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Recycling group disputes findings of study on impact of compostable plastics

Published: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 4:18 AM Beijing Time

A U.S. trade group is refuting a report out of Europe that maintains that using up to 10 percent compostable plastic does not impact mechanical properties of recycled post-consumer plastics.

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Group unveils asphalt mix using old tires, plastic waste

Published: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 4:10 AM Beijing Time

VALENCIA, SPAIN -- The Technological Institute of Plastics in Spain claims to have created a more durable and sustainable asphalt mix by using old tires and plastic waste.

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Korea's Dongshin looks at Vietnam molding machine factory

Published: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 4:02 AM Beijing Time

HO CHI MINH CITY -- South Korean injection machine maker Dongshin Hydraulics Co. Ltd. is seriously considering setting up a manufacturing facility in Vietnam, to cater to Southeast Asia's growing market, the company's top executive said in an interview in the country.

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TI Automotive expands in Guangzhou

Published: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 3:38 AM Beijing Time

Auburn Hills, Mich.-based TI Automotive Ltd. has opened a new facility in Guangzhou, China, to blow mold fuel tank systems. The 67,000-square-foot plant will make tanks for Nissan, Toyota, Peugeot Citroen and Qoros.

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Americhem to double China facility size

Published: Friday, March 07, 2014 5:33 AM Beijing Time

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO -- Color and additive concentrates maker Americhem Inc. is heading into 2014 with a new president, new products and plans to double the size of its Chinese production plant.

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Keith Crain named to Automotive Hall of Fame

Published: Friday, March 07, 2014 5:22 AM Beijing Time

DETROIT -- Keith Crain, who has led Automotive News for more than four decades, has been elected to the Automotive Hall of Fame.

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Malaysian recycler expands, wins SPE tech award

Published: Friday, March 07, 2014 5:19 AM Beijing Time

HO CHI MINH CITY -- Malaysian recycling company Heng Hiap Industries Sdn Bhd is investing several million U.S. dollars in a new plastics facility that will at least double its capacity and allow the company to meet what it says is increased demand for its specialized grades of recycled resins.

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Demand for bioplastics to rise by 19% per year

Published: Friday, March 07, 2014 4:52 AM Beijing Time

Worldwide demand for bio-based and biodegradable plastics is set to rise 19% per year to hit 960,000 tonnes in 2017 according to the study World Bioplastics from US-based research company Freedonia.

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