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NPE2012: “The Return of the Machines”

“The improved economies and logistics of the new venue have encouraged many NPE2012 exhibitors to purchase more exhibit space and bring more machinery to the show, much of it to be operated on-site,” said Gene Sanders, SPI senior vice president of trade shows and conferences. “Contributing to this enhanced commitment by exhibitors is the steadily improving manufacturing sector of the U.S. economy.” Sanders cited reports from three exhibitors of injection molding systems and a fourth company specializing in auxiliary systems as representative of the positive response to NPE2012 from machinery companies, showing how the greater scale of exhibits can increase the return on trade show investment for attendees.

NPE2012: Extended deadline for International Plastics Design Competition (IPDC)

The SPI Society of the Plastics Industry has extended the deadline for submissions to the 2nd International Plastics Design Competition (IPDC).

NPE2012: New online resources for international visitors

Online at www.npe.org are resources that help international visitors get the most benefit from NPE2012. Visitors may register online at www.npe.org and can access a multilingual section of the website that provides information on NPE2012 and instructions regarding visitor delegations and visa requirements, with links to relevant government agencies.

Deadline for submissions to the International Plastics Design Competition is approaching

The second International Plastics Design Competition (IPDC), one of the highlights at NPE2012, is open for entries from any end market and any country in the world. Entries to this prestigious completion may be submitted online at www.plasticsdesign.org by February 1, 2012. Entries can be for finished products or components and can be submitted by any individual or company along the supply chain: designer, toolmaker, processor, material supplier, equipment builder, or OEM.

NPE2012: Extensive educational program

SPI the Plastics Industry Trade Association has announced the agenda for its Business of Plastics Conference, a key part of the content-rich educational program to be co-located with the NPE2012 international plastics exposition.

Rubber Machinery & Equipment Zone at Chinaplas 2012

As the relaunch of Rubber Machinery & Equipment Zone at Chinaplas 2011 received overwhelming response, Adsale will continue this zone in 2012.

Chinaplas 2012 returns to Shanghai

Chinaplas 2012 - the 26th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries -, will be held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre on April 18-21, 2012. The organisers of Chinaplas 2012, Adsale, announced that with the rapid development of China’s plastics and rubber industries and the global green trend, the fair will be a platform for the introduction of advanced eco-friendly products, technologies and solutions from all around the world. A wide range of machinery, new materials and innovative products will be showcased to satisfy diversified purchasing needs of both Chinese and overseas buyers.

NPE2012: New resources enable international attendees to make their visit easier and more productive

Online at www.npe.org are resources that can help international visitors get the most benefit from next year’s plastics exposition, it was announced by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, producer of the triennial NPE.

Maplan: Solutions for rubber, silicone and TPE processing

The Austrian company Maplan informs at Fakuma about its broad spectrum of injection moulding machinery for elastomer processing. It comprises not only solutions for the traditional rubber industry, but also for solid and liquid silicone, and thermoplastic elastomers. All of these solutions are offered in connection with extensive automation options as well as multi-component solutions and insertion technologies. As highlight this year the company presents two machines, one for liquid silicone and another for TPE processing.

SPI Society of the Plastics Industry: New location, new start for NPE 2012

In the East Foyer of the Friedrichshafen fairground will be the stand of the SPI, the Society of the Plastics Industry, organisers of one of the world’s top three plastics fairs, NPE 2012.

Danquinsa: Products for adhesives, coatings and elastomer processing

Danquinsa is a system supplier for the plastic and adhesive industries. Highlights at the Fakuma will be the Pearlthane TPU range with new aliphatic grades, Pearlcoat Activa Plus aromatic and aliphatic compounds for decor surfaces with a pleasant haptic and soft touch effect, Pearlthane Eco based on renewable raw materials and the Maxi series with a special price-performance ratio for extrusion and injection moulding applications.

Plasticker: Online marketplace for the plastics industry

The focus of the online portal plasticker.com is the B2B marketplace for raw materials and the machine trading exchange, as well as the industry job market and an exchange for trade representatives.

BASF: World’s first production-ready thermoplastic wheel rim

In September 2011, smart and BASF have exhibited a world first at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main, Germany: The “smart forvision”, the new concept vehicle from smart, is the world’s first automobile to ride on thermoplastic wheel rims. However, they are not just a concept, but their performance has already been tested for high-volume production. The wheel rims will also be on display at the BASF stand during the Fakuma plastics trade fair that takes place from 18 – 22 October 2011 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Rampf: Bio-based sealing solutions

The system supplier will be exhibiting at the WVIB (Association of industrial companies based in the Baden region) joint stand, where it will be presenting its solutions for sealing, casting, bonding and designing based on renewable raw materials. The starting materials for new plastics with improved mechanical properties are natural raw materials such as vegetable oils, maize, wood (lignin) and greases.

KraussMaffei: Cutting machine costs with efficient production solutions

Increasing productivity and efficiency is the main theme of KraussMaffei’s stand at Fakuma. Under the motto BluePower the company has bundled its energy- and resource-efficient production solutions. At its stand KraussMaffei will feature low to medium tonnage injection moulding machines – hydraulic and electric machines from its CX, AX, and EX series.

Hennecke: State-of-the-art PU processing technologies

Hennecke has been developing polyurethane processing machinery and equipment for over 65 years. At Fakuma 2011, the company will present its portfolio of machine concepts, and plant technology.

Clariant: Brilliant colours

Clariant will inform about Cesa additives and combibatches for freezers. These are high-brilliance UV protected white and gray colours with antimicrobial additives.

Listgrove: Human resources solutions

The recruitment and human resources company Listgrove will be present at Fakuma for the third time.

Kuraray: Innovative elastomer solutions

At Fakuma Kuraray will highlight its comprehensive TPE portfolio including the established Septon and Hybrar brands and will also inform about its range of innovative liquid isoprene rubbers (Kuraray Liquid Rubber KLR). The company will exhibit together with its long-time distributor Marubeni.

Desma Tec: Fully automatic production of automotive spring aids

Desma is a well-known producer of low pressure polyurethane machines. At the Fakuma, from 18 – 22 October 2011 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, the company will showcase its newest generation of polyurethane low pressure technology in hall A7, booth 7405.

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