International Plastics News for Asia

This issue carries a Special Supplement on TaipeiPlas 2012, Taiwan's biggest show for the plastics and rubber industry. Over the years, Taiwan has been able to strengthen its industrial base that it is now ranked as the world's 5th biggest producer and 4th biggest exporter of plastic and rubber processing products.
This year, we expect the show to present Taiwan-based machinery exporters in full force as they showcase their latest products to the world. Visit our online show coverage to get more details on the exhibitors and their products at www.industrysourcing.com.
Composites as a material of choice for applications demanding lightweight and durability are the focus of another review on JEC Asia.
We also looked at recent developments in medical plastics and how innovative materials from leading manufacturers are creating a big difference in improving the lives of people. Aside from implants and devices, packaging for medical supplies now provides all the enhanced properties needed to support the products'life-saving functions.
Normita Tan-Guerrero