Page 34 - Plastics & Polymers
Government bans usage of polychlorinated biphenyls in India
Polychlorinated biphenyls, widely used in electrical equipment in the past, have already been banned in many countries because of environmental concerns
 "Government bans usage of polychlorinated biphenyls in India")
Chemistry is key to achieve the sustainable development goals: Neil Hawkins
In this interview, Neil Hawkins, CSO, The Dow Chemical Company, says that India is a critical country for ensuring that the world travels on the sustainability path
 "Chemistry is key to achieve the sustainable development goals: Neil Hawkins")
Yash Papers plans biodegradable tableware plant
The plant, to be located at Faizabad (UP), will have an installed production capacity of 3,300 MTPA
 "Yash Papers plans biodegradable tableware plant")
Phoenix Lamps to merge with Suprajit Engineering
The combined entity will be one of the leading auto component companies with diversified product range
 "Phoenix Lamps to merge with Suprajit Engineering")
Maritime India Summit attracts Rs 82,905 cr investment
A total of 141 MoUs and business agreements were signed by various players in maritime sector including major ports, state maritime boards and PSUs, says the Ministry of Shipping
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The BIS Bill 2015: Paving the way for a safer India
The Government has called the Bill revolutionary, an enabler that gives fillip to its initiative to move towards the 'Zero defect & Zero effect' (ZED) regime
 "The BIS Bill 2015: Paving the way for a safer India")
Micromax opens second manufacturing plant in Hyderabad
Built by Bhagwati Products Ltd, the manufacturing arm of Micromax, The plant will have a capacity to produce 1 million devices per month
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Austria's FACC extends supply pact with Tata for Rolls-Royce engine components
The agreement renews Tata Advanced Material's existing contract to provide cutting-edge engine components for Rolls-Royce
 "Austria's FACC extends supply pact with Tata for Rolls-Royce engine components")
Blue Star to enter into water purifier business
The company will initially offer residential water purifiers and will gradually enhance its range to cover commercial water purification systems as well
 "Blue Star to enter into water purifier business")
JBF Petrochemicals inks paraxylene supply agreement with ONGC arm
As per the deal, ONGC Mangalore Petrochemicals Ltd (OMPL) will supply paraxylene to JBF's purefied terephthalic acid (PTA) plant in Mangalore, Karnataka
 "JBF Petrochemicals inks paraxylene supply agreement with ONGC arm")
India proposes to invest $ 20 bn in petrochemical & fertiliser sectors in Iran
The country also expresses interest in setting up a LNG plant and a gas cracker in Iran's Chabahar port
 "India proposes to invest $ 20 bn in petrochemical & fertiliser sectors in Iran")
Packaged commodities to display products' information more prominently
All the packaged commodities will have to display six mandatory information more prominently atleast in the 40 percent area of the packet, as per the amended rules, which come into force from July 201
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Chemtura to expand Adiprene LF MDI prepolymers capacity in Italy
The expansion will complement Chemtura's existing LF MDI production capability in Gastonia (USA) and ensures a flexible, reliable supply of LF MDI to its customer
 "Chemtura to expand Adiprene LF MDI prepolymers capacity in Italy")
Pembina and Kuwait Petroleum plans integrated polypropylene facility in Canada
The project could consume approximately 35,000 barrels per day (bpd) of propane and produce up to 800,000 metric tonnes per year of polypropylene
 "Pembina and Kuwait Petroleum plans integrated polypropylene facility in Canada")
Japanese firm Futamura Chemicals to buy Innovia's Cellophane business
Following the sale, Innovia will focus on its fast-growing polymer bank note business and 'double bubble' biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films business
 "Japanese firm Futamura Chemicals to buy Innovia's Cellophane business")
Toppan Printing opens first overseas plant for transparent barrier films in US
The plant, built with an investment of Yen 10 bn, will significantly bolster Toppan's capacity to supply transparent barrier films, which are used in sectors such as food, drinks, medical care, etc
 "Toppan Printing opens first overseas plant for transparent barrier films in US")
CMI begins commercial production at cables plant in Baddi
This facility, built with a total capex of Rs 150 crore, is a part of the recently acquired General Cable Energy Private Limited, which is in the process of being merged with CMI Ltd
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Lanxess and Saudi Aramco completes synthetic rubber JV deal
As a result of this deal, Lanxess received cash proceeds of around Euro 1.2 billion
Air Products to build nitrogen plant for South Korea's JSCK
JCET Stats ChipPAC Korea Ltd (JSCK) is one of the leading semiconductor packaging and test services providers
Canada's Fairfax to invest $300 mn in PVC maker Sanmar Chemicals
Investment will be used by Sanmar in the project for expanding PVC capacity at its Egyptian manufacturing facility to 400,000 TPA
 "Canada's Fairfax to invest $300 mn in PVC maker Sanmar Chemicals")
