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Borouge highlights contribution of its innovative plastics solutions to a greener society at PlastIndia

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

February 3, 2012 Borouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, showcased how its broad range of products can contribute to a greener society while participating at PlastIndia 2012 exhibition and conference this week.

Borouge's differentiated range of polyolefins (polyethylene and polypropylene) contributes to addressing global challenges. Lightweight plastics used in automotive parts help reduce CO2 emissions, healthcare products made of plastics address the needs of the aging population, plastic food packaging helps preserve food and extend its shelf-life, insulation for wires and cables enables access to the ever-increasing demand for energy, and plastic pipes helps secure access to water and sanitation.

"Borouge has a strong commitment to contributing to a greener society," said Wim Roels CEO of Borouge's Marketing and Sales Company. "We are at PlastIndia 2012 to emphasise our ability to meet the local market needs with our solutions that have an improved environmental footprint".

"Market statistics show that the Indian plastics industry has been growing at a tremendous rate of 15% over the past few years supported by our strong reputation as an innovative, high value polyolefins supplier," commented Roels. "We are optimistic about the future and our positive growth in India especially with the increasing urbanisation, growth of middle class and the increase in demand for plastics across all applications."

Pushp Singhvi, Senior Advisor for the Indian sub-continent Operations at Borouge continued: "Furthermore, PlastIndia 2012 is a unique opportunity for us to reinforce our commitment to being a long-term reliable partner to our customers in the region. Our significant continuous investments in people and infrastructure, and proprietary Borstar technology, allow us to stand above the competition in India."

Borouge's range of innovative plastics solutions showcased at Borouge's stand in the exhibition included sustainable solutions for pipe systems, wires and cables, automotive components and advanced packaging.

Pipe systems to improve sustainability and value creation below and above ground

Borouge produces BorSafe PE100 LS-H for underground water pipe systems and BorECO for sewer networks that both offer durability and reliability for pipe systems and ensure a long, low maintenance service life. They lend themselves to installation with the most recently developed installation methods that combine speed and efficiency during pipe laying with minimal environmental disruption.

Advanced packaging contributing to market's sustainability objectives

High performance RG468MO polypropylene (PP) for thin wall packaging and transparent packaging for housewares and food storage containers makes a positive contribution to the market's sustainability objectives. In addition to the advantages obtained from its high flow rate, faster processing and increased productivity yield, RG468MO PP supports sustainability across the packaging value chain through reduced material usage and energy consumption, and reduced CO2 footprint.

Bottles made from RE420MO polypropylene are addressing the industry's need to achieve shorter cycle times together with improved mechanical performance, while maintaining transparency and pleasing visual aesthetics required in the packaging value chain.

Borclear, Borstar enhanced polyethylene (PE) and Bormod HD915CF PP used for cast films, minimize wastage and deliver freshness economically. They combine flexibility in packaging design with durability and toughness to preserve the food contents and so contribute to meet the demands of the global food challenge. Bormed, dedicated to healthcare equipment, meets the highest quality standards and fulfils all regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical and medical applications. They offer regulatory compliance, special production and quality control procedures, and extended technical support.

Automotive parts helping to reduce CO2 emissions

Daplen ED230HP was selected for all the "Smart fortwo" body panels, thereby delivering a significant overall weight saving of 15% compared with polycarbonate blends. This in turn ensures lower vehicle fuel consumption with a consequent reduction in CO2 emissions, adding a key feature to the car's environmentally friendly credentials.

Wires and cables enabling access to the ever-increasing demand for energy

Together, Borealis and Borouge are the global leaders in plastics for the wire and cable industry and are committed to be recognised leading innovators. They continue to develop and produce high quality productivity solutions that enable cable makers to manufacture quality cables according to the highest industry standards while maximizing production output. The portfolio include: Supercure and Superclean XLPE (Cross-Linkable Ployethylene) compounds, delivering high water tree protection and outstanding electrical performance in extra high and high voltage XLPE insulation, and Visico/Ambicat reactor-basedsilane copolymers for high productivity and fast cross-linking of low voltage cable insulation, as well as Borstar bimodal PE that, with its unique combination of broad processing window and low shrinkage, is especially suitable for fibre optic cable jacketing.

Water for the World

Today, more than one billion people have no access to clean water and double that lack proper sanitation facilities. In 2007 Borouge established the Water for the World initiative with Borealis to leverage their knowledge and partnerships to provide sustainable solutions for the availability of safe drinking water and sanitation. Throughout 30 projects implemented since the inception of the Water for the World programme, more than a quarter of a million people across the world have benefitted from the initiative. Examples of these projects include contributing to providing continuous water supply to residents of Bhaktapur in Nepal, building a sustainable water system for Swami Maheshwaranande Ashram Centre in Rajasthan, India, delivering fresh water on tap to 3,000 homes in Malkapur in Maharashtra, India, securing fresh water access to 450 villages in Andhra Pradesh, India, providing inhabitants of Mangalore and Pattur in Bangalore, India with safe drinking water and very recently providing a continuous water supply to the residents of Shivamandir, Nepal.

Student Scholarship Programme

Borouge reinforces its commitment to rapidly emerging plastics markets by awarding annual scholarships to high performing undergraduate and postgraduate students within the fields of polymer sciences and engineering. Several students at the University Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) in Mumbai and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in New Delhi are currently benefiting from Borouge's undergraduate scholarships. These scholarships reflect the company's commitment to contributing to the development of the petrochemicals industry in India.

In addition, Borouge is providing generous postgraduate international scholarships to excelling students who can have the opportunity to pursue their Master or Doctoral studies.

Investing in the future

Borouge is currently increasing the production of innovative plastics solutions with the construction of the world's largest integrated polyolefins plant and investing in a state-of-the-art Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi.

Borouge was established in 1998 as a joint venture between the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Austria based Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions. Borouge is a groundbreaking international partnership at the forefront of the next generation of plastics innovation.

Expo Centre Sharjah posts 29% growth in exhibitors in 2011

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

February 2, 2011

Expo Centre Sharjah, which will play host to Plastivision Arabia later this year, has notched up extraordinary growth in 2011, successfully steering clear of regional geo-political tensions and making the most of the shift in trade balance in the wake of the eurozone debt crisis.

The exhibition wing of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry registered an impressive 29 per cent rise in the number of exhibitors in 2011 in comparison to the previous year, while seeing a double-digit rise in the number of visitors and exhibition space sold.

The total number of exhibitors at 20 trade and consumer shows was in excess of 2,000, with visitors breaking the 600,000 mark.

"Intra-Arab trade was affected last year and the concerns raised by the eurozone crisis were serious. The success of our exhibitions showed that we successfully managed to convert the challenges into opportunities. Our optimism was so high that we even launched three new shows that managed to make an impact in their respective industries," said Mr Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, Director-General of Expo Centre Sharjah.

According to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade figures, the Arab Spring has slowed the UAE's trade with the five countries affected by the unrest. There was a 32 per cent decline in trade in the first quarter of 2011 compared with the fourth quarter of 2010. However, UAE's direct trade is experiencing steady growth and expansion in new markets has helped offset this, the ministry said.

"Consistently high oil prices have helped Gulf hydrocarbon producers to stage a fast recovery from the repercussions of the 2008 global fiscal distress and the eurozone crisis. Besides, owing to the unrest in several regional countries, the UAE has become a safe haven for investors," he added.

"We have also noticed a shift in trade to Asia from the West and we have been fast to grab the opportunities arising out of change. A prime example for this is our tie-up with the All-India Plastics Manufacturers' Association to bring Plastivision India, the world's fifth largest trade show of its kind, to Sharjah," said Mr Midfa.

The debut edition of Plastivision Arabia, scheduled to be held along with another launch show ArabiaMold at Expo Centre Sharjah from May 14 to 17, will be among several other high-profile new shows planned for 2012.

The three shows that were launched in 2011 included Parfam, a dedicated showcase for perfumes and fragrances; the Middle East Motor Tuning Show; and Green Middle East, the environmental management and technology exhibition and conference.

"The launch of the three new shows helped us to cover a wide range of industries and expand our target markets and reach in a big way. With non-oil trade projected to see a healthy growth and a major budget allocation to boost infrastructure projects, we are planning to expand the scope of existing shows, launch several new fairs and increase our exhibition facilities," said Mr Midfa.

"Our tie-ups with several regional and international industry bodies and exhibitions agencies have also started paying rich dividends in the form of rising number of exhibitors and visitors. This trend is set to continue as Expo Centre Sharjah spreads its wings to newer markets and regions," he added.

Some of the leading shows organized and hosted by Expo Centre Sharjah in 2011 include Steelfab, National Career Exhibition, Perfect Wedding Show, Mideast Watch & Jewellery Show, Ramadan & Eid Fair, International Education Show, Thermal Industry Middle East, Gulf Maritime, International Automobile Show, and Chinese Commodities Fair Sharjah, among others.

UAE Medical Directory sets strategic partnerships at Arab Health

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

January 31, 2012 UAE Medical Directory, the official Directory of the UAE MOH, has set strategic partnerships with governmental and private Institutions related to the UAE health sector.

UAE Medical Directory, in cooperation with health Authority Abu Dhabi HAAD, Civil Defence, UAE Red Crescent Society, HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Cultural Centre and the leading Health exhibition and conference Arab Health, will continue its success and provide great reference for all local and international Health related companies.

The UAE Medical Directory created a promotional mascot called "the Mobile Book" to walk through the halls and booths in Arab Health 2012 and engage with visitors and exhibitors.

"We created this concept to draw the attention of the exhibitors, visitors and organizers and the results were great. Many thanks to the Arab Health Organisers for supporting us with this initiative," says Hussam Hittiny, marketing and sponsorship director- UAE Medical Directory UAE, MOH.

EPI launches new line of oxo-biodegradable plastic products

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

January 27 2012 EPI Environmental Products Inc., of Vancouver British Columbia, launched its new line of OxoGreen oxo-Biodegradable Plastic Products on January 18th, 2012.

Even after more than 20 years of being in the oxo-biodegradable plastic industry, EPI felt there needed to be more 100 per cent degradable and biodegradable products available to consumers globally.

For this reason, the OxoGreen line of products was created.

This year in Canada, not only will OxoGreen produce 100 per cent degradable garbage bags but whenever possible, these bags will also be made from 100 per cent recycled materials.

OxoGreen will be establishing relationships with its current TDPA licensees to become partners in the manufacturing and distribution of the OxoGreen products initially for the North American market and thereafter will proceed to move forward on a global initiative.

EPI is the Pioneer of the Oxo-Biodegradable Plastic Additive, TDPA (Totally Degradable Plastic Additive), which when added to the manufacturing of plastic, makes them degradable.

Although the Environmental Protection Agency of Canada has been pressuring municipalities to recycle plastic bags, less than 7 per cent were being recycled due to low participation and lack of suitable facilities.

Unfortunately recycling plastic bags is not the total solution. It is too costly of a proposition as per the following example as quoted by Jared Blumenfeld, the director of the Department of Environment in San Francisco, "After 10 years, the recycling rate for plastic bags in San Francisco - which is pointed to as a model nationwide - is 1 per cent, so 99 per cent failure".

Recycling Position (San Francisco, Dept of Environment director) for 1 ton of recycled plastic bags

• Recycling and processing cost: US$4,000 / ton

• Resulting value of the recycled material: US$32 / ton

For this reason, using an OxoGreen Oxo-Biodegradable product is making the right choice. Sandy MacLean has joined the EPI team to head up our OxoGreen Division.

PET Sheet: the answer to demands from retailers for easily recycled material

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

January 26, 2012 Many global companies, including P&G, are making the switch to PET because it is one of the best packaging choices for retail applications such as toothbrush holders. The reasons for this are that PET is hygienic, strong, lightweight, shatterproof and recyclable.

Additionally, the lightweight and strength of PET allows for more products to be delivered with reduced packaging weight and less fuel consumption than most other materials. Moreover, PET can be recycled again and again, and can then be reused as containers for retail, foods, beverages and many other products.

The benefits of DPET sheet:

According to Joe Barenberg, COO, OCTAL: "the growing preference of DPET sheet for global packaging is due in part to its ability to run on thermoforming equipment already being used for PVC, HIPS, and OPS with only minor modifications of hardware and processing parameters. This is key because costly additional equipment purchases are not necessary. "

Though proprietary process control software and hardware, OCTAL delivers a high roll-to-roll uniformity and a typical caliper variation of approximately 1 percent (lower than other PET sheet options). This enables thermoformers to down-gauge, thereby using less overall material in the final tray.

Consequently, manufacturers of personal care products, such as P&G, have been able reduce costs by ordering thinner gauge sheet while knowing exactly how much packaging they can manufacture from the material they buy.

Partnership through sustainability

Conventional PET sheet manufacturing depends on as many as five reactors to make the resin and requires a separate process for sheet production. Says Barenberg: "when building its process, OCTAL committed to reducing its overall energy use and accomplished that goal by implementing the latest 2R (two reactor) system for producing resin and direct-to-sheet technology for producing DPET sheet."

In doing so, OCTAL's resin making and sheet manufacturing processes require substantially less energy in comparison to conventional processing. That, in turn, has dramatically lowered the company's carbon footprint.

Compared to traditional plants, OCTAL's DPET sheet uses 67 per cent less electricity: a fact that has been verified by independent, third party sources such as Intertek Expert Services, an internationally recognized, independent testing service.

ADNOC & its Group of Companies look toward a distinctly active participation at the World Future Energy Summit 2012

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

January 25, 2012 Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and its Group of Companies are participating, as an associate sponsor, in the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2012, which will kick off under the patronage of H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center from January 16 to 19.

The summit's activities, along an exhibition, are expected to receive estimate attendance exceeding 26,000; comprising 3000 representatives from energy companies, 650 exhibitors from 140 countries including 20 pavilions from the UAE.

ADNOC & its Group of Companies look toward a distinct and active presence at WFES that is being held for the 5th consecutive year in Abu Dhabi, along an accompanied exhibition. Abu Dhabi has been a global platform for launching dialogue and exchange of views between the world's leaders and heads of the industrial sector, policy makers, investors and experts of energy sector to discuss ways of finding solutions to world challenges of providing safe and sustainable energy.

In line with the directives and leadership of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, ADNOC & its Group of Companies put the sustainable development issue on top of their priorities as a driving force toward improving life and economic stability for future generations. This has been conducted with commitment to practice their commercial activities with high responsibility - taking into consideration the current needs of society and those of the generations to come. ADNOC adopts various initiatives in this regard and exerts maximum efforts toward the consolidation of sustainable development and the availability of sustainable energy.

ADNOC & its Group of Companies will be looking forward to achieve a dynamically active participation at the summit. Yet, at the exhibition, ADNOC aims at shedding the light upon and expose the initiatives that its group has launched in providing clean energy. This has been demonstrated through the reduction of CO2 emissions with zero targets in gas flaring, mechanisms and means of preserving energy, the usage of natural gas and utilizing it as an alternative fuel for vehicles, and industrial projects within such context.

Investing AED 4.5m to train Borouge's UAE national engineers

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

January 25, 2012 Borouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, is investing AED 4.5 million in its Emiratization programme in Abu Dhabi. The UAE Nationals Development Department (UAE NDD) of Human Capabilities Department at Borouge is implementing a structured programme involving 26 national employees in one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UAE, which is the third stage of expansion at Borouge plant (Borouge 3).

The programme, which started in January 2011, provides these engineers, who are under development within the Company, with a unique learning experience and an opportunity to be involved in the different phases of the Borouge 3 petrochemicals projects from the current engineering design stage to start-up at the end of 2013.

In addition to their activities at Borouge's plant in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, the UAE NDD sent the engineers to origin countries of the engineering companies in charge of implementing the Borouge 3 Project, to efficiently participate in the activities of Borouge 3 for Utility and Offsite plants and XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) in Seoul, Korea; for polyolefin projects in Milan, Italy; and for ethylene unit plants in Munich, Germany. The activities they are involved in included HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) and SIL (Safety Integrity Level), in addition to 3D Model Reviews and Process Safety Reviews.

"The programme was designed to give our fresh engineers the opportunity to have exposure to the Borouge 3 Project and be familiar with its different stages of development from feasibility study to commissioning and plant start up," says Manager of the UAE NDD of Human Capabilities Department at Borouge. "The engineers' involvement was properly planned to help them carry out specific activities related to assignment and specialization of the under development engineers."

Other development specialists responsible for designing, developing and implementing the Individual Development Plan (IDPs) for the programme were also sent to the offices of the Project Management Team (PMT) in Korea and Milan to understand the business needs for Borouge 3 Project and prepare ‘new' competency based IDPs for pre-commissioning and commissioning phases of the project.

"This preparation is extremely useful in terms of ensuring qualitative learning for our nationals under development to enhance their professional and personal advancement," says Manager of the UAE NDD of Human Capabilities Department at Borouge.

The Human Capabilities Department at Borouge highlighted the support Borouge 3 Project management has provided to the UAE national engineers who come from different engineering disciplines within the Company such as Plant Availability, Olefins Units, Technical Group and Polyolefins Units.

One of the participating under development UAE national process engineers at Polyolefins Function says "My involvement in the visit to the Milan office was very useful and helpful for me as a fresh engineer where I learned about the different project phases and interacted with colleagues from other disciplines. Attending the HAZOP and SIL meetings, considering time management and solving conflicting views in the project reviews gives me confidence in performing my role in the organisation. I would like to thank everyone in Borouge who supported us in this programme."

"The engineers involved in the programme were fully dedicated and the attendance was good to the point that when sometimes we overrun the allocated time for the reviews into late evenings, they remain and continue to participate in the review meetings," says Polyolefins Commissioning Manager commenting on the performance of the involved engineers. "Intelligent and sensible questions were also raised by them, so I feel that their participation and contributions was better than good; it was excellent. These engineers will surely play a strong role in shaping the future with plastics."

The UAE national engineers will be involved in other trainings at different vendor locations during the first quarter of 2012. They will join the Borouge team of experts who will visit the equipment suppliers in the vendor locations.

Borouge is a joint venture between the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Austria based Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions. Borouge is a ground breaking international partnership at the forefront of the next generation of plastics innovation.

New all-round extruder for pipes and profiles

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

January 25, 2012 The new uniEX single-screw extruders from battenfeld-cincinnati, Bad Oeynhausen/Vienna are multi-purpose talents suitable for manufacturing both pipes and profiles. The machine manufacturer offers this model in four sizes, which optimally cover the medium-output range from 50 to 500 kg/h. It can process all known thermoplastic materials from PVC to polyolefins, as well as thermoplastic elastomers and engineering plastics.

With this new machine series, battenfeld-cincinnati systematically continues its product development strategy. After the twinEX twin-screw extruder series and the solEX single-screw extruder series for high-speed applications, the uniEX has now also become an integral part of the extrusion specialist's product range. This attractive standard series with a 30 D processing length has been developed on the basis of the proven machine series from the battenfeld-cincinnati group of companies. It has been optimized on the basis of some 3,000 extruders installed worldwide and numerous proven screw geometries. A choice of extruders with screw diameters of 35, 45, 60 and 75 mm is available.

The processing highlight of the new extruders is their consistently high specific throughput at every screw speed. This is due to the extruders‘ special feed zone. An additional benefit of the machines from the uniEX series is the extremely wide process window, as well as the option of processing a great variety of materials thanks to specialized screw geometries. The well-coordinated extruder concept favors high throughput at low melt temperatures and consequently high process stability.

The processing units are mounted on an extremely robust basic frame in a space-saving U configuration. Thanks to their powerful drive system, uniEX extruders are laid out for handling melt pressures of up to 500 bar, while maintenance-free AC motors keep energy consumption low.

An absolute novelty is the uniform control cabinets and control units used for the first time in this series. The latter are not only extremely easy to operate, but also offer the option of having several extruders of a coextrusion line integrated in a single control system if desired.

Starlinger shows omega 1000 circular looms at Plastindia 2012

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

January 24, 2012 Starlinger and Co. GmbH is again represented at Plastindia taking place from February 1 to 6, 2012 in New Delhi.

This time, interested customers can view no less than 2 omega 1000 circular looms in operation: With this latest model of Starlinger's omega circular loom series, the focus has been laid on increased efficiency, easy handling and low maintenance. Equipped with durable ceramic segments and metal heddles with ceramic eyelets, tape wear is minimized and maintenance costs reduced considerably.

The omega 1000 is designed for the production of tubular and flat fabric with weights up to 200 g/m2, the working width ranging between 300 and 850 mm for double flat fabric and 600 and 1700 mm for flat fabric. With a production speed of up to 1000 picks per minute and an efficiency of over 90 %, the omega 1000 ranks among the fastest and, at the same time, most reliable looms on the market, and offers an unrivalled price/performance ratio.

Recycling technology

Starlinger recycling technology is presenting machinery solutions for the recycling of a wide scope of plastics such as PE, PP, PA, PS, BOPP and PET. Starlinger's world market leading PET recycling and refining systems produce food-safe r-PET and are approved for use in food applications by many brand owners as well as various national and international authorities such as the FDA/USA, EFSA/EU, AFSSA/FR and BfR/DE.

Visit Starlinger at Plastindia in Hall 12A, booth B14

Rajoo raises the bar at Plastindia 2012

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

January 20, 2012 Rajoo raises the bar at Plastindia 2012 with a string of launches that would significantly benefit the extrusion industry and at the same time propel Rajoo to a higher orbit of performers with engineering marvels creating newer niches.

With a strong understanding of the processing industry and extremely quick to respond to market needs; technology, innovation and convenience reflect in the Rajoo launches! Rajoo has raised the bar at Plastindia 2012 with a string of launches that would significantly benefit the extrusion industry and at the same time propel Rajoo to a higher orbit of performers with engineering marvels creating newer niches.

With Multifoil - REAL - 5 Layer Co-extruded Blown Film Line, a high-end machine with global acclaim is now available at affordable prices. Ideal for lamination grade, liquid packaging (barrier and non barrier) and collation shrink films, this machine can deliver a maximum output of 0.9 - 1.1 kg / hr/mm of die diameter. It is Rajoo - Alpine's first hybrid five layer blown film line with extruders and die from the collaborators - Hosokawa Alpine, Germany; gravimetric dosing and blending and automatic thickness control also from Germany and die of 400 mm with 2250 mm roller width.

To address the challenges of a process development laboratory, raw material manufacturers and also large film processors, thebaby machine, Multifoil - Nano provides the right answer. Helping simulate commercial scale blown film line process on a lab-scale, LabEX- Multifoil - Nano 3 Layer Co-extruded Blown Film Line is equipped with extruders - 20 mm / 30D / 1.5 kw X 3 with a maximum output of just 30 kg/hr. IBC is included and so is a touch screen control panel for process parameter monitoring. It is the worlds smallest three layer co- extruded blown film line.

To empower the agriculture and allied industry with newer and energy-efficient technologies and products, available worldwide, at Indian prices, Rajoo has launched TwinEx - Twin Screw RPVC Pipe Plant. With an L/D ratio of 30D and a screw diameter of 75 mm, this special solution is Rajoo Bausano's first Twin Screw RPVC Pipe plant and can produce pipes with OD 63-250 mm and an output of 440 kg/hour. The plant is versatile to process CPVC, which will give additional flexibility to the processors. It incorporates the Bausano patented MULTIDRIVE system for elimination of torsion effort on the command shafts, load cell for backpressure control on thrust bearings and online measuring of energy consumption.

Also on display is a Two layer PP/PS Sheet Line Lamina RS1X 1410/800 with a 100 mm grooved feed extruder to produce a maximum sheet width of 700 mm at an output of 320 kg/hour. It is a universal sheet line to process PP/PS/PET and is equipped with polymer melt metering pump, dual stroke diverter type hydraulic screen changer, co-extrusion feed block ABA / AB type and dual station winder.

Rajoo-Wonderpack has introduced a contemporary thermoformer - Dispocon WPTF 6535 N1 for PP/PS/PET with a chute type stacking solution for rectangular products. It is aelectro-hydro- pneumatic machine equipped with plug assist and servo controlled forming station with in-mould cutting for a maximum sheet width of 690 mm and a high speed of 45 cycles/min.

This will address the thermoformers' issues relating to reduced productivity of their machines, improve the levels of hygiene in product handling as well as increase level of automation so as to reduce the component of labour in overall operations. New machines being introduced will not only address the market trend, but also lay down the path forward for the industry. Emphasis will be on energy efficiency, high automation, low wastage and high productivity. Processors will now be able to address stringent quality parameters now being demanded by their customers.