. The agricultural sector recognised their value in the packaging, protection and easy ripening of fruit. With the boxes also being impervious to liquids, they were soon snapped up by the mining industry where they are used for the storage and transportation of resins and equipment.

CoolSeal boxes are delivered in À DW SUH IROGHG EXQGOHV ZKLFK SUHVHQW considerable savings on the costs of storage and delivery. Additionally they are less than half the weight of waxed FDUGERDUG RU ¿ EUH ERDUG ER[HV DQG much more durable. By far the most VLJQL¿ FDQW IHDWXUH RI WKHVH HDV\ to-assemble boxes is the patented manufacturing technique that is designed to seal the edges of each box.

It is a groundbreaking process that traps the air to create a thermal barrier in both the lid and the tray. This in turn controls WKH LQWHULRU WHPSHUDWXUH À RZ WR FUHDWH an optimal environment for both food and pharmaceutical products.

In line with the Ampa Group’s eco-conscious strategy, PP is easily recyclable. The fact that it is an inert material ensures that it can be thermally recycled, with minimal or no risk.

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polystyrene balls, CoolSeal boxes are YLUWXDOO\ LQGHVWUXFWLEOH :KHQ À DWWHQHG they have less than 10% of the volume of similar EPS products, which means they are cheaper to transport.

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CoolSeal boxes are a cutting edge innovation in packaging. They are lightweight, eco-friendly and simple to stack and store. To businesses that focus on the bottom line they are highly affordable without compromising on quality. No doubt they are set to become the most telling illustration of how the Ampa Group consistently transforms existing competencies into exciting new opportunities.

Twin wall PP is used in the patented technology that produces CoolSeal’s eco-friendly, hygienic, lightweight, boxes

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Gives crate manufacturer ability to maximize ‘up time’ MCG INDUSTRIES made a major investment in tool maintenance capability at the tail end of 2015 which is enabling it to greatly improve its ability to keep its moulds performing optimally, as well as service moulds to OEM standards.

In a project with an estimated value of R7-million, MCG installed what is effectively an entirely new toolroom at its plant in Malvern, Johannesburg. The new CNC milling machines, lathes, spark eroders and wire cutting systems give it the capability to service its large PRXOGV VSHFL¿ FDOO\ FUDWHV IRU 6$% RQH RI LWV ODUJHVW FOLHQWV Four highly skilled mould makers and two assistants are employed in the 600m² toolroom.

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by Schoeller of Germany. MCG has had an on-going technology agreement with this internationally reputed tool manufacturer, which KDV VSHFLÂż F H[SHUWLVH LQ WKH SURGXFWLRQ RI ODUJH PRXOGV IRU WKH FUDWH VHFWRU 6FKRHOOHU ZDV WKH VXSSOLHU RI WKH Âż UVW IXOO\ DXWRPDWHG FUDWH manufacturing plant in the country, at what was then Mega Hitec in Olifantsfontein, in 1992. “MCG is able to supply and maintain moulds from Schoeller or other mould manufacturers. Customers can then have these moulds serviced at our mould shop where we can guarantee the repairs

according to OEM standards,â€? said an MCG spokesman. “Our independent Schoeller technician signs off on the work done to the moulds, which gives the customers peace of mind. Furthermore, we have the capability to run these moulds – especially the larger moulds which require machines of 1000 tons or more clamp force – in-house and, with the mould shop across the internal road at our plant, if anything goes wrong, our mould shop personnel are close by. “Once service or maintenance work on moulds is completed, all customers are guaranteed the work is done according to the OEM VSHFLÂż FDWLRQ ´ KH DGGHG Âł6$% KDV EHHQ DVNLQJ IRU WKLV VHWXS IRU VRPH WLPH :H GHFLGHG WR DGGUHVV WKH LVVXH DV LW DGGV PDVVLYH EHQHÂż WV IRU ERWK FXVWRPHUV DQG VXSSOLHUV VXFK DV 6$% 8SWLPH GXULQJ SHDN VHDVRQV LV FULWLFDO and if maintenance is done according to OEM standards, there is less of a chance for downtime, moulds in good condition produce faster and better quality products,â€? said Ian Victor.

The toolroom has the capability to build smaller, less complicated moulds, but as most crate moulds today are very complicated, MCG will continue have such tools built in Europe. www.mcgindustries.com

DPI raises alarm about SABS testing meltdown 5(1,(5 6Q\PDQ WHFKQLFDO DQG SURGXFW PDQDJ HU DW '3, 3ODVWLFV SLFWXUHG KHUH VD\V WKDW DV D founding member of the South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers’ Association (SAPPMA), '3, 3ODVWLFV KDV ORQJ SOD\HG DQ LPSRUWDQW role in promoting the highest standards in the SODVWLF SLSH DQG ¿ WWLQJ LQGXVWU\ LQ 6RXWK $IULFD With SAPPMA representing about 80% of local manufacturers, it regularly engages with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) on behalf of its members. The latest issue that SAPPMA is grappling with on behalf of the industry is the fact that the SABS is unable to SHUIRUP IXOO VSHFL¿ FDWLRQ WHVWLQJ RQ PRVW SODVWLF SLSH VSHFL¿ FDWLRQV LQFOXGLQJ 39& DQG +'3( ,Q DGGLWLRQ LW KDV VWDWHG WKDW LW ZLOO QR ORQJHU DFFHSW SDUWLDO WHVWLQJ RU ZLWQHVV UHSRUWV ³1R

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Snyman highlights that SAPPMA has urged the SABS to maintain the status quo for the time being. “What this means is granting permit extensions in the short term, for those permits that are about to expire, based on partial reports and witness testing,� he said

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NEWS Celebrating the signing of the Plastichem acquisition by Brentagg in December were, from left, Helmut Oellerman (managing director, Plastichem), Dirk Grolman (director, Grolman Beteiligungs GmbH), Stuart Gibson (founder and controlling shareholder, Plastichem), Michael Thomson (director Middle East and Africa, Brenntag), Carl Blomme (regional president Europe, Middle East and Africa, Brenntag Holdings), Mike McKenzie – (CEO, Plastichem), Christian Kampmann (corporate mergers & acquisitions, Brenntag AG)

Plastichem bought by top German group Brenntag Brenntag fosters specialty chemicals business in Africa by acquiring polymers distributor BRENNTAG, a market leader in chemical distribution, has signed an agreement to purchase 100% of the shares of the specialty chemicals distributor Plastichem, South Africa. This acquisition provides Brenntag a key position in the polymers industries in and beyond South Africa.

“This acquisition is an excellent opportunity for us and is completely in line with Brenntag’s strategy to build a chemical distribution platform in key industries in the Middle East and Africa region,” said Karsten Beckmann, a member of the management board of Brenntag Group and CEO Brenntag Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

“With Plastichem, we are diversifying our current product portfolio in South Africa towards an increased offer of specialty chemicals.”

Plastichem, based in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, is a specialty distributor of high performance polymers for plastics and rubber, enjoying a high reputation in the South African automotive market as well as in the packaging, electronics and engineering industries.

The company focuses further on entire supply chain solutions and

services to customers in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Carl Blomme, regional president at Brenntag Europe West & MEA, said: “With the acquisition we build up market expertise in the continuously growing plastics and rubber industries in the region.

This will help us to further expand our business in South Africa with our existing suppliers as well as cover the Sub-Sahara region.”

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Performance bolsters service with appointments PERFORMANCE Colour Systems Barry has recently been involved in trials for a number of new products, has made a number of strategic which suggests that local convertors appointments at its Cape and are beginning to see the value of the Johannesburg plants as it further service offered by Performance. improves its supply of masterbatch Andre Nieuwenhuis, who joined and additives to convertors in South Performance Colour Systems in Africa and around southern Africa.

2008 as a lab technician, has been Barry Shaw has been appointed appointed production foreman at technical sales manager at the the PCS plant in Cape Town. Andre PCS plant in Beaconvale, Cape came from a paint producing and Town. With a degree in Colour colour matching background. After Chemistry and Colour Technology 8SSLQJ 3HUIRUPDQFH Âą %DUU\ 6KDZ LV WKH QHZ three years in the lab gaining vital from Bradford University (1983), WHFKQLFDO VDOHV PDQDJHU DW 3HUIRUPDQFH &RORXU technical experience he hinted that he Barry has spent his career of over 6\VWHPV LQ &DSH 7RZQ ZKLFK LV HQDEOLQJ WKH &DSH would like to move into the production 30 years so far in the colouration EUDQFK WR LPSURYH WHFKQLFDO VXSSRUW OHYHOV WR environment. With the technical industries. He has been involved in FRQYHUWRUV knowledge he had acquired and an the masterbatch industry since 1993 in-depth understanding of the PCS formulations, he has and specialises in printing inks, colour measurement, liquid managed to improve the production output by a massive 60% dispersions and masterbatches. while still lowering the scrap rate.

Barry worked with Performance for a number of years on Lezel Adams joined Performance Colour Systems a consultancy basis before joining the group permanently in Johannesburg from sunny Cape Town in August, in the 2014 in Johannesburg. He recently relocated to Cape Town FDSDFLW\ RI SD\UROO Âż QDQFH DGPLQLVWUDWRU 6KH KROGV D and has, overnight, become a Western Province fan.

Btech in cost and management accounting and has the task According to Barry, the “best situation is when convertors RI VWUHDPOLQLQJ WKH SD\UROO V\VWHP PDNLQJ LW PRUH HIÂż FLHQW involve us at the outset when they are developing new /H]HO KDV JDLQHG H[WHQVLYH H[SHULHQFH LQ WKH DFFRXQWLQJ Âż HOG products, so that we can recommend colour masterbatch and and hopes to additivesâ€?. However, at this stage this doesn’t appear to gain more with be happening a lot – in fact, it’s often the last thing on her relocation to manufacturers’ minds.

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A refugee from Hungary, which was then under communist domination, Frank and his wife arrived in South Africa in 1960 and was employed by Consol Plastics in Wadeville. He was very PXFK SDUW RI WKH WHDP WKDW GHYHORSHG DQG SURGXFHG WKH Âż UVW 39& cooking oil bottle to rival the glass bottle in those days. He became the plant production manager and, to say the least, the plastic seed was sown into the young Lago.

He then moved on to Swisstool (later became Kohler Plastics) as general manager where he worked for another locally famous blow moulder, Werner Sweissig. After Swisstool was sold to Kohler, Frank ZLWK WKH JUHDW KHOS RI KLV IULHQG Âż QDQFLHU DQG SURSHUW\ PRJXO 'DYH Kuper, started Time Plastics. Time became a highly successful venture, but it too was bought by the then Xactics group, which was then the ELJJHVW 39& ERWWOH SURGXFHU LQ WKH FRXQWU\ LW DSSHDUHG DV LI ;DFWLFV made decisions about purchases based on the presence of Lago!).

Xactics later became part of Kohler Group and Frank was appointed GM of the Kohler Plastics operation in Robertville.

But corporate life was not for Frank and he once again joined up

with Kuper and went off to run a roto moulding company, Mocom Plastics, but that was later sold off to AECI as a recycling plant.

Lago and Kuper then formed a trading company, M & S Plastics, which a few years later – in 1990 – was expanded into a blow moulding business. That was in fact Frank’s passion. The factory was initially based in Swaziland which also incorporated a leading supplier of injection moulded plastic domestic ware, Polyplas. 1n 1996 the factory was moved to Edenvale.

Several of Frank’s former colleagues from Consol – including *HRUJH -XNHV 9LF %HDXPRQW 1LF /HZLV DQG 'RQ %UHPQHU ¹ DOO worked at M&S at one or other time. And his partner at Time Plastics, Heinrich Riebler, also joined M&S (Heinrich was a wellknown toolmaker).

Once again, M&S was a successful business. Frank sold his share in the company in 2010 and returned to his homeland, Hungary, where he lived happily in Budapest. “In his day Frank was the best production man in the industry.

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Two new service engineers The brand builder for Wittmann-Battenfeld technology IPEX Machinery has appointed two new service engineers, John Davies and Sean Kleingeld, who are responsible for the range of Wittmann-Battenfeld equipment. Ipex was appointed as the local agent for Wittmann-Battenfeld last year.

John has been involved in the industry since 2005, originally in the technical department at Cabletech, servicing mainly extrusion industry. He continued in the machinery supply sector after that, although just prior to joining Ipex he had been LQYROYHG LQ D SURÂż OH SURGXFWLRQ YHQWXUH When informed that Ipex had been appointed to represent Wittmann-Battenfeld, John says he “jumped at the opportunity to represent them once moreâ€?.

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Ipex since 2009. He has a good understanding of the injection moulding process as a result of his H[SHULHQFH DV D WRROPDNHU 6HDQ DQG -RKQ VSHQW D ZHHN DW YDULRXV Wittmann-Battenfeld plants in Austria in January where they gained specialised training with several of the group’s new technologies and systems. Besides injection moulding machines and robots, this global manufacturer also supplies a complete range of ancillary equipment. www.ipex.co.za Sean Kleingeld and John Davies have been appointed as service engineers at Ipex Machinery in Johannesburg

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3/$67,&6_6$ KDV PDGH Âż YH QHZ appointments recently in the training area, including four new personnel to strengthen the training team at its 0LGUDQG KHDG RIÂż FH LQ -RKDQQHVEXUJ DQG that of a new training administrator in the Western Cape.

Isaya Mtshweni has been appointed as regional training manager in Gauteng.

Isaya, who has been at Plastics|SA for eight years, has a diploma in Plastics Technology from Tshwane University of Technology and a B Tech Quality from Durban University of Technology. He has been involved in the industry for over 20 years, having started at Plastop in %URQNKRUVWVSUXLW LQ ZKHUH KH GLG his in-service training, gaining experience in injection moulding, pipe extrusion and thermoplastics fabrication. He VXEVHTXHQWO\ ZRUNHG DW 6DVRO 3RO\PHUV as a QC tester and shift manager and at DPI Plastics, where he was a lab WHFKQLFLDQ ,VD\D LV D NHHQ F\FOLVW Edwin Manzini, who has been appointed as a technical trainer in Gauteng, has a B Tech Polymer Technology from TUT and gained

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industry experience at Crabtree Electrical Accessories. He says he’s excited about his new position at Plastics|SA and “and feels honoured to be part of such a dynamic industry and organisation�.

Mzontsundu Armstrong Bakubaku, the second new technical trainer in Gauteng, also has a B Tech Polymer 7HFKQRORJ\ IURP 787 +H KDV ZRUNHG at Lasher Tools and Toyota SA. While at Toyota he was fortunate to go to Japan and Thailand where he learned about World Class Manufacturing SULQFLSOHV DQG .DL]HQ LGHQWLÂż FDWLRQ and implementation methods. He also completed the Toyota Leadership Development Programme at the 8QLYHUVLW\ RI .=1 In his spare time, Mzontsundu is involved in martial arts and swimming.

Bernadine Douw is the new training administrator in the Western Cape.

She has a diploma in business admin from Varsity College in Cape Town and previously at the Siyathembana Trading training centre. The highlight of her career to date was training and PHQWRULQJ GLVDEOHG VWXGHQWV RQ D 14) Mzontsundu Armstrong Bakubaku ‌ technical trainer in Gauteng

L3 learnership programme. Some of the trainees last went to school more WKDQ \HDUV DJR $OO WKH WUDLQHHV who completed the programme gained administrative positions in businesses. “I’m optimistic about my new position.

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PackagingSA joins Joins 64 organizations in signing Global Declaration for Solutions on Marine Litter PACKAGING SA has become the latest signatory to the plastics industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Global Declaration for Solutions to Marine /LWWHU KLJKOLJKWLQJ LWV FRPPLWPHQW WR Âż QGLQJ VROXWLRQV WR FRPEDW plastics in our oceans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We recognise that plastic packaging is a major contributor to marine litter and consequently feel that it is important that we play our part in supporting every initiative to sort out this worrying global problemâ&#x20AC;?, said Charles Muller, Executive Director of Packaging SA. Douw Steyn, Director Sustainability at Plastics|SA and Chairman of Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement on the Global Action Team on Marine Debris (GAT) welcomed Packaging SA as the second signatory from the packaging LQGXVWU\ WKH Âż UVW EHLQJ 3$&,$ 1DWLRQDO 3DFNDJLQJ &RYHQDQW Industry Association â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Australia). â&#x20AC;&#x153;The objective is to encourage country packaging associations, brand owners, retailers, environmental NGO`s and like-minded organisations to sign the Declaration and together, with the global plastics industry, to tackle plastics in the marine environment,â&#x20AC;? Steyn said. ,Q OLQH ZLWK WKH Âż YH \HDU SODQ RI WKH *OREDO $FWLRQ 7HDP RQ

Marine Debris (GAT), the Sustainability Council of Plastics|SA KDV VHW LWVHOI REMHFWLYHV WKDW LQFOXGH VSHFLÂż F PDULQH GHEULV actions. Earlier this year, they hosted the second African Marine Debris Summit in Cape Town which led to the formation of a South African Network on Marine Debris, with the longterm goal of establishing an African network which ties into the global management of marine debris. This network includes industry, brand owners, environmental organisations, NGOs, retailers and other stakeholders who will work together towards Âż QGLQJ VROXWLRQV WR WKH PDULQH OLWWHU SUREOHP LQ 6RXWKHUQ $IULFD VSHFLÂż FDOO\ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The GAT have made six public commitments that are aimed at contributing to sustainable solutions to address marine litter which are education, research, public policy, sharing best practices, plastics recycling and recover and plastic pellet containment,â&#x20AC;? Steyn explained.

Plastics|SA signed the Declaration in 2011 and to date more than 65 associations in 35 countries have signed the plastics industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s global declaration, through which 185 projects have been planned, initiated, or completed since its launch in March 2011. These associations constantly report on their progress.

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More donations of bottled water required THE South African plastics industry has joined the wave of volunteers helping to bring water relief to droughtstricken areas of our country, with the 0DLWODQG RIÂż FH RI 3ODVWLFV_6$ EHFRPLQJ a collection point for water donations made by members of the public and businesses from Cape Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s southern and northern suburbs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Low rainfall in parts of South Africa has caused severe drought and water scarcity. Five out of our nine provinces have been declared disaster areas.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard harrowing stories of children competing with cows for drinking water and farmers committing suicide,

and knew that we had a role to play to bring relief where we could,â&#x20AC;? explained John Kieser, Sustainability Manager of Plastics|SA. According to Kieser, one of the biggest needs was containers that could be used to transport large quantities of water to DUHDV DV IDU DÂż HOG DV 1RUWKHUQ &DSH Free State and the North West Province.

Once again the plastics industry stepped up to the plate, with Nampak Containers donating sixty 25 litre drums and Polyoak Packaging donating 750 twenty DQG WZHQW\ Âż YH OLWUH GUXPV â&#x20AC;&#x153;The water we help to collect goes to a multitude of destinations, with each

destination using the water sparingly to meet their individual needs. We are KDSS\ WR UHSRUW WKDW WKH Âż UVW VKLSPHQW of water left Cape Town on the 10th of January with 1800 litres of water. Every single truck dispatched has reached its destination safely and without incident,â&#x20AC;?

Kieser reported. Collections for water ZLOO FRQWLQXH LQGHÂż QLWHO\ DQG XQWLO WKH drought has broken. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We especially need more bottled water for drinking purposes. As lakes dry up, mud mixes with the remainder of the water. Animals and humans often have to compete for this precious water. Donated tap water is being used

John Kieser, Sustainability Manager of PlasticsSA with some of the water earmarked Grant Crosby, PlasticsSA technical trainer, helps get water ready for distribution for distribution

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effort to reduce

marine debris Over 185 projects are currently being carried out by or together with plastics industry representatives from Asia, the Middle East, Australia, the Americas, Europe, Africa and China as knowledge is transferred from one country to another. Worldwide issues need to be addressed globally with solutions being implemented locally.

Steve Russell, Vice President of Plastics for the American Chemistry Council, welcomed and commended Packaging SA for joining global efforts to address marine debris. He said that marine debris is a complex, global problem, and Packaging SA`s participation is a strong signal that the packaging industry and its stakeholders are also committed to doing their part in providing solutions.

www.marinelittersolutions.com www.plasticsinfo.co.za www.recycling.co.za

Douw Steyn, Director Sustainability, Plastics|SA, Charles Muller, CEO, Packaging SA and Rowan le Roux, Chairman, Plastics|SA Sustainability Council ... signed at Plastics|SA Sustainability Council meeting on 19 November 2015

water relief to drought stricken areas in villages and towns for laundry and washing,â&#x20AC;? Kieser said.

How to get involved: Donate water by either buying bottled ZDWHU RU E\ Âż OOLQJ XS HPSW\ ERWWOHV \RX may have. Take your bottles to Plastics/ SA or your nearest donation station.

Please clearly mark accordingly: DW = Drinking water. This is for human consumption only TW = Tap, Rain or Tank water. To be used for live-stock or sanitary use Cash donations can be made to help fund the transport of water to disaster areas

where the people/animals need it most.

Donations can be made to: Erasmus & Kie Trust, Standard Bank, Account Number: 040 254 763, Branch Code: 055 435. Reference: WSSA & your name. www.plasticsinfo.co.za FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016 29

purple line plastics Owner-managed blow moulding business in Cape Town manufacturing a wide range of small-to-medium sized containers in virtually all polymer materials (PET, PVC, HDPE, LDPE, PP, HIPS, TPE & others).

We operate our own toolroom and specialise in quality custom bottles, jars, short runs & quick turnaround times for the beverage, cosmetic, hospitality & pharmaceutical markets. purple line plastics is also the proud supporter and sponsor of Emyezweni private school in Lwandle, a previously disadvantaged area in the Strand, Cape Town.

p. +27 21 948 5042 | e. info@purpleline.co.za | www.purpleline.co.za

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KZN branch makes donation to home for handicapped 7DEOH EHQFKHV LQ UHF\FOHG SODVWLF Âż OO QHHG DW 'XUEDQ FHQWUH AFTER the very successful fund raising drive at their 2015 golf day, the PISA KZN branch implemented what they set out to do by making a generous donation to a worthy charity, which in fact is one of the tenants of the Plastics Institute of Southern Africa.

The boost in the funds was at least partly the result of the auction conducted by the guest of honour at the 2015 event, Ian McIntosh, the Springbok selector: he auctioned off a Sharks jersey signed by all the players and the fairly considerable amount of R10,500 was raised. From the proceeds of the day, a further R10,000 was donated.

It was decided to make the donation to the Golden Hours School for the Mentally Handicapped, and after consultation, the Durban committee purchased 10 picnic tables with benches, produced in recycled plastic, which was a need for the home in Durban North.

A function was organised where the committee, together with the principal and teachers were present to hand over these tables. Bruce Naidoo, the KZN chairman, thanked the principal and staff for their dedication to mentally challenged children and congratulated them on the school and its upkeep. He also thanked the PISA national

Rotation 2016: our SAPPMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 7th tomorrow today annual golf day in March ARMSA, the Association of Rotational Moulders of Southern Africa (ARMSA), will be hosting its annual conference, Rotation 2016, from 10-11 March at the Askari Game Lodge in the Magaliesberg near Pretoria.

The theme for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conference is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Our Tomorrow Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and presentations will be centred around bringing the future and the present together, making delegates aware of how the future is here already and how this affects the rotomoulding industry. &RQÂż UPHG SUHVHQWHUV LQFOXGH 'U *DUHWK McDowell from 493K; Leisa Donlan from ARMA (Australian roto association); Bill Spenceley of Flexahopper Plastics, Ian Hansen of RotoConsult; Dr Nick Henwood from Rotomotive Ltd; Dick Coates of MBT South Africa; AnnabĂŠ Pretorius of Plastix 911; Nico Hickley of CHM Plastics and Ettienne le Roux of Rand Merchant Bank.

The venue offers the Big 5 as well as, quite surprisingly, one of the largest collections of ox wagons in the Southern Hemisphere. Whilst enjoying breakfast you can view the wild coming to the water hole to drink. Other activities such as game drives, elephant encounters and spa facilities are also available at the venue.

For more information, e-mail the secretary at info@armsa.co.za

0DUFK DW WKH %OXH 9DOOH\ *ROI DQG &RXQWU\ (VWDWH LQ 0LGUDQG ENTRIES are now open for SAPPMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S (South African Plastics Pipe Manufacturersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association) 7th annual golf day, which will take place on Friday, 4 March at the Blue Valley Golf and Country Estate in Midrand.

Named for the blue skies and open country of its surroundings, this Gary Player designed Blue Valley is a perfect blend of hospitality, sport and nature.

It is conveniently between northern Johannesburg and Pretoria. It will be the second year that SAPPMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf day will be held at this venue.

The entry fee for a fourball is R3800. A prize giving will once again conclude the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities and various sponsorship opportunities are available for companies in the plastic pipe industry to promote their corporate brands on the day, including: Tee / Hole at R4000 Halfway House at R4000 Caps / Shirts at R6000 (logo) Corporates are also welcome to sponsor team prizes (4 items of your choice) â&#x20AC;&#x153;The SAPPMA golf day is a hugely popular event and a day on the industry calendar that nobody wants to miss,â&#x20AC;? said SAPPMA CEO Jan Venter. Last \HDUÂśV HYHQW VDZ SOD\HUV PDNLQJ XS WHDPV WDNH WR WKH Âż HOG For more information and entry forms, visit the SAPPMA website on www. sappma.co.za or contact Louise Muller via email on admin@sappma.co.za. www.sappma.co.za

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chairman, Garth Taylor, for his drive and organisation in making the donation possible.

Each child received a PISA T-shirt, a goodie bag with sweets, cooldrinks and some toys. The morning ended with Bruce and his family bringing out a LARGE pot of mild breyani and all the kids tucked in. Kevin Govender of GPS Plastics was present with his wife Diane and daughter Amelia and, as it was his birthday, he donated R5000 to the school for plates and umbrellas in lieu of him having a birthday party.

PISA KZN would like to thank Frankie Cooldrinks for the

Members of the PISA KZN branch at the handover at the Golden Hours School for the Mentally Handicapped, where the kids showed huge appreciation for the kind gesture

donation of the cooldrinks. Thanks are also due to Rani Appelsammy of Hosaf who donated sweets.

During the handover and speeches it was noticeable that some of the committee were rubbing tears away as they were very touched with how happy and pleasant the handicapped children were.

Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a jolly good Fellow PETER Wolber of PMS Plastics has been upgraded to PISA Fellow.

Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career in the plastics industry began when he was just 15 and working at Kopp Plastics in his spare time in the tool room polishing moulds and drilling cooling channels to earn pocket money.

After his high school education was done, he studied at Pretoria Technikon (sponsored

by Rubber & Wheel Industries where his father Helmut Wolber was technical director) and completed his chemical engineering studies at Wits Technikon.

Up until mid-1980 Peter worked as a machine setter at Rubber & Wheel, mainly on mainly Krauss Maffei and BOY injection moulding machines, moulding rubber and plastic components for the mining and engineering sector.

He was then offered a sales representative position to sell Krauss Maffei and BOY injection moulding machines â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Âż UVW PDFKLQH KH VROG ZDV D EUDQG QHZ %2< 15S at a price of R6 700! (Boy, how times have changed!)

In 1986 Peter moved to Mannesmann Demagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plastic machinery division as sales rep. Mannesmann Demag had then just taken over this division from Plastic Technical Services.

Just two years later Peter was appointed divisional manager of Demagâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plastic division, and managed to secure an order for the then biggest ever Demag machine to come to SA) from Academy Plastics (which was involved with Mercedes Benz and BMW to produce bumpers locally).

In 1996 Peter joined PMS Plastics, which

Jacques Lightfoot (PISA Northern chairman congratulates Peter Wolber on his upgrade to PISA Fellow

at the time was mainly a service company only selling used machinery. Over the past 19 years, together with Philip and Samantha Maye, Peter has helped to build up the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation as a solid, reliable and professional supplier of quality equipment to the southern African plastics industry.

Spicoly sponsors aspirant worker Gesture by Cape injection company boosts trainee SPICOLY Plastics recently sponsored an unemployed learner to attend the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Read and Interpret Drawingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; FRXUVH DW 3ODVWLFVĹ&#x2021;6$ LQ &DSH 7RZQ After the Spicoly production team had attended the same course, to NQF Level 4, in January, Spicoly owner/ops manager David Venter decided to make the gesture. A worthy learner, Collin 0DJHMR ZDV LGHQWLÂż HG DQG RIIHUHG WKH RSSRUWXQLW\ Collin is unemployed but focused and ambitious. He completed the Injection Moulding Machine Construction and Machine Operations training courses (NQF Level 2 and Level 3) with 3ODVWLFVĹ&#x2021;6$ LQ ZKLFK KH LV VWLOO SD\LQJ RII Collin was very grateful to Spicoly Plastics for Isabelle.brettenny@plasticssa.co.za

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sponsoring him and wrote a letter to thank them.

The gesture was very positively received by 3ODVWLFVĹ&#x2021;6$ EUDQFK PDQDJH ,VDEHOOH %UHWWDQ\ â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a very special training intervention, it highlighted Spicolyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ethic to assist with the skills development in our industry,â&#x20AC;? said Isabelle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Companies CAN do something about the skills shortage in the industry. We wish to urge other companies to come forward and sponsor an unemployed learner, or send their own employees for training to up-skill their workforce,â&#x20AC;? she added.

For details, phone 021 591 5512 David Venture of Spicoly Plastics and Collin Magejo, who Spicoly sponsored recently; Collin has already completed RWKHU FRXUVHV DW 3ODVWLFVĹ&#x2021;6$

Bernadine.douw@plasticssa.co.za

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Automotive Innovation 45th annual competition showcases THE Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers 63( KDV DQQRXQFHG WKH Âż QDOLVWV

for its 45th-annual Automotive Innovation Awards Competition, the oldest and largest recognition

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Ultralight class A body panels OEM Make & Model: 2016 General Motors Co Chevrolet Corvette sports car Material / Process: TCA Ultra Lite SMC / compression moulding $ QHZ 6* 60& HOLPLQDWHG NJ RI ERG\ SDQHO weight after a running change from a middensity grade, where no tooling changes were UHTXLUHG 6XLWDEOH IRU &ODVV $ RU VWUXFWXUDO components, the new composite offers 28% mass reduction vs. mid-density (1.6 SG) grades and 43% vs. conventional 6* 60& ,W SURYLGHV JUHDWHU EHQHILWV vs. metal, including reduced weight and WRROLQJ FRVWV HQKDQFHG GHVLJQ IOH[LELOLW\ corrosion and dent resistance, and superior surface finish. Key to achieving the ultralow density was replacement of CACO3 with hollowglass microspheres and use of a proprietary surface treatment to improve the resin/reinforcement interface.

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Transparent lightweight ZLQG GHĂ&#x20AC; HFWRU OEM make & model: 2016 General Motors Co Corvette Stingray convertible sports car Material/Process: Lexan 9043 PC with Exatec 900 coating, CNCtrimmed sheet 7KLV LV WKH Âż UVW XVH RI D VHOI PRXQWHG WUDQVSDUHQW DQG IUDPHOHVV ZLQG GHĂ&#x20AC; HFWRU IRU FRQYHUWLEOH FDUV WKDW PHHWV AS2 ANSI and ECE requirements. The steeply raked design PLQLPL]HV DLU WXUEXOHQFH DQG QRLVH ZKHQ WKH WRS LV GRZQ Replacing glass with PC lowered mass 33% and allowed a FRQWRXUHG VKDSH WR EH DFKLHYHG WKDW ZRXOG KDYH EHHQ GLIÂż FXOW

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OEM make & model: 2015 Audi AG Audi A6 Avant wagon Material/Process: Epikote epoxy + fibreglass, modified filament winding

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Heated-tip fuel injector Make & Model: 2015 Honda Motor Co. Honda Fit subcompact and City sedan Material / Process: Zytel HTN54G35EF BKB336 PPA / injection moulding An electrical heater within the injector is energized by the vehicle controller, rapidly heating the ethanol fuel and dramatically improving vaporization while reducing emissions. Ink materials used in construction of the heater, body design, the ink-printing process on the body, and overmoulding with PPA (which was designed for flow, heat resistance, and electronic compatibility) were all key to the success of this application. The technology saved $60 USD/vehicle as well as 8.8 kg, while improving cold starts on E100 fuel and eliminating the need for a redundant gasoline fuel system on the vehicle.

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IMX instrument panel OEM Make & Model: 2014 Hyundai Motor Group Hyundai i20 supermini Material / Process: Multiflex 3202 TPO / compression-injection moulding To eliminate scratches and a hard â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;plasticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; feel, a 2-shot compressioninjection soft IP was developed. The backfoamed TPO foil is compression-injected with the PP substrate, which in turn is integrally injection moulded

with the TPO passenger-side airbag door. All the work is done in a single tool. To increase foam softness and stability of the integral injection moulding, the TRIZ method and design of experiments tools were used. The resulting part saves $10 USD/vehicle and reduces mass 300g.

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SA companies win WorldStar 2016 award African Closures, Boxmore and Extrupet shine at global awards FOUR South African companies shone at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s WorldStar Awards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of the major events of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and the pre-eminent international award in packaging. Three of the four are plastics packaging companies Polyoak Packagingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s African Closures, Boxmore

Packaging and Extrupet, while the fourth is Glass Decorations CC, a company which decorates directly onto glass bottles. The African Closures, Boxmore Packaging and ([WUXSHW HQWULHV ZHUH DOVR Âż QDOLVWV at the 2015 Goldpack Awards in South Africa.

Extrupetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry, PhoenixPET, has also been shortlisted for the WorldStar Sustainability Award.

All winners will be recognised in an awards ceremony and gala dinner on 26 May to coincide with an International Packaging Conference in Budapest, Hungary.

Other WorldStar plastics winners from around the world include:

Devondale Milk Shakes Dairy Drinks, QDesign Enterprises Pty Ltd, Australia Innovative, convenient, thoughtful and DFFHVVLEOH 'HYRQGDOHŕŻ&#x2020;V 0LON 6KDNH GDLU\ drinks are great examples of good design, combining user-friendly elements with quality moulding techniques to raise the bar in the dairy drink sector. The stackable container and lid format, quality mouldings and IML graphics provide visual punch on the shelf. The consumer simply pushes the straw through the specially designed lid to pierce the foil, eliminating the need to remove the lid or foil, and reducing the chance of spillage.

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WorldStar plastics winners from SA:

African Closures, 28mm Fliptop Closure Range African Closuresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new Fliptop Closure UDQJH LV 6RXWK $IULFDÂśV Âż UVW RQH SLHFH WDPSHU HYLGHQW KLQJHG FORVXUH GHVLJQHG locally for PET bottles with 28mm 1881 QHFNV IRU IRRG DSSOLFDWLRQ ,W HOLPLQDWHV WKH QHHG IRU FRVWO\ OLQHUV DV WKH WDPSHU HYLGHQFH LV EXLOW LQWR WKH RQH SLHFH GHVLJQ 6LPSOH VQDS RQ DSSOLFDWLRQ PDNHV LW FRPSDWLEOH ZLWK WKH ZLGH UDQJH RI H[LVWLQJ FRPSHWLWLYHO\ SULFHG SUHIRUPV IRU PRGHUQ FRQYHQLHQFH 7KH VLQJOH FRPSRQHQW 33 FORVXUH UHTXLUHV QR FRVWO\ ZDGV VHDOV RU VKULQN ZUDS PDNLQJ LW HDV\ WR UHF\FOH DQG HQYLURQPHQWDOO\ IULHQGO\ 7KH )OLSWRS &ORVXUHV DUH HDV\ WR RSHQ XVLQJ WKH Âż QJHU VORW DQG RYHUKDQJ RQ WKH OLG ZKLFK JLYHV DQ DXGLEOH FOLFN WR 36 FEBRUARY / MARCH 2016

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Boxmore Packaging, Smirnoff 1818 200ml & 500ml A conversion from glass to PET packaging to meet the local market demand for small pack sizes, which are lightweight and convenient to handle, has led to increased volume sales and market share growth. The new PET bottle (30g) is a 85% weight-saving of the glass bottle (200g).

7KH 5233 QHFN ¿ QLVK DOORZV WKH VDPH metal closure that was used on the glass bottle to be used on the PET bottle.

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Extrupet (Pty) Ltd PhoenixPET The PhoenixPET range of recycled PET materials is the only recycled rPET produced in South Africa in WKH ZRUOG¶V ¿ UVW %5& UDWHG UHF\FOLQJ SODQW ZLWK ()6$ FHUWL¿ FDWLRQ 7KLV has created employment for waste collectors, but has required optical sorting to cope with post-consumer FROOHFWLRQ DQG ODQG¿ OO UHFRYHU\ 7KH KLJK TXDOLW\ KDV UHVXOWHG LQ WKH ¿ UVW 100% rPET bottle in SA. This worldclass facility produces the only polymer resin recycled into food grade packaging.

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Ovotherm egg-packs made from 100% recycled post-consumer material, Ovotherm International, Austria Ovotherm uses 100% recycled PET for the production of clear egg-packaging, a product providing maximum protection for eggs.

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aesthetics, boosted shelf appeal. An easy-to-use lid and well-designed tamper-evident feature provides the consumer with improved accessibility.

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SprayPET Reveal Transparent BOV Aerosol Solution, Plastipak Packaging, United Kingdom 7KLV LV WKH ZRUOGÂśV Âż UVW IXOO\ WUDQVSDUHQW EDJ RQ valve aerosol system. It has been designed to replace aluminium or tinplate aerosol containers with multi-material pouches. The container is made using a patentpending, proprietary material formulation.

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BY DR MANFRED SCRIBA AND PROF SUPRAKAS SINHA RAY

Polymer Nanocomposites Group at CSIR

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3URMHFW KDV LGHQWLÂż HG PRVW VXLWDEOH 6$ QDQR FOD\ PLQHUDOV IRU 31& GHYHORSPHQW PLASTICS have become indispensable in the modern well as a full suite of characterisation and testing equipment, world because of their desirable mechanical properties including transmission and scanning electron microscopes. and relative ease with which components are made by Realising that the value chain of PNCs includes the availability injection moulding, extrusion and casting. However, the of reasonably-priced nano-clays (both natural and synthetic), the sports, automotive, aeronautic and packaging SURMHFW KDV LGHQWLÂż HG WKH PRVW VXLWDEOH industries continue to place increasing demands SA nano-clay minerals for PNC The Polymer on researchers to make these plastics stronger, development, and has established Nanocomposites lighter, more thermally stable and biodegradable a scale-up facility in partnership with Project of the DST/CSIR DV ZHOO DV Âż UH UHWDUGDQW DQG ELRFRPSDWLEOH *UHHQÂż HOG ,QQRYDWLRQV 3W\ /WG IRU Internationally, the development of suitable synthetic clay production and drying.

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The DST/CSIR National Centre for Nano-Structured Materials The newly established DST/ (NCNSM) was established to do research and develop technologies CSIR Nanomaterials Industrial and skills in nanotechnology related areas. It focuses on polymer Development Facility, which was nanocomposites and nanoclay R&D, as well as in nanomaterials for RIÂż FLDOO\ RSHQHG E\ WKH 0LQLVWHU sensing devices and houses a characterisation group. Recently the of Science and Technology on 3 centre established a general polymer scale-up and testing facility and December, houses a compounder, is ready to collaborate with industry to assist with solving materials twin-screw extruder, injectionand polymer processing challenges.

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Pressure on margins

for Middle East polymer producers It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop there : feedstock prices are increasing

BY DR NIALL MARSHALL

IN January 2016 the price of oil dropped below $30 per barrel.

The slow economic recovery since 2008 has been partly blamed on oil prices of more than $90/barrel and so low oil prices should be good news all round â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an improved global economy means a growth in consumer spending which, in turn, should result in increased demand for polymer. For the Middle East polymer industry, which supplies 36% of all polymers sold in export markets, this should be especially good news. But it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t! In fact, it is bad news and the reasons are both interesting and informative.

Most, although not all, polyethylene and polypropylene is produced using oil as the basic raw material: crude oil goes to a cracker and is separated into gases used to make polymers (and other products). Alternatively, natural gas can be used as the feedstock for polymers.

Depending on its composition, natural gas can be a much cheaper feedstock but, as the best natural gas to produce polyethylene, ethane, is also the most GLIÂż FXOW WR WUDQVSRUW LQ $VLD DQG (XURSH naphtha from crude oil is usually used as the feedstock, whereas Middle East polymer plants mostly use natural gas.

As oil prices have dropped dramatically, the natural gas prices in the Middle East have, until this year, remained stable.

So while Middle East natural gas has been a cheaper feedstock it does not provide the same cost advantage over oil as before. Low oil prices mean that polymer producers using naphtha as a feedstock now have a big saving, and even as polymer prices decrease they are achieving better margins than before,

whereas polymer producers in the Middle year low â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is now possible to buy petrol East are facing lower polymer prices in parts of Oklahoma, USA cheaper than without any raw material cost decreases in Saudi Arabia) there are also measures and so margins are worse than before. being taken to shield citizens from the price And, with polymer plants in Europe increases. This means private companies that were barely economical with high and expatriates will be targeted to address feedstock prices only two years ago now WKH GHÂż FLW ZLWK PRUH PRGHUDWH GHFUHDVHV enjoying good returns, there is no more talk LQ ZHOIDUH EHQHÂż WV WR FLWL]HQV about mothballing or shutting old plants.

For polymer producers this means much For Middle East polymer producers, higher feedstock prices â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in Saudi Arabia pressure on margins while the price of ethane (used producers elsewhere to produce polyethylene) Size of the are enjoying improved has been increased feedstock margins is already bad by more than 200% news, but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop increases at a time (from $0.75/mmBTU to there: feedstock prices $1,75/mmBTU. The US of reduced margins are increasing! benchmark Henry Hub is a challenge Oil companies price is $1.90/mmBTU). A (although generally not and polymer number of listed polymer polymer producers) in the producers have indicated producers will need Middle East are owned by the likely impact of these to cuts costs the various governments higher costs: Sabic and most state revenue expects additional costs of LV IURP WKH SURÂż WV IURP WKHVH RLO DQG JDV 5% in 2016 while PetroRabigh anticipates companies. As oil prices have dropped so an additional $80 million in costs! have state revenues and so governments The bottom line is that polymer producers IDFH EXGJHW GHÂż FLWV 6DXGL $UDELD KDG LQ WKH 0LGGOH (DVW DUH OHVV SURÂż WDEOH its credit rating downgraded by S&P than before and, in a low oil price world, based on a rapid deterioration in the OHVV SURÂż WDEOH WKDQ WKHLU RLO EDVHG SHHUV JRYHUQPHQWÂśV Âż QDQFLDO SRVLWLRQ ZLWK ORZHU However, the production cost of oil and oil prices unable to fund its generous natural gas in the Middle East is still the welfare system. Spending cuts will be lowest in the world and, even with these made and there will be less government massive price increases, the feedstock investment in new projects. State owned costs for petrochemical plants in the Middle foreign investments could be liquidated East is low by international standards. (the Qatar Sovereign Investment owns But the size of the increases at a time 17% of Volkswagen) and local enterprises of reduced margins is a challenge and including airports may be privatised. polymer producers will need to cuts costs.

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8QULYDOOHG HIÂż FLHQF\ TXDOLW\ JXDUDQWHHLQJ ORZHU SURGXFWLRQ FRVWV BLOW moulding is a manufacturing process by which hollow plastic parts are formed. In general, there are three main types of blow moulding: extrusion blow moulding, injection blow moulding, and stretch blow moulding.

Mega Machinery is a leading manufacturer of stretch blow moulding machines, extrusion blow moulding machines, and injection blow moulding machines. Moulds for this range as well as injection moulds for a large variety of applications, including automotive, pallets, crates, etc, form part of the chain of supply.

Mega Machinery supplies more than 100 countries worldwide and provides the most reliable packaging solution.

Mega Machineryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MG-SS Series, Automatic Reheat Stretch Blow Moulding 0DFKLQHV RIIHU XQULYDOHG HIÂż FLHQF\ and quality while guaranteeing lower

production costs. This series was designed with two principles in mind. One, to lower the running cost for the bottle producer and two, to provide ease of operation. The MGSS Series reduces energy expenses by up to 30% at a maximum output of 1600BPH. The MG-SS series produces bottles for still and carbonated drinks, up to 7000 bottles per hour, while itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bigger brother can produce bottles up to 28 800 per hour.

In addition to this already incredible range, the all-electric version is a top energy saver and serves the market for production volumes of 2000 to 13 000 bottles per hour. The slitting of the closures for these bottles as well as the automatic cap lining thereof forms an integral part of the production process and is also offered by Mega.

Mega Machineryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MG-S-L Series, Industrial Automatic Extrusion Blow

Moulding Machines, is applicable to the production of various containers (20-120 liters), toolboxes, automotive parts, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car seats and other large and medium-sized hollow plastic products.

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Contact Cabletech Marketing for more information on Mega Machineryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s range of options.

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Polyethylene Recoveries takes on extra muscle to meet demand â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ashley Shub of Polyethylene Recoveries and Jeff Cawcutt of Zerma Africa after the successful installation of the new Zerma GSH-700/1000 heavy-duty granulator

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increases output at PE Recoveries Production in wash plant up, power costs down POLYETHYLENE Recoveries recently took ownership of its second Zerma machine, this time a Zerma granulator to help increase the Boksburg recyclers output and production in their wash plant.

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Shub said that the new Zerma granulator has already helped to increase production by 20% in a very short space of time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is because of the aggressive tangential cutterhouse design, in conjunction with the heavy-duty 5-blade H-rotor

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7KH 7UX9XH FDQ PDGH ZLWK 6RQRFRÂśV patented FUSION Freshlock Technologyâ&#x201E;˘, is made of a highly engineered, multilayer plastic substrate that allows consumers to see the product inside. It incorporates the easy-open metal lid and metal bottom that consumers prefer on a traditional metal can.

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and addition of a third stator blade, which is removable, giving DGGHG Ă&#x20AC; H[LELOLW\ ´ H[SODLQHG -HII &DZFXWW RI =HUPD &DZFXWW VDLG WKH *6+ LV =HUPDÂśV EHVW selling model in the GSH range, based on its toughness, customisability, high capacity, ease of maintenance with easy to remove and inexpensive to replace wear parts, and a very well balanced rotor ratio of 7:10. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our down time on blade changes has also reduced by DQ KRXU DQG D KDOI Âą GHÂż QLWHO\ DQ DGGHG ERQXV DV IDU DV RXU production is concerned,â&#x20AC;? added Shub. Âł:KDWÂśV PRUH WKH UHF\FOHUÂśV SRZHU FRQVXPSWLRQ KDV UHGXFHG on this granulator, despite the fact that we have a 20% increase in production â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a bonus considering the cost of electricity.â&#x20AC;?

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of continuous retort systems without overpressure, performing in high-temperature and high-pressure environments. In addition, the unique construction of the TruVue can provides a more uniform heating experience, a quicker retort cycle and greater strength performance throughout the supply chain, compared to competitive formats. The package is non-BPA (BPA-NIA) for food contact. $ E\ SURGXFW RI 6RQRFRÂśV L ,QQRYDWLRQ 3URFHVVÂ&#x152; WKH 7UX9XH &DQ GHOLYHUV H[FHOOHQW contact clarity. It runs on fully depreciated equipment assets used for traditional metal cans, minimizing additional capital investment.

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The Flash 450 is an automated coiling system IRU Ă&#x20AC; H[LEOH SLSH IURP PP ZKLFK UXQV WKUHH reels and includes a system for wrapping each UHHO LQ VWUHWFK Âż OP (YHQ WKH Âż OP GLVSHQVHU KDV electronic tension control

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; production Technology from Italian ancillaries manufacturer allow for improved, automated and cost-effective pipe production SICA of Italy, a leading manufacturer of ancillary equipment for plastic pipe production, has introduced a number of wide-ranging innovations for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; production that save energy, materials and costs.

According to Anton Silvis of Plasco Consulting, these technologies yield tangible savings for pipe manufacturers.

Cape Town-based Silvis recently hosted a visit by Giovanni Calisesi of SICA, during which time they visited a number of pipe manufacturers around the country. Âł7KH 6,&$ V\VWHPV RIIHU GHÂż QLWH advantages for South African plastic pipe manufacturers,â&#x20AC;? said Silvis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Initially the cost of European equipment seems

high for the South African market, which is understandable considering the current exchange rate. However, the EHQH¿ WV LQ ORQJ WHUP VDYLQJV FRPSOHWHO\ outweigh the higher purchase price FRPSDUHG WR OHVV HI¿ FLHQW HTXLSPHQW ´ he added.

These savings are not limited to lower energy costs, but include increased HIÂż FLHQFLHV UHOLDELOLW\ DQG WKHUHIRUH lower maintenance and labour costs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Essentially when it comes to manufacturing, the goal is to reduce costs per unit manufactured without compromising quality, which is exactly what SICA systems enables the manufacturer to do,â&#x20AC;? added Silvis.

The new systems from SICA include

the Unibell1 200JRE PVC pressure pipe belling machine. This is an automatic inline belling machine with one IR-SW oven for PVC-U smooth solid-wall or multilayer pipes with 32-200mm diameter and lengths from 0,5-6m plus the socket. The system operates with electro-mechanical, electrical and pneumatic drive, forming by external pressure in a single chamber for all pipe diameters and socket cooling by compressed air precooled by an internal refrigeration cycle (a SICA patent).

The belling machine can form smooth solvent-cement sockets, sockets with gasket seats with a mechanical mandrel system and sockets with integral gasket

Clean room technology for micro parts Installs a clean room cell of its own at its Kottingbrunn plant WITTMANN BATTENFELD has become well established in medical technology over recent years primarily with its clean-room-compatible machines from the EcoPower and MicroPower series. During 2015, the company has further ramped up its activities in this area and installed a clean room cell of its own for this purpose at its Kottingbrunn plant, where the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s machines are being

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At the Compamed, in DĂźsseldorf from 16-19 November last year, Wittmann Battenfeld demonstrated its medical technology expertise by producing a micro catheter on a machine from the MicroPower series specially designed for injection moulding small and micro parts.

In this machine series, a feature particularly worth mentioning is the innovative, two-step screw-and-plunger injection unit with a shot volume range from 0.05 to 4cm3. Through this injection unit, thermally homogeneous

PEEK micro catheters produced on a MicroPower 15/10 in medical application, with a single-cavity mould. The parts weigh about 20mg and are 3 x 3 x 2mm in size.

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melt is injected, resulting in topquality parts with absolutely stable production and short cycle times.

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systems for pipe from Sica save energy, materials (Rieber system) complete with gasket magazine with system for loading the ring seals on the mandrel (SICA patent).

The RoboJack 250 is an automatic palletizing station for all types of plastic pipe (PVC, PE, PP), with or without sockets, OD 32-250 and for pipe lengths of 1-6m. It offers simultaneous palletizing of two different pipe lengths on carts with wooden frames. The station is equipped with a pipe magazine and an anthropomorphic robot (having humanlike abilities) serving as the pipe handling unit, capable of alternating the position of the sockets in the pallet layers even with minimal area available for rotation of the pipe.

SICAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flash 450 is an automatic coiler for packing corrugated PVC, PE and PP pipes, with diameters from 8-25mm in short-length coils covered with VWUHWFK Âż OP 7KH FRLOHU KDV WKUHH UHHOV with centralized adjustment controls, a Âż OP GLVSHQVHU ZLWK HOHFWURQLF WHQVLRQ FRQWURO XQLYHUVDO Âż OP FXWWLQJ V\VWHPV and variable-geometry reel unloading device. The machine is equipped with a wireless communication system for control of the main reel functions.

The 756 : VZDUĂ&#x20AC; HVV VDZ can cut any PVC, PP and PE plastic material and chamfer without wasting material. Yes, you read that correctly: without wasting material. This manages to save a considerable quantity of raw material as well as avoids problems of scrap suctioning and recycling (which are among the factors that affect 80% of the pipe cost). In traditional cutting machines, chips and dust end up partially between saw mechanisms despite suctioning: for this reason, the necessity of maintenance increases. In contrast, the new TRS 160W removes the problem with an innovative system (patent pending) that guarantees not only a clean and perfectly perpendicular cut with a knife, but also a precise and ZHOO GHÂż QHG FKDPIHU PDLQWDLQLQJ WKH same productivity and satisfactory speed requirements for modern extrusion lines.

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Coperion launches new automatic strand conveyance system +LJKO\ Ă&#x20AC; H[LEOH XS WR VWUDQGV DQG FDSDEOH RI D WKURXJKSXW RI WRQV KRXU width of the extrusion die. The die head is distinguished by its RSWLPDO UKHRORJ\ DQG HIÂż FLHQW KHDW WUDQVIHU SURYLGLQJ PD[LPXP possible throughput while ensuring gentle handling of the product. This feature makes the SK92 die head ideally suited to the increased throughput capabilities of the ZSK Mc18 extruder series.

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COPERION Pelletizing Technology GmbH, Offenbach, has developed an automatic strand conveyance system (ASC) often required by compounding systems for pelletizing at very high throughput rates.

Designed to work in conjunction with Coperionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two large strand pelletizers, the SP 500 HD (working width 500mm) and the SP 700 HD (700mm), this new conveyance system is available in two sizes: the ASC 500 for throughput rates of up to 3.5 tons/hour and the ASC 700 for up to 5 tons/hour.

The conveyance system automatically guides the extruded strands via a cooling water chute and downstream conveyor belt into the feed mechanism of the pelletizer. A likewise automatic start-up mechanism facilitates the start-up operation, while any possible machine malfunctions caused by broken strands are avoided by the systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to rethread the strands. Compared to other processes, strand pelletizing ensures an extremely gentle treatment of the product, as it operates with much lower pressures.

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(48,30(17 Large containers up to 3000 litres are being manufactured on the Jagmohan machines by a number of convertors in Africa

Machine IRU OLWUH WDQNV IURP Jagmohan RI ,QGLD Nigerian convertor was previously roto moulding the big tanks JAGMOHAN, a blow moulding machine manufacturer in India, has recently sold a massive machine for the production of 3000-litre water tanks to a convertor in Nigeria.

The Nigerian customer was previously roto moulding the containers, but is now using the extrusion blow moulding process for the double-wall HD tanks.

Jagmohan has been producing blow moulding machines for the past 35 \HDUV ,W VXSSOLHG LWV Âż UVW HYHU OLWUH double-layer machine to a convertor in Kenya in 2008 and has been making steady progress with the development of large blow moulding systems since.

Jagmohan subsequently supplied WZR RI WKH OLWUH WDQN PDFKLQHV to Vectus, an Indian roto moulding

company. Today Vectus gives 20-year guarantees on its blow moulded water tanks.

It has since sold blow moulding machines for the production of large water tanks to Nepal, Italy, Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

View of the machine with the large hoppers, The machines are robust, which are a necessity as large shot weights are producing quality tanks from HMrequired for the moulding of the big containers.

HDPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, UHMWPE, the name HM-HDPE also allows a reduction in given to it in SA). This material is WKH ZHLJKW RI WKH Âż QDO SURGXFW ZLWKRXW dense and heavy and is usually used compromising the strength. Dedicated in the production of seals and washers Multipoint Parison Programmes control as it can take a lot of wear and can be the thickness of the tank wall with more machined. Tanks made of HM-HDPE weight in the top and the middle.

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eliminating downtime for switching drums and reducing the occurrence of WUDQVLWLRQDO RU RII VSHFLÂż FDWLRQ SURGXFW with little or no colour.

Riverdale Global supplies liquid colour in patented pump-equipped drums that remain sealed while colour is metered to SURFHVVLQJ PDFKLQHV 7KH 5*,QÂż QLW\Â&#x152; DXWR UHÂż OO V\VWHP HOLPLQDWHV QHHG WR replace these drums when empty by UHÂż OOLQJ WKHP IURP D large central container, or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;toteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. One central 5JLQÂż QLW\ $XWR 5HÂż OO system from Riverdale *OREDO UHÂż OOV GUXPV RQ OLQH HOLPLQDWLQJ downtime for switching drums as well as lapses in colour metering

container can serve one machine or, if GHVLUHG EH FRQÂż JXUHG WR UHÂż OO PXOWLSOH machines running the same colour.

Sealed connections throughout the system, from tote to delivery tubes to drums to metering tubes, keep liquid colour completely sealed off from the workplace. Each drum is mounted on a Riverdale Gravimetric Stand (RGS), which monitors the weight of colour in the drum and signals a pump valve on the tote when the drum is nearly empty and again when it is full. This prevents uncoloured product.

When the central container needs to be replaced with a full one, the sealed connectors make possible a quick changeover. www.riverdaleglobal.com

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The best type of single-use bottle is one that collapses on itself as the water LV FRQVXPHG HQGLQJ XS DV D Ă&#x20AC; DW GLVF

Collapsible single-use PET water-cooler bottle LARGE PET dispenser bottles are an excellent means of storing and GLVSHQVLQJ ZDWHU LQ WKH RIÂż FH DQG home. They are much lighter than traditional glass versions which weigh FORVH WR NJ LQ WKHLU Âż YH JDOORQ YHUVLRQV $ UHJXODU PXOWL WULS 3(7 dispenser bottle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sometimes also called a water cooler bottle, when it sits on a dispensing unit that has a refrigeration system incorporated into it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; weighs around 650g by contrast.

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which weigh even less at 330g. This saves on materials and transport costs. But the bottles still take up a lot RI VSDFH 7KH EHVW W\SH RI VLQJOH XVH bottle is one that collapses on itself as the water is consumed, ending up as a Ă&#x20AC; DW GLVF WKDW WDNHV XS PXFK OHVV URRP than the original.

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Collapsing sequences were simulated on computer using Finite (OHPHQW 0HWKRG )(0 DQDO\VLV WR Âż QG the buckling mechanism that would best suit the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;FEM analysis accelerates the time of investigation and reduces the number of trials aiming at the correct

solution,â&#x20AC;? said Dino Zanette at SIPA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It also aids in determining a minimum weight at which the collapsing mechanism is still functional.â&#x20AC;?

Square and round bottle shapes were analysed along with the shape of the ribs and base. Graphs of volume vs. pressure and base centre displacement vs. pressure, together with photograms of the simulation, helped the SIPA experts to better understand the collapsing phenomena and how to modify the bottle structure to get the best performance. Physical prototypes were built to verify the virtual results.

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MATERIALS The thermal conductivity of the plastic had WR EH FKHFNHG WR FRQÂż UP WKH XVHU ZLOO QRW experience any discomfort when holding the hot cup. This could only be achieved by 3D printing a cup in the required thermoplastic (copolyester) and testing it while it held boiling water

The printed mining screen demonstrates that Desmopan TPU can be 3D printed successfully, giving the client approximately the same abrasion resistance as the moulded material

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Illuminated engineeringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ' SULQWHG FRPSRQHQWV HOLPLQDWH FRVWO\ WRRO PRGLÂż FDWLRQV PLASTICHEM have introduced a crucial new service element when it comes to engineering local solutions for local companies.

From the early development stages of a project, Plastichem are now able to produce a scaled down 3D printed version of the actual part, using the recommended engineering polymer.

Thys du Plessis, technical development manager at Plastichem, has achieved some renown of late, having printed a mining screen using TPU (Covestroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Desmopan), WKH WHFKQLFDOO\ VSHFLÂż HG PDWHULDO IRU VXFK DQ DSSOLFDWLRQ The printed mining screen demonstrates that Desmopan TPU can be 3D printed successfully, giving the client approximately the same abrasion resistance as the moulded material. What this means is that if a Desmopan component is needed in limited quantities and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t warrant manufacturing a costly tool, it can then be 3D printed.

The mugs and espresso cups were designed with no handle, meaning the user would have to hold the cup directly on the hot surface. Although the wall thickness of the cup is very thick (single wall and not a double wall), the thermal FRQGXFWLYLW\ RI WKH SODVWLF KDG WR EH FKHFNHG WR FRQÂż UP WKDW the user will not experience any discomfort when holding the hot cup. This could only be achieved by 3D printing a cup in the required thermoplastic (copolyester) and testing it while it held boiling water.

The printed sample can be presented to the end user and Plastichemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s customer (snapp design, in this case) will be able to generate orders and contracts from this.

3ODVWLFKHP FDQ WKHQ UHFRPPHQG VSHFLÂż F WRROPDNHUV and moulding companies that have experience in producing moulds that are appropriately designed to PHHW WKH SHUIRUPDQFH FULWHULD RI WKH VSHFLÂż HG SRO\PHU In addition, using the 3D printed component, any design feature that is not suitable for the injection PRXOGLQJ SURFHVV FDQ EH UHFWLÂż HG EHIRUH WKH PRXOG LV PDGH HOLPLQDWLQJ FRVWO\ WRRO PRGLÂż FDWLRQV ,Q VRPH instances the 3D printed sample can be subjected to mechanical loads, thermal loads (as in the snapp design espresso cup), to check the functionality and rectify the design if needed before a tool is made.

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The critical core of an automotive clutch system, concentric slave cylinders are positioned directly around the drive shaft and on the clutch. They

are consequently subject to extreme loads each time a car shifts gear. FTE Automotive offers various CSC designs for light and heavy commercial vehicles that, depending on the application, are more typically fabricated from aluminium or engineering polymers.

The intrinsically high wear-resistance of Torlon PAI makes it a natural candidate for seal rings and other highwear applications in both dual clutch and automatic transmissions. A parallel trend is the increasingly frequent replacement of needle bearings with bearings made of Torlon polymers. This conversion allows space savings of about 2.5mm, which allows engineers to downsize metal castings and thereby DFKLHYH VLJQL¿ FDQW ZHLJKW UHGXFWLRQ without compromising on performance or reliability.

Both hydraulic chambers within FTE Automotive’s dCSC each incorporate

two seal rings made of Torlon 4275 to ensure reliable and durable performance over the transmission’s lifetime. The seal rings have small cross-sections with relatively large diameters. Yet, due to Torlon PAI’s elongation properties, they maintain À H[LELOLW\ IRU HDV\ DVVHPEO\ Formulated to provide an excellent combination of wear resistance and dimensional stability, Torlon 4275 PAI allows the seal rings to ensure consistent contact with the cylinder’s chamber walls to maintain cleanliness in the transmission’s high-cycle, high-pressure environment while minimizing friction. The material provides a durable, tight seal to allow FTE Automotive’s new dCSC to operate reliably despite constant exposure to dirt, dust and debris, automotive WUDQVPLVVLRQ À XLGV DQG WHPSHUDWXUHV cycling between -40°C and 160°C.

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Solventless lamination adhesive achieves improved product stability AS PART of commitment to growth and innovation of its adhesives portfolio, Dow Chemical Company has launched the latest addition to its MOR-FREEâ&#x201E;˘ adhesives portfolio which was presented at the Flexible Packaging Middle East international conference in Dubai towards the end of last year.

The new MOR-FREE L75-300 high speed lamination adhesive is a 100% solid, bi-component polyurethane adhesive system, which further addresses the needs of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s packaging industry offering high-speed lamination, ease of handling and improved product stability in challenging weather conditions.

Suitable for a wide range of general purpose food packaging applications, such as dry pasta, snacks and confectionery, MOR-FREE L75-300 offers advanced performance to help converters increase production output and improve operation costs.

The adhesive offers excellent wettability at high web speed, comfortable pot life stability and easy processing, handling and cleaning. It has also been designed

for challenging weather conditions, retaining product stability against a range of different temperature conditions. www.dow.com

The MOR-FREEâ&#x201E;˘ L75-300 bi-component polyurethane adhesive system from Dow offers high speed lamination sealing of SDFNDJLQJ Âż OPV IRU VZHHWV FRRNLHV GU\ pasta and other food products

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Apex RE-9218 compound is an optimized and competitively priced alternative to existing rigid PVC products that are designed to resist the UV light,

heat, and moisture encountered in outdoor applications.

The enhancements provided by $SH[ 5( LQFOXGH LPSURYHG Ă&#x20AC; RZ SURSHUWLHV IRU LQWULFDWH SURÂż OH VWUXFWXUHV greater Izod impact resistance for post-extrusion cutting and fabrication, and a smoother, more appealing VXUIDFH Âż QLVK ,Q DGGLWLRQ 7HNQRU $SH[ supports this new product with a wide range of customized services, including advanced real-time weatherability testing at several Teknor Apex onsite laboratories.

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3D-printing with PEEK polymer Project aims to design and manufacture next-generation, all-plastic engine for competitive racing in 2016 THE Polimotor 2 project, led by legendary automotive innovator Matti Holtzberg, will feature a 3D-printed fuel intake runner fabricated from a reinforced grade of Solvay Specialty Polymersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; KetaSpireÂŽ polyetheretherketone (PEEK).

Arevo Labs, a leader in additive manufacturing technology for composite parts, produced the part using its innovative Reinforced Filament Fusion technology. Solvay is the principal material sponsor for this highly anticipated technical project, which aims to design and manufacture a QH[W JHQHUDWLRQ DOO SODVWLF HQJLQH IRU competitive racing in 2016.

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The 3D-printed fuel intake runner fabricated from a reinforced grade of Solvayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s KetaSpire PEEK. Replacement of the original aluminium runner with PEEK reduced the partâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weight by 50%

develop an all-plastic, four-cylinder, double-overhead CAM engine that weighs between 63-67kg, or about 41kg less than todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standard production engine.

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Covestro commits to further partnership with

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All-round improvements for lighter vehicle parts MILLIKEN will focus on improving all-round mechanical performance and aesthetics of lightweight polypropylene (PP) and polyurethane (PU) parts to meet the high requirements of the automotive industry at the forthcoming 2016 VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering Conference in Mannheim, Germany, on 9-10 March.

Milliken will showcase additives from its MilliguardÂŽ range valued for advancing the performance of PU and TPU applications without contributing to VOC emissions.

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Very positive response to SA products FIBERITE, the Pretoria-based manufacturer of high quality composite manhole covers and frames for the utilities, civil engineering and telecommunications sectors, experienced a very positive response to their exhibit at the annual Composites & Advanced Materials expo (CAMX) in Dallas, USA in October last year.

Founder and CEO CornĂŠ Visser, said that Fiberite continues to receive enquiries from the United States after the show. Currently 80% of all the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products are exported to the rest of Africa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a very positive response to our products, in some cases the Americans could not believe that a South African company could achieve such a high quality of design and manufacture,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was interesting to see the number of civil engineering contractors and governPHQW RIÂż FLDOV LQYROYHG LQ LQIUDVWUXFWXUH ZKR visited the show. This indicates that people are looking for alternative materials to steel or concrete for infrastructure applications,â&#x20AC;? he added. )LEHULWH ZDV WKH Âż UVW FRPSDQ\ LQ $IULFD to design and manufacture a composite manhole cover and frame for the utilities, civil engineering and telecommunications sectors, using technology similar to that used in Formula One racing cars and luxury yachts.

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Dr van Rijswijk said most of the visitors to CAMX had never before considered South Africa as a composites â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, let alone the gateway to the largest untapped composites market - Africa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel that our export markets have very limited awareness of our local industry and that as a consequence we are losing out on trade opportunities. Based on our capabilities and the current exchange rates we should be able to land export deals left, right and centre. The 3DYLOLRQ ZDV D Âż UVW DQG VLJQLÂż FDQW step in raising the overall awareness and it will not be the last one,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks must go to the DTI for funding and organising this pavilion.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to organising the trade mission to the JEC composites trade show in Paris from 8-10 March,â&#x20AC;? he added.

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CAMX Award 2015 winner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Visitors to CAMX 2015 couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but notice the retro Shelby Cobra on exhibit

by Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL, Oak Ridge, TN). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the unlikely but stunning product of additive manufacturing, using the Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) technology developed by Cincinnati Inc. (Harrison, OH) in collaboration with ORNL. Design and manufactured in just six weeks, the 635kg car includes 227kg of BAAM-printed parts, using a chopped carbon Âż EUH UHLQIRUFHG $%6 SURYLGHG E\ 6DELF

showcase skills at CAMX at Adventure Power in East London, visited CAMX where he exhibited the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capabilities in manufacturing composite wind turbine blades. As the

only wind turbine blade manufacturer in South Africa, Ristow said CAMX allowed him to network with other suppliers from around the world and to learn about new

processes in composite manufacturing.

Adventure Power manufacture 300kW wind turbine blades which are 15.5m long and weigh 1.3 tons each.

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Across the Alps by paraglider and on foot â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an extreme challenge both for the athletes and their equipment.

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Extremely lightweight for extreme alpine crossing Paraglider harness incorporates ultra-strong sandwich composite with honeycomb core THE composite material Tepex dynalite from Lanxess subsidiary Bond-Laminates is performing excellent even in extreme sports applications. This material is a KLJK SHUIRUPDQFH FRQWLQXRXV Âż EUH reinforced and polypropylene-based composite. It is used in the Range X-Alps paraglider reclining harness manufactured by skywalk GmbH & Co KG during a competition challenging the athletes to cross the Alps by paraglider and on foot.

The harnessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s footboard is made of a sandwich composite just one centimetre thick, comprising thin Tepex facings measuring just 0.5mm and a polypropylene honeycomb core from EconCore NV, just as rigid, but VLJQLÂż FDQWO\ OLJKWHU WKDQ VKHHW VWHHO RU aluminium.

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footboard. In extreme situations, such as sudden turning manoeuvres when approaching a steep rock face, very high forces are applied to the footboard, comparable to fully depressing the brake pedal in a car to avoid an accident. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The footboard can easily withstand WKHVH ORDGV 7KH Ă&#x20AC; H[XUDO ULJLGLW\ DQG Ă&#x20AC; H[XUDO VWUHQJWK RI VXFK VDQGZLFK structures can be higher than that of sheet steel or aluminium depending on the thickness of the facings and the honeycomb core â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but they have a much lower weight per unit area,â&#x20AC;? explained Harri Dittmar, an applications engineer for Tepex.

The tough Alpine course requires pilots to have a high level of physical Âż WQHVV EXW DOVR WKH OLJKWHVW SRVVLEOH equipment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We tested the sandwich sheets extensively and are very pleased with the low weight combined with the high rigidity and strength,â&#x20AC;? said Manfred Kistler, general manager of Skywalk.

The sheets are 20% lighter than earlier YHUVLRQV PDGH IURP D FDUERQ Âż EUH reinforced epoxy resin. The harness therefore weighs just slightly more than 1kg. Another advantage is the low costs: The new component costs 25% less than the epoxy system.

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EconCore NV has developed a fully automated production system called ThermHex to manufacture honeycomb sandwich panels with Tepex composite skins. www.lanxess.com www.econcore.com

Covestro, SAERTEX and HĂ&#x153;BERS have developed an innovative technology for the manufacture of rotor blades for wind power plants. They have now achieved another milestone by successfully producing a prototype of a 45m-long spar cap. The spar is the core of the structural framework and has to accommodate the full wind load

The next generation of rotor blades Successful test with 45 metre-long polyurethane spar cap generates less heat.â&#x20AC;? Âł2XU ZRYHQ Âż EHUJODVV HQVXUHV WKH stability of the compound. They are thoroughly impregnated with the polyurethane resin and form a high-strength component.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, they help to lower the weight of the rotor blades,â&#x20AC;? added Marc Schrief, managing director at SAERTEX: The 45 metre-long rotor blade would weigh 8 tons overall. The spar cap made from polyureWKDQH DQG JODVV Âż EUHV DFFRXQWV IRU DSSUR[L mately a third of the total weight.

Vacuum infusion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; process of choice The half-shells for the rotor blades are manufactured using a vacuum infusion process.

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FRQWUROOHG PRXOG Âż OOLQJ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our system uses pumps to actively convey the material. The use of sensors to control pump pressure ensures strict adherence to the planned pressure curve and WKXV WR WKH PDWHULDO NLQHWLFV ZKHQ Âż OOLQJ WKH mould,â&#x20AC;? explained Clemens Dieckmann, project engineer at HĂ&#x153;BERS. Over the last few years, the process sequence for manufacturing the rotor blade has been repeatedly optimized.

For example, the infusion process can be completed in a relatively short space of time, thanks to the vacuum that is applied.

The curing process starts when the mould is subsequently heated and is much faster than when using epoxy resins. There is no need for post-curing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That brings a considerable cost saving for manufacturers,â&#x20AC;? said Klausen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Additional improvements in blade design and the intelligent use of composites, coatings and adhesives could help deliver even more weight savings.â&#x20AC;?

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COVESTRO, SAERTEX and HĂ&#x153;BERS have developed an innovative technology for the manufacture of rotor blades for wind power plants. They have now achieved another milestone by successfully producing a prototype of a 45m-long spar cap. The spar is the core of the structural framework and has to accommodate the full wind load.

The new process features a whole new approach to combining polyurethane resin ZLWK ZRYHQ Âż EHUJODVV 7KH SDUWQHUV KDYH successfully produced the prototype at the Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems of the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Stade.

Kim Klausen, Head of Covestroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s global Centre of Excellence for Wind Power in Otterup, Denmark, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stability and durability are the key properties for rotor blades. Our polyurethane resin offers clear advantages over epoxy resins in this application: We achieve a higher glass transition temperature and low shrinkage.

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The equipment is supplied to BMWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plant in Landshut, Germany, where it is used for a curved section of a CFRP roof carrier structural part of the new BMW 7 series. The equipment consists of a water treatment unit and a pressure unit. These have been tailor-made for the application at BMW, as has the special water injector with multiple integrated monolithic valves, resulting in it being much larger and heavier than injectors conventionally used with water assist injection moulding. Key to successful implementation in HP-RTM is the close proximity of the valves to the pressure unit.

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architect Michael Dennett, sculptor Angus Taylor, blacksmith and sculptor Conrad Hicks, industrial designer Brian Steinhobel and designers Trevyn and Julian McGowan of Southern Guild and Source.

Brian Steinhobel is recognised globally as one of the world’s most talented industrial designers with a career spanning three decades. Over the years, he has designed everything from parts for Formula One racing cars and airplanes to sensually shaped chairs and ice buckets suggestive of the female form.

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CO2 as raw material â&#x20AC;&#x201C; topic at the Climate Summit Greenhouse gas can be used in plastics manufacturing NEW possibilities for using the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide were a topic at the UN Climate Change Conference. Related activities in industry, science and politics were presented at an accompanying event of the Paris Summit by Climate-KIC, a European Union initiative for climate innovations. Based on a model program named â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;enCO2reâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Climate-KIC wants to promote the partial replacement of increasingly scarce petroleum with CO2 in the plastics industry. The program is headed by materials manufacturer Covestro.

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manufacture rubber and synthetic Âż EUHV $ SURFHVV GHYHORSHG E\ Covestro that produces raw materials for premium foams with this climate gas is already in the advanced stages.

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$ *5283 RI 86 LQYHQWRUV PLJKW have found a way to make plastics conductive to electricity and heat without going through a laborious compounding process of mixing additives and resins. $FFRUGLQJ WR 3ODVWLFV1HZV ZZZ plasticsnews.com) the inventors have patented a method of attaching a polymer chain to a nano-scale metal particle and graphene, and that this composition can exhibit useful electrical, thermal and even magnetic properties. Their research avoided the conventional compounding of conductive additives with a polymer in an extruder, where the mixing action creates high temperatures and pressures that can affect other polymer properties such as strength. /RFNH DQG FROOHDJXHV VSHQW Âż YH years on the project. They reacted nano-sized metal salts with graphene and polymer components to make new materials that have predictable electrical properties. The metal salts can be based on iron, copper, manganese or other transition metals.

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ChemChina to buy KraussMaffei .5$8660$))(, *URXS D PDMRU global plastics machinery company, will soon have a new owner: stateowned China National Chemical Corp. KraussMaffei, ChemChina and Onex Corp, the Toronto-based SULYDWH HTXLW\ Âż UP WKDW KDV RZQHG KraussMaffei since 2012, announced the deal on 10 January.

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EUROPEAN Bioplastics, a trade group that represents the bioplastics industry, has predicted production capacity is set to increase by 360% to approximately 7.8 million metric tons in the next four years.

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Propak Africa 2016 will highlight important role of packaging to economy Plastics packaging contributed R35,9-billion to SA economy in 2014 PROPAK Africa is upon us and â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as one of the leading events for the packaging and plastics sectors in Africa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got to be a positive step for the local plastics converting and supply business.

The importance of packaging and related industries will take centre stage at Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest packaging, food processing, plastics, printing and labelling trade exhibition, which will afford hundreds of local and international exhibitors the opportunity to showcase their latest products, equipment, machinery and services. Propak Africa, taking place at the Expo Centre, Nasrec in Johannesburg, from 15-18 March, will offer visitors the opportunity to see state-of-the-art equipment as well as a vast array of machinery, auxiliary products and services.

Visitors can expect to see many leading-edge South $IULFDQ FRPSDQLHV LQ WKH SDFNHG KDOOV DV ZHOO DV KLJK SURÂż OH international exhibitors from countries such as India, China, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, France, Turkey, Greece, the UAE and the United Kingdom.

The South African packaging industry plays an important role in the South African economy, contributing R79-billion in 2014.

Plastics packaging makes up the largest share contributing R35,9-billion in 2014. This was followed by paper and board packaging contributing R25,2-billion to the economy last year.

The food and beverages industry, serviced by the packaging industry, continues to attract global investment. South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food and beverages industry increased by 9.2% to R4-bn in September 2015 compared to September 2014, as reported by Statistics SA in November.

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Reliable locally manufactured Userve to showcase turnkey solutions from Acepak Tederic injection Able to control cost of installation and tailor it to clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs ACEPAK will be showcasing their WXUQNH\ SURMHFWV SRXFK Âż OOLQJ equipment and robotic integration systems at Propak Africa.

While many companies have been importing complete turnkey solutions, at least until recently, Acepak is providing locally manufactured solutions at a fraction of the cost.

The local company manufactures its own brand of end-of-line machines, shrink wrappers, case packers and palletisers and these are linked to in-house manufactured conveyor systems for loose product and full pallets. These are then partnered with RWKHU PDQXIDFWXUHUV RI Âż OOLQJ FDSSLQJ and unscrambling equipment and robotic palletizing to provide a total solution. Acepak programming staff manage the integration of the various machines, ensuring line control and communication RSHUDWH HIÂż FLHQWO\ Acepakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pneumatic semi-automatic sleeve wrapper is one of its Ă&#x20AC; DJVKLS SURGXFWV ZKLFK KDV SURYHG popular over many years

â&#x20AC;&#x153;By keeping as much of the ancillary work in-house we are able to control the cost of the installation and further tailor it to client needs,â&#x20AC;? said Acepak operations manager Jan de Wet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although it is inevitable that there will always be a level of imported content in a turnkey project, by providing the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;proudly South Africanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, tried and trusted components to link it all together, the cost can be effectively managed without having to go the route of using cheap Chinese imported equipment that ultimately will not stand the test of time,â&#x20AC;? he added. $FHSDN HQVXUHV WKH OLQH HIÂż FLHQFLHV that clients demand by working with reputable local representatives of imported equipment who can provide effective back-up and service in South Africa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We take great pride in designing and manufacturing our own product in Cape Town which gives the end user an item that is robust, simple in design, has the best technology available from a control point, and is easy to use. Our clients get equipment that can be properly supported with locally available spares and services,â&#x20AC;? said De Wet. www.acepak.co.za

moulding machinery USERVE Plastic Machinery will be exhibiting a Tederic DH850, 2-plate injection moulding machine and a Tederic D160 high-speed, thin-wall injection moulding machine with handling device at Propak. The Userve team includes Taldonn Conn, Cesare and Theresa Favini, Dyan Ghirlando and Umberto Favini. Umberto (QBE) has been involved in plastics manufacturing â&#x20AC;&#x153;all his lifeâ&#x20AC;? and has specialised in injection moulding since 1993. He started Userve in 1997 and has been the agent for Tederic Machinery since 2005 Userve will be at Stand No C6 in the main hall

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Vishva Exim committed to success in Africa ,QGLDQ PDQXIDFWXUHUV Âż OP H[WUXGHUV DQG EDJ PDNLQJ PDFKLQH ÂľWLFN HYHU\ ER[Âś VISHVA Exim, the Indian manufacturer of bag-making machines and extruders which has considerable experience of the African plastics converting market, is participating at Propak Africa again.

It will show its â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;new ageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; side sealer EDJ PDNHU DV ZHOO DV $ % $ Âż OP H[WUXGHU GHVLJQHG VSHFLÂż FDOO\ IRU 7 VKLUW EDJ manufacturers.

Besides its own proprietary machine, Vishva Exim supplies various auxiliary systems such as Corona treaters, testing equipment, screen cleaning, die cleaning and testing machines and so on.

After solid growth in the Southern African market over the past decade, the Ahmedabad-based company is moving forward with â&#x20AC;&#x153;our commitment by bringing new innovations in bag making and extrusion technologies,â&#x20AC;? said Vishva CEO Uday Shah.

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Africa, having visited the country regularly over the past two decades. Vishvaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technical director Jignesh Patel, who will be at the show too, is also a regular visitor to South Africa, providing technical support to customers.

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Vishva Exim will show a 1400mm wide side-sealer, a work horse machine which is a hot cake in the South African market for the production of snack bags, for which application it is regarded as the ideal machine.

Rawmac and PA maker Zig Sheng share stand RAWMAC Import & Distribution, one of the longest established material supply businesses in Africa, will again exhibit at Proplas this year, sharing a stand with its principal Zig Sheng

of Taiwan. Zig Sheng is the producer of the very successful Zissloyâ&#x201E;˘ range of polyamides, producing nylon compounds of PA6, PA66 and PA12 for all industries.

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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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Important role of packaging << growing market needs and evolving consumer demands,â&#x20AC;? said Steffen Manke, GM of Bosch Packaging Technology SA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To enable the southern African biscuit producers to get ahead of the competition DQG HQKDQFH Ă&#x20AC; H[LELOLW\ ZH KDYH GHYHORSHG the Pack 301 LS. Its highly versatile layout FRQÂż JXUDWLRQ IDVW FKDQJHRYHUV DQG HDV\ maintenance help bakery manufacturers increase adaptability and enhance their competitive advantage.â&#x20AC;?

Shubham Extrusion Technik will showcase LWV WKUHH OD\HU ODPLQDWLRQ Âż OP SURFHVVLQJ machine. The machine is equipped with a vertical reverse haul-off rotation mechanism and can produce 220kg/hour output capacity. The machine will run live for the duration of the show at maximum line speed indicating its capacity. It is also equipped with state of the art taper lock 3-layer die head ZKLFK RIIHUV WKH EHVW Âż OP RSWLFDO SURSHUWLHV with minimum thickness variation.

PIAB will display its range of air driven vacuum pumps, suction cups and vacuum conveyors with no moving parts making them maintenance free. The new range of integrated pumps has a number of features built into one unit as well as being very HIÂż FLHQW FRPSDFW DQG PDLQWHQDQFH IUHH In the vacuum conveying line PIAB will be displaying conveyors that can move SURGXFWV DV GLYHUVH DV Âż QH SRZGHUV WR tablets and foodstuffs such as nuts, using patented vacuum controllers so as not to damage the products. The company will be running vacuum conveyors, pick and place applications and vacuum lifters at the show.

Advanced Machineryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest addition to its range of CNC machinery, the FastColour Eco-Solvent Large Format Printer, will be exhibited. The Large Format Printer provides excellent quality printing results with remarkably low ink consumption. The FastColour Printer is sold with Advanced Machineryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own manufactured Eco-Solvent ink.

Other exhibitors include Acepak, ADE Labelling, Afripack, Bernd Triebiger Enterprises, Beswick, Bidvest Afcom, Ferrostaal, Filtec Automation, Future Packaging, Golden Era Group, Graphix Supply World, Hestico, HG Molenaar, Hostmann Steinberg SA, Inoxpa South Africa, JPak, Kamboo Marketing, MGSA, Multivac Southern Africa, Nissei ASB, Pakmatic, Pakmax, PMD Packaging, Polyoak, Presstec, Qualitechs, Rexel, Rotocon, Rubber Engineering Africa, Trempack Trading, Relloy SA, S&N Labels, Sareltech, Sarepco, Signea, TomTom Telematics, Ulma Packaging Systems SA, USS Pactech and Yaskawa SA amongst many others. >>

Polyoak innovation with One-stop full service includes packaging design, mould manufacture, testing, technical support its solutions for solvent-based paint POLYOAK Packaging will unveil its new available for PolyCans and 20-litre exhibition stand at Propak. The modern PolyPails. Contan will also feature display has been carefully created additions to its lightweight PolyPail with dedicated areas for each division range. The redesigned 2.5-litre and to showcase its latest innovation and 5-litre PolyPails are robust, leak-proof popular packaging solutions. and tamper evident, making them ideal The open plan layout was selected bulk packs for food service and catering. to welcome visitors to all of Polyoakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The lid is specially designed to prevent specialist packaging divisions servicing stacked buckets from shifting in transit diverse markets from the dairy, food and to give more control over display. and beverage, industrial, agricultural and lubricant industries.

Visitors can wander freely from one zone to another to fully explore the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete packaging offering.

After extensive development and testing, Contan will Dairypack Tubs now offers clear polystyrene introduce in-mould labels for simpler recycling

Delta Engineering suggests Several factors need to be born in mind when calibrating the leak tester DELTA Engineering of Belgium, which is to exhibit at Propak Africa, has some interesting things to say about leak testing. It noticed that a lot of leak testers are misadjusted, as a result of which a lot of good bottles are rejected, or â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even worse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bad bottles run through. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can state: the cost of a leak tester is not buying it, but the amount of false rejects it causes every day,â&#x20AC;? said Danny de Bruyn of Delta. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Imagine the cost of a bottle is â&#x201A;Ź0,11 on a machine running at 1100 BPH running 7800 hours per year: every percent of product loss (false rejects etc) is costing you â&#x201A;Ź10,000/year. That is a multiple of the cost of the unit.â&#x20AC;?

Common mistakes Design failures are among the main causes of the problem: not having enough buffer space often results in bottles queuing into the leak tester

ZKLFK LQĂ&#x20AC; XHQFHV WKH WHVW UHVXOWV Production lines get increasingly faster DQG WKHUH LV QRW DOZD\V VXIÂż FLHQW VSDFH so that bottles are pushed away by the line pressure. A second design failure is wrong and unequal synchronization between conveyors on twin-station machines over the same leak tester.

Photo-electric switches can also create problems: a lot of photo-electric switches are colour dependent and react differently, depending on the product colour or transparency.

And â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;unstableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bottles (which we encounter increasingly due to unusual designs) also result in rejects of good bottles.

The actual calibration of the line is a very important aspect. For example, calibrating the leak test unit using cold bottles can cause incorrect setting of the leak tester. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody speaks of the accuracy of the leak tester wanting to detect, for

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new stand offers one-stop full service Blowpack continues to offer generic as well as highly customised drums and blowmoulded bottles with specialised features for agricultural, chemical or food application.

Its high quality in-mould labelling capability is guaranteed to get noticed on shelf.

Dairypack continues its drive towards light weighting with a new lightweight 4-litre DairyCan and its 3-litre Square DairyCan ZKLFK ZDV D Âż QDOLVW LQ ODVW \HDUÂśV *ROG Pack Awards. The new lightweight 4-litre design shaved off more than 10% in weight compared to the previous design.

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include its new single-portion 200ml slim 'DLU\6WHUL ERWWOH ,Q DGGLWLRQ WR WKLV D GHÂż QLWH highlight will be its convenient new 200ml 6TXDUH ERWWOH WKDW ZDV GHVLJQHG WR Âż W LQWR a school lunchbox, based on consumer insights about parents wanting to increase WKHLU FKLOGUHQÂśV GDLU\ LQWDNH Polypet will feature its latest hotÂż OO 3(7 WHFKQRORJ\ DQG ZLGH UDQJH RI generic and customer exclusive design bottles with outstanding decoration options, including its 4/5-litre bulk bottles with comfortable new carry handle.

Join African Closures to celebrate its snap on 28mm Fliptop Closures which recently won an international WorldStar Award for their cost reducing potential. These one-piece tamper-evident closures are a must-see for packers of sauces, dressings and concentrates. African Closures will also showcase its technologically advanced three-colour offset printing for impactful branding on 28mm closures.

Visit Dairypack Tubs to explore its wide range of award-winning packs with outstanding in-mould label (IML) decoration Retortable Barrier Solutions exclusively available from Dairypack Tubs extend shelf life while eliminating the risk of broken glass

including its new easy recycle mono material thermoformed multipacks using clear polystyrene tubs with transparent inmould labels to show off the product inside.

This is exciting news for layered desserts.

The highlight for Dairypack Tubs is its exclusive Retortable Barrier Tubs which extend shelf life for up to 24 months under ambient conditions. The extraordinary feature of this advanced technology is that the barrier protection is possible on all surfaces of the tub which, together with the membrane seal on top, achieves an extremely low oxygen transmission rate.

7KH WXEV FDQ DOVR EH KRW Âż OOHG HQDEOLQJ processed products traditionally packaged in glass or tin to be packed in cost-effective, light weight tubs that give the visual LPSUHVVLRQ RI JODVV ,W LV D ÂľPXVW VHHÂś IRU brands with a strong focus on consumer FRQYHQLHQFH DQG RSHUDWLRQDO HIÂż FLHQF\ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Polyoak is looking forward to Propak Africa 2016. It is a great opportunity to thank our customers for their support, welcome prospective customers and exchange thinking about trends and ideas for potential new projects,â&#x20AC;? said Michelle Penlington, national marketing executive.

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we look at leak testing losses example, 0.15mm holes. Suppose this 0.15mm hole results in a pressure drop of 0.7 mbar (70Pa). Do you know that SURFHVV Ă&#x20AC; XFWXDWLRQV FDQ KDYH YDULDWLRQV in the area of 100-200 Pa? After that sudden drop, a lot of good quality bottles can be rejected or bottles with very small leaks to pass. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Another problem area is where RSHUDWRUV ZLWK LQVXIÂż FLHQW NQRZOHGJH set the test machine. Operators play around with parameters and do not really understand the function of certain parameters and where or why to use or not to.

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Delta personnel will be on hand at Propak to discuss this topic as well as other technology from the Belgian business, including other QC, conveying and packaging systems.

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The UDK250 model leak tester from Delta Engineering of Belgium, represented locally by :UDSHWÂż OO 'HOWD VD\V WKH cost of losses caused by unnecessary rejection of bottles can considerably exceed the actual cost of the test unit

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COMING UP WORLD PULTRUSION EVENT IN PRAGUE THE World Pultrusion Conference, the 13th edition of the event, takes place on 3-4 March in Prague, Czech Republic. Run by the European Pultrusion Technology Association, the event has some high-end composites sector sponsors, including AkzoNobel, Aliancys Quality Resins, Ashland, Dow, Owens Corning, Reichhold and Scott Bader. The technical conference has some advanced research presentations.

The Pultrusion has been timed to be ahead of the JEC World 2016, which runs from 8-10 March. www.pultruders.com

20-22 SEPTEMBER 2016

20-22 SEPTEMBER 2016 LANDMARK CENTRE, LAGOS, NIGERIA

PAEK COMPOSITE SOLUTION AT JEC MORE than 35,000 aircraft are predicted to be needed worldwide over the next 20 years. It’s in this context that manufacturers are fiercely competing to increase the speed of manufacture and reduce the cost and weight of aircraft, focusing in particular on the use of composites. Their intense interest in this class of solutions is now set to be given an additional boost by the newly developed Victrex® The new Victrex AE250 composites AE250 Composites, a PAEK-based product family. open up a whole new dimension The unidirectional tapes (UDT) and laminate panels for the aerospace industry, say the offer clear benefits in terms of speed of component manufacturers manufacture and installation.

This new Victrex product group will be on display for the first time in Europe at the JEC World Composites show (8-10 March, Paris) and its proven potential for use with hybrid moulding technology is the key theme at the stand of the leading global PAEKbased solutions provider. www.victrex.com

MYBUSINESS EXPO AT GALLAGHER, 10 MARCH THE MyBusiness Expo at Gallagher Estate on Thursday 10 March has the potential to unlock opportunities for individuals or business partners who wish to start up or embark on new ventures. The fact of the matter is that it’s easier to register and start a company in South Africa than almost anywhere else in the world – and that implies easier for EVERYONE (i.e. the process is not restricted to some exclusive group).

The Expo includes a number of complimentary events: • Franchise Show • Access to Finance Indaba • Business Start-up Expo • Build a Business LIVE • Trading Across Borders The show is a venture by the National Small Business Chamber.

It’s hoped that individuals across society in South Africa and the region will attend and take advantage of the opportunities at hand. www.mybizexpo.co.za Milliken will showcase additives from its Milliguard® range of additives for advancing the performance of PU and TPU applications without contributing to VOC emissions for automotive applications at the VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering conference/ exhibition in Mannheim, Germany, on 9-10 March.

Milliken’s polymeric technologies are 100% reactive into the PU foam, elastomer or coating.

Integrated within the final PU article during manufacturing, they avoid migration and loss of properties over time, and help to address the major issues of degradation and discoloration of PU articles due to light and heat sensitivity

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LIGHT + BUILDING SHOW TE Connectivity of Germany, a world leader in connectivity and innovator in building automation, is demonstrating solutions that sense, connect and control today’s most modern buildings at the Light + Building Expo in Frankfurt, Germany from 13-18 March.

The company will also show various LED lighting solutions for indoors and outdoors. TE has a full line of LED lighting and building automation solutions. www.te.com

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DIARY Important role of packaging << Great line-up of conferences An exciting line-up of conferences and workshops are also taking place alongside Propak Africa.

PlasticsSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Triple Bottom Lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; conference, IRFXVLQJ RQ Âľ3HRSOH 3ODQHW 3URÂż W Âś ZLOO KRVW $OH[ Erwin, previously with the DTI, as one of its guest speakers. Pavlo Phitidis, a regular co-host on the 702 Money show, will be running events alongside the show including a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Building an Asset of Valueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; seminar, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Networking to make the dealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Suppliers Denâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Top names such as Derek Watts, Justice Malala and Alex Hogg will be discussing current economic and political trends at The GAPP Conference.

Techniques will be shared to improve sales and marketing efforts, entrepreneurship and business strategy. Industry experts Linda Jackson on packaging, Laurel Brunner on print, and Mike Horsten on signage will be bringing delegates up to date with latest insights. Printing SA (PIFSA) will also be running a number of training courses.â&#x20AC;?

The Institute of Packaging South Africa (IPSA) will present its Packaging Conference which will highlight the latest industry thinking in a comprehensive packaging based agenda. Delegates will be able to gain an in depth understanding on how brand owners, retailers, converters and suppliers all work together to foster a dynamic and innovative solutionbased approach addressing current market demand focused on expansion into the African region.

IPSA will be hosting various specialised workshops DORQJVLGH 3URSDN $IULFD GHYHORSHG VSHFLÂż FDOO\ IRU the IPSA Advanced Packaging Programme. www.propakafrica.co.za

The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Design x Innovationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; event hosted by BASF is expected to be popular at the Shanghai show

BASF drives innovative design through high-performance materials SHANGHAI. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BASF will exclusively co-host a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Design x Innovationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; event, showcasing innovations that demonstrate the power of high-performance materials to enable high-performance design, at Chinaplas (25-28 April), the biggest trade fair for plastics and rubber in Asia. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event will be the 30th edition of the show.

Building on the success of the event at Chinaplas 2015, BASF will renew its commitment to the topic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Design x Innovationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, showcasing how innovative materials enable new product designs in the areas of mobility, sports and leisure as well as building and living. In addition to product exhibits, the event will feature industry expert discussions at open forums. The focus of the event lies on plastics technologies that enable product designs, which address evolving customer needs, sustainability demands and regulatory requirements.

Chinaplas will be held at the Shanghai New www.basf.com International Expo Centre.

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NIGERIA MANUFACTURING EXPO THE third annual mPAD & Nigeria Manufacturing Expo takes place from 15-17 March in Lagos. The event is aimed at manufacturing machinery, automation technology and machine tools â&#x20AC;Ś plus (you ZHUH SUREDEO\ H[SHFWLQJ LW Âż QDQFH DQG funding for machinery acquisition. www.nigeriamanufacturingexpo.com

SYNTHETIC RUBBER GURUS MEET SUSTAINABILITY, innovation and global trends LQĂ&#x20AC; XHQFLQJ WKH V\QWKHWLF UXEEHU LQGXVWU\ DUH among the topics that industry-leading speakers will address at the International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers (IISRP) annual meeting in New Orleans from 11-14 April.

Wade Sheffer of General Motors Chassis Purchasing will deliver the keynote address on Synthetic Rubber in the Supply Chain. Another top presentation expected is that on Technology Trends in the Transportation/Tire Industry by Steve Charles of Bridgestone Americas.

They will be joined by 10 other speakers UHĂ&#x20AC; HFWLQJ RQ WKH FRQIHUHQFH WKHPH â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Positioning for Growthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. www.iisrp.com

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;PIPES IN INFRASTRUCTUREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; FOCUSSES ON INNOVATION THE fourth edition of AMIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plastic Pipes in Infrastructure Conference will take place at the Hilton Kensington in London from 19-21 April.

Plastic pipe systems are already widely used in many applications, at least partly because they are easier to transport and install, environmentally friendly and provide improved reliability by eliminating the risk of FRUURVLRQ 'HVSLWH WKHVH LPSRUWDQW EHQHÂż WV

IOM Foundation Lecture Port Elizabeth

3 March iomsa@mweb.co.za

World Pultrusion Conference Prague, Czechia

3-4 March www.pultruders.com

Wood Plastic Composites 2016 7-9 March Austria Trend Savoyen Hotel, Vienna www.amiplastics.com/events JEC World 8-10 March Paris Nord Villepinte, France http://www.jeccomposites.com

EVENTS

VDI Plastics in Auto Eng 2016 9-10 March Mannheim, Germany www.millikenchemical.com SPE European Thermoforming 10-11 March Melia Hotel in Sitges (Barcelona), Spain www.e-t-d.org ARMSA Rotation Askari Game Lodge, Magaliesberg

10-11 March www.armsa.co.za

however, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;traditionalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; systems continue to be used in certain market segments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for instance LQ ODUJH GLDPHWHU SLSHV 7R JHQHUDWH SURÂż WDEOH growth, the plastic pipes industry needs to continue to innovate, constantly improving its value proposition. Innovation is indeed taking place at all levels and AMIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plastic Pipes in Infrastructure 2016 conference will provide an invaluable opportunity to highlight such innovation and discuss current and future challenges faced by the industry.

The speakers list also includes pipes and Âż WWLQJV PDQXIDFWXUHUV VXFK DV )ULDWHF $OLD[LV *URXS )R[ )LWWLQJV 3RO\SODVWLF $PLDQWLW )ORZOLQH DQG $GYDQFHG 'UDLQDJH 6\VWHPV www.amiplastics.com

WORLD MANUFACTURING FORUM DURING the beginning of the 21st century, the importance of manufacturing as a key contributor to economic health and growth has been recognized and elevated as a priority in industrialized nations. Innovation fueled by ever increasing customer demand drives research and innovation for new technologies and increased productivity, while also meeting requirements for sustainable use of resources in both developed and developing countries.

In order to increase trade, manufacturing enterprises need to expand beyond their boundaries to generate more revenue.

Globalization was the biggest driver of growth for many corporations over the past decades, but today that is not enough. Competitive advantage also requires a solid innovation strategy and sustainable use of everdecreasing resources.

This will be the focus of the World

PVC Formulation 2016 5-7 April Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany www.amiplastics.com/events UTECH North America 2016 6-7 April Charlotte Convention Centre, North Carolina www.utech-north-america.com SustPack 2016 11-13 April McCormick Place, Chicago IL www.sustainability-in-packaging.com IISRP New Orleans, USA Iran Plast 2016 Tehran, Iran

11-14 April www.iisrp.com 13-17 April www.iranplast.ir

Plastic Pipes in Infrastructure Conf 19-21 April Hilton Kensington, London, UK www.amiplastics.com/events

Manufacturing Forum in Barcelona on 3-4 May. www.worldmanufacturingforum.org

PPP EXPOS IN KENYA, TANZANIA THE PPP (Plastics, Printing, Packaging) Expos are to take place in Nairobi (16-18 June) and Dar-es-Salaam (12-14 July). The events include the Buildexpo, Lightexpo, Afriwood, 0LQH[SR $XWRH[SR ,QGXVPDFK )RRGDJUR Medexpo and Consumex satellite shows as well as the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Big 3,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Power & Energy, Oil & Gas and Solar shows. That just about covers the full spectrum of possible events for Africa. www.expogr.com

SAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MANUFACTURING EXPO IN JUNE THE 2016 edition of the Manufacturing Expo is to take place at Emperorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Palace near OR Tambo on 28-29 June. According to the presenters, Siyenza group, the aims of the expo include focusing on the growth potential of key industry sectors, as well as unpacking challenges and obstacles to Âż QG VROXWLRQV IRU JURZWK LQ HDFK VHFWRU DQG to provide a platform for informative and interactive sessions with the prime movers of manufacturing sector across various spheres like government, policy makers, industrial leaders, academia and potential investors. www.manufacturingexpo.com

AFRICAN POLYMERS CONFERENCE MOVES TO NAIROBI THE ICIS African Polymers conference is moving to Nairobi, with the 2016 edition of the 2-day event to be held to run on 10/11 August.

MRO Expo Rosemont, IL, USA

8-9 June www.MROexpo.org

Infrastructure Africa Business Forum 9-10 June Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg liz@infrastructure-africa.com PPP Expo Kenya 2016 Nairobi, Kenya

16-18 June www.expogr.com

Manufacturing Indaba 2016 28-29 June Emperors Palace, Johnnesburg info@manufacturingindaba.co.za PPP Expo Tanzania 2016 Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania ExtruAfrica Potchefstroom, NW

12-14 July www.expogr.com 4-5 August www.extruafrica.org.za

ICIS African Polymers Conf 10-11 August Nairobi, Kenya www.icisconference.com

PaintExpo 19-22 April Karlsruhe Exhibition Centre, Germany www.paintexpo.de

Propak West Africa 2016 Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria

Chinaplas 2016 25-28 April Shanghai New International Expo Centre www.ChinaplasOnline.com

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

World Manufacturing Forum 3-4 May Barcelona, Spain www.worldmanufacturingforum.org

K2016 DĂźsseldorf, Germany

SPE Shanghai TPO conference 22-24 March Shanghai, China www.auto-tpo.com

Future Tire 2016 Essen, Germany

Plast Alger 5-7 April Palais des Expositions - SAFEX in Algiers www.plastalger.com

International Composites Congress 28-29 November CCD Congress Centre, DĂźsseldorf congress@avk-tv.de

Drupa 2016 DĂźsseldorf, Germany

Light + Building Expo Frankfurt, Germany

13-18 March www.te.com

Nigeria Manufacturing Expo 15-17 March Lagos, Nigeria www.nigeriamanufacturingexpo.com Propak Africa 15-18 March Expo Centre Nasrec, Johannesburg www.propakafrica.co.za

24-25 May www.tyre-conferences.com

20-22 September www.montex.co.uk

19-26 October www.k-online.de

31 May-10 June www.drupa.com

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Straws get a sip of standardization BILLIONS of drinking straws are produced each year; yet despite their worldwide use, SRO\SURS\OHQH VWUDZV KDYH QHYHU EHHQ WKH VXEMHFW RI VWDQGDUGV DQG VSHFLÂż FDWLRQV $ UHFHQWO\ SXEOLVKHG ,QWHUQDWLRQDO 6WDQGDUG ,62 6SHFLÂż FDWLRQ RI SRO\SURS\OHQH GULQNLQJ VWUDZV will provide general requirements for dimensions and performance properties of plastic straws.

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Victory for solar racer using TeXtreme

THE World Solar Challenge ended with victory for Nuon Solar team and their car reinforced

by TeXtremeÂŽ. Other teams, supported by TeXtreme, also obtained several podium places. The teams are using TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon reinforcements to reduce weight, improve stiffness and impact tolerance. They participated in different classes in the 2015

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge held from 18-25 October in the Australian outback.

Nuon Solar Team took the lead early in the prestigious Challenger Class and never looked back, holding the number one posiWLRQ DOO WKH ZD\ WR WKH Âż QLVK 7KH WRWDO ZHLJKW of their car, Nuna8, was just 150kg - the lightest car in the competition. The total weight

of the TeXtreme composite parts used on the car was 41kg, a reduction of 10kg from its predecessor. In the Cruiser Class, two other solar cars reinforced with TeXtreme reached the podium.

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Dunlop, BASF create Power Flex technology for padel bats

96 FEB / MAR 2016

More powerful, more comfortable, more durable DUNLOP, internationally renowned racket sports brand and market leader in padel bats in Spain, and BASF, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading chemical company, have developed a new technology that marks a breakthrough in padel bat performance.

The new technology Power Flex consists of the application of a revolutionary PDWHULDO GHYHORSHG E\ %$6) ,QÂż QHUJ\ÂŽ.

7KH ZRUOGÂśV Âż UVW H[SDQGHG WKHUPRSODVWLF polyurethane (E-TPU) is applied to the core of the padel bat. Its unique elastic properties and extraordinary resilience offer clear advantages in playability and durability of the bat.

7KH ,QÂż QHUJ\ PDWHULDO IURP %$6) LV as elastic as rubber but lighter. As such, it provides the optimal weight parameters.

The high elasticity of the material delivers explosive power and greater comfort as balls rebound faster off the bat. $W WKH VDPH WLPH ,QÂż QHUJ\ LV DQ extremely durable material and maintains its properties across a broad range of temperatures. As a result, the durability of the bat in optimal condition is extended, and the bat performs exceptionally in all weather conditions, maintaining its performance in temperatures as low as -20ÂşC to well above 40ÂşC. After almost two years of cooperation and development between both companies, and numerous tests performed by members of the Dunlop Team of players and coaches, including current World &KDPSLRQ -XDQL 0LHUHV WKH Âż UVW 3RZHU Flex bats will be launched as part of the Dunlop Padel 2016 collection. www.performance-materials.basf.com

Juani Mieres will play the new Dunlop Blast PRGHO SRZHUHG E\ ,QÂż QHUJ\ÂŽ in 2016

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