September brought with it exciting news from the world's second-largest plastics and rubber industry event. I am, of course, talking about CHINAPLAS.
It seems this gigantic event isn't going to let even the mighty K 2016 stop it from gaining momentum as we enter Q4, with organisers bringing CHINAPLAS 2017 to Dusseldorf, where it will show off what is in store for delegates in Guangzhou.
Of course, other news caught your eye in September and unsurprisingly, big names including KraussMaffei and the even more imminent Plast Eurasia getting significant click-rates over the 30-day month.
Owens Corning invests $110m in Indian composites ops
Owens Corning has announced plans to invest $110 million to expand the capacity of its Composites operations in Taloja, India.
Economy-boosting Turkish plastics sector out in force at Plast Eurasia
The Turkish plastics industry is now a key contributor to the country's economy and the growing industry will be out in force at the annual Plast Eurasia in December 2016.
Plast Eurasia
Investor in Oman, Octal boasts PET growth
After setting up shop in Salalah, Oman, in 2006, Octal has grown to a four-plant operation in Oman, Saudi Arabia and the US with the capability to product a million tonnes of PET per annum.
Oman
KraussMaffei Berstorff tech chosen by Algerian windows newcomer
A new subsidiary of Algeria Cevital Group has been using KraussMaffei Berstorff technology to produce window profiles for the Algerian marketplace.
KMB Algeria
CHINAPLAS brings 2017 sneak preview to K 2016
CHINAPLAS organisers are bringing a preview of the next event to K 2016, where it will be drawing on the themes of intelligent manufacturing, high-tech materials and green solutions.
