May is already upon us so we have compiled a list of the most-read stories should you need reminding of any of the biggest Middle Eastern Plastics news you may have missed.
Naturally, with CHINAPLAS only weeks away, the big event in Guanzhou features, but so does big growth and investment news from the GCC and India.
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Packaging firms to showcase lightweighting and sustainability at Chinaplas
Lightweight and green packaging innovation is a focus for the packaging industry to balance ecological, economic and social needs. To cater for the demand of the packaging industry’s development, Chinaplas 2017 will bring to packaging professionals new technologies, materials and solutions from over the world to facilitate the migration towards lightweighting and sustainability.
Just 2 in 5 'informed about recycling' in GCC
Fewer than two people in every five GCC residents have an informed view on recycling and degradable plastics. This is according to data published by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), which revealed just 38 per cent of people living in the GCC region feel they are prepared with enough information to make educated choices about how they dispose of their plastic waste.
Improving the processability of expandable polystyrene beads with glycerol esters
Corbion Applications Scientist Martijn Jansen, focuses on the advantages offered by glycerol esters as anti-static agents and processing aids.
AED 30m in machinery sold at Gulf Print & Pack 2017
A good show is good for business and Gulf Print & Pack 2017 proved that it is a key event to discuss investment in the Middle East, with some AED 30 million in machinery sold at the show.
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Milacron delivers 12,501st India-made injection moulding machine
Milacron has marked another major milestone, delivering its 12,501st India-made injection moulding machine, manufactured in Ahmedabad.
