The Uzbek packaging industry will converge at the 2nd Plastex Uzbekistan Exhibition, From November 16-18, 2012 at the Uzexpocentre in Taskent, Uzbekistan. lastex Uzbekistan attracts decision-making buyers from the chemistry, plastic, oil and gas, construction, mining, metallurgy and transport industries seeking international equipment and technologies for manufacturing and processing plastics and rubber. Over 2,000 local and international visitors are expected to attend this year

Macrolex colorants from LANXESS have once again proven themselves in the plastics sector: The renowned U.S. legal firm Keller & Heckman LLP based in Washington, D.C., has certified that Eastman Tritan colored with Macrolex colorants meets the requirements of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

According to the recent data released by the Chinese Customs Agency, ChinaÂ’s total plastics imports posted a monthly drop in September 2011, falling from the 1.51 mln tons in August to 1.41 mln tons in September, as per ChemOrbis. On a year over year basis, however, total plastics imports in September were higher compared to the same month of 2010. Apart from the main exporters including South Korea (274,973 tons), Saudi Arabia (189,006 tons) and Taiwan (164,479 tons), Thailand (94,790 tons), the US (89,822 tons) and Iran (88,793 tons) were the top three polymer exporters to China in September 2011, with all of these countries, except for the US, reducing their total export volumes to China compared to August.

A new purging compound suitable to purge thermoplastics converting equipment from remaining polymer/colour and deposits which build up during the running period, has been introduced. IMCD Deutschland has announced distribution of a new product by Emery, Loxiol®

Formosa Plastics Corp. has raised NT$4 bln from selling five-year bond

Film and sheet versions of its BIOFRONT highly heat-resistant bioplastic, which already is available as fiber and resin, developed by Teijin Limited opens up many new possibilities for this versatile, plant-based, high-performance bioplastic. BIOFRONT film and sheet exhibit high transmission properties due to a unique stereocomplex crystalline structure achieved with high-purity L-lactate and D-lactate polymer made from renewable plant resources

Bio-Res, a patent pending product for the plastic molding market has been introduced by Laurel BioComposite LLC.

Bio-Res, a patent pending product for the plastic molding market has been introduced by Laurel BioComposite LLC. The company developed the unique material to cost-effectively raise the renewable or “green” content of plastic products by as much as 40%. The product introduction coincides with the launch of a new pilot plant expected to begin manufacturing the material in November

According to recent statistics revealed by Eurostat, ItalyÂ’s plastics imports in July 2011 rose both on a monthly and yearly basis.

Thailand’s largest olefins maker, PTT Chemical Pcl (PTTCH) , plans to acquire a 50% stake in NatureWorks LLC, the world’s largest polylactic acid (PLA) manufacturer for US$150 mln, as per Reuters. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval.