NewsFeed: Nissei to manufacture machines in China (July 9)

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Today's Headlines                                                                     Click here for web version   Nissei to manufacture machines in China Facing an increasingly competitive situation sparked by the double whammy of a strong Japanese yen and a plummeting global market for injection molding machines, Nissei Plastic Industrial (Nagano, Japan) has taken the plunge and decided to set up a manufacturing operation in China. ...Read more  Newsletter continued below... Advertiser HPS III-MH is an advanced hot runner, hot tip, edge gating solution for medical and packaging applications. The product does not produce cold slugs, simplifies tool construction and has parting line serviceable tips for ease of maintenance.  For more information contact EWIKON Molding Technologies at in...@ewikonusa.com. www.ewikonusa.com Headlines Teijin raises bioplastic's hydrolytic performance The Japanese supplier of stereocomplex polylactic acid (PLA) polymer says its biodegradable offering now boasts virtually the same level of durability as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin.The new Biofront is said to possess at least 10 times more hydrolytic resistance than conventional commercial bioplastics, translating to substantially improved resistance to hydrolytic degradation in hot and humid conditions. ...Read more Techmer PM to add manufacturing in Brazil The so-called BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) countries have been emphasized as the best regions for growth potential in a number of industries, with the "B" sometimes ignored in favor of the "C," especially within plastics. ...Read more Newsletter continued below...  Advertiser At Servtech Plastics we continuously strive to maintain the highest moral and ethical standards. Everyone in our organization is committed in achieving the “Best Value” for our customers. Our core competency is injection molding offering a wide diversity in production. One inherent strength is the ability to adapt to the needs of each job finding the most cost efficient method. Work with us and you will understand, “Quality you can depend on since 1965!” www.servtechplastics.com  Headlines Pepsi opens PET bottle plant in Russia Pepsi's presence in Russia goes back to 1959 but will be significantly expanded with a new PET bottle plant, which the company says will be its largest globally when at full capacity. In 1959, the company's CEO met with Nikita Kruschev; 50 years on, the current head will meet with Russian and American leaders Medvedev and Obama this week in Moscow. ...Read more TPE resin pricing, June 29-July 3: PE and PP rise, PS steady Producers were able to increase polyethylene and polypropylene prices in June, with many pushing for additional increases in July and August. These actions come in a market where volumes are still down substantially from year-ago levels, feedstocks are on the rise, and export interest from Asia is gaining. ...Read more  Advertiser Thank you to all NPE2009 Participants NPE2009 was a success due to your support. As producer of the show, SPI—The Plastics Industry Trade Association—extends a sincere thank you to all NPE2009 exhibitors, attendees, sponsors, media partners, and co-located events for contributing to the show’s success and for exemplifying commitment to the future of our industry. 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