Page 12 - Plastics & Polymers

Govt must galvanise the eco-system for electric vehicles in India

E-vehicles offers alternate mobility options to redress issue of deteriorating air quality

Budget should aim at improving overall performance of the SME sector

Clear cut long term policy will help set India Inc back on the growth trajectory

Motherson Sumi buys Finnish wiring harness maker PKC for € 571 mn

It will help MSSL expand its presence in the global wiring harness market for commercial vehicles

Cipla arm Goldencross Pharma sells Four M Propack to Shriji Polymers

This will enable Shriji Polymers to consolidate its position in the pharma plastic packaging segment

Unilever aims for 100% recyclable plastic packaging by 2025

It has committed to ensure all of its plastic packaging is designed to be recyclable or compostable

Newell Brands sells Rubbermaid business to United Solutions

Rubbermaid consumer storage totes business generated annual sales of approximately $70 million

Mitsubishi Rayon buys US carbon fibre plant from Germany's SGL

Deal will strengthen MRC's position in composites, especially for application in wind turbine blades

Bruckner Group buys auto component supplier Paragon Molds in US

Acquisition will expand its Kiefel division's automotive business in North America

Prince Pipes chairman Jayant Chheda raises stake in Vikas Ecotech

He has invested Rs 34 cr in the company that supplies lead-free additives for plastics industry

Reliance & Russia's Sibur to set up halogenated butyl rubber unit in India

The unit, located in Gujarat, will meet the growing demand for product from tyre & pharma industries

Transforming India into a global IT manufacturing hub

To be self-sufficient in electronic manufacturing, we should engage and empower SMEs

GST will uplift the electric vehicle industry: Ayush Lohia

Budget should lift consumer sentiment & infuse positive environment in auto industry

Avoid protectionist barriers in medical devices sector: Varun Khanna

Govt should recognise the importance of innovation in meeting India's overwhelming healthcare needs

Ester Industries plans to spend Rs 50 cr for new R&D centre in Gurgaon

The company has also files a patent application for masterbatch to produce speciality polyester yarn

With demand going up, I am bullish on petrochemicals: Nikunj Dhanuka

Budget should take steps to revitalise investment in the industry, says IG Petrochemicals MD

Recent advances in plastics technology for medical care: Dr Mosongo Moukwa

New materials & processing techniques will enable healthcare industry to create innovative products

Higher levels of automation will be integral to manufacturing: Baba Kalyani

Automation will allow of appropriately sweating the assets, said Bharat Forge MD at ACMA event

Beyond the star ratings

Govt should incentivise use of new AC tech to achieve energy efficiency goals, says Peeyush Gupta

Prima Plastics expands manufacturing capacity in Cameroon

The JV, Prima Dee-Lite Plastics, has raised the capacity from 4500 TPA to 8500 TPA

Altana acquires Solvay's formulated resins business

With this, Altana strengthens its position in electrical insulation & expands business in America