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MH/MR/N/200/MBI/12- 14 September 2012Volume 58 No. 9

Chairman - Editorial Board Mr. Jayesh Rambhia

Hon. Editor Mr. Raju Desai

Associate Editor Mr. Hiten Bheda

Members Dr. T. Biswas Mr. A. E. Ladhaboy

Editorial Co-ordination: Padmesh Prabhune, Dhruv Communications,

Mumbai, Tel No: 00-22-2868 5198 / 5049 • Fax No : 00-22-28685495 email: [email protected]

Published by Ms. Uma Gupta on behalf of the owners,

The All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association

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Views/Reports/Extracts etc. published in Plastics News are those of the

authors and not necessarily of the Editor. Furthermore except for copies of

formal AIPMA communications no other matter in this journal should be

interpreted as views of The All India Plastics Mfgrs. Association.

Mr. Ashok AgarwalVice President

(East Zone)

Mr. Manish DedhiaHon. Secretary

Dr. Asutosh GorJt. Hon. Secretary

Mr. Mukesh ShahHon. Treasurer

OFFICE BEARERS

The Offi cial Organ of The All India Plastics Manufacturers Association Estd. 1945

Mr. Jayesh RambhiaPresident

Mr. Anand OzaVice President (West Zone)

Mr. R. K. AggarwalVice President (North Zone)

Mr. Anil BansalVice President (South Zone)

IN THIS ISSUE...17...... AIPMA At Work29...... Company News33...... Environment35...... Features...Specialty Film and Flexible Packaging Global Conference

...Ampacet to provide solutions for agro and perishable food packaging in India

...Taking Control process in Injection Moulding

...“HDPE Pipes For Conveying Milk in Dairies where Chilling temperatures are used”

...Low cost solutions convert plastics from food waste and renewable raw materials

57...... International News61...... Business News65...... Product News

69...... Technology70...... In the News72...... Notifi cation & Circulars

CONTENTCONTENT


THE PRESIDENT SAYS

Ride the Change Our tenure at AIPMA leadership team is coming to an end.

We have tried to do best we can for AIPMA and for service to industry through the year.

Our annual report & also last plastic news has details of our initiatives through the year.

I am happy to share secret of our success, so you can multiply it & benefi t.

�When you are too close & immersed in your work, you will see details too well & is needed.

But you may not be able to see full picture.

Imagine captain in boat, he could not have seen iceberg below sea.

�Take periodic breaks, zoom out & see the bigger picture to scan the environment with better perception to gauge change in threats & opportunities.

�Do judge for yourself, your business : Is it closer to past or future ready ?

Do look for changes in market, consumer behavior, competition, opportunities, threat compared to your offering.



�When vision is clear & route is known, speed increases.

Spend some time to create Vision, Mission, Strategy & Plan.

Do share it with your team.

If all team members march in synch, it will make Growth easier.

Spent some time to create vision, mission, plan at beginning of year.

It gave us good clarity of thought & confi dence to act fast.

Doubts & fear slows you down.Car windscreen is much bigger & looks at road ahead

Rear view mirror is much smaller & looks at past.

But driver is in middle & acts in present.

Live & act in the moment.Check for fuel. Only spend as much as you can afford.

Maintain good grip on road. As we maintain car, maintain good healthy team for performance.

�Sense of Urgency is big time saver.

�Ownership : We assumed ownership of responsibility for growth of plastic sector. It made task much easier. Many things starts falling into place, when you own up responsibility.

We could think clearly & was charged with energy to work long & hard.

�Enjoy your work & it will be easy to sacrifi ce distractions.

�Passion & Enthusiasm : fuels success

� Leaving a Legacy : Its a mind set, it is purpose of life.

Life is short & world is big.

You are just going to walk this path just once.

Make a lasting change & leave this world better than how you inherited.

It is inspiring way of life.

Purpose will give you Passion. Passion will fuel energy. Energy will give you strength to overcome speed breakers.

Once your heart & mind is clear & in synch, as what you want, universe will conspire to deliver it to you.

We do respect the legacy we received from our seniors & are leaving behind AIPMA in a stronger position to support growth of industry.

�Creating trust : If your thoughts, words & actions are One.

You will create a trust & a personal brand for yourself. It will remove doubts & fears in minds of those around you.

�Maintain Positive Balance : Keeping your cool through the turmoil, maintaining positivity & smile needs lot of practice.

Whenever I have failed to maintain this, it has created obstacles in relations & that is costlier to solve.

�Kaizen : Kaizen is Japanese system for continuous improvement. You can adopt it for yourself. Keep improving every day in as many ways as you can. Keep raising the Bar.

Wish you tremendous success.

Jayesh [email protected]

THE PRESIDENT SAYS


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FROM THE EDITOR'S PEN

The Indian government plans to bring in Plastics currency to tackle the increasing menace of

counterfeiting in the country. The proposed currency would be launched with enhanced security features and government has directed the Reserve Bank of India to conduct fi eld trial on INR 10 denomination in fi ve cities having different climatic conditions and geographical locations, according to Minister of State for Finance Namo Narain Meena.

Plastic bank notes had been on the Reserve Bank’s agenda since 2009. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had submitted a proposal to the Ministry Of Finance and Ministry of Home Affairs for clearance. Upon clearance, RBI will fl oat global tender for introduction of polymer bank notes. RBI plans to conduct fi eld trials of Rs 10 polymer bank notes in fi ve cities -- Mysore, Kochi, Jaipur, Shimla and Bhubaneswar.

The proposed plastic notes would have an average life span of fi ve years compared to one year for paper currency. Besides studying potential cost savings, the pilot project will look into the environmental impact of the proposed plastic notes. Polymer notes made from biaxially oriented polypropylene were fi rst introduced in Australia to safeguard against counterfeiting.

This is the news which may have far-reaching impact on the industry. With the aim to save cost on printing and ensuring longevity of the currency, the union government of India is all set launch plastic currency with augmented security features. All said and done this once again prove our point that plastic is one of the best alternatives and should not be banned.

Ironically it’s very unfortunate the Delhi cabinet approved imposition of a blanket ban on use, storage, sale and manufacture of plastic bags in the city of Delhi earlier this month.

The new ban, more comprehensive and better thought out, will supersede the earlier notifi cation issued in January 2009 that prohibited only the use, storage and sale of plastic bags in commercial areas. A notifi cation on the ban will be issued soon and the government will have one year from that date to implement the ban completely. The ban

has been extended to include all plastic bags, even those made of virgin or bio-degradable plastic of 40 microns or more thickness, which had previously been permitted. The only exception will be use of plastic carry bags under the Bio-Medical Waste Management and Handling Rules of 1998. The ban now includes manufacturing of plastic bags and use of plastic sheets, fi lms or covers for packaging books, magazines or cards.

Time for a change at the DeskAll of you would be aware this month we would have the

elections and the team would change. I would like to thank everyone at AIPMA and all of our readers and patrons for helping reach Plastic News, AIPMA’s monthly house journal to new dimensions and also for supporting in our various endeavors.. As I’d said in my earlier issues we were devoted to ensure larger circulations of our journal so as to provide better information to our fraternity across the country.

To some extent we are successful in doing it as we had more than 7,000 copies of our journal since last month and we have received many acknowledgements for the same. From 1500 copies we have moved to 7,000 copies and believe me this was not done overnight. We had had many discussions, many meetings, at times heated arguments but with everyone’s support at AIPMA we very able to pull it on..

As all of you are aware this journal is not for profi t and is published for creating awareness among the members of the association. However, the fact remains it involves process and there is a cost attached to it. It is my humble request to everyone, kindly help us through your advertisement and increase your reach. The journal reaches to a wider section of decision maker, and has much credibility…

Finally it was really a pleasure to be an Editor of Plastics News and I wish all the success to it ..

Hon. EditorRaju Desai

[email protected]

Plastics Currency, the road ahead...


AIPMA AT WORK

AIPMA organized a Technical Seminar on 30th August, 2012 in Ceremonial Hall, Mulund which was basically

seminar cum promotion of AIPMA members in the area. It was well attended by more than 100 people who were our

loyal members and prospective members. The seminar was endorsed and supported by M/s. Gail India Ltd. and Mr. R. C. Arora, Zonal General Manager, Mumbai preside over as Chief Guest. Mr. Manish Dedhia mastered the ceremony.

The meeting commenced with welcome address of Mr. Jayesh Rambhia who explained the audience about need of change from old ethos to innovative developments in this century which will only give us smooth path of growth and success at desired speed. The power point presentation by Mr. Jayesh Rambhia was very impressive. He concluded his welcome address by propagating the members to stay connected with AIPMA because together we are stronger.

He also emphasized on the fact that we should share all the causes with each other and add to the strength of our voice since together the voice is louder and stronger.

M r . M a n i s h D e d h i a requested Mr. S. J. Atre to honour Mr. Ajay Chitre, Senior Manager, Mumbai Zonal Offi ce

of M/s. Gail India Ltd. with mementos and flower bouquet. Mr. Chitre took the audience through Latest Trend in Blow Moulding & Injection Moulding which was widely appreciated specially various innovations that has taken place in this fi eld which not only saves time & power, but also add to the effi ciency of production.

Mr. Arvind Mehta honoured Mr. Radhakrishnan Pillai Director – Chanakya Institute of Public Relationship, Dept. of Philosophy, University of Mumbai with mementos and fl ower bouquet.

Mr. Radhakrishnan Pillai commenced with a video which shows how we should work under common banner of “Rashtriyatha” instead of disseminating ourselves under caste, creed, religion and provinces. He emphasized that we must be proud of ourselves and of what we work as. He also shared the benefi t that the Chanakya Niti can be

implemented in modern days not only at Corporate world but also in small set ups, family business where the younger generation besides being MBAs can inherit family business with pride whether it is small or big.

He narrated few examples to underline his discussion. Audience was mesmerized listening to his discussion.

He informed that there is a video being produced from his book name Corporate Chanakya which is available in various leading book stalls and publication houses at very nominal

Report of Seminar on“Latest Trend in Blow Moulding & Injection Moulding” &

“Chanakya Niti for Business Growth”


AIPMA AT WORK

cost. He ensured that he can connect with any leading personality in India under his network so that with their help and guidance members could benefi t. He appealed all present to connect themselves with AIPMA.

He concluded with thanks to the Chief Guest and the audience for being patience to listen to him.

Mr. Jayesh Rambhia honoured and welcomed Mr. R.C. Arora, Zonal General Manager Mumbai of M/s. Gail India Ltd. with mementos and flower bouquet. The Chief Guest was requested to give his views. Mr. R.C. Arora very casually and very distinctly informed the audience that M/s. Gail India Ltd. is now connected with AIPMA to do this kind of meaningful events more frequently. He also announced that GAIL & AIPMA are partners in U.P. Land Cluster development in Auraiya. He summarized all the discussions of Mr. Jayesh Rambhia & Mr. Radhakrishnan Pillai and endorsed once again that we must complement and not compete with each other.

After felicitations of the guests with fl ower bouquet and mementos, Dr. Asutosh Gor was requested to

accord vote of thanks. Dr. Asutosh Gor heartily thanked M/s. Gail India Ltd. for supporting this event. He thanked Mr. R. C. Arora for consenting to preside over as Chief Guest. He thanked Mr. Ajay Chitre and Mr. Radhakrishnan Pillai for their splendid versions of topics of this evening. He also thanked the audience who turned out in such large members besides bad weather. He thanked Mr. Arvind Mehta and other stalwarts of AIPMA for being candid support to ensure success of this seminar. He thanked

management of Ceremonial Hall and AIPMA staff especially Mr. Prasad Narayan and Mr. Sunil Patel, Mr. Raju & his team to ensure and put together all fi ne lines to make this event a great success. He requested the audience to join to cocktail and dinner.

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AIPMA AT WORK

The Work shop held on18th August 2012 at AIPMA house was attended by 32 paid participants of which

25 were from UNIDO-ICAMT Mumabi Cluster members.

Mr Mandlekar started with definition of Quality & Organizational philosophy – from Deming ( Predictable degree of uniformity ) , Juran ( Fitness for use ) etc .. He stressed that we all should remember that Quality need to be built in rather than inspected . The Quality has moved from Control to Assurance to Total Quality Management ( TQM ) .

He quoted Mr Juran the Quality Guru – About 1/3 of what we do consist of redoing work previously done . Mr Deming said – Defects are not free. Somebody makes them and get paid for making them.

He also described about Cost of Quality – Conformance & Non conformance . He further defi ned Cost of Poor Quality ( COPQ ) as Costs that would disappear if systems, processes & products are perfect. Cost of Quality consisted of – Prevention , Appraisal , Internal Fai lure & External failure. The real COPQ is like an Iceberg – hidden costs are much more than what appears to us. He showed us that Cost gets progressively multiplied by almost by 5 times by the time it reaches Customer . In reality COPQ in most of Indian Industry is @ 20 % of Sales if hidden Costs are considered.

He further explained in a structured way about four Cost Components , and indicated that 66 % total failure costs can be attributed to Poor Planning , Bad Specs & Faulty Design .

Post lunch , a small session was taken by Mr Karbelkar Na t iona l Consu l tan t . He explained that we must take COPQ not as % of Sales , but to the Contribution ( Gross Margin ) . He explained that it is the Contribution that is the real “ income “ of the unit and not Sales. He then explained the status of current industry practice that no proper records are kept of In process rejections , Re grinding etc . As a result no one really knows what is real COPQ is ! He also suggested a

simple scheme to use one small grinder for each Molding M/C rather than collect all the rejection at one place and grind it through one/two Big grinders.

Lastly Mr Mandlekar took up three case studies – one that of Electrical Engineering Co , another by Small Plastic Switches Manufacturer & third one as a generic

Plastic Processing Unit . In all the three Case studies he explained t h e m e t h o d o l o g y o f s y s t e m a t i c a l l y calculating COPQ .

The part icipants were surpr ised by the fact that it could cost them so much ! Over all the Work shop generated good a w a r e n e s s a b o u t COPQ.

Workshop on Cost of Poor Quality & Wastage in Plastic Processing

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AIPMA AT WORK

Bombay Chamber of commerce and Industry organized Introductory

Workshop on “Winning with Accountability” in collaboration with The All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA) on 17th August, 2012 at AIPMA house. Mr. Jayesh Rambhia, President, AIPMA welcomed the speaker and participants. Mr. Rudolf D’Souza, Member of Sustainability Committee introduced the speaker. Ms. Maheshwari thanked the speaker and AIPMA for joining hands with Bombay Chamber.

The speaker Mr. Christopher C. Doyle, Managing Director, Dynamic Results India Private Limited was invited as the speaker. Mr. Doyle shared the tool on accountability.

The Accountability Method, proprietary method to build Functional Accountability in organizations was shared with the delegates. He said that based on Emotional Intelligence and clinical psychology research, the method revolutionizes the way in which people make and request commitments, with a direct impact on delivery and execution leading to enhanced individual and organizational performance.

The three major aspect of the tool are –Control, Infl uence, Concern

He expanded on each aspect and shared few experiences. He said that accountability should be built in the project from the planning stage. For accountability, willingness to accept the responsibility and clarity on commitment in the eyes of project head and others in the

team is must.

The key component of the accountability are - Clear Expectations understood by both parties with specifi c date and time, ownership of the outcome of the project and share the details with concerned stakeholders. The gaps in accountability arise only when specifi city in the messages / terms is missing.

The delegates participated in the discussion and session became very interactive. His session was very interesting and delegates appreciated the same in their feedback. The session ended with vote of thanks.

"Winning with Accountability : An introductory Workshop"


AIPMA AT WORK

AIPMA, has signed “Memorandum of Understanding” with UPSIDC on 05th September 2012 at GAIL

offi ce, New Delhi for set up of Industry Plants in Plastic Park at Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh. This agreement was signed by Shri Jayesh Rambhia, President, AIPMA, and Shri Manoj Kr. Singh, Managing Director, UPSIDC in the Presence of Shri R. K. Aggarwal, V.P. (NZ), AIPMA, Shri Manish Dedhia, Hon. Secretary, AIPMA, Shri Sushil Kumar Yadav, Jt. Secretary, Md, UPSIDC, Shri G. S. Naneev Kumar, District Magistrate (Banda) along with other senior offi cials from GAIL &UPSIDC.

AIPMA will invite the entrepreneurs to set up their plants in the Plastics Parks at Auraiya. For Growth and Development of these Industries Units, GAIL shall contribute towards regular supply of raw materials at competitive market price, provide technical support to plastic processors, establish polymers warehouse to cater to need of the Industrial Units.

UPSIDC plans to provide entire basic infrastructure viz land at attractive rates, road transport agreement, water supply and adequate safety and security to the prospective Industrial Units in Plastics Parks.

AIPMA signs MOU with UPSIDCAdvantage Industrial Developments

“Plastics Parks” in Auraiya, UP.


President AIPMA at various meets

AIPMA AT WORK

President Mr Jayesh Rambhia and VP North Mr R K Aggarwal attended CII Associations council meet at Delhi on August 16.

President Mr Jayesh Rambhia at DCPC Meet.

Director of industries assured support upto 15 crore for creating common facility Center at AIPMA house.

President Mr Jayesh Rambhia Met Mr. Saurabh Diddi energy economist I charge of SME.

PresidentMr. Jayesh Rambhia at the launch function ofPlasto 201224th August 2012 at Pune.


Cereplast opens corporate office in India to service partners in South Asia Cerep las t , I nc . , l ead ing

manufacturer of proprietary biobased, sustainable bioplastics, has opened a corporate office in Hyderabad, capital of the Indian state Andhra Pradesh, to service its partners in South Asia. The new office will provide a direct pipeline between its South Asian partners and Cereplast's US headquarters to streamline communication between all parties. The suite of services offered will include technical support, marketing support and business development. Frederic Scheer, Chairman and CEO of Cereplast, stated, "We are excited by

the growth opportunities in South Asia, and are committed to supporting our expansion in the region, particularly in India, with the opening of our corporate offi ce. We are pleased to be in close proximity to our partner A.R.M.Y. who has extensive experience and built credibility in the marketplace. Working closely with A.R.M.Y., who has an extensive marketing network, will provide us the ideal platform to grow in the region. India is the second most populated country in the world with over 1.2 billion people. According to the National Geographic Greendex 2012 report, Indian consumers rank

Russian fluoropolymer producer joins SPI

HaloPolymer Holding has claimed to be the first

Russia-based company to join the Washington-based Society of Plastics Industry Inc. According to the release HaloPolymer, which makes PTFE fluoropolymers, joining SPI is an important step in strengthening the company’s position in the U.S. market. The company exports 80 percent of its products to more than 30 countries. HaloPolymer opened its fi rst overseas offi ce in 2012, in Houston. “Due to its current level of industrial development, in the foreseeable future, the U.S. will retain its position of the largest consumer of PTFE in the world and HaloPolymer is ready to ensure this demand,” CEO Maxim Doroshkevich said in the release.

the highest overall as the most 'green' in the world with 63% describing themselves as green; 33% are willing to pay more for eco-friendly products, 49% avoid environmentally unfriendly products and 50% buy eco-friendly products. This is a market with a rapidly growing demand for bioplastic alternatives to conventional plastics, and we are poised to take advantage of this opportunity."

COMPANY NEWS

BASF, Novozymes, Cargill sign contract to develop bio-based technologies BASF, Novozymes and Cargill

have entered into a contract to develop bio-based technologies to synthesize acrylic acid using renewable raw materials. Acrylic acid is currently synthesized by oxidizing propylene produced from crude oil refi ning.

N o v o z y m e s , a c o m p a n y specializing in industrial enzymes with vast knowledge acquired through the development of technologies to produce bio-based chemicals, has been working on renewable acrylic acid technology with Cargill since 2008. Both firms have been involved in the development of

microorganisms that are capable of producing 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) from renewable feedstock. 3-HP is one potential chemical precursor for the synthesis of acrylic acid. BASF has now teamed up with Novozymes and Cargill to develop a process for production of acrylic acid from 3-HP. BASF is the largest manufacturer of acrylic acid in the world and has sizeable production and downstream processing capabilities for acrylic acid. The company intends to utilize the bio-based acrylic acid initially for the production of superabsorbent polymers


Foster Wheeler subsidiary bags Petrobras contract Foster Wheeler AG subsidiary

of its Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded a contract by Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) for a world-scale grassroots gas-to-chemicals complex in Linhares, Espirito Santo State, southeast Brazil, called Complexo Gás-Químico UFN-IV. Foster Wheeler will provide basic engineering design (BED), front-end engineering design (FEED), and technical assistance and training

during the engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) phase through to successful completion of the plant performances tests. The complex is expected to produce in excess of I mln tpa of ammonia and urea fertilizers, methanol, acetic acid, plus formic acid and melamine, helping to reduce Brazil's imports of these products. The BED and FEED will be included in the company's third-quarter 2012 bookings. The provision of technical

Sinopec’s sets up new Engineering & construction Company

China Petrochemica l Corp. (Sinopec Group)

has set up an engineering and construct ion company specialized in building refi ning and petrochemical facilities, paving the way for further expansion of its businesses overseas. The new company, Sinopec Engineering, has been set up in Beijing with capital of 3.1 billion yuan (US$488 mln) through the restructuring of S inopec Group 's e ight engineering and construction fi rms. The unit has the capacity to handle over 20 large-scale engineering, procurement and construction projects at one time.

COMPANY NEWS

BASF and Astra Polymers ink contract to work together in Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaBASF Plastic Additives Middle

East and Astra Polymers have signed a new contract to work together to produce Customer Specifi cBlends (CSB) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The agreement is expected to combine the expertise of the two companies, bringing two complementary form-giving technologies for additive blends to customers in the region. This will position BASF to maintain its leadership

position in the plastic additives market in the Middle East. Astra Polymers has for several years operated BASF-owned production lines at its Dammam premises, producing CSB. Astra Polymers' breadth of experience in the fi eld of Masterbatch and Compounding add considerable value, enhancing BASF's production capacities in the Middle East. BASF Plastic Additives Middle East markets and sells the CSB.

assistance and training will be booked at a later date, after the FEED is complete, when Petrobras advises that it is proceeding with the EPC phase of the project. Foster Wheeler will act as integrator for the entire complex, managing the overall BED and FEED, including managing the process licensors and Brazilian subcontractors. The BED/FEED phase is scheduled for completion at the end of 2013

Mitsui Chemicals shuts cracker due to trouble Mitsui Chemicals has shut

a naphtha cracker at its Ichihara plant in Chiba. The cracker has capacity to produce 612,000 tpa of ethylene and was shuttered due to

problems with an electrical system, as per Reuters. The company has been investigating the cause of the problem. Resatrt date of the cracker is undecided.


Sepro and Stäubli to partner at Fakuma French automation company

S e p r o R o b o t i q u e a n d Swiss player Stäubli Robotics are partnering to deliver fi ve- and six-axis robots for injection molding, at the upcoming Fakuma 2012 trade show in Friedrichshafen.

Sepro will demonstrate two new examples of the new products at its booth:

A Sepro 5X line featuring a three-axis beam robot, equipped with a Stäubli two-axis wrist. The result: a

robot with fi ve axes of motion. The 5X robots can run on injection molding presses with clamping forces ranging from 30-800 tons.

Sepro 6X Visual line of six-axis, articulating-arm robots manufactured for Sepro by Stäubli. These robots can serve presses from 20-4,000 tons.

Both robots will be controlled by Sepro’s Visual 3 controller, which was developed specially for injection molding.

Fakuma will run Oct. 16-20.

Toray targets PLA for agricultural films Japan’s Toray Industries Inc. has

developed what it says is the fi rst biodegradable polylactic acid fi lm resin made without costly solvents, and it plans to set up commercial production in 2014 initially targeting agricultural markets. The company, headquartered i n Tokyo , sa i d t ha t p rev i ous biodegradable PLA fi lms needed an expensive solvent to manufacture, but the company has developed a new particle dispersion technology to

create breathable microporous PLA film that can be used in agriculture and healthcare applications such as sanitary napkin and disposable diapers. The company said most agricultural fi lm is now polyethylene, but replacing it with a biodegradable polymer like PLA will reduce environmental problems and waste from the plastic fi lm, which is used to cover fi elds and help protect and insulate some crops, among other uses.

Braskem inaugurates PVC plant

Braskem SA has inaugurated a PVC resin plant in Brazil

that the group says is the largest in Latin America. The plant in Marechal Deodoro, Alagoas state, has annual production capacity of 200,000 metric tons.

“The inauguration of this unit is fundamental for meeting demand from our Clients throughout Brazil operating in strategic sectors of the economy, such home building, sanitation and infrastructure. With this new plant, we reaffirm our commitment to the development of both the state of Alagoas and Brazil,” said Carlos Fadigas, Braskem’s CEO. The plant, which took two years to build, will create 10,000 direct and indirect jobs.The investment of 1 billion real ($488 million) in the plant is the largest ever made for a single project since Braskem was founded 10 years ago.

COMPANY NEWS

Repet Inc. has invested $15 million to add two new wash

lines that will boost its production capacity for recycled PET fl ake from 3,000 pounds per hour to 20,000 pounds per hour. It also has purchased a sol id-state polycondensation

California recycler Repet boosting capacity machine to make recycled PET fl akes and plans to order a second one after the first SSP machine comes online later this year. The addition of the new wash lines -- and the SSP equipment when it comes online -- is expected to boost employment at the

330,000-square-foot plant in Chino, Calif., from 80 to 180 by the end of 2012, he said.

The equipment was purchased from Nanjing Elble Environmental Protection Technology Co. Ltd. in Jiangning, China.


LyondellBasell announced the launch of a new family of fi fth-

generation non-phthalate catalysts for polypropylene (PP) production. These catalysts will be sold under the existing Avant trade name and complement the company's well-established third-, fourth- and fi fth-generation Ziegler-Natta PP catalysts.

"LyondellBasell is the leader in PP catalyst sales and development with a strong market position in fi fth-generation catalyst technology," said Jim Seward, LyondellBasell Director of Catalyst and Licensing Business.

Lyondel Basell launches new family of fifth-generation Polypropylene catalyst

"This new family of catalysts will further extend our offering in that fi eld, targeting the full range of PP products and applications." Seward continued, "This development aligns with a continued market interest in using existing fi fth-generation diether and succinate catalysts for a range of product applications. For example, there is a market trend to extend the use of diether catalysts, already the established benchmark for the production of polymers used in spun-bond fiber, high melt flow impact copolymers and random copolymer, to

Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA reported

pollution in excess of permitted levels from a coking unit at the company's 225,500-barrels-per-day Port Arthur, Texas refi nery on Friday, as per a notice the plant fi led with

Total Petrochem reports pollution in excess of permitted levels at Texas

regulators, as reported by Reuters. The excess emissions resulted from a malfunction on wet gas compressors, according to the fi ling. The refi nery said instrumentation technicians were working on the compressor controls.

also produce BOPP and raffi a grades." LyondellBasell produces polyolefin catalysts in Ferrara, Italy, Frankfurt and Ludwigshafen, Germany and Edison, N.J. The Avant catalyst range comprises of the following families:

Avant ZN - Ziegler-Natta catalysts for polypropylene

Avant Z - Ziegler catalysts for polyethylene

Avant C - Chromium catalysts for polyethylene

Avant M - Metallocene catalysts for polypropylene

Fluor Corporation has been awarded an engineering,

procurement and construct ion management (EPCM) contract by The Dow Chemical Company for a propylene production asset project in Freeport, Texas. Fluor successfully completed the front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract thereby setting the stage for this next-phase EPCM project award. Fluor will book the undisclosed value in the third quarter. The project is under way with estimated mechanical completion by 2015.

"Fluor is excited to be the EPCM contractor for the successful execution and completion of this project," said

Fluor selected for Dow Chemical Company's propylene production project

Peter Oosterveer, president of Fluor's Energy & Chemicals Group. "The U.S. is experiencing a signifi cant rebound in the petrochemical sector due to the

attractive price of shale gas and we look forward to helping our long-time customer Dow realize this important project."

COMPANY NEWS


ENVIRONMENT

1. The leaders of various associations accumulated again in Mr. Jayesh Rambhia’s offi ce to fi nd a solution to the Writ

Petition. At this meeting after lot of deliberation it was fi nalized and approved by various associations like TAPMA,

APPMA, KPMA, SPMA, OPPI, etc. as follows:

2. AIPMA will take the initiative to implead in the Supreme Court and mention names of all the associations agreed to

below terms and conditions.

a. All the Association interested to join AIPMA will pay a nominal share of Rs.10, 000.00 towards the cost of

impleadment.

b. All the Association interested to implead will send AIPMA a letter confi rming that they are willing to be part of the

impleading proceedings.

3. Their confi rmation will have to reach AIPMA no later than 5th July’2012 as the last date of impleading is 10th July’2012.

Brief points of the Writ Petition Filed in The Supreme Court of India by Petitioner “Karuna Society of Animals and Nature & Others.”:1. Government’s failure to implement various MSW Rules and Plastic Waste Management.

2. No Segregation of Plastic Waste at source resulting in continuous interface between animals and plastic bags.

3. Open Garbage system leading to animals ingesting garbage with Plastic Waste

4. Cows and bulls eating plastics from the garbage and dying due to choking.

5. Plastic residue entering milk products causing serious threat to human health

6. States have failed to restrict the movement of stray cows and cattle around the waste shortage facilities

7. State and Local Municipal Bodies have failed to implement various Rules and Regulations for sage disposal of Plastic

Waste

8. Till now the petitioners have approached the Animal welfare board of India and the Animal Welfare Division of MOEF

but did not receive any response from them.

Directions of the Writ Petition Filed in The Supreme Court of India by Petitioner “Karuna Society of Animals and Nature & Others.”:

The Petitioner Karuna have sought prohibition of plastic bags for packaging, segregation of waste at source, abolition

of open garbage system, prevention of waste disposal fi lled in garbage plastic bags and implementation of door to door

waste management system.

Impleadment of Karuna Society Case in Supreme Court


Industry comments on the Writ Petition:We are aware that plastic if eaten are harmful to animals and aquatic life as they do not degrade. The important aspect

is apart from the ban on animal movement on Indian roads, why they are allowed to roam freely in Indian roads. On one

side we talk about cleanliness and hygiene and on the other side we drink milk from animals which are fed with litter and

garbage dumped on the roads? The government is not strictly following the implementation of rules/laws on owner of the

animals. However, there is no surety of contamination due to residues of plastic ingredients in milk.

The notifi cation issued by the Supreme Court on Monday, 7th May 2011 to Central and State Governments on a plea

seeking complete ban on use of plastics in the country. The Supreme Court, the Government and the people should

also realize that plastic bags are only fraction of the problem. You can ban bags but you cannot rid yourself of pollution

by merely banning the carry bags.

MOEF NotificationNo.1527 dated 2nd July 2011The defi nition of carry bags as explained vide Notifi cation No.1527 dated 2nd July 2011 reads “Bags from any plastic

material, used for the purpose of carrying or dispensing commodities but do not include bags that constitute or form an

integral part of the packaging in which goods are sealed prior to use.”

We had sought clarifi cation for this defi nition which is as follows:

� The defi nition of Carry Bag has been altered from the Draft and Final Draft Notifi cation and all plastic bags used

to carry commodities, including self carrying features have been included.

� This would imply that even the small bags used to pack and deliver lentils, sugar, sooji, curd, loose milk etc. at

retail shops and elsewhere shall have to be of 40 micron thickness or more. Accordingly Bread Wrappers also will

have to be of 40 microns. Also, liners used for various types of large bags would be required to follow the Rule. In

absence of a clear defi nition, even the Woven and Non-woven Plastic Bags also would come under the purview

of the Rule.

� Moreover, each of these bags should have the printed declaration.

� Registration of bag manufacturers is compulsory

� Waiver of any restriction in case of export of carry bags should be extended to any registered carry bag manufacturers

also.

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OPEN HOUSELaunch & Demonstration of New Generation-Energy EfficientInjection Moulding Machines from Ferromatik Milacron India

PRESS RELEASE

25th August 2012, Ahmedabad

Ferromatik Milacron India has progressed well

over the past few years with the Patronage of its

Customers. It has consistently launched new products

to enhance Productivity, Energy Effi ciency & Expansion

of Range in terms of Machine Size. In its pursuit of New

Product Development, Ferromatik Milacron India is

pleased to announce “OPEN HOUSE”, an in-house event

for demonstration of New Generation; Energy Effi cient

Injection Moulding Machines, which shall be conducted at

its Ahmedabad Factory during 11th to 13th October 2012.

Ferromatik Milacron India shall demonstrate;� Maxima Servo 3200 T - India’s Largest Injection Moulding

Machine to serve various End Application Segments viz.

Automotive, Consumer Durable, etc.

� Vista Servo Series (50 T to 200 T) - New Generation

Energy Efficient Injection Moulding Machines to

serve various End Application Segments viz. Writing

Instruments, EET (Electrical Switches & others) &

Medical, etc.

Ferromatik Milacron India invites you all for witnessing

the demonstration of these machines at its factory.

Ferromatik Milacron Senior Management Team along with

its key Sales & Technical Personnel shall be present to meet

& showcase the machines.

About Ferromatik Milacron India (FMI)Ferromatik Milacron India is part of Milacron LLC, USA,

a Global Leader in business areas of Plastics Processing

Technologies, Metal Working Fluids and Precision

Machining with group revenue in excess of US$ 750 Million

supported by manufacturing credentials accrued over 130

years. FMI is the Leading Manufacturer of Plastics Injection

Molding Machines in India serving the entire gamut of Plastic

Applications at 40 countries across the world including USA.

Established in 1995, FMI offers today the full range of

Injection Molding Machines from 50 T to 3000 T with capacity

to manufacture 1500 Machines per annum and a PAN India

Sales & Service Offi ce in major cities and industrial towns of

the country. It is accredited to the Export House Status and

is an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certifi ed company

adhering to World Class Quality Standards.

PRESS CONTACT

Harshad Soni

Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt. Ltd.

93/2 & 94/1 Phase–I, G.I.D.C., Vatva, Ahmedabad –

382 445 (India)

Phone: + 91 79 2589 0133 / 2589 0081

Fax: + 91 79 2583 0125

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.milacronindia.com


Specialty Film and Flexible Packaging Global Conference

Chemicals & Petrochemicals Manufacturers Association (CPMA) with support from Elite Plus

Business Services Pvt. Ltd.organized a one-day event namely Specialty Films and Flexible Packaging Global Conference - 2012" in Mumbai on September 12, 2012. AIPMA was one of the supporters of this global conference.

As a matter of fact, AIPMA President Mr Jayesh Rambhia was a moderator for one of the fi ve sessions at the conference. The conference with a total of 27 speakers addressed one of the most vibrant sectors of flexible packaging, which has exhibited over 15% compounded growth since last several years. The conference had a variety of speakers on Consumer Packaged Goods, Development in materials, Development in multilayer fi lms, Development in Lamination and Coating, Converting Industry and Sustainability and Environment.

Total packaging market size in India is US $ 20 Bln growing over 20% and is likely to become US$ 60 Bln by 2016. Plastics play a very important role in the packaging sector by offering solutions to virtually every industrial and consumer activity. Flexible Packaging provides Content Protection, Anti Pilferage, Extended Shelf Life, Pleasant feel to touch, Consumer convenience and most importantly Improved Health and Hygiene.

Mr.Ulrich Reifenhauser - Managing Director, Reifenhauser GmbH & Co. Maschinenfabrik - Germany ,one of the key note speakers and presented a global overview of the packaging industry. Mr Chitrandar Dar , Chief Executive Food Division , ITC Ltd, enthralled the audience with his view on the Road Ahead for the Consumer Sector.

The global retail volume as per Euromonitor is close to 4 billion units as of 2011. By 2016, fl exible packaging, which represents almost 50% of this volume, will witness a growth of 17%. Flexible plastic represents 1.4 billion units out of a total retail volume of 1.9 billion units.

The global plastic production, which was merely 1.5 million tons in 1950, has now increased to 280 million tons by 2011. North America leads the usage of fl exible packaging, followed by Asia. China is by far, the largest

user of flexible packaging followed by Japan and then, India. But if we look at per capita consumption of Flexible packaging, India and China have lot to cover. Present per capita flexible consumption is US $ 1 for India, US$ for 2 for China which are too small in comparison to US$ 15 for South Korea and US$ 45 for North America .However, India

is expected to show sustained growth over the next several years as life style in India is changing and retail revolution has just begun..

The conference also addressed various issues such as road ahead for consumer sector and g lobal outlook for the fl exible packaging sector, recent developments in materials, both in the commodity and in the specialty categories, recent developments in multilayer fi lm structures post-extrusion lamination & coating and adhesives for a variety of food and non-food packaging applications.

The conference also addressed the most sensitive issue of sustainability and environment and packaging's role in support of these initiatives. It was clearly brought out that the producer, consumer, Local municipality and a profi table business model all have equal role to play in arriving at a sustainable solution. Speakers from across the globe gave several examples on sustainability and preservation of the environment.

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Ampacet to provide solutions for agro and perishablefood packaging in India

Ampacet masterbatches can be found in thousands of consumer packaged goods – but now it plans to

foray into making additive masterbatches for agricultural applications and consumer perishable foods like cheese wraps / yougurt cups for the Indian market.

It is likely to happen in 2013.Ajay Bijwe, Sales and Marketing Director – Asia Pacifi c said that India is a place for growth and there is huge potential that remains untapped.Speaking about their plans Bijwe said that Ampacet's leadership position supplying specialty additive masterba tches for agr icul tural applications has been strengthened through sponsored research across the globe.

Mulch fi lm test plots from Canada to Central America, silage/bale wrap trials in Central & Southern Europe, and high tunnel and greenhouse formulations being evaluated in the United States and Europe, give Ampacet the ability to provide cost effective, durable masterbatch formulations for these applications throughout the world.

Though he said that this would be happening in only perhaps the second quarter of 2013 they are yet working on various ground realities in the country. Ampacet could provide timely masterbatch solutions forAgricultural applications including: drip irrigation tubing and tape, wavelength selective-growth enhancing mulch films, enhanced property greenhouse fi lms, geomembranes and shade cloth Bjiwe also said that they are also working on various solutions that could help cultivation and improve the yield.

The company is also planning t o m o v e a s t e p f u r t h e r i n c o n s u m e r packaging with perishable food items especially l i k e c h e e s e d wraps , yogur t cups, fruit juice bottle with its UVA Block MB.

UVA BLOCK i s UV mas te r batch specially designed for both f i lm and bottle

packaging that screens UV radiation effectively converting radiation into heat emission thereby maintaining the nutrition value.

The conference also witnessed Lifetime Achievement Awards to Mr. Ulrich Reifenhauser - MD of Reifenhauser GmbH & Co. Maschinenfabrik - Germany, in recognition to the yeoman service rendered to fl exible packaging industry whose Company made the fi rst extruder way back in 1948 and Mr Ashok Chaturvedi - Chairman & Managing Director

of Ufl ex Group, who in a span of 30 years has become a global giant in the area of fl exible packaging in India and abroad.

The conference was attended by over 500 participants representing companies from over 20 countries.

Ajay Bijwe, Sales and Marketing Director, Ampacet


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Taking Control process in Injection MouldingChristopherus Bader Erwin Konig

Quality problems and their associated costs do not as a rule occur because the machines producing the parts are themselves poor - actually quite the reverse is true. The machines simply do what the selected process parameters tell them they have to and indeed they do this rather precisely. Therein however lies the basic problem. As soon as any boundary condition is changed within the chain from pellet to polymer melt there is also an inevitable change in the properties of the component providing that the machine is running steadily. This explains for example why simple plug components are sporadically not fi lled although the machine parameters have not been altered even slightly.

Why are the Parts Bad? One solution strategy is to measure signifi cant process

factors such as viscosity, compression and part shrinkage direcdy within the mold and to adjust these automatically via the machine settings during production [1]. It is not unusual for users to choose the simple path of monitoring the compression of the injected part in each cavity with a cavity pressure transducer and reject the bad parts. A pressure sensor is however not a universal cure and in many applications cannot solve quality issues. The reason

for this is that cavity pressure by itself does not deliver any information about the fl ow behavior of the melt, let alone the shrinkage of the part itself. This requires additional information from a temperature sensor which has to be located at a defi ned distance from the pressure sensor [2].

During the production of a two component smart card seal (Title photo) by Continental Automotive GmbH at their Villingen-Schwenningen facility in Germany a cavity pressure transducer and tool wall temperature sensor determine the fl ow properties, compression and shrinkage of the hard component. Whilst these properties can all be used to sort out bad parts their main use is in automatically and machine independently reproducing previously optimized target values. Otherwise what would be the use of a process that once validated cannot be reproduced on the actual production machine?

The Control Process In effect this is not a control process, but rather a

combination of different controllers that can be used individually or in unison. The flow, compression and shrinkage of the melt or molded part can be directly infl uenced via the appropriate machine parameters and

Quality Control. Incomplete mold fi lling, inadequate

strength, variable surface structures, fl ow and weld

lines as well as inconsistent properties when making

multicomponent and insert parts are some of the

troubles that injection molders face. A machine

independent modular quality control system that

monitors injection molding processes promises help.


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controlled to achieve the desired target value. The Fill control modular quality control system from Priamus System Technologies AG was used for the measurements (Fig. 1). In this case the red and yellow colors of the symbols refer to parameters controlled in the tool and on the machine respectively. The blue symbols show the position of the instruments and interfaces.

The fundamental advantage of the individual hardware and software modules is that the user can create a suitable system from simple process monitoring up to and including comprehensive control of hot and cold runners. In this context the pressure and temperature sensors have a very particular function. The time taken for the melt to fl ow the distance between the two sensors can be used to calculate the shear rate which in its turn can then be adjusted and controlled via the injection profi le of the machine. This is signifi cant in as much as different injection profi les result in completely different properties along the fl ow path. A mold fi lling simulation can only deliver meaningful results if it accurately refl ects the optimized injection profi le selected. In other words: It is only when the same shear rates are measured in the cavity that the fl ow properties in this segment will actually be the same.

The situation is similar for the determination of shear stress, which is calculated from the pressure reading at the point at which the melt reaches the temperature sensor. Shear stresses are predominantly infl uenced by the temperature of the melt. For this reason the melt temperature is adjusted via the barrel temperature and if present the manifold and nozzle temperatures of the hot runner system. The viscosity can be calculated from these shear rates and shear stresses and thus monitored and controlled.

Compression is a measure for the compaction of the melt at the location of the pressure sensor and the determining factor for mechanical strength. It can be directly changed and controlled via the selected holding pressure profi le on the machine.

The dimensions of the injected part mainly change due to the different shrinkages of the part which can be infl uenced by the temperature control of the tool.

This means that it is the mold surface temperature, with reference to the internal cavity pressure, that is determined

and controlled. A simple temperature measurement that does not make reference to the pressure would not achieve the control objective.

All parameters are automatically adjusted cycle by cycle via the machine's host computer interface or the hot runner or tool temperature control interfaces.

Fig. 1. The graphic shows the Fillcontrol modular quality assurance system for the machine independent monitoring, control and adjustment of injection molding processes and its interfaces to the injection molding machine (fi gures apart from Fig. 2: Priamusl)

Fig. 2. The digital tachograph DTeO 1381 stores and processes information via smart cards (photo: Continental Automotive)


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Real World Use for the Automotive Supplier

The Continental production facility in Villingen-Schwenningen supplies many premium automotive OEM brands in the commercial vehicle sector. Dashboard instruments, displays, toll systems and tachographs are just a few examples. Since 2006 regulations have required a digital tachograph for commercial vehicle over 3.5 t and buses with more than nine seats. The fi rst automotive supplier was the fi rst to manufacture a fully func[tional device - the DTCO 1381 (Fig.2) Which uses various tachograph cards to store and process digital information.

The unit has two integrated card slots that accept the smart cards.ti These slots have a soft seal profi le that damps the action of the mechanical card loader and at the same time wipes off any large particles of dirt

The basic module that is mounted in the card slot is a two component polycarbonate and soft TPE molding. These parts are injection molded in a 4+4 cavity transfer mold (Fig. 3) on an Arburg Allrounder 470C. Due to viscosity variations in the TPE component there had been ongoing problems with incompletely fi lled parts that could be traced to differences between batches of material, environmental conditions or conditions within the barrel, nozzle or tool. In the past these variations were eliminated with the help of the Priamus hot runner balancing system. For this purpose each cavity is equipped with a tool wall temperature sensor positioned at the end of the fl ow path which automatically senses the melt front. If a cavity is fi lled earlier or later than the others, the hot runner nozzle is adjusted until the melt fl ow in all the parts is once again the same [3]. In this way the company was able to reduce the reject quota to 0 ppm under continuous three shift production and achieve very signifi cant cost savings (Fig. 4).

Since processes are often not validated on the same machine on which they are later implemented in production, the hot runner balancing system was upgraded to include the Priamus Fillcontrol machine control system and used to investigate the hard component. For this purpose a cavity pressure transducer was fi tted to one of the four

hard component cavities and used to determine the various process parameters. In addition the host computer interface was expanded so that all the machine settings (injection profi le, holding pressure, barrel and tool temperatures) could be automatically adjusted.

The controllers were used to capture and reproduce all of the properties of the injected part independently of the particular machine. This is only possible if

the melt fl ow, compression and shrinkage within the tool are determined and used as the basis for genuine process control.

Controlling the Shear Rate In the past attempts have been made to use indirect

methods to determine the differences in viscosities during injection molding, for example by estimating cavity fi lling

Fig. 4. Temperature curve for the hard And soft components in each case before and after hot runner balancing with the Priamus system.

Hard components (PC) unbalanced/balanced Fig. 3.


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times. This is however only a very rough value that is not measured in the tool, but rather via the machine, and is not transferable from one machine to another. In order to characterize the melt fl ow an absolute value in units of 1/s has to be determined in the cavity using a pressure and temperature sensor. It is only then that the same shear rate can also be reproduced on another machine.

As an example of this the shear rate in a cavity was halved from 600 to 300 S-1 by automatically reading and adjusting the injection profi le via the host computer interface (Fig. 5). In order to be able to control injection molding machines independently of the screw diameter the volume fl ow rate [cm3/s] has to be used instead of the injection speed [mm/s]. In this way comparable adjustments can be made on different machines.

To provide addit ional context the viscosity, as determined from the shear stress and shear rate, is also shown, which goes up as t.t,.e injection speed goes down.

The yellow injection profi le shows the calculated target profi le of the volume fl ow I

injection speed, whilst the blue profi le shows the set values read in from the machine before the control process was started. Since the different profi les of the injection speed have a very rapid infl uence on the shear rates in the cavity only a very few cycles are needed to achieve the desired shear rate,

Fig. 5. The shear rata in the cavity is reduced from 600 to 300 S'l by targeted adjustments to the injection profi le via the host computer interface. Since it is the volume fl ow that is controlled in this case. comparable adjustments can be performed on different machines.

Fig. 6. The barrel temperatures are adjusted via the host computer interlace of the machine until the desired shear stress in the cavity is achieved.

Control of Shear Stress, Compression and Shrinkage

Shear stress in the cavity is primarily influenced by melt temperature. This in turn can generally be controlled via the barrel temperature or for a hot runner system via the nozzle and manifold temperatures (Fig. 6).

Since the reaction in this case is slow it takes longer before the target values can be reached and the desired shear stress achieved. For comparison the calculated viscosity is once again shown.

The max imum cav i t y pressure is not an unambiguous

measure of the compression of the injected part since it can


stem from the dynamic injection phase as well as the static consolidation during the holding pressure phase.

A generally valid value for the compaction of the part therefore has to be determined after the maximwn pressure has been reached that is during the holding pressure phase.

This value can then be reproduced independently of the machine by proportionately changing the holding pressure phases until the required compression pressure is achieved (Fig. 7).

The shrinkage and therefore dimensions ofa part are

primarily determined by the tool surface temperature. However the temperatures by themselves are not decisive until the cavity pressure has once again reached atmospheric pressure [4].

This is because it is precisely in this instant that the injected part separates from the sensor and begins to shrink.

A temperature reading for example at the end of the cycle or during de-molding will not refl ect this and would therefore not be suitable for reproducing the shrinkage values (Fig. 8).

Fig. 8. Selected tool temperature on the fi xed and movable tool sides as well as the controlled tool wall temperatures at 1 bar (atmospheric pressure). In this way it can be determined when the polymer separates from the sensor and the part begins to shrink. Through controlling this temperature value constant shrinkage can be achieved. which means constant part dimensions)

Fig. 7. Following on the from the point at which the actual maximum cavity pressure occurs, the compression pressure is measured and adjusted during the holding pressure phase.

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Conclusion Whilst the process described may at fi rst sight appear

to be complex, real world experience shows that with just one pressure transducer and one temperature sensor the properties of an injection molded part can in effect be reproduced at the press of a button - and that independently of the machine used and of production personnel.

By implication any approach that only uses machine settings cannot reproduce the properties of a part.

At the same time the machine controller of the Fillcontrol system offers the possibility of reproducing the validated or optimized condition of cold or hot runner systems without having to place a sensor in each and every cavity.

Optimal results are achieved by combining the machine controller with a hot runner balancing system.

It is precisely in areas that for safety reasons have traditionally placed great emphasis on process validation, for example medical technology, that it is at last becoming clear that with current methodologies a high price is being paid for low effi ciency.

After all, what is the use of a validated process that loses its validity as soon as the tool is demounted.

It is therefore only consequent to increasingly concentrate on developing quality assurance systems that are independent of man and machine.

Acknowledgments The authors would like to express their gratitude

in particular to Sebastian Kuczawa. The process and application engineer responsible for process optimization for his hands-on support during the trials as well as Ralf Neugebauer, Plant manager, Andres leonardo Wolf, production center section head of polymer parts, Christos T zikas, project manager for process engineering and process optimization and Mario Giurcich, head of injection molding for the organization and provision of information materials capacity and equipment at Continental Automotive GmbH in Vi Ilingen-Schwenningen.

References 1 Bader. C.; Kristiansen. P.M.: Hitting the Nail on the Head.

Ku~ststoffe 101 (2011) 6. pp. 6-11. PEll0767

2 Priamus patent application WD 2009/040077

3 Priamus Patent EP 1 372 934

4 Priamus Patent EP 1 377 427

The Authors D I P L . - I N G ( F H )

C H R I S T D P H E R U S B A D E R . born in 1962 has been CEO of Priamus System Technologies AG. Schaffhausen. Switzerland since 2001.

DIPL.-ING(FH) ERWIN KONIG born in 1964 has been CEO of Priam us System Technologies GmbH. Salach. Germany since 2001.

Courtesy: Kunststoffe

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“HDPE Pipes For Conveying Milk in Dairies where Chilling temperatures are used”

– Ms Poorvi C. Desai

New product as well as new enduse innovations in “Plastic Industry-Dawn Of Indian Industry” would bring in expansions related to each manufacturing process of plastics. To share colours of knowledge amongst manufacturers of plastic products would lead to colours of rainbow of money in plastic industry with each manufacturer attain a safety net for his business.

New product as well as enduse innovations would help manufacturers achieve a safety net for their business for a period of above 15-20 years. These manufacturers would have the fl exibility of jumping from one enduse to another enduse which would lead to a multiplication of endusers in his business.

These new product and new enduse innovations would help in increasing the selling price of the fi nal product which would lead to an increase of average selling price of the fi nal product bringing in a higher net profi tability and lower payback periods in comparison to existing business. An extremely high market potential of plastic products would bring in additional feather to the cap of existing business of manufacturers in Indian Industry.

Enduse innovations in plastics would help manufacturers manufacture products for new enduses without an investment on plant and machinery and also without much investment in marketing of the products with new enduse innovations. New product innovations would help manufacturers to increase the product mix with an investment only in moulds and dies without any investment on plant and machinery and could manufacture products on the same plant and machinery.

New product and new enduse innovations would make plastic rank as one of the top ranking material in agribusiness, building & construction, infrastructure and automotive enduse sectors helping plastic increase the per capita consumption from a single digit to triple digit in the country.

Plastics for EntrepreneursSowing seeds of plastics have reaped fruits of money

for entrepreneurs in plastic industry. Plastics, materials of science has produced scientifi c results in Indian Industry. Omnipresent, these plastics have been omnipresent in the lives of endusers and common man. Plastics, and its functions have increased the effi ciency of common man with effi cient cost benefi tial products. To talk about plastics is Greek & Latin for common man but has been the most common product for common man. Plastics, and its multiplicity with which multiple units have been formed brings about a multiplication of entrepreneurs in Indian Industry.

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The future of plastic pipes is bright with the past which initiated with enduses such as drinking water would tomorrow bring in enduses such as milk for dairies where chilling temperatures are used in the country.

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of entrepreneurs in Indian Industry.

Plastics, are rare materials of versatility which brings about rare results of versatility for endusers bringing about versatility of entrepreneurs in this plastic industry. Plastics, and its results are many, what is needed are the results of many entrepreneurs in this plastic industry. Plastics, inborn with inherent characteristic of longeivity and monetary savings for common man has been producing long term benefi ts for entrepreneurs in this plastic industry. Plastics, adds new feathers to the cap of entrepreneurs each day in the form of new product as well as new enduse innovations in this plastic industry.

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Plastics, colours of rainbow, in the form of new product as well as new enduse innovations brings about colours

of money in the lives of entrepreneurs in this plastic industry. Plastics are products which brings about “Enduse Development” each day as new born enduses. New Enduse Innovations would bring about this enduse development forming new enduses each day as new born enduses bringing about a multiplication of endusers bringing in new endusers each day as new born endusers. Plastics, begins a new beginning for endusers who have benefi ted in terms of monetary gains and longeivity. Plastics, unfolds new enduses each day into the fold of its enduses in the form of new enduse innovations.

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Implementation of innovations of innovative people would refl ect dynamism, business acumen and dexterity

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of entrepreneurs would bring in “Plastic Industry-Dawn of Indian Industry”. Industry involves industries such as chemical, polymer, plastics, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, out of which plastic industry which is versatile produces low capacity products as well as high capacity products involves projects with low investments as well as high investments which manufactured by one manufacturing process could be manufactured by another manufacturing process. Plastics, in a raw stage, a polymer stage has germinated into new product as well as new enduse innovations bringing in “Polymer – A Growing Plant Towards Fruition of Plastic Products”. Plastics, and its occurance begins with polymers, polymers and its occurance begins with monomers.

Initiation of plastics initiated the beginning of entrepreneurs bringing about a propagation of entrepreneurs who propagated this plastic industry. Plastics uncommon with uncommon results are materials of science which have resulted into uncommon results for common man. Plastic pipes, a conduit of money for entrepreneurs would be a conduit of milk for dairies where chilling temperatures are used.

“Enduse Development” in plastics which is directly proportional to the population of each country involving high market potential due to the high population of the country would bring about a refl ection of dynamism of entrepreneurs in implementing the innovations of innovative people. Plastics, Greek and Latin for common man yesterday, today have been understood by common man in language which has benefi ted common man in terms of longeivity and monetary gains making plastic most common amongst common man.

Indian Dairy IndustryThe value of Indian Dairy Industry is expected to touch

Rs 5 lakh crore by 2015, with milk output pegged at 190 million tonnes at the end of the period industry chamber ASSOCHAM said. According to Assocham study, the Indian dairy industry is growing at the rate of 10 per cent per annum.

"Milk production is likely to reach about 190 million tonnes in 2015 from current level of about 123 million tonnes," the ASSOCHAM study, titled, 'Indian Dairy Industry: The Way Ahead', said.

India -- the world's largest milk producer -- accounts for around 20 per cent of global milk production, with most of it consumed domestically, it added.

In India, about 60 per cent of milk is consumed in liquid form, while the remaining 40 per cent is used in the form of butter, clarifi ed butter (desi ghee), cheese, curd, paneer, ice cream, dairy whiteners and traditional sweets.

(Source:http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-11-18/news/30415066_1_milk-production-indian-dairy-industry-milk-prices)

Milk production processMilk is collected from the farmers and trasnported to

milk plants for its processing into mass market milk and other dairy products such as: cream, butter, cheese, casein, yogurt, etc.

Milk Reception unitsMilk is produced constantly at the farmers´ facilities

where the cows are milked. The milk is then transported on tank trucks and delivered to the different dairy and milk plants. Milk is then pumped from the milk tanks into the milk reception units, where the milk is deaerated and tested and then pumped over again to the storing units or the processing line. In the milk reception units, milk is measured and tested, air is eliminated and the milk is cooled before further processing or storing. MachinePoint Food Technologies supplies milk reception units.

Milk Storage unitsMilk can be then stored into tanks or pumps, or can go

directly into the processing line from the milk reception units. Milk will be stored in tanks or silos along different phases of the processing line, these inter processing tanks will be automated into the processing line. Aseptic milk storage is required if the milk has followed an aseptic process. MachinePoint Food Technologies supplies milk storage systems and also aseptic storage systems. Storage systems can vary from a very basic system that is manually handled, to one that is completely automatic and combined alongside CIP systems and sterilization units. Please see our storage system offer and aseptic processing.

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CIP or SIP CIP systems are a requirement throughout the whole

manufacturing process so as to guarantee hygienic maintenance of the installations and milk hygiene. MachinePoint Food Technologies supplies CIP and SIP systems.

Milk sterilization The process of reducing the microorganism is called

sterilization. Depending on the amount and type of microorganism that need to be killed, and the shelf life of the product we want to achieve, different processes are used: pasteurization, UHT, HTST or fi ltration.

For the production of fresh milk, the chosen process is pasteurization; for the production of ESL milk, UHT or several fi ltration systems can be used. The most marketable fl uid milk nowadays is either UHT or HTST.

Pasteurization is the process of treating the milk at a high temperature, and then chilling it so as to extend its shelf-life and reduce microbial growth, whilst retaining the maximum natural qualities possible. MachinePoint Food Technologies supplies Pasteurization units and processes.

HTST (High Temperature/Short Time). Milk is put through a continuous process of very high temperatures for a very short time. This process conserves milk qualities better than more aggressive processes such as UHT or aseptic processing, although it leaves it with a shorter shelf life.

UHT (Ultra High Temperature). Although pasteurization deactivates most of the microbial growth, to extend milk shelf-life further, milk needs to be further sterilized. The most commonly used method in the industry nowadays is UHT (ultra-high temperature) which consists of a continuous sterilization process where milk is heated at very high temperatures and then chilled numerous times in a continuous process. The aim is to kill all micro-organisms and prolong milk shelf-life. Most of the milk you can buy today is put through a UHT process. MPFT supplies UHT processes. Aseptic fi lling most commonly follows.

ESL (Extended Shelf Life) Milk is fresh milk with an extended shelf life. Other microbiological reduction methods are used versus heat methods such as pasteurization, HTST or UHT.

Milk Standardization - Cream separation

The fat content of raw milk varies depending on the type of cow, cow feeding, age, timing, etc. This is why milk follows a standardization process where either raw milk or even sterilized or pasteurized milk is separated into cream and skimmed milk by the cream separation machines. Part of the cream is added back into the skimmed milk in exact proportions in order to precisely defi ne the fat content of the milk and standardize it.

The rest of the cream is processed to produce products such as cream, condensed milk, powder cream, butter, etc, using technologies such as evaporation, mixing, drying, etc.

MixingMilk can be enriched with vitamins, calcium or other

types of ingredients.

These should be mixed and blended in batch or continuous processes in mixing units.

HomogenizationThis process is done by machines called homogenizers,

whose objective is to prevent the cream from seperating from the rest of the liquid once the milk is stored.

Drying Different drying technologies can be applied fto create a

water reduction in the milk. They are mainly used to produce powder milk, which can be mixed with other substances to produce different products such as baby formula, can cream, white coffee, etc.

Examples of drying technologies are evaporation, spray drying and crystallization.

Milk Filling and Packaging technologiesOnce the product manufacturing process is fi nished,

the milk passes to the fi lling and packaging process. Milk can be packed into different types of packages: carton, glass, pouches, PET bottles, etc. Sterilized milk that needs to have a long shelf life should be fi lled and packed using aseptic technologies. In this case, previous sterilization of

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the package should also be done.

(Source http://www.machinepoint.com/foodtechnologies/machinery.nsf/beverage_technology/milk.html)

High Density Polyethylene Pipes for Conveying Milk in Dairies where chilling temperatures are used (Validation & Inputs from a High Density Polyethylene Pipe Manufacturer in India)

Chilling temperature – 0 to -100 C, Outer Diameter - 20 mm to 315 mm as per IS 4984 with different pressure ratings, 2.5 kg/cm2, 4 kg/cm2, 6 kg/cm2, 8 kg/cm2, 10 kg/

cm2, 12.5 kg/cm2 & 16 kg/cm2 with different grades of HDPE Materials PE 63, PE 80 & PE 100.

ConclusionNew Enduse Innovations as well as New Product

Enduse Innovations in plastics would help increase the per capita consumption of plastics making plastic rank as one of the top ranking material in agribusiness, building & construction, infrastructure and automotive enduse sectors bringing in “Plastic Industry-Dawn Of Indian Industry”.

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Low cost solutions convert plastics from food waste and renewable raw materialsUntil recently corn, sugarcane and other edible crops

are being used to make bioplastics. That sets the bioplastics industry up for competition against the world’s food supply, which is already under enormous stress from population growth and climate change among other factors. Several initiatives have been taken by leading giants from end use industry like Cokei, Ford and many more.

Soft drink giant Coca-Cola is making a multi-million dollar investment in bio-based companies in an effort to accelerate the development of a PlantBottle made entirely from plants.Ford is increasingly working on newer applications of bio based plastics in its cars. Now Starbucks has made its foray into the fi eld of environmentally friendly polymers with a reduced carbon footprint. 1.3 bln tons of food is trashed, dumped in landfi lls and otherwise wasted around the world every year. Research is being conducted to explore the low cost possibility of converting food waste and scrap into polymers.

Starbucks is exploring the possibility of recycling its used coffee grounds and other food waste to make bioplastics and other useful products. The new food waste initiative was kickstarted by Starbucks Hong Kong, after The Climate Group approached research team leader Carol S.K. Lin at the City University of Hong Kong for help. Using food waste offers a workaround, but the challenge has been to

develop a cost-effective conversion process. Lin and her team found a solution by ramping up the process with the help of enzymes from fungi. The extra enzymes help to convert the carbohydrates in food waste into simple sugars. The food biorefi nery process works by blending the baked goods with a mixture of fungi that excrete enzymes to break down carbohydrates in the food into simple sugars. The blend then goes into a fermenter, a vat where bacteria convert the sugars into succinic acid. The technology has other environmental benefi ts. Fewer pollutants enter the atmosphere, because the waste is not incinerated, and the CO2 produced is reused during the biorefi ning process.

Bioplastics that are naturally synthesized by microbes could be made commercially viable by using waste cooking oil as a starting material. This would reduce environmental contamination and also give high-quality plastics suitable for medical implants, according to scientists presenting their work at the Society for General Microbiology's Autumn Conference at the University of Warwick. The Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) family of polyesters is synthesized by a wide variety of bacteria as an energy source when their carbon supply is plentiful. Poly 3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) is the most commonly produced polymer in the PHA fa mily. Currently, growing bacteria in large fermenters to produce high quantities of this bioplastic is expensive because glucose is used as a starting material.


Bioplastics 2012: From niche to mass market7th European Bioplastics Conference

The bioplastics industry's the annual conference of the European industry association, European Bioplastics. The event will take place on 6th and 7th November 2012 at the Maritim proArte Hotel in Berlin.

A highlight of this year’s programme is, amongst others, the inaugural speech from Alfredo Aguilar Romanillos, European Commission, Directorate Biotechnologies, Agriculture and Food. Furthermore, visitors can expect interesting contributions from science and industry. For example, from Professor Hans-Josef Endres of the Institute for Bioplastics and Biocomposites of the University of Hannover on the recycling of bioplastics, an update on biobased PET by Kieran Furlong, Virent, and insights into the Chinese market by Bruno Rudnik of SusTech Consult. A further highlight of the 7th European Bioplastics Conference will be the announcement of the ‚Annual Global Bioplastics Award’ from Bioplastics Magazine. Applicants may submit products, services or developments. Further information can be downloaded from the following link: www.bioplasticsmagazine.de/award.

The conference this year will once again be enhanced by the adjoining product exhibition. Due to strong interest, the exhibition space has been expanded by a third.

“The industry is in demand and is currently fi nding solutions to existing challenges. The Networks have developed strongly since last year and new co-operations are being announced almost weekly, whether with a view to new plants, products or studies,” says Andy Sweetman, Chairman of European Bioplastics. “The 7th European Bioplastics Conference in 2012 will once again provide the most effi cient opportunity within Europe to network with heads of industry and gain an overview of the current situation in the industry.”

Until 10 September 2012, participants have the opportunity to reserve a reduced-rate room at the Maritim proArte hotel (offer valid until quota fi lled). To reserve, send an email to the hotel or access the conference website: http://en.european-bioplastics.org/conference2012/home venue.

Work by a research team at the University of Wolverhampton suggests that using waste cooking oil as a starting material reduces production costs of the plastic. "Our bioplastic-producing bacterium, Ralstonia eutropha H16, grew much better in oil over 48 hours and consequently produced three times more PHB than when it was grown in glucose," explained Victor Irorere who carried out the research. "Electrospinning experiments, performed in collaboration with researchers from the University of Birmingham, showed that nanofi bres of the plastic produced from oils were also less crystalline, which means the plastic is more suited to medical applications." Using waste cooking oil is a double benefi t for the environment as it enables the production of bioplastics but also reduces environmental contamination caused by disposal of waste oil. The next challenge for the group is to do appropriate scale-up experiments, to enable the manufacture of bioplastics on an industrial level.

A robust microorganism that enables effi cient production

of biobased malic acid has been developed. Novozymes has succeeded in developing a fungus that enables production of malic acid from renewable raw materials instead of oil. Malic acid is used as a fl avor enhancer in the food industry and can be converted into other chemical derivatives used for a variety of plastic, polymer and resin products. Malic acid also has signifi cant potential as a building block in the chemical industry. Along with succinic acid and fumaric acid it belongs to the group of C4 dicarboxylic acids.

C4 acids can be converted into 1.4-butanediol (BDO), that can be further converted into numerous chemicals, including plastics, polymers and resins for use in everything from golf balls and skateboard wheels to printing inks and cleaning agents. The annual global market for malic acid is around 60,000 tons and has a value of US$130 mln with a growth rate of 4% per year. The market for BDO and derivatives is around 1.4 mln tons at a value of US$2.8 bln and with an annual growth rate of 3%.

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The Carrier Bag Consortium (CBC) and the Packaging

and Films Association (Pafa) have attacked an anti-bag campaign for its “unfounded” environmental claims.

The industry bodies say that the “Break the Bag Habit” campaign, backed by Keep Britain Tidy, the Marine Conservation Society and the Council for the Protection of Rural England, is a cynical ploy aimed at justifying a bag tax, which would generate funds to fi ll a hole in charity income left by reduced government grants and falling public donations.The four organizations that formed “Break the Bag Habit” have calling on the United Kingdom government to reduce litter and waste by requiring retailers to introduce a small charge on all single-use bags. In response, CBC and Pafa have written to all members

of Parliament and major U.K. retailers pointing out the flaws in the latest campaign and urging them to stick to the voluntary code of practice.

“The rigorous Environment Agency Life Cycle Analysis (SC 030148) clearly demonstrates that alternatives to the lightweight plastic bag require far more of the earth’s precious resources to produce and have far higher impacts across a life cycle. We believe this new campaign is a blatant misrepresentation of the facts contained in this report and by targeting carrier bags diverts attention and resources from the macro- environmental issues we face,” the two industry bodies say in their joint letter.

“We are particularly surprised at the about turn from Keep Britain Tidy whose statistical surveys have constantly

reinforced the insignificant impacts of carrier bags on the environment,” said Barry Turner Pafa CEO. “Why is Keep Britain Tidy targeting carrier bags when surveys show they represent just 0.03 percent of littered items in our environment?”CBC Chairman Paul Marmot also condemned the “Break the Bag Habit” campaign: “Good environmental practice is about reducing impacts, reusing resources and recycling at the end of life.

“The plastic carrier bag offers all of these routes to becoming the most environmentally acceptable solution for carrying goods home because it has the lowest impacts in production and transportation, is re-used by around 80 percent of households and can easily be recycled using more than 5,000 collection points at our supermarkets” he said

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UK packaging groups blast anti-bag effort

Britain’s Anti-bag campaign dismissed as cynical ‘greenwash’ The Carrier Bag Consortium

(CBC) and the Packaging and Films Association (Pafa) have attacked an anti-bag campaign for its “unfounded” environmental claims. The industry bodies say that the ‘Break the Bag Habit’ campaign, backed by Keep Britain Tidy, the Marine Conservation Society and the Council for the Protection of Rural England, is a cynical ploy aimed at justifying a bag tax which would generate funds to fi ll a hole in charity income left by reduced Government grants and falling public

donations.

The four organisations that formed ‘Break the Bag Habit’ have calling on Westminster to reduce litter and waste by requiring retailers to introduce a small charge on all single-use bags. In response the CBC and Pafa have written to all UK MPs and major UK retailers pointing out the fl aws in the latest campaign and urging them to stick to the voluntary code of practice. “The rigorous Environment Agency Life Cycle Analysis (SC 030148)

clearly demonstrates that alternatives to the lightweight plastic bag require far more of the earth’s precious resources to produce and have far higher impacts across a life cycle. We believe this new campaign is a blatant misrepresentation of the facts contained in this report and by targeting carrier bags diverts attention and resources from the macro- environmental issues we face,” the two industry bodies say in their joint letter.


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Pakistan imposes provisional anti-dumping duty on BOPP film from China, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia The National Tariff Commission

(NTC) of Pakistan has imposed provisional anti-dumping duty on import of Biaxially Oriented Poly Propylene (BOPP) fi lm from China, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman and Saudi Arabia, in the range of 22.92% to 62.7%. Sources told Business Recorder that the provisional anti-dumping duty would be applicable from August 14, 2012 to December 13, 2012. The anti-dumping duty would be 29.70% on the import of BOPP fi lm from UAE (exporter name Taghleef) and 57.09% on the import of BOPP fi lm (all other exporters).

The anti-dumping duty would be 22.92% on the import of BOPP fi lm from Oman (exporter name Taghleef)

and 22.92% on the import of BOPP Film (all other exporters). The anti-dumping duty would be 62.70% on the import of BOPP Film from China (all exporters), and 26.91% on the import of BOPP Film from Saudi Arabia. Provisional anti-dumping duty levied would be in addition to other anti-dumping duty imposed earlier and taxes and duties levied under any other law.

The Commission has on preliminary basis established that the domestic industry suffered material injury on account of Increase in volume of dumped imports, price undercutting, price depression, decline in market share, decline in domestic sales, decline in profi t, negative effect on

productivity, negative effect on salaries & wages, negative effect on return on investment, and negative effect on growth.

Any party registered as an interested party in this case may, if it so wishes, request a hearing in accordance with Rule 14 of the Rules within 30 days of the publication of this notice by contacting National Tariff Commission. In terms of Section 39 of the Ordinance, the Commission is required to make fi nal determination within 180 days of publication of notice of Preliminary Determination. However, the Commission has planned to fi nalise this investigation within four months of the publication of this notice of Preliminary Determination.

Malaysia has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into

Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) from Malaysia, as per a state agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

As per Saigon Times Daily, the probe, launched last Friday, looks into shipments of fi lm products coded HS 3920.20.200 and AHTN 3920.20.00.20 sent to Malaysia from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012, said the Vietnam Competition Authority under

the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The investigation came after San Miguel Yamamura Plastic Films Sdn. Bhd. fi led a lawsuit. The plaintiff has provided evidence showing that BOPP films imported from the aforesaid markets have surged in volume.

The company said the alleged dumping had hit the paper industry of Malaysia, so companies in the industry are losing market shares given sales and profi t falls. Specifi c fi gures on the increase of Vietnamese fi lm exports

Malaysia initiates anti-dumping investigation into BOPP from Vietnam

to Malaysia are not given in the notice. Vietnamese producers and exporters have to return the Malaysia questionnaire no later than September 5 this year.

As for Malaysia’s anti-dumping and anti-subsidy rules, if parties involved do not provide the necessary information or fail to do so within the prescribed time limit, the Malaysian authorities can make a preliminary or fi nal decision based on the available information.


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Ireland’s Repak reports an increase in recycling

Dublin-based Repak funded the recovery of 652,000 tonnes

of used packaging in 2011 – up by 4.1% from 2010. Eighty nine percent of this was recycled and 11% was recovered. Dr Andrew Hetherington, Repak CEO, said: “I would like to thank all our members, committed recyclers and all stakeholders for their continuing support in 2011, without which Ireland’s targets would not have been achieved. “We also welcome the decisive changes to the landfi ll charges by the minister for the environment, Phil Hogan TD, which gives greater clarity on waste strategy and better supports the economics of all types of recycling. “While we are confi dent

Repak funding has helped again grow overall packaging recovery and recycling rates, 2011 was a challenging year. Our scheme is being impacted by decreasing fee income, increasing recovery/recycling costs and the possibility of higher targets exacerbated by lack of enforcement. “Furthermore, the current PRI review, while welcome, adds further uncertainty around issues such as the introduction of a potential government imposed packaging tax and the possible introduction of a deposit and refund scheme for certain packaging waste types. Such issues could have serious negative impacts on the current success of the Repak scheme.”

The UK is a top plastic recycler, says European Commission

The UK is in the top t ier of Europe’s plastics recyclers, according to a European Commission report ‘Screening of waste management performance of EU member states’. P las t icsEurope welcomed the document saying that its findings prove that it is possible to achieve the target of zero plastics to landfi ll by 2020 if the right policies are put in place. The report, however, does highlight some major discrepancies in the performance of member states, especially with regard to municipal waste management, particularly in the implementation of the Waste

Framework Directive (WFD) and the translation of EU requirements into national legislation. The countries performing above average are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Sweden and the UK. Spain, Hungary, Ireland, Portugal and Slovenia are average performers while Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovakia all have ground to make up. According to the organisation the value of plastic lost to landfi ll across Europe each year stands at around €8bn

Scotland allocates £500,000 fund for recycling

A £500,000 fund to provide more facilities for people

to recycle when they are out and about has been launched by Zero Waste Scotland.The Scottish government-backed body said that providing more convenient recycling facilities in busy public places will help Scotland boost its recycling rate and benefi t from the value of these resources. It has been estimated that achieving a 70% recycling rate by 2025 could boost the economy by around £178m. Cabinet secretary for the environment, Richard Lochhead, said: “Being able to recycle more when we are out and about is another important step towards treating all our waste as a valuable resource. "Plastic bottles, separated for recycling, can be sold for over £190 per tonne for example – but recyclable materials are worth nothing when disposed of in bins destined for landfill." Lochhead said such ‘Recycle on the Go’ facilities "offered an easy way to capture the value of resources which had the potential to benefi t Scotland’s economy and environment. "By recycling your bottles and drinks cans in this way, you can make an important contribution to helping create new jobs and a resilient future economy for Scotland," he said.


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EFSA approves recycling processes for food-contact

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has declared

safe the use of recycled plastics in food-contact applications where the recycled resin has been sourced from 10 recycling processes, the fi rst time it has released such a formal opinion.

These processes include four based on Vacurema Prime technology – LuxPET, Jayplas, PolyQuest and CIER; fi ve based on Starlinger IV+ technology – namely the Preformia, STF, MPTS, PET to PET and Eco

Plastic systems; and the recycling process PETUK SSP.In all cases, these technologies grind waste plastics into small fl akes, which are decontaminated and then reprocessed into plastics for use in food packaging.

EFSA has declared these to be safe where the resulting plastic is not made up of more than 5 percent PET collected from non-food consumer products “and these processes are operated under well-defi ned conditions,” it said.

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Saudi Aramco and Total start testing Jubail refinery

Saudi Aramco and France's Total have started testing

their new refi nery at Jubail, three sources with knowledge of the project said, raising the prospect of full operation of the US$14 bln facility ahead of a scheduled start-up in Q3-2013, as per Reuters.

Saudi Aramco Total Refinery and Petrochemicals Company (SATORP) has fi red up the boilers at the plant, and hopes to bring the fi rst of two crude distillation units (CDU) online before year-end.


India likely to introduce plastic currency

The Indian government plans to bring in plastic currency

to tackle the increasing menace of counterfeiting in the country. The proposed currency would be launched with enhanced security features and government has directed the Reserve Bank of India to conduct fi eld trial on INR 10 denomination in five cities having different climatic conditions and geographical locations, according to Minister of State for Finance Namo

Narain Meena. Plastic bank notes had been on the Reserve Bank’s agenda since 2009. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had submitted a proposal to the Ministry Of Finance and Ministry of Home Affairs for clearance. Upon clearance, RBI will fl oat global tender for introduction of polymer bank notes . RBI plans to conduct fi eld trials of Rs 10 polymer bank notes in fi ve cities -- Mysore, Kochi, Jaipur, Shimla and Bhubaneswar. The proposed plastic

Centre approves PCPIR proposal of Tamil Nadu state governmentThe Centre has approved the

proposal of the Tamil Nadu government for setting up a Petroleum, Chemica l and Pe t rochemica l Investment Region (PCPIR) in Cuddalore and Nagapattinam districts. The region is expected to attract an investment of around Rs 92,160 crore covering an area of 256.83 sq km. It envisages Government of India

support of Rs 2,643 crore consisting of (viability gap funding) VGF Funding for two road projects, desalination and common effluent treatment plants and direct budgetary support for creation of rail infrastructure PCPIRs in Visakhapatnam-Kakinada region in Andhra Pradesh, at Paradip in Orissa and at Dahej in Gujarat have already been granted approval by the Centre

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Waste Management invests in Renmatix Waste Management Inc.

has entered into a joint development agreement to explore the possibility of converting post-consumer waste into sugars for manufacturing biobased materials. Houston-based Waste Management will work with Renmatix Inc., a manufacturer of biobased sugar intermediates for

global and chemical fuel markets, according to a news release. Renmatix will look at multiple waste streams collected and processed by Waste Management that include source-separated recyclables, food scraps, construction and demolition debris, and pulp and paper waste.

notes would have an average life span of fi ve years compared to one year for paper currency. Besides studying potential cost savings, the pilot project will look into the environmental impact of the proposed plastic notes. Polymer notes made from biaxially oriented polypropylene were fi rst introduced in Australia to safeguard against counterfeiting.

British Polythene Industries Operating profits were

£14.8m compared with £15m for the same period last year whi le the prof i t before net restructuring and pensions fi nance was unchanged at £13.7m. The continued diffi culties that beset the construction sector resulted in a drop in sales of building film slipped 10%. Refuse sack sales, however, were up in the six-moth period.“This is a pretty solid performance, especially given the continuing volatility of materials prices,” said BPI chief executive John Langlands. “We’ve yet to see any green shoots in construction but we’re continuing to experience strong agricultural sales.” As a result of this, the company is investing in a five-layer co-extrusion line for silage stretchwarp in Zele, Belgium, and a recycling and washing plant for agricultural fi lm in Rhymney, Gwent.

BPI registers operation profits


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Mexico's Xito invests $4 million to add PET sheet capacity Extruder and thermoformer Xito

SA de CV has invested $4 million in a new PET sheet extrusion line which will almost double its current production capacity of 19 million pounds a year.

According to owner and chief executive Norman Wright, Xito will increase its sheet production capacity

by 17 million pounds a year with the new line, acquired from a European supplier whose name Wright preferred to keep to himself and started up this month.Since launching the company in the municipality of Atizapan de Zaragoza, near Mexico City, in 1990, Wright has invested $9 million in sheet machinery, “This next semester

Mexichem and OxyChem JV to form ethylene Mexican plastics and chemicals

fi rm Mexichem SAB de CV is to form a joint venture to make ethylene feedstock with Occidental Chemical Corp., a plastics and chemicals fi rm based in Dallas. The proposed JV would build a cracker using natural gas-based ethane at an undetermined site. The cracker would have more than one billion pounds of annual ethylene capacity, which OxyChem

would then use to make PVC feedstock vinyl chloride monomer at its complex in Ingleside, Texas. The resulting VCM would be shipped to Mexichem plants in Mexico, where it would be used to make PVC. A feasibility study for the proposed cracker is to be completed in the second quarter of 2013 and if everything goes well, the cracker would begin operations in 2016.

Israel Petrochemical Enterprises to sell 45% stake in Avgol The board of directors of Israel

Petrochemical Enterprises Ltd has approved the sale of a 45% stake in its Avgol Ltd subsidiary to London-based private equity company Ethemba for US$106.8 million, according to Platts. An additional payment of US$16 million has been agreed to by the parties dependent on 2013 results. Following the sale IPE will control 21%

and the remainder is traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Avgol is a leading global producer of non woven fabrics for the hygiene industry with manufacturing facilities in Israel, China, Europe and the US. The company is investing $71 million in new production lines in the US and China and has plans to expand into India.

West Pharmaceutical India Packaging Ltd.

has launched construction of a compression molding plant in Sri City, India. The facility will produce elastomeric and metal pharmaceutical components used in injectable drug packaging. Construction on phase one of the project is slated to be complete in early 2014 with commercial production of the first metal components expected to begin in the fi rst quarter of 2014.

The firm will start making elastomeric components in the fi rst quarter of 2015. “Our future facility in Sri City will provide much needed capacity to satisfy the needs of a dynamic, growing market in both India and the Asia Pacifi c region,” according to Donald E. Morel Jr., West’s chairman and CEO.

West begins construction on plant in India

we expect a [business] growth of 45 percent based on our new sheet line,” he added. “We feel that, with our proven quality and new capacity, our exports to the U.S. will gain signifi cantly.” Xito employs 150 and produces sheet from either recycled or virgin PET with or without a sealable PE/EVOH barrier.


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Larsen & Toubro to sell plastics machinery business to Toshiba Engineering conglomerate

Larsen & Toubro will sell its plastics machinery business to Japan's Toshiba Machine as part of its strategy to exit non-core business and rationalise its portfolio. As per Economic Times, L&T did not disclose the financial consideration for the sale of its subsidiary L&T Plastics Machinery, which manufactures and markets injection moulding machines, and reported a gross revenue of Rs 206 crore and net profi t of Rs 11 crore

in 2011-12. This unit is a very small part of the Rs 71,000 crore company's business and would have no signifi cant impact on its fi nancials. The deal is likely to be completed by September and would entail the transfer of 250 employees of L&T Plastics Machinery.As a strategy, L&T has in the past, sold its non-core businesses such as petrol pump vending machines and cement businesses. It has also exited joint ventures such as L&T-CASE Equipment.

TCG agrees to raise working capital limit of HaldiaThe Chatterjee Group (TCG),

c o - p r o m o t e r o f H a l d i a Petrochemicals, is ready to approach lenders along with the state government for raising the working capital limit of the beleaguered petrochem fi rm. According to a report in Economic Times, TCG chief Purnendu Chatterjee called on state commerce and industries minister and HPL chairman Partha Chatterjee. Sources said lenders have indicated that both the main promoters of HPL should approach them together for extending the credit line to the fi rm. HPL had sought an additional Rs 1,000 crore credit line for working capital. Main lenders of HPL are IFCI, IDBI Bank, ICICI Bank, PNB, SBI, Allahabad Bank and Union Bank of India. After the meeting, Chatterjee said it has approached the co-promoter about latest development

on lenders front, naptha procurement and functioning of the company. "We have also discussed about the next annual general meeting (AGM) date. It should be in last week of September," he added. HPL has yet to hold AGM for 2011-12. HPL hold annual general meetings (AGM) for seven consecutive years (up to 2010-11) along with EGM for adoption of annual accounts and appointments of managing director Sumantra Chowdhury, cha i rman Par tha Chatterjee and independent director Jamshyd Godrej in August. According to HPL industry minister HPL has recorded cash profi t in July and August after consecutive losses in fi rst three months of this fi scal. When contacted, Purnendu said, "We have to ensure that the company is revived and we are keen on seeing it doing well.

Bh a r a t P e t r o l e u m Corporation Ltd has signed

a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its expansion project and the setting up of a petrochemical joint venture to be implemented in three years time at Kochi, as per ANI. The company will invest Rs.14,225 crore in its Integrated Refinery Expansion Project at the Kochi Refi nery and Rs.5000 cr for setting up a petrochemical joint venture.

The proposed IREP project envisages increasing the capacity of Kochi refi nery from the present 9.5 mln mtpa to 15.5 mln mtpa, modernisation of the refi nery to produce auto-fuels complying with Euro-IV/Euro-V specifications, upgradation of low value refi nery residue stream to value-added products and product ion of propylene, which is a major petrochemical feedstock.

The state government has agreed to extend incentives like deferment of various taxes to BPCL for its expansion program. BPCL has already signed an MoU with petrochemical major LG Chem, South Korea in thisregard.

BPCL signs MoU for 20,000 crore worth of expansion projects in Kerala


BUSINESS NEWS

Keyera Corp. to invest US$110 mln on a fractionating tower at FortKeyera Corp. plans to invest

US$110 mln on a fractionating tower at its Fort Saskatchewan facility with an aim to fueling Alberta’s petrochemical industry with a new source of ethane. “We have a good understanding from our discussions that, in Alberta, the petrochemical industry is still short of ethane as a feedstock, and they have additional capacity in their facilities, said John Cobb, Keyera vice-president of investor relations. The agreement we have with our initial customer gives the confi dence to proceed with this de-ethanizer.”Keyera has struck a deal with a west-central Alberta natural gas producer to extract ethane on a fee basis from the customer’s gas. The unnamed client will offer the ethane for sale to petrochemical plants in the

province. The remaining propane-rich natural gas by-product will enter Keyera’s other natural gas fractionating facilities at the Fort Saskatchewan site.“We’re sort of a middle man in the process,” Cobb explained. “We’re simply charging a fee for having their gas go through our plant and having the ethane extracted. They’ll be the ones making their own deals to sell it.” The 30,000 bpd extraction tower will provide Keyera with extra capacity to extract ethane for other natural gas producers in the province.Some preliminary groundwork for the tower may take place this year, but the bulk of the construction activity will take place next year, most likely after spring breakup. The company has issued contracts for the tower and some associated equipment to

be fabricated and shipped to the site for erection in 2013, and the facility is expected to become operational in the fi rst half of 2014.

Röchling buys German sheet extruderAccording to reports Röchling

Engineering Plastics KG of Haren, Germany, has acquired plastics processor Maywo Kunststoff GmbH. Maywo, based in Bad Grönenbach, Germany, extrudes single and multi-layer sheets and films of ABS and polystyrene for use in thermoforming applications. Maywo’s customers use the material to manufacture vacuum formed parts for various industries, including electronics, machinery construction, special vehicle construction, sports equipment, garden tools and aviation.

The company will become part of Röchling’s High Performance Plastics business unit. The acquisition will strengthen Röchling’s range of semi-fi nished product offerings, an area currently served by Röchling subsidiaries in Sweden and Finland, the company said in the release.The acquisition will also benefi t Maywo, boosting the company’s prospects with the further development of materials and technologies, an expanded product range and an increasingly international sales market, according to the release.

Reifenhäuser GmbH & Co. KG Maschinenfabrik, the

Germany-based extrusion line manufacturer, has reported record results for the 2011-12 year.

Combined sales from its subs id iar ies Rei fenhäuser Extrusion, Reifenhäuser Kiefel Extrusion, Reifenhäuser Reicofi l, Reiloy Metall, Reimotec and Polyrema generated more than 450 million euros ($567.5 million), an improvement on the previous year’s record sales.All business areas of the Reifenhäuser group could report double-digit growth, mainly due to increasing demand for extrusion machinery from Asia and South America. Reifenhäuser is planning further growth for the new financial year. Ulrich Reifenhäuser, board member of Reifenhäuser, said in a news release: “After a rather weak spring, we are experiencing now a clear revival of the market. We can still see great potential in the BRICs countries - not least because of a growing hygiene market in these regions.”

Reifenhäuser posts record sales


M&M develops India’s first injection molded plastic fenders

SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business announced that

Indian automotive manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), with support from its Tier 1 supplier Plastic Omnium, has developed India’s fi rst injection molded plastic fenders, which are featured on the new critically acclaimed global XUV500 sports utility vehicle (SUV). Upgrading from steel to lightweight, online paintable Noryl GTX* resin helped Mahindra & Mahindra to improve the SUV’s fuel

economy, reduce emissions, greatly expand design freedom, and enhance resistance against minor impact. The use of Noryl GTX resin for the fenders helps make the global XUV500 one of the lightest SUVs in its class. This collaboration demonstrates SABIC’s commitment to provide automotive customers with thermoplastic solutions that help drive the development of cutting-edge styling for differentiated designs and improved sustainability through weight-out.

To create the fi rst injection molded plastic fender in India, Mahindra & Mahindra turned to SABIC for their extensive experience in serving the global automotive industry. SABIC provided application development assistance in addition to the Noryl GTX resin, which helped meet the OEM’s requirements of exceptional light weight, online painting capability, improved gap and fl ush, and excellent low-speed impact res is tance. The resin also gave Mahindra &

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Dow unveiles Next generation polyolefin encapsulant filmsThe Dow Chemical Company

has introduced new polyolefi n-based technologies and bringing next generation solutions to the market to help harness the power of the sun and turn it into cost-effective energy to help address the world's growing needs.

ENLIGHTTM Polyolefin Back Encapsulant Composite Films use patent-pending technology to create a single structure that provides "2-in-1" functionality, serving as both the back encapsulant and backsheet for solar panels. They offer excellent electrical insulation properties, increased resistance to the effects of Potential Induced Degradation (PID) and extended module effi ciency levels. Developed for rigid crystalline silicon (c-Si) photovoltaic modules, these sophist icated composite f i lms serve as both the back encapsulant and backsheet. The use of these "2-in-1" structures can

provide significant processing and performance advantages. ENLIGHT Back Encapsulant Composite Films can help reduce total lifetime system costs for PV modules. Currently, the backsheets of most rigid c-Si modules are constructed with multi-layered fi lms, laminated together with adhesives. Over time, these layers can come apart. Innovative coextrusion technology for ENLIGHT Polyolefi n Back Encapsulant Composite Films produces a smooth composite fi lm with three seamlessly integrated layers: outer, bonding and encapsulant. The simplifi ed structure helps overcome delamination that can occur between separate encapsulant and backsheet layers and eliminates potential incompatibility between these components, helping to assure improved module performance. The coextrusion process also creates excellent lamellar entanglement at the molecular level of the components, thus

eliminating the possibility of interlayer adhesion problems that can come with the more traditional lamination process of a separate back encapsulant and backsheet layers. In addition to providing "2-in-1" back encapsulant and backsheet functionality, Dow's coext rus ion process prov ides ENLIGHT? BEC Films with these additional advantages:Improved Electrical Performance: coextrusion provides these composites with partial discharge levels that can help meet very high voltage requirements. Excellent Moisture Barrier: all components of this composite film contain proven moisture-barrier performance for excellent protection, as well as very high resistance to UV and weathering. Temperature Resistance: High adhesion to the front encapsulant made with either polyolefi n or EVA can be maintained even after severe thermal treatment


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Mitchell Inc.’s Model 24 lathe cutter and Model

618 automatic rubber cutter are designed to cut tubing.Model 24 is designed to cut molded, small-diameter, short-length tubes, with precision tolerances.The Model 618 cuts round or cylindrical parts from rubber, some plastics and composites. It can cut smaller-diameter tubes with up to 6 inches inner diameter and shorter lengths from 1-18 inches. Mitchell can alter the design to handle larger diameters and longer lengths.

The company is based in Elkhart, Ind.

Mitchell designs specialty tube cutters

Mahindra significant freedom to create aggressively flared fenders with accentuated curves and bold lines in line with the XUV500’s cheetah-like design. “Mahindra & Mahindra is India’s premier utility vehicle company with a track record of launching groundbreaking SUVs, and they’ve done it again with the new XUV500 vehicle,” said V. Umamaheswaran (UV), director of marketing, Automotive, Innovative Plastics. “We are honored to have played a key role in achieving signifi cant weight-reduction targets in this impressive vehicle, and to help Mahindra & Mahindra move closer to its goal of developing the lightest SUV in the world. SABIC’s complete offering, including technical support and a broad portfolio of material options, enabled the OEM and its Tier

1 supplier to meet this challenge.”

The b igges t con t r ibu to r to weight-out in a range of automotive applications is the conversion of metal to plastic. This led Mahindra & Mahindra to replace steel in the global XUV500 SUV’s fenders with Noryl GTX resin. This SABIC resin, which can be up to 50% lighter than steel, reduced the fender weight by 0.9 kg (1.98 lbs.) – a weight savings of 27%. The material also helped Mahindra & Mahindra meet customer demand for excellent aesthetics and muscular styling, greater impact strength and anti-corrosion performance. In day-to-day vehicle operation, Noryl GTX resin’s enhanced resilience compared to steel allows the XUV500’s fender to fl ex and absorb energy to regain its original shape, reducing repair

costs. Additionally, the design fl exibility provided by Noryl GTX resin eliminated the multiple steps, tools and operations that are required to manufacture steel fenders. Mahindra & Mahindra further benefitted from Noryl GTX resin’s high flow performance, a critical requirement for high-quality, large-part molding. Further, the resins’ ability to withstand the high temperatures of online painting allowed the fender to be integrated into the production process, while the material’s inherent conductivity avoids the need for a conductive primer step

New Nylon 6/12 compounds provide practical alternative to nylon 12

Amidst current automotive industry concerns about nylon

12 supplies, two new injection molding compounds based on nylon 6 /12 provide comparable performance in the fuel-line components that comprise the major application for nylon 12, it was announced by the Nylon Division of Teknor Apex Company. New Chemlon® 813 CI and 830 GHI fiber-reinforced compounds based on nylon 6 /12 polymer provide the excellent chemical resistance and low moisture absorption required in fuel line components, according to Jeff Schmidt, automotive market manager. He noted that the compounds are

already in commercial use for one such application. The 13% loading of carbon fi ber in the Chemlon 813 CI product provides antistatic conductivity often called for in fuel line components. Chemlon 830 GHI compound has a 30% loading of glass fi ber for enhanced strength and rigidity in applications such as connectors. While some nylon polymers present problems in holding to desired part dimensions because of high levels of moisture pickup, the new nylon 6/12 compounds gain only slightly more moisture than nylon 12, according to Schmidt. The chemical resistance exhibited by Chemlon 800 Series compounds is very high,


REIMOTEC specialises in the development and manufacturing of lines for the production of

monofi laments, strapping tapes from PP, PET and slit fi lm tapes.

As a member of the Reifenhäuser Group, REIMOTEC is able to benefi t from the vast experience of a market leader in extrusion and to offer this advantage to its customers through direct contact, together with the fl exibility and innovation that can be expected from a specialist in this market segment.

Monofilament lines

� REIMOTEC-lines with standard equipment are having the ability to produce even the fi nest yarn count with a speed of 200 meter per minute.

� The trend towards higher line speeds is implemented in the concept “HIGHSPEED”.

� With the development of a winder concept REIMOTEC lines are able to produce even the fi nest yarn titer at a speed of up to 900 meter per minute and hence to increase the output performance and at the same time reduce the production costs.

BiCo and TriCo technology� In the area of the multifilament is the use of BiCo

technology almost standard.

� The combination of materials that are not compatible is interesting for the production of technical monofi laments.

� REIMOTEC has a patented TriCo technology with a third layer is used as adhesive layer and can therefore be processed materials that are not compatible.

Innovative products and economically solutions

BiCo-fi laments

TriCo-fi laments

� Artifi cial grass, bristles, tennis strings, fi shing lines, long lines, mesh, technical textiles and many more are produced on monofi lament lines of REIMOTEC.

Monofilament-artificial-turf-line� Advantage of the monofi lament is the same buckling

strength in all directions and thus an"isotropic" ball behaviour towards the tape.

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� The materials used here are:

� Polyamide (PA): Hockey, Landscaping, Golf

� Polyethylene (PE): Soccer

� Polypropylene (PP): Soccer

� In the sport sector it is required that the artifi cial turf has the properties that identical rolling motion in all directions, a good bend recovery, but also a favourable sliding behaviour during falls, not to burn the skin of the athletes.

� Here REIMOTEC is the world leader with a new process concept. The requirements are achieved through an innovative multi layered structure with different layer materials.

Turf-carpet without infi ll

PP strapping tape line&PET strapping tape line:� PET strapping tape replaces steel hoops

� The strength of PET tapes is comparable to the steel tapes

� The elongation of 7 to 15 % is larger than that of steel; PET tape is more elastic and thus suitable for those packaging goods which change their volume by heat or vibration

� Due to a higher resilience by use of PET tape there is no damage on the fl ange of the packaged product

� PET does not rust, a major advantage, especially in the packaging of chemical fi bres and cotton bales

� The risk of injury compared to steel tapes is signifi cantly lower. The handling of the coils is easier.

� The use of PET bottle waste for the production, PET tapes are now signifi cantly cheaper than steel tapes

� REIMOTEC has developed and patented a technology, which allows to produce high quality strapping tape of 100 % bottle fl akes.

For more info please contact:Reifenhauser (India) Marketing Limited

Mumbai, MaharashtraTel: +91 22 - 2686 2711 Fax: +91 22 - 2686 2722

E-mail :[email protected]

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Ferry Industries Inc. has introduced the Quintax E5 Speedmill Series of fi ve-axis computer numerically

controlled machining centers.

The E5 Speedmill equipment is designed for plastics, composites and non-ferrous metals.

Ferry said the series is ideal for high- to low-volume production trimming and machining of rotomolded and thermoformed plastic parts, precision composites machining, aluminum mold manufacturing and model/pattern production.

Ferry Industries Inc. introduces the Quintax E5-axis CNC Speedmill Ferry makes the machines at its headquarters plant in

Stow. Quintax E5 Speedmill centers are available in four sizes, with a machining area ranging from 5 feet by 5 feet by 48 inches up to 6 feet by 15 feet by 48 inches. The machines are fully enclosed for operator safety, improved chip and dust containment.

Features include liquid- cooled, high-speed spindles, a travel rate of up to 3,000 inches per minute, volumetric compensation, absolute encoding, harmonic drives on the B and C axis and digital part probe systems.


Conair liquid feeder uses gravimetric technology Conair Group’s new TrueFeed

LQ l i qu i d f eede r uses gravimetric metering technology to measure liquid colors and additives. Conair offi cials in its release said the liquid feeders eliminate the need for time-consuming color calibration and adjust automatically for changes in material and processing conditions. That results in easier setup and more up-time for increased productivity. “With improved dosing accuracy, users may find that they can use less expensive color and still get the look they want,” said Alan Landers, Conair’s blender product manager.The container of liquid is supported on a load cell that constantly measures the

loss-in-weight material as it is pumped to the processing machine. For injection molding, the operator enters the part weight and the percentage of color or additive. For extrusion, the feeder can run in an open loop, or can precisely control the metering rate against the screw speed.Once set up, the digital control takes over, adjusting pump speed to meter exactly the right amount each time, regardless of changes in production rate, viscosity variations, the condition of the pump and hose, or environmental changes.The controller can store up to 1,500 process settings, and tracks actual dosed weights, to provide process validation over time.

New world record in power conversion efficiency for organic Photovoltaic cell Chinese researchers set a

new world record in power conversion efficiency for polymer-based organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells. The 9.31% efficiency was certifi ed by the Newport Technology & Application Center’s Photovoltaic Lab in Long Beach, Calif.

Unlike traditional, rigid solar cells, organic solar cells are made from flexible polymer. Instead of bulky wires, polymer solar cells use organic electronics, a branch of electronics that deals with conductive organic polymers or small organic molecules. As a result, OPV is lightweight, has a better performance in low light and

is easier to manufacture, making it a potentially cost-effective renewable energy technology on par with current conventional energy technologies. Organic solar cells do not require exotic and toxic materials, so the fi nal solar cell is nontoxic, an important factor for end-of-lifetime disposal or recycling. The new record was achieved as a result of collaboration between Solarmer Energy Inc., South China University of Technology (SCUT), and surprisingly (or not) Philips 66. The super-effi cient cell utilized a new polymer jointly developed by Solarmer and Philips 66, combined with the interface technology developed at

SCUT’s Polymer Optoelectronic Materials and Devices. The solar industry’s goal for OPVs now stands at 10% effi ciency, a target those at Solarmer Energy are confident will be shattered soon. In June, Stion, a U.S. company manufacturing high-efficiency, thin-film solar modules, announced that it had achieved 14.8% effi ciency with its monolithically integrated CIGS, commercial modules.

TECHNOLOGY

Toray targets PLA for agricultural films

Japan’s Toray Industries Inc. has developed what it says

is the fi rst biodegradable polylactic acid fi lm resin made without costly solvents, and it plans to set up commercial production in 2014 initially targeting agricultural markets.The company, headquartere d in Tokyo, said that previous biodegradable PLA fi lms needed an expensive solvent to manufacture, but the company has developed a new particle dispersion technology to create breathable microporous PLA fi lm that can be used in agriculture and healthcare applications such as sanitary napkin and disposable diapers.The company said most agricultural film is now polyethylene, but replacing it with a biodegradable polymer like PLA will reduce environmental problems and waste from the plastic fi lm, which is used to cover fi elds and help protect and insulate some crops, among other uses.


India’s Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers mulls relook at chemical feedstock allocation process The ministry of chemicals and

fertilizers has suggested a relook the allocation process in its endeavor to cope with feedstock shor tage in the chemical and petrochemical sector. According to a report in Business Standard it said that in line with the National Chemical Policy, the government needs a policy for allocation of feedstock to best-suited products, rather than based on priority sectors.

Offi cials explained that natural gas should be a priority for the fertilizer sector, coal for power and naphtha for petrochemicals, rather than the current approach of treating a sector as the priority and all available feedstock distributed as priority to it.

To ensure supply of critical stock for the petrochemical sector, the ministry has suggested adoption of a consortium cracker approach for developing capacities. Under this, each Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region (PCPIR) should have naphtha cracker, set up by government sector undertakings, but private downstream companies would be encouraged to hold equity in the unit, depending on their requirement of the products they would use.

According to the current policy, the set up and operations of the entire unit are held by the PSU and it supplies the product to downstream players. Private companies could enter into long-term

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pay contracts to ensure supply and the unit could have an independent economic viability, explained an offi cial source. For this approach, the PCPIR policy needs to be reviewed which has been recommended in the plan as well. Offi cials explained the potential of the chemical sector is huge.

A conservative estimate puts the growth rate at 11%, a turnover of US$224 bln by 2017. Currently, the plan, which envisages India to be a hub for research and development for the subcontinent and neighbouring countries, has been opened for seeking public views.

Singapore Ministry files charge against Shell for for Pulau Bukom fireSi n g a p o r e s ’ M i n i s t r y o f

Manpower has fi led a charge against Shell Eastern Petroleum for safety lapses that caused a fi re at Shell's Pulau Bukom oil refi nery last September. A fi re broke out at a pump house in Shells refi nery on 28 September, and spread rapidly with multiple explosions.

According to reports, the Ministry o f Manpower 's inves t iga t ions revealed that Shell was conducting maintenance works on a pipeline to remove petroleum products. The

pipeline originated from a Naphtha tank and passed through a pump house, where petroleum products were mixed and blended.

Shell had used an "open draining" method that allowed fl ammable gases to be released into the air. The fl ow of naphtha into a plastic tray could have accumulated static charges, which could produce sparks that ignite the fl ammable gases. Shell also did not deploy portable gas monitors, which would have alerted staff to dangerous levels of fl ammable gases.

The fi re was fully extinguished on 29 September 2011 after 32 hours of fi re-fi ghting. There were no serious injuries although the pump house was badly damaged and the Bukom refinery had to be temporarily shut down. But for failing to ensure the safety of its processes and the premises itself, Shell could be fi ned up to $500,000 if convicted under the Workplace Safety and Health Act. The case will be heard in the Subordinate Courts on 25 September


Global Polyethylene Terephthalate market to reach US$48.4 bln in 2016The global PET market was

estimated to be worth US$23.3 bln in 2010 and is expected to reach US$ 48.4 bln in 2016, growing at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2011 to 2016 as per Transparency Market Research. Demand for PET is primarily being driven by increasing application in CSD packaging as well as rising consumption of packaged, frozen and other processed foods. Largest PET applications include packaging of CSD and bottled water, alcoholic and hot beverages, sheet/fi lms and food.

The PET value chain market has been further segmented under two markets, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and ethylene. Over the last decade demand PET has increased considerably due to growing demand

from food and beverages industry. Ethylene market is segmented on the basis of its application as polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and ethylene dichloride and ethyl benzene.

The market for ethylene was estimated to be worth US$140.4 bln in 2010 and it is expected to reach US$ 254.5 bln in 2016. In the overall global market, Asia Pacifi c is expected to maintain its leading position in terms PET demand over the next fi ve years.

Asia Pacific enjoys the largest market share of the worldwide PET and ethylene market in 2010 and is expected to lead by 2016. Asia Pacifi c is also expected to be the fastest growing market for ethylene over the next fi ve years.

Thai Minister feels petrochemical industry likely to lose out to Indonesia

The Thai Industry Minister M.R. Pongsvas Svasti fears that its

petrochemical industry risks losing out to its Indonesian rivals when the Asean Economic Community (AEC) kicks off in three years.

Speaking to Bangkok Post, the minister noted the sector is at a disadvantage compared to Indonesia and Malaysia, which are rich in natural

gas, a major feedstock for the industry and larger scale production.

Furniture and upstream textile manufacturing will also face a tougher time with AEC integration.

However, the automotive and electronics sectors should gain advantages as the market expands under AEC.

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WBengal Finance Minister to head GOM to look into HPL affairs and revival

West Benga l F inance Minister Amit Mitra will

head the group of ministers (GOM) that has been formed to look into the affairs of cash-starved Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) and suggest measures for its revival. As per PTI, the GoM would give advise on reviving the company and give suggestions to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to decide on the course of action. West Bengal Panchayat and Public Health Engineering Minister Subrata Mukherjee, State Commerce and Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee and Power Minister Manish Gupta are members of this group.


G.S.R. (E). - In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, on being satisfi ed that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following further amendments in the notifi cation of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 12/2012- Customs, dated the 17th March, 2012, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 185(E), dated the 17th March, 2012, namely:-

In the said notifi cation, -

(A) in the Table, -

(i) Against S. No. 507, in the entries under column (3), for the words “Mega Power Project, so certifi ed by an offi cer not below the rank of a Joint Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Power”, the words, fi gures and letters “ Mega Power Project specifi ed in List 32A, so certifi ed by an offi cer not below the rank of a Joint Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Power before the 19th day of July, 2012” shall be substituted;

(ii) against S. No. 508, for the entry in column (3), the following entry shall be substituted, namely :-

“Goods required for the expansion of Mega Power projects, namely, Vindhyachal STPP

Stage -V (Expansion Unit) - 500 MW (NTPC Ltd.) and UNOSUGEN CCPP, Gujarat (An expansion unit of Sugen CCPP of 1147.5 MW)- 382.5(1) (M/s. Torrent Power Ltd.), so certifi ed by an offi cer not below the rank of a Joint Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Power before the 19th day of July, 2012.

Explanation.- For the purposes of this entry, Mega Power Project means a project as

defi ned in S. No 507”;

(B) in the ANNEXURE, after List 32 and the entries relating thereto, the following List and entries shall be inserted, namely:-

NOTIFICATIONS & CIRCULARS

GOVERNMENT OF INDIAMINISTRY OF FINANCE

(DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE)New Delhi, the 10th September, 2012

Notifi cation No. 49/2012-Customs

“List 32A (See S. No. 507 of the Table)

1. Parbati-II, Himachal Pradesh - 4x200=800 MW (NHPC)

2. Teesta- V, Sikkim - 3x170=510 MW (NHPC)

3. Sipat-II, Chhattisgarh - 2x500=1000 MW (NTPC)

4. Vindhyachal-III, Madhya Pradesh - 2x500=1000 MW (NTPC)

5. Talcher-II, Orissa - 4x500=2000 MW (NTPC)

6. Rihand-II, Uttar Pradesh - 2x500=1000 MW (NTPC)

7. Sipat-I, Chhattisgarh - 3x660=1980 MW (NTPC)

8. Kahalgaon-II Phase-I & II Bihar - 3x500=1500 MW (NTPC)

9. Barh, Bihar - 3x660=1980 MW (NTPC)

10. Koldam, Himachal Pradesh - 4x200=800 MW (NTPC)

11. Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu- 2x500=1000 MW (NLC)

12. Parbati-III, Himachal Pradesh - 4x130=520 MW (NHPC)

13. Jhanor Gandhar CCPP-II, Gujarat - 2x650=1300 MW (NTPC)

14. Kawas CCPP-II, Gujarat - 2x650=1300 MW (NTPC)

15. RGPPL, Maharashtra - 2150 MW (JV of NTPC/ GAIL/ Govt. of Maharashtra)

16. Tapovan Vishnugad HEP, Himachal Pradesh - 4x130=520 MW (NTPC)

17. Simhadri-II, Andhra Pradesh - 2x500=1000 MW (NTPC)

18. Indira Gandhi STPP-JV project, Haryana - 3x500=1500 MW (NTPC)

19. Bongaigaon, Assam - 3x250=750 MW (NTPC)

20. Barh-II, Bihar - 1320 MW (NTPC)

21. Koderma TPS St-I, Jharkhand – 1000 MW (DVC)

22. Durgapur Steel TPS, West Bengal - 2x500=1000 MW (DVC)


23. Tehri Pump Storage Project – 4x250=1000 MW (THDC)

24. Mauda, Maharashtra – 2x500=1000 MW (NTPC)

25. Rihand- III, Uttar Pradesh - 2 x 500=1000 MW (NTPC)

26. Nabinagar- JV with Railways, Bihar - 4 x 250=1000 MW (NTPC)

27. Vallur Stage- I Phase I & II, Tamil Nadu - 3 x 500=1500 MW (NTPC-Tamil Nadu Energy Co. Ltd.)

28. Raghunathpur TPS Phase 1, West Bengal - 2 x 600=1200 MW (DVC)

29. Tanda- II, Uttar Pradesh-2 x 660=1320 MW (NTPC)

30. Meja, Uttar Pradesh - 2 x 660=1320 MW (NTPC)

31. Vindhyachal-IV, Madhya Pradesh - 2 x 500=1000 MW (NTPC)

32. Solapur STPP, Maharashtra - 2x660=1320 MW (NTPC)

33. Nabinagar STPP, JV with Bihar, Bihar-3x660=1980 MW (NTPC)

34. Mouda STPP-II, Maharashtra- 2x660= 1320 MW (NTPC)

35. Raghunathpur TPS (Ph-II), West Bengal- 2x660=1320 MW (DVC)

36. North Karanpura STPP, Jharkhand- 3x660=1980 MW (NTPC)

37. Kudgi STPP stage-I, Karnataka- 3x800=2400 MW (NTPC)

38. Darlipalli STPP, Stage-I Orissa- 2x800=1600 MW (NTPC)

39. Barethi STPP, Madhya Pradesh- 6x660=3960 MW (NTPC)

40. Lara STPP, Chhattisgarh -2x800=1600 MW (NTPC)

41. Gajmara STPP Stage-I - 2x800= 1600MW (NTPC)

42. Rajiv Gandhi CCPP Stage- II Phase-I, Kerala- 3x350 =1050 MW (NTPC)

43. Gidderbha STPP, Punjab - 4x660= 2640 MW (NTPC)

44. Khargone Super TPP, M.P. - 2x660= 1320 MW (NTPC)

45. Gadarwara Super TPP, M.P. - 2x660= 1320 MW (NTPC)

46. Katwa Super TPP, West Bengal - 2x800= 1600 MW

(NTPC)

47. Bilhapur STPP, Uttar Pradesh -2x660= 1320 MW (NTPC)

48. Talcher STPP Stage-III, Orissa - 2x660=1320 MW (NTPC)

49. Khedar (Hissar), Haryana - 1000 (+200) MW (HPGCL)

50. Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh - 2x500= 1000 MW (MPPGCL)

51. Gas based CCPP Pragati-III, Delhi-1371.6 MW (Pragati Power Corp. Ltd.)

52. Sri Damodaran Sanjeevaiah, Nellaturu, Andhra Pradesh - 2x800=1600 MW (APPDCL)

53. Chandrapur Expansion, Maharashtra- 2x500= 1000 MW (MSPGCL)

54. Koradi Expansion, Maharashtra- 3x660= 1980 MW (MSPGCL)

55. Bhusawal Expansion, Maharashtra- 2x500= 1000 MW (MSPGCL)

56. Supercritical TPP at STPS Stage-V at Suratgarh, Rajasthan- 2x660)= 1320

MW (RRVUNL)

57. Supercritical TPP at Chhabra, Rajasthan - 2x660= 1320 MW (RRVUNL)

58. North Chennai, Tamil Nadu-2x600=1200 MW (TNEB)

59. Purulia Pump Storage Hydel Project, West Bengal- 4x225= 900 MW (State Sector)

60. Sagardighi TPP Ext. Unit 3&4, West Bengal-2x500=1000 MW (WBPDCL)

61. Shree Singaji TPP-2x660 (MP Power Generating Company Ltd MW (MPPGCL)

62. Krishnapatnam UMPP, Andhra Pradesh- 6x660= 3960 MW (Coastal Andhra

Power Ltd.)

63. Mundra UMPP, Gujarat- 5x800= 4000 MW (Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd.)

64. Sasan, Madhya Pradesh- 6x660= 3960 MW (Sasan Power Ltd.)

65. Tilaiya UMPP, Jharkhand- 5x800= 4000 MW



(Jharkhand Integrated Power Ltd.)

66. Orissa UMPP, Orissa- 5x800= 4000 MW

67. Chhattisgarh UMPP, Chhattisgarh- 5x800= 4000 MW

68. Cheyyur UMPP,- 5x800= 4000MW

69. Raigarh TPP, Chhattisgarh- 4x250= 1000 MW (M/s. Jindal Power Ltd.)

70. Akhakhol GBPP, Gujarat- 3x382.5= 1147.5 MW (M/s. Jindal Power Ltd.)

71. Udupi (Nagarjuna) Power Project, Karnataka- 2x600= 1200 MW (M/s. Udupi (Nagarjuna) Power Corp. Ltd.)

72. IPP project Haryana- 2x660= 1320 MW (M/s. Jhajjar Power Ltd.)

73. 726 MW CCGT being developed by ONGC-Tripura Power Company Ltd. (OTPC) at Palatana, Tripura-(2x250)(2x113.3)= 726 MW

74. Salaya TPP, Gujarat- 2x600= 1200 MW (M/s. Essar Power Gujarat Ltd.)

75. Tiroda TPP, Maharashtra-5x660=3300 MW (M/s. Adani Power Maharashtra Ltd.)

76. Kawai TPP, Rajashtan - 2x660=1320 MW (M/s. Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd.)

77. Teesta-VI, Sikkim - 4x125= 500 MW (M/s. Lanco)

78. Teesta-III Sikkim- 6x200= 1200 MW (M/s. Teesta Urja Ltd.)

79. KSK Mahanadi Power Company Ltd.(U-3 & 4) Janjgir- Champa, Chhathisgarh-2x600=1200 MW (M/s KSK Mahanadi Power Co Ltd.)

80. Rajpura TPP in the State of Punjab- 2x700= 1400 MW (M/s. Nabha Power Ltd.)

81. Talwandi Sabo power project at Banawala, Punjab.- 3x660=1980 MW (M/s. Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd. (TSPL))

82. TPP at Nandgaonpeth, MIDC, Amravati Dist,. Maharashtra.- 5x270= 1350 MW (M/s. Indiabulls Power Ltd.)

83. TPP at Karachhana, Allahabad, UP- 2x660 = 1320 MW (M/s. Sangam Power Gen Company Ltd.)

84. TPP at Bara, Allahabad, UP. -3x660=1980 MW (M/s. Prayagraj Power Gen. Company Ltd.)

85. TPP at Surguja, Chhattisgarh- 2x660 = 1320 MW (M/s. IFFCO Chhattisgarh Power Ltd.)

86. TPP at Dhenkanal, Orissa-3x350=1050 MW (M/s. GMR Kamalanga Energy Ltd.)

87. GMR Chhattishgarh Energy Ltd. Raipur, Chhattisgarh-2x685 MW

88. KSK Mahanadi Power Corporation Ltd. (U-2&5) Janjgir Champa, Chhattisgarh-2x600 MW

89. KSK Mahanadi Power Corporation Ltd. (U-1&6) Janjgir Champa, Chhattisgarh-2x600 MW

90. Thermal Powertech Corporation Ltd. Pynampuram Andhra Pradesh- 2x660 MW

91. KVK Neelanchal Power Pvt. Ltd Cuttak, Orissa-3x350 MW

92. East-Coast Energy Pvt. Ltd Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.-2x660 MW

93. Monnet Power Corporation Ltd. Malibrahmani, Orissa-2x525 MW

94. H indu ja Nat iona l Power Corpora t ion L td . Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh- 2x520 MW

95. Corporate Power Ltd. Chandwa, Jharkhand-4x270 MW

96. Lanco Power Ltd. (U-3,4) Pathadi, Chhattisgarh-2x660 MW

97. Lalitpur Power Generation Company Ltd. Lalitpur, U.P.-3x660 MW

98. Lanco Vidarbha Thermal Power Ltd. Wardha, Maharashtra-2x660 MW

99. Lanco Babandh Power Ltd. Dhenkanal, Orissa-2x660 MW

[F.No. 354/78/2010-TRU(Pt-1)]

(Rajkumar Digvijay)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

Note. - The principal notifi cation No. 12/2012-Customs, dated the 17th March, 2012 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection (i), vide number G.S.R. 185(E), dated the 17th March, 2012 and was last amended vide notifi cation No. 47/2012-Customs, dated the 21st August, 2012, published vide number G.S.R. 644(E), dated the 21st August, 2012.



In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in super session of the notifi cation of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.75/2012-CUSTOMS (N.T.), dated the 16th August, 2012 vide number S.O.1851 (E), dated the 16th August, 2012, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such super session, the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currency specifi ed in column (2) of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto into Indian currency or vice versa shall, with effect from 7th September, 2012 be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column (3) thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.

SCHEDULE-I

S. No. Foreign Currency Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to

Indian rupees(1) (2) (3)

(For Imported Goods) (For Export Goods)1. Australian Dollar 57.60 56.352. Bahrain Dinar 152.05 143.953. Canadian Dollar 57.20 55.904. Danish Kroner 9.50 9.255. EURO 70.65 69.056. Hong Kong Dollar 7.25 7.157. Kenya Shilling 67.75 64.008. Kuwait Dinar 203.40 191.909. New Zealand Dollar 44.95 43.75

10. Norwegian Kroner 9.75 9.4511. Pound Sterling 89.35 87.6012. Singapore Dollar 45.10 44.2013. South African Rand 6.85 6.4014. Saudi Arabian Riyal 15.30 14.4515. Swedish Kroner 8.40 8.1516. Swiss Franc 58.85 57.5017. UAE Dirham 15.60 14.7518. US Dollar 56.20 55.35

SCHEDULE-IIS. No. Foreign Currency Rate of exchange of 100 units of foreign currency equivalent to

Indian rupees(1) (2) (3)

(For Imported Goods) (For Export Goods)1. Japanese Yen 72.00 70.20

(ABHINAV GUPTA)

UNDER SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF INDIA


GOVERNMENT OF INDIAMINISTRY OF FINANCE

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUECENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE AND CUSTOMS

Notifi cation No. 80/2012 - Customs (N.T.)Dated the 6th September, 2012


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