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Asahi Kasei and Mitsui to Establish Supply and Procurement Systems for Bio-Methanol

Asahi Kasei and Mitsui to Establish Supply and Procurement Systems for Bio-Methanol

Asahi Kasei Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. will establish a supply and procurement scheme for bio-methanol produced in the United States. Through this scheme, Asahi Kasei plans to use the bio-methanol procured from Mitsui to produce in Japan engineering plastics with a lower carbon footprint than existing products.

Today, companies in Japan are increasingly stepping up their efforts to reduce GHG emissions throughout their product supply chains, including raw material-derived greenhouse gases, known as Scope 3 emissions, in order to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, as advocated by the Japanese government. In this context, Asahi Kasei is working to reduce GHG emissions by manufacturing various engineering plastics, such as TENACTM, a polyacetal (POM) resin, using biomass-based materials with low GHG emissions. Asahi Kasei and Mitsui are working together to find solutions to various issues related to material procurement.

In the United States, Mitsui procures RNG (renewable natural gas) generated from municipal waste landfills in the form of biogas and uses it in the mass balance approach*2 to produce bio-methanol at Fairway Methanol, a local joint venture. Asahi Kasei and Mitsui have acquired the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS certification) for their supply chains in order to prove the raw material’s sustainability features for use in final products.

This will enable Asahi Kasei to procure bio-methanol manufactured by Mitsui, and to sell various types of engineering plastics which contain the correct amount of biomass raw material allocated under the mass balance approach.

The Asahi Kasei Group aims to contribute to a carbon-neutral and sustainable world under its slogan of “Care for Earth” by focusing on initiatives such as the use of biomass raw materials, recycled raw materials, and renewable energy. The company strives to meet the expectations of its customers and society by further advancing the provision of products and services with such sustainable characteristics while deepening collaboration with other companies based on its medium-term management plan for fiscal 2024, under the theme of “Be a Trailblazer”.

Mitsui is striving to reduce the Scope 3 GHG emissions of its customers by using the expertise, knowledge, and products of a variety of its businesses, including the provision of low-carbon methanol, such as bio-methanol, and to contribute to the sustainable development of all society.

For more information, visit www.asahi-kasei.com

 

 

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Rise in the Nourishment and Drink Utilization Among the Population Across the Globe is One of the Major Factors Driving Growth of Compostable Straws Market | Future Market Insights Inc.

Rise in the Nourishment and Drink Utilization Among the Population Across the Globe is One of the Major Factors Driving Growth of Compostable Straws Market | Future Market Insights Inc.

The global compostable straws market is anticipated to accumulate a market value of US$ 1,670 million in 2023 and is expected to garner a valuation of US$ 3,250 million by exhibiting a CAGR of 6.8% in the forecast period 2023 to 2033. The market of temperature-controlled packaging boxes market reflected growth with a 5% CAGR in the historical period 2018 to 2022.

Rise in the nourishment and drink utilization among the population across the globe is one of the major factors driving growth of compostable straws market. The increasing number of carbon-conscious consumers and wide use of straws, like glass straws in bars, restaurants, and homes, due to their various features such as recyclability, elegance, and stylish aesthetic are expected to drive the market growth.

Availability of various alternative options when materials are taken into consideration, and the growing transition of many prominent brands towards bio-degradable straws as part of their commitment toward environmental sustainability is further expected to fuel market growth. Also, the growing population, consumer inclination toward adopting eco-friendly neighborly items rather than plastic, and increasing awareness among people are propelling the product demand. Furthermore, product improvement will also extend lucrative opportunities to the market players during the forecast period.

Restaurants, cafes, and bars are adopting the use of biodegradable straws as it provides an elegant touch to the dining experience. These straws are made from biodegradable materials like wood, silicone, metal, paper, bamboo, and glass. Straw manufacturers are working on innovations to attract more customers by launching new designs such as polka dots, star-shaped, striped, and others.

Aesthetically pleasing single-use consumables have always been the focus of consumers. Therefore, eco-friendly straw makers offer printed paper straws with attractive designs to increase consumer attention in the market. Paper straws made of three or four layers of paper and many additives around the mold offer more durability than conventional paper straws. As a result, these straws can meet the market demand for stable and sustainable substitutes to plastic straws which will provide significant traction to the product demand in the coming years.

The rising consumption of beverages in catering sections requires a massive stock of eco-friendly straws to meet the demand. Besides, the hospitality and catering sector had to close off their business due to the outbreak of COVID-19, which hampered the growth of bioplastic and paper straw market. Post-COVID, the demand is anticipated to rise as consumers will resume visiting cafes, bars, and other commercial sectors.

Environment-friendly straws like bamboo straws, compostable straws, and glass & metal straws are replacing plastic straws, as the latter creates a huge amount of plastic waste. Europe has implemented a complete ban on the use of single-use plastic which will boost product demand even more. Strict regulations on plastic use by other countries will further assist the market growth. Surging demand for eco-friendly products and rising public awareness are expected to augment market growth during the forecast period.

Region-wise, Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market by accumulating over 40% market share by end of the forecast period. The flourishing hospital sector in the region is expected to fuel the growth of the market during the projection period. The hospitality industry is a substantial end-user of paper straws, and the increasing number of grocery stores has significantly boosted the demand for paper straws.

In the food and beverage sector, consumer behavior has changed substantially. Moreover, increasing online grocery delivery platforms in emerging markets like India offer a return on investment of over 40%. This fuels competition for food delivery platforms among food service companies that provide lucrative growth opportunities for disposable food packaging such as paper straws. North America is expected to witness the fastest CAGR growth of 6.6% because of the rising consumer propensity toward reusable and recyclable products in the region.

How Competitive is the Market?

Recent developments and breakthroughs in technology, mergers, acquisitions, tie-ups, and partnerships within the companies involved in manufacturing compostable straws are expected to create lucrative opportunities for market growth during the forecast period.

In July 2022, Lamipak, one of the industry leaders in aseptic packaging products and solutions, announced the launch of its U-shape paper straw solutions for the Indian market. Lamipak presently has its U-shape paper straw production line based in China, with plans to expand its capacity in Indonesia. When fully ramped up, both paper straw lines will have a combined total of more than 200 million paper straws per month, with an additional 100 million straws per month added in 2023.

In April 2022: UFlex Limited, a flexible packaging material solution and polymer science company, launched its initiative to bring a sustainable change to its fold by establishing India’s first U-shaped paper straw production line for its aseptic liquid packaging business. This production line was being set up at its existing aseptic liquid packaging plant in Sanand, Gujarat.

The compostable straws is witnessing a notable demand from various industries because of the initiative taken to minimize the usage of plastic products. In last few years, beverages industry experienced exponential growth and fast development due to increase in the restaurants, cafes, hotels, food outlets and catering services.

This led to a sudden increase in the demand of compostable straws worldwide. Technological advancements led to a need of online delivery platforms which become an additive advantage to increase in the demand of compostable straws market. Additionally, to bring sustainability government has set eco-friendly rules across all the countries of the world.

Due to all these factors compostable straws will gain growing market demand globally in the coming future.

Compostable Straws Market: Market Dynamics

Growth in demand for compostable straws is expected to grow strongly for several reasons. Due to the non-biodegradability property of plastics has become a major factor behind the growth of compostable straws market demand. To minimize the soil and water pollution government has taken stringent steps against the use of plastic.

This has impacted positively on the rise of compostable straws demand. Furthermore, increasing consumer’s awareness towards the negative environmental impacts of plastic products is to be expected to propel the market demand growth of compostable straws in the forecasted period.

There are few factors which affect negatively on the demand of compostable straws. Compostable straws also require industrial composting requirements, which means that the consumers as well as manufacturer must have access to commercial compost facility, which are available only in certain parts of the world. Some compostable straws like glass also require specific temperature for them to be broken down if they have to be recycled and reused.

Additionally, like any other industry packaging industry also witnessed the negative impacts during COVID-19 pandemic. The compostable straws market has also impacted negatively as beverage industry has suffered during the pandemic. However, overall the global compostable straws market is estimated to expand with remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.

Compostable Straws Market: Regional Outlook

In the East and South Asia region, due to the rise in restrictions and ban on the usage of plastic by the governments across all the countries, will propel the compostable straws market growth. Among East Asian countries, China has become the dominant market, considering major consumption of compostable straws and out of East Asian countries compostable straws will witness a remarkable market growth of compostable straws due to the fast expansion of the food & beverage sector.

North America is a notable shareholder of a compostable straws market. Canada has become the first North American country to fully prohibit single-use plastic products. The European government’s initiative to ban plastic straws has started to spread at a faster rate all over the Europe.

Developing regions such as Latin America and the Middle East and Africa is going to be the next demanding market for compostable straws in the forecasted period.

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Efficient Single Nozzle With Excellent Price-to-Performance Ratio

Efficient Single Nozzle With Excellent Price-to-Performance Ratio

The Single Shot H6300/… offers the best price-to-performance ratio in the field of single nozzles and boasts optimum temperature control. The extension to the range with hardened nozzle tips and Single-hole and Hot Tip Torpedo ­– as are also used with the Vario Shot – increases the application possibilities of this nozzle many times over.

The Single Shot comes in two sizes and is suitable for the production of small and medium-sized injection mouldings with a shot weight of up to 800 g and immersion depths of over 170 mm.

Maximum flexibility

The interchangeability of the relevant wear parts, including tips and melt chambers and also the thermocouple, facilitates servicing and maintenance. The heating unit, which is connected to the body of the nozzle with just one control circuit, guarantees a uniform temperature over the full length of the nozzle.

Because of the suitably adapted heating-capacity distribution and the gentle conveyance of the melt through generously-dimensioned flow channels, a homogeneous temperature profile and low-shear mould filling are ensured. Through the optimised position of the thermocouple and the efficient insulation from the mould, plastics with a more limited temperature range can also be reliably processed.

Compact design

The aims pursued when developing the nozzle were to achieve the largest possible melt throughput plus a compact design and maximum stability. The construction with only one control circuit reduces the time required for design. In connection with the focus on good insulation from the mould, the energy requirement for the Single Shot during use is particularly low.

Best price-to-performance ratio

The Single Shot nozzle offers the best price-to-performance ratio in the field of single nozzles, but users do not have to dispense with a variety of injection options. A range of torpedoes and screw-on melt chamber variants are, for example, available. In addition to the classical pin gate, these also permit the nozzle geometry to be readily introduced into the cavity plate and, in the event of wear, allow rapid restoration of the gate quality. Extended melt chambers are available for gates to free-form surfaces or sub-runners with a sprue.

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Mechanical Hasco Limit Switches Offer Increased Process Reliability

Mechanical Hasco Limit Switches Offer Increased Process Reliability

In the field of injection moulding, the precise monitoring of the position of moving mould parts makes an important contribution to process reliability. For example, exact information on the final positions of ejector assemblies as well as other moving mould components such as core pullers and stripper plates is of particular importance.

Precise information on the end-position of motion sequences

The new mechanical HASCO limit switches Z1430/… allow a variety of applications for the accurate monitoring of the position of such moving components, both in injection moulding tools and in punching tools.

The limit switches, which can be used at a maximum mould temperature of 140 °C, can be easily adjusted via the HASCO excenter unit Z14300/…. The proven actuation switching range Sa of 0.8 mm can be adjusted via the excenter unit.

Protective circuit prevents malfunctions

The limit switches operate as a normal open contact, whereby an electronic “contact” is closed on pressing the switch. An internal protective circuit protects HASCO limit switches from damage if the supply voltage connections are mixed up, and ensures that no malfunction occurs that would lead to the ignition of an undesired signal. The testing and adjustment of the limit switch is carried out by the battery-operated testing device Z 141/3.

The limit switches are connected via three-pin connecting cables Z14301/… – Z14304/… with straight or 90° angled connector, both to the mould control and, if necessary, to the testing device. The flexible limit switches are available in vertical and horizontal design, which are equipped as desired with a male connector or a female connector for the connecting cable.

Maximum process reliability

With the new mechanical HASCO limit switches, mould damage can be effectively avoided and process reliability significantly improved.

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HASCO at the Moulding Expo

HASCO at the Moulding Expo

As a full-service provider with a portfolio of more than 100,000 products, HASCO offers everything for modern mouldmaking from a single source. In addition to numerous new and further developments, digitisation will be one of the main areas of focus during the Moulding Expo. User-friendly tools, an update of the HASCO App, interesting CAD features and other digital services will be presented live on the HASCO Stand 1/G53.

Mould Base Technology

The new mechanical limit switches Z1430/… are used predominantly for the precise monitoring of the position of ejector assemblies. A variety of application possibilities also exist where exact information on the final positions of other parts is needed. Mould damage can thus be effectively avoided and process reliability significantly increased.

The innovative HASCO Mould Tag A5910/… digitalises standard mould units in injection moulding tools and enables unambiguous identification with certification of quality. The Mould Tag is built as standard into all two-stage ejectors. The RFID tag (Radio Frequency Identification) can be read out direct via the new HASCO App, showing informative product-relevant data.

Exceptional combination possibilities are offered by HASCO’s extensively enlarged cooling range. In addition to the flexibly combinable standard components, cooling elements made of stainless steel, clean-break temperature control systems, high-temperature ranges and multicoupling systems offer constructive, safe and reliable solutions.

In addition to the standard multicoupling system, the new USA (ZI) and French (FRA) systems are now also available as open or closed versions with valve, as well as the clean-break multicoupling system as a HT version with flat sealing front surfaces.

New sealing plugs Z9425/…/VA of stainless steel for sealing off drilled cooling holes and for diverting the cooling medium within the cooling circuit, as well as socket pipe plugs Z9410/… with special FKM O-ring and Z 9410HT/…/VA with high-temperature FKM O-ring round off the cooling range.

The ejector portfolio, with around 600 additional new versions, offers maximum flexibility in demoulding. With a total of 26 product groups and 5,500 variants, HASCO’s range of ejectors covers virtually all applications in mouldmaking.

Two new posters, one with an overview of the temperature control elements and the other with a table relating to the ejector portfolio, offer optimum help when it comes to selecting the right article.

Hot Runner Technology

The innovative, additively manufactured HASCO Streamrunner with maximum design freedom creates, through the free three-dimensional design of the runners, completely new possibilities in multi-component injection moulding. Different plastic components or colours can be spread over a very small space and the runners can be intertwined.

With the new interchangeable needle valve pre-chamber Vario Shot Xgate, HASCO has extended its proven nozzle portfolio. Individually geared to the particular application, two new variants of the Vario Shot Xgate offer the ideal solution for amorphous or semi-crystalline plastics. The gate area and contact surfaces can be variably designed for application-specific temperature control.

The Primezone H1281/… range of control units boasts outstanding control accuracy, intuitive operating comfort and wide-ranging diagnosis functions. The touch display and the latest software technologies enable simple and intuitive operation, similar to modern smartphones. With the new, smooth-running Co-Cart trolley, perfect and safe positioning of all control units directly next to the mould is ensured.

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UNITED CAPS Features New Products, Sustainability Initiatives, at ProPak Asia

UNITED CAPS Features New Products, Sustainability Initiatives, at ProPak Asia

New products, sustainability focus, and an update on the status of the UNITED CAPS plant in Malaysia will be featured at the show.

UNITED CAPS, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, today reported that the company will be exhibiting at ProPak Asia, bringing new products and innovations and an update on its CLOSE TO YOU and sustainability strategies.

UNITED CAPS will be located in Hall 103, booth AR41 in the French pavilion at the show, which is scheduled for 14 to 17 June at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Thailand. ProPak Asia, the regional’s number one international trade event for Food, Drink & Pharmaceutical Processing & Packaging Technology, is a must-attend industry event in Asia, for Asia. At the show, key UNITED CAPS executives and experts will be available to answer visitor questions, suggest solutions and explain UNITED CAPS strategies that are in place to provide a unique level of support to the Asian Pacific region, including its manufacturing plant in Malaysia.

“We are excited to again be present at this important event,” said Astrid Hoffmann-Leist, Chief Innovation & Communication Officer, who is stationed in Malaysia and who is responsible for all business activities in the Asia Pacific region in her additional role as Business Director. “In this thirtieth year of the event, we will be bringing two brand-new products debuting in Asia for the first time, as well as a range of other UNITED CAPS products that serve the needs of Asian customers.”

Featured at the show

At ProPak Asia, UNITED CAPS will be highlighting three products that are especially important for the region. These include:

  • SAFE-TE, a premium infant nutrition solution for Asia, engineered with impenetrable security technologies and exceptional hygiene features, including UNITED CAPS’ industry-leading clean scoop chamber and its DropDown Lock tamper-evident technology that offer added convenience for new parents.
  • Bump Cap, an innovative one-of-a-kind solution designed to reduce global food waste by making it easy to determine whether food products continue to be safe to consume. This intelligent freshness indicator is designed to change the way people think about what a cap can do and how they can actively fight food waste. The Bump Cap makes it easy to determine if contents have begun to degrade. Not only is reducing food waste important for the planet, but this alone also reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Once beverage begins to degrade, bumps occur on the top of the cap, giving a tactile indicator of freshness. The Bump Cap is making its Asian debut at the show.
  • 23 H-PAK, a brand-new and innovative approach to tethered closures for carton packaging, one of the first to be brought to market and also debuting in Asia at the show. Its cutting-edge design provides a clean and smooth opening, cutting through the prelaminated hole with minimal effort. It has an audible click when opening, a satisfying sound that lets consumers know their closure is in the perfect open position. Once opened, it is in the perfect position for use, providing optimised no-drip flow of product during dispensing.

A wide range of other solutions from UNITED CAPS will also be on display in the UNITED CAPS booth. This includes closures made from post-consumer recycled material, closures that are lightweighted to require less plastic, and closures that are recyclable for a more circular lifecycle approach.

“At UNITED CAPS, we are committed to leaving the world better than we found it,” said CEO Benoit Henckes. “The solutions we are presenting at ProPak Asia are well aligned with this goal. We are especially pleased to be bringing two unique, first-in-the-world solutions to ProPak Asia, the Bump Cap and the 23 H-PAK. These solutions demonstrate our ongoing efforts to deliver world-class functionality and sustainability. We are also delighted with the performance of our plant in Kulim, Malaysia, a key element of our CLOSE TO YOU strategy that helps us better serve the Asia Pacific region and brings us closer to customers to ensure we understand their needs and respond effectively to them.”

Henckes notes that the Malaysia staff has become a cohesive team of some 30 team members in a state-of-the-art facility who delivered close to 70 million closures to the region in 2022.

Visitors to the UNITED CAPS booth will have many opportunities to learn more about UNITED CAPS’ dedication to bringing more sustainable, safe and innovative packaging to market and its UNITED WE STAND and CLOSE TO YOU messaging.

To schedule a one-on-one meeting with UNITED CAPS experts during the show, please contact monika.d@duomedia.com. UNITED CAPS experts present at the show will include Astrid Hoffmann-Leist, Chief Innovation & Communication Officer and Business Director APAC.

For more information about products and services from UNITED CAPS, please visit www.unitedcaps.com

 

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ALPLA UK Expands Through Acquisition of iTEC Packaging (Mansfield)

ALPLA UK Expands Through Acquisition of iTEC Packaging (Mansfield)

Takeover strengthens commitment to the UK market as system provider for bottles and closures

The internationally active ALPLA Group strengthens commitment to the UK market with the acquisition of the packaging business iTEC Packaging (Mansfield). The plant specialises in the production of closures mainly for dairy, but also food and beverage sectors.

Quality and choice from ALPLA: With the acquisition of the iTEC Packaging (Mansfield) business, the global packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA is expanding its expertise as a packaging system provider on the UK market. “With our global know-how, with this acquisition we can increasingly offer the UK dairy industry sustainable, efficient and innovative packaging solutions.” says UK Managing Director Jens Seifried on the significance of the acquisition.

Recycling expertise and site security
With the takeover, ALPLA is also pushing the use of post-consumer recycled material (PCR) in the closure sector and offers complete solutions with high recycling content. In doing so, the company is building on its pioneering work in the processing of recycled HDPE (rHDPE) in the ultra-light bottle “Eco-Bottle”. The packaging can be made of up to 40 per cent food-grade rHDPE. With further developments, the inclusion could be increased in the coming years.

The incorporation of the former iTEC Packaging plant (Mansfield) provides further capacity and product range and at the same time secures jobs at the site. The staff will be taken over in their entirety.

The takeover was contractually agreed on 26 May 2023. The parties have agreed not to disclose the terms and conditions.

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Frigel Introduces the Latest Developments in Cooling and Mold Temperature Control Solutions at PLAST 2023

Frigel Introduces the Latest Developments in Cooling and Mold Temperature Control Solutions at PLAST 2023

Focused on plastic transformation processes, based on technology, Frigel continues to develop customized solutions for its partners, helping them to increase profitability and to improve productivity, quality and sustainability KPIs.

Frigel brings to the PLAST 2023 show the main highlights of its portfolio of products tailored to the main Plastic market segments, such as Automotive, Packaging, Medical and all other sectors dedicated to the injection molding of Technical Parts. New machine-side solutions have been designed to ensure the maximum profitability and quickest ROI for the processor, leveraging productivity, product quality and process repeatability improvements. These solutions are the result of 30 years of experience and successful stories of process optimization, with a global organization bringing not just process cooling expertise, but a vast know-how in plastic processing and technology dynamics.

Driven by the fundamental purpose of “Engineering a more efficient and sustainable industry”, Frigel is also bringing to the PLAST 2023 show some of its recent highlights in adiabatic cooling. The recent advancements in its patented Adiabatic cooling solutions reconfirm Frigel’s position as product leader in this very important technology for water and energy savings in process cooling. Modular, scalable and flexible Frigel central chiller solutions are also offering opportunities for global plastic companies to adopt industrial cooling solutions designed to be installed anywhere, with full engineering and service support, leveraging the recent advancements of Frigel Industry 4.0 controls and connectivity platforms.


MACHINE SIDE SOLUTIONS

Microgel SYNCRO

Frigel presents on the market Microgel SYNCRO, the new on-side unit that revolutionizes the temperature control method in injection moulding. Microgel Syncro technology allows for a drastic reduction in cycle time (up to 40%), while maintaining the surface quality, dimensional characteristics and mechanical performance of the finished product unaltered. The reduction of the total cycle time is obtained thanks to the reduction of the cooling time only: this result, achieved through the digital synchronization with the molding process, has the great advantage of not requiring a priori the modification of all the other molding parameters, making the system communicating with the press but completely autonomous and easily implemented by the operators.

The big difference compared to the traditional method consists in the fact that the Syncro control unit supplies cold water to the mold only in the cooling phase, drastically reducing its duration. The advantages for the customer are easily understood: increased productivity and profitability of the single production cell, against an invesent with an average payback time of less than 6 months.

The Microgel SYNCRO product line features more than 10 models, with cooling capacities from 16 kW to 56 kW and heating capacities from 12 kW to 24 kW.

Unit on display: MICROGEL RSY

Microgel RS Series

The distinctive product of the Frigel brand. High performance Single and Dual Zone TCUs with Booster Pumps and Integrated Portable Chillers

Frigel releases the full range of Microgel RS for Injection Molding. These unique single zone (RSM) and dual zone (RSD) machine-side temperature control units are designed for molding throughputs ranging from 10 to 240 kg/hr . The new Microgel RS range includes important advancements in temperature accuracy over the entire control range (-5 to 90° C), functionalities, pumping performance and overall energy efficiency

The RS range features additional configurations specifically designed for Packaging (RSP) and Extrusion (RSB). Options such as flow-meters, VFDs, return/remote temperature sensors are enabling full process control capability. Its new user interface offers a flawless experience and full connectivity and interoperability via the Frigel MiND platform.

Unit on display: MICROGEL RSD

THERMOGEL TDK Series

High precision Single Zone pressurized water TCUs

Frigel introduces advancements in its growingly popular direct injection pressurized water TCUs up to 120°C for applications in Automotive, Medical and any other Technical Molding sectors where accuracy, repeatability and process control are fundamental for the profitability of the IMM cell. The TDK units are fully adaptable to any molding condition and are equipped with reliable features and redundant safeties to operate over the entire temperature range. Flow meter options and connectivity to MiND or other Industry 4.0 architectures are enabling complete process monitoring and data recording.

Unit on display: THERMOGEL TDK

CENTRALIZED COOLING SOLUTIONS

ECODRY MDK Series

Adiabatic Closed Loop Fluid Coolers with enclosed chambers and patented booster cooling technologies

Frigel expands its Adiabatic product family line, introducing the Ecodry MDK range, designed to allow the flexible configuration of modular adiabatic solutions for small to large plastic factories. MDK takes advantage of some of the technological advances already introduced in the LDK range (new efficient PADs, new generation of EC fans, modular design, wide and deep configuration).

MDK is characterized by a high efficiency humidification system (COOLPAD) and by a new generation of EC fans which, combined with a more effective dry cooler, obtain a new level of compactness in a powerful new adiabatic cooler product line.

The new Ecodry MDK is designed to integrate easily into existing Ecodry 3DK systems, of which Frigel has an existing installation base of thousands of units, in addition to responding to the new needs of industries; energy efficiency, sustainability and saving of raw resources such as water.

Unit on display: ECODRY MDK

NETGEL MiND

Industry 4.0 central system and machine side Web Interface and Monitoring Platform

Frigel releases the MiND 2.0 platform, the evolution of its Industry 4.0 concept. MiND 2.0 is an innovative digital solution to meet the ever increasing needs of modern companies to reach Industry 4.0 and IIOT (Industrial Internet of Things) standards. MiND 2.0 is now able to provide customers a perfect supervision and maintenance tool for all Frigel equipment and accessories, both central and machine-side, allowing for monitoring and management of all working parameters and events and registering performance and energy consumption of every single cooling system component through a multifunctional user interface, both locally and remotely, through a user-friendly webpage.

Unit on display: MiND

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Kaynemaile Selects Makrolon RE from Covestro for RE8, a Bio-Circular Architectural Mesh

Kaynemaile Selects Makrolon RE from Covestro for RE8, a Bio-Circular Architectural Mesh

Kaynemaile, a leading global designer and manufacturer of architectural mesh for commercial, residential, and public buildings, today announces a major shift from fossil-based raw materials to biomass content. The company uses Makrolon RE, an ISCC PLUS-certified, mass-balanced polycarbonate from Covestro.

Kaynemaile’s new RE8 Architectural Mesh will deliver an ISCC PLUS certified sustainable share of up to 88 percent of its architectural product. Moving Kaynemaile’s production away from traditional fossil-based materials to a bio-circular attributed material will offer a reduction of the carbon footprint of the polymer material by up to 80 percent, cradle-to-gate, including biogenic uptake, enabling circular economy efforts while maintaining proven functionality, ISCC PLUS certified and LEED-enabled.

“RE8 is a major milestone in Kaynemaile’s 20-year commitment to circular economy practices,” says Kayne Horsham, Founder of Kaynemaile. “From the start we have sought a high-performance sustainable feed-stock material solution that exceeds building compliance standards yet has a lighter environmental footprint. Covestro’s bio-circular attributed polycarbonate portfolio is now able to deliver on this ambition.”

“Makrolon RE polycarbonate from Covestro offers designers a sustainable material solution, while still maintaining the key benefits of traditional polycarbonate,” says Joel Matsco, Senior Marketing Manager, Covestro. “The polycarbonate material enables an unencumbered design experience and provides a second life to upstream waste and residues. We look forward to seeing RE8 from Kaynemaile on buildings and in spaces around the world.”

With Kaynemaile’s origins in the Armory department of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy some 20 years ago, the company has evolved into an international business built on its innovative nil-waste liquid-state manufacturing process coupled with a compelling design aesthetic and a team focused on providing bespoke functional design solutions at scale. Kaynemaile’s manufacturing facility is ISCC PLUS certified and the introduction of its RE8 bio-circular material helps position architects, planners, and builders to meet regulated carbon reduction targets.

“RE8 is the most significant initiative by the company since its founding,” says Kayne Horsham. “We are proud to be at the forefront of this future proofing circular economy technology.”

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Toyochem Constructs New Pilot Facility for High-performance Polymers in Japan

Toyochem Constructs New Pilot Facility for High-performance Polymers in Japan

To accelerate the development of highly functional polymers for electronic materials

Toyochem Co., Ltd., the polymer and coatings arm of Japan’s Toyo Ink Group, announced today that it has completed construction of a new Polymer Pilot Facility at its Kawagoe Factory, a manufacturing complex located in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture in Japan. The new Facility, which came online in April 2023, is engaged in the prototyping and medium-scale production of advanced polymers and their composites. In the first-phase production line, Toyochem plans to manufacture condensation polymers that exhibit high heat resistance and high flexibility, properties needed to fulfill the very demanding requirements of today’s semiconductor components. Key applications include high heat resistant and flexible adhesive materials for high-speed communication components and functional adhesives for electric vehicles.

In line with its growth strategy, Toyochem, with the cooperation of its Polymer Materials Research Institute in Japan and the new Polymer Pilot Facility, is expected to accelerate development of new products and related businesses needed to support its customer base now and well into the future. “The Toyo Ink Group has a long track record of manufacturing polymers based on acrylics, urethanes, polyesters and their composites for use primarily in can coatings, adhesives, laminating adhesives and inks,” said Yasushi Ariyoshi, Division Director of the Polymer & Coating R&D Division at Toyochem.

“Over the years, the Group has reinforced our capability and technological base to engineer our own polymer-based systems. Recently, Toyochem has been focusing its efforts on developing a series of high-functional products, including environmentally friendly types and performance coatings for the electronics field. These applications require improved properties to satisfy the most demanding requirements. And the establishment of a new pilot facility bolsters our ability to develop and deliver new polymer grades needed to meet the future performance and sustainability demands of our customers.”

In addition to serving as a model system for the trial production of new polymers, Toyochem’s Polymer Pilot Facility is also being used to consolidate polymer pilot areas at Kawagoe and to accumulate data needed to enhance smart-factory initiatives incorporated at its manufacturing sites.

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