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www.rare.co.za It’s a gas at Rare – Rare Plastics, the HDPE pipe manufacturer, has achieved SANS ISO 4437.2 certification to manufacture gas pipe. Here we see a load leaving the yard in Meyerton, which is a welcome sight and one we hope we will see many convertors enjoying, not only the pipe manufacturers. One of Rare’s biggest recent projects was the supply of over 60km of gas pipe in diameters from 90-355mm for a large natural gas project in SA. See page 20

Closures won’t be referring to caps only now JUST  about  every  death  these  days  is  seeminly  due  to  Covid-­19,  in  spite  of  victims  frequently  having  other  serious  undelying  health  issues:  one  needs  to  be  careful  to  attribute  every  company  closure  to  the  same  FDXVH $OPRVW HYHU\ EXVLQHVV LV XQGHU PDVVLYH ¿ QDQFLDO SUHVVXUH DW present  (how  most  of  you  are  surviving  is  truly  impressive)  and,  not  surprisingly,  some  are  shutting  as  a  result,  i.e.  closures.

There  have  been  an  unfortunately  high  number  of  closures  so  far  this  year  and,  although  it’s  not  the  business  of  By  The  Way  to  report  about  such  events,  based  on  observation  over  a  few  decades,  it’s  evident  that  there  were  other  underlying  causes  in  several  if  not  most  of  the  cases.

It’s  not  that  we  are  business  analysts,  but  we  notice  that  the  short  list  of  ‘underlying  causes’  leading  to  business  closure  is  led  by  poor  ¿ QDQFLDO PDQDJHPHQW VQ\QRQXP IRU UHFNOHVV XQQHFHVVDU\ DQG irregular  activity  or  outright  theft).  Next  up,  and  the  thing  that  really  dooms  the  said  individuals,  is  failure  to  pay  suppliers.  This  is  by  far  the  most  common  cause  and  is  the  most  dangerous  game  for  any  manufacturer  or  business  to  play.  Businessmen  can  get  away  with  a  lot  of  things,  sometimes  it’s  quite  staggering,  but  not  non-­payment  of  VXSSOLHUV 2ND\ PD\EH WKH\ FDQ VXFFHHG LQ DUJXLQJ DERXW WKLV DQG WKDW DQG DFWXDOO\ QRW SD\LQJ EXW WKH OLNHOLKRRG RI GHUDLOPHQW RQO\ LQFUHDVHV We  even  hear  of  manufacturers  advising  creditors,  ‘Ja,  but  you’re  insured’.  Really?  You  believe  insurance  is  free?  7KH QH[W LWHP RQ WKH OLVW LV WDNHQ E\ SRRU +5 DQG RU UDFH UHODWLRQV DW WKH ZRUNSODFH ,I \RXU VWDII DUH QRW RQ \RXU VLGH ZKR LV JRLQJ WR EH" Many  in  South  Africa  see  BEE  as  diabolical,  but  many  other  countries  have  similar  strategies  to  address  historic  factors.  From  our  point  of  YLHZ LW¶V D SULYLOHGJH DQG DQ RSSRUWXQLW\ IRU DQ\RQH WR ZRUN DW D ZHOO run  business.  Most  of  the  employers  in  our  sector  did  in  any  case  get  VWDUWHG E\ ZRUNLQJ IRU RWKHUV DQG IUHTXHQWO\ WKHUH ZHUH EORZ XSV ZKHQ WKH VDLG SHUVRQ RSWHG WR OHDYH DQG VWDUW RQ KHU KLV RZQ RIWHQ ZLWK VRPH of  their  previous  employer’s  customers  or  in  outright  opposition.  This  is  unfortunate,  but  inevitable.  These  individuals  fall  into  the  employer  FDWHJRU\ EXW GLVDVWHU LV OLNHO\ LI WKH EXON RI WKH VWDII DUH QRW FRPPLWWHG WR the  future  of  your  business. +RZ WR PDQDJH WKH VKRSÀ RRU WR DFKLHYH D JRRG RXWFRPH LV PLQGERJJOLQJO\ GLI¿ FXOW DQG HYHQ PRUH GLI¿ FXOW QRZ EXW LW KDV WR EH done. … IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY Look at the bright side: if you have some gem of wisdom to impart, please write to us at tessa@summitpub.co.za

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COMMENT Industry supports waste pickers during lockdown – An  estimated  60  000  waste  pickers  are  active  in  6RXWK $IULFD DQG WKH\ SOD\ D VLJQL¿ FDQW UROH LQ WKH FRXQWU\¶V ZDVWH PDQDJHPHQW LQGXVWU\ :LWK WKH country  in  national  lockdown  due  to  the  Covid-­19  outbreak,  these  waste  pickers  were  unable  to  operate  IRU VHYHUDO ZHHNV 3ODVWLFV_6$ DQG D QXPEHU RI LQGXVWU\ RUJDQLVDWLRQV UDOOLHG WRJHWKHU WR GRQDWH IXQGV ZKHQ WKH UHTXHVW ZDV PDGH E\ 3DFNDJLQJ 6$ 5 ZDV FROOHFWHG WR EX\ HOHFWURQLF IRRG YRXFKHUV IRU WKH FROOHFWRUV ZKLFK ZDV D YHU\ SRVLWLYH JHVWXUH HYHQ WKRXJK PRUH PXVW KDYH EHHQ UHTXLUHG 7KH ELJJHVW GRQRU E\ IDU ZDV RQH RI WKH FRXQWU\¶V OHDGLQJ SODVWLF SDFNDJLQJ PDQXIDFWXUHUV DQRWKHU ¿ QH example  of  leadership  by  this  group,  well  done!  –  See  page  17

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OU  will  by  now  almost  certainly  have  overdosed  on  just  about  everything  to  do  with  Covid-­19  and  the  lockdown  and  the  problems  that  it  has  created  for  businesses,  so  it’s  not  our  intention  to  continue  with  that  here.

2QH RI WKH PRVW GLI¿ FXOW DVSHFWV RI WKLV XQH[SHFWHG situation  is  the  uncertainty  of  what  lies  ahead.  There  are,  however,  some  tips  within  this  publication  which  may  be  of  interest  and  use  to  you,  the  most  salient  of  which  is  how  business  owners  and  managers  are  going  to  go  about  surviving  –  saving  their  businesses  and  saving  their  employees.  There  is  and  will  be  a  massive  demand  for  this  sector  of  the  wider  community  to  come  up  with  survival  solutions.  In  South  Africa,  employers  amount  to  just  a  few  percent  RI WKH WRWDO SRSXODWLRQ DQG JLYHQ WKDW WKLV ¿ JXUH PD\ quite  possibly  be  higher  than  in  most  countries  in  Africa  but  lower  than  almost  everywhere  else,  one  can  see  major  challenges  ahead  for  us.

All  the  challenges  are  summed  up  by  the  economic  slowdown,  but  at  the  same  time  there  are  also  some  advantages  for  both  the  employers  in  this  industry  and  the  industry  itself.  My  observation  of  the  scenario  at  most  plastics,  composite  and  rubber  businesses  in  our  industry  is  that  there  is  good  cooperation  and  FRPPLWPHQW DFURVV WKH VKRSÀ RRU :LWKRXW WKDW \RX might  as  well  not  even  go  to  the  factory.  Another  plus  is  that  the  spotlight  is  –  for  once!  –  not  only  on Â

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HQYLURQPHQWDO LVVXHV WKLV LV GH¿ QLWHO\ QRW WKH WLPH for  ideological  issues).  That  is  a  relief  and  an  opportunity  for  us.  I’m  not  saying  forget  about  environmental  concerns,  just  move  it  a  notch  down  the  scale  after  survival. :KDW KDV EHHQ LPSUHVVLYH VR IDU LV WKH VSHHG ZLWK which  some  convertors  have  got  into  production  of  face  PDVNV GLVSHQVHUV DQG WKH OLNH :H KDYH D QXPEHU RI articles  about  such  ventures  here,  and  there  are  more.  :H REYLRXVO\ FDQ¶W DOO GR WKH VDPH WKLQJ EXW KDWV off  to  the  guys  who’ve  taken  the  opportunity  and  are  delivering  these  essential  items.

That  may  be  the  biggest  advantage  for  manufacturers  in  our  sector:  that  getting  into  SURGXFWLRQ RI HYHQ FRPSOH[ products  can  be  relatively  quick.  It’s  probable  that  the  future  market  will  be  quite  different  from  what  we  have  now,  with  new  product  and  production  solutions  required.  Let’s  use  our  advantages  to  good  effect  and  keep  up  steady  supply  to  our  customers  –  even  if  orders  have  slowed.

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Utshongo PET plant project takes shape PROGRESS  in  spite  of  the  Covid  crisis  has  been  made  with  the  Utshongo  PET  plant,  planned  for  Coega  in  the  Eastern  Cape.  According  to  Mphumezi  Penny  of  Utshongo,  funding  for  the  major  construction  and  rollout  has  been  secured  and  an  environmental  impact  assessment  is  to  be  commenced  in  July  (necessary  GXH WR WKH XVH RI 37$ SXULÂż HG terephthalic  acid). “We  have  received  letters  of  intent  that  80%  of  the  capacity  will  be  sold  out,  and  we  have  not  even  engaged  with  the  wider  African  market  yet,â€?  added  Penny.

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West Coast Packaging: New name, mngt team AFTER  an  impressive  20-­year  history,  West  Coast  Packaging  are  under  new  ownership  with  a  dynamic  new  management  team  and  have  changed  the  company’s  name  to  Cape  Flexible  Converters  (CFC).  “We  have  a  new  vision  for  the  future,  with  a  new  company  culture  and  ethos  that  we  are  excited  to  implement  within  the  business,â€?  said  Gary  Seale,  MD. “We  have  chosen  Cape  Flexible  Converters  for  a  few  reasons.  In  this  new  name,  we  are  emphasising  that  we  are  based  in  the  Western  Cape,  are  passionate  about  and  focussed  RQ WKH LQGXVWU\ RI Ă€ H[LEOH SDFNDJLQJ and  that  we  convert  plastic  into  a  YDULHW\ RI Ă€ H[LEOH SURGXFWV ´

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MANUFACTURERS  and  distributors  are  operating  in  intensely  pressured  times.  Stats  SA  reported  that  manufacturing  output  decreased  for  the  ninth  consecutive  month  in  February  of  2020  with  the  full  extent  of  the  damage  caused  by  COVID-­19  and  the  nationwide  lockdown  still  unknown.

There  is  no  doubt  that  COVID-­19  has  tested  all  companiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  contingency  and  business  continuity  plans  to  the  fullest,  and  in  some  cases  resulted  in  some  quick  amendments  and  additions.  Some  businesses  have  been  mandated  to  close  during  lockdowns,  while  others  have  had  to  move  quickly,  to  increase  production  levels  of  their  current  essential  lines  to  answer  demand  or  change  their  operational  output  to  produce  new  PPE-­related  products.  As  COVID-­19  lockdowns  begin  to  ease,  manufacturers  (who  contribute  just  under  14%  to  SAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  GDP),  have  come  to  understand  the  need  to  urgently  adjust  their  operational  strategies,  increase  agility,  while  maintaining  continuity,  particularly  for  procurement  and  the  supply  chain.  While  you  might  feel  like  you  are  steering  into  a  storm,  there  are  proactive  steps  that  can  be  taken  to  ensure  you  navigate  safely  through  to  calmer  waters  says  Paulo  de  Matos,  6<6352 FKLHI SURGXFW RIÂż FHU Gain  greater  visibility  of  your  supply  chain Supply  chains  have  been  disrupted  due  to  worldwide  lockdowns,  and  the Â

closing  of  borders,  airports,  and  ports  to  anything  but  essential  items  have  seen  procurement  teams  scrambling  for  locally  based  suppliers  to  ensure  WKH\ FDQ IXO¿ O H[LVWLQJ RUGHUV DQG continue  with  new  orders.  To  be  more  resilient,  businesses  need  to  be  able  to  quickly  revise  their  supply-­chains  and  shift  from  cost  optimisation  to  supply  security;͞  and  at  the  same  time,  ensure  GLYHUVL¿ FDWLRQ RI GLVWULEXWLRQ ORJLVWLFV and  freight  channels.   By  implementing  a  digitally-­enabled  Enterprise  Resource  Planning  (ERP)  system  that  gives  them  greater  visibility  across  their  supply  chain,  especially  inventory  levels  at  the  critical  stages,  procurement  teams  can  SOD\ D VLJQL¿ FDQW UROH LQ VROYLQJ VXSSO\ chain  challenges.   Focus  should  be  to  more  accurately  calculate  demand,  post  new  tenders  and  RFQs,  and  ensure  that  the  right  levels  of  inventory  and  raw  materials  are  ordered  and  delivered,  in  the  right  quantities,  and  at  the  right  price,  while  still  helping  to  mitigate  risk  along  the  supply  chain  both  now,  and  into  the  future.

By  creating  the  much-­needed  visibility,  ERP  technology  is  enabling  the  application  of  different  procurement  practises  and  policies.  It  is  helping  to  change  the  linear  supply  chain  into  an  expanded  network  of  stakeholders,  allowing  the  procurement  team  to  diversify  their  procurement  mix  and  supply  chains,  and  reduce  their  dependence  on  any  single  country  or  supplier.  The  new  supply  chain  also  allows  for  the  addition  of  critical  steps  like  temporary  amendment  of  planned  receiving,  and  manufacturing  process-­ steps,  to  include  additional  quality  assurance  and  safety  stock  levels.

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Only 6% of small businesses get relief funding FINDINGS extracted from the COVID-­19 National Small Business Survey (Post Level-­5 lockdown) released by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) in early May, highlight the continued pain experienced by small businesses coming out of level-­5 of the lockdown.

The survey canvassed thousands of small businesses throughout the country, providing invaluable insights into the catastrophic effects of the level-­5 lockdown period as a result of the COVID-­19 pandemic. The deep challenges are expected to worsen until lockdown reaches level-­2 and level-­1, when most small businesses will get back to some form of normality.

“One of the disturbing challenges facing small businesses is the inability for small businesses to access relief-­funding. The survey revealed that of the 53% of small businesses that applied for relief-­ funding, only 6% of the applicants received funding. Reasons cited for this range from poor or no-­response, unnecessary qualifying criteria and lengthy tedious processes” says Mike Anderson: National Small Business Chamber (NSBC): Founder & CEO “Only 8,5% of small businesses are back to normal at Level-­4 and more than 75% will only be back to normal at Level-­2 and Level-­1, the most being at Level-­1”, notes Anderson.

GPS Plastics makes & donates thousands of face shields KZN-­based GPS Plastics has manufactured and donated thousands of shields to frontline workers in SA, with the majority going to state-­run hospital staff. GPS Plastics is now also looking at various other products that it can assist with during the COVID-­19 pandemic.

Kevin Govender, MD of GPS, said that a 3D printing company and other organisations were also supplying hospitals with PPE and face shields, but could not keep up with the demand, so his company stepped in to help.

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Govender also contacted Marlon Reddy of Standard Bank with what he had done and motivated for Standard Bank to donate R50 000 to help with the distribution of 2 500 face shields. Dr Mugan Naidoo helped with the distribution of the 2 500 face shields sponsored by Standard Bank.

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“Our company has done a remarkable job in acting swiftly to meet the increased request for essential products.

From our tooling company, Spec Tool & Die Innovation and Design Centre, who have worked around the clock to complete moulds for production, to the manufacturing sites who have gone the extra mile in many instances. Well done to you all for your enthusiastic response www.rpc-­astrapak.com

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Antimicrobial additives for plastics

Lifelineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  antimicrobial  additive  patented  technology  based  on  nano  silver  particles PLASTICOLORS  has  taken  distributorship  of  the  Lifeline  Speciality  additives  product  line.  One  of  the  valued  product  lines  in  the  new  distributorship  is  the  antimicrobial  range.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Covid-­19  pandemic  has  made  us  realise  that  every  surface  that  we  touch  is  covered  with  germs.  Microbes  like  pathogenic  bacteria,  protozoa  and  fungi  are  the  cause  of  many  infectious  diseases.  Microbes  are  present  in  nearly  everything  that  we  handle  daily,  even  in  the  air  that  we  breathe!  Effectively  dealing  with  harmful  microbes  to  prevent  infection  and  disease  is  a  challenge,â&#x20AC;? Â

says  Carolyn  Kellock,  technical  manager  at  PlastiColors.

This  does  not  need  to  be  the  case  with  plastic  components,  to  which  antimicrobial  additives  can  easily  be  added.  In  small  levels,  the  Lifeline  antimicrobial  additive  is  now  able  to  combat  bacteria,  fungus  and  even  certain  viruses.  Lifelineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Antimicrobial  is  patented  technology  and  is  based  on  nano  silver  particles.  Silver  is  recognized  as  one  of  the  most  effective  antibiotic  substances  known  in  human  history.  Silver  acts  as  a  catalyst  and  disables  the  enzyme  required  for Â

bacteria  and  fungi  action,  destroying  their  function.  Adding  Lifelineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  additive  to  polymers  gives  the  polymer  both  anti-­ microbial  and  anti-­fungal  properties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Following  the  outbreak  of  Covid-­19,  consumers  are  going  to  be  more  aware  of  the  dangers  of  infection  and  will  value  products  that  are  naturally  protected.  Some  examples  of  applications  are  household  appliances,  toilet  seats,  car  interiors,  toothbrushes,  air  conditioners,  shopping  trolleys,  door  handles  and  medical  appliances,â&#x20AC;?  Kellock  adds. www.plasticolors.co.za

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their  trucks  by  waste  collectors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  Covid-­19  pandemic  presents  us  with  new  challenges  every  day.  Recognising  the  health  dangers  that  are  posed  when  many  hands  touch  and  use  the  same  tap  to  access  running  water,  we  wanted  to  offer  a  practical  solution  that  ZRXOG KHOS Ă&#x20AC; DWWHQ WKH FXUYH DQG SUHYHQW SHRSOH IURP OHDYLQJ WKH VDIH FRQÂż QHV RI their  homes  during  the  period  of  national  lockdown,â&#x20AC;?  says  Cicelia  van  Rooi,  managing  director  of  Dow  Southern  Africa.

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New low-data web app to track COVID-19 in SA Aims to give overview of virus problem A DIGITAL application to help South Africans assess symptoms of COVID-­19 and identify coronavirus hotspots has been launched by the Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with Slalom, the University of Cape Town’s Global Surgery Division supported by the Rali and Makentse Mampeule Foundation.

The launch of the app comes as the World Health Organization warns the death toll on the continent could reach 190 000 and the transmission pattern of COVID-­19 will likely look different than elsewhere.

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and therefore aims to offer the public and policymakers an accurate overview of the virus.

The App uses minimal data bundles and is user friendly for both technologically savvy individuals and novice users. It is a helpful tool for people in need of free online medical consultations.

The app is comprised of a series of brief questions regarding symptoms, health history, and location. The data is fully anonymous but can be used to identify potential hotspots and communities at risk. It can support critical decision making by policymakers such as prioritizing resource allocations, targeting testing efforts.

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App to help orgs comply for a Covid-ready workplace

WITH lockdown regulations easing and millions more returning to work from 1 June, businesses are faced with challenges of managing people safely in the workplace during Covid-19 while ensuring they adhere to the required health and safety protocols for their workforces.

PRP Solutions, an end-to-end solution for people productivity management, has launched a host of technology-based and contactless products to assist with screening people at their workplace, access control and ensuring social distancing, and to track and trace workplace contacts.

Kriya Govender, CEO of PRP Solutions says that managing workforces of varying sizes and from remote locations, the incidences of which have increased significantly since lockdown commenced, now has the added challenge of adhering to health and safety requirements when re-opening for business.

Companies in South Africa are faced with unparalleled requirements which must be followed for safety of workers.

BUREAU Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services, has developed a suite of solutions to support companies of all sizes as they restart business activity. fThe digital platform offers a suite of solutions enhanced by a digital ecosystem, designed to address the risks specific to all places where people live and work from construction sites and factories to offices, hospitality, restaurants, shops and public facilities. The ecosystem includes operational assistance tools for companies who want to reassure stakeholders of their compliance with regulations to ensure their health and safety are safeguarded.

Leveraging on its expertise in certification processes and management of health, safety and hygiene risks, Bureau Veritas is committed to supporting economic recovery and robust business practices. A Certificate of Compliance and a Site Label Sticker complete with QR code and validity date, both valid for a six-month period, will be issued acknowledging regulatory compliance.

The head office for Bureau Veritas Southern Africa is in Johannesburg; with branches in Cape Town, Centurion, Durban, and Pretoria; and laboratories in Cape Town, Centurion, Durban, Johannesburg, and Richards Bay.

4SIGHT AccTech has launched a cloudbased app to enable organisations of all sizes to monitor employees, contractors and visitors in relation to Covid-19 both at work premises or remote workplaces. Willie Ackerman, chief sales & marketing officer at 4Sight, says that the app will help organisations comply with government regulations for a Covidready workplace plan easily and rapidly.

“Our Covid-19 app, known as the COVID19 4Health App, creates an automated, comprehensive screening and attendance system that can be implemented within 24 hours. It allows for the capturing of health information from all visitors and remote workers, with full associated workflows and management reporting,” he says. “The aim is to prevent any potentially infected people from entering the workplace, and to monitor the ongoing health of employees.”

The app’s workflow is based on two scenarios, one to monitor the health of employees, contractors or visitors seeking to enter company premises, and one for remote workers to log their health details.

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Plastics industry supports waste pickers during Covid-19 lockdown R785  000  collected  to  buy  electronic  food  vouchers  that  will  be  sent  to  the  collectors R785  000  was  collected  within  a  matter  of  days.  These  funds  will  now  be  used  to  purchase  electronic  food  vouchers  that  will  be  sent  to  the  collectors  who  are  on  the  DEFF  database  via  cellphones  and  can  be  redeemed  at  major  supermarket  retailers.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  felt  deeply  affected  by  the  dire  and  uncertain  circumstances  these  waste  reclaimers,  who  play  an  important  role  in  the  waste  management  industry,  were  facing.  Because  they  are  not  incorporated  into  the  countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  formal  waste  economy,  they  tend  to  lead  a  hand-­to-­mouth  existence,  which  means  that  their  income  and  thus  food  supply  is  directly  linked  to  the  amount  of  recyclables  they  collect  on  a  daily  basis,  which  completely  ceased  during  the  period  of  lockdown  ,â&#x20AC;?  says  Mandy  NaudĂŠ  RI 3RO\FR WKH 3RO\ROHÂż Q 5HVSRQVLELOLW\ Organisation.   Cheri  Scholtz  of  PETCO  highlighted  the  important  role  reclaimers  play  in  the  recovery  of  PET  bottles  and  other  recyclables  in  South  Africa  for  reprocessing,  and  in  the  process,  a  lifeline  for  themselves  as  reclaimers  are  paid  on  a  daily  basis  for  the  product  they  deliver  to  buy-­back  centres  and  reprocessors.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;In  the  current  situation,  recycling  is  not  an  essential  service  and  therefore  the  loss  of  access  to  collection  has Â

created  great  hardship  for  reclaimers,â&#x20AC;?  she  stressed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Waste  pickers  make  valuable  resources  available  for  reintroduction  LQWR WKH HFRQRP\ ZKLOH VDYLQJ ODQGÂż OO airspace.  In  some  instances,  these  informal  waste  reclaimers  are  the  only  people  who  recover  recyclables  in  municipalities  that  do  not  have  a  two-­bin  collection  system  for  separation  at  source.  We  have  a  responsibility  to  support  them  in  these  trying  times,  they  are  in  desperate  need  to  feed  their  families,â&#x20AC;?  says  Adri  Spangenberg,  CEO  of  the  Polystyrene  Association  of  SA  and  the  Southern  African  Vinyls  Association  (SAVA).

The  South  African  Plastics  Recycling  Organisation  (SAPRO)  said  that  the  collection  of  plastics  for  recycling  is  a  lifeline  for  many  informal  waste  reclaimers.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;At  a  time  when  this  very  livelihood  is  threatened  (because  of  the  lockdown  situation)  we  consider  it  the  least  we  can  do  to  ensure  our  collectors  and  their  families  have  food  on  the  table,â&#x20AC;?  said  Johann  Conradie,  chairman  of  SAPRO.   Donations  can  be  made  into  the  following  bank  account: PAMDEV  NPC  (t/a  Fibre  Circle) Account  number:  250791749 Standard  Bank  |  Branch  code  005726  |  Hillcrest  Reference:  Company  Name  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  Food  voucher  &RPSDQLHV FDQ UHTXHVW D WD[ FHUWLÂż FDWH E\ HPDLOLQJ WKHLU GHWDLOV DQG SURRI RI SD\PHQW WR SD\PHQWV#Âż EUHFLUFOH FR ]D

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SOUTH  Africa  has  close  to  60  000  waste  pickers  who  play  a  substantial  role  in  the  countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  waste  management  industry.  With  the  country  in  a  national  lockdown,  these  waste  reclaimers  suddenly  and  unexpectedly  found  themselves  unable  to  put  food  on  the  table. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  became  clear  that  South  Africa  is  not  only  facing  a  global  health  pandemic,  but  increasingly  also  the  possibility  of  a  humanitarian  crisis  as  these  waste  reclaimers  are  no  longer  allowed  to  work  and  earn  a  living,â&#x20AC;?  says  Anton  Hanekom,  executive  director  of  Plastics|SA,  including  polymer  producers  and  importers,  converters,  machine  suppliers,  fabricators  and  recyclers.

Despite  the  fact  that  many  role-­players  in  the  plastics  industry  are  suffering  ¿ QDQFLDO ORVVHV GXULQJ WKLV WLPH DV WKH\ had  to  either  close  down  or  greatly  reduce  their  operations,  Plastics|SA,  the  plastics  PROs,  the  other  packaging  PROs  and  Packaging  SA  rallied  together  to  donate  funds  when  the  request  was  made  by  Packaging  SA.  Working  in  close  partnership  with  the  Department  of  Environment,  Forestry  and  Fisheries  (DEFF)  and  in  support  of  the  members  of  the  two  associations  representing  the  waste  pickers/reclaimers,  i.e.  the  South  African  Waste  Pickers  Association  (SAWPA),  African  Reclaimers  Organisation  (ARO),  a  total  amount  of Â

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Mould Tech Plastics gears

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New machine will be used to manufacture face shields MOULD Tech Plastics in Randburg recently commissioned a 200 ton Tederic injection moulding machine to keep up with the current demand for Personal Protection Equipment experienced during the COVID-­19 pandemic.

Userve Plastic Machinery, agents for Tederic in South Africa, supplied the new machine, which compliments three other Tederic machines it has already commissioned at Mould Tech Plastics.

The new machine will be used to manufacture face shields.

Darron Kensley, owner of Mould Tech Plastics, started out in the plastics industry in 2001, initially as a driver at SB Plastics that specialises in custom design to ¿ QLVKHG SODVWLF SURGXFWV +H SURJUHVVHG to become operations manager at Blue Belt, manufacturing modular plastic conveyor belts.

In 2018 Kensley opened Mould Tech Plastics in Strydom Industrial Park, Randburg, where he and his team develop and manufacture the company’s own in-­house products.

Mould Tech deals with all areas of injection moulding, tool and die making, consulting, setting, implementation of

Mould Tech Plastics’ Darron Kensley, Userve Machinery’s Umberto Favini and his son, Cesare, with the four Tederic injection moulding machines at Mould Tech Plastics

procedures, cost analysis, housekeeping and training. It specialises in engineering plastics and integrated moulded parts for the plastics industry. Mould Tech also offers other services such as laser cutting and stainless steel fabrication of any size, machining, 3D printing, designing and much more.

Userve supplies, services and refurbishes all plastics machinery, including injection moulders, blow moulders, extrusion lines, bag-­makers, printers and ancillary equipment. It introduced the CE-­ FHUWL¿ HG 7HGHULF LQMHFWLRQ PRXOGLQJ PDFKLQH WR 6$ LQ FHUWL¿ FDWLRQ ZDV LVVXHG E\ the German-­Rheinland TUV).

Userve saves the day at RCS Tooling AT the start of the COVID 19 pandemic in China, RCS Tooling’s Raymond and Liza Swanepoel realised that the demand for protective face shields would increase exponentially and invested in two new Tederic injection moulding machines to supplement their existing machinery.

Fortunately, Userve Plastic Machinery was able to assist during the lock down as the Tederic D100 and Tederic D200 machines would be used to manufacture PPE and obtained special permission to ship the machines from abroad.

The machines were ordered

during lockdown and within a week, arrived in Durban and were delivered, commissioned and operational at RCS Tooling by the end of the following week.

• RCS Tooling can be contacted on 083 283 6703 or rcstooling@gmail.com Umberto Favini of Userve, Liza, Raymond & Charles Swanepoel of RCS Tooling with the two new Tederic D100 and Tederic D200 ton injection moulding machines

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Rare Plastics DFKLHYHV FHUWLÆ&#x203A; FDWLRQ IRU manufacture of HDPE gas pipe

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Supplying  SAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  largest  natural  gas  project RARE  Plastics,  Meyerton-­based  HDPE  pipe  manufacturer  and  distributor,  recently  achieved  its  SANS  ISO  4437.2  FHUWL¿ FDWLRQ WR PDQXIDFWXUH +'3( gas  pipe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rare  Plastics  believes  in  setting  the  benchmark  for  quality  in  our  industry,  VR DFKLHYLQJ WKLV FHUWL¿ FDWLRQ HQVXUHV that  we  continue  to  strive  for  perfection.  It  enables  us  to  give  our  clients  the  assurance  that  they  are  purchasing  a  FHUWL¿ HG TXDOLW\ SURGXFW ´ VDLG $VKLQ Tasdhary,  Rare  Plastics,  MD. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Additionally,  we  feel  that  the  market  is  easily  duped  into  accepting  inferior  TXDOLW\ DQG QRQ FHUWL¿ HG SURGXFWV ZKLFK can  have  far-­reaching  consequences  for  a  contractor  or  client,  especially  when  it  comes  to  the  conveyance  of  gas  through  a  pipeline.  In  a  water  application,  if  there  is  a  failure  on  the  pipeline,  someone  could  just  get  wet,  but  if  a  similar  failure  occurs  on  a  gas  pipeline,  it  could  easily  UHVXOW LQ WKH ORVV RI OLYHV ´

deep  within  the  earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  crust.  This  Rare  supplies  largest  natural  means  the  methane  is  a  biogenic  and  gas  project  in  SA a  continuing  renewable  resource.  The  5DUH¶V ¿ UVW JDV SLSH VXSSO\ SURMHFW natural  gas  contains  one  of  the  richest  for  client  Tetra  4/EPCM,  includes  the  helium  concentrations  recorded  supply  of  over  60km  of  gas  globally.  The  natural  gas  pipes,  in  diameters  ranging  is  also  very  pure,  with  from  90mm  to  355mm,  As a consultant, an  average  of  over  for  the  largest  natural  or contractor or end 90%  methane,  gas  project  in  SA.   user, it is important to and  almost  zero  Tetra4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Virginia  choose a reputable higher  alkanes,  Gas  Project  supply partner, whom which  reduces  comprises  you can trust to the  complexity  of  production  rights  OLTXH¿ FDWLRQ of  187  000ha  of  ensure that you â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  project  has  JDV ¿ HOGV DFURVV are receiving the been  a  learning  Welkom,  Virginia  quality of product curve  for  all  parties  in  and  Theunissen,  in  you require. terms  of  understanding  the  Free  State.  The  and  agreeing  standards,  source  of  the  Virginia  Gas  requirements  and  delivery.  Projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  natural  gas  is  primarily  Fortunately,  there  is  good  co-­operation  microbial.  It  originates  from  deep  between  the  client,  independent  within  the  Witwatersrand  Supergroup,  third  party  inspectors,  consulting  and  via  groundwater  circulating  through  project  management  engineers,  as  large  faults  and  contacting  bacteria Â

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Cabletech commissions blow moulder & injection moulder at Polar Plastics

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Polar  Plastics  recently  launched  a  new  range  of  bottles POLAR  Plastics,  based  in  Robertville  in  Johannesburg,  successfully  commissioned  two  new  machines  at  its  premises  in  recent  months  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  a  Haitian  MA160  International  IMM  injection  moulder  and  a  Dawson  ABLB80  single-­head  double-­station  blow  moulding  machine.

Established  in  1996,  Polar  Plastics  specialises  in  plastic  screw-­on  closures  and  a  range  of  bottles,  serving  the  motor  industry,  as  well  as  general  purpose,  pharmaceutical,  cosmetic,  mineral  water  and  beverage  industries.  Closure  sizes  range  from  20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;48mm  and  are  available  in  a  range  of  colours.

The  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  custom-­built  factory  meets  the  highest  requirements  with  state-­of-­the-­art  equipment.  All  wadding  is  done  in-­house,  ensuring  speedy  service  to  customers  and  eliminating  human  contact  as  far  as  possible.

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of  bottles  designed  by  the  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  MD,  Chris  Vorster  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  a  5-­litre  double-­  handle  jerry  can,  a  1-­litre  and  a  PO DV ZHOO DV WKH Âż UVW HYHU OLWUH stackable  bottle  (one  of  a  kind  in  SA).

The  5-­litre  stackable  bottle  with  a  38mm  neck  is  manufacturing  in  HDPE  and  is  100%  recyclable.  It  is  both  a  space  and  cost  saver  for  a  wide  range  of  products,  from  chemicals  to  food  and  cleaning  products.  The  new  5-­litre  double-­handle  jerry  can  is  also  manufactured  using  HDPE  and  has  high  tensile  strength  and  is  perfect  for  the  motor  industry.

A  blow  moulding  machine  was  needed  to  keep  up  with  demand  for  the  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  range.  After  consultation  with  Cabletech  Marketing,  Polar  Plastics  decided  on  a  Dawson  ABLB80  single-­head  double-­station  machine.  This  machine  includes  a  parison  controller  and  state-­of-­the-­art  blow  moulds.  Cabletech  Marketingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  extrusion  sales  manager,  Tiaan  Visser,  technical  manager  Duane  van  Zyl,  and  Polar Â

Plasticsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  MD,  Chris  Vorster,  travelled  to  China  to  oversee  the  purchase  of  the  blow  moulding  machine  and  to  ensure  the  quality,  workmanship  and  ¿ QDO WHVWLQJ ZDV LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK expectations.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cabletech  ensured  that  commissioning  and  installation  went  smoothly.  To  date,  Cabletechâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  capacity  to  always  assist  has  grown  beyond  the  expectations  of  Polar  Plastics,  ensuring  shared  success  for  both  companies,â&#x20AC;?  said  Vorster.

While  waiting  on  delivery  of  the  blow  moulder  from  China,  Polar  enquired  about  another  160  ton  injection  moulding  machine  with  which  Cabletech  was  able  to  assist.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;As  we  endeavour  to  try  and  have  machine  stock  available,  Chris  was  able  to  view  and  purchase  a  machine  on  the  spot  at  our  premises,  this  time  a  Haitian  MA160  International  IMM.   Commissioning  was  effortless  and  he  could  run  his  product  within  a  few  days  after  delivery,â&#x20AC;?  said  Cabletechâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Tiaan  Visser.

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PROGETTO  International,  based  in  Killarney  Gardens,  Cape  Town,  has  developed  and  manufactured  a  leak  tester  for  a  variety  of  containers  sizes,  ranging  from  20-­litres  up  to  210-­litres.

Here  we  talk  to  Rocky  Stone  of  Progetto  about  the  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  latest  solution.

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RS:  It  is  capable  of  testing  large  the  test  cycle.  Progetto  can  supply  containers  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  with  small  neck  openings  fully  automated  systems  where  the  +RZ GLG \RX JHW LQYROYHG LQ and  right  up  to  the  large  diameter  containers  are  automatically  taken  WKH SURMHFW" 210-­litre  drum,  with  a  large  diameter  through  the  process  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  from  the  blow-­ RS:  The  customer  wanted  a  semi-­ opening. moulding  process,  leak  testing  and  automatic  machine,  which  was  standard,  packing.  The  line  is  also  capable  of  but  it  also  had  to  test  a  variety  of  8S WR ZKDW VL]H FRQWDLQHUV FDQ EH completing  a  weight  check  function  containers  sizes,  ranging  from  20-­litres  WHVWHG DQG KRZ IDVW GRHV LW IXQFWLRQ" should  the  customer  require  this  quality  up  to  210-­litres.  Our  new  leak  tester  RS:  Currently  the  biggest  container  is  control  to  be  incorporated  into  the  line. works  with  large  containers  and  is  also  210-­litres,  but  the  machineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  frame  has  applicable  to  small  openings  as  well  as  Plastics|SA - Shoppping Bag CSIR advert_P.pdf 1 been  constructed  to  accommodate  2020/06/30 11:59 ZZZ SURJHWWR FR ]D the  large  diameter  drum  opening. larger  containers  if  needed.

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Empower  customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  product  development  through  collaborative  R&D RAWMAC  Import  and  Distribution  celebrates  its  40th  anniversary  this  year,  marking  an  illustrious  career  in  the  SA  plastics  raw  materials  industry.  Established  in  1980,  Rawmac  supplies  engineering  polymers  to  the  industry,  also  providing  logistics  and  technical  backup.  With  a  presence  in  Johannesburg,  Cape  Town,  Durban  and  Port  Elizabeth,  the  company  is  one  of  SAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  longest  standing  raw  materials  suppliers  and  continues  to  uphold  its  solid  reputation  in  the  plastics  industry.

Taiwan-­based  Chimei,  one  of  the  principals  Rawmac  has  represented  since  1980  and  the  worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  largest  vendor  of  ABS,  PMMA  and  optical  sheets,  has  launched  a  new  visual  identity  and  slogan,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A  Step  Upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,  as  part  of  its  global  expansion  efforts.  Chimeiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  look  and  message  are  inspired  by  how  the  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  leading  performance  materials  boost  the  quality  of  a  growing  range  of  global  customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  products. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This  rebranding  effort  demonstrates  our  redoubled  determination  to  serve  global  markets,  by  contributing  to  our  customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  and  partnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  success,  and  driving  advancements  across  industries,â&#x20AC;?  said  Chimei  president,  Chao  Lin-­yu.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now  is  the  time  for  Chimei  to  step  up  and  take  our  commitment  to  our  global  customers  and  partners  to  the  next  level.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  have  always  strived  to  empower  our  customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  product  development  through  collaborative  R&D.  Now,  through  our  new  Client-­Side  Innovationâ&#x201E;˘  working Â

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methodology,  we  are  laser-­focused  on  making  our  global  customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  products  stand  out,  to  boost  their  business,â&#x20AC;?  Lin-­u  added.

Through  Client-­Side  Innovationâ&#x201E;˘,  Chimei  has  enabled  its  FXVWRPHUV WR HQWHU Âż UVW WLHU PDUNHWV VHFXUH 2(0 FRQWUDFWV ZLWK premium  brands,  reach  a  new  peak  in  golf  ball  performance,  produce  the  worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  narrowest  screen  bezels,  meet  the  highest  food  contact  safety  standards  in  the  world,  and  more.

Chimei  also  highlighted  its  renewed  commitment  to  meeting  the  worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  most  stringent  health,  safety,  and  environmental  regulations,  to  offer  truly  global  solutions.  The  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  current  green  initiatives  include  targeting  80%  reclaimed  water  XVDJH LQ DOO SURGXFWLRQ SURFHVVHV HQHUJ\ VHOI VXIÂż FLHQF\ via  solar  power  and  natural  gas  power  generation,  98%  sludge  waste  reduction,  and  36%  reduction  in  greenhouse  gas  emissions.

In  addition  to  the  launch  of  its  new  visual  identity  and  slogan,  Chimei  this  year  celebrated  its  60th  anniversary. Â

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Collaboration  is  key Chimei  offers  an  impressive  range  of  dynamic  breakthroughs  achieved  through  close  collaboration  between  itself  and  its  customers.  As  part  of  its  contribution  to  enhancing  the  safety  and  quality  of  plastics  products  that  will  come  into  contact  with  food,  Chimei  offers  new-­generation  food  contact  grade  Polylac®  ABS  and  Kibisan®  SAN  materials.  These  two  products  conform  to  the  requirements  RI WKH PRVW UHFHQW YHUVLRQV RI ¿ YH major  international  standards  for  food-­grade  products.  Chimeiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  unique  technology  reduces  chemical  migration,  eliminating  concerns  that  food  safety  may  be  affected  by  chemical  migration  from  the  food  container.  Chimeiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Polylac  ABS  resin  is  a  copolymer  primarily  composed  of  styrene,  acrylonitrile,  and  butadiene. Â

ABS  has  very  good  mechanical  properties,  dimensional  stability,  processing  ability,  chemical  resistance,  and  a  high-­quality  appearance.  Polylac  is  well-­known  for  its  worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  lowest  residual  monomer.  It  has  been  widely  used  in  manufacturing  machinery,  electronic  components,  electrical  and  home  appliances,  auto  parts,  medical  products,  food  and  water  contact  materials,  construction  materials,  toys  and  sporting  goods,  and  cosmetics  containers.  Chimeiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Kibisan  SAN  resin  is  a  copolymerization  of  styrene  and  acrylonitrile,  and  is  also  commonly  known  as  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;AS  resinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.  It  not  only  retains  the  transparency  of  GPPS,  it  also  has  greater  chemical  resistance  and  surface  hardness  than  many  other  materials.  Kibisan  SAN  resin  also  exhibits  high,  uniform  glossiness  and  good  heat  resistance,  rigidity,  stability,  balancing  workability  and  strength  and  is  widely  used  in  transparent  cosmetic  packaging.  Kibisan,  with  its  high  transparency,  can  be  provided  stably  with  high  HI¿ FLHQF\ .LELVDQ DOVR KDV D ORZ UHVLGXDO PRQRPHU OHYHO which  is  suitable  for  food  and  water  containers.  This  material  is  also  used  in  lighter  casings,  battery  casings,  detergent  sprayer  apparatus  and  medical  supplies.  www.rawmac.co.za www.chimeicorp.com

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Spec  Tool  &  Die  Innovation  and  Design  Centre  prides  itself  in  offering  the  same  innovation  and  design  capabilities  as  its  European  and  American  counterparts,  bringing  global  design  concepts  and  tooling  solutions  directly  to  the  South  African  market Â

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Plastics design & manufacturing renewed for the future

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Bringing  global  design  concepts  &  tooling  solutions  directly  to  SA THE  expansion  and  upgrade  of  the  Spec  Group,  Spec  Tool  &  Die  Innovation  and  Design  Centre  prides  itself  in  offering  the  Tool  &  Die  facility  in  2018  has  bolstered  same  innovation  and  design  capabilities  the  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  innovation  and  design  as  its  European  and  American  capabilities  from  its  Durban-­based  counterparts,  bringing  global  premises  and  has  provided  design  concepts  and  tooling  Berry  Astrapak  with  its  own  solutions  directly  to  the  South  in-­house  design  and  tooling  African  market. capabilities.

Processes  like  planning  and  Enhancing  its  organising  are  more  streamlined  professionalism,  the  and  a  dedicated  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Think  Tank  upgraded  facility  has  Roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  for  the  packaging  seen  Spec  (which  was  development  team,  allows  for  established  in  1991  and  FUHDWLYLW\ WR Ă&#x20AC; RZ 7KH DELOLW\ WR has  earned  the  reputation  Managing  remodel  these  concepts  into  as  specialists  in  the  design,  director,  Dave  Murgatroyd 3D  grown  samples  provides  manufacture  and  repair  customers  with  a  tangible  mock-­ of  plastic  moulding  tools  up.  Quality  control  seals  the  deal  by  and  dies)  rise  to  even  greater  heights  ensuring  that  all  tooling  and  moulds  and  place  it  shoulder-­to-­shoulder  with  that  leave  the  premises  are  meeting  the  some  of  the  leading  mould  design  and  stringent  quality  standards. manufacturing  businesses  within  the  Increased  focus  in  the  initial  design  Berry  Group  worldwide. phase  is  placed  on  the  sustainability  of  After  joining  forces  with  Astrapak  in  the  products,  particularly  keeping  them  June  2018  and  becoming  part  of  Berry Â

lightweight  yet  strong  and  durable  for  the  intended  use.

A  new  addition  to  the  Innovation  and  Design  Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  machinery  portfolio  is  their  latest  acquisition,  a  Hoffman  Innovation  Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Concept  Laser  machine  which  offers  cutting-­edge  laser  cusing  capabilities  right  here  in  South  Africa.

The  company  also  has  a  5-­axis  CNC  machining  facility,  which  parallels  their  German-­based  sister  companiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  offerings.

Spec  MD,  Dave  Murgatroyd  says:  ³,QVWLOOLQJ FRQÂż GHQFH LQ RXU FXVWRPHUV of  our  abilities  and  capabilities  sets  the  bar  to  achieve  an  even  higher  standard  in  our  offering.  Our  goal  is  to  be  the  best  at  what  we  do  and  to  ensure  that  we  are  thinking,  designing  and  creating  with  the  future  clearly  in  consideration.â&#x20AC;? www.rpc-­astrapak.com

Furniture upholstery from recycled marine waste BEAULIEU  International  Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Tessutica  business  has  launched  Greencare  fabrics  created  from  pellets  that  come  from  marine  plastic  waste.  The  fabrics  themselves  can  then  be  100%  recycled  into  pellets  again.  The  fabrics  were  engineered  with  recycled  yarns  from  regular  post-­consumer  3(7 ERWWOHV IURP WKH RFHDQV ODQGÂż OOV DQG XSF\FOHG FRWWRQ IURP JDUPHQWV )RU WKLV 7HVVXWLFD partnered  with  the  Seaqual  project,  which  brings  plastic  waste  back  into  the  manufacturing  chain.

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BW Flexible Systems establishes sales & support RÆ FH LQ 6$ Craig  Bergset  joins  the  South  African  team  as  a  regional  sales  manager BW  Flexible  Systems,  a  global  packaging  systems  manufacturer,  has  formed  a  new  South  African  sales  and  support  team  to  serve  customers  in  the  region. %: )OH[LEOH 6\VWHPV FUHDWHV Ã&#x20AC; H[LEOH packaging  solutions  by  bringing  together  some  of  the  industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  most  trusted  and  innovative  brands,  including  Hayssen,  Rose  Forgrove,  Sandiacre,  Schib,  Simionato,  SYMACH  and  more.

Craig  Bergset  joins  the  South  African  team  as  a  regional  sales  manager,  bringing  more  than  16  years  of  packaging  industry  experience  in  the  South  African  region  to  his  role.  Andre  Systermans  also  joins  the  WHDP DV D ¿ HOG VHUYLFH WHFKQLFLDQ bringing  decades  of  packaging  industry  sales  and  support  experience  to  the  role.  He  has  20  years  of  experience  in  the  packaging  industry  and  plans  to  help  SA  FXVWRPHUV ¿ QG WKH ULJKW VROXWLRQV IRU WKHLU packaging  needs.

James  Meredith,  mould  designer  operating  Siemens  NX  Unigraphics  software

Mdumiseni  Ngcobo,  CNC  Programmer  for  spark  eroder  and  laser  cusing  operates  the  new  addition  to  the  Innovation  and  Design  Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  machinery  portfolio  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  the  Hoffman  Innovation  Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Concept  Laser  machine  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  which  offers  cutting-­edge  laser  cusing  capabilities  right  here  in  South  Africa

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Plastic carrier bags tread lightly on Mother Earth

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Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no stopping development at Technimac

The  new  machine  features  an  independently-­driven  unwind  unit  combined  with  a  locally-­ developed  electronic  edge  guide

Latest  machine  readily  seals  up  to  600  micron  in  4  layers a  header  seal  applied  a  few  millimetres  above  the  impulse  seal  which  is  an  additional  useful  feature.

Technimac  continues  to  thrive Technimac  (TM)  has  supplied  its  high-­ tech  bottom  and  side  seal  machines  to  clients  world-­wide  for  more  than  40  years  and  gained  a  reputation  of  quality  and  durability  of  their  products  through  consistent  improvement  and  development  of  its  product  range.  Mischinger  has  been  CEO  and  owner  of  the  company  since  1980.  All  TM  products  are  supported  by  a  capable  DQG HIÂż FLHQW VHUYLFH WHDP â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  started  with  the  development  of  bag  making  machines  in  earnest  during  the  late  eighties,  early  nineties,  when  we  LGHQWLÂż HG D QHHG LQ WKH ORFDO PDUNHWV ´ says  Mischinger.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  development  of  side  seal  machines  was  boosted  when  we  were  fortunate  enough  to  acquire  the  design  drawings  of  Stiegler,  a  subsidiary  of  GĂźnter  KM,  Germany  at  the  time.  Ing.  Stiegler  was  the  inventor  of  the  side  seal  FRQFHSW LQ WKH ODWH Âż IWLHV HDUO\ VL[WLHV ´ Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  SSM  series  are  in  fact  the  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;grandchildrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  of  the  famous  Stiegler  design.  He  would  have  been  proud  of  us,  since  we  took  his  famous  design  to  a  different  level  of  technology.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;To  my  knowledge,  we  are  possibly  the  only  company  in  the  world  which  has  designed  and  built  a  1400mm-­wide  side  seal  bag  making  machine,  of  which  many  are  operating  successfully  in  www.technimac.co.za

Southern  Africa  and  Europe,â&#x20AC;?  Mischinger  comments.

Since  then,  Technimac  (TM)  has  also  developed  a  whole  range  of  side  and  bottom  seal  machines  in  various  sizes,  new  software  and  accessories,  which  are  used  in  Southern  Africa,  Europe  and  the  US. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not  to  forget  the  late  Robert  Butschiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  famous  Gapa,  now  called  GGM  1100,  which  has  also  reached  a  new  level  of  development  and  is  very  popular  in  our  markets,â&#x20AC;?  he  adds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  machines  are  used  all  over  the  world  and  have  great  resale  value.  There  are  hardly  any  second-­hand  machines  in  the  market  because  the  owners  prefer  to  have  theirs  rebuilt  or  traded  in  for  new  models.  The  trade-­ins  DUH DJDLQ UHEXLOW DQG Âż QG QHZ EX\HUV almost  as  soon  as  the  machines  are  completed.â&#x20AC;?

At  almost  77  years  of  age,  Gerhart  Mischinger  has  not  stopped  driving  bag  making  machine  technology  to  even  higher  levels  with  the  help  of  a  competent  and  dedicated  team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;According  to  rumours,  Warren  Buffet  owns  a  company  where  the  retirement  age  is  102.  So  whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  stopping  me  declaring  the  retirement  age  at  Technimac  the  same?â&#x20AC;?  Mischinger  quips. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As  long  as  we  get  the  support  from  our  valued  clients,  TM  will  continue  delivering  technology,  quality,  service  and  last  not  least-­  integrity.â&#x20AC;?

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TECHNIMAC,  the  Johannesburg-­based  machinery  builder,  has  just  completed  development  of  another  bottom  seal  bag  making  machine  -­  its  BSM  1000  LH3  model.

The  new  system  features  adjustable  top  and  bottom  solidly  heated  header  sealing  bar,  capable  of  sealing  two  OD\HUV RI PLFURQ Âż OP ZKLFK LQ WKH area  of  the  lap  seal  increases  to  300  micron.  It  can  also  seal  gusseted  multi-­ OD\HU Âż OP XS WR PLFURQ 7KH IURQW RI the  machine  features  an  impulse  sealing  bar,  controlled  via  a  Ropex  system  ZLWK Ă&#x20AC; \LQJ NQLIH FXWWLQJ FODPSLQJ DQG stacking  facility.

The  advantage  of  having  the  top  and  bottom  solid  sealing  bar  movement  controlled  via  a  servo  system  is  the  accuracy  and  consistency  of  the  applied  pressure,  as  well  as  timing  to  the  sealing  process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  result  is  a  perfect  indestructible  seal  in  the  area  where  it  matters  most,â&#x20AC;?  says  Technimac  CEO  Gerhart  Mischinger,  who  has  been  involved  in  bag  making  machine  development  for  over  30  years.

As  an  optional  feature,  an  independently-­driven  unwind  unit  combined  with  a  locally-­developed  electronic  edge  guide,  lap  seal  device  and  a  gusseting  tower  can  be  offered.  $Q DXWRPDWLF SQHXPDWLF ¿ QJHU KROH punch  can  also  be  supplied.

The  machine  can  also  be  used  for  reinforcing  the  impulse  bottom  seal  with Â

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Continental opens specialised production site for engineering polymers

The Continental Engineering Compounds team at their new Marianhill premises â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rajesh  Reddy  (production  manager),  Nokulunga  Ngcobo  (machine  operator),  Thandazile  Mabhida  (mixer),  Sandiso  Gwala  (forklift  driver),  Darren  van  Rooyen  (operations  director),  Cyprian  Makhanya  (operations  co-­ordinator),  Byron  Stanley  (sales  and  marketing  executive),  Meloshnie  Daniel  (general  manager),  Yogesh  Jadhav  (polymer  engineer)  and  Jaco  Smith  (commercial  director)

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Core  focus  is  on  production  of  PP  and  PA-­based  engineering  compounds CONTINENTAL  Compounders,  the  largest  PVC  compounder  in  Sub  Saharan  Africa,  has  expanded  its  range  and  compound  product  offering  to  now  also  offer  the  South  African  market  engineering  polymers,  opening  a  specialised  production  site  in  Marianhill,  KwaZulu-­Natal,  to  accommodate  this.

Continental  Compounders  compound  in  excess  of  40  000  metric  tons  a  year,  together  with  its  engineering  polymers  division.  The  engineering  division  was  established  in  2016  on  the  back  of  the  South  African  Automotive  Masterplan  (SAAM)  which  has  set  ambitious  targets  for  localisation.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  aim  is  to  raise  local  content  within  the  sector  to  60%  by  2035.  Operations  started  in  April  of  the  same  \HDU ZKHQ WKH Âż UVW PDFKLQH DUULYHG IURP the  USA. Jaco  Smith,  Commercial  Director,  says  that  the  PVC  division  has  been  doing  well  for  an  extended  period,  exporting  material  to  several  African  countries,  in  co-­operation  with  the  global  supply  group,  Snetor  of  France.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  shareholders  realised  that  PVC  was  in  a  mature  domestic  market  and  QHHGHG VRPH GLYHUVLÂż FDWLRQ 7KH FORVXUH of  other  domestic  compounders  also  led Â

An  aerial  view  of  the  new  Continental  Engineering  l Polymers  plants  in  Marianhil

to  some  opportunities  and  we  decided  to  extend  our  abilities  and  expertise  LQWR WKH SRO\ROHÂż QV DQG HQJLQHHULQJ polymers  area.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It  was  envisioned  that  most  technological  advances  are  being  made  within  the  engineering  compounding  sectors.  As  the  automotive  sector  also  HYROYHV LQWR QHZ Âż HOGV WKHUH ZLOO EH a  continuous  drive  for  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;newâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  types  of  compounds,â&#x20AC;?  Smith  adds.

The  engineering  polymers  division  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  Continental  Engineering  Compounds  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  is  52%  black-­owned  and  is  Level  2  BBBEE  accredited.

The  decision  to  relocate  the  engineering  polymers  plant  from  Pinetown  to  Marianhill  was  made  when  space  became  an  issue.  Smith  says  that  the  timing  with  the  closure  of  a  next-­door  facility  was  also  a  great  opportunity  to  have  both  plants  on  one  site.  This  has  also  made  the  sharing  of  resources  possible  with  added  cost  savings.

Main  capabilities  within  the  engineering  polymers  business The  core  focus  is  on  the  production  of  PP  and  PA-­based  engineering  compounds,  with  expansion  into  others  Dream team â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  Continental  Engineering  Compoundsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Byron  Stanley  (sales  and  marketing  executive),  Meloshnie  Daniel  (general  manager)  and  Yogesh  Jadhav  (polymer  engineer)

like  Styrenics  (ABS),  PC  and  speciality  masterbatches  in  the  near  future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  use  twin-­screw  technology  with  a  USA-­based  backing  and  pride  ourselves  on  our  quick  turnaround  times  and  customisation.  There  is  continued  investment  and  capacity  will  most  certainly  be  increased  within  the  short  term.  This  puts  us  far  ahead  of  imported  competitors,â&#x20AC;?  says  Smith.

The  expanded  range  of  engineering  SRO\PHUV QRZ RIIHUHG LQFOXGHV PRGLÂż HG polypropylene  (PP)  and  Nylon  (PA66  and  PA6).  These  will  come  in  variations  (see  the  advert  opposite).  Continental  Engineering  Compounds  also  intends  to  expand  its  engineering  polymers  into  the  global  market. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As  with  any  SA-­based  operation,  there  is  always  a  drive  to  earn  the  so-­called  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  currencies  and  we  will  certainly  expand  with  the  CEC  products  into  these  markets,â&#x20AC;?  says  Smith.

The  company  has  one  of  the  most  advanced  laboratories  in  the  compounding  industry  and  is  continually  investing  in  the  ODE WR EH DEOH WR DGDSW WR VSHFL¿ F FXVWRPHU requirements.

CEC  has  invested  in  the  services  of  a  technical  engineer  with  extensive  experience  in  the  development  of  engineering  compounds.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  are  developing  mostly  proprietary  IP  at  the  moment  but  are  looking  at  entering  into  JV/licensing/tolling  agreements  with  some  global  players,â&#x20AC;?  says  Smith. www.engineeringcompounders.co.za

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Our expanded range and product offering includes modified Polypropylene (PP) and Nylon (PA66 & PA6). As part of our efforts to meet the demand for engineering polymers, the company has opened a specialised production site for engineering polymers in KwaZulu-Natal.

Our compounds come in different variations, such as: Mineral Filled, Talc & Calcium Carbonate 20 to 50%

Flame retardant Halogen & Halogen-free systems

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Sustainable gear from Cape  Town  company  produces  range  of  bags  from  upcycled  waste ,163,5(' E\ DFWXDO ZDYHV DQG PDNLQJ idiomatic  ones,  eco-­brand  Sealand  Gear  LV PDNLQJ D VSODVK RQ WKH ORFDO DQG international  urban  adventure  scene.

Driven  by  sustainability  and  environmental  awareness,  Cape  Town-­ based  brand  Sealand  Gear  produces  a  range  of  bags  handmade  from  upcycled  yacht  sails,  Bedouin  stretch  tents,  advertising  banners,  recycled  plastic  bottles  and  other  durable  materials  that  ZRXOG RWKHUZLVH HQG XS LQ D ODQG¿ OO DQG WDNH \HDUV ± RU HYHQ FHQWXULHV ± WR biodegrade.

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Monta biopack â&#x20AC;&#x201C; self-adhesive tape Monta  Klebebandwerk  (Germany) Monta  biopackÂŽ LV WKH Âż UVW FHUWLÂż HG VXVWDLQDEOH VHOI DGKHVLYH WDSH PDGH in  Germany.  Made  from  about  90%  renewable  resources,  its  carrier  is  a  ELR EDVHG 3/$ Âż OP WKDW LV FRDWHG ZLWK D QDWXUDO UXEEHU DGKHVLYH 8QGHU industrial  composting  conditions,  this  packaging  tape  biodegrades  within  a  few  months.  Monta  biopack  meets  the  requirements  on  disintegration,  biodegradation,  ecotoxicity  and  material  characteristics  of  EN  13432,  ASTM  D  6400-­04,  AS  4736  (2006)  and  ISO  17088  (2012):  Monta  biopack  is  the  eco-­friendly  choice  for  sealing  cardboard  boxes,  biodegradable  bags  DQG IRU EXQGOLQJ Ă&#x20AC; RZHUV DQG JDUGHQ ZDVWH ,WV VXVWDLQDEOH UROO OHQJWK RI P and  1  200m  reduces  unnecessary  packaging  waste.  www.monta.de

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BioORMOCER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; functional barrier coatings Fraunhofer  Institute  for  Silicate  Research  ISC  (Germany)

polymer waste Founders  Mike  Schelbach  and  Jasper  Eales  are  both  passionate  surfers  who  have  translated  their  love  for  adventure  into  a  growing  business  that  in  2019  enjoyed  a  watershed  year.  The  young  brand  expanded  from  its  kiosk  at  the  V&A  Waterfront,  Cape  7RZQ WR ODXQFK LWV Âż UVW ÂľH[SHULHQFH VWRUHÂś at  nearby  Dock  Road  Junction,  as  well  as  getting  stocked  on  international  online  stores  Mr  Porter,  Matches  Fashion,  END  Clothing  and  Liberty  London.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;With  our  local  online  store  getting  more  and  more  orders  from  New  York,  Colorado  and  California,  our  major  initiative  is  to  build Â

a  direct  online  business  in  the  US.  Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re  also  working  with  sustainable  fashion  store  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  All  Good  Folk  where,  along  with  a  few  like-­minded  brands,  weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll  be  part  of  a  store-­ in-­store  set-­up  located  in  the  new  Thomas  Heatherwick-­designed  Coal  Drops  Yard  in  Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Kings  Cross.â&#x20AC;?

Exciting  things  are  happening  locally  too,  including  the  release  of  the  seasonal  collection  ranges  previously  only  available  on  the  global  online  stores  mentioned  earlier,  a  tote  bag  with  sneaker  brand  Vans,  and  an  eco-­sneaker  collaboration. www.sealandgear.com

THE  KZN  Marine  Waste  Network  South  Coast  was  launched  at  the  Toti  Lagoon  on  Saturday,  14  March.  The  river  catchment  project  that  is  an  extension  of  the  work  done  by  the  African  Marine  Waste  Network  and  focusses  on  four  key  activities:  waste  management  and  recycling,  education  and  awareness,  litter  booms  and  cleanup  campaigns.  For  more  info,  contact  Romi  Wentzel  of  Clean  Surf  Project  083  733  6468.

Ocean plastics a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;$150 billion problemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DURING  an  event  at  the  National  Geographic  Society  in  February,  the  investment  needed  to  solve  ocean  plastic  pollution  was  forecasted  in  the  range  of  $150  billion.  The  statement  came  during  a  keynote  presentation  by  Andrew  Morlet,  CEO  of  the  Ellen  MacArthur  Foundation,  which  has  spearheaded  efforts  to  shift  towards  a  circular  economy  across  multiple  industry  sectors.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  investment  is  not  a  $1  billion  problem,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  $150  billion  problem,â&#x20AC;?  he  said.  This  is  largely  in  response  to  a  pledge  by  the  industry-­ led  Alliance  to  End  Plastic  Waste  (AEPW),  which  had  previously  pledged  a  total  of  $1.5  billion  towards  the  effort  (FPF  reported).  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  know  that  the  developing  markets  are  not  going  to  be  able  to,  or  be  willing,  to  invest  that  kind  of  money  post  use,â&#x20AC;?  said  Morlet.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  need  to  have  industry  stepping  up  and  actually  contributing  to  the  creation  of  that  infrastructure  so  that  these  systems  can  grow.â&#x20AC;?

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Fraunhofer  ISC  has  developed  a  functional  barrier  coating  (bioORMOCERÂŽ)  that  enables  mono-­material  packaging,  paper-­based  and  compostable.  With  these  coatings,  the  properties  required  for  packaging  food,  cosmetics  and  pharmaceuticals  can  be  achieved.  The  packaging  can  be  easily  recycled  or  composted.  bioORMOCERÂŽ  is  bio-­based  and  compostable  and  it  uses  bioorganic  structures  from  www.isc.fraunhofer.de green  waste,  or  chitosan. Â

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joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council AMCOR  has  joined  the  Healthcare  Plastics  Recycling  Council  (HPRC),  a  coalition  of  industry  peers  across  healthcare,  recycling  and  waste  management  seeking  to  improve  recyclability  of  plastic  products  within  healthcare.  Amcor  will  support  the  coalition  with  extensive  expertise  in  packaging  design  for  medical  devices  and  applications  in  hospitals  and  other  treatment  settings.  The  industry  group  aims  to  address  all  dimensions  of  the  packaging  value  chain,  from  packaging  design  to  collection  systems  and  end  markets.  There  is  tremendous  potential  for  recycling  medical  device  packaging,  however,  the  nature  of  current  medical  packaging  materials Â

and  the  practical  considerations  of  recycling  segregation  systems  in  busy  healthcare  environments  will  require  a  new  approach.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  healthcare  industry  poses  a  unique  recycling  opportunity,â&#x20AC;?  said  David  Clark,  vice-­president  for  sustainability  at  Amcor.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amcor  has  global  experience  in  developing  more  easily  recyclable  packaging  and  we  share  HPRCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  vision  of  improving  recycling  rates  of  healthcare  plastics.â&#x20AC;?  In  January  $PFRU EHFDPH WKH Âż UVW JOREDO SDFNDJLQJ FRPSDQ\ pledging  to  develop  all  its  packaging  to  be  recyclable  or  reusable  by  2025.  www.amcor.com www.hprc.org

Closing cycles for polyurethane mattresses Both  companies  join  forces  in  the  PUReSmart  research  project  /  First  time  use  of  CO2-­based  cardyonŽ  product  in  mattresses

At  the  imm  Cologne  trade  fair  Recticel  will  present  WKH ¿ UVW FRPSOHWHO\ UHF\FODEOH SRO\XUHWKDQH PDWWUHVV RI LWV GeltexŽ EUDQG

RECTICEL  and  Covestro  are  working  together  to  develop  breakthrough  solutions  to  make  mattresses  more  sustainable  and  ready  them  for  a  circular  economy.  This  includes  the  research  of  raw  material  technologies  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  from  mattress  production  to  end-­of-­life  and  beyond.  The  goal  is  to  develop  a  complete  circular  product  life  cycle  and  turn  polyurethane  foam  into  a  truly  sustainable  material:  recover  the  used  material  (e.g.  mattresses)  and  turn  it  into  building  blocks  for  existing  or  new  products.  Besides  the  latest  project  to  recycle Â

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post-­consumer  waste,  Covestro  has  been  putting  emphasis  on  working  with  alternative  feedstock  for  many  years.  The  use  of  CO2  as  building  block  for  chemical  synthesis  has  been  the  focus  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  resulting  in  a  breakthrough  development:  a  CO2  polyol.  Recticel  was  the  ¿ UVW FRPSDQ\ WR VXSSRUW WKH GHYHORSPHQW of  Covestroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  CO2  polyol,  cardyonÂŽ,  and  to  LPSOHPHQW LW IRU WKH SURGXFWLRQ RI LWV Ă&#x20AC; H[LEOH foams.  In  January  2018,  Recticel  introduced  the  new  second  generation  of  its  GELTEXÂŽ foam  based  on  the  CO2  polyol.           Â

Polymer foam from ocean waste

UK  RAW  material  manufacturer,  JSP,  is  expanding  its  range  of  expanded  polypropylene  particle  foams  (EPP)  to  include  products  made  using  recycled  content.

The  new  grade,  known  as  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Arpro  35  Oceanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,  is  made  with  15%  recycled  maritime  industry  ZDVWH UHFRYHUHG IURP LWHPV VXFK DV Âż VKLQJ QHWV 34

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and  ropes  it  has  a  medium  bulk  density  of  about  34  grams  per  litre  (g/l)  and  is  suitable  for  lightweight  moulded  parts  with  densities  of  40-­70  g/l.  It  has  comparable  physical  properties  and  performance  as  Arpro  made  from Â

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%RUHDOLV SURGXFLQJ FHUWLÆ&#x153; HG renewable PP at own facilities in Belgium Collaboration  with  upstream  and  downstream  value  chain  partners  such  as  Neste  and  Henkel being  100%  renewable  and  sustainably  produced,  including  traceability  to  point  of  origin,  downstream  partners  from  a  variety  of  industries  such  as  consumer  packaging,  automotive,  healthcare  and  appliance  industries  can  now  commercialize  their  end-­use  products  with  a  lower  carbon  footprint  based  on  renewable  propylene  and  PP  produced  at  Borealisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Belgian  plants.  In  response  to  increasing  demand,  Borealis  is  working  with  value  chain  partners  to  expand  availability.

Henkel,  a  global  market  leader  in  the  adhesives  sector  and  known  for  its  strong  brands  in  Laundry  &  Home  Care  and  Beauty  Care,  has  already  embraced  the  values  of  the  circular  economy.  Having  made  the  use  of  sustainable  materials  a  key  pillar  in  its  packaging  strategy,  Henkel  is  committed  to  work  with  its  value  chain  partners  to  drive  sustainable  packaging  solutions.  Including  renewable  PP  content  in  the  packaging  of  a  major  Henkel  brand  over  the  course  of  the  year  marks  another  step  in  its  efforts  to  reduce  its  use  of  fossil  fuel-­based  virgin  plastics  by  50  percent  by  2025.

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BOREALIS  has  started  to  produce  polypropylene  (PP)  based  on  Neste-­produced  renewable  feedstock  in  its  production  IDFLOLWLHV LQ .DOOR DQG %HULQJHQ %HOJLXP 7KLV PDUNV WKH ¿ UVW time  that  Borealis  has  replaced  fossil  fuel-­based  feedstock  in  its  large-­scale  commercial  production  of  PP.  The  Belgian  plants  were  recently  awarded  by  the  ,QWHUQDWLRQDO 6XVWDLQDELOLW\ DQG &DUERQ &HUWL¿ FDWLRQ ,6&&

RUJDQL]DWLRQ ZLWK ,6&& 3OXV FHUWL¿ FDWLRQ IRU LWV UHQHZDEOH PP.  Taking  its  commitment  to  the  next  level  for  advancing  the  circular  economy,  Borealis  once  again  furthers  its  EverMindsâ&#x201E;¢  ambitions.  This  path  breaking  venture  in  sustainable  production  is  being  driven  in  close  collaboration  with  upstream  and  downstream  value  chain  partners  such  as  Neste  and  Henkel.  It  also  aligns  with  the  Borealis  aim  to  ensure  that  100%  of  its  consumer  products  are  recyclable,  reusable,  or  produced  from  renewable  sources  by  2025.

Borealis  and  its  upstream  partner  Neste  are  moving  the  industry  closer  to  a  circular  economy  of  plastics  thanks  to  the  production  start  in  December  2019  of  renewable  PP. After  producing  renewable  propane  using  its  proprietary  NEXBTLâ&#x201E;¢  technology,  Neste  sells  the  renewable  propane  to  the  Borealis  propane  dehydrogenation  plant  in  Kallo.  Here  it  is  converted  to  renewable  propylene,  then  subsequently  to  renewable  PP  at  Kallo  and  Beringen  plants.

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new  materials;;  the  tensile  strength  of  Arpro  35  Ocean  at  45  g/l  is  615  kPa  and  at  60  g/l  is  830  kPa. JSP  says  during  the  production  of  Arpro  35  Ocean,  7%  less  CO2  is  produced  when  compared  with  virgin  material.  7KH XQLTXH FRORXU SUR¿ OH RI WKH QHZ 2FHDQ JUDGH FRPHV as  a  result  of  only  recycled  material  from  end-­of-­life  (EOL)  maritime  industrial  waste  being  used.

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Impurity  content  of  no  more  than  0,05%  can  be  achieved  with  the  Tomra  technologies

Tomra  Sorting  Technology  develops  and  produces  sensor-­based  sorting  technologies  for  the  global  waste  treatment  and  recycling  industry.  It  has  already  installed  more  than  6,000  systems  in  over  100  different  countries

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can help overcome recycling business disruptions IT  IS  said  that  necessity  is  the  mother  of  invention.  In  WLPHV RI VRFLDO DQG EXVLQHVV GLVUXSWLRQV SHRSOH ¿ QG ZD\V to  overcome  the  challenge.  We  are  seeing  this  play  out  ZLWK WKH FRURQDYLUXV SDQGHPLF 7KH ZDVWH DQG UHF\FOLQJ industries  face  the  compounded  issue  of  material  and  labour  shortage  trends  for  the  foreseeable  future.  Recycling  RSHUDWLRQV PXVW PDNH WKH PRVW ZLWK WKH PDWHULDO WKH\ UHFHLYH ZLWK IHZHU ZRUNHUV â&#x20AC;&#x153;Advancements  have  been  made  in  sorting  circuit  DXWRPDWLRQ DW ERWK IURQW DQG EDFN HQGV ZKLFK KDYH KHOSHG recycling  operations  decrease  the  number  of  manual  sorters  ZKLOH LQFUHDVLQJ PDWHULDO SXULW\ ´ VDLG )DEUL]LR 5DGLFH KHDG of  global  sales  and  marketing  at  TOMRA  Sorting  Recycling  of  Germany. &KLQD 1DWLRQDO 6ZRUG LQ VWDUWHG WKH innovation  engine  for  plant  builders  and  PDQXIDFWXUHUV RI HTXLSPHQW XVHG DW 05)V DQG PHWDO UHF\FOLQJ \DUGV %HIRUH 1DWLRQDO 6ZRUG UHF\FOHG SURGXFW ZLWK XS WR LPSXULWLHV ZDV DFFHSWDEOH $IWHU LPSXULW\ FRQWHQW RI QR PRUH WKDQ ZDV PDQGDWHG DQG RWKHU FRXQWULHV HYHQWXDOO\ IROORZHG &KLQD¶V OHDG ³7KH LQGXVWU\ KDV JURZQ IURP PDWHULDO UHFRYHU\ WR UHF\FOHG SURGXFW UH¿ QLQJ ´ VDLG 7RPUD VDOHV PDQDJHU (ULF 7KXUVWRQ ³&RPSDQLHV ZDQW WKH VRUWLQJ FLUFXLW WR GR WKH PDMRULW\ RI WKH ZRUN VR WKH\ FDQ UHGLUHFW PDQXDO VRUWHUV WR EHWWHU XVH WKH WDOHQWV ´ Equipment  automation  is  helping  to  deliver  better  separation  of  mixed  materials  at  the  front  end  of  the  recycling  circuit.  The  expanded  use  of  more  advanced  front-­end  screening  and  separating  equipment  is  helping  to  better  classify  paper,  containers,  glass  and  metals,  based  on  VL]H FRORXU GHQVLW\ DQG EDOOLVWLF SURSHUWLHV ³7KH EHWWHU WKH VHSDUDWLRQ DW WKH IURQW HQG WKH PRUH HI¿ FLHQW WKH EDFN HQG VRUWLQJ ZLOO EH DQG WKH IHZHU PDQXDO VRUWHUV ZLOO EH UHTXLUHG ´ comments  Thurston.  2Q WKH FLUFXLW¶V EDFN HQG ZKHUH PDWHULDO LV VRUWHG LQWR ¿ QDO

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Biodegradable vs recyclable plastics Attractive  business  opportunities  in  both  IN  recent  years,  plastic  production  has  accelerated,  with  global  plastic  set  production  to  reach  600  million  tons  by  2030  if  production  continues  at  its  current  rate  of  growth.  Most  of  this  plastic  is  not  biodegradable,  with  30-­50%  of  it  being  produced  for  single-­use  applications.  This  creates  a  serious  environmental  problem  when  the  plastics  reach  the  end  of  their  life  cycle  and  plastic  waste  has  become  an  increasingly  pressing  issue  in  recent  years.  New,  biodegradable  plastics  and  better  recycling  strategies  are  two  promising  approaches  to  help  the  world  cut  down  on  plastic  waste.  Both  techniques  are  discussed  in  the  recent  IDTechEx  reports  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bioplastics  2020-­2025â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  and  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Green  Technology  and  Polymer  Recycling:  Market  Analysis  2020-­2030â&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

An  increased  focus  on  biodegradable  plastics  is  a  potential  solution  to  the  problem  of  plastic  waste.  Bioplastics,  polymers  produced  from  biological  feedstocks,  dominate  the  landscape  of  biodegradable  plastics  and  there  has  been  a  lot  of  excitement  over  the  last  decade  around  the  potential  of  biodegradable  bioplastics,  such  as  polylactic  acid  (PLA)  and  polyhydroxyalkanoates  (PHAs).  However,  the  reality  is  much  less  straightforward.  Firstly,  only  about  half  of  bioplastics  are  HYHQ ELRGHJUDGDEOH LQ WKH ¿ UVW SODFH -XVW EHFDXVH D PDWHULDO is  sourced  biologically  does  not  necessarily  mean  it  will  break  down  in  the  natural  environmental  and  many  well-­publicised  bioplastics,  such  as  the  biosourced  PET  used  in  Coca-­Colaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  PlantBottle,  are  not  biodegradable.

What  is  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;biodegradableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  plastic?

The  second  issue  is  around  what  is  meant  by  a  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;biodegradableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  plastic.  Most  consumers  would  generally  interpret  the  term  to  mean  that  the  plastic  will  be  broken  down  in  the  natural  environment  in  weeks  to  month;;  however,  many  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;biodegradableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  ELRSODVWLFV GR QRW ¿ W WKLV GH¿ QLWLRQ 3/$ IRU H[DPSOH LV commonly  labelled  as  biodegradable,  but  will  only  break  down  in  an  industrial  composting  facility  where  it  can  be  heated  to  a  high  enough  temperature  where  microbes  can  break  it  down  at  an  appreciable  rate.  If  a  PLA  bottle  were  dumped  into  the  ocean,  it  would  take  hundreds  of  years  to  break  down. Â

End-­of-­life  options  for  bioplastics:  separate  options  for  biodegradable  and  non-­biodegradable  bioplastics.  Source:  European  Bioplastics

Opportunities  for  recycling  in  the  polymer  value  chain.  Source:  IDTechEx  Research

Unfortunately,  many  regions  around  the  world  do  not  have  access  to  these  industrial  composting  facilities,  meaning  that  widespread  uptake  of  PLA  plastics  probably  would  not  lead  WR DQ\ HQYLURQPHQWDO EHQH¿ WV 7KLV LV QRW WKH FDVH IRU DOO bioplastics  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  PHAs  will  break  down  in  the  natural  environment  over  months,  as  will  the  starch  blends  and  nanocelluloses  that  have  been  gaining  in  popularity  in  recent  years.  Emerging  alternative  recycling  technologies Plastic  recycling  is  another  potential  avenue  for  overcoming  the  worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  plastic  waste  problem.  Although  global  recycling  efforts  have  increased  in  recent  years,  only  a  small  amount  of  plastic  waste  is  actually  recycled.  Existing  recycling  technologies  have  relied  on  mechanically  sorting  and  melting  plastic  waste,  which  frequently  leads  to  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;down-­cyclingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  of  materials  due  to  high  levels  of  contamination.  However,  there  is  a  range  of  emerging  alternative  recycling  technologies  that  could  lead  to  further  opportunities  in  the  polymer  value  chain.  For  example,  solvent  extraction  is  a  recycling  method  that  can  yield  a  pure  polymer  with  mechanical  properties  similar  or  potentially  identical  to  the  virgin  material.  Techniques  such  as  pyrolysis  and  other  forms  of  depolymerisation  can  be  used  to  create  fuels  and  chemical  feedstocks  from  waste  plastics  that  can  go  back  into  the  wider  value  chain,  contributing  towards  a  more  circular  economy.  Both  technologies  need  to  grow  to  take  meaningful  action  against  plastic  waste Both  an  increased  focus  on  biodegradable  plastics  and  polymer  recycling  could  help  the  world  overcome  its  problems  with  plastic  waste,  with  attractive  business  opportunities  in  both  regions.  Both  areas  also  struggle  to  compete  with  historically  low  oil  prices  that  make  conventional  production  and  disposal  of  single  use  plastics  by  far  the  cheapest  option,  although  emerging  technologies  are  helping  to  end  this  narrative.  Aspects  of  the  systems  are  in  competition  with  each  other  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  for  example,  an  increased  focus  on  recycling  will  lead  to  a  smaller  potential  market  for  bioplastics,  compounding  the  economic  issues  that  WKH ¿ HOG IDFHV +RZHYHU GHVSLWH WKLV ERWK WHFKQRORJLHV ZLOO likely  need  to  grow  in  order  for  the  world  to  take  meaningful  action  against  its  problem  with  plastic  waste. www.IDTechEx.com/Research JUN / JUL 2020

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SAVA awards VINYL A  game-­changer  for  PVC  products been  approved  for  high  human  contact  applications  and  THE  Southern  African  Vinyls  supports  a  circular  economy.

Association  (SAVA)  has  awarded  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  key  objective  with  introducing  the  Vinyl-­Dot  label  was  the  2020  Vinyl.  (Vinyl-­Dot)  to  21  Adri  Spangenberg,  chief  to  promote  our  member  companies  and  their  products  for  their  of  its  members,  following  their  H[HFXWLYH RIÂż FHU RI 6$9$ superior  performance  and  their  contribution  to  sustainability.   successful  completion  of  the  Gaining  the  right  to  display  this  label,  therefore,  sets  industry  associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Product  Stewardship  businesses  apart  from  their  competitors  and  Commitment  Benchmarking  Survey  (PSC). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gaining PDNHV LW HDV\ IRU EX\HUV DQG VSHFLÂż HUV WR The  Vinyl-­Dot  initiative  was  formally  the right identify  their  PVC  products,â&#x20AC;?  Adri  explains. launched  in  the  South  African  market  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moreover,  it  helps  to  clearly  identify  at  the  beginning  of  last  year  and  is  to display this those  suppliers  who  are  members  awarded  to  member  companies  product label...sets of  SAVA  and  therefore  subscribe  to  (including  material  suppliers,  businesses apart from the  Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Industry  Waste  converters  and  importers  of  vinyl  their competitors and Management  Plan  (IndWMP)  and  are  products  that  are  sold  on  the  local  committed  to  demonstrating  Extended  market),  free  of  charge  to  display  makes it easy for buyers Producer  Responsibilityâ&#x20AC;?. their  products  and  marketing  material.  and specifiers to The  companies  who  were  awarded  the  However,  it  has  to  be  renewed  identify their PVC 2020  Vinyl-­Dot  are: annually  and  is  only  issued  once  the  Alpha  Plast,  Associated  Additives,  Brenntag,  6$9$ ([HFXWLYH KDV FRQÂż UPHG WKDW productsâ&#x20AC;?

Cibapac,  Chem  Systems,  Chembridge  Additives,  the  member  adheres  to  SAVAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Product  Continental  Compounders,  Easipack,  elco  Plastics,  Stewardship  Commitment  Emeraude  International,  Innovative  PVC  Compounds,  According  to  Adri  Spangenberg,  SAVA  chief  executive  Isegen,  Marley  Pipe  Systems,  Mpact,  NCP  Chlorchem,  RIÂż FHU WKLV LV D SURGXFW ODEHO WKDW RIIHUV FXVWRPHUV VSHFLÂż HUV 3ODVWLFRPS 3RO\Ă&#x20AC; RU 6DVRO 6$330$ 6WUDQG *URXS and  markets  the  assurance  that  the  PVC  product  carrying  Developments  and  Sun  Ace  SA. this  quality  mark  is  lead-­free,  only  uses  additives  that  have Â

COVID-19 leaves its mark on the PVC SAVA  goes  virtual  with  2020  annual  general  meeting SAVAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  AGM  on  27  May  was  held  virtually  on  Zoom  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  and  the  process  was  interesting!  Members  from  around  the  country,  as  well  as  guest  speaker,  Philipp  Ciolek  from  Accenture  Consulting  in  Dusseldorf,  Germany,  gathered  to  discuss  how  the  COVID-­19  pandemic  is  impacting  the  chemicals  industry  worldwide,  and  future  prospects,  as  well  as  SAVAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  strategy  for  2020.

SAVA  chairman,  George  Dimond,  said  the  PVC  industry  around  the  world  is  known  for  its  resilience  and  adaptability  and  that  the  association  had  no  hesitation  about  embracing  the  possibilities  and  opportunities  it  was  afforded  through  the  use  of  technology  when  it  comes  to  communicating  with  LWV PHPEHUV IXO¿ OOLQJ LWV REOLJDWLRQV RU 38

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Addressing  the  SAVA  members,  media  and  other  interested  parties  who  were  logged  in  online,  he  warned  that  the  vinyls  industry  should  prepare  itself  for  a  challenging  and  intriguing  time  over  the  next  few  months  as  it  faces  possible  supply  chain  challenges,  expected  price  hikes  as  a  result  of  petrochemical  production  curtailments  in  lockdown  resulting  in  demand  outstripping  supply  and  dealing  with  job  losses,  a  struggling  economy  and  ¿ QDQFLDO FRQVWUDLQWV FDXVHG E\ WKH recent  lockdown.

Disruptive  impact  of  COVID-­19  on  the  global  chemicals  industry Guest  speaker,  Philipp  Ciolek,  manager  within  Accentureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Strategy Â

&  Consulting  practice,  echoed  these  warnings  live  from  DĂźsseldorf  in  Germany,  as  he  spoke  about  how  companies  operating  in  the  chemicals  industry  should  navigate  the  human  and  business  impact  of  COVID-­19. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Globally,  the  chemical  industry  is  no  stranger  to  disruption.  We  have  faced  and  successfully  navigated  the  negative  impacts  of  SARS,  the  trade  SROLF\ FRQĂ&#x20AC; LFW DQG WKH Âż QDQFLDO FULVLV However,  COVID-­19  is  unprecedented  in  its  impact  and  disruption  of  global  demand,  supply  chains,  and  customer/ LQYHVWRU FRQÂż GHQFH ´ &LROHN VDLG For  the  chemical  industry  in  particular,  these  challenges  are  compounded  by  the  fact  that  its  customer  industries,  such  as Â

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product label to 21 members According  to  Adri,  the  results  of  this  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  PSC  Survey  were  very  encouraging  and  proved  that  SAVA  was  making  important  inroads  in  the  industry.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  were  very  glad  to  see  that  all  of  our  members  have  phased  out  the  use,  supply  or  importing  of  potentially  harmful  additives  such  as  cadmium  stabilisers,  pigments  containing  hexavalent  chromium,  Bisphenol-­A  anti-­ R[LGDQWV RU VKRUW FKDLQ FKORULQDWHG SDUDI¿ Q ´ VKH VD\V SAVA  has  also  been  making  concerted  efforts  this  past  year  to  engage  with  retailers,  brand  owners  and  pressure  groups  to  educate  them  about  the  value  of  seeing  the  Vinyl-­Dot  on  SURGXFWV VXFK DV FOLQJ¿ OP VKRHV DQG DFFHVVRULHV Ã&#x20AC; RRULQJ HWF

Adri  says  that  the  feedback  has  been  very  positive  and  that  these  decision  makers  welcomed  the  proactive  steps  taken  aimed  at  cleaning  up  the  industry  and  introducing  a  transparency  and  accountability  where  long-­term  sustainability  is  concerned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vinyl  is  an  incredibly  versatile  product  and  is  used  in  a  wide  variety  of  different  industries  and  products.  The  Vinyl-­Dot  LV VHHQ DV D JDPH FKDQJHU IRU 39& SURGXFWV DQG FRQ¿ UPV our  commitment  to  strengthen  the  positive  social,  economic  and  environmental  impact  of  PVC.  We  encourage  the  public  WR EX\ 39& ZLVHO\ %X\ 9LQ\O ´ $GUL FRQFOXGHV www.savinyls.co.za

industry, but exciting opportunities await automotive  and  electronics,  are  deeply  affected  by  plant  shutdowns  and  the  disruption  of  sales  channels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In  the  weeks  following  the  COVID-­19  outbreak,  the  chemical  industry  share  price  index  dropped  further  and  more  deeply  than  it  did  in  previous  crises.  Furthermore,  the  oil  industry  is  experiencing  oversupply  in  tandem  with  weak  demand  resulting  from  reduced  economic  activity  associated  with  the  YLUXV 7KLV LV GLVUXSWLQJ WKH RLO¿ HOG chemical  business,  as  well  as  the  economics  of  alternate  feedstock  routes  DQG UHF\FOLQJ ´ KH H[SODLQHG Facing  disruptions  by  going  digital Whilst  these  are  very  real  and  concerning  impacts  on  the  industry,  Ciolek  stressed  there  are  certain  actions  that  could  be    >>  JUN / JUL 2020

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Covid-19 leaves mark on PVC industry <<     taken  and  implemented  immediately  in  order  to  mitigate  near-­ term  operational  risks  and  protect  the  people,  liquidity  and  operations  of  companies  operating  in  the  PVC  sector.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;More  than  anything,  the  COVID-­19  crisis  has  highlighted  the  importance  of  going  digital  in  a  world  disrupted  by  lockdown.  Unlike  many  other  sectors,  the  chemical  industry  is  not  in  a  position  to  stop  production  and  send  workers  home.  It  is  therefore  imperative  that  you  strike  the  right  balance  between  social  distancing  and  keeping  plants  running  to  provide  the  basic  necessities  for  society  through  the  use  of  a  fully  digital  marketing  and  sales  capability,  intelligent  automation,  robotics  and  remote  control,â&#x20AC;?  he  emphasized. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We  should  recognize  that  we  have  been  given  an  opportunity  to  reset  for  the  futureâ&#x20AC;Ś  to  strategically  re-­evaluate  business  models  and  plan  for  growth.  Companies  who  are  able  to  sense  short-­term  market  and  demand  trends  and  meet  these  needs  quickly  and  at  VFDOH ZLOO JURZ DQG Ă&#x20AC; RXULVK 6LPLODUO\ recognise  that  the  post-­COVID  world  will  not  be  the  same  as  before.  Take  your  digital  customer  interaction  seriously,  innovate  and  change  your  business  model  by  working  with  your  customers  and  value  chains.  If  you  DUH Âż QDQFLDOO\ VWURQJ QRZ LV WKH WLPH

to  look  out  for  acquisition  opportunities  DV FRPSDQLHV LQ Âż QDQFLDO GLVWUHVV are  forced  to  divest  assets,â&#x20AC;?  Ciolek  suggested. â&#x20AC;˘  For  more  information,  visit  Accentureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  general  COVID-­19  response  page  at  www.accenture. com/ie-­en/about/company/ coronavirus-­business-­economic-­ impact,  or  for  the  full  report  go  to  www.accenture.com/ie-­en/insights/ chemicals/coronavirus-­building-­ resilience-­amid-­disruption-­chemical-­ industry Past  successes  and  future  strategy 6$9$ FKLHI H[HFXWLYH RIÂż FHU $GUL 6SDQJHQEHUJ VLQJOHG RXW 6$9$ÂśV interaction  and  cooperation  with  the  Global  Vinyls  Council  and  Vinyls  Plus,  as  well  as  the  various  training  and  brand  building  initiatives  that  took  place  during  2019.  A  major  focus  for  the  Association  was  promoting  the  use  and  versatility  of  vinyls  to  key  decision  makers  within  the  Government,  to  brand  owners,  retailers  and  industry  bodies  (e.g.  Green  Building  Council  of  6$ E\ HGXFDWLQJ WKHP DERXW 6$9$ÂśV role  and  responsibilities,  strategic  objectives  and  its  various  projects. /DXQFKLQJ WKH &OLQJÂż OP &RPSOLDQFH ,QLWLDWLYH 6$9$ ODXQFKHG LWV &OLQJÂż OP Compliance  Framework  during  the  fourth  quarter  of  last  year.  This Â

initiative  integrates  all  members  of  WKH FOLQJÂż OP YDOXH FKDLQ ZKR DUH requested  to  sign  a  Declaration  RI &RPSOLDQFH 'R& WKDW DOO UDZ materials,  intermediates  and  substances  used  in  the  manufacture  RI WKHLU YLQ\O FOLQJÂż OP KDYH EHHQ IRRG approved;Íž  that  they  agree  to  comply  with  Good  Manufacturing  Practices  *03 DQG WKDW WKH\ FRPPLW WR using  correct  and  approved  labelling  codes  together  with  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Intended  Useâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  information.  )RXU RI 6RXWK $IULFDÂśV ELJJHVW VXSSOLHUV RI FOLQJÂż OP KDYH VLJQHG XS to  be  part  of  this  initiative  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  Mpact,  &LEDSDF 6WUDQG *URXS 'HYHORSPHQW and  Easypack,  who  have  all  agreed  to  have  their  products  and  documents  audited  at  every  level  in  the  supply  FKDLQ E\ DQ LQGHSHQGHQW 6$9$ representative  under  a  signed  NDA.  $OWKRXJK WKH Âż UVW URXQG RI DXGLWV were  interrupted  by  the  COVID-­19  lockdown,  the  association  says  it  is  eager  to  restart  this  process  as  soon  as  possible  and  that  it  looks  forward  to  reporting  back  to  the  industry  on  the  progress  made. â&#x20AC;˘  For  more  information  on  the  &OLQJÂż OP &RPSOLDQFH ,QLWLDWLYH YLVLW www.savinyls.co.za/pdf/Vinyl_ &OLQJÂż OPB&RPSOLDQFHB)UDPHZRUNB document.pdf

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BT Industrial joins SAPPMA Membership  key  for  participating  in  major  potable  water  projects

Kgomotso  Maphai,  executive  for  marketing,  sales  and  logistics  at  BT  Industrial

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stop  learning.  SAPPMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  dedication  to  providing  reliable  and  objective  design  information  to  the  market  by  way  of  consultations,  conferences  and  technical  literature  and  IXOÂż OOLQJ DQ LQVWUXPHQWDO UROH LQ XSJUDGLQJ DQG DPHQGLQJ existing  standards,  aligned  with  our  policy  of  continuous  learning  and  improvement.  We  were  therefore  eager  to  get  SAPPMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  endorsement  and  display  the  logo  on  our  pipes  in  order  to  demonstrate  to  clients  our  unwavering  commitment  to  quality,â&#x20AC;?  Kgomotso  says.  Because  membership  to  SAPPMA  is  also  one  of  the  key  requirements  for  participating  in  major  potable  water  projects,  Kgomotso  adds  that  the  membership  should  add  VLJQLÂż FDQW YDOXH DQG FUHGLELOLW\ WR WKH FRPSDQ\ÂśV RSHUDWLRQV 6$330$ FKLHI H[HFXWLYH RIÂż FHU -DQ 9HQWHU VDLG SAPPMA  was  pleased  to  welcome  BTI  as  a  member  and  supports  its  zero  tolerance  for  sub-­par  workmanship  and  commitment  to  quality  management. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In  the  markets  they  serve,  pipes  need  to  be  manufactured  within  strict  guidelines  to  ensure  water  is  not  polluted  and  that  it  wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  cause  risk  to  communities.   Similarly,  poorly  manufactured  pipes  pose  a  serious  threat  to   the  safety  of  miners  on  site  if  they  burst,  could  cause  unnecessary  delays  to  the  mining  process  and  result  in  avoidable  cost  HVFDODWLRQV WKDW HURGH WKH PLQHÂśV SURÂż WDELOLW\ ,W LV WKHUHIRUH vitally  important  for  BTI  to  be  able  to  demonstrate  that  they  produce  excellent  quality  pipes  that  work  optimally  and  pose  no  risk  to  their  end-­users,â&#x20AC;?  said  Venter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With  the  governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  renewed  commitment  to  improving  and  maintaining  the  countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  water  infrastructure,  we  look  forward  to  greater  opportunities  for  our  industry.  SAPPMA  will  be  supporting  BTI  and  our  other  members  to  ensure  they  have  the  necessary  processes  and  procedures  in  place  to  make  the  most  of  these  prospects  when  they  come  to  fruition,â&#x20AC;?  added  Venter.

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THE  Southern  African  Plastic  Pipe  Manufacturers  Association  (SAPPMA)  is  proud  to  welcome  BT-­Industrial  (BTI),  which  recently  signed  up  as  a  member.

The  BT  Industrial  Group  consists  of  three  specialised  business  units,  including  a  professional  services  division  that  focuses  on  project  management,  quantity  surveying  and  engineering  solutions;͞  a  strategic  investment  unit  that  provides  weather  risk  management  solutions  into  Africa;͞  and  a  business  division  that  includes  specialised  procurement  and  its  successful  pipe  manufacturing  and  installations  unit.

According  to  Kgomotso  Maphai,  BTIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  executive  in  charge  of  marketing,  sales  and  logistics,  the  company  made  the  decision  to  start  manufacturing  its  own  HDPE  pipes  in  2017  in  response  to  its  clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  needs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At  the  time,  we  struggled  to  ensure  the  on-­time  delivery  of  pipes  that  we  ordered.  We  soon  realized  that  for  us  to  protect  the  BTI  brand  and  our  reputation  for  delivering  quality  and  reliability,  it  would  be  necessary  for  us  to  remain  in  control  of  the  value  chain  and  therefore  to  start  producing  our  own  pipes,â&#x20AC;?  said  Kgomotso.

7KH FRPSDQ\ÂśV Âż UVW SLSH ZDV SURGXFHG LQ )HEUXDU\ 2019  at  its  Roodekop  premises.  Today,  this  100%  black-­ owned  industrial  solutions  company  supplies  and  installs  +'3( SLSHV DQG DFFHVVRULHV VWXE HQGV Ă&#x20AC; DQJHV < SLHFHV valves,  nuts  and  bolts.   Their  main  contracts  are  to  supply  water  reticulation  to  communities  for  consumption  as  well  as  for  use  in  key  mining  projects  where  the  water  table  needs  to  be  decanted  to  alternative  sites  in  order  to  allow  miners  to  access  the  seam  of  raw  material  below  the  water  table.  All  of  their  HDPE  piping  supply  and  installation  projects  are  managed  by  a  team  of  professional  engineers  ZKR DUH TXDOLÂż HG LQ SLSH V\VWHP GHVLJQ VXSSRUWHG E\ WKH FRPSDQ\ÂśV RQ VLWH SURIHVVLRQDOV VLWXDWHG DW VDWHOOLWH RIÂż FHV in  New  Vaal  and  Witbank.

Explaining  BTIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  commitment  to  quality,  Kgomotso  says:  ³:KHQ ZH Âż UVW YHQWXUHG LQWR WKH +'3( PDQXIDFWXULQJ space,  our  research  told  us  that  quality  and  reliability  were  the  two  key  components  of  a  successful  company.  BTI  is  passionate  about  producing  and  delivering  quality.  As  D UHVXOW RXU Âż UVW VWHS ZDV WR HQVXUH WKDW ZH DWWDLQHG WKH SABS  SANS  4427  accreditation,  followed  shortly  after  by  WKH ,62 FHUWLÂż FDWLRQ IRU TXDOLW\ PDQDJHPHQW V\VWHPV As  production  started  to  pick  up  and  demand  for  our  pipes  grew,  it  became  important  for  us  to  also  get  SAPPMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  approval  of  our  strict  quality  protocols.â&#x20AC;?

The  BTI  quality  management  team,  led  by  their  head  of  HQJLQHHULQJ )DUDL &KDPLVD DWWHQGHG 6$330$ÂśV 3LSHV XII  conference  last  year  and  found  the  event  to  be  very  informative  and  a  great  place  to  network  with  other  industry  leaders  and  potential  clients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our  company  policy  is  one  that  states  that  you  never Â

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as pipe manufacturers return to work Without  continuous  intervention,  product  quality  and  standards  inevitably  deteriorate SOUTH  Africa,  like  the  rest  of  the  world,  is  facing  a  stark  new  reality  of  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;life  after  lockdownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  as  the  outbreak  of  the  Coronavirus  recently  forced  companies  to  shut  down  their  RSHUDWLRQV IRU Âż YH ZHHNV $V SLSH manufacturers  have  now  been  allowed  to  resume  their  operations,  many  of  them  have  to  do  so  with  a  reduced  workforce  and  a  negatively  impacted  FDVK Ă&#x20AC; RZ 7KH 6RXWKHUQ $IULFDQ Plastic  Pipe  Manufacturers  Association  (SAPPMA)  has  urged  pipe  makers  and  pipeline  installers  to  avoid  giving  in  to  the  temptation  of   compromising  on  quality  or  sidestepping  certain  processes  and  procedures  for  the  sake  RI VDYLQJ D IHZ 5DQGV â&#x20AC;&#x153;Piping  systems  is  one  of  the  key  HOHPHQWV RI D FRXQWU\ÂśV LQIUDVWUXFWXUH Communities  are  relying  on  the  fact  that  the  pipes  we  provide  for  their  water,  sewage,  telecommunication  DQG JDV VXSSO\ ZLOO ODVW IRU Âż IW\ WR a  hundred  years  before  they  need  UHSODFLQJ 6LPLODUO\ D ZLGH VSHFWUXP of  industries,  such  as  mining,  agriculture,  telecommunication,  building  and  construction  also  need  pipelines  they  can  trust  as  the  cost  of  failure  in  terms  of  disruption  and  repairs  is  prohibitive,â&#x20AC;?  says  Jan  9HQWHU FKLHI RIÂż FHU RI 6$330$ Venter  warns  past  experience  has  shown  that  manufacturers  quickly  look  for  ways  to  save  money  or  take  shortcuts  when  the  economy  takes  a  GRZQZDUG WXUQ Âł:LWKRXW FRQWLQXRXV intervention,  product  quality  and  VWDQGDUGV LQHYLWDEO\ GHWHULRUDWH :H then  end  up  seeing  things  like  pipes  that  are  underweight  or  shorter  in  42

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Real  issue  is  human  behaviour have lower carbon It  should  therefore  be  abundantly  clear  that  the  It  is  a  fact  that  our  modern  lives  would  be  emissions. virtually  impossible  without  the  use  of  plastics.  real  issue  that  needs  to  be  addressed  is  not  the  Almost  every  sector  or  industry  relies  on  plastics  to  use  of  plastics,  but  human  behaviour.  Every  piece  make  life  easier,  safer,  and  more  convenient.  Plastics  of  carelessly  discarded  litter  has  the  potential  of  ending  give  us  reliable  performance  at  an  affordable  price.  Think  up  in  the  environment  or  polluting  our  oceans.  Municipalities  about  the  many  applications  of  plastics  in  the  healthcare  that  fail  to  put  effective  waste  management  systems  environment,  automotive  industry,  technology,  building  in  place,  not  only  fail  their  citizens,  but  jeopardize  the  and  construction  and  mining.  More  and  more  of  health  of  our  planet  as  they  are  inviting  a  waste  the  plastics  used  in  these  sectors  are  either  crisis  to  happen.  recyclable  or  are  being  manufactured  with  2YHU WKH SDVW \HDUV RXU PHVVDJH a  percentage  of  recycled  plastic  contents  has  never  changed:  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plastics  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  litter  as  product  designers  and  developers  are  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  people  do!â&#x20AC;?  Every  piece  of  plastic  JUDVSLQJ WKH WUHPHQGRXV EHQHÂż WV DQG has  value  and  has  the  potential  to  be  savings  afforded  to  them  by  supporting  repurposed  and  recycled  into  something  the  circular  economy. new.  Whilst  a  battle  rages  on  around  the  LVVXH RI OLWWHU LQ WKH HQYLURQPHQW 3ODVWLFV_6$ Plastics  use  less  energy,  reduce  waste,  and  its  members  will  continue  to  make  a  have  lower  carbon  emissions tangible  difference  through  its  various  clean-­up  Over  the  past  few  years,  numerous  RSHUDWLRQV VXFK DV FRRUGLQDWLQJ 6RXWK LQGHSHQGHQW VFLHQWLÂż F VWXGLHV KDYH Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  participation  in  the  International  been  conducted  to  compare  the  Coastal  Clean-­Up,  Operation  Clean-­ environmental  footprint  of  plastics  6ZHHS ULYHU FDWFKPHQW SURMHFWV DQG versus  other  packaging  materials.  Time  ongoing  education  campaigns  around  and  again,  these  life  cycle  analyses  the  country. have  proven  that  plastics  require  By  Anton  Hanekom,  Executive  Director  of  Plastics/SA

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Unique pilot programme 66%  of  reclaimers  in  pilot  reported  increased  recycling  support  from  households A  UNIQUE  recycling  pilot  programme  in  Joburg  has  delivered  welcome  results  for  a  sector  brought  to  its  knees  by  the  coronavirus  lockdown,  with  informal  reclaimers  now  returning  to  work  after  months  of  enforced  quarantine.  Data  shows  how  the  programme  not  only  boosted  the  cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  recycling  rates  and  the  number  of  households  which  actively  recycle,  but  also  created  much-­needed  income  opportunities  in  the  informal  sector.

Supported  by  organisations*  including  the  national  body  for  PET  plastic  bottle  recycling,  PETCO,  and  the  African  Reclaimers  Organisation  (ARO),  work  on  a  pilot  programme  titled  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Building  an  Inclusive  Circular  Economy:  Recycling  with  Reclaimers  in  Johannesburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  began  in  earnest  in  mid-­2019.  The  pilot  kickstarted  in  Auckland  Park  and  Brixton  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  with  more  areas  now  expected  to  follow  suit  on  the  back  of  the  projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  success.  The  relationship-­building  initiative  follows  in  the  wake  of  reclaimersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  reports  that  they  are  often  harassed,  ignored  and  misunderstood  by  residents.  It  began  with  a  survey**  of  50  reclaimers  participating  in  the  pilot  in  Brixton  and  Auckland  Park  to  identify  the  working  standards  of  the  cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  informal  recycling  collectors.  Before  the  survey  PETCO  donated  100  000  clear  plastic  recycling  collection  bags  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  made  from  100%  recycled  content  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  to  ARO  members  to  distribute  to  residents  in  their  collection  areas.  $PRQJ WKH Âż QGLQJV WKH VXUYH\ Âą ZKLFK IRUPHG SDUW of  a  baseline  study  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  noted  that  66%  of  the  reclaimers  said  that  providing  households  with  clear  plastic  bags  for  recyclables  increased  the  number  of  agreements  they  had  with  residents  to  save  recyclable  materials  for  them.  Further  solidifying  the  reclaimer-­resident  relationship  was  a  donation  earlier  in  March  this  year  of  400  recycling  wheelie  bins  by  Safripol  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  a  manufacturer  of  high-­density  polyethylene  and  polypropylene  plastic  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  which  reclaimers  in  Bordeaux  handed  over  to  residents  there.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;These  reclaimers  are  entrepreneurs  and  extremely  proud  of  the  work  they  do,â&#x20AC;?  said  Belinda  Booker,  PETCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  collections  and  training  project  manager.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;They  are  up  at  3am  and  walk  long  distances  to  collect  recyclables.  Not  having  to  scratch  through  bags  of  general  waste  means  they  can  collect  more  and  earn  more,  with  dignity.â&#x20AC;?

Awareness  and  information  campaign  A  resident,  Angela  Schaerer,  who  has  been  mobilising  members  of  the  Bordeaux  South  Residents  Association,  said  many  fellow  residents  were  not  actively  separating  materials  or  recycling  materials  before  the  partnership  with  the  reclaimers  was  established. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now  we  have  an  easy  way  to  do  this  while  supporting  industrious  people  who  help  our  environment,â&#x20AC;?  said  44

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Rethinking  recycling:  African  Reclaimers  Organisation  members  (from  left)  Eva  Mokoena  and  Luyanda  Hlatshwayo  hand  over  recycling  bins  to  Joburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Bordeaux  South  suburb  in  early  March  2020

Schaerer,  adding  that  information  about  the  programme  was  shared  via  WhatsApp,  pamphlets  and  email  QHZVOHWWHUV DQG UHVLGHQWV ZHUH VHHLQJ WKH EHQHÂż WV RI D cleaner  suburb  thanks  to  the  initiative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Previously,  residents  tended  to  ignore  or  harass  reclaimers.  Now  people  greet  reclaimers,  separate  materials  for  them,  provide  refreshments,  and  take  time  to  learn  more  about  their  work  and  their  personal  stories.â&#x20AC;?

Since  last  year,  the  ARO  has  embarked  on  an  awareness  and  information  campaign  in  support  of  the  recyclables  separation  programme,  with  workshops  and  clean-­up  activations  at  schools,  universities  and  community  events,  ARO  organiser  Eli  Kodisang  said.   â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having  a  personal  relationship  [with  reclaimers]  makes  residents  more  willing  to  separate  their  materials,  as  they  understand  the  difference  it  makes  to  the  daily  life  of  the  reclaimer  and  her  or  his  family,â&#x20AC;?  Kodisang  said.   According  to  David  Drew,  a  board  director  of  PETCO  representing  brand  owners,  the  pilot  programme  also  meant  that  the  materials  collected  were  â&#x20AC;&#x153;cleaner  and,  as  a  result,  easier  to  recycleâ&#x20AC;?.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Separation  in  the  home  is  something  that  everyone  can  do.  This  is  an  organic  African  solution  and  deserves  our  support,â&#x20AC;?  said  Drew.  *  The  pilot  project  is  being  conducted  in  the  Johannesburg  suburbs  of  Brixton  and  Auckland  Park.  It  is  the  joint  initiative  of  the  African  Reclaimers  Organisation  (ARO),  Unilever,  and  the  University  of  the  Witwatersrand,  with  additional  support  and  sponsorship  from  PETCO,  POLYCO,  The  Glass  Recycling  Company,  Fibre  Circle,  Packaging  South  Africa,   Auckland  Park  Residents  Association,  and  the  Brixton  Community  Forum. **  The  survey  formed  part  of  a  â&#x20AC;&#x153;baseline  studyâ&#x20AC;?,  undertaken  from  June  to  November  2019  by  Social  Survey  Africa,  looked  to  establish  measures  of  impact  for  the  pilot  project  which  aims  to  test  a  new  approach  to  reclaimer  integration  and  separating  recyclables  at  household  level,  in  which  reclaimers  are  responsible  for  providing  a  separation  service  and  are  paid  for  doing  so. Â

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boost for recycling sector FACTBOX Highlights  of  the  baseline  study  were  prepared  by  Wits  University  academic  Dr.  Melanie  Samson,  who  has  researched  waste,  reclaimers  and  recycling  for  almost  two  GHFDGHV 6KH QRWHV WKDW WKH SLORW SURJUDPPH LV VLJQL¿ FDQW for  two  reasons: ,W LV WKH ¿ UVW SURMHFW LQ 6RXWK $IULFD WKDW LV GHYHORSLQJ D PHFKDQLVP WR LQWHJUDWH LQGLYLGXDO UHFODLPHUV $V WKH PDMRULW\ RI UHFODLPHUV GR QRW ZDQW WR MRLQ FRRSHUDWLYHV and  according  to  CSIR  92%  of  waste  cooperatives  in  6$ IDLO LW LV FUXFLDO WKDW ZH ¿ QG RWKHU ZD\V WR LQWHJUDWH reclaimers.   ,W LV WKH ¿ UVW SURMHFW LQ 6RXWK $IULFD WR SLORW SD\LQJ reclaimers  for  the  collection  service  that  they  provide. Â

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â&#x20AC;¢  Residents  earning  over  R7,000/month  were  more  likely  to  separate  their  waste  than  those  earning  less  (68%  vs Â

DQG â&#x20AC;¢  Reclaiming  is  a  full-­time,  long-­term  vocation,  with  96%  of  reclaimers  reporting  their  work  as  fulltime  and  30%  reporting  their  weekly  earnings  at  between  R400  and  R500.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  baseline  study  demonstrated  that  residents  are  open  to  working  collaboratively  with  reclaimers  to  increase  separation-­at-­source  and  improving  working  conditions  for  reclaimers.  Separation  rates  can  be  increased,  and  separation  RI SODVWLF ERWWOHV FDQ EH LQFUHDVHG ´ 6DPVRQ QRWHG â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  pilot  has  the  potential  to  increase  volumes  of  recyclables  collected,  improve  relationships  between  residents  and  reclaimers,  and  improve  reclaimersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  incomes  and  working  conditions.  The  pilot  will  also  provide  important  insights  into  how  to  design  separation  at  source  SURJUDPPHV WKDW LQFOXGH UHFODLPHUV ´

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Highlights  from  the  study  noted  by  Samson  included  that:  â&#x20AC;¢  The  provision  of  clear  recycling  bags  for  reclaimers  to  give  to  residents,  donated  by  PETCO,  â&#x20AC;&#x153;made  a  VLJQL¿ FDQW GLIIHUHQFH´ â&#x20AC;¢  Over  90%  of  residents  believed  reclaimers  should  be  allowed  to  collect  recyclables  and  more  than  80%  EHOLHYHG UHFODLPHUV VKRXOG EH SDLG IRU WKHLU ZRUN

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Dowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Packaging Honouring  innovation  in  packaging  design  across  the  value  chain CONGRATULATIONS  to  Dow  Packaging  Innovation  Award  winners  for  2019!  After  evaluating  nearly  250  submissions  from  more  than  30  countries  around  the  world,  the  independent  judging  panel  awarded  the  companies  and  products  with  this  yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  top  honours.  Here  we  take  a  look  at  the  award  winners  who  used  polymers  in  their  designs.

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By Dai Nippon Printing Co

'DL 1LSSRQ 3ULQWLQJ &R GHVLJQHG WKH '13 IXQFWLRQDO ¿ OP complex  PET  plastic  bottle  to  deliver  the  functionality  of  glass  without  the  drawbacks  of  breakability,  costly  shipping,  and  recycling  contamination.  The  DNP  bottle  is  lightweight,  recyclable,  and  virtually  unbreakable,  all  with  a  glass-­like  luxury  look.  In  addition  to  obtaining  a  unique  appearance,  this  bottle  can  also  be  provided  with  DQ R[\JHQ EDUULHU EHFDXVH WKH ¿ OP DQG 3(7 DUH LQ FORVH contact  with  each  other  in  a  peelable  state.

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By Embrapa Food Technology

Embrapa  Food  Technology,  the  National  Institute  of  Technology  and  Macromolecular  Institute  (IMA)  of  Federal  University  of  Rio  de  Janeiro  (UFRJ)  developed  packaging  for  fruits  that  makes  the  most  of  refrigeration  to  keep  food  fresh.  The  two-­part  container  is  rigid,  but  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  also  closable  over  a  PET-­type  plastic  where  the  fruits  are  packaged.  It  maintains  fruit  TXDOLW\ ORQJHU WR VLJQL¿ FDQWO\ reduce  post-­harvest  losses  to  below  5%  and  decreases  energy  use  in  the  lower  cold  chain  of  the  supply  chain.

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By ProAmpac and Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Oréal

Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Oréal  and  ProAmpac  reimagined  the  REDKEN®  Flash  Lift  Bonder  Inside  to  minimise  material  use  and maximise  functionality.  The  newly  GHVLJQHG VSRXWHG Ã&#x20AC; H[LEOH SRXFK RQO\ UHTXLUHV a  developer  to  complete  the  application  process,  giving  users  a  portable,  useful  alternative  to  multiple  rigid  containers.  A  unique  curved  spout  prevents  powder  fumes  and  guides  product  into  the  easy-­open  lid  that  doubles  as  a  measuring  cup  for  added  convenience.

Innovation Awards DIAMOND FINALISTS OpTri, a Collapsible Bottle for Tube Feeding Nutrition

By Danone Nutricia Research

'DQRQH 1XWULFLD 5HVHDUFK KDV GHVLJQHG DQG GHYHORSHG WKH OpTri  bottle  for  tube  feeding  products  that  are  prescribed  to  patients  who  cannot  eat  or  swallow  independently  and  need  to  be  fed  via  a  tube.  The  technological  features  of  the  bottle  reduce  the  risk  of  contamination  because  it  allows  for  gravity  to  collapse  the  bottle  without  the  need  of  air  inlet.  OpTri  was  created  in  collaboration  with  patients,  caregivers,  parents  and  health  care  professionals.  The  OpTri  bottle  saves  time  for  users  and  is  easier  to  use  thanks  to  its  ergonomic  shape,  integrated  big-­eyed  hook,  easy-­to-­navigate  label  and  non-­detachable  Ã&#x20AC; LS WRS FDS 7KH 2S7UL ERWWOH LV DOVR EHWWHU IRU WKH SODQHW LW LV recyclable,  and  manufacturing  of  tube  feeds  packaged  in  OpTri  allows  for  85%  reduction  of  water  use  and  21%  reduction  in  CO2  emissions  compared  to  current  pouch  packaging.

Sustainable, 100% Recyclable Frosch Pouch Made of Polyethylene

By Werner & Mertz GmbH and Mondi Group

Trumanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Starter Kit Trumanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Starter  Kit  aims  to  provide  an  alternative  to  single-­use  plastic  bottles  for  household  cleaners,  because  only  15%  of  single-­ use  household  cleaner  containers  land  in  a  recycle  bin  in  the  United  States.  Each  of  Trumanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  cleaners  are  made  with  a  concentrate  DQG FDUWULGJH V\VWHP WKDW HQDEOHV FRQVXPHUV WR UHSHDWHGO\ UH¿ OO WKH bottle  with  water  from  their  sink.  Each  cartridge  is  fully  recyclable  and  uses  up  to  96%  less  plastic  than  a  typical  cleaning  product.

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Werner  &  Mertz  GmbH  and  Mondi  Group  developed  the  sustainable,  100%  SRO\HWK\OHQH 3( )URVFK SRXFK WR UHSODFH LWV SUHYLRXV PXOWL PDWHULDO Ã&#x20AC; H[LEOH SDFNDJLQJ IRU YDULRXV SURGXFWV 7KH QHZ PRQR PDWHULDO 3( ¿ OP ZDV GHYHORSHG to  be  100%  recyclable  by  eliminating  barriers  (like  EVOH)  and  adhesives  that  can  SUHYHQW UHF\FODELOLW\ 7KH SDFNDJH¶V GHFRUDWLRQ LV SULQWHG RQ D 3( ¿ OP 1R DGGLWLRQDO PDWHULDOV DUH GLVWXUELQJ WKH QHDU LQIUDUHG 1,5 GHWHFWLRQ GXULQJ VRUWLQJ )LQDOO\ UH¿ OOLQJ DQ H[LVWLQJ )URVFK ERWWOH E\ XVLQJ WKLV SRXFK VDYHV XS WR PDWHULDO

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GOLD AWARDS

Coffeemate natural bliss cold brew with Amcor Geo-­Strap base

By Amcor

Coffeemate®  natural  bliss®  Cold  Brew  bottle  with  Amcorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  vacuum-­resistant  Geo-­Strapâ&#x201E;¢  base  replaces  an  easily  dented  bottle  design,  and  helps  Nestlé  deliver  a  packaging  experience  for  its  customers  that  aligns  with  the  natural  bliss  brand  -­  high  quality,  simplicity  and  all-­natural  ingredients.  Amcorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  packaging  engineers  worked  with  Nestlé  to  use  polyethylene  terephthalate  (PET)  to  create  a  lightweight,  sleek  and  clear  bottle,  with  the  Geo-­Strap  base  to  prevent  denting  and  RYHU¿ OOLQJ LQ 1HVWOp¶V VXSSO\ FKDLQ

LuxCRâ&#x201E;¢ Depolymerisation Process

By DuPont Teijin Films

DuPont  Teijin  Filmsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  LuxCR  depolymerisation  process  helps  to  overcome  challenges  of  mechanical  recycling  and  food  contact  compliance  for  recycled  plastics.  It  de-­polymerises  mechanically  recovered  PET  back  into  the  BHET  monomer  unit  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  indistinguishable  from  virgin  monomers.  That  BHET  base  monomer  is  then  re-­polymerised  DQG FRQYHUWHG LQWR D UDQJH RI %23(7 ¿ OPV for  applications  ranging  from  food  packaging, Â

Finish 0%

By RB and Drukpol.Flexo

RB  and  Drukpol.Flexo  created  Finish  0%,  a  fully  recyclable  pouch  with  an  all-­polyethylene  (PE)  structure.  The  company  had  to  work  through  some  common  challenges  for  PE  to  formulate  it  properly  for  recyclability,  functionality  and  performance.  The  company  was  able  to  use  existing  lines  to  process  the  new  PE  material,  requiring  no  additional  capital  investment  for  new  machinery.

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to  labels  and  to  ID  cards.  The  products  it  creates  have  the  same  mechanical,  physical  and  optical  properties  as  it  would  with  virgin  material,  and  the  process  has  gone  through  a  full  assessment  for  food  contact  compliance  including  migration  and  NIAS  testing  at  an  accredited,  independent  external  laboratory.

Bag-­in-­Bag for Extreme Drop Resistance

By Huhtamaki PPL

Huhtamaki  PPL  Ltdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Bag-­in-­Bag  pouch  is  designed  WR SURWHFW JUDQXODU IUHH Ã&#x20AC; RZLQJ SURGXFWV IURP VSLOOLQJ impact  and  extreme  handling  with  an  inner  poly  liner  that  stretches  to  absorb  shocks,  a  K  seal  at  the  bottom  and  side  gussets  reinforced  with  nylon  for  high  impact  &  drop  resistance.  Alternatively,  it  makes  room  for  multiple  compartments  within  the  pouch  for  brands  to  push  complimentary  products  to  consumers  as  part  of  sales  promotions.

SILVER AWARDS

100% PCR Dish Soap Cap

By Weener Plastics

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Orders  are  now  available  for  the  Legend  480,  a  front-­engined,  rear-­wheel-­ drive,  manual  transition  two-­seater  FRXSH HQJLQHHUHG ZLWK D FDUERQ ¿ EUH composite  chassis  for  light  weight  as  well  as  style.  The  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;480â&#x20AC;&#x2122;  in  the  name  UHÃ&#x20AC; HFWV WKH FDU¶V KRUVHSRZHU RXWSXW 7KH FDU¶V FDUERQ ¿ EUH FKDVVLV DQG sculptured  lines  will  be  developed  by  Mulholland  Composites,  also  part  of  the  Mulholland  Group,  using  processes  GHYHORSHG DQG XVHG WR SURGXFH )RUPXOD One  and  GT  racers.  The  Legend  480  will  be  built  at  Mulholland  Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Derby  factory.          www.mulholland.group.com     Â

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on composites Mainly  hit  the  composite  demand  in  aircraft  manufacturing

POST  COVID-­19,  the  report  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;COVID-­19  Impact  on  Composites  Market  by  Fibre  Type,  Resin,  End-­use  Industry  and  Region  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  Global  Forecast  to  2021â&#x20AC;&#x2122;,  the  global  composites  market  size  is  expected  to  decline  from  $90.6  billion  in  2019  to  $82.9  billion  by  2021,  at  a  negative  growth  rate  of  4.4%  over  2019.  Thermoset  composites  accounted  for  the  largest  share  in  the  global  composites  market  during  the  forecast  period  in  terms  of  value  and  volume. Â

The  aerospace  and  defense  end-­use  industry  accounted  for  the  largest  share  in  the  global  composites  market  during  the  forecast  period  in  terms  of  value.

The  aerospace  industry  is  a  major  consumer  of  composites.  Growing  environmental  concerns  and  the  search  for  high  strength  light-­weighting  PDWHULDO WR LQFUHDVH IXHO HI¿ FLHQF\ have  put  composites  in  the  limelight  in  the  aerospace  and  defense  industry.  The  COVID-­19  pandemic  has  pushed Â

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As  design  work  for  the  2020  model  got  underway,  the  Corvette  team  picked  10  structural  parts,  including  the  traditionally  aluminium  bumper  beams,  that  could  be  evaluated  for  potential  production  as  new,  IXOO\ FDUERQ ¿ EUH UHLQIRUFHG SODVWLF &)53 SDUWV (YHQWXDOO\ WZR &)53 SDUWV RQ WKH &RUYHWWH the  rear  bumper  beam  and  a  removable  underbody  close-­out  panel  for  the  centre  structural  tunnel  were  developed  further.

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COMPOSITES Physicists keep improving â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;smartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; composites for biomedical sensors IKBFU  physicists  have  successfully  tested  the  new  magnetic  micro  wire-­ based  concept  of  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;smartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  composites  production.  The  new  composites  are  related  to  the  multiferroic-­class  materials  which  have  mutually  controlled  magnetic  and  electric  properties.  The  effects  observed  in  the  compositions  are  considered  to  be  a  perspective  platform  for  creating  new  devices  from  energy  converters  to  highly  sensitive  sensors.

These  magnet-­electrical  sensors  are  of  high  demand  because  of  their  use  in  health  monitoring  devices.  There  already  are  prototypes  of  the  sensors  and  further  research  is  going  on  to  improve  the  sensorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  functional  characteristics.

The  IKBFU  Laboratory  of  Novel  Magnetic  Materials  scientists  will  use  the  amorphous  microwire  composite  as  a  magnetic  component.  This  approach  will  allow  the  scientists  to  get  a  compact  human-­hair  thick  sensor,  capable  of  registering  even  very  weak  magnetic  ¿ HOGV www.eng.kantiana.ru

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Mo  explains:  Possibilities  and  limitations  of  hot-­air  dryers HOT-­AIR  dryers  are  suited  to  preheating  and  drying  non-­hygroscopic  or  slightly  hygroscopic  plastics.  These  attractively-­priced  systems  use  ambient  air  to  dry  plastics  by  carrying  the  surface  moisture  away,  but  without  the  use  of  desiccants.  Use  of  ambient  air  means  that  drying  results  will  vary  depending  on  prevailing  weather  conditions.

Hot-­air  dryers  operate  within  an  open  cycle.  Ambient  DLU LV GUDZQ WKURXJK D ¿ OWHU KHDWHG DQG WKHQ SDVVHG through  the  resin  granulate  in  the  drying  hopper  before  EHLQJ YHQWHG WR WKH IDFWRU\ Ã&#x20AC; RRU 6RPH GU\HUV IHDWXUH D changeover  valve  to  allow  partial  recirculation  of  the  humid  DLU 'U\LQJ WHPSHUDWXUH DQG DLU Ã&#x20AC; RZ UDWH FDQ EH FRQWUROOHG via  the  heater/blower  unit.  Hot-­air  dryers  transfer  heat  via  convection.  The  current  relative  humidity  of  the  ambient  air  is  a  key  factor  when  using  hot-­air  dryers,  as  it  has  a  direct  impact  on  results.  As  ambient  air  is  heated,  its  relative  humidity  sinks,  increasing  its  moisture  holding  capacity.  At  a  given  drying  temperature,  the  climate-­dependent  moisture  content  of  the  ambient  air  and  its  temperature  give  rise  to  different  relative  humidities  and  thus  to  different  equilibrium  states.  This  means  that  the  performance  of  hot-­air  dryers  varies  between  summer  and  winter.  For  example,  drying  a  nylon  resin  with  hot  air  in  the  summer  can  cause  the  materialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  moisture  to  increase  rather  than  decrease.

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It  is  not  possible  to  achieve  very  low  residual  moisture  with  hot-­air  dryers.  It  is  theoretically  possible  to  increase  drying  temperature,  especially  for  materials  with  high  initial  moisture  content;;  however,  there  is  a  risk  of  thermal  damage  to  the  material.

Hot-­air  dryers  are  also  suitable  for  preheating  plastics  to  keep  the  thermal  feed  conditions  constant.  Often  the  hot-­air  dryer  is  mounted  directly  on  the  feed-­throat  of  the  processing  machine.  Preheated  resin  increases  the  energy  HI¿ FLHQF\ RI WKH V\VWHP LPSURYLQJ SURGXFWLYLW\ DQG UHGXFLQJ power  consumption.  â&#x20AC;¢ MOTAN-­COLORTRONIC IS REPRESENTED IN SA BY GREENTECH MACHINERY, TEL: +27 (0)11 595 8320

askmo@moscorner.de www.greentechmachinery.co.za

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Winners all the way!

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ASICS Corporation (Japan), Associated partners: Innovative Composite Center of Kanazawa Institute of Technology (Japan), Nagase ChemteX Corporation (Japan) & Suncorona Oda Co Ltd. (Japan).

A  breakthrough  shaping  methodology  using  pre-­ IRUPHG UDQGRPO\ RULHQWHG XOWUD WKLQ &)573 WDSHV 7KH Âż QHVW GHWDLO PRXOGLQJ LV QRZ SRVVLEOH ZLWK &)573 DV DFFRPSOLVKHG LQ WKLV VSLNH OHVV VSULQWLQJ VKRH >> KEY  BENEFITS Ć? 5HYROXWLRQDU\ VSLNH OHVV VWUXFWXUH ZDV GHVLJQHG IRU HĆ? FLHQW SRZHU WUDQVPLVVLRQ Ć? 8OWUD WKLQ &)573 WDSHV ZHUH GHYHORSHG E\ LQGXVWU\Ć&#x2030;V Ć&#x203A; UVW PDQXIDFWXULQJ V\VWHPV Ć? 1HZ &)573 SURYLGHV WKH Ć&#x203A; QHVW GHWDLOHG PRXOGDELOLW\ DQG PDWHULDO ZDVWH UHGXFWLRQ Ć? 1HZ &)573 UHGXFHV SURGXFWLRQ FRVW ZLWKRXW VDFULĆ&#x203A; FLQJ DQ\ PHFKDQLFDO SURSHUW\ Ć? :HOO EDODQFHG FRPELQDWLRQ EHWZHHQ OLJKWZHLJKW DQG EHQGLQJ VWLĆ&#x161; QHVV

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LIGHTWEIGHT & LINER-­LESS CARBON SUBSCALE CRYOTANK Hankuk carbon (South Korea)

Achieved  30%  of  the  space  launch  vehicle  weight  reduction  by  replacing  the  current  fuel  tank  to  renewal  OLQHU OHVV FDUERQ FRPSRVLWHV FU\RWDQN www.hcarbon.com/eng/

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>> KEY Â BENEFITS â&#x20AC;˘ Lightweight â&#x20AC;˘ Manufacturing technology without liner for Korean satellite launch vehicle type Ć? WLPHV KLJKHU LPSDFW UHVLVWDQFH WKDQ VWHHO WDQN â&#x20AC;˘ Lower weight

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PUBLIC VOTE

DESTINY THERMOPLASTIC RESIN TRAIN FRONT END Stratiforme Industries (France), Associated partners: Arkema (France), ASMA (France), Plateforme Canoe (France), Crepim (France), Imt Lille - Douai / Armines (France) and Stelia Composites / Airbus (France)

The DESTINY project aims to launch a new range of FRPSRQHQWV IRU FRPPHUFLDO DLUFUDIW LQWHULRU ¿ WWLQJV DQG UDLO applications based on thermoplastic composites. >> KEY BENEFITS www.stratiforme.com

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PROCESS

LINE FOR TAILORED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE BLANKS Engel Austria GmbH (Austria), Associated partner: FILL GmbH (Austria)

The line, consisting of a pick-­and-­place stacking cell and a heating-­ and-­cooling consolidation unit, is capable producing a tailored thermoplastic blank within a cycle time of one to three minutes. >> KEY BENEFITS Ɛ +LJKO\ HƝ FLHQW SURGXFWLRQ RI WKHUPRSODVWLF WDLORUHG FRPSRVLWH EODQNV Ɛ 7DSH RULHQWDWLRQ DQG WKLFNQHVV YDULDWLRQ LQ WKH EODQN IRU EHVW ZHLJKW VDYLQJ Ɛ 3UHFLVH FRQWURO RI JDS DQG RYHUODS EHWZHHQ WDSHV XVLQJ D YLVLRQ V\VWHP Ɛ %DVH OD\HU DQG FRPELQDWLRQ RI GLƚ HUHQW WDSH PDWHULDOV DUH SRVVLEOH Ɛ 7KH PDWHULDOV DQG WKH SURFHVVLQJ OHDG WR FRPSRQHQWV WKDW DUH IXOO\ UHF\FODEOH

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COMPOSITES DESIGN

PROJECT BRAINSTORM Far-UK Ltd (UK), Associated partners: Composite Braiding Ltd (UK), Transport Design International Ltd (UK) and the Warwick Manufacturing Group - University of Warwick( UK)

Light rail getting lighter! Very lightweight composite tubes in a novel design for light railcar structures produce lower investment and manufacturing costs, as well as reducing carbon emissions.

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www.far-­uk.com

RECYCLING

CLOSED LOOP RECYCLING OF EPOXY COMPOSITES Cobra international (Thailand), Associated partners: Aditya Birla Chemicals Limited - Advanced Materials (Thailand), Starboard Co. Ltd (Thailand), The Maui Fin Company - MFC (USA)

Cobra and Aditya Birla Chemicals present a sustainable solution for closed loop recycling of infused epoxy mould WRROV DQG WKHUPRVHW HSR[\ 570 ZDWHU VSRUWV ¿ QV IRU Starboard and MFC. >> KEY BENEFITS Ɛ &RQWULEXWHV WR FLUFXODU HFRQRP\ DQG D VXVWDLQDEOH ZRUOG Ɛ *URXQG EUHDNLQJ WKHUPRVHW FRPSRVLWH UHF\FOLQJ Ɛ (QG RI OLIH UHF\FOLQJ DQG UHFRYHU\ RI FRPSRVLWH FRPSRQHQWV Ɛ &ORVHG ORRS UHF\FOLQJ SURFHVV HQDEOHG Ɛ 3URGXFWLRQ WRROLQJ UHF\FOHG LQ KRXVH

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MASS-­PRODUCED FLAX FIBRE ROOFS Mecelec (France), Associated partners: IDI (France), IMU (France), JC DECAUX (France), MGI, Polyprocess (France), SF Composites (France), Terre de Lin (France)

7KH Âż UVW DSSOLFDWLRQ RI Ă&#x20AC; D[ Âż EUH %0& IRU PDVV SURGXFWLRQ 7KH 0RUULV column  dome,  was  designed,  tested  and  launched  in  under  a  year. >> KEY  BENEFITS â&#x20AC;˘ Controlled environmental footprint Ć? 8VH RI D ELR VRXUFHG Ć&#x153; D[ PDW â&#x20AC;˘ Compromise between mechanical properties and optimised costs â&#x20AC;˘ Rapid market launch â&#x20AC;˘ Easier mechanical assembly

www.mecelec.fr

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NORSEPOWER ROTOR SAIL LIGHTWEIGHT SOLUTION

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Gurit UK Ltd (UK), Associated partners: Comaxel Sp. z o.o.

(POLAND), Gurit (Switzerland) & Norsepower Oy Ltd. (FINLAND)

Norsepower  Rotor  Sail  Solution  helps  freight  and  passenger  vessels  to  reduce  fuel  costs  by  5-­30%,  by  enhancing  the  propulsion  system  of  a  vessel  by  using  wind  as  an  auxiliary  propulsion  measure. >> KEY  BENEFITS â&#x20AC;˘ Reducing fuel costs and emissions â&#x20AC;˘ Compatibility with environmental regulations â&#x20AC;˘ Short payback time compared to alternatives Ć? 6XVWDLQDELOLW\ LPDJH EHQHĆ&#x203A; WV

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not one drop is lost! â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;That  which  is  given  free,  has  no  value  to  the  recipientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

BY Â MIKE Â SMART, Â PR. Â ENG., Â B.SC. Â (HONS) Â CIV. Â ENG., Â MSAICE

WHEN  viewed  from  space  our  home,  Earth,  is  the  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Blue  Planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  because  of  its  water  that  is  unique  in  space  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  as  far  as  we  know.  We  demand  water  is  supplied  to  us  clean,  wholesome  and  in  adequate  quantities.  Whereupon  we  make  it  dirty  and  demand  it  is  removed  and  disposed  of  safely.  We  treat  water  as  an  inexhaustible  commodity  that  has  little  value  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  almost  with  contempt.  However,  water  is  the  most  precious  commodity  on  Earth.  Remember:  no  water;;  no  life.

Humanity  appears  to  place  little  value  on  water.  It  places  great  value  on  unimportant  things.  Gold  for  example,  which  before  electricity  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  an  excellent  conductor  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  had  little  useful  value,  it  was  purely  decorative.  Admittedly  it  doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  corrode,  and  it  does  look  pretty,  particularly  worn  as  jewellery,  otherwise  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  useless.  Why  then  has  humanity,  throughout  history,  placed  enormous  value  on  it;;  stolen  it;;  killed  for  it;;  even  given  away  empires  for  it?  Humanityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  value  systems  seem  a  little  distorted.

At  ORT  International  Airport  recently,  I  purchased  a  750ml  bottle  of  water,  it  cost  R65  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  nearly  R87  000  per  kilolitre!  In  the  Cape,  a  5-­litre  bottle  of  water  from  a  supermarket  cost  R23.49,  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  R4  698  per  kilolitre.  Cape  Town  scrambled  to  initiate  a  source  of  desalinated  water  during  the  drought  last  year.  The  cost  of  desalinated  water  varies  from  about  US$0.70  (R12.60)  per  kilolitre  for  large  plants  (325  000  kl/day)  to  about  $3.20  (R57.60)  per  kilolitre  for  small  plants  (<4  000  kl/day).  Municipal  water  costs  vary  from  area  to  area  -­  in  Northern  Gauteng  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  about  R31  per  kilolitre  and  sold  on,  in  bulk,  at  about  R11.35/kl.  If  people  pay  what  they  do  for  good  potable  water,  why  do  we  sell  it  for  R31  from  municipalities  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  or,  in  some  cases,  give  it  away?

We  know,  because  of  business  and  other  large  quantity  users  of  water,  we  must  keep  the  cost  down.  But  businesses  that  use  large  volumes  of  water,  including  agriculture,  the  largest  consumer,  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  always  need  potable  quality  water.  Therefore,  what  we  need  is  a  duplicate  supply  system  for  recycled  water  of  adequate  quality  to  satisfy  the  needs  of  large  industrial  users.  Exactly  what  Durban  (Ethekwini)  municipality  did  for  Mondi  Paper  Mill  in  Mobeni  about  40  years  ago  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  a  new  idea.  The  cost  of  providing  this  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;industrial  qualityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  water  can  be  recovered  in  an  economically  acceptable  period  with  a  possible  cost  saving  to  industry  to  increase  its  viability.

Municipal  supply  systems  in  a  bad  state  of  repair All  existing  municipal  supply  systems,  from  the  treatment  works,  that  donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  treat,  to  the  reticulation  system,  that  irrigate,  are  in  a  dismally  poor  state  of  repair,  after  a  quarter  of  a  century  of  no  maintenance  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  like  Eskom.  It  is  estimated  South  Africa  loses  about  R7.2  billion  worth  of  water  per  annum  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  a  lot  of  repair  work  is  required  to  existing  systems.  The  supply  of  potable  water  is  big  business.  Furthermore,  South  Africans  consume  more  water  per  capita  than  the  world  average,  in  a  semi-­arid  to  arid  country  that  receives  less  than  50%  of  the  global  average  rainfall  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  and  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  get  worse.  When  the  electricity  goes  off,  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  inconvenient.  7KLV ZLOO SDOH LQWR LQVLJQL¿ FDQFH ZKHQ ZDWHU stops  coming  out  of  the  taps.  The  dire  situation  of  Eskom  is  exactly  that,  dire.  But  beneath  us,  out  of  sight  and  out  of  mind,  when  we  walk  and  drive,  is  another  dire  situation  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  the  condition  of  municipal  piping  systems.

We  need  a  plan  of  action  that  must  be  implemented  as  a  matter  of  extreme  urgency,  as  follows:   Water  and  wastewater  treatment  plants  must  operate  â&#x20AC;¢ to  prescribed  standard. â&#x20AC;¢  Identify  and  supply  large  industrial  consumers,  through  a  dedicated  system,  with  water  of  adequate  quality. â&#x20AC;¢  Initiate  repair  and  maintenance  programmes  of  municipal  water  supply  systems. â&#x20AC;¢  Incrementally  increase  the  cost  of  potable  water,  when  it  LV SRWDEOH WR UHÃ&#x20AC; HFW LWV WUXH YDOXH â&#x20AC;¢  Ensure  the  piping  systems  provide  the  required  quality  and  service  life  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  not  less  than  100  years. â&#x20AC;¢  Enlist  the  assistance  of  industry  associations,  like  SAPPMA  and  IFPA,  to  ensure  documentation,  procurement,  inspection,  installation  and  commissioning  provide  conforming  piping  systems.

It is estimated South Africa loses about R7.2 billion worth of water per annum

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To  transport  water,  a  precious  commodity,  from  producer  to  consumer  demands  the  best  available  piping  system  materials  that  ensure  not  one  drop  is  lost  and  the  systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  service  life  is  not  less  than  100  years.  Conforming  quality  WKHUPRSODVWLF SLSHV DQG ¿ WWLQJV PDGH DQG VXSSOLHG locally  by  South  African  companies,  are  the  solution  to  the  problem.  7KHQ ZKHQ ZH KDYH ZKROHVRPH SRWDEOH ZDWHU Ã&#x20AC; RZLQJ from  our  taps  in  adequate  quantities,  we  can  charge  appropriate  rates  for  the  most  precious  commodity  on  Earth.  And  water  will  be  treated  with  the  respect  it  deserves  and  our  home,  Earth,  will  remain  the  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Blue  Planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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HDPE pipes market set to boom by 2027 Huge  demand  for  infrastructural  development  and  water  supply  across  the  globe market  players  involved  in  the  industry  LQFOXGLQJ WKHLU FRUSRUDWH RYHUYLHZ ¿ QDQFLDO summary,  and  SWOT  analysis.

The  report  offers  insightful  and  detailed  information  regarding  the  various  key  players  operating  in  the  PDUNHW WKHLU ¿ QDQFLDOV VXSSO\ FKDLQ trends,  technological  innovations,  key  developments,  apart  from  future  strategies,  acquisitions  &  mergers,  and  market  footprint.  The  global  HDPE  pipes  market  report  has  been  segmented  on  the  basis  of  type,  application,  and  region.

Growing  demand  from  water  irrigation  systems  in  agriculture  industry  coupled  with  urbanisation,  resulting  in  upgrading,  expansion  and  huge  demand  for  infrastructural  development  and  water  supply  across  the  globe,  is  expected  to  drive  growth  of  the  target  market.  Furthermore,  growing  sewage  disposal  infrastructure  is  also  expected  to  increase Â

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demand  for  HDPE  pipes  and  drives  the  market  over  the  forecast  period.  Innovations  and  technological  advancements  in  HDPE  pipes  is  expected  to  create  new  opportunities  for  the  market  players  in  the  near  future.  Many  industries  are  replacing  systems  pipes  with  HDPE  SLSHV RZLQJ WR WKH QXPHURXV EHQH¿ WV RYHU cast  iron  (CI)  and  galvanised  iron  pipes  *, SLSHV +RZHYHU Ã&#x20AC; XFWXDWLQJ SULFHV RI raw  materials,  may  hinder  growth  of  the  target  market  over  the  forecast  period.

On  the  basis  of  type,  the  PE  63  segment  LV H[SHFWHG WR KROG VLJQL¿ FDQW VKDUH LQ the  market  over  the  forecast  period  abd  is  projected  to  be  the  most  lucrative  segment  owing  to  increasing  use  of  PE  63  pipes  in  drinking  water  applications.

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RESEACH  company  Trusted  Business  Insights  of  the  UK/USA  has  published  an  updated  study,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;High  Density  Polyethylene  Pipes  Market  2019-­2026â&#x20AC;&#x2122;,  in  which  it  suggests  that  the  HDPE  pipe  sector  is  expected  to  show  good  growth  again  from  2027.

The  report  contains  market  predictions  related  to  market  size,  revenue,  production,  CAGR,  consumption,  gross  margin,  price,  and  other  substantial  factors.  While  emphasising  the  key  driving  and  restraining  forces  for  this  market,  the  report  also  offers  a  complete  study  of  the  future  trends  and  developments  of  the  market.  The  report  further  elaborates  on  the  micro  and  macroeconomic  aspects  including  the  socio-­political  landscape  that  is  anticipated  to  shape  the  demand  of  the  HDPE  pipes  market  during  the  forecast  period  (2019-­2029).

It  also  examines  the  role  of  the  leading Â

What  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  you  do  with  plastic  pipe?  Here  are  some  incredibly  smart  (and  cheap!)  ways  to  use  this  do-­it-­ all  material  around  your  home  and  workshop.

Bike  Rack

Accessorise  your  mower

Drill  Dock

Perfect  for  a  corner  of  the  garage,  this  DIYer  used  PVC  to  make  a  bike  rack  WKDW KROGV ¿ YH ELNHV XSULJKW 'HSHQGLQJ RQ \RXU ELNH ZKHHO VSHFL¿ FDWLRQV \RX can  modify  dimensions  so  they  all  ¿ W VQXJO\ <RX FDQ DOVR EXLOG D ZDOO mounted  bike  rack  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  see  how  here  www.familyhandyman.com/project/ how-­to-­build-­a-­wall-­mounted-­bike-­ rack-­with-­storage/

If  you  keep  a  few  tools  handy  while  you  mow,  you  can  deal  with  stray  weeds  as  you  notice  them  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  no  need  to  hunt  for  them  later.  Short  sections  of  PVC  pipe  taped  to  the  mowerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  handle  will  hold  tools  and  other  necessities.

Keep  your  drill(s)  and  accessories  organised  and  close  at  hand  to  make  your  DIY  projects  run  smoothly.  By  investing  just  two  hours,  you  can  build  this  wall-­mounted  drill  dock  to  house  everything  you  need.  Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  top  shelf  for  accessories,  a  wider  lower  shelf  for  larger  items  such  as  battery  packs,  and  the  clever  use  of  3-­inch  PVC  piping  makes  hanging  holsters  IRU GLIIHUHQW GULOO DWWDFKPHQWV +HUH¶V RXU JXLGH WR ¿ YH PXVW have  attachments.  The  instructions  for  this  drill  dock  can  be  found  at  www.familyhandyman.com/project/diy-­drill-­dock/  and  LQFOXGH DGYLFH RQ KRZ WR FXVWRPL]H WKH GRFN WR ¿ W \RXU GULOO

WORLD NEWS Gas Leak at LG Polymersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plant in India leaves 10 dead AT  least  10  people  have  died  and  hundreds  have  fallen  sick  due  to  a  styrene  gas  leakage  from  LG  Polymersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  chemical  plant  in  Visakhapatnam,  the  southern  state  of  India.  The  gas  leakage  occurred  due  to  the  negligence  of  factory  workers  amidst  the  coronavirus  lockdown  in  India.

The  incident  took  place  at  3am  on  the  morning  of  7  May  in  RR  Venkatapuram  village  where  residents  immediately  complained  of  burning  sensation  in  the  H\HV DQG EUHDWKLQJ GLI¿ FXOWLHV UHSRUWV local  media.  Fire  engines,  ambulances  and  the  police  rushed  to  the  spot  to  take  control  of  the  situation.  The  leakage  of  styrene  gas  in  the  area  caused  panic  LQ QHDUE\ YLOODJHV DQG SROLFH RI¿ FLDOV started  to  evacuate  them.

Swarupa  Rani,  Assistant  Commissioner  of  Police  in  Visakhapatnam  in  a  statement  to  news  agency  AFP  said  that  the  gas  leaked  from  huge  tanks  that  had  been  unattended  due  to  the  coronavirus  lockdown  in  India  since  late  March.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  gas  was  left  there  because  of  the  lockdown.  It  led  to  a  chemical  reaction  and  heat  was  produced  inside  the  tanks,  and  the  gas  leaked  because  of  that.â&#x20AC;?

The  plant  produces  polystyrene  and  expandable  polystyrene.  Established  in  1961  as  Hindustan  Polymers,  the  company  was  acquired  by  South  Koreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  LG  Chem  and  renamed  as  LG  Polymers  India  in  the  late  1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.  The  company  is  currently  one  of  the  leading  manufacturers  of  polystyrene  in  India.              Â

COVID-19

the manufacturing Opportunities  exist  to  leverage  on  proven  designs  and  methods By  Carlos  López-­Gómez,  Lucia  Corsini,  David  Leal-­Ayala  and  Smeeta  Fokeer

AS  the  global  Covid-­19  emergency  continues  to  unfold,  one  urgent  problem  is  the  shortage  of  critical  supplies  such  as  masks,  ventilators  and  test  kits  for  both  WKH KHDOWKFDUH VHFWRU DQG WKH ZLGHU SRSXODWLRQ 3ROLF\ PDNHUV DUH FDOOLQJ IRU ¿ UPV WHEN  (timeline  according  to  local  context) Estimate  critical  supply*  needs  and  shortages

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WHO &225',1$7(6 Goal:  rapid  manufacturing  repurposing  to  address  supply  shortages Opportunities  for  policy  PDNHUV WR OHYHUDJH

High-­level  political  backup

 Research  and  technology  organisations

international  cooperation

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Manufacturing  base  and  innovation  networks Flexible  regulatory  framework Finance

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UK  chemical  company  INEOS  and  UPM  Biofuels  have  entered  a  long-­term  renewable  raw  material  supply  agreement.  According  to  the  agreement,  UPM  supply  UPM  BioVerno,  raw  material  from  wood  pulp  processing  renewable  residue,  to  INEOS  KÜln,  Germany.  INEOS  will  use  the  renewable  raw  material  to  develop  ELR DWWULEXWHG SRO\ROH¿ QV The  new  materials  will  be  used  in  a  broad  range  of  applications,  including  plastic  food  packaging,  medical  and  pipes.  The  material  will  also  be  used  to  produce  bio-­attributed  polyvinyl  chloride  (PVC).

The  European  FLEXPOL  project  has  developed  an  innovative  antibacterial  SODVWLF ¿ OP XVLQJ nanoencapsulated  essential  oils  WKDW LV PRUH eco-­friendly  than  current  K\JLHQL]DWLRQ PHWKRGV

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critical supplies:

repurposing challenge across  manufacturing  sectors  to  temporarily  repurpose  their  production  to  increase  global  production  capacity.  Building  on  a  recent  study,  an  article  by  Carlos  López-­Gómez,  Lucia  Corsini,  David  Leal-­Ayala  and  Smeeta  Fokeer  published  by  the  United  Nations  Industrial  Development  Organization  (UNIDO),  reviews  some  of  the  key  manufacturing  challenges  involved  in  repurposing  and  discusses  potential  ways  to  mitigate  them.  (see  www.unido.org/news/covid-­19-­critical-­supplies-­ manufacturing-­repurposing-­challenge) The  World  Health  Organization  (WHO)  has  published  a  list  of  Covid-­19  critical  items  facing  global  shortage,  grouped  into  three  categories  (see  Table  1).  Ideally,  manufacturers  would  address  the  spike  in  demand  by  simply  speeding  and  scaling  up  production.  Despite  efforts  by  companies  to  expand  their  current  capacity,  governments  using  accumulated  stockpiles,  and  people  switching  to  substitutes,  there  is  still  a  gap  between  the  supply  and  demand  of  these  essential  products.  The  gap  is  likely  to  continue  to  grow  before  a  vaccine  against  Covid-­19  is  found,  KLQGHULQJ HIIRUWV WR HIIHFWLYHO\ ¿ JKW WKH SDQGHPLF DURXQG WKH ZRUOG Governments  around  the  world  are  calling  on  manufacturers  to  temporarily  repurpose  their  manufacturing  lines  to  meet  this  shortfall.  Japan  is  providing  business  subsidies  to  ramp  up  the  production  of  masks;;  the  UK  has  set  up  a  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ventilator  challengeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  ZKLFK DHURVSDFH DXWRPRWLYH DQG ,&7 ¿ UPV KDYH UHVSRQGHG to;;  China  is  repurposing  state-­owned  enterprises;;  and  the  US  LV LVVXLQJ YHQWLODWRU FRQWUDFWV WR DXWRPRWLYH ¿ UPV +RZHYHU the  repurposing  journey  is  fraught  with  challenges. )RU RQH FRPSHWLQJ SURGXFW GHVLJQV PD\ OHDG WR VLJQL¿ FDQW delays.  Governments  including  those  of  the  UK  and  South  $IULFD KDYH VKDUHG VSHFL¿ FDWLRQV RI PLQLPDOO\ FOLQLFDOO\

acceptable  ventilators  and  have  requested  their  manufacturers  to  coalesce  around  these.  Table  1:  COVID-­19  critical  items  and  what  might  be  repurposed Category

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Protective  personal  equipment  (PPE)

â&#x20AC;¢  Gloves,  examination â&#x20AC;¢  Gloves,  surgical â&#x20AC;¢  Gogg  les,  protective â&#x20AC;¢  Gown,  protective â&#x20AC;¢  Face  shield â&#x20AC;¢  Mask,  particulate    respirator â&#x20AC;¢  Mask,  surgical

â&#x20AC;¢  Textile  factories â&#x20AC;¢  Garment  plants â&#x20AC;¢  Yarn  spinning  mills â&#x20AC;¢  Electronics  assembly  plants â&#x20AC;¢  Injection  moulding  facilities â&#x20AC;¢  Prototyping  shops  (including    3D  printing)

Diagnostic  equipment

â&#x20AC;¢  Lab  screening  test  kit Â&#x2021; /DE FRQ¿ UPDWLRQ WHVW NLW â&#x20AC;¢  RT-­PCR  kit â&#x20AC;¢  Extraction  kit â&#x20AC;¢  Cart  ridges  for  RT-­PCR    automatic  systems â&#x20AC;¢  Swab  and  viral  transport    medium

â&#x20AC;¢  Pharmaceutical  preparations â&#x20AC;¢  Biopharmaceutical    preparations â&#x20AC;¢  Pilot  biotech  plants â&#x20AC;¢  Clinical  research    laboratories

Clinical  care  equipment

â&#x20AC;¢  Pulse  oximeter â&#x20AC;¢  Concent  rator  02,  l0L,    230V,  50  Hz+  acc. â&#x20AC;¢  Nasal  oxygen  cannula,    with  prongs. â&#x20AC;¢  Ventilator  patient,  for    adult,  pediatric. â&#x20AC;¢  CPAP  with  tubing  and    patient  interfaces  for    adult  and  pediatric. â&#x20AC;¢  Suction  pump,  mechanical Â&#x2021; +LJK Ã&#x20AC; RZ QDVDO FDQQXOD   (HFNC)

â&#x20AC;¢  Automotive  production  lines â&#x20AC;¢  Aerospace  manufacturing    plants â&#x20AC;¢  Specialized  engineering    service  and  testing  facilities â&#x20AC;¢  Manufacturing  technology    and  innovation  centres â&#x20AC;¢  Vacuum  cleaner  assembly    plants â&#x20AC;¢  Machining  shops

RQ GHYHORSPHQW RI DQWLEDFWHULDO Æ&#x203A; OP Uses  nanoencapsulated  essential  oils nanocapsules  from  being  destroyed  during  the  compounding  phase  of  processing.

As  a  result  of  this  project,  which  will  be  developed  in  a  real  hospital  environment  after  the  laboratory  phase,  it  will  be  SRVVLEOH WR VLJQL¿ FDQWO\ UHGXFH WKH use  of  detergents  and  antibiotics,  thus  making  nanocapsulation  an  eco-­friendly  alternative.  This  method  is  also  less  expensive  than  those  currently  in  use.

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by  keeping  them  from  adhering.  Essential  oil  encapsulation  technologies  are  therefore  being  used  to  obtain  a  product  that  is  easy  to  apply  and  remove.

The  projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  main  challenge  was  to  keep  the  essential  oil  nanocapsules  LQWDFW GXULQJ ¿ OP SURFHVVLQJ EHFDXVH of  their  low  thermal  resistance.  In  this  area,  AIMPLAS  contributed  its  nanotechnology  expertise  by  developing  a  method  that  prevents  the Â

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AIMPLAS,  the  Plastics  Technology  Centre,  has  participated  in  the  European  FLEXPOL  project,  whose  mission  is  to  develop  a  new,  more  eco-­friendly  material  with  antimicrobial  and  antifungal  properties  to  be  used  in  hospitals.

7KLV SODVWLF ¿ OP LV GHVLJQHG WR FRYHU surfaces  that  are  highly  exposed  to  contact  with  microbes  and  to  prevent  surface  proliferation  of  these  organisms Â

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Domo buys Solvay polyamides business DOMO  Chemicals,  a  leading  producer  of  high-­quality  engineering  materials  for  a  diverse  range  of  markets,  has  acquired  Solvayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  Performance  Polyamides  Business  in  Europe.  The  business  includes  engineering  plastics  operations  in  France  and  Poland;Íž  high  SHUIRUPDQFH Âż EUHV LQ )UDQFH SRO\PHU and  intermediates  operations  in  France,  Spain  and  Poland.  The  business  currently  has  a  combined  headcount  of  approximately  1100  employees.  The  agreement  also  involves  a  joint  venture  between  BASF  and  DOMO  in  France  for  the  production  of  adipic  acid  (a  precursor  for  the  production  of  nylon).

DOMO  CEO  Yves  Bonte  said  the  ³DFTXLVLWLRQ LV D VLJQLÂż FDQW PLOHVWRQH RQ our  path  to  strengthen  DOMOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  nylon-­ based  engineering  materials  business.  It  is  an  important  step  in  delivering  on  our  strategy  by  to  become  a  major  global  service  provider  to  our  customers  in  our  key  markets  transportation,  electrical/ clectronics  and  consumer  goods.â&#x20AC;?

Borealis discontinue world-scale polyethylene project in Kazakhstan

Chemicals  company  INEOS  planned  to  build  its  fourth  hand  sanitiser  plant  by  the  end  of  April  in  Etain,  North  East  France.

The  company  says  that  it  has  also  started  production  of  one  million  bottles  of  hand  sanitiser  a  month  at  its  Lavera,  France  site  to  serve  hospitals  in  Paris,  North  Eastern  France  and  Belgium.

Pouches  can  now  cater  to  100%  of  hospital  sterilization  needs RESPONDING  to  growing  interest  from  health  professionals,  Amcorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  ULTRA  SRXFKHV DUH QRZ FHUWLÂż HG IRU YDSRUL]HG K\GURJHQ SHUR[LGH VWHULOL]DWLRQ DV ZHOO DV steam  sterilization  at  134°C.  The  accreditation  means  that  ULTRA  pouches  can  provide  a  one-­stop  solution  for  the  sterilization  of  all  reusable  medical  devices.  Hospital  sterilization  centres  predominantly  rely  on  steam  sterilization,  reserving  hydrogen  peroxide  sterilization  for  instruments  that  are  particularly  sensitive  to  high  temperatures.  Traditionally,  different  packaging  is  used,  depending  on  the  process  and  the  nature  of  the  instrument(s)  being  sterilized.  This  requires  hospitals  to  hold  a  large  variety  of  stock  and  additional  staff  time  to  support  these  exacting  processes.   8/75$ SRXFKHV SURYLGH D VLPSOLÂż HG DOWHUQDWLYH DV WKH\ FDQ EH XVHG IRU ERWK steam  and  hydrogen  peroxide  sterilization  and  are  available  in  a  range  of  sizes.  Hospitals  can  therefore  rely  on  one  product  for  all  their  sterilization  needs.  ULTRA  SRXFKHV DOVR GHOLYHU D QXPEHU RI RWKHU EHQHÂż WV LQFOXGLQJ SXQFWXUH UHVLVWDQW durability,  speed  of  use,  user-­friendly  design.

Medical tubing manufacturers ramp up production THE  Covid-­19  crisis  has  generated  a  sharp  upsurge  in  production  capacity  requirements  for  ventilator  tubing,  causing  Graham  Engineering  Corporation  to  speed  up  processes  for  delivering  extruders  to  the  marketplace.

The  expanded  production  of  ventilators  is  part  of  the  worldwide  increase  in  the  manufacture  of  medical  GHYLFHV WR Âż JKW &RYLG *RYHUQPHQWV and  companies  are  executing  elaborate  plans  to  deploy  funding  and  resources  for  expanding  or  re-­tooling  existing  operations.  Ventilators  are  essential  for  supporting  patients  most  severely  impacted  by  the  virus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In  the  United  States  alone,  ventilator  demand  could  be  as  high  at  ten  to  ¿ IWHHQ WLPHV

SUH SDQGHPLF OHYHOV VLJQLÂż FDQWO\ outpacing  the  strategic  stockpile  and  current  production  capacity,â&#x20AC;?  said  *LQD +DLQHV FKLHI PDUNHWLQJ RIÂż FHU RI Graham  Engineering.  Ventilator  tubing  kits  are  supplied  to  hospitals  as  single-­use  breathing  circuits.  A  key  component  of  the  circuit  is  corrugated  tubing,  typically  made  of  medical  grade  polyethylene  or  EVA.  In  adult  kits,  the  standard  inside  diameter  of  the  tubing  is  22mm.

Graham  Engineering  Corporationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  American  Kuhne  product  line  is  a  recognized  leader  in  medical  extrusion  systems.  Its  systems  are  designed  to  extrude  tubing  and  wire  jacketing  used  in  medical  devices  and  delivery  systems  from  all  medical-­grade  thermoplastics,  include  single-­  and  multi-­lumen,  braided,  embedded  linear  wire,  corrugated,  and  taper  tubing.

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BOREALIS  has  decided  to  not  further  pursue  the  development  of  an  integrated  cracker  and  polyethylene  project  in  the  Republic  of  Kazakhstan.  The  decision  to  discontinue  this  project  is  based  on  a  thorough  assessment  of  all  aspects  of  the  prospective  venture  and  impacted  by  the  effects  of  the  Covid-­19  pandemic  as  well  as  the  increased  uncertainty  of  future  market  assumptions.

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WORLD NEWS DOMO Chemicals to invest â&#x201A;¬12 million in new nylon plant in China DOMO  Chemicals,  a  leading  producer  of  high-­quality  engineering  materials  for  a  diverse  range  of  markets,  has  announced  plans  for  a  new  state-­ of-­the-­art  plant  in  Zhejiang,  China.  The  new  plant  will  be  capable  of  producing  50  000  tons  of  sustainable  and  innovative  engineered  nylon  compounds  each  year.  Production  is  expected  to  commence  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  this  year.

DOMO  Chemicals  will  invest  â&#x201A;¬12  million  in  the  new  plant,  which  will  KDYH PRUH WKDQ P Ã&#x20AC; RRU VSDFH The  company  plans  to  install  multiple  SURGXFWLRQ OLQHV DW WKH ¿ UVW VWDJH RI development,  which  would  offer  an  estimated  capacity  of  25  000  tons/ year.  There  will  be  enough  additional  space  available  to  cope  with  future  demand  requirements.  The  move  is  in  line  with  the  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  global  growth  strategy  with  a  strong  focus  on  the  $VLD 3DFL¿ F $3$& UHJLRQ The  modern  factory  will  integrate  R&D,  production,  and  sales.  It  will  PDLQO\ GHYHORS DQG SURGXFH PRGL¿ HG engineering  plastics  such  as  nylon  6,  nylon  6.6*  and  high  temperature  nylon  +71 7KHVH SURGXFWV PHHW WKH ULVLQJ PDUNHW GHPDQG IRU PRGL¿ HG PDWHULDOV for  the  automotive,  electronics  and  consumer  industries.         Â

Covestro, Teknor Apex cooperate on compounding TPU MATERIALS  manufacturer  Covestro  and  global  plastics  compounder  Teknor  Apex  intend  to  cooperate  closely  on  compounding  thermoplastic  SRO\XUHWKDQH 738 DQG KDYH VLJQHG a  cooperation  agreement  to  this  HIIHFW 738 LV DQ H[WUHPHO\ YHUVDWLOH plastic,  which  Covestro  has  been  producing  in  pure  form  for  many  years  for  use  in  various  industry  sectors.  Through  compounding,  the  array  of  achievable  properties  can  be  increased  considerably  further.  This  is  a  particular  strength  of  Teknor  Apex.

Covestro  supports  the  marketing  of  the  jointly  developed  products  by  Teknor  $SH[ ZLWK LWV 'HVPRÃ&#x20AC; H[®  brand. www.teknorapex.com www.covestro.com 66

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Cadillac Products manufacturing medical PPE

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CADILLAC  Products  Automotive  Company  and  Cadillac  Products  Packaging  Company  have  launched  DQ HIIRUW WR ¿ JKW &RYLG E\ combining  workforces,  capabilities  and  factories  to  manufacture  medical  SHUVRQDO SURWHFWLYH HTXLSPHQW 33(

for  front  line  doctors  and  nurses.

The  Cadillac  Products  companies  SURGXFH ¿ OPV WKDW DUH FRPSDUDEOH WR VSHFL¿ FDWLRQV UHTXLUHG IRU SURWHFWLYH medical  gowns  used  by  doctors,  nurses  and  technicians,  treating  those  infected  by  the  devastating  Coronavirus.  This  effort  began  when  Robert  Williams  Jr,  President  and  CEO  of  Cadillac  Products  Packaging  Company,  heard  from  his  daughter,  Maggie  :LOOLDPV &51$ WKDW VKH DQG RWKHU health  care  professionals  at  Grace  Sinai  +RVSLWDO ZHUH UXQQLQJ GDQJHURXVO\ VKRUW on  disposable  medical  gown  PPEs. Tooling  and  other  needed  equipment  was  designed  and  manufactured,  taking  into  consideration  the  challenge  of  sizing  mismatch  between  machinery Â

and  gown  dimensions.

Currently  utilizing  volunteer  labour  WR SURGXFH RYHU ¿ QLVKHG JRZQV SHU KRXU WKH ¿ UVW UXQ RI JRZQV was  completed  and  sent  to  Sinai  *UDFH +RVSLWDO LQ 'HWURLW RQ WK $SULO to  date,  the  company  has  delivered  2,600  gowns.  More  than  11,000  gowns  will  be  produced  initially  and  improved  tooling  and  equipment  is  expected  to  help  the  companies  continue  to  increase  output  volume  of  the  PPE  gowns  in  the  weeks  ahead.

Multiple  Cadillac  Products  facilities  are  involved  in  this  production: â&#x20AC;¢ 3RO\HWK\OHQH ¿ OP LV EHLQJ SURGXFHG at  Cadillac  Productsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Paris,  Ill  plant. â&#x20AC;¢ Multiple  plants  around  metro  Detroit  are  involved  in  the  conversion  of  ¿ OP WR ¿ QLVKHG JRRGV â&#x20AC;¢ Gown  shapes  are  cut  out  on  a  repurposed  production  machine  in  Roseville,  Michigan  and  taken  to  Troy,  Michigan  to  have  the  sleeves  heat-­sealed  and  the  gown  packaged  in  boxes.

Ferrari helps turn snorkel masks into coronavirus kits FERRARI  has  begun  making  parts  to  convert  snorkel  masks  into  respirators  for  treating  patients  with  coronavirus  and  protecting  medical  workers.

The  idea  of  adapting  the  masks,  originally  proposed  by  Italian  engineers,  is  now  being  used  in  several  countries  to  meet  a  surge  in  demand  for  respirators  during  the  pandemic. )HUUDUL VDLG LQ D VWDWHPHQW WKDW LW KDG VWDUWHG PDNLQJ WKHUPRSODVWLF YDOYHV DQG ¿ WWLQJV IRU masks  using  its  3D  printing  technology  at  its  Maranello  plant.

It  said  it  planned  to  manufacture  several  hundred  pieces  of  the  equipment,  which  would  be  used  in  Italian  hospitals  and  by  health  service  workers.

The  department  where  car  prototypes  are  usually  built  is  producing  the  thermoplastic  components  using  additive  manufacturing  technology.

6RPH YDOYHV KDYH EHHQ GHYHORSHG E\ GLYLQJ HTXLSPHQW PDQXIDFWXUHU 0DUHV WR ¿ W WKHLU underwater  masks  and  create  respirators  for  patients  suffering  from  respiratory  failure.

2WKHU ¿ WWLQJV DUH EHLQJ VXSSOLHG WR ,WDOLDQ GLJLWDO PDQXIDFWXULQJ JURXS 6ROLG (QHUJ\ ZKLFK will  use  them  to  transform  snorkel  masks  by  sports  retailer  Decathlon  into  protection  for  healthcare  workers.

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Arburg begins moulding masks

IRU KHDOWK FDUH ZRUNHUV VWDĆ&#x161; AFTER  Arburg  started  producing  protective  glasses  on  Allrounder  injection  moulding  machines  at  its  headquarters  in  Lossburg  (Germany)  in  mid-­April,  the  mechanical  engineering  company  has  now  launched  an  additional  project  to  combat  the  spread  of  the  coronavirus:  Since  11  May,  face  masks  are  injection  moulded  from  LSR  (liquid  silicone  rubber)  and  PP  (polypropylene).  About  3  500  of  these  multifunctional  high-­ tech  masks  are  expected  to  be  produced  daily  under  series  production  conditions.  The  product  will  initially  be  used  to  protect  the  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  own  employees  worldwide  and  will  then  be  distributed  as  quickly  as  possible  via  the  district  of  Freudenstadt  to  hospitals  and  care  facilities.

7KH Ă&#x20AC; H[LEOH PDVNV GR PXFK PRUH WKDQ DFW DV D VLPSOH fabric  mouthguard:  The  multifunctional  product  consists  of  a  soft  LSR  mask  that  is  put  over  the  nose  and  mouth  and  a  ¿ UP 33 VKLHOG ZLWK H\HOHWV IRU DWWDFKLQJ HODVWLF EDQGV ,Q WKH PLGGOH WKHUH LV D VWDQGDUGLVHG FRQQHFWLRQ ZLWK D KROH ',1 (1 ,62

7KH RSHQLQJ LV VHDOHG ZLWK D Ă&#x20AC; RZ JDWH WR SURWHFW DJDLQVW infection  in  everyday  life,  e.g.  for  professional  meetings  or  shopping  at  the  supermarket.  This  diverts  the  breathing  air  GRZQZDUGV DQG WKXV VLJQLÂż FDQWO\ UHGXFHV WKH ULVN RI LQIHFWLRQ ,Q WKH QH[W H[SDQVLRQ VWDJH D Âż OWHU KRXVLQJ FDQ EH Âż WWHG RQ the  opening.  Arburg  intends  to  manufacture  this  component  in  cooperation  with  partners  very  soon.  The  companies  involved  in  this  project  are  Weber  (mould),  GĂźnther  (hot  UXQQHU WHFKQRORJ\ . IQHU Âż OWHU +HUUPDQQ 8OWUDVFKDOO (welding  technology)  and  Packmat  (packaging  technology).  The  masks  are  designed  for  multiple  use  and  can  be  easily  sterilised.  The  temper-­free  LSR  material  of  type  Elastosil  LR  LV VXLWDEOH IRU IRRG FRQWDFW DSSOLFDWLRQV DQG KDV EHHQ WHVWHG IRU ELRFRPSDWLELOLW\ ,Q DGGLWLRQ WKH /65 KDV JRRG VHDOLQJ properties,  a  high  tear  resistance  and  can  be  easily  sterilised.

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Arburg  expects  to  produce  at  least  15  000  of  these  masks  per  week  in  a  two-­shift  operation.  Two  electric  injection  moulding  machines  are  being  used  for  this  purpose.  An  $OOURXQGHU $ ZLWK D FODPSLQJ IRUFH RI N1 SURGXFHV the  LSR  masks  at  the  Arburg  Training  Centre  using  a  FDYLW\ PRXOG IURP 3RODU )RUP ZKLOH DQ $OOURXQGHU ( *ROGHQ (OHFWULF ZLWK D FODPSLQJ IRUFH RI N1 DQG D FDYLW\ PRXOG IURP )RERKD VLPXOWDQHRXVO\ SURGXFHV WKH associated  PP  shields  at  the  Customer  Centre.  The  larger  injection  moulding  machine  operates  with  a  LSR  dosing  system  from  Elmet  and  a  six-­axis  robot  from  Kuka,  which,  LQ D VRSKLVWLFDWHG GHPRXOGLQJ SURFHVV UHPRYHV WKH Ă&#x20AC; H[LEOH PDVNV IURP WKH PRXOG DQG SODFHV WKHP RQ D FRQYH\RU EHOW ,Q the  second  machine,  the  PP  shields  are  handled  more  easily  by  a  linear  Multilift  Select  robotic  system.  Finally,  the  PP  shield  is  manually  placed  on  the  silicone  mask  with  interlocking,  this  is  completed  with  the  corresponding  elastic  bands  and  packed.  By  using  a  temper-­free  LSR,  this  step  can  be  carried  out  without  disruptive  production  stops  caused  by  the  time-­ consuming  and  energy-­intensive  tempering  of  the  component.

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Borealis installs fever scanners at production facilities Heightened  health,  safety  and  environment  (HSE)  measures  protects  health  during  COVID-­19  pandemic %25($/,6 FRQWLQXHV WR HQDFW DGGLWLRQDO PHDVXUHV WR SURWHFW WKH KHDOWK DQG VDIHW\ RI LWV HPSOR\HHV DQG FRQWUDFWRUV GXULQJ WKH FRURQDYLUXV SDQGHPLF DQG KDV LQVWDOOHG D SLORW IHYHU VFDQQLQJ FDELQ DW SURGXFWLRQ IDFLOLWLHV LQ .DOOR %HOJLXP $Q RQ VLWH FRRUGLQDWLRQ WHDP TXLFNO\ LGHQWL¿ HG WKH QHHG WR VFUHHQ WKH ODUJH QXPEHU RI ZRUNHUV FRQWUDFWRUV KDXOLHUV DQG RWKHUV HQWHULQJ WKH VLWH IRU &RYLG V\PSWRPV %\ QLPEO\ DGDSWLQJ DQ H[LVWLQJ FHQWUDO FRQFHSW WR PHHW .DOORœV QHHGV WKH ORFDO %RUHDOLV WHDP ZDV DEOH WR LQVWDOO D SLORW YHUVLRQ RI DQ LQIUDUHG IHYHU VFDQQHU ZLWKLQ D ZHHN 7KH VFDQQHU FDQ GHWHFW HYHQ PLOG V\PSWRPV RI IHYHU $ QXPEHU RI RWKHU %RUHDOLV SURGXFWLRQ ORFDWLRQV KDYH QRZ VWDUWHG WR DGDSW DQG UROO RXW WKHVH VFDQQHU FDELQV DW WKHLU RZQ IDFLOLWLHV ,Q WKH PHDQWLPH VWDWLRQV DUH DOUHDG\ UXQQLQJ LQ *HOHHQ 7KH 1HWKHUODQGV DQG %HULQJHQ %HOJLXP DV ZHOO DV %XUJKDXVHQ *HUPDQ\ 68

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Huntsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TPU elastomers helping in the IURQWOLQH Ć&#x153; JKW workers  a  very  high  level  of  protection  against  viruses  such  as  Covid-­19.  7KH EDWWHU\ SRZHUHG 3$35 SXULÂż HV FRQWDPLQDWHG DLU WKURXJK D Âż OWHU PRXQWHG on  a  PAPR  blower  unit  that  delivers  clean  air  through  a  lightweight  breathing  hose  into  the  wearerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  head  covering.   BioThane,  a  manufacturer  of  coated  webbing  located  in  North  Ridgeville,  Ohio,  makes  the  waist  belts  that  hold  the  PAPR  battery  pack  in  place.  Huntsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  IrogranÂŽ  TPU  coats  the  webbing,  ensuring  the  highly  durable  belts  are  easy  to  thoroughly  clean. Â

Additionally,  BioThane  uses  the  same  TPU-­coated  webbing  to  create  systems  for  other  patient  transfer  applications  where  scrubbable  materials  are  vital.  This  is  the  latest  effort  in  a  series  of  initiatives  Hunstman  has  undertaken  across  the  world  in  response  to  the  pandemic,  including  the  donation  of  our  polyurethane  systems  to  manufacture  insulation  panels  for  pre-­ fabricated  quarantine  hospitals,  and  to  our  customers  producing  spandex  for  medical  PPE,  such  as  masks,  protection  suits  and  shoes.â&#x20AC;?

INEOS Styrolution supports Nonwoven sheet used in University Erlangen-Nuremberg protecting against Covid-19 Terluran  ABS  was  given  free  of  charge  to  produce  100  000  pairs  of  protective  glasses

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INEOS  Styrolution  has  provided  free  product  to  the  University  Erlangen-­Nuremberg  to  produce  100  000  pairs  of  protective  glasses  for  frontline  healthcare  workers  in  local  hospitals.

INEOS  Styrolution  has  given  over  1  300  kg  of  ABS  (acrylonitrile  butadiene  styrene)  to  Friedrich-­Alexander-­University  Erlangen-­Nuremberg  (FAU),  to  help  produce  protective  glasses  for  frontline  healthcare  workers  at  the  university  clinic  and  other  healthcare  institutions  in  the  Erlangen  area.

The  Institute  of  Polymer  Technology  at  the  university  has  not  been  set  up  for  production  of  goods  in  high  volumes,  but  scientists  there  wanted  to  help  colleagues  in  the  university  FOLQLF ZKR UDQ RXW RI SURWHFWLYH JHDU 'HWHUPLQHG WR ¿ QG solutions,  they  found  innovative  ways  to  overcome  any  challenges  they  encountered.

INEOS  Styrolution  had  contributed  1,375  kg  of  TerluranŽ ABS  (acrylonitrile  butadiene  styrene)  used  in  the  production  of  frames  for  the  glasses. www.ineos-­styrolution.com

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DIARY Plastics Caps & Closures 2020 PLASTICS News will transition its annual Plastics Caps & Closures Conference to a new virtual format, in light of current health concerns and travel restrictions surrounding the Covid-­19 pandemic. The team will offer 15 virtual sessions featuring nearly 25 speakers for the entire week of 21-­25 September. To register, visit: www.plasticsnews.com/caps

Coming up

Chemical Recycling Conference THE Chemical Recycling conference will now take place from 3-­4 November 2020 at the Hamburg Marriott Hotel, Hamburg, Germany. Expert speakers from Plastic Energy, BASF, EXPRA, Plastics Europe, Trinseo and more KDYH EHHQ FRQ¿ UPHG WR VSHDN RQ WKH future for the plastics recycling industry.

Helping to overcome the limitations of traditional plastics recycling, chemical recycling has in recent years become a major focus of research, development and discussion for the plastics industry.

This event comes at a key point when advanced recycling techniques are facing major media attention and there is a strong focus on the circular economy to meet both international and national plastic recycling targets. www.ami.ltd/chemrecycling

New date for wire and Tube Düsseldorf THE world’s leading international trade fairs for the wire, cable, tube and pipe industry, wire and Tube, will take place from 7 to 11 December at Düsseldorf Fairgrounds. www.wire.de, www.Tube.de

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THE annual Manufacturing Indaba has announced a date and venue change and will now be hosted at Gallagher Convention Centre from the 9–10 December.

This postponement presents the last opportunity for leads generation for the 2021 sales cycle for many exporters and we look forward to hosting you at a successful Manufacturing Indaba.

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DESPITE lockdown event postponements and cancellations in 2020, local exhibition organisers expect the industry to weather the disruption. South African exhibition organisers say they are optimistic the industry will be able to rebound next year, following a year of disruption caused by the Covid-­19 pandemic and global lockdowns.

This emerged during a web panel discussion hosted by the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) to mark Global Exhibitions Day recently. Representatives of leading local exhibition organisers said that despite postponements or

2020 Complast Ethiopia Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2021 19-­21 June www.complastexpo.in

Label&Flexible Packaging & Film Expo 7-­9 August Shanghai, China www.lfpexpo.com Electra Mining Africa 7-­11 September Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg www.electramining.co.za ,&,6 :RUOG 3RO\ROH¿ QV &RQIHUHQFH 6HSWHPEHU Ritz Carlton, Vienna, Austria www.icisevents.com Plastic, Packaging & Print Asia 12-­14 September Karachi, Pakistan www.eventseye.com ITEC (Int’l Tire Exhibition) 15-­17 September Akron, Ohio, USA www.itec-­tireshow.com PU Tech India New Delhi, India

cancellations, they were still hard at work through the lockdown, to deliver shows in 2021.

Speakers noted that exhibitions were again starting up in Asia and looking set to become stronger than before. This was due to so-­called ‘revenge attendance’, lockdown fatigue and digital fatigue, they said.

Dain Richardson, senior exhibition manager at Messe Muenchen South Africa’s food & drink technology (fdt) Africa and analytica Lab Africa, said: “We are optimistic that the sector will come through the current challenges. We know exhibitions are crucial – they are an ideal platform

17-­19 September www.putechindia.com

Plastics Recycling World Expo 7-­8 October Messe Essen, Germany www.ami.international Chemical Recycling Conference 3-­4 November Marriott Hotel, Hamburg, Germany www.ami.ltd/chemrecycling Trenchless Asia 17-­18 November Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia www.trenchlessasia.com PETnology Europe 2020 23-­24 November Paris, France www.petrnology.com Wire and Tube 2020 7-­11 December Düsseldorf Fairgrounds, Germany www.wire.de Manufacturing Indaba 9-­10 December Gallagher Convention Centre, Jhb www.manufacturingindaba.co.za

ArabPlast 2021 9-­12 January 2021 Dubai, United Arab Emirates www.arabplast. info Interpack 2021 25 Feb-­3 March 2021 Düsseldorf, Germany www.interpack.com Middle East Foam & Polyurethane Expo 1-­3 March 2021 Dubai, United Arab Emirates www.mefpu. com Africa Energy Indaba Exhibition 2-­3 March 2021 CTICC, Cape Town www.africaenergyindaba. com No-­Dig Live 2021 23-­25 March 2021 Peterborough, England www.nodiglive.co.uk ChinaPlas 13-­16 April 2021 NECC, Shanghai, China www.chinaplasonline.com IMPC 18-­22 April 2021 Cape Town www.impc2020.com WAITEX 20-­22 April 2021 Accra, Ghana www.waitex.com.gh PLAST 2021 4-­7 May 2021 Milan, Italy www.plastonline.org NPE 17-­21 May 2021 Orlando, Florida, USA www.npe.org Propak Cape 8-­10 June 2021 CTICC, Cape Town www.propakcape.co.za African Automotive MfgSymposium

6-­12 September Kigali Int’l Convention Centre, Rwanda www.autoafrica.africa

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DIARY No-Dig live!

NO-­Dig  Live  from  23-­25  March  2021  is  not  just  another  exhibition  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  also  a  live  working  environment  and  the  only  forum  in  the  UK  where  manufacturers  and  suppliers  can  display  and  demonstrate  products  at  an  event  which  is  truly  focused  on  trenchless  technology.  A  visit  to  the  exhibition  and  demonstration  area  is  an  unrivalled  forum  to  see  the  latest  innovations,  to  see  equipment  in  a  live  working  environment  and  to  discuss  how  products  can  enhance  business.                 www.nodiglive.co.uk

Coming up

ChinaPlas cancels 2020 show AS  a  result  of  the  coronavirus,  ChinaPlas  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  which  had  been  rescheduled  to  3-­6  August  2020,  has  now  been  cancelled.  The  show  will  now  take  place  from  13-­16  April  2021  at  the  same  venue,  the  Shenzhen  World  Exhibition  &  Convention  Centre.  It  will  be  the  34th  edition  of  the  event,  which  has  become  one  of  the  world  leading  events  for  the  plastics  industry  with  as  many  as  3800  exhibitors.        www.chinaplasonline.com

Propak Cape postponed PROPAK  Cape  was  due  to  be  held  from  20-­22  October  2020  has  been  postponed.  The  show  will  now  take  place  from  8-­10  June  2021  at  the  CTICC  in  Cape  Town.

ArabPlast to also host conference ARABPLAST,  the  Middle  Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  premium  international  trade  fair  for  plastics,  petrochemicals,  packaging  &  rubber  industry,  will  be  held  from  9-­12  January  2021  at  the  DWTC  in  Dubai,  UAE.  This  15th  edition  of  the  event  will  offer  international  and  regional  exhibitors  a  common  ground  to  showcase  their  products,  innovations,  processes  &  practical  solutions,  advanced  analytics  &  cutting  edge  technologies  as  well  as  commercial  and  operational  capabilities. $UDE3ODVW ZLOO DOVR IRU WKH Âż UVW WLPH present  a  systemized  and  technically  advanced  conference  as  an  extension  to  the  trade  fair.  The  conference  will  focus  on  sustainability,  biodegradable  plastics,  reinforced  plastics,  industry  4.0,  3D  printing,  medical  plastics  and  more! www.arabplast.info 74

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This  high-­performance  epoxy  infusion  system  will  be  demonstrated  at  JEC  World  through  the  display  of  the  GREENBOATSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  Flax  27  daysailer.  Designed  by  renowned  naval  architects  Judel/Vrolijk  &  Co,  the  FLAX  27â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  hull,  deck  and  internal  structure  were  infused  with  Sicominâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  GreenPoxy  InfuGreen  810  resin  DQG Ă&#x20AC; D[ Âż EUH UHLQIRUFHPHQW IDEULFV

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at IFAT Africa 2021 Powering  progress  across  a  broad  value  chain  IFAT  Africa,  the  leading  trade  fair  for  water,  sewage,  refuse  and  recycling  in  Southern  Africa,  has  announced  a  new  highlight  to  be  launched  at  the  2021  trade  show  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  Powered  by  IFAT,  a  focused  renewable  energy  pavilion,  supported  by  Renewable  Energy  Track  at  the  IFAT  forum.

The  new  pavilion  will  add  value  across  IFAT  Africa  and  its  two  co-­located  shows:  food  &  drink  technology  (fdt)  Africa  and  analytica  Lab  Africa,  say  event  organisers  Messe  Muenchen  South  Africa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  three  co-­located  events  cover  a  broad  and  interlinked  value  chain  across  science,  food  &  drink,  water,  environmental  technologies,  sewage  and  waste  treatment,â&#x20AC;?  says  Suzette  Scheepers,  CEO  of  Messe  Muenchen  South  Africa.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;All  of  these  industries  are  simultaneously  enabled  by  power  and  in  many  respects  capable  of  contributing  to  the  development  of  a  renewables  sector.  Therefore,  we  believe  the  www.ifat-­africa.com

new  Renewable  Energy  Pavilion  will  attract  keen  interest  from  the  over  8,000  decision-­makers  who  attend  the  co-­located  events.â&#x20AC;?

Amid  growing  demand  for  the  delivery  of  secure  alternative  energy  services,  and  new  opportunities  for  certain  sectors  to  develop  their  own  power  from  waste  or  tap  into  emerging  energy  opportunities,  IFAT  Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  new  Renewable  Energy  Pavilion  will  present  solutions  and  opportunities  across  the  key  renewables  sectors.  These  include  solar,  wind,  hydropower,  biomass  and  biowaste  technologies  and  services.  Pan-­African  decision-­ makers  will  have  an  opportunity  to  build  cross-­sectoral  networks  and  DVVHVV VROXWLRQV RQ WKH VKRZ Ă&#x20AC; RRU In  2021,  IFAT  Africa,  food  &  drink  technology  Africa  and  analytica  Lab  Africa  will  be  staged  at  the  Gallagher  Convention  Centre  from  13â&#x20AC;&#x201C;15  July  2021.

www.analytica-­africa.com

www.fdt-­africa.com

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CHINAPLAS

moves to Shenzhen for April 2021 debut Embrace  new  economic  development,  seize  opportunities  in  Greater  Bay  Area concentrated  region  for  plastics  processing  in  China.  Plastic  SURGXFWV RXWSXW ZLWKLQ WKH QLQH FLWLHV UHDFKHG PLOOLRQ PHWULF WRQV LQ UHSUHVHQWLQJ PRUH WKDQ RI WKH QDWLRQDO WRWDO VHFRQG RQO\ WR =KHMLDQJ 3URYLQFH RU RI *XDQJGRQJ 3URYLQFH¶V WRWDO RXWSXW 7KH UHJLRQ¶V KXJH PDUNHW together  with  its  abundant  resources  and  strong  innovation,  will  help  to  further  advance  the  plastics  and  rubber  industries.

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Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems to host virtual exhibit hall

Online  showcase  brings  complete  packaging  equipment  experience  directly  to  customers   BW  Packaging  Systems,  the  packaging  machinery  arm  of  Barry-­Wehmiller,  is  bringing  a  virtual  exhibit  hall  experience  directly  to  customers.  As  from  May  and  continuing  through  May  2021,  BW  Packaging  Systems  will  host  a  unique  online  exhibit  to  showcase  the  collective  packaging  capabilities  of  Barry-­Wehmiller  companies  Accraply,  BW  Flexible  Systems,  BW  Integrated  Systems,  Pneumatic  Scale  Angelus  and  Synerlink.

Registration  to  enter  the  virtual Â

exhibit  hall  is  free  via  the  link  on  www. bwpackagingsystems.com,  and  access  will  be  available  24  hours  a  day,  7  days  a  week  for  attendees.  The  virtual  exhibit  hall  will  feature  information,  including  videos  and  case  studies,  on  more  than  80  machines  and  solutions  for  seven  key  markets:  dairy,  food  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  fresh  and  frozen,  food  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  snacks,  bakery,  grains  and  powders.  food  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  sauces,  condiments  and  meats,  pet  food,  beverages  and  craft  beverages,  and  pharmaceuticals  and  personal  care.

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Connect online with buyers looking for SA manufacturers

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BACKED  by  the  Manufacturing  Indaba  group  of  events,  the  newly  launched  manufacturingdirectory.co.za  is  a  uniquely  Africa-­ focused  solution,  helping  local  manufacturers  get  better  digital  exposure  and  connect  with  buyers.

The  website  promises: â&#x20AC;¢  State-­of-­the-­art  search  platform  can  match  by  unique  search  terms  and  location â&#x20AC;¢  Connect  with  manufacturers,  buyers  and  agents  from  South  Africa  and  Africa â&#x20AC;¢  Receive  an  ongoing  online  presence  for  your  business  for  12  months â&#x20AC;¢  Ideal  platform  for  Black  Industrialists  to  create  exposure  for  your  company  to  Corporate  Buyers â&#x20AC;¢  Showcase  your  products  and  services  to  the  Manufacturing  Indaba  visitors  who  are  constantly  visiting  the  event  website  (110  000+  page  views  per  year) â&#x20AC;¢ &RPSDQLHV FDQ SHUVRQDOLVH SUR¿ OHV LQFOXGLQJ contact  information,  services  and  images,  to  ensure  they  are  found  by  buyers â&#x20AC;¢  Improve  your  online  presence  by  advertising  and  create  added  brand  exposure Â

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Attendees  will  also  have  access  to  BW  Packaging  Systems  experts  for  questions.  BW  Packaging  Systems  companies  represent  some  of  the  most  trusted  brands  in  the  industry,  including:  Hayssen,  Rose  Forgrove,  Schib,  Angelus,  Thiele,  Mateer,  Burt,  CARR  Centritech,  Sandiacre,  Simionato,  Hema,  Arcil,  Nigrelli,  SWF,  Fleetwood,  Goldco,  Tisma,  SYMACH,  Harland,  Stanford,  Graham  &  Sleevit,  Trine,  Ermi  and  many  more. www.barrywehmiller.com

Mobile ap â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;m-hubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is here!

Digital  platform  and  meeting  place  for  the  plastic  manufacturing  industry M-­HUB  has  launched  the  m-­hub  mobile  app  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  a  new  digital  platform  for  the  plastic  manufacturing  industry,  meeting  point  of  a  worldwide  community  for  the  exchange  of  knowledge  and  thus  strengthening  a  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  success,  worldwide.

Born  from  the  needs  experienced  through  the  years  by  people  working  LQ WKLV ¿ HOG P KXE LV D PRELOH application  aiming  to  break  down  any  barrier  between  players  and  within  the  single  organization,  facilitating  the  retrieval  of  business  and  technical  information.

The  m-­hub  platform  aims  to  create  the  biggest  worldwide  network  in  the  plastic  manufacturing  supply  chain  and  to  become  the  reference  place  for  business  and  technical  data  management. m-­hub  will  provide  access  to  an  innovative  showcase  of  companies,  technologies  and  services,  offering  visibility  to  all  players  in  the  plastic  industry.  Moreover,  users  will  be  able  to  GLJLWDOL]H WKH VSHFL¿ FDWLRQ RI LQMHFWLRQ PRXOGLQJ PDFKLQHV DQG to  perform  advanced  searches  of  companies  and  machines  DFFRUGLQJ WR SRZHUIXO ¿ OWHUV m-­hub  is  available  in  Google  PlayStore,  Apple  AppStore  and  soon  also  in  the  Chinese  Android  Stores  (Tencent  and  others),  initially  in  English,  German  and  Chinese.  Other  languages  will  be  added  soon. www.m-­hub.com

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BOOKS

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SPORTS

By  Elizabeth  Segran

Adidasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ambitious plan to end plastic waste by 2030

80 JUNE / JULY 2020

Using  recycled  materials,  designing  fully  recyclable  products,  switch  to  biodegradable  materials EVERY  year,  Adidas  makes  more  than  400  million  pairs  of  sneakers.  These  shoes  are  part  of  the  900  million  items  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;including  clothing  and  sports  equipment  â&#x20AC;&#x201C;  the  70-­year-­old  German  conglomerate  puts  out  into  the  world  annually.  Adidasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  mission  is  to  create  high-­performance  products  for  athletes,  so  the  vast  majority  of  the  materials  it  creates  are  made  from  plastic  polymers,  which  can  be  transformed  into  everything  from  springy  foam  in  sneakers  to  moisture-­wicking  fabric  in  sports  bras.

Adidas  recognizes  that  it  is  a  major  contributor  to  plastic  pollution  and  is  laying  out  a  comprehensive  plan  of  attack  to  end  plastic  waste  in  its  products  within  the  next  decade.  This  will  involve  using  recycled  materials  and  designing  fully  recyclable  products  in  the  short  term.  Longer  term,  the  companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  goal  is  to  switch  to  biodegradable  materials.  In  2015,  Adidas  collaborated  with  the  environmental  organization  Parley  for  the  Oceans  to  make  clothes  and  shoes  using  plastic  ¿ VKHG RXW RI WKH RFHDQ

Adidas  launched  with  7  000  pairs  of  sneakers,  but  then  scaled  up  to  11  million  sneakers  the  following  year.  Last  year,  Adidas  created  a  prototype  IXOO\ UHF\FODEOH VQHDNHU D GLIÂż FXOW endeavour.  The  shoe,  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Futurecraft  Loopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,  was  made  out  of  a  single  material  and  welded  together  with  heat,  no  glue  needed,  so  it  can  be  easily  shredded  and  turned  into  new  material  that  can  go  into  a  new  shoe.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  number  one  contaminant  in  plastic  recycling  is  glue,â&#x20AC;?  says  James  Carnes,  vice  president  of  brand  strategy  at  Adidas.  â&#x20AC;&#x153;So  we  had  to  fuse  the  plastic  together.  But  hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  where  plastic  is  an  amazing  material:  It  can  be  engineered  to  exist  within  a  circular  system.â&#x20AC;?

Step  1:  Use  recycled  plastic  at  scale  by  2024 By  the  end  of  this  year,  half  of  all  polyester  will  be  from  recycled  sources,  and  by  2024,  all  polyester  that  the  company  uses  will  be  recycled.  The  company  plans  to  introduce  labels  that  explain  exactly  where Â

the  polyester  comes  from.  Products  labeled  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;PrimeGreenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  will  use  polyester  derived  from  recycled  water  bottles,  while  products  labeled  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;PrimeBlueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  will  be  ocean  plastic.  $GLGDV LV DOVR ZRUNLQJ WR Âż QG UHF\FOHG polymers  for  plastic  in  other  products,  such  as  the  foam  in  shoes.  This  is  a  longer  process,  partly  because  there  hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  been  as  much  industry  demand  for  recycled  PVC  and  PU  foams.  Adidas  is  now  trying  to  create  the  demand  itself.

Step  2:  Make  recycling  easy  by  2030 The  next  step  is  creating  products  that  can  be  easily  recycled  so  there  is  an  entirely  circular  system  at  work.  As  the  Loop  example  demonstrates,  this  will  involve  redesigning  products  from  scratch  so  they  are  either  made  from  a  single  material  or  from  materials  that  can  be  easily  separated  and  recycled  separately.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  not  enough  to  create  shoes  consumers  can  recycle:  Adidas  also  has  WR Âż JXUH RXW VRPH ZD\ RI PDNLQJ VXUH the  shoes  are  recycled.  The  company  is  tinkering  with  the  idea  of  sending  return  labels  and  temporary  shoes  to  customers,  until  they  send  back  their  old  pair,  in  addition  to  other   approaches.  Step  3:  Make  products  biodegradable  byâ&#x20AC;Ś 7KH Âż QDO VWHS LQ $GLGDVÂśV SODQ LV WR FUHDWH products  that  are  entirely  biodegradable.  Unlike  the  other  two  steps  mentioned  above,  this  one  does  not  have  a  ¿ [HG WLPHOLQH

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