Sinochem builds first overseas polymer additives plant in Thailand

Sinochem International Corp, a China-based international fine chemical company, has begun construction of its polymer additives plant in Rojana Industrial Park in Thailand.  

Process transparency included

Condition monitoring systems (CMS) detect changes and anomalies in the production process. 

DigiFab4KMU – Paving the way for smart factories in practice

DigiFab4KMU intends to leverage the potential of the digital revolution in the building industry by integrating all phases and agents involved in the construction process and their unique data and software assets in one integrated virtualization system (IVS). 

ProPak Vietnam rescheduled to September 2020

New dates for ProPak Vietnam: 9-11 September 2020  

Saigon Food takes precautionary measures against COVID-19

Saigon Food Joint Stock Company is enforcing strict safety and hygiene practices at its facilities; meanwhile demand for its processed foods are also increasing as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.  

Sinopec's first non-woven line starts operation

Sinopec puts its first meltblown non-woven fabric line into production   

PBT for high-voltage auto components

Polyplastics now offers DURANEX® PBT grade for high-voltage automotive applications

American Coatings Show & Conference 2020 Postponed

The American Coatings Show and Conference has been postponed "after careful consideration and in response to the continuing developments surrounding COVID-19," organizers announced.

INEOS Styrolution supports Covid-19 relief efforts

INEOS Styrolution dispatches face masks to Foshan and Ningbo in support of Covid-19 relief efforts   

VDMA: CHINAPLAS 2020 as a positive impulse for the market

VDMA Managing Director, Thorsten Kühmann, shared his views on the market situation and CHINAPLAS 2020  

Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2020 postponed

Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2020  is postponed due to Covid-19 concerns; new schedule is 10–12 September.    

Reduced setting time for gelatin gummies

Baker Perkins and Rousselot teamwork yields shorter setting times for gelatin gummies. This is good news especially for producers of healthcare gummies and jellies