More than 30 expert speakers announced for PVC AUS 2018
More than 30 expert speakers from around the world will be sharing leading edge insight about the latest technical, market and sustainability trends in the vinyl industry at PVC AUS 2018: Shaping the Future. Organised by the Vinyl Council of Australia, this two-day premier vinyl conference brings together Australasia’s vinyl value chain in Sydney from 13 to 15 March 2018. Supporting the event are headline sponsors Austria-based Greiner Extrusion GmbH, Krauss-Maffei Berstorff
VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2018 to focus on ‘Meeting Societal Needs’
Meeting Societal Needs is the theme for the sixth VinylPlus Sustainability Forum, which will examine how the PVC industry can contribute sustainable solutions for an ever-expanding global population when representatives from the entire value chain meet in Madrid, Spain on May 16th and 17th 2018. Organised by VinylPlus®, the Voluntary Commitment to sustainable development by the European PVC industry, the 2018 Forum will explore the sector’s role in fulfilling people’s essenti
Belgrade Polymer Products: ‘Brexit may be stalling, but trade isn’t!’
Belgrade Polymer Products is stepping up production of its plastic pail liners in 2018 following a rise in orders from a long-standing European customer. The Wellingborough-based thermoforming specialist says Brexit and the weaker pound is helping to grow its export business and open up new sales opportunities, particularly for their added-value concept. Sales of the liners are set to rise further this year.The polypropylene (PP) and LDPE pail liners are used to protect a var
Phoenix Doors promotes Anthony Bill to technical role
Anthony Bill has been promoted to a new technical role at composite door manufacturer Phoenix Doors, part of the Masco UK Window Group. As Technical Liaison Team Leader, Anthony’s role involves new product development and providing technical support for both the business and its customers. He will also continue to assist production colleagues where technical advice is required and in the event of any machinery issues. From joining Phoenix Doors in 2005 as an operative making
Phoenix Doors: Responding to changing composite door trends
Having ceased production of PVC door panels at the end of last year, Phoenix Doors, part of the Masco UK Window Group, is focusing on developing its range as a dedicated composite door company. Sales Director Haydon Statham highlights what’s in store. It’s full steam ahead in 2018 for Phoenix Doors as we continue to concentrate on refining our composite door range, service and delivery to suit the requirements of installers across the UK. As the composite door market continue
Axion: Are biodegradable plastics better for the environment?
Plastics are indispensable in many areas of our modern lives, yet questions over the material’s sustainability are rarely out of the headlines these days. Are biodegradable, compostable and bio-plastics really a better environmental solution? Richard McKinlay, Head of Circular Economy at resource recovery specialist Axion, offers his opinion. Plastic materials that at end of life can completely break down naturally and disappear harmlessly may sound like the ideal answer. Peo
Carpet Recycling UK: landfill diversion of carpet waste rises to 42%
Volumes of carpet waste diverted from landfill in the UK continue to rise, with 168,000 tonnes reused, recycled or recovered for energy in 2017, reports Carpet Recycling UK. This represents a diversion rate of 42% - up from 35% and an increase in 26,000 tonnes compared to 2016, according to the industry body’s latest figures. Around 400,000 tonnes of waste carpet arise each year in the UK. Energy recovery accounted for 124,000 tonnes with the growing use of carpets as a renew
Axion joins latest Jaguar Land Rover-led REALITY aluminium recycling project Axion adds resource rec
Axion is undertaking further research into increasing recycled aluminium content in new vehicles as part of REcycled ALuminium Through Innovative TechnologY (REALITY), a new £2 million collaborative project led by Jaguar Land Rover. Working with other consortium partners, the Manchester-based resource recovery specialist will focus on techniques for sorting and separating specialist alloys from aluminium derived from end-of-life vehicles. Part-funded by Innovate UK, REALITY i
Axion: UK should ‘create demand for recycled materials’
A Manchester-based plastics recycler is calling for the creation of greater demand for recycled materials in the UK following China’s decision to restrict imports of waste paper and plastics. Keith Freegard, Director of Axion Polymers says that although the changed rules imposing a maximum 0.5% contamination level in imported materials present a ‘huge challenge’ in the short term, the UK should be looking at the opportunities this situation creates. Speaking after highlightin
Axion launches ‘Design for Recycling’ service
Axion has launched a new ‘Design for Recycling’ service aimed at helping the plastic packaging value chain ensure that packaging placed on the market has been optimised for end of life, while maintaining its primary function of product protection. The circular economy specialist’s service is aimed at a range of stakeholders in the food and beverage supply chain. This includes packaging designers, food manufacturers, brand owners and retailers who all have a vested interest in
