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    Malaysian plastics sector in dire straits; high costs and competition driving down profits
    The Malaysian plastics industry is currently facing challenges in managing rising costs coupled with competition from manufacturers from the emerging economies, said newly elected President of The...
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Materials News


  • Sidel launches glass-like PET bottle for beer
    PET liquid packaging solutions specialist Sidel has launched the world’s first-ever pasteurisable lightweight PET bottle for beer with a non-petaloid base. The innovative bottle also supports a crown cap, which together with the non-petaloid base gives the bottle the...
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Machinery News


  • NDC Infrared Engineering and Beta LaserMike merger forms new measurement solutions firm
    UK-based NDC Infrared Engineering and US firm Beta LaserMike, both recognised global leaders in NIR (near infrared), nucleonic, optical, X-Ray, laser, microwave, ultrasonic and process...
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PRA June-July 2014
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  • Rubber reclaiming gains traction
    Malaysia expected to increase 2.7% on rubber products export
    Malaysian exports of rubber products this year is expected to increase 2.7% year-on-year to RM15 billion backed by a growing demand in newer markets like Asia, Middle East and Africa. This year will mark a turnaround after three difficult years from 2010-2013 for the rubber products industry when the exports grew at a snail’s pace amid low demand....
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  • Cytec/Dralon to work on industrial grade carbon fibre
    Cytec Industries Inc. (CYT) is working together with Dralon, a German manufacturer of acrylic fibre, to support the exploration and development of large tow industrial grade carbon fibre. Demand for large tow carbon fibre is projected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by increasing use in industrial markets such as automotive, whereby OEM...
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