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The Flipflopi project on the coast of Kenya involves constructing a dhow sailing craft where the structure of the hull is built of extruded, mingled recycled plastics and the outer coating layer of a patchwork of GLVFDUGHG RU UHWLUHG À LSÀ RSV ODPLQDWHG DQG bonded on to the structure. Sea trials are due to be conducted and we hope it’s successful as a maiden voyage from the island of Lamu off the Kenyan coast to Cape Town is planned – see page 36

‘Wraprage’ incident EVER since former PackagingSA director Charles Muller advised us about the dangers of ‘wraprage,’ I’ve been cautious when KDQGOLQJ QHZ SDFNDJLQJ EXW DOO ZDV Âż QH ÂŤ XQWLO D UHFHQW YLVLW WR WKH supermarket, where my favourite chewing gum was not in stock. No problem, the alternative (from the same manufacturer) looked Âż QH EXW SURYHG VOLJKWO\ GLIÂż FXOW WR RSHQ DW Âż UVW $IWHU WU\LQJ IRU D IHZ minutes (admittedly at the gym where the lighting was not that good) and instead of calling the bomb-disposal squad, I bit the corner of the thing, and CHING, a shard of enamel shot off. The result, the R9.99 cost of the gum led to a dental account of a multiple of x150. The other result was an immediate change of brands.

Rioters compromise themselves THE persons behind the burning of the main recycling centre in the Cape coastal town of Hermanus, Walker Bay Recycling, have in a VLQJOH VWHS WDNHQ DW OHDVW ¿ YH VWHSV EDFNZDUG 7KH PXOWL PDWHULDO recycling business run by Jannie van Niekerk, was processing all the recyclable materials collected in Hermanus’ separation-at-source system, one of the few such initiatives in the country which actually works and which provides work for an estimated 200 people. Walker Bay Recycling was torched during recent protest action by residents, mainly due to its close proximity to the settlement where the riots emanated from. It was also damaged during similar protests earlier in the year. Now, instead of providing work opportunities, the business KDV FORVHG DQG LWœV KDUG WR LPDJLQH KRZ UHRSHQLQJ FDQ EH MXVWL¿ HG

Why didn’t Competition Commission investigate SOEs? WE were just thinking of suggesting that the Competition Commission should have investigated unfair practices involved in some of South Africa’s state-owned enterprises, such as Eskom, SAA, PRASA and others. Now that the activities of the management of these SOEs appear to have been curtailed by closer inspection following the appointments of new Ministers of Finance and Public Works, as well as a new head of SARS, it may be too late for that. But the Commission has recently come up with another plan, the Competition Amendment Bill, Section 18A which seeks to intervene LQ PHUJHU SURFHHGLQJV LQYROYLQJ IRUHLJQ ¿ UPV $V \RX NQRZ VHYHUDO global businesses have purchased SA moulding companies and groups and although the jury may still be out as to whether that was good for the local economy or not, an even worse scenario in our view would be to be totally ignored by global businesses.

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• Polyethylene (HD, LD, LL & MLL) • Polypropylene (PP)

INDUSTRY NEWS Safripol, a new chapter

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CTP Flexibles, Vegaplus 1000 machine ups heavyduty bag production

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• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) • Polystyrene (GPPS; HIPS & EPS)

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New technologies feature at Plastics/SA’s Innovation Forum

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Extrupet, Africa’s largest PET recycler unveils expansion plans

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Quadro bought by global iPackChem group

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PETCO aims for 70% PET recycling target by 2020

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PETCO: Boost for recycling SMMEs

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Plastics/SA: Plastic Alternatives – Blessing or Curse?

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ON THE COVER Recycling of PET containers is arguably one of the most straightforward of the plastics recycling processes, but running it optimally and costeffectively remains a major challenge. Read more on page 39

News At last ‌ a party! Safripol has grown into a regional giant, or at least let’s say the business has expanded its activities to now include the other KAP Chemicals manufacturing businesses, Hosaf and Woodchem. The latter have been renamed Safripol Durban (with its PET range being renamed Aspire™) and Safripol Piet Retief (manufacturer RI XUHD IRUPDOGHK\GH 7KH SDUW\ ZDV KHOG WR FHOHEUDWH WKH RI¿ FLDO opening of the Safripol Durban expanded PET plant and to mark the start of a new chapter for the expanded Safripol business, with the band Swing City entertaining industry VIPs at a high-rise building in Sandton on the beautiful full moon night of 25 July – see page 6-7

Alternative enviro solutions are brilliant ‌ but will almost certainly cost you more THIS ISSUE

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E LIVE in challenging and interesting times to say the least‌ and now it’s becoming complicated too, very complicated actually.

But as they say, there’s nothing like a new injury to help forget about the old one(s). Such is the stuff that convertors have to deal with (and mind you, all the suppliers too) that now, besides having to manage increased VAT, incredibly little support from government, BEE and transformation, unions and so on, we are now also being told that, actually, our products are not a good environmental solution. I don’t know about you, but just lately I’ve got into some heated arguments about the merits of plastic products. Some well educated people have even suggested that plastic bags be banned immediately, like the end of this month. To be honest, it hasn’t been that great ‌ but I’ve been keeping my side up and reminding people of the many advantages created by polymer solutions. The criticism levelled at the industry globally is not unjust, but the development of the many plastic product solutions now in place has evolved over the decades in partnership with brand companies and virtually every other sector, be it in transport, medical, mining, agriculture, IT, cosmetic and millions of other applications and making changes overnight is impossible. Another point frequently raised is that of ‘too much packaging,’ whereas I have yet to see any convertor or brand company using too much packaging – it’s just too expensive. Okay, let’s accept that many of the environmentalists are Âż UHEUDQGV EXW ZHÂśG EH QDwYH WR WKLQN WKH SUREOHP ZLOO JR away (which some of the top guys think will happen) and as a result we’ll need to develop alternative solutions‌ which is the main thrust of this issue. This refers SDUWLFXODUO\ WR WKH Ă€ H[LEOHV VHFWRU DV Âż OP DQG EDJV DUH WKH main contaminants globally. But let’s be fair to the guys,

their packaging solutions are very suitable and achieve all WKH UHTXLUHG FULWHULD  EXW À RDWLQJ DURXQG WKH RFHDQV LV giving us a bad rep. In this issue we bring you a bunch of articles about alternative materials developments, most of which are very attractive ‌ but with the only certainty is that these solutions will cost you more. Bearing in mind that the majority of consumers are probably going to continue doing almost exactly as they have, one will need to be very careful when making changes. Most if not all of us are committed to keeping plastics litter to an absolute minimum, so maybe you can diarise events lined up for the Coastal Clean-up 2018, with the main day being Saturday 8 September. Get out there and do something good on that day, please! <RX ZLOO SUREDEO\ ¿ QG WKDW WKH problem on South Africa’s beaches is not quite as bad as is being widely reported, but we still need to come up with solutions to keep the enviro lobby at arms’ reach.

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A NEW chapter has commenced for leading South African polymers manufacturer Safripol, seeing the inclusion of fellow KAP Chemicals group businesses Hosaf and Wood Chemicals SA to the Safripol brand and implementation of a group wide management systems for the three manufacturers, creating the opportunity for the expanded group to be benchmarked internationally. Safripol, a manufacturer of various grades of high density polyethylene and polypropylene, was purchased by KAP group in late 2016 in a R4,1-billion transaction and became part of the KAP &KHPLFDOV JURXS RI¿ FLDOO\ RQ -DQXDU\ ODVW year. Other members of the KAP Chemicals group include Hosaf, the PET manufacturer RSHUDWLQJ RXW RI -DFREV 'XUEDQ DQG :RRG Claudia Pollard cut the ribbon to unveil the ‘new’ Safripol, with chief commercial offer Bernhard Mahl on standby

Chemicals SA, a manufacturer of urea formaldehyde (UF) resins for the panel industry based in Piet Retief, northern KZN. Woodchem is the largest producer of wood panel resins in Africa supplying IRUPDOGHK\GH LQWR PRUH WKDQ GLIIHUHQW industries in South Africa. In the rebranding process completed on -XO\ +RVDI KDV EHHQ UHQDPHG 6DIULSRO 'XUEDQ DQG :RRGFKHP DV 6DIULSRO 3LHW Retief. An integrated management system for the three manufacturers has now been implemented, creating a substantially larger entity which will be more competitive internationally and which, it is anticipated, ZLOO EHQH¿ W HDFK RI WKH PDQXIDFWXUHUV¶ operations in terms of synergies and logistics. Following the supply problems encountered at Hosaf in the second half of 2017, when supply was interrupted during its plant expansion project, a new management

team is due to be announced for Safripol 'XUEDQ ERRVWHG E\ WKH IDFW WKDW WKH expansion project has been completed and 3(7 SURGXFWLRQ DW WKH 'XUEDQ SODQW LV QRZ running at 550 tons a day, the intended goal of the plant upgrade. Output from Safripol 'XUEDQ LV LQ IDFW EHLQJ UDPSHG XS DQG LV currently running at levels over 600 tons/day DQG LV H[SHFWHG WR UHDFK -XVW SULRU WR WKH ELJ FDSH[ SURMHFW DW -DFREV IRUHFDVWV were that there was a global over-supply of PET, whereas there is now a world shortage. %XW WKDW¶V KRZ WKLQJV JR LQ WKH FRPPRGLWLHV VXSSO\ PDUNHW RQH PRQWK WKHUH¶V D JOXW WKH next there is shortage. Of immediate relevance to convertors in 6RXWK $IULFD DQG IXUWKHU D¿ HOG LV WKH IDFW WKDW the Hosaf name for its PET resins, Cazeden, is to be phased out and be replaced by the Aspireâ„¢ name, which will henceforth be 6DIULSRO 'XUEDQ¶V EUDQG QDPH 6DIULSRO KDV applied for the new trade name and the new

7KH SODTXH PDUNLQJ -XO\ DV WKH RI¿ FLDO RSHQLQJ RI Safripol Durban’s 240K expansion project is to be placed at the Jacobs plant. Nico van Niekerk, who has temporarily relocated to Durban from Sasolburg, accepted the emblem from Claudia and Leigh Pollard, Safripol CEO

Safripol COO Bernhard was a little apprehensive before the party at the high-rise building on a full moon night, but everyone pitched up for the fun bash

The party on the 21st À RRU DW 7KH Venue, Green Park involved a cross-section of some of the top companies in the industry in SA

expands A similar strategy for Safripol Piet Retief is also being implemented. Latest chapter This latest chapter for Safripol follows a history which saw it created as a venture involving the then Sentrachem group and Hoechst of Germany in 1972; the setting up of its polymer production plant at Sasolburg (HD production started in ’72 and PP in ™ 1996), its sale to Dow group in 1999, its subsequent purchase by a consortium involving ABSA and Thebe Investments in 2007, releasing it from foreign ownership, and most recently, its purchase by KAP group in 2016. The purchase in 2016 was arguably one of the more important for Safripol, as it returned it to ownership by a manufacturing group as compared to ownership by venture capital funds, bringing it back to its core culture One of the features at Safripol Sasolburg throughout this time has been minimal staff change and hence steady strengthening of LWV FRUH FDSDELOLWLHV DQG HI¿ FLHQFLHV 7KH QHZ expanded Safripol business now combines a wider range of products with improved management abilities and inter-group synergies, which bodes well for both the group’s customers and its personnel. Safripol is now a global scale operation with capacity for 240,000 tons per annum of PET; 160,000 of HD; 120,000 of PP and 110,000tpa of urea formaldehyde, which compare well internationally – certainly in the emerging economy sector.

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CHINA’S decision to ban imports of foreign waste, including some plastics, has reverberated around the world, with recycling operations in other countries struggling to deal with the new reality. But is this an opportunity wrapped in a crisis? Some experts argue that developed nations will, at last, have to face up to the true cost of their plastic addiction instead of shipping the problem to China, which has taken nearly half the world’s waste since 1992. This could spur much-needed investment in domestic recycling facilities as well as innovation in plastic manufacturing to make products more suited to repurposing. It could also invigorate the vociferous public campaign to change our throwaway culture. Last year, China decided to ban imports of 24 categories of solid waste, including certain types of plastics, paper and textiles, citing environmental and health concerns. Essentially, it is seeking to upgrade its economy and deal more effectively with its own growing mounds of trash. The material it was importing added 10-13% to its overall waste levels. Another problem was the poor quality of waste imports, ZKLFK PDGH WKHP PRUH GLIÂż FXOW to recycle and consequently hit SURÂż WV IRU WKH &KLQHVH FRPSDQLHV involved. The ban came into force in January and the effects are now being tallied. In a new study, published in June in Science Advances, scientists from the University of Georgia (UGA) found that 111 million metric tons of plastic waste will be displaced by China’s new policy by 2030. All that rubbish will have to go somewhere else. “With plastic production and use continuing to rise, and companies and countries both committing to circular economies and increasing plastic recycling rates, the quantity of plastic waste needing a ‘home’ will continue to increase for the foreseeable future,â€? the report says. AUG / SEPT 2018 7

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IDC’s economic outlook not so glum for SA plastics convertors THE worse than anticipated performance of the South African economy in the opening quarter of 2018, down by 2.2% due to lower output in the agriculture, mining and manufacturing sectors, is likely to affect business sentiment to some extent, possibly prompting a more cautious stance regarding investment decisions. This is according to the latest ‘Economic Overview: Recent Developments in the global and South African Economies’ published by the IDC. Fixed investment spending fell by 3.2% and exports for the same period fell by 16.5%. However, the good news for South African plastics convertors is that the SA economy is still ‘projected to post a gradual recovery over the remainder of this year, with the pace of expansion likely to accelerate in subsequent years,’ said the report. This will be spurred by an anticipated increase in spending by SA consumers on durable as well as semi-durable goods. A weaker rand should improve price competitiveness in global markets, but competing producers in other emerging markets may also be EHQHÂż WWLQJ IURP FXUUHQF\ GHSUHFLDWLRQV The growth outlook for the Sub-Saharan Africa region remains generally favourable (averaging 3.6% pa over 2018 and 2019), but performances will vary considerably across countries.

BRICS establishes itself as ‘global brand’ THE political alliance of BRICS nations has become a distinct global brand in its own right, research conducted by Brand South Africa, a marketing agency of the government of South Africa, shows. “In an ironic twist of geopolitical fate in WKH VW FHQWXU\ WKH Âż YH GHYHORSLQJ QDWLRQV of BRICS have become advocates of free global trade and of globalisation, promoters of protection for the environment in light of global climate challenges and a force that advances the cause of an integrated, international, multipolar international order,â€? said Dr Petrus de Kock, GM for research with Brand South Africa: In the report, ‘The BRICS Brand: from economic concept to institution of global governance’, Brand South Africa examined whether the BRICS alliance could be approached or analysed as an emerging institution of global governance and therefore a brand in its own right. The research explored how the increased formalisation of intra- and inter-BRICS interactions, the establishment of institutions such as the BRICS New Development Bank and increased interaction on platforms such as the Business Council and Think Tank structures also lead to the development of the BRICS’ collective image.

The new Universal Vegaplus 1000 spine seal machine at CTP Flexibles in Ndabeni can produce 25kg bulk bags at a rate of up to 90 bags/minute with patch handle application. High production rates like this are necessary for manufacturers to be competitive in the bulk feed/commodity markets. The machine is part of a multi-million investment by CTP Flexibles, which is part of the Caxton group

Vegaplus 1000 machine ups heavy-duty bag New Mamata machine attaches patch handle at high speed CTP Flexibles in Cape Town, continuing with its capex programme, has recently commissioned a heavy-duty bag making machine, a Mamata system with VLJQLÂż FDQW QHZ FDSDELOLWLHV LQFOXGLQJ patch handle application. The Vegaplus 1000 bagmaker, from Mamata Machinery of India, is designed VSHFLÂż FDOO\ IRU WKH PDQXIDFWXUH RI EDJV for pet food or commodities such as agricultural produce, personal hygiene, chemicals and other raw materials up to 25kgs weight. The plus for the CTP production team was that the Vega unit met all nameplate capabilities exactly: the supplier, Adex of Johannesburg, advised that the machine could produce 25kg bags at a rate of up to 90 bags a minute, which is no mean feat when considering that the line also attaches

a patch handle, including a reinforced section, in a process which would normally reduce machine speed. The desired rate was achieved exactly, plus some. The new design Mamata machine also has a unique seal head system that enables it to achieve impressively quick changeovers: switches from bottom to side or twin-seal format can be run in under 10 minutes. Being modular, as most bagmakers are today, allows the manufacturer to add additional stations or switch existing stations with relative ease too. The Vegaplus 1000 machine replaces a machine estimated to be about 30 years old that was still operating nicely but was not able to meet the speed or H[WUD Âż [WXUH UHTXLUHPHQWV

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production at CTP Flex ‘Orders’ “Orders for the new machine are being driven by our sales team,� said to CTP Flex general manager Alan Booth, adding that they were excited to be able to offer the patch handle capability, which is now virtually essential in the 25kg-plus bag area. “It’s a sector we wanted to break into,�

said Booth, expressing his satisfaction with the multi-million current project. CTP Flex’s capex roll-out saw it earlier this year complete the commissioning of its second major WindmÜller & HÜlscher FR H[ OLQH JLYLQJ LW WKH ¿ OP FDSDFLW\ WR UHDGLO\ SURGXFH PXOWL OD\HU ¿ OPV XS WR 125 micron, and print on-site at its plant in Ndabeni in Cape Town too, to keep its bagmakers more busy on an on-going basis.

Deon Kleinsmidt (right) head of the conversion department at CTP Flex and machine minders Bernadette Lawrence and Adnaan Jaftha are chuffed with the new machine

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News Speakers at the 2018 Innovation Forum included (front): Hencharl Strauss (research group leader at the CSIR’s National Laser Centre), Kirtida Bhana (Plastics|SA’s training executive), Jacques van Eck (AVESCO, representing the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association), Longi Kalombo and Oscar Baruffa (PETCO); and (rear) Wayne Wiid (Association of Rotational Moulders of Southern Africa), Mandy NaudÊ (POLYCO), Paul Jordaan (SAVA and the Polystyrene Association of SA), Dr Vincent Ojijo (senior researcher and facility manager at the DST-CSIR Nanomaterials Industrial Development Facility), Manfred Scriba (programme manager at the DST-CSIR National Centre for Nano-Structured Materials) and Rudi Johannes (representing the South African Plastics Recycling Organisation)

New technologies feature at Plastics|SA’s innovation forum CSIR shares expertise in order to improve competitiveness of industry

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THE challenges and opportunities within the SA plastics industry topped the agenda at Plastics|SA’s third annual Innovation Forum in Midrand in July. Organised by Plastics|SA in partnership ZLWK WKH &6,5 &RXQFLO IRU 6FLHQWLÂż F and Industrial Research), the aim of the event is to encourage innovation in the SODVWLFV LQGXVWU\ DQG RXWOLQH WKH EHQHÂż WV of using new technologies. Plastics|SA’s training executive, Kirtida Bhana said: “We hoped to encourage collaboration between industries in the plastics sector and UHVHDUFK HQWLWLHV VXFK DV &6,5 WR Âż QG new and innovative solutions to the challenges that are currently being faced. Speakers at the 2018 Innovation Forum shared their expertise and capabilities about groundbreaking research that is taking place using plastics and leaders in the plastics industry, in turn, used the opportunity to share insights into some of the innovation and developments taking SODFH ZLWKLQ WKHLU VSHFLÂż F DUHDV´ Enhancing plastic material capabilities According to Dr Vincent Ojijo, senior researcher and facility manager at the DST-CSIR Nanomaterials Industrial Development Facility (NIDF), the CSIR is getting more involved in recyclate. “The CSIR’s seeks to enhance the plastics industry’s competitiveness via the NIDF, whose value proposition to the plastics industry includes access to research and development and testing capabilities, scalability that can speak to the industry for market trials, as well as material characterisation. “This offering stretches from the manufacturing of additives to polymer compounding to plastic product PDQXIDFWXULQJ ´ VDLG 'U 2MLMR H[SDQGLQJ on the CSIR’s ambitions to contribute

to improving the plastics industry’s FRPSHWLWLYHQHVV WKURXJK WKH EHQHÂż FLDWLRQ of locally sourced polypropylene. The CSIR is able to compound 10-20kg/hr of PP at its facility where it DOVR GRHV PRGLÂż FDWLRQV DQG JUDIWLQJ to produce a material that is more rigid and tougher, called Polyzimo. The patent application for Polyzimo has been made in three countries, besides South Africa: namely China, India and the USA. “We want to partner with industry members to commercialise this material ZKLFK DOORZV IRU EHQHÂż FLDWLRQ RI WKH KRPR 33 WR H[SDQG LWV DSSOLFDWLRQV ´ Dr Ojijo said. 3D printing using recycled plastic Dr Hencharl Strauss, research group leader at the CSIR’s National Laser &HQWUH H[SODLQHG WKH EHQHÂż WV DQG capabilities of 3D printing and how this technology can assist the plastics industry through material development, system development and testing. “The lasers developed by the CSIR have a wide range of application in the plastic industry, including welding, 3D printing of parts for military and healthcare sectors from a wide range of polymers, and additive manufacturing of LQMHFWLRQ PRXOGV ´ 'U 6WUDXVV HODERUDWHG Developing bio-based and bio-compostable polymers The CSIR is currently also investigating the value-added use of agricultural biomass residues, from (for instance) the sugar cane and wood industries for the development of sustainable bio-based polymers and chemicals. Dr Manfred Scriba, programme manager at the DST-CSIR National Centre for NanoStructured Materials, invited the recycling industry and brand owners to continue ZRUNLQJ WRJHWKHU WR Âż QG VROXWLRQV

Keeping food fresher for longer with new generation plastic packaging Lonji Kalombo, principal chemical engineer in materials science and manufacturing, discussed the CSIR’s new and patented technology to include active ingredients such as an essential oil to keep produce fresh for as long as possible. This new generation active packaging is made from fully recyclable plastic that is also safe to use, environmentally friendly, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and contains antioxidant agents. Facing the challenges Some of the challenges being faced collectively by the speakers included: pressure from global imports, plastic packaging that is not recyclable or designed with recycling in mind, improving the recovery of waste and ensuring access to better quality, uncontaminated materials for recycling. Despite these obstacles, it was clear to see, the plastics industry is committed to succeeding, growing new markets and ensuring they remain globally competitive through adhering to international standards of quality. Dr Scriba encouraged the plastics industry: “At CSIR, we have many groups that are involved with plastics and have capabilities across the spectrum, ranging from polymer formulation and additives to testing facilities, bio-plastics development and encapsulation. We are also investing LQ WKH 5 ' RI Âż EUHV DQG FRPSRVLWHV additive manufacturing materials and techniques, policy, strategy, governance on waste and recycling development and enterprise development, including in UHF\FOLQJ ´ KH VDLG • Inquiries to the CSIR can be mailed to plastics@csir.co.za www.plasticsinfo.co.za

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News The PhoenixPET logo appears as if out of the shadows at the Extrupet plant, just as the PET containers it is reprocessing gain new life as rPET

Doubling up – Extrupet joint managing directors Vijay Naidu and Chandru Wadhwani at the company’s existing PET recycling plant in Wadeville. Output of the company’s food grade PhoenixPET recycled PET will be doubled in the R200-million expansion recently embarked on

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Africa’s largest PET recycler undertakes R200-million expansion of food grade rPET operation AFRICA’S largest PET plastic recycler, Extrupet, has announced plans for a R200-million expansion of its PhoenixPET operations, which will put 6RXWK $IULFD ¿ UPO\ RQ FRXUVH WR PHHW recycling and job creation targets for the PET container sector for the next ¿ YH \HDUV According to Extrupet joint managing director Chandru Wadhwani, the planned upgrade of its food-grade recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) facility in Germiston will double the current installed capacity from 20 000 to 40 000 PHWULF WRQV SHU DQQXP The target date for commencing the Wadhwani explains the scale of the soonto-be expanded plant to PETCO stakeholder relations manager Janine Basson

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News Improving flow, improving lives – iPackChem operates from impressive new 7500m² premises at Cosmo Business Park at Kya Sand, Johannesburg. Just about every detail has been taken care of in the design of the plant, coordinated by the French parent company, allowing IRU HDVLHVW SRVVLEOH Ă€ RZ IURP incoming materials to out-going moulded product. The new facility includes a well-equipped staff canteen, with part of the objective being to improve the work experience for all staff

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1HZ )UHQFK RZQHU LV SLRQHHU RI LQ PRXOG À XRULQDWLRQ SURFHVV QUADRO Plastics, the large container blow moulding business, has been bought by the global iPackChem group, a world leader LQ WKH SURGXFWLRQ DQG À XRULQDWLRQ of rigid plastic containers which is headquartered in France with converting operations in France, England, Hungary, Russia and Brazil. Quadro has been renamed Ipackchem SA and has moved to substantially more modernised and expanded premises

at Cosmo Business Park, Kya Sand, Johannesburg. The company, established by Ken Morgan in 1992 and now run by his son Simon, previously operated from Strydom Park. Ipackchem specialises in state-of-the-art barrier technologies for rigid plastic containers with UN packaging FHUWL¿ FDWLRQ ,W has developed proprietary inPRXOG À XRULQDWLRQ technology,

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which is new in South Africa. With this WHFKQRORJ\ À XRULQH JDV LV LQWURGXFHG LQWR the mould cavity with nitrogen during the blowing stage, achieving the required PRGL¿ FDWLRQ RI WKH SRO\PHUV WR WKH barrier specs required. This eliminates the extra step usually required for À XRULQDWLRQ RI ULJLG containers, which in most cases involves transporting containers to such a facility, and is hence an important advantage for the container manufacturer. Quadro manufactures HDPE containers from 1-25 litres, a large portion of which are used for agrochemicals, solvents, lubricants and similar substances which UHTXLUH À XRULQDWLRQ WR SUHYHQW PLJUDWLRQ from within or ingress of oxygen. This OHG VSHFL¿ FDOO\ WR L3DFN&KHPœV LQWHUHVW

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in the South African converting business, initially in 2015. iPackChem has now completed the purchase of the business for an undisclosed sum and founder Ken Morgan has duly retired. In his wake, sons Simon and Matthew Morgan have been appointed MD and sales director respectively.

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subsequently renamed iPackChem and expanded steadily from its main site in Saint-Etienne, France. It opened in Crewe (United Kingdom), Peremarton (Hungary) and Paulinia (Brazil), honing its systems and technologies and creating the capabilities to so successfully undertake the project with Quadro in Johannesburg. Besides HDPE blow moulding DV ZHOO DV LQ PRXOG À XRULQDWLRQ Ipackchem is involved in coextrusion of HDPE with PA or EVOH, as well as double-stage PET container production.

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Lifting of 10% tariff duty on LD gazetted One of the aspects that may have affected the process was that some of the LD suppliers did not pay the tariff and appeared prepared to legally contest the tariff determination. Among of the observations made during the process was that the teams at SARS and DTI appeared well-informed and organised and impressed the industry representatives. The DSSOLFDQWV LQFXUUHG VLJQL¿ FDQW FRVWV LQ WKH SURFHVV IRU OHJDO IHHV À LJKWV LQFOXGLQJ ODVW PLQXWH FDQFHOODWLRQV DQG PDQ hours, but it appears the likelihood of any rebates are minimal.

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INSTRUCTION to lift the 10% import duty imposed on linear was to be gazetted on Friday 3 August, or shortly thereafter, following a protracted application process by a number of the material suppliers. The original application, for the removal of WKH GXW\ DWWDFKHG WR WDULII FRGH HWK\OHQH DOSKD ROH¿ Q FRSRO\PHUV KDYLQJ D VSHFL¿ F JUDYLW\ RI OHVV WKDQ ZDV submitted on 6 December 2017. The application was lodged by West African Group and MBT, with the backing of Borealis, Dow and ExxonMobil, on behalf of all players in the Industry.

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News The company’s new site offers the opportunity to run all its operations from one location, and Sebenza is centrally situated for supply to anywhere in Gauteng and has easy access to the N3

Plasti-Tech MD Brad Chamont has managed pipe systems supply company’s steady growth over the past few years

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DUE TO continued growth of its business, thermoplastic piping specialist Plasti-Tech has PRYHG WR QHZ SUHPLVHV RIIHULQJ ODUJHU RIÂż FH and warehousing space. The thermoplastic piping specialist has moved to 27 Buwbes Road, still in the same area of Sebenza, Johannesburg, where it has operated from since 2011. “Three months ago we found ourselves LQ GLUH QHHG IRU PRUH RIÂż FH VSDFH WR accommodate new staff members and a larger warehouse with a yard to increase our stockholding capacity,â€? said Plasti-Tech MD

Brad Chamont in early June. The company had recently appointed two new sales representatives, which obviously FDOOHG IRU PRUH RIÂż FH VSDFH “Having premises with a yard allows for more capacity to carry more piping stock, as well as easy loading and off-loading of trucks. The beauty of the new premises is that it allows XV WR UXQ RXU IXOO RSHUDWLRQ ERWK RIÂż FHV DQG WKH warehouse, from one place,â€? added Chamont. Plasti-Tech provides world-class thermoplastic piping systems and related products to the building, civil, mining, irrigation,

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&RVW HI¿ FLHQW DOWHUQDWLYH WR WUDGLWLRQDO SDLQWLQJ INEOS Styrolution’s LuranŽ S KR 2864C styrenic grade has been selected by a leading global car manufacturer for a windscreen pillar body trim. This represents WKH ¿ UVW FRPPHUFLDO DSSOLFDWLRQ RI /XUDQ S KR 2864C with the new ColorForm technology. Luran S KR 2864C is a high-grade polymer with enhanced heat resistance and the best chemical resistance among the ASA grades. Automobile component PDQXIDFWXUHUV ZLOO ¿ QG WKDW /XUDQ 6 .5 2864C processed with the ColorForm WHFKQRORJ\ FDQ SURYLGH D PRUH FRVW HI¿ FLHQW alternative to traditional painting and at the same time offering enhanced properties. The ColorForm technology developed by KraussMaffei is a liquid in-mould painting of the thermoplastic body material. The paint

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textured products directly generated from the tool and completed without separate re-polishing. Luran S KR 2864C used with the ColorForm technology is extremely scratch resistant because of the polyurea coating and the result also ensures longer-lasting quality and sustainability. • Brenntag represent Ineos Styrolution in SA

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Plastic sculpture to entice visitors to Durban whale festival THEY say that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure – but in the case of Eden College school in Durban‚ one man’s trash is another man’s whale. The pupils collected bottle tops of all shapes and sizes‚ and tied them together to create the cladding for a whale VFXOSWXUH WKDW ZDV XVHG DV WKH RI¿ FLDO mascot for the Welcoming of the Whales

Festival which took place in Durban from 30 June. The 80kg armature was delivered to the school for the kids to mount the whale’s plastic “skin�. The whale sculpture and the upcoming festival will be used to raise awareness about humpback whales in Durban. It is hoped that the plastic sculpture can EH H[KLELWHG SHUPDQHQWO\ Umcebo Design Creative director Robin Opperman‚ who was commissioned by south Durban-based Sodurba Tourism Association to create the centerpiece for the festival, with pupils and Deidre Maree‚ the primary school art teacher who helped facilitate the project 3+272 -$&.,( &/$86(1

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Zerma longevity A new Zerma GSE-500/1000 granulator with driven roller-feeder system was recently installed at a leading packaging company in Gauteng to allow for faster and cleaner reprocessing of their in-house waste. The material in roll or skeletal form is introduced to the granulator via a roller-feeder system mounted on the rear of the hopper for automatic feeding while reject product can simultaneously be fed into the hopper front opening

Tracking pipeline welds for future reference

HĂźrners HST 300 Print+ 2.0 model of the Whiteline series

IN RESPONSE to the growing need for GPS weld location traceability for high-end pipe installations, thermoplastic piping specialist, Plasti-Tech, has launched Hßrner’s new Whiteline series of welding units that can record GPS location of a weld within a buried pipeline for future reference in case of a weld failure. Hßrner’s HST 300 Print+ 2.0 model of the Whiteline series is available in the SA market through thermoplastic piping specialist Plasti-Tech. The new range – which covers all areas of application in electrofusion welding of PE, PP and 39') SLSHV ZLWK KHDWHU FRLO ¿ WWLQJV ¹ WDNHV electrofusion welding into a new era with its ability to not only trace who welded last, but also offer crucial GPS weld location traceability. Brad Chamont, managing member of

Plasti-Tech, explains that data logging capabilities of today’s welding units have only been able to address the issue of “who welded what, when and how?â€? With HĂźrner’s HST 300 Print+ 2.0, traceability has now been extended to answer the critical question of “where is the welded joint buried?â€? The range features a VSHFLÂż FDOO\ GHYHORSHG KLJK UHV *36 module that determines the coordinates with maximum precision of within 1m and can be used in remote areas via satellite. Bearing in mind the advanced nature of this range of welders, Chamont says Plasti-Tech offers machine orientation training with the sale of every machine. To date, 25 units of the 14-model range are already operational in the local market. www.plastitech.co.za

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www.zerma.co.za Almost all granulators look the part when new, and most perform their required function for a time, but the same cannot be said for all granulators after 14 years of production. This Jo’burg based injection and blowmoulding company took delivery of their Zerma GSL-300/400 slow-speed granulator in 2004 and it has continued to contribute to their ongoing success since installation. The direct drive offers increased torque and lower maintenance and running costs relative to belt driven machines, the low rpm results in less dust and noise emissions and the unique blade design means sharpening can be easily done in-house and blade setting is not required AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2018 27

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What do IoT and Industry 4.0

mean for manufacturers? Innovative technologies fundamental to digital transformation process TO REMAIN relevant to today’s rapidly changing and competitive business environment, manufacturers in both developed and emerging markets will need to keep pace with the mounting changes presented by the 4th Industrial Revolution. Running alongside this year’s Manufacturing Indaba in Johannesburg from 19-20 June, is the IoT (Internet of Things)/ Industry 4.0 Conference. ,QĂ€ XHQWLDO LQGXVWU\ DQG WUDGH OHDGHUV JRYHUQPHQW RIÂż FLDOV policymakers, academics and potential investors of these sectors will explore the prevalent Industry 4.0, also known as the ‘4th Industrial Revolution’. IoT, together with Industry 4.0 represent innovative technologies which are fundamental to the digital transformation process that is currently sweeping across the manufacturing industry. Industry 4.0 represents the complete digitisation of factories and manufacturing facilities that will ultimately merge with the unique needs of individual customers, resulting in

EHQHÂż WV VXFK DV FXVWRPLVHG SURGXFW design, manufacturing processes and Âż QDO GHOLYHU\ WR PD[LPLVH FXVWRPHU satisfaction levels. Furthermore, a positive contribution that Industry 4.0 brings with it is a multitude of RWKHU EHQHÂż WV IRU LQGXVWULDOLVWV VXFK DV FRVW SURGXFWLYLW\ SURÂż WDELOLW\ DQG operations that manufacturers are striving to control, streamline, optimise or enhance.

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The onset of Industry 4.0 and IoT has introduced the era of smart devices which empower industrialists to autonomously manage manufacturing and distribution operations. Manufacturing units can now retrieve critical, real-time data by monitoring HIÂż FLHQF\ DQG SURGXFWLYLW\ OHYHOV RI employee, machinery and business operations. This enables manufacturers to constantly carry out accurate assessments, along with improved collaboration and integration amongst stakeholders throughout the entire manufacturing value chain. New insight into manufacturing HIÂż FLHQFLHV FXVWRPHU SHUFHSWLRQV and behaviours as well as pioneering product innovation equips

War on plastic triggers recruitment fallout for manufacturers THE war on plastic waste is risking a crisis in Britain’s thirdlargest manufacturing sector, as young people shun the industry, reports the UK’s The Telegraph newspaper. A survey of plastics makers has found that even though companies are well-placed for growth, they are struggling WR KLUH ZRUNHUV ,W LV SDUWLFXODUO\ GLI¿ FXOW WR KLUH HQWU\ OHYHO personnel, raising fears that new recruits into the sector are being put off by the criticism of single-use plastics that are damaging the world’s oceans and marine ecosystems. Philip Law, the director general of the British Plastics Federation, said the Government’s war on plastic is being

“expressed in a way that is putting young people off�. He warned that the political focus on single-use plastics could undermine an industry that also serves the automotive, manufacturing and healthcare sectors, and supports more than 166,000 jobs. “Policy on plastic should not put these jobs at risk or put young people off going into a sector that is critical to so many parts of our economy now and in the future,� he wrote. His warning follows a poll of more than 500 UK plastics makers, which found that half the companies struggle to attract staff and 5% have given up recruiting at all.

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Compensation claims. The advent of Industry 4.0 brings with it an automated closed-feedback ORRS WKDW VLJQL¿FDQWO\ UHGXFHV WLPH consuming feedback accumulation efforts on products and services. This ultimately results in meticulous recordkeeping and tracking capabilities, while controlling liabilities, warranty expenses and recalls.

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manufacturers with revolutionary competitive advantages. These advantages allow for the replacing of traditional manufacturing operations with advanced material requirements planning (MRP) models as well as cloud manufacturing execution systems to name a few. Industry 4.0 and IoT initiatives also offer industrialists opportunities for improved implementation of safety

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Haitian sees remarkable growth in international markets

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More than 35 700 machines delivered worldwide DUE to strong market demand and further implementation of successful strategies, Haitian International, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of plastic injection moulding machines, has achieved a UHFRUG KLJK LQ LWV ¿ QDQFLDO UHVXOWV IRU WKH ¿ VFDO \HDU Sales revenue reached (Chinese Yuan) – PLOOLRQ ODVW \HDU UHSUHVHQWLQJ DQ LQFUHDVH RI FRPSDUHG WR 7KH FRPSDQ\ GHOLYHUHG D UHPDUNDEOH PDFKLQHV ZRUOGZLGH WKURXJK UHSUHVHQWLQJ D JURZWK RI FRPSDUHG WR DQG UHSUHVHQWLQJ D UHPDUNDEOH footprint of Haitian International in the FRPSHWLWLYH HQYLURQPHQW Haitian International’s domestic VDOHV UHFRUGHG DQ LQFUHDVH RI WR – PLOOLRQ DSSUR[ PLOOLRQ IDU H[FHHGLQJ LWV LQGXVWULDO SHHUV 7KH FRPSDQ\¶V FRQWLQXRXV LQYHVWPHQW LQ WKH RYHUVHDV PDUNHWV VXFK DV *HUPDQ\ 6RXWK $IULFD ,QGLD DQG 0H[LFR KDV DOVR SURGXFHG VSHFWDFXODU UHVXOWV 7KH

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The 2800-ton Haitian ‘Jupiter’ II series machine, supplied by Cabletech Marketing, is being used by Braymould of KZN for the production of the new Watertainer water storage tanks; this is a two-platen, full-servo system which includes a number of energy-saving features

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Advanced manufacturing awards to recognise, inspire SA’s manufacturers Will play key role advancing SA’s advanced manufacturing agenda 1$7,21$/ DZDUGV RI¿ FLDOO\ UHFRJQLVLQJ LQQRYDWLRQ DQG H[FHOOHQFH LQ DGYDQFHG manufacturing will be made for the ¿ UVW WLPH LQ 6RXWK $IULFD DW WKH $IULFDQ Advanced Manufacturing and Composites Show at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium LQ 3RUW (OL]DEHWK IURP 7-9 November. The National Advanced Manufacturing ,QQRYDWLRQ $ZDUGV KRVWHG E\ WKH '7, and national Composites Cluster, will encompass a wide scope, including the key drivers of the 4th industrial revolution. All companies operating in the

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&RPSRVLWHV ,QQRYDWLRQ DQG 6. Most Promising start- up or newcomer &RPSRVLWHV &OXVWHU 0' $QG\ Radford, formerly an industrialist at WKH &6,5 VDLG WKH DZDUGV ZRXOG SOD\ D NH\ UROH LQ DGYDQFLQJ WKH FRXQWU\¶V advanced manufacturing agenda. “As we push to consolidate and develop our manufacturing strategy, it is essential that as a collective, government and private sector stakeholders identify, promote and reward innovation in the advanced PDQXIDFWXULQJ DQG FRPSRVLWHV LQGXVWU\ ´

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This integration ensures the outstanding WHFKQLFDO SHUIRUPDQFH RI WKH =KD¿ U -( VHULHV DQG HQDEOHV =KD¿ U WR HQWHU WKH ODUJH PDFKLQH VHFWRUV 7KH -( VHULHV LV currently planned to be available from 4500-33,000 kN. Venus range expanded =KD¿ U KDV IXUWKHU H[SDQGHG WKH 9HQXV range to include new possibilities. The Zeres Series is based on proven all-electric technology and is combined with an integrated hydraulic system. Being structurally identical to the 9HQXV ,, 6HULHV WKH =HUHV RIIHUV DOO WKH advantages of electric injection moulding technology, such as precision, energy HI¿ FLHQF\ LQGHSHQGHQW SDUDOOHO PRYHPHQWV throughout the entire cycle with more precise mould alignment; and is also easy to maintain. Servo-electric drives for injection, dosing, and mould movements HQVXUH VWURQJ G\QDPLFV ,QWHJUDWHG VHUYR K\GUDXOLFV IRU PLQRU D[HV VXFK DV FRUH pull, ejector and nozzle unit, provides the possibility for applications with core pulling. The latest Zeres machine carries a redesigned injection unit for fast cycling and the clamp unit is also optimised to be more robust for faster cycle applications. The Zeres series is available for a clamping force from 400-13,800 kN. Haitian Mars Series has been on the market for over 10 years and has created a legendary record in the industry. Up to

2017 the accumulative sales of Mars have H[FHHGHG XQLWV ZRUOGZLGH ZKLFK DI¿ UP LWV SRVLWLRQ DV WKH ZRUOG¶V EHVW VHOOLQJ injection moulding machine. The high-performance edition, of the latest Mars series, represents an overall upgrade of the 2nd generation. The QHZ 0DUV ,,6 VHULHV ERDVWV RXWVWDQGLQJ performance, which is featured by a highly HI¿ FLHQW LQMHFWLRQ XQLW KLJK SUHFLVLRQ control system, highly responsive drive system, and a durable clamping unit; which altogether ensures the stability and high HI¿ FLHQF\ RI SURGXFWLRQ ‘Go Factory’ as Smart Solution to the point’ µ*R )DFWRU\¶ LV DQ LQIRUPDWLRQ PDQDJHPHQW system developed by Haitian Smart Solution, to facilitate the connection of injection moulding machines and to monitor the production process. ,W SURYLGHV DQ LQIRUPDWLRQ VROXWLRQ ZLWK low investment, short implementation time and integration for standard machines. Prospects and future strategy )RU +DLWLDQ ,QWHUQDWLRQDO PDUNV WKH \HDU RI IRFXVLQJ RQ HI¿ FLHQF\ “We will actively promote internal SURFHVV LPSURYHPHQWV DQG SXW µTXDOLW\ ¿ UVW¶ as a priority in all spheres of our work to HQKDQFH WKH FRPSDQ\¶V SURGXFWLYLW\ DQG HI¿ FLHQF\ ´ HPSKDVL]HG =KDQJ -LDQPLQJ &(2 RI +DLWLDQ ,QWHUQDWLRQDO

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Pick ‘n Pay Ă€ UVW UHWDLOHU WR Could carry price tag from R1.50 to R3 versus 55c for plastic bag IN CELEBRATION of World Plastic Free Bag Day on 3 July, Pick n Pay trialed an environmentally-friendly compostable bag at LWV Ă€ DJVKLS VWRUH LQ WKH 9 $ :DWHUIURQW These bags are already widely available in Northern America, Europe and Australia but WKLV ZDV WKH Âż UVW WLPH 6RXWK $IULFDQV ZHUH able to trial the bags. Customers were given compostable carrier bags for free, as a replacement for a plastic bag. The fruit and vegetable bags and barrier bags were also replaced with compostable bags for the day. A pilot run of cardboard boxes was also available at a cost of R5. The one-day trial was done to gain customer feedback on the new bags; as well as start a conversation with industry leaders and

government. Pick n Pay’s director for transformation, 6X]DQQH $FNHUPDQ %HUPDQ VDLG ³7KH piloted bags were strong and can be reused, similar to normal plastic bags. The important difference is that these trial bags are also home compostable�. The compostable bag is made from corn starch, cellulose, vegetable oils and combinations thereof. The bag can be composted with other organic waste, which WKH UHWDLO JURXS VHHV DV D PDMRU EHQH¿ W ³7KH EDJ ZLOO GHFRPSRVH DIWHU WKUHH WR six months - depending on the composting system – as opposed to 500 to 1000 years for its plastic counterpart,� the Pick n Pay statement said.

The compostable bag could initially carry a price tag ranging from R1.50 to R3 versus 55c for a plastic bag. Pick n Pay chairman Gareth Ackerman VDLG ³WKH JRYHUQPHQW QHHGV WR VWHS XS recycling commitments now that the private sector is adjusting and implementing changes. ³6LPSO\ SXW WKH JRYHUQPHQW QHHGV WR intensify its commitment to recycling and waste management. The plastic bag levy was introduced in 2003 in an effort to make consumers think more carefully about their plastic bag usage. Funds generated from this levy have not improved the environment and created jobs, as was promised at the time.�

Celebrating the trial were Gareth Ackerman (Chairman, Pick n Pay), Suzanne Ackerman-Berman (Pick n Pay director of transformation), Pedro Da Silva (Pick n Pay retail MD) and Paula Disberry (retail executive: commercial and marketing at Pick n Pay)

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Pick n Pay target areas include: 1. 100% recyclable plastic bags introduced Pick n Pay will start introducing 100% recyclable plastic bags, manufactured from recycled plastic and with no added calcium, in stores from August 2018. An even broader range of reusable bags at affordable prices will also be made available to help customers move away from single-use bags. 2. Plastic straws to be phased out in favour of paper straws Plastic straws will no longer be provided at checkouts. These will be replaced with paper straws which will

only be available at the cold drink kiosks. 3. Alternatives to everyday plastic disposable items Pick n Pay branded earbuds will be introduced where the plastic inners will be replaced with paper. 4. Reduced packaging impacts Pick n Pay has introduced recycled PET (RPET) in a range of its own products. The plastic punnets used in the packaging of their fresh fruit and vegetables contains a minimum of 25% RPET. The use of RPET will be

rolled out to more categories, such as the PnP and No Name carbonated soft drink bottles – these will include a minimum of 20% RPET. PnP’s Dishwashing Liquids and All-Purpose Cleaners will include a minimum of 25% recycled material. 5. Free plastic collection from online customer homes Pick n Pay has had in-store recycling bins for plastic bags available at all their stores for several years. The company will now increase customers’ ability to recycle by offering free plastic collection from online customers’ homes.

WULDO FRPSRVWDEOH EDJV The plastic bag levy recently increased from 8c to 12c per bag. This is included in the selling price of every plastic bag and paid to the government by the plastic bag manufacturers. “These funds need to be put to proper use. Not as a tax collection mechanism but as a fully funded programme to make a real environmental impact and create much-needed jobs. We look forward to the completion of the Industrial Waste Management plans as requested by the government to better understand the roles of all parties involved in the waste industry,” said Ackerman. “We hope it addresses structural issues such as the lack of waste collection and recycling services in our townships. There is also very little large-scale composting of food waste to prevent it from being sent WR ODQG¿ OOV 7KLV LV D FKDOOHQJH IRU DOO RI XV South Africa consumers are concerned about waste and are looking at all those involved for solutions. “But the truth of it is that without clear

integrated waste management plans and investment in infrastructure from the government, we will never, on our own as retailers, be able to make a sustainable LPSDFW :H PXVW ZRUN WRJHWKHU WR ¿ QG solutions,” he added. Ackerman-Berman was thrilled to discuss the efforts the retailer is making to KHOS SUHYHQW VLQJOH XVH SODVWLF ZDVWH ³:H still have lots of packaging throughout the store, buts it’s those seemingly small changes which make a major difference to our environment. It’s not possible to remove plastic entirely at this point, but we’re moving in the right direction and we hope others follow suit.” Pick n Pay has also committed to removing all plastic straws from checkout counters and only offering paper-straws at their cold-drinks kiosks. It is also planning to reduce its own brand name categories by using recycled PET (rPET) material and will be introducing 100% recyclable plastic bags in its stores from August, as well as earbuds with a paper inner.

Pick n Pay is trialing compostable bags and cardboard boxes as an environmentally friendly alternative to its current plastic offering

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Turning the tide

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Single use plastic shouldn’t be used just once THE idyllic shoreline of Kenya on the East coast of Africa is known for its beautiful beaches and azure blue water. Situated just off the mainland of Kenya is the island of Lamu, a piece of paradise recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is home to the oldest continually inhabited Swahili settlements. The Swahili people are known for their highly skilled craftsmanship in building sailboats, known as dhows. With its iconic triangle sails and wispy streamlined shape, the dhow boat is an integral part of Kenyan culture and heritage. Lamu Island, like many around the The FlipFlopi dhow made largely from recycled plastic materials, is being prepared for her maiden voyage from Lamu to Cape Town. The local Swahili boat builders aren’t using any power tools or computers, only years of experience and knowledge

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When plastic has been recycled it looks dull in colour and the team wanted to add elements of joy and vibrancy to their uplifting project. )RUJRWWHQ À LS À RSV DUH FRPPRQO\ IRXQG RQ WKH beaches of Kenya; the team will be collecting and UHFODLPLQJ À LS À RSV 7KH\œOO EH VTXDUHG off, moulded and line the hull of the boat

world, are seeing the effects of ocean pollution. Ben Morison, a native of Kenya, specialising in safari tours, has H[SHULHQFHG Âż UVW KDQG WKH HIIHFWV RI RFHDQ pollution to the extent that it’s encouraged him to take action - he organised a beach cleanup with the help of 50 volunteers and WKH\ FROOHFWHG Âż YH WRQV RI WUDVK RII D VWUHWFK of beach spanning 5km. The idea is to build a 20m, 45-ton dhow made almost entirely from ‘repurposed’ plastic waste found on the shores of Lamu. Promoting a message of ‘reduce, reuse The boatwrights (boat builders) are using traditional wooden ERDW EXLOGLQJ WRROV DQG WHFKQLTXHV ZKLOH DSSO\LQJ WKHP to this very new, yet unusual material.

and recycle’, the aim is to sail the vessel, from Kenya to Cape Town on a maiden voyage raising awareness of the plight created by plastics marine pollution. Until recently, Kenya has instilled new laws in its efforts to be more conscious about waste pollution. Their current ban on the use of single-use plastic bags has been positively welcomed by the country, as well as recycling companies becoming more prevalent. The material used in construction of the Dhow comes from several recycling companies in Kenya. The material used to create the sailboat (the keel, ribs and structural elements) will be commercially viable recycled plastic products including bottles, bags and other post-consumer waste. The waste is sorted, shredded and the plastic re-extruded and moulded into beams and planks. The material is 100% postconsumer plastic and consists of an HDPE and LDPE mixture. The hull An estimated 20 000 lost and discarded À LS À RSV ZLOO EH XVHG WR FUHDWH SDQHOV

The teams at Kenya Plastics Plus Recycling are turning shopping bags, bottles and other waste discards into structurally commercial and viable recycled plastic lumber

for the hull and deck. The look of melted plastic is one which is dull and XQLQVSLULQJ WKH PXOWL FRORXU À LS À RSV create a bright and cheery impression that is how the boat and the project itself have been named, The FlipFlopi. Renowned master carver Ali Skanda and his team of skilled craftsman are busy bringing this dream to life. A prototype is currently being built and is nearly due for ocean trials. Once fully built, the prototype will embark on a trial sail around East Africa and continue raising awareness while observing any learning that they gauge from the sail in order to assist them in constructing the Dhow. The 5 200km voyage could be a tricky one as the changing winds are ruthless and passing the coast of Cape Town is renowned for its potential dangers. Whichever way this initiative pans out, the hope that this endeavour inspires and encourages recycling and brings about less single-use plastic.

7KH À LS À RSV DUH DI¿ [HG WR D SODVWLF VKHHW and turned into panels. The glue melts the pieces of sole together forming a strong bond. A combination of adhesive, battens and screws attach the panels to the vessel.

Now that the trash collecting and recycling is done, the exciting phase of the project can begin – building the Dhow in their idyllic boatyard

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Woolworths to contribute Introduction of 100% recyclable materials and supportive recycling infrastructure :22/:257+6 DQQRXQFHG PLG -XQH WKDW LW SODQV WR EH WKH Âż UVW UHWDLOHU LQ 6RXWK $IULFD to contribute zero packaging waste and phasing out single-use plastic shopping bags FRPSOHWHO\ E\ The retailer said it aims to have none of LWV SDFNDJLQJ HQG XS LQ ODQGÂż OOV ZKLFK ZLOO require the introduction of 100% recyclable materials and a supportive recycling LQIUDVWUXFWXUH This will include the phasing out of unnecessary single-use plastics, and the commitment for all its packaging to be either UHXVDEOH RU UHF\FODEOH E\ “This follows extensive customer research and engagement, both formally and through social media channels that shed light on both

customer recycling habits and entrenched customer perceptions,â€? said Zyda Rylands, :RROZRUWKV 6RXWK $IULFD &(2 Âł:H NQRZ WKDW PDQ\ RI RXU FXVWRPHUV IXOO\ VXSSRUW RXU ]HUR SDFNDJLQJ ZDVWH WR ODQGÂż OO journey and they want to see it happen as IDVW DV SRVVLEOH %XW WKLV LV QRW D SDWK WKDW ZH FDQ ZDON DORQH 7R VXFFHHG ZH QHHG our customers, our suppliers and the South $IULFDQ UHF\FOLQJ LQGXVWU\ WR ZRUN ZLWK XV “Critical to the success of these ambitious goals is the continued commitment to partner with government and industry (recyclers, packaging convertors, producer responsibility organisations) to develop technically and commercially viable solutions to recycling GLIIHUHQW SODVWLFV ´

Several in-store trials are currently underway at selected Woolworths stores to engage customers on the new plastic reduction efforts, including: • Wooden cutlery and paper straws are being rolled out in NowNow and WCafes with a view to phase out plastic cutlery and straws completely.

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APK’s NewcyclingÂŽ process makes it possible to recover high-quality re-granulates with properties close to virgin ROYAL DSM of Holland, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and sustainable living, together with APK of Germany, are leading the way in taking the next step to increase WKH VXVWDLQDEOH EHQHÂż WV RI PXOWLOD\HU IRRG SDFNDJLQJ Âż OPV E\ GHYHORSLQJ WHFKQRORJ\ WR UHF\FOH WKHVH Âż OPV Beyond the primary function of reducing IRRG ZDVWH WKH Âż OPV DUH QRZ DOVR UHF\FODEOH YLD $3.ÂśV QHZ UHF\FOLQJ URXWH 0DQ\ PXOWLOD\HU EDUULHU Âż OPV IRU IRRG packaging consist of a combination of polyethylene and PA6 (nylon) where the PE acts as a barrier for moisture and PA6 DV D EDUULHU IRU R[\JHQ WKXV VLJQLÂż FDQWO\ extending the shelf life of the packaged IRRG 6XFK SDFNDJLQJ FDQQRW EH SURGXFHG ZLWK D PRQR PDWHULDO 3( Âż OP VLQFH WKH OD\HU WKLFNQHVVHV WR DFKLHYH VXIÂż FLHQW EDUULHU SURSHUWLHV ZRXOG EHFRPH WRR KLJK The addition of PA6 in the multi-material solution reduces the total layer thickness VLJQLÂż FDQWO\ DQG LPSURYHV WKH PHFKDQLFDO LQWHJULW\ RI WKH Âż OP UHVXOWLQJ LQ OHVV UXSWXUH RI WKH Âż OPV GXULQJ WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ DQG ORJLVWLFV 7KLV OHDGV WR D ORZHU IRRG ZDVWH SHUFHQWDJH DQG WKXV WR D VLJQLÂż FDQWO\ better carbon footprint in Life Cycle $QDO\VLV WHVWV Today APK and DSM are able to address the ‘end-of-life’ stage of the life

cycle of a multilayer PE/PA6 packaging ¿ OP XVLQJ $3.œV 1HZF\FOLQJŽ process, a technique that makes it possible to recover high-quality re-granulates with properties close to virgin plastics, from complex mixtures and multi-layer composites (so-called multilayer barrier SDFNDJLQJ :LWK FRQYHQWLRQDO UHF\FOLQJ V\VWHPV WKDW LV QRW SRVVLEOH ³0RUHRYHU WKH 1HZF\FOLQJŽ process LV KLJKO\ FRVW HI¿ FLHQW DQG RIIHUV D FRPSHWLWLYH VXVWDLQDEOH PDWHULDO VRXUFH The re-granulates, generated from multilayer PE/PA6 packaging waste, FDQ EH XVHG DJDLQ LQ GHPDQGLQJ À H[LEOH packaging which contributes to the target of a circular economy,� said Florian Riedl, KHDG RI EXVLQHVV GHYHORSPHQW DW $3. $* APK is building a plant for recycling multilayer PE/PA6 packaging, using 1HZF\FOLQJŽ process, which will start XS LQ 4 RI WKLV \HDU DSM – Bright Science. Brighter Living™ Royal DSM is a purpose-led global science-based company in nutrition, KHDOWK DQG VXVWDLQDEOH OLYLQJ '60 LV driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create VXVWDLQDEOH YDOXH IRU DOO VWDNHKROGHUV ,W delivers innovative business solutions for

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to zero packaging waste • Plastic straws are no longer available for purchase in store. • Paper-stemmed earbuds will be on the shelves by the end of October and plastic ear buds will no longer be sold in store. • A pilot coffee cup recycling programme is currently underway in NowNow stores, with a view to rolling out nationally; • The retailer is trialing reverse

recycling vending machines, where customers can bring in their recyclables and put them into the vending machine so that they can be recycled. • Woolworths is also trialing a new range of affordable reusable shopping bags.

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Israeli’s develop a smart water saving solution ISRAEL leads the world in offering solutions in dire emergency situations. Israel has come up with a solution to the explosion in the consumption of water bottles, similar to that experienced in Cape Town. This small, 20x28cm re-usable plastic bag, made from robust plastic is able to hold four litres of water. It takes up

no space and has a handle which allows it to be carried with one hand. It is expressly made to carry drinking water only. It DGGUHVVHV VSHFL¿ FDOO\ WKH XVH RI SODVWLF containers that previously contained À XLGV WKDW FRXOG FRQWDPLQDWH WKH GULQNLQJ water or its quality. An emergency situation in Israel kicks

in when water is cut-off for six hours. Every citizen receives at least one of these plastic bags for free. When broken or when they are no longer required, they can be returned to any one of thousands of plastic recycling points, which are to be found on almost every corner. A very HI¿ FLHQW SODVWLF UHF\FOLQJ VROXWLRQ AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2018 39

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Latest tax statistics for 2016/17 show government collected R232-million in levies from bag sales SOUTH African retailers have started making a concerted effort to do away with wasteful plastics which is being used in their products, with both Woolworths and Pick n Pay announcing plans to remove various practices. Woolworths has announced that it aims to be rid of single-use plastic bags by 2020, giving the group a timeline to wean shoppers off of ‘wasteful’ plastics and transition them onto something more environmentally friendly. Pick n Pay, meanwhile, as part of their efforts in minimising their plastic footprint are introducing 100% recyclable shopping bags by August 2018, a big push in showing their commitment to moving away from single-use bags. According to businesstech.co.za, while these may seem like small gestures in the greater scheme of things – they will come at a huge cost to both stores and government, who make money from the status quo. The South African government implemented a plastic bag levy in 2004 as a way to combat the growing pollution problem that had

become prevalent in many large metro areas. The levy launched at a rate of 3 cents a bag on certain types of plastic shopping bags, and was subsequently increased to 4 cents a bag from April 2009 and then 6 cents a bag from April 2013 and ¿ QDOO\ WR FHQWV D EDJ IURP $SULO According to the latest tax statistics for 2016/17, the government collected R232 million in levies from bag sales. At 8 cents a bag, it implies an amount of 2.9 billion plastic bags were purchased during WKDW ¿ QDQFLDO \HDU Ridding ourselves of plastic bags will effectively wipe this off of the government’s collection plate, but the loss to retailers is even bigger. Considering the average retail shop charges around 50 cents for a carry bag at the till – 42 cents minus the 8 cents that goes to SARS – that’s R1.2 billion a year that retailers could potentially be throwing away in their quest to stop the waste. While some costs will be recouped by the alternatives which will be put to consumers at a price, the fact remains that not as many will be sold – which is the point.

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retailers stand plastic bags Does the tax work? cannot continue and with some big names already making the efforts in transitioning to more environmentally friendly alternatives, South Africa’s plastic bag tax has drawn criticism from both the others will surely need to follow suit. sides of the argument – with politicians saying that the tax -HUHP\ 6DPSVRQ GLUHFWRU DW %UDQG ÂżQDQFH $IULFD VDLG should be eliminated altogether, as it negatively that supermarkets initiative to reduce plastic will impacts consumers and particularly the poor. contribute positively to customer loyalty. According to an online news website in Considering the “It isn’t unheard of now for shoppers to the States, Patch.com reported that “In prefer one supermarket brand over another, San Francisco plastic bag use was average shop charges purely because they express a serious reduced by 78% after a fee was around 50 cents for a commitment to recycled content in instituted. Washington DC saw a carry bag at the till – packaging or encourage their shoppers 60% reduction of plastic bag litter to bring their bags every time they in the Anacostia River following 42 cents minus the 8 cents VKRS ´ 6DPSVRQ WROG %XVLQHVV ,QVLGHU the implementation of a 5 cent that goes to SARS – that’s SA. fee. Ireland’s bag ban fee reduced R1.2 billion a year that Perhaps more efforts need to be plastic bag usage by 90% in the made in stronger public awareness ÂżUVW \HDU DQG URVH RYHU PLOOLRQ ´ retailers could potentially campaigns, higher levies on plastic bags, We’ve had less success in South be throwing away in improved waste management systems in Africa as recorded by a paper written their bid to stop disadvantage areas and access to reusable at the University of Cape Town on shopping bags. Time will surely tell what the the ‘Analysis of the Plastic Bag Levy in the waste. best way forward is, so long as efforts are being South Africa’. The initial drop in plastic bag made. consumption has become expected, but we have then become familiar with the price increase and still continue to purchase the plastic bags, the tax hike has battled AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2018 43 to sway the consumers’ behavior unfortunately. Others have argued that the price point (35 cents to 75 cents) is simply not high enough to incentivise consumers to stop buying the wasteful carry bags, so it just blindly sends money into government coffers. However, breaking the SARS tax data down, it’s clear to see that the tax does work – to a degree. :KLOH WD[ FROOHFWLRQ LPSOLHV WKH XVH RI ELOOLRQ SODVWLF EDJV GXULQJ WKH ÂżQDQFLDO \HDU WKLV LV GRZQ IURP WKH 3.05 billion plastic bags used the year before – a drop of 5%. 2IÂżFLDO 'LVWULEXWRU LQ 6RXWKHUQ $IULFD IRU %$6) The hike in the levy may have had an impact. RQ 738 (ODVWROODQÂŽ 7KHUPRSODVWLF 3RO\XUHWKDQH A sharp drop after a tax hike was also seen when the tax 2IÂżFLDO 'LVWULEXWRU LQ 6RXWKHUQ $IULFD IRU (ODVWURQ LQFUHDVHG WR FHQWV LQ ZKHQ XVDJH ZHQW IURP ELOOLRQ RQ 73( 739 (ODVWURQÂŽ 6(%6 DQG (3'0 33 EDJV WR ELOOLRQ EDJV Âą WKRXJK WKLV GURS ZDV VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ higher at 25%. 2IÂżFLDO 'LVWULEXWRU LQ 6RXWKHUQ $IULFD IRU

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AS THE second most polluted continent, Africa must take both the responsibility and opportunity to pioneer world-leading waste management methods to avoid an environmental and socio-economic disaster, experts warn. This was the message from environmental scientist Dr Tony Ribbink, speaking at the annual general meeting of the PET Recycling Company (PETCO) at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on 7 June. Ribbink, CEO of the Sustainable Seas Trust, believes that while there is a certain amount of gloom and doom surrounding the pollution problem, a lot of good is also being done. “As the second most polluted continent, Africa is in clear danger of taking top spot unless responsibility for the crisis is shouldered at all levels,â€? said Ribbink, a former director of the World Bank GEF project on Lake Malawi/Nyasa for Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. Industry becoming more committed WR VXVWDLQDELOLW\ Âż QGLQJ VROXWLRQV But, he said, Africa was also pioneering new methods and activities to counter plastic pollution. “Industry is also becoming more committed to sustainability and Âż QGLQJ VROXWLRQV ZKHUH SUHYLRXVO\ WKHUH appeared to be none.â€? South African bottlers, who are voluntary members of PETCO, are increasingly assisting with the drive to improve recycling rates. Annual PET plastic bottle recycling increased to 65% of all bottles produced in the country in 2017 – up

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mark a sharp change in plastics use and the role of government in the industry. The document, for example, calls for research to assess current plastics consumption by sector and look for areas to eliminate unnecessary uses, and strengthen labeling standards “to enable consumers to make sustainable decisions on plastics, including packaging.� It also calls for accelerating international action and investments around marine waste, and encourages government procurement to “reduce waste and support secondary plastics markets and alternatives to plastic.� It also said it was important to consider the environmental impact of any alternatives to plastics.

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region. The PtSA has recently emerged out the Tooling Association of SA (TASA), in line with global standards where the emphasis is on production technologies as a whole (an area where most of the processing equipment is metallic). At functions held around the country recently, Chantelle spoke about the opportunities for companies WR FOXVWHU LQ RUGHU WR EH DEOH WR IXO¿ OO potential orders for new tooling for export. This is something which until recently was not even thought of, as so much of the country’s tooling needs were being sourced offshore.

the Yizumi machines it supplies continuing to prove popular – the line’s performance-to-price ratio ringing the right bells. Yizumi also offers solutions for foam, silicon and rubber injection moulding and die casting machines from 60 ton to 4500 tons. Besides that, KZN-based Mould Base also supplies Topstar ancillaries and robots; Dega (Italy) ancillaries, metal separators and high tech drying and mould temperature regulation equipment; Fooban (extrusion blow moulding equipment); Trueeasy (PET blowing machines); J Well (compounding and extrusion lines); SOYU (lump breakdown machines); LKM (mould bases, ejector pins); Forwell (quick-change hydraulic clamps); Tamsan (quick-change water and hydraulic systems); Zhushi (mould clamps); and IBS (hot runner and sequential gate controllers).

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industry, Chantelle is technical projects manager at Hellermann Tyton in Johannesburg. Surprisingly (bearing in mind that the toolmaking sector is one of the last remaining bastions of male hegemony), she is managing well at getting tooling businesses in the sector to at least consider cooperating on a cluster basis. “Our team at Hellermann is successful in what we do because we realized that we cannot do ANYTHING without a close knit team, which we now have. I would like them to take the credit for the tremendous growth opportunity that has been created after Germany had realized the SA engineering team’s tremendous capabilities,” said Chantelle, referring to the cooperation with the Hellermann team at the group KHDG RI¿ FH LQ *HUPDQ\ Now she is aiming to translate this momentum to PtSA activities in the

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Award 2018 FULLIMPUT has received a runner-up accolade in the Learnership and Skills Development Category at the Africa Employee Engagement Awards 2018 held in Rosebank, Johannesburg, in June. The Africa Employee Engagement Awards (EE) seek to inspire and educate people to remake the Fullimput’s Commercial Director, Reginald Nyandeni (far right) holding the Award way organisations think about and engage, people to achieve their purpose. The EE Awards honour those Africa Employee Engagement Awards – 2018 Finalists organizations that put workforce engagement at the heart of and Runners up: their business strategy. • Inclusion and Diversity Awards – Winner: Ford, Runner up: Fullimput was founded in 2003 by Irene Murgatroyd. The Mercedes Benz company manufactures entire product ranges from their • Reward, Recognition and Well-being Awards – Winner: factory based in Jacobs, KZN, and has grown from strength Acacia, Runner up: Medshield to strength with a dynamic team led by MD Irene Murgatroyd, • Sustainable Futures Awards – Winner: Tvet, Runner up: Sales Director Clinton Smith and Technical Director Henk Nedbank Limited Visser. Fullimput’s production facility and stringent quality • Social Responsibility Awards – Winner: Sun International control systems ensure service excellence to all customers. • Learnership and Skills Development – Winner: Cummins, The award recognises that Fullimput is going beyond Runner up: Fullimput, CBD Electrical, Otis and Bosch. the scorecard with support for learnerships or apprentice • Internal Communication – Winner: Kuai, Runner up: programmes in the workplace. The awards also recognize Hungary Lions. UHJLVWHUHG SURJUDPPHV ZKLFK KDYH VLJQL¿ FDQWO\ LPSDFWHG • Thuma Mina Non-Government Project – Winner: Endaleni employees’ skills or development opportunities which include Leather Skills KZN mentoring and coaching. More importantly, the company’s • Best NGO of the year – Winner: Kwasa College, Runner up: efforts and approach must make a material and lasting Imbumba Foundation GLIIHUHQFH WR HPSOR\HHV DQG EHQH¿ FLDULHV • Public Sector company – Winner: Transnet, Runner up: Eskom The awards are held globally and provide a platform to • Consultancy of the Year – Winner: Ethos Quality recognise excellence in engagement that inspires action and Management, Runner up: Ruby Sky drives the industry and the employee experience forward. • EE Company of the Year – Winner: Growthpoint Properties, Below is the full list of winners and runners-up: Runner up Eskom, Acacia, Impala, and Transnet.

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Potential growth in rest of Africa researcher Dr Suzan THE recycling of PET continues to Oelofse. grow in South Africa, with a 65% “We have experienced recovery rate achieved last year, double-digit growth compared with just 12% in 2004 when PETCO was founded. in PETCO’s history. In 2017, the recycling of PET bottles Therefore, year-onprovided 64 000 income-generating year, we have seen opportunities for recyclers and waste the denominator grow collectors while also freeing up 578 between 10 and 12%,â€? Figures for 2017 show that as many as 64,000 PĂą RI GZLQGOLQJ ODQGÂż OO VSDFH LQ emphasised Du Randt, adding that income-generating opportunities for collectors and South Africa. PETCO continuously aimed to increase recyclers were generated by the PETCO system PETCO CEO, Cheri Scholtz said its recycling percentage, despite if it could blend some of these trays that just under 94 000 tons of PET was the ever-growing denominator, “and ZLWK ERWWOHV WR PDNH D Âż EUH WKDW FRXOG collected in 2017, equating to six million we have never failed to achieve our bottles a day – or 250 Olympic-sized targetâ€?. The recycling of PET improved be used commercially. This was successful, said Scholtz, with PETCO swimming pools. by 10% in 2017, compared with 55% in hoping to take this project forward. When PETCO 2016. Du Randt highlighted that one of Even though South was founded, the South African the targets of beverage manufacturer market was no PET recycling Africa’s PET recycling Coca-Cola Company’s ‘World Without more than 10 000 was on par with rate compares Waste’ initiative was to increase the or 12 000 tons of global standards, favourably by global amount of rPET in its packaging up to PET, said PETCO said Scholtz, with 50% by 2030. standards, quite a chairperson the organisation According to the Africa Waste Casper Du Randt, having set a lot of material is still Management Outlook report released addressing recycling target going to landfills on 5 June by the UN and CSIR, 13% delegates at of 70% by 2020. of all waste generated in Africa is the roundtable Thermoforming material plastic, noted Oelofse, who specialises event at the Hyatt Hotel in Rosebank, With regard to PET thermoform sheet in integrated waste management. The Johannesburg. The gathering was products, which are not currently report also noted that waste generation FKDLUHG E\ &RXQFLO IRU 6FLHQWLÂż F DQG recycled in South Africa, Scholtz said, in Africa would more than double by Industrial Research (CSIR) principal generally, in Europe, material goes 2025. into energy recovery because of the Scholtz said 96% of South Africa’s complexity of its recycling. U3(7 SURGXFW ZDV EHQHÂż FLDWHG ORFDOO\ WR “But the changing packaging the point where South Africa no longer directive in Europe is creating exciting QHHGHG WR LPSRUW SRO\HVWHU VWDSOH Âż EUH opportunities. As we head to a circular “We have saturated our use for it economy principle, the powers that be now and are encouraging the country’s in the European Union are encouraging UHF\FOHUV WR H[SRUW Âż EUH WR (XURSH countries to take these packs out of for example. The opportunity is there the recovery stream to investigate for the rest of Africa as consumption recycling methods.â€? increases and their recycling systems Scholtz advised that the recycling develop,â€? she added. of thermoformed sheet has also been PETCO has also shared its model reviewed in South Africa, where all with other African countries and, in the PET trays already contain at least 25% last year, helped set up PETCO Kenya, which recently appointed a board of recycled content. directors and employed a recycling PETCO ran a small pilot project programme manager. towards the end of last year to see

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PETCO chairman Casper Durandt, at the handover ceremony in Ekurhuleni, addressed various small businesses and UHF\FOLQJ 600( UHSUHVHQWDWLYHV ZKR KDYH EHQHÂż WWHG IURP QHZ recycling equipment such as baling machines sponsored by 3(7&2 DQG ERWWOH FRQYHUWHU 6HULRSODVW )URP OHIW 3DWULFLD 6NRVDQD %DGDQLOH 1]LPDQGH DQG $OXZDQL 0XVHWVKR IURP &-8 Environmental Management

RECYCLING SMMEs received support from the PET recycling sector on July 13 in the form of equipment that will enable their effective participation in the mandatory recycling programme launched by the City of Ekurhuleni. This follows concerns from small industry players and informal waste collectors that they could be sidelined by the new “separation-at-source� municipal recycling initiative. PET plastic bottle producer Serioplast and the PET Recycling Company (PETCO) donated the equipment – baling machines, industrial platform scales and signage – to local SMMEs with the aims of improving the

collection, weighing and baling of recyclable material for resale to recycling businesses. More EHQHÂż FLDULHV DUH VHW WR UHFHLYH similar donations from PETCO in the coming weeks. The Gauteng-based small businesses included Ekhuliza Gauteng Primary Cooperative and CJU Environmental Management in Boksburg and Lakhwisha Holdings in Vosloorus. Speaking after the event, which was hosted in partnership with the City of Ekurhuleni, PETCO chief executive RIÂż FHU &KHUL 6FKROW] VDLG WKH citywide household recycling initiative was a positive step forward in creating a recycling consciousness among ordinary

Intisimbi Future Production Technologies launched Positioning SAs manufacturing sector in global competitive industry 4.0 “More than 500 companies, from key industries, specialising THE Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies launched the in hi-tech capital equipment, steel and plastics as well as tool, new Intsimbi Future Production Technologies Initiative (IFPTI) die and mould-making industries, will be participating in the in Cape Town in June. The launch took place at NTIP’s Centre programme by providing on-the-job facilities in their factories of Excellence, a venue which was recently equipped with new for students,â€? indicated Davies. state-of-the-art industrial machinery for the artisan programme. In terms of Industrial Policy Action Plan 2018/19, the Minister Davies said the new IFPTI was developed in line concept of digital industrial technologies is profoundly shaping with the principles of new production technologies for the 4th government’s efforts to promote industrial development in an Industrial Revolution. The government was building capacity already complex global economy. The IFPTI programme will in response to the impact and opportunities that the Industry serve as one of the levers government implement to lessen 4.0 will bring about, he added. the disruptive and challenging impacts expected. “The launch of the new programme includes the renaming and Bob Williamson, chairman of the IFPTI, said: “to raise to rebranding of the previous National Tooling Initiative Programme these challenges it is imperative that our industry embraces (NTIP). The key oversight body will remain the Intsimbi board the fact that they need to adapt to the use of technologies and the implementation agency NTIP. NTIP will no longer be the National Tooling Initiative Programme, VXFK DV URERWLFV DUWLÂż FLDO LQWHOOLJHQFH QDQRWHFKQRORJLHV DQG quantum computingâ€?. but will be renamed the National Technologies Implementation Platform (NTIP), the same acronym because of its international standing,â€? said Davies. The launch of Intsimbi marks an expansion of the previous SLORW 1DWLRQDO 7RROLQJ ,QLWLDWLYH SURJUDPPH LQWR D IXOO\ Ă€ HGJHG Industry 4.0 programme which will include, amongst others, training in robotics, mechatronics and industrial maintenance. The Intsimbi model has succeeded in creating highly innovative industry driver solutions that can sustainably be expanded, which will position South Africa’s Advanced Manufacturing sector in Industry 4.0 that is transforming global competitiveness in manufacturing. 'U 5RE 'DYLHV DW WKH ODXQFK RI UHQDPLQJ RI WKH 1DWLRQDO 7HFKQRORJLHV ,PSOHPHQWDWLRQ 3ODWIRUP >17,3@

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South Africans. “It is also an important opportunity for local government and industry stakeholders to develop meaningful strategies for waste reduction as well as an inclusive framework that facilitates participation and creates income-generating opportunities for businesses of all sizes,� she said. Scholtz said PET recycling had been particularly effective in creating a “circular economy� with plastic water and soft drink bottles offering post-consumer value to waste collectors and recyclers, while also reducing producers’ need for

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– Blessing or Curse? 0DQ\ RI WKH SODVWLF DOWHUQDWLYHV À RRGLQJ WKH PDUNHW KDYH QRW EHHQ SURSHUO\ HYDOXDWHG to consumers sounds good in theory; however, further scrutiny reveals that ON 3 JULY, citizens throughout the these bags and other biodegradable world celebrated Plastic Bag Free Day, plastic products will only degrade hot on the heels of Environment Day in a properly managed composting and World Oceans Day, both celebrated IDFLOLW\ DQG GH¿ QLWHO\ QRW LQ WKH QRUPDO a few weeks earlier. On all three of suburban compost heap. these days, and throughout the month According to the internationally of ‘Plastic Free July’, consumers were accepted standard for compostability encouraged to #beatplasticspollution (EN 13432), the packaging must and join the challenge to ‘choose to be mixed with organic waste and refuse’ single-use plastics. maintained under test scale composting Calls for action such as these make it conditions for 12 weeks. If not kept clear that consumers around the world under ideal conditions, these bags will are tired of visible litter. By responding not biodegrade and are most likely to on social media platforms with zealous HQG XS LQ RQH RI WKH FRXQWU\¶V ODQG¿ OOV passion, they (also not an demand to see To the uninformed, ideal composting an end to plastic environment) this might seem packaging such or worse – in as carrier bags, an excellent and the recycling drinking straws and practical solution to stream where it cotton ear buds. solve an irritating will contaminate Recognising the entire stream problem. The reality, an opportunity to and render unfortunately, is far JDLQ VLJQL¿ FDQW more material marketing and from the truth unrecyclable. PR mileage some By ANTON HANEKOM

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retailers and brand-owners were quick to respond to these public outcries by introducing alternatives such as paper bags and piloting a compostable bag made from starches, cellulose, vegetable oils and combinations as an ‘environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bags’ to replace all plastic carrier bags, barrier bags and fruit and vegetable bags. To the uninformed, this might seem an excellent and practical solution. The reality, unfortunately, is far from the truth. Many of the so-called ‘plastic DOWHUQDWLYHV¶ QRZ À RRGLQJ WKH PDUNHW have not been properly evaluated. Will only biodegrade under ideal conditions Offering a compostable carrier bag

Recyclable products underwrites, supports a circular economy South Africa has a robust and welldeveloped plastics recycling industry that provided jobs to more than 52 000 collectors who collect waste that is mechanically recycled into new raw materials (more than 313 700 tons of plastic material in 2017 alone). Thanks to their dedicated efforts and South Africans commitment to recycling, 214 WRQV RI &2ð DQG HQRXJK ODQG¿ OO VSDFH WR ¿ OO 2O\PSLF VL]HG VZLPPLQJ pools were saved in one year – this is the equivalent weight of 560 Airbus A380 aeroplanes, saving enough fuel to keep 178 000 cars on the road for one year! Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of these replacement materials.

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All of these products will eventually reach the end of life and will need to be discarded. A non-woven plastic re-usable plastic bag, for example, is not currently recycled in South Africa owing to the fact that the stitching and webbing used in the manufacture of the bag are made of different materials to the bulk of the bag. Likewise, drinking straws made from alternate materials such as glass or bamboo tubing are neither currently recycled in South Africa nor, collected by waste pickers due to their low value and weight. On the other hand, when combined with a responsible, well-managed waste management system, a recyclable product not only underwrites and supports a circular economy, but also ensures that precious resources are protected and reused for as long as SRVVLEOH 5HMHFWLQJ D µ¿ W IRU SXUSRVH¶ plastic packaging material with a low carbon footprint, in favour of an alternative material that is imported, more expensive, with a higher carbon footprint and potentially uses scarce food resources as raw material could create an even bigger problem, rather than solve this one. It is of vital importance that legislators, local government, consumers and the plastics industry continue to work together on developing solutions that are sustainable, well researched and properly evaluated. Only through this combined effort can we ensure that the resources are used and managed HI¿ FLHQWO\ DQG FDWHU WR DQ LQFUHDVLQJ SRSXODWLRQ VHHNLQJ WKH XQULYDOHG EHQH¿ WV offered by plastics packaging when it comes to preventing food waste, extending shelf life of products, and protection against breakage.

IOM Rubber Conference returns to St Francis THE Institute of Materials is to host its National Rubber Conference at Cape St Francis again: the 24th edition of this event, one of the longest known shows in the local polymers calendar at the Cape St Francis Resort from 4-7 April

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IN CELEBRATION of World Environment Day, World Oceans Day and Sustainability Week 2018, Plastics|SA’s sustainability division, as well as representatives from the UN Environment, the National Recycling Forum (NRF) and Dow Packaging and Speciality Plastics, gathered at the &RXQVHO IRU 6FLHQWLÂż F DQG ,QGXVWULDO 5HVHDUFK ,QWHUQDWLRQDO Convention Centre on 5 June to talk about the scourge of plastics pollution, marine litter and waste and to showcase what the industry is doing to try combat these issues. “We use these commemorative days to create DZDUHQHVV DERXW SODVWLFV Âą QRW RQO\ WKH EHQHÂż W RI SODVWLFV but also what we as industry, consumers and government can do to address plastics pollution and waste,â€? said Plastics|SA Sustainability Director, Douw Steyn. Together with the NRF, Plastics|SA has been supporting Sustainability Week for several years to create awareness about living sustainably in terms of waste management DQG UHVRXUFH HIÂż FLHQF\ 0RUHRYHU DV WKH LQGXVWU\ ERG\ÂśV sustainability department, Steyn and his team have been working hard to create awareness about what the industry is doing to promote sustainability.

This includes several on-the-ground initiatives such as Plastics|SA’s River Catchment Project – aimed at addressing ocean pollution through community education programmes and clean-up campaigns – as well as Operation Cleansweep, which aims to keep plastic pellets, À DNHV DQG SRZGHU LQ IDFWRULHV WUXFNV DQG UDLOFDUV DQG RXW of the natural environment. Plastics|SA also facilitated a beach cleanup in Durban, in support of World Ocean Day on 8 June and will be supporting the Let’s Do It! World Cleanup Day campaign, which is taking place on 15 September in line with International Coastal Cleanup Day and Cleanup and Recycle SA Week. Steyn stressed that these activities were not meant to villainise the plastics industry but rather to showcase what the plastics industry could do to beat plastics pollution and waste. The industry body also decided to leverage World Environment Day to launch its latest survey on recycling statistics, which indicated that the country’s current plastics recycling rate is 43.7%. Improving packaging recyclability 0HDQZKLOH 'RZ 3DFNDJLQJ DQG 3ODVWLFV D EXVLQHVV XQLW RI 'RZ'X3RQWœV 0DWHULDOV 6FLHQFH 'LYLVLRQ XVHG WKH

Plastics|SA’ new e-study course offering A selection of soft skills training programmes PLASTICS|SA has recently partnered with an industry leader in business and online education to offer a full suite of online soft skills programmes developed by Cross Knowledge in the UK. There are several online training options available for all levels of the ZRUNIRUFH LQFOXGLQJ RI¿ FH EDVHG staff and factory staff. Each learning programme addresses the outcomes UHTXLUHG IRU VSHFL¿ F XQLW VWDQGDUGV LQFOXGHG LQ WKH 1DWLRQDO &HUWL¿ FDWH The newest training offering: 0HU6(7$ DFFUHGLWHG *HQHULF

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welding procedures, welds Ensuring consistent quality installations and peace of mind PLQG WR FXVWRPHUV ´ 6PDUW FODUL¿ HG A simple process explained Prior to the installation, a contractor (preferably an IFPA member), will be responsible for compiling a Preliminary :HOGLQJ 3URFHGXUH 6SHFL¿ FDWLRQ (P-WPS). This will be submitted to the customer for approval. Upon approval, the inspector (with a Thermoplastic :HOGLQJ ,QVSHFWLRQ FHUWL¿ FDWH RI competence from Plastics/SA) will be UHTXLUHG WR ZLWQHVV WKH TXDOL¿ FDWLRQ ZHOG Other information that will be recorded by the inspector includes the identity of the welding personnel, the welder’s FUHGHQWLDOV DQG ZHOGLQJ FHUWL¿ FDWH DV SHU the requirements of SANS 10269) and the LGHQWL¿ FDWLRQ DQG WUDFHDELOLW\ RI WKH ZHOGLQJ PDWHULDOV XVHG H J SLSHV DQG ¿ WWLQJV Upon completion of the tests, the inspector will be responsible for completing a Welding Procedure 6SHFL¿ FDWLRQ 4XDOL¿ FDWLRQ 5HSRUW

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THE Installation and Fabrication Plastics Pipe Association (IFPA) will be qualifying welding procedures and weld jobs performed by its members going forward. Mike Smart, IFPA Chairman, explained that this decision was taken in the interest of ensuring consistent quality installations. IFPA was formed by SAPPMA to expand regulations of the plastic pipes industry in Southern Africa, and open to all fabricators and installers of plastic pipe, as well as suppliers of SLSH ¿ WWLQJV DQG UHODWHG HTXLSPHQW “A good weld is of paramount importance to ensure a good installation. However, owing to the fact that conditions change from site to site and the everpresent possibility of poor quality from unethical suppliers, we felt it necessary to qualify welding procedures and jobs in line with SANS 10270:2015 standards. This is in line with our mandate of ensuring a consistently high standard of fabrication and installation and ensuring peace of

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Wittmann commissions robot control Modular mechanical structure of robots allows for variety of different axis lengths

Celebrating the handover of the 20 000th R8.3 robot control system to Koh-I-Noor Formex were Michal Slaba, MD of Wittmann Battenfeld CZ, Dr Vlastislav Briza, Member of the Board of Directors of Koh-I-Noor Holding, Michael Wittmann, GM of WITTMANN Kunststoffgeräte GmbH, and Dr Robert Zaboj, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Koh-I-Noor Machinery

WITTMANN recently commissioned its 20 000th, R8.3 robot control system at Koh-I-Noor Formex in the Czech Republic, one of its longstanding customers for peripheral appliances, mainly robots. Koh-I-Noor Formex was founded in Vienna as a pencil factory in 1790. In its present form, Koh-I-Noor is still a major producer of pencils and crayons and other drawing utensils, but it has now established itself in three additional business segments as well. The Koh-I-Noor Formex division, with its production facility in Brno, Czech Republic, is active in the automotive sector and has earned an excellent reputation as a mould-making and injection moulding company.

The company currently produces various automotive parts, among them some extremely sensitive items such as lenses, on 23 injection moulding machines with clamping forces ranging from 100 to 400 tons – including several 2-component machines. Virtually all the injection moulding machines are equipped with W818, W821 and W831 robots from Wittmann. These models offer load capacities between 6kg and 12kg, with virtually unlimited scope for extending the robots’ functionalities with the comprehensive range of optional equipment available. The modular mechanical structure of the Wittmann robots allows for a

EREX brings cold stretch hood technology to SA VFB Bocedi systems for pallet packaging PLASTICS machinery company EREX has recently commissioned one of WKH ¿ UVW 9)% %RFHGL FROG VWUHWFK SODVWLF SDOOHWLVHU PDFKLQHV LQ 6RXWK $IULFD 7+( 9)% %RFHGL V\VWHP IRU FROG VWUHWFK WXEXODU ¿ OP KRRGLQJ LV D SURFHVV IRU FODGGLQJ JRRGV ZLWK SODVWLF ¿ OP SDUWLFXODUO\ RQ SDOOHWV additionally, it can also wrap pallets. 7KH %RFHGL VWUHWFK KRRGHU PDFKLQH FUHDWHV HODVWLF KRRGV WKDW ZLOO ¿ W any sized pallets. The machine mimics the elastic features of a stretch KRRG ¿ OP UHHOV RI FRH[WUXGHG WXEXODU SODVWLF ¿ OP With an hourly capacity of over 260p/h, the system combines the qualities of shrink wrap with regards to the seal and stability of the SDOOHW JLYLQJ WKH SDOOHW SURWHFWLRQ IURP DWPRVSKHULF DJHQWV ZDWHU DQG GXVW ,W DOVR DOORZV IRU ZUDSSLQJ RI GLIIHUHQW W\SHV RI SDOOHWV ZLWK GLYHUVH perimeter sizes, achieving superior aesthetic and economic results. Erex has sold a system to a South African tile manufacturing company who wrap their tiling, cement and grouting products for protection when stored outside. 7KH %RFHGL ¿ UP LV EDVHG LQ ,WDO\ DQG KDV PRUH WKDQ \HDUV¶ H[SHULHQFH in the design and construction of packing systems for end of line. • Contact Erex on tel: 011 789 1014 7+( 9)% %RFHGL V\VWHP IRU FROG VWUHWFK WXEXODU ¿ OP KRRGLQJ 7KH SODVWLF WXEH LV VWUHWFKHG RXW DQG SUHSDUHG SULRU WR WDNLQJ XS WKH FRUUHFW DPRXQW RI SODVWLF UHTXLUHG 7KLV LV D FROG SURFHVV WKH SODVWLF ¿ OP WXEH LV QRW KHDWHG 64 AUG / SEPT 2018

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www.wittmann-group.com great variety of different axis lengths, so that the appliances can be optimally adjusted to each machine size. The universally applicable R8 robot control system is specially appreciated at Koh-I-Noor Formex. Thanks to its easy operation, the start-up and implementation of standard processes proceed smoothly and without any problems, which also applies to the programming of any desired robot sequences and direct integration of automation systems in the robot’s control system. Apart from robots, Koh-I-Noor Formex also operates numerous peripheral appliances from Wittmann, such as temperature controllers, dryers and material loaders. • Ipex is the agent in South Africa for WITTMANN

‘Go-Factory’ system extends traditional factory site management to mobile internet terminal SINCE 2016 the Chinese plastic processing and machinery industry has shown a trend with regards to automatic, integrated, information-based, green development. As the core subsidiary of Haitian Plastics Machinery Group and the leading enterprise in the intelligent injection moulding industry in China, Ningbo Haitian Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co Ltd has improved the intelligent product system according to actual demands; through integration with the internet, accelerating ‘Internet +’ to accelerate transformation. Haitian proposed that a system should connect to various levels; control-level, equipment-level, management-level and service-level; therefore they have developed D QHZ V\VWHP WKDW LV À H[LEOH DQG KDV FRPSDWLEOH LQWHUIDFH DQG SURWRFRO +DLWLDQ KDV established a network covering injection moulding machine manufacturing, peripheral equipment, injection moulding factory, injection moulding production application and cloud platform. In March 2017, Ningbo Haitian launched the ‘Go-Factory’ System, which extends the traditional factory site management to the mobile Internet terminal with informationbased tools. Combining the Industry 4.0 Cloud System and the Go-Factory System, it enables realtime monitoring, online control and feedback of faults.

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brands and it can be expected that the new StyLight will be selected for a series of new automotive interior and exterior applications for cars of the next generation. Typical applications include interior decorative trims, seat components, rear-view mirror caps, and exterior trims. The new material is also used in the electronics industry and for sports and leisure applications. It becomes an attractive alternative when the search is on for a material offering a cool and sporty look. In the electronics industry, typical applications include mobile phone casings, loudspeaker cones and drones. For sports and leisure, examples include sport helmets, bicycle parts and luggage. www.ineos-styrolution.com

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Optimal productivity for cost and marginal infrastructure of numerous African countries MACHINEPOINT of Spain, a leading supplier of equipment, processing solutions and turnkey projects to the beverage, dairy and agro food industries for over 25 years, has been working with convertors mainly in North Africa for the past decade. Over the last few years, and thanks to the company’s MachinePoint Engineering business, it is becoming more involved in other markets and regions in Africa. It has experienced increased demand for quality used machinery and engineering services required to start up new production plants or expand existing capacities. Pablo Rodriguez, director of MachinePoint Engineering, points out that considerable development and growth in demand for machinery is anticipated in Algeria, Angola and Ethiopia, followed by other Central African countries such as Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Congo and Nigeria. MachinePoint offers these markets used machinery for food and beverage processing as well as packaging PDFKLQHU\ ¿ OOLQJ OLQHV SUHIRUP DQG FDS machinery, ISBM machines for PET, PET ¿ OOHUV FDQV DQG JODVV ¿ OOHUV ¿ OP DQG DJULFXOWXUDO PDFKLQHU\ SLSH DQG SUR¿ OH extruders, multiple size injectors, dairy processing and related machinery. MachinePoint Engineering services personnel accompany investors and entrepreneurs who are creating new processing production plants to transform agricultural products into processed

products, processing lines for water, juices, carbonated drinks and dairy products. The MachinePoint team assesses customers from the initial SURMHFW GH¿ QLWLRQ WR WKH FRPPLVVLRQLQJ of the new production lines. The African entrepreneurs interested in MachinePoint’s services are usually medium-sized business owners looking for the best value for money. For them, MachinePoint’s used machinery is extremely competitive, as it gives them access to high-quality machinery, mainly of European origin and at a much lower price than new machinery from a well-known brand. Used machinery from leading industry brands maintain high levels RI HI¿ FLHQF\ DQG SURGXFWLYLW\ FRPSDUHG to second-tier brands. This translates into fewer production stoppages, longer life and higher productivity.

and time schedule help tremendously to assist the progress of the projects,â€? said Rodriguez. “The challenge for Africa is to modernise itself and modernise its industry, to become a major player in the globalised world. To feed Africa not only with a collaborative economy but also by exporting quality products that meet world standards,â€? he added. “MachinePoint’s PDLQ EHQHÂż W DV an engineering company is our independence from any manufacturer in advising our customers with the best technological solution for their needs. In most cases, our intervention reduces costs. We develop wellGHÂż QHG UHTXHVWV IRU D TXRWDWLRQ WKDW DOORZ XV WR DVN IRU SULFHV IRU SHUIHFWO\ GHÂż QHG equipment to several manufacturers. “The transfer of knowledge and training of our clients’ technical staff throughout the project is key to leaving value with the client´s team when the project ends. Our solutions are tailormade factories, most of the times we combine equipment from different manufacturers and brands, as we look for the best technology and value from each manufacturer,â€? Rodiguez added.

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Borealis, Henkel produces plastic bottle and nozzle

from 100% post-consumer recycled material Packaging solution made of 100% plastic recyclate delivers circular economy proof point BOREALIS has launched a successful new packaging solution produced entirely with post-consumer recycled (PCR) material. Developed in close collaboration with the German consumer and industrial goods company Henkel and two additional value chain partners, this truly sustainable packaging solution is further evidence of how mtm plastics GmbH, a member of the Borealis Group, is helping increase the circularity of plastics. 7KH ODXQFK LV VLJQLÂż FDQW WR WKH FRQVXPHU JRRGV LQGXVWU\ because of the robustness this new packaging solution provides, further evidence that plastic recyclate is indeed suitable for a variety of demanding packaging applications, in this case, a popular adhesive brand marketed by Henkel. In 2016, Borealis acquired leading German recycler mtm plastics GmbH, which is now a member of the Borealis Group. A success story originating from this exploration is a recently completed pilot project with Henkel, the global leader for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. The companies have worked to develop a new packaging solution based on the recycled material for the Made-at-Home all-purpose glue bottle and cap, which Henkel is marketing under its well-known Pattex brand. The aim was to replace the virgin plastic material traditionally used for this packaging with a recyclate-based resin. The resin had The new and improved, WR IXOÂż O WKH GLYHUVH environmentally friendly bottle

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material demands for packaging of an adhesive product. After extensive and joint application development, a new bottle was developed with the proprietary mtm product PurpolenÂŽ PE, a high-quality polyethene regranulate produced by mtm at its facilities in Niedergebra, Germany. Value chain partner KKT Kaller Kunststoff Technik GmbH, a plastics processor also based in Germany, manufactured the bottles. For the three separate components of the adjustable applicator QR]]OH ZKLFK LV XVHG IRU Âż OLJUHH DQG ZLGH DUHD JOXLQJ KLJK quality PurpolenÂŽ PP polypropylene regranulate produced E\ PWP ZDV LGHQWLÂż HG DV WKH LGHDO VROXWLRQ *HUPDQ SODVWLF components manufacturer bomo trendline Technik GmbH produced the applicator nozzles. The new Pattex Made-at-Home packaging solution successfully passed extensive application tests, including a three-month storage test and other tests of mechanical properties. It was launched on the European market in 2018. “Our commitment to leadership in sustainability is deeply embedded in our companies´ values,â€? explained Matthias Schaefer, Project Manager for Global Packaging Engineering at Henkel Adhesive Technologies. “We are at the forefront of the industry when it comes to new sustainability strategies LQ SDFNDJLQJ 7KXV ZH LGHQWLÂż HG 3DWWH[ 0DGH DW +RPH DV D candidate for exploring the use of recyclate instead of virgin plastics. This constructive collaboration with our partners proves the viability of 100% PCR material for an adhesive product like Made-at Home. It also underscores our efforts at Henkel to drive leadership in sustainability in the consumer goods sector.â€?

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REGLOPLAS Alessandro Pozzati, ColorWorks industrial designer, says “This is exactly why the ColorForward tool, and Clariant’s global ColorWorks design and technology centers exist. The collaboration shows designers, brand managers and product developers to help better understand and appreciate how colour and texture can PRYH DQG LQÀ XHQFH peoples purchasing decisions.”

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Clariant inspires 2019 mould texture specialist Investigation and interaction with Pel Plastic with colour and texture trends CLARIANT a world leader in specialty chemicals, have completed a collaborative project with Pel Plastic srl, an Italian company specialising in mould texturing and surface design. Inspired by the 2019 edition ‘ColorForward’, Clariant’s colour trend forecasting tool, Pel Plastic decided to experiment with a radically different approach to product design. A typical design project usually begins with a product concept and then proceeds quickly to drawings and prototype parts, all before selection of colour and texture. However, after viewing a presentation about ‘ColorForward’ 2019, Pel Plastic designers were inspired to ask Clariant to partner with them in taking a different approach. “We saw that ‘ColorForward’ is based on research into social trends DQG KRZ WKH\ FRXOG LQÀ XHQFH WKH ZD\ consumers respond to different colours in the near future,” recalls Mirella Sala, key account sales manager for Pel Plastic. “This is something that we have been doing with textures and the idea of looking at textures and colour together – so that one can support and help express the other – seemed like a very interesting project. In consultation with Clariant, the Pel Plastic team began by picking one colour from each of the four ‘ColorForward’ 2019 themes. They created mood boards to help them better understand the potential interaction of theme, colour and texture. In the end, the designers selected the Do Not Disturb This trend theme and a transparent light green called “focus.”

Do Not Disturb This trend theme is based on the idea that technology makes it very easy for people to become distracted. Overwhelmed by choice, consumers look for ways to consciously limit options to make decisions easier. For that reason, the color palette for Do Not Disturb – including the ‘focus’ green that Pel Plastic liked – is simple, serene, soft, and minimal. The texture Having settled on their colour, the Pel Plastic team began working on the texture that would be applied to the moulded plastic. The result is very much in line with the trend theme, enigmatic, somewhat contradictory and distracting, but eventually resolving itself to bullseye focal point. The clear polymer – polycarbonate – and the transparent colour are rendered translucent, almost opaque, by the texture. The exterior surface of the prototype – a standard shape Pel Plastic uses to evaluate textures – is absolutely smooth, while the texture is created on the inside or backside of the part. This construction creates depth and an almost pearlescent appearance, despite the fact that there are no pearl pigments in the colour. “Through this project, we learned that colour and texture together can have a completely different effect than either one alone,” Ms. Sala says. “We will use the results in presentations to customers so that they can also better understand the relationship between plastics, colour and texture. We appreciated the collaboration with Clariant very much and we would like to continue as a partner and develop more textures with colours in the future.”

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Egypt has a history stretching back more than 5000 years made up periods of stability sandwiched between periods of relative instability. The Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx have watched over 4500 years of royal intrigue, Pharaonic dynasties, occupation, turmoil, revolution and the evolution of a polymer industry with its own distinctive eras. The dawn of polymer production in Egypt occurred in the late 1980’s when the Egyptian Petrochemicals Company started producing PVC in the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria. PVC, at that time, was far more widely used than today when it is used almost exclusively in construction DSSOLFDWLRQV VXFK DV ZLQGRZ SUR¿ OHV SLSHV DQG ¿ WWLQJV ¹ LQ WKH œV 39& ZDV also commonly used in food packaging. The availability of locally produced PVC DOVR EHQH¿ WHG ORFDO SLSH PDQXIDFWXUHUV producing pipe for the important agriculture industry, complementing the network of irrigation canals dating back to before the time of the Pharaohs. Historically all agriculture took place in WKH À RRG SODLQV RI WKH 1LOH RU LQ WKH 1LOH Delta but several projects to increase the amount of cultivated land relied on distributing water further from the river as well as by pumping artesian water from aquifers deep under the Western desert. Today there are several pipe manufacturers XVLQJ ERWK 39& DQG SRO\ROH¿ QV 3LSHV FDEOHV DQG ZDWHUSURR¿ QJ PHPEUDQHV are also produced in Egypt for the many construction projects which have been undertaken in the last few years including a new $45 billion capital city 50km south-east of Cairo. The second era of the Egyptian polymer producing industry coincided with the start of the new Millennium and VDZ D GLYHUVL¿ FDWLRQ LQ WKH UDQJH RI polymers produced with the start-up of a

220 000 tpa HDPE plant in Alexandria, a 170 000 tpa polypropylene plant on the Red Sea in Suez and a 500 000 tpa PET plant, also in Suez. With a population of around 90 million people and the second largest economy (after Saudi Arabia) in the Middle East, Egypt has a large market for locally produced products. $ ODUJH SHUFHQWDJH RI WKH SRO\ROHÂż QV produced are used in agricultural DSSOLFDWLRQV Âą FURSV VXFK DV ULFH wheat, sugar beets, tobacco, beans and corn are packaged in locally-produced polyethylene bags and PP woven sacks for both local demand and export markets. 0XOFK Âż OP VLODJH DQG JUHHQKRXVH Âż OPV are also produced in Egypt for the local and regional markets. There are several large BOPP plants all of which have been expanding their capacities over the ODVW WKUHH \HDUV SURGXFLQJ Âż OP IRU WKH packaging of products destined for export, such as textiles and clothing produced from high quality Egyptian cotton. Film is used for packaging table grapes, fruit, YHJHWDEOHV DQG LQFUHDVLQJO\ Ă€ RZHUV exported to Europe. Another large industry in Egypt is the manufacture of carpets (in fact the Âż UVW 33 SODQW ZDV RULJLQDOO\ RZQHG E\ the same group that owned some of the largest carpet manufacturers). More than 60% of the polypropylene woven and tufted carpets produced in Egypt are exported to Europe, Asia and the USA. With approximately 2.5 million tons of polymer being processed by an estimated 2000 converters in Egypt employing more than 600 000 people, it is unsurprising WKDW WKH HUD RI GLYHUVLÂż FDWLRQ ZDV IROORZHG by an era of expansion. This third era, which took place from around 2010-2016 coincided with the turmoil of the ‘Arab Spring’ and involved the commissioning of

a 330 000 tpa new polypropylene plant in Port Said where the Suez Canal enters the Mediterranean Sea, and a new 400 000 tpa polyethylene plant as well as a 200 000 tpa polystyrene plant, both in Alexandria. But political and economic disruptions also had a negative effect on the polymer producing industry resulting in the temporary shutting down of the original PP plant (due to lack of availability of propylene which had been sourced by pipeline from Libya Âą LW KDV VLQFH UHVWDUWHG DQG WKH VKXW down of the PET plant in 2015. And this brings us to the dawn of the new era with announcements made that a new $10,6 billion petrochemical complex will be built on the Red Sea at the Suez Canal consisting of 11 plants, including a naphtha cracker as well as polypropylene and polyethylene plants. Separately, a tender has been issued for the construction of a polybutadiene plant in Alexandria due to be commissioned in 2020 to supply the tyre industry and Indorama (one of the largest producers of polyester in the world) has bought a 50% share in EIPET and intends to restart the plant supplying the PTA raw material from a recent acquisition in Portugal. Egypt is a country that has experienced thousands of years of growth and destruction. The polymer producing industry has not been around for even a fraction of that time, but it has experienced its own cycles of growth, stability and turmoil. Having survived WKH GLIÂż FXOWLHV RI WKH ODVW GHFDGH LW ORRNV to be entering a new era which can RQO\ EHQHÂż W WKH WKRXVDQGV RI SODVWLF converters, create jobs and contribute to the Egyptian economy.

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balcony shelf Judges hooked by versatility of design A STUDENT from Brunel University has scooped top prize in the annual Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) FRPSHWLWLRQ ZLWK D FOHYHUO\ GHVLJQHG VKHOI ZKLFK FDQ ¿ W RQ a balcony railing and accommodate anything from a plant to a bottle of wine. Product design student, Alex Roquero, impressed the competition judges with his ‘Hook’, a portable shelf which LV LQWHJUDWHG ZLWK D À RZHU ER[ DQG ¿ WV DQ\ NLQG RI UDLOLQJ – ideal for people who have no garden, or reduced space and want something which hooks onto a balcony. Thanks to its unique shape, as well as plants, it can also carry day-to-day products such as coffee mugs, wine glasses, beer bottles or even books. DIP, which is organised by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining and the Horners, and is sponsored by Covestro, gave students the brief of ‘Branching Out – Design for Garden Innovation’.

They were asked to come up with an innovative product, primarily from plastics, which could be used in a garden, that would better connect people with nature, enhance the pleasure of gardening or leisure activities within the garden, or help soothe mind and body after a long and stressful day. Chairman of judges, Richard Brown, commented: “It was evident that this product could become a marketable item, as living spaces become smaller, and more ‘Juliet’ balconies are integrated into new builds, especially in Europe. Alex tackled a problem that he was familiar with from the environment in his home country of Spain

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and took a holistic approach to provide a multi-purpose solution. We were impressed by the way he took into consideration all the elements of the brief, from initial concept, patent and IP search, manufacturability, point of sale options and sustainability. He used polypropylene, which has the mechanical properties required for this kind of product and is completely recyclable.â€? In second place was William Oughton, an Integrated product Design student, also from Brunel University. William created ‘Bulb Garden Furniture’, a concept set of JDUGHQ DFFHVVRULHV ZKLFK Âż W WR DQ\ W\SH RI SDQHO ZLUH or post built fences, and can be used as bird feeders, planters, birdhouses or solar outdoor light. In third place was Olivia Alexander, a product design student from De Montfort University, with ‘Buzz’, a beefriendly planter which administers an anti-mite substance directly to the bees to protect them from the mites. The Design Innovation in Plastics Award is the longestrunning student plastics design competition in Europe, established in 1985. >>

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the Kiwi bird and the Rhino – after all, children are the future. “By giving old plastic a new life, our aim is to free our ecosystem from its pernicious impact. As we use innovative technologies, made for the reuse of plastic, there is no need to add any pigments or resin,â€? said owners, Yuan and Vanbriel. HFR%LUG\ÂśV SURGXFWV DUH VDIH IRU WKH HQYLURQPHQW DQG LWV FRQVXPHUV 7KHLU PLVVLRQ LV WR FROOHFW DQG XSF\FOH NJ RI WR\V E\ WKH HQG RI &XUUHQWO\ WKHLU FROOHFWLRQ WDOO\ LV DW NJ

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Bioplastics in growth cycle, report calls for research, innovation Growing interest in bioplastics, but also continued need for education IN A Plastics Market Watch report released recently – Watching: Bioplastics – the US Plastics Industry Association reports bioplastics are in a growth cycle stage and will outpace the economy as a whole by attracting new investments and entrants into the sector and bringing new products and manufacturing technologies to make bioplastics more competitive and dynamic. The report sees growing interest in bioplastics, but also a continued need for education. According to a survey of US consumers conducted by the association in January this year, more consumers are ‘familiar or somewhat familiar’ with bioplastics compared to a survey conducted just two years ago; 32% of consumers are familiar with bioplastics in 2018 compared

to only 27% in 2016. The survey also indicated 64% of consumers would prefer to buy a product made with bioplastics – and expect to see bioplastics in disposable plastic tableware, plastic bags, food and cosmetic packaging, and toys. As bioplastics product applications continue to expand, the growth dynamics of the sector will continue to shift. Looking at industry studies on market segmentation, the packaging is the largest segment of the market at 37% followed by bottles at 32 percent. Growth opportunities in bioplastics manufacturing are expected to continue from the demand and supply side. While in the past, growth in bioplastics was primarily driven by higher petrolbased polymers, changes in consumer EHKDYLRXU ZLOO EH D VLJQL¿ FDQW IDFWRU IRU

higher demand of bioplastics. The research and partnerships with ELRSODVWLFV DUH H[HPSOL¿ HG E\ WKH HIIRUWV to develop a 100% bio-based PET bottle. Currently, most PET bottles have approximately 30% bio-based material, but a number of companies and collaborations are working to develop and launch, at commercial scale, a PET plastic bottle made from 100% bio-based material. Despite the industry’s embrace of bioplastics and their expanding presence in a wide range of products, the report noted that a high percentage of surveyed respondents believe they have not seen or used a product made from bio-plastic – either bio-based or biodegradable. Continuing to educate consumers on bioplastics would go a long way.

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*OREDO PDUNHW IRU À OOHUV H[SHFWHG WR JURZ DW FILLERS do not only make numerous products cheaper, often, they also greatly improve the properties RI WKH ¿ OOHG materials. Market research company Ceresana has UHFHQWO\ SXEOLVKHG LWV ¿ IWK HGLWLRQ RQ WKH JOREDO PDUNHW IRU ¿ OOHUV Worldwide demand for ground calcium carbonate (GCC), precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), kaolin, talc, carbon EODFN DQG RWKHU ¿ OOHUV ZLOO SUHVXPDEO\ amount to about 75 million tons in 2024, with revenues expected to increase by an average of 3.2% per year. The most important applications for ¿ OOHUV DUH WKH SURGXFWLRQ DQG SURFHVVLQJ

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UHTXLUH Âż OOHUV WR SRVVHVV SURSHUWLHV of an ever higher quality. Automotive engineering, for example, systemically XVHV Âż OOHUV WR UHGXFH WKH ZHLJKW RI WKH product and increase the stability of plastic products. Additionally, the production of highly Âż OOHG FRPSRXQGV ZLWK SURSHUWLHV WDLORUHG to meet the exact needs of individual customers is rising as well: These SODVWLFV FRQWDLQ XS WR RI Âż OOHUV possess excellent mechanical properties and are even more cost-effective than conventional materials in many cases. With a market share of 34%, the most FRPPRQO\ XVHG Âż OOHU RQ WKH JOREDO PDUNHW is ground calcium carbonate (GCC). Over the past eight years, global demand for GCC has increased by an average of 2.7% per year. Out of the total volume used worldwide in 2016, about 50% ZDV XVHG LQ $VLD 3DFLÂż F 7KH ODUJHVW consumer of GCC is the plastics sector which is likely to increase its demand for Âż OOHUV HYHQ IXUWKHU

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Flexible packaging driving growth in the North American market POLYMER Demand in NAFTA is AMI’s most recent edition in the Polymer Demand series, providing a comprehensive analysis of the polymer markets across the USA, Canada and Mexico. The report covers the third largest regional polymer market in the world and includes the world’s secondlargest economy in terms of purchasing power parity. Home to some of the industry’s leading polymer producers with pioneering production capabilities, the technological prowess in the US has enabled development across the entire plastics supply chain. The recent developments in shale gas extraction have stimulated the polymer market in NAFTA through the provision of cheap polymer feedstock and facilitating an increase in domestic manufacturing productivity by virtue of low energy and operation costs. A 58% increase in natural gas extraction is forecast between 2017 and 2040 which suggests

that the US will have a raw material and electric power cost base that is on a par with that in the Middle East. In the context of the growing degree of globalisation, market maturity and elevated environmental awareness, the success in the automotive industry combined with a growing penetration RI SODVWLF LQ À H[LEOH SDFNDJLQJ DQG WKH resurgence in construction activity, the plastics industry has been enabled to prosper in the North American market. Polyethylene, in particular, linear lowdensity grades, have been spearheading WKH ULVH LQ ¿ OP GHPDQG IRU À H[LEOH consumer and industrial packaging largely due to its enhanced mechanical properties enabling down-gauged. The emerging economy of Mexico has played an important role in driving the plastics industry forwards and has witnessed growth above that of the regional average. A growing middle class with more expendable income, a large export economy that competes at

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A FIRE at a PET feedstocks plant operated by Alpek SAB de CV in Altamira, Mexico, on 15 July LV OLNHO\ WR DIIHFW 3(7 SULFHV JOREDOO\ 7KH Âż UH ZDV DW RQH RI WKH VLWHÂśV WZR SXULÂż HG WHUHSKWKDOLF DFLG units. That unit has annual production capacity of more than 450,000 tons, according to the Wood 0DFNHQ]LH FRQVXOWLQJ Âż UP LQ +RXVWRQ 7KH 37$ unit also supplies DAK Americas’ PET resin SODQWV DW 0LVVRXUL 86$ DV ZHOO DV H[SRUWV WR various South American and European polyester producers. “This outage is likely to negatively impact PET UHVLQ SURGXFWLRQ LQ WKH $PHULFDV UHJLRQ DV ZHOO DV in Europe. It comes at a particularly critical time for the Americas and European PET resin markets, as both regions have been experiencing critically tight PET resin supply due to both PET resin and PTA plant outages,â€? said a Wood Mackenzie spokesman.

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Automated condition monitoring, prognostics for largescale industrial plants with thousands of machines SENSEYE, a provider of predictive Simon Kampa, CEO of Senseye, maintenance analytics based in FRPPHQWV ³6HQVH\H LV WKH ¿ UVW Britain, has doubled the size of its company to have automated engineering workforce since closing condition monitoring and a £3,5-million Series A funding prognostics for large scale industrial round towards the end of 2017. The plants with thousands of machines. company has recruited 21 people 'RLQJ WKDW DW VFDOH UHTXLUHV D PL[ to its engineering team since the of technical capabilities and we are start of the year to accelerate its delighted to have attracted people efforts to improve the scalability and ZLWK H[SHUWLVH LQ DVWURSK\VLFV predictive capabilities of its awardDQG PDWKHPDWLFV WR ¿ QG QHZ winning condition ways of assessing monitoring and machine health, Senseye is a prognostics software. data engineers to leading Senseye’s implement them cloud-based software is into our software used by leading and mechanical so ware for manufacturers in engineers to help predictive the automotive, FXVWRPHUV PD[LPLVH maintenance. heavy industry WKH EHQH¿ WV WKDW FDQ and consumer be achieved using goods sectors to them.� automatically assess the condition Senseye is a leading cloud-based and remaining useful life of software for predictive maintenance. thousands of industrial machines. It helps manufacturers avoid Customers have achieved downtime and save money by reductions in maintenance costs of automatically forecasting machine up to 40% and halved their levels IDLOXUH ZLWKRXW WKH QHHG IRU H[SHUW of unplanned downtime using the manual analysis. Its intelligent software. machine-learning algorithms allow The company now employees 39 it to be used on any machine data scientists, software developers from any manufacturer, taking and mechanical engineers at its LQIRUPDWLRQ IURP H[LVWLQJ ,QGXVWULDO Southampton headquarters. They IoT sensors and platforms to are led by Robert Russell, Senseye automatically diagnose failures and FKLHI WHFKQRORJ\ RI¿ FHU DQG 'U provide the remaining useful life of James Loach, its chief scientist. machinery. Senseye team ‌ this particular bunch of scientists and engineers, caught out on a bright sunny day at Southampton, have come up with solutions for large plant PDLQWHQDQFH ZKLFK KHOS PDQXIDFWXUHUV LPSURYH HI¿ FLHQFLHV DQG UHGXFH FRVWV

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World’s plastic waste problem to ‘reach 111 million metric tons by 2030’ MOUNTAINS of plastic waste are building up around the globe after China implemented a ban on imports of other countries’ trash. By 2030, an estimated 111 million metric tons of single-use drink bottles, food containers and other plastic junk will be displaced because of China’s new policy, according to a new paper from University of Georgia researchers, who cited UN global trade data for their study. Before the ban, China reigned as the world’s largest importer of plastic leftovers. The paper, published in the journal ‘Science Advances’, said that China has imported 106 million metric tons of plastic waste for recycling since 1992, making up 45.1% of all cumulative imports. But last year, China announced it no longer wanted to take in other countries’ trash, so it could focus on its own pollution problems. 7KH XQH[SHFWHG SROLF\ VKLIW KDV OHIW H[SRUWHUV in the US, Canada, Ireland, Germany and other European countries scrambling for solutions for their trash. The US alone had sent 13.2 million tons of scrap paper and 1.42 million tons of scrap plastics to China’s recycling centres annually. Western states, which heavily relied on Chinese UHF\FOLQJ SODQWV KDYH VHHQ EDOHV RI PL[HG SODVWLFV and paper building up in recycling centres, the New York Times reported last month. In some cities, the pile-up has even resulted in recyclables being GLUHFWO\ VHQW WR ODQGÂż OOV 6RPH RI WKLV ZDVWH LV QRZ being sent to Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand, but H[SHUWV KDYH VDLG WKDW WKHVH FRXQWULHV PLJKW QRW EH DEOH WR Âż OO WKH YRLG OHIW E\ &KLQD &1%& 1HZV reported. As the researchers of the paper concluded, “Bold global ideas and actions for reducing quantities of nonrecyclable materials, redesigning products, and funding domestic plastic waste management are needed.â€?

India pledges ban on all single-use plastics by 2022 THE Indian government has pledged to ban all single-use plastics by 2022, in a move which has been welcomed by both the United Nations and grassroots groups. The UN environment agency described the policy as “unprecedentedâ€?. It was announced during a :RUOG (QYLURQPHQW 'D\ VXPPLW KRVWHG E\ WKH Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. India was providing “global leadershipâ€? where the rest of the world was falling short, said UN Environment chief Erik Solheim. A new report from the agency highlighted more than 50 nations taking some action to tackle plastics, but added that much more needed to be done. India’s 1.3 billion population currently produces 25 000 tons of plastic per day. The government claims that around 60% of that is recycled, but civil society groups put the Âż JXUH FORVHU WR

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Volvo has unveiled a specially-built version of its XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid SUV that looks identical to the existing model, but has had several of its plastic components replaced with equivalents containing recycled materials

Volvo going green Volvo aims for 25% recycled plastics in every new car from 2025 VOLVO has announced its ambition that from 2025, at least 25% of the plastics used in every new car will be made from recycled material. Volvo also urged auto industry suppliers to work more closely with car makers to develop next generation components that are as sustainable as possible, especially with regards to containing more recycled plastics. To demonstrate the viability of this ambition, the company has unveiled a speciallybuilt version of its XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid SUV that looks identical to the existing model, but has had several of its plastic components replaced with equivalents containing recycled materials. The XC60’s interior has a tunnel console PDGH IURP UHQHZDEOH ¿ EUHV DQG SODVWLFV IURP GLVFDUGHG ¿ VKLQJ QHWV DQG PDULWLPH

URSHV 2Q WKH À RRU WKH FDUSHW FRQWDLQV ¿ EUHV PDGH IURP 3(7 SODVWLF ERWWOHV DQG D recycled cotton mix from clothing manufacturers’ offcuts. 7KH VHDWV DOVR XVH 3(7 ¿ EUHV IURP SODVWLF bottles. Used car seats from old Volvo cars were used to create the sound-absorbing material under the car bonnet. The recycled-plastics XC60 was revealed at the Ocean Summit during the Gothenburg Volvo Ocean Race stopover. The race’s focus on sustainability centres on a partnerVKLS ZLWK WKH 8QLWHG 1DWLRQV (QYLURQPHQW Clean Seas campaign, focussing on the call WR DFWLRQ ¾7XUQ WKH 7LGH RQ 3ODVWLFœ The recycled plastics ambition is the most progressive statement around the use of recycled plastic by any premium automotive manufacturer. It represents another demon-

stration of Volvo Cars’ commitment towards reducing its impact on the environment across all operations and products. Last month, Volvo Cars committed to eradicate single-use plastics across all its premises and events by the end of 2019. In 2017, the company announced an industry-leading commitment to electrify all new Volvo cars launched after 2019. Last month, Volvo Cars reinforced this strategy, by stating that it aims for fully electric cars to make up 50% of its global sales by 2025. In terms of operations, Volvo Cars aims to have climate-neutral manufacturing operations by 2025. In January this year, the engine plant in SkÜvde, Sweden, became its ¿ UVW FOLPDWH QHXWUDO IDFLOLW\ www.volvocars.com

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Covestro awarded innovation prize for plastics from plants &29(6752 KDV UHFHLYHG DQ LQQRYDWLRQ award offered by the German government and industry for a research breakthrough in the production of plastics from renewable raw materials. This makes the materials manufacturer one of the hundred winners of the Germany-wide FRPSHWLWLRQ ¾([FHOOHQW /DQGPDUNV LQ WKH Land of Ideas’. The prize was awarded for a newly developed process for producing the important basic chemical aniline from

plants instead of crude oil. Covestro is leading a research project with partners from industry and science. As part of the project, Covestro is cooperating with Bayer, the CAT Catalytic Centre in Aachen and the University of Stuttgart. To produce aniline from plant biomass, the research consortium led by Covestro has developed a completely new process that combines biotechnology and chemistry. Up to now the chemical,

which serves as the starting material for numerous products, has been produced worldwide exclusively from fossil raw materials such as crude oil. After the success in the laboratory and LQ WKH ¿ UVW SLORW SODQWV WKH SDUWQHUV QRZ want to further develop the technology. The ultimate goal is to enable the production of biobased aniline on an industrial scale – an absolute novelty in the plastics industry.

Plastic from plants: An interdisciplinary team led by Covestro researcher Dr Gernot Jäger (centre) has developed a highly sustainable new production process for the chemical aniline, which is used in foam insulation boards Insulating with plants: A research team led by Covestro has developed a highly sustainable production process for manufacturing the chemical aniline. It can be used to produce insulation boards from rigid foam such as this sample

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The Australian ‘Plastiphalt’ project uses 200 000 plastic bags and other soft plastic packaging

Bags, bottles being transformed into roadways Roads, pavements made using recycled plastics in place of virgin asphalt THE future may be paved with recycled plastics. At least three projects around the world — in Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands — are putting down pavements made using recycled plastics in place of virgin asphalt. In Australia, Downer EDI Ltd has used soft plastics such as bags, along with the toner from used printer cartridges, glass and recycled asphalt in a 427m section of roadway in a Melbourne suburb. In New Zealand, Fulton Hogan paved part of Christchurch International $LUSRUWœV ¿ UH VWDWLRQ ZLWK DQ DVSKDOW PL[ that includes 3,100 4-litre plastic oil containers. And the Dutch community of Zwolle, the PlasticRoad project will begin by using recycled plastics for two pilot projects made up of 30m long bicycle paths made of hollow prefabricated

elements enabling water drainage and laying down of cables and pipes. In Australia, the suburban roadway in Craigieburn uses 200 000 plastic bags and other soft plastic packaging; 63 000 glass bottles; toner from more than 4 500 used printer cartridges; and 50 metric tons of recycled asphalt to create 250 metric tons to create what Downer EDI is currently calling ‘Plastiphalt’. Downer scientists have been working on its product for several years to get the optimum mix of recyclables, but the National Sword program in China, which cut off many waste plastic imports, accelerated the process because it means more waste plastic is being stockpiled in Australia and recycling costs have increased. Cremasco said Close the Loop approached Downer about recycling

Downer EDI Ltd. Workers for Downer EDI Ltd. pave a section of roadway in suburban Melbourne with a mix that includes recycled bags and toner from ink cartridges.

BY KATE TILLEY, PLASTICSNEWS toner from used cartridges and Downer initially developed road-building products Tonerpave and Tonerseal, which include toner polymers, and 99% asphalt, which has only 1% virgin material, using toner, old tyres, glass and other recycled resources. Those products have been in use for ORZ WUDIÂż F YROXPH URDGV IRU DERXW Âż YH years, Cremasco said. Plastiphalt is equivalent to premium asphalt, so it is less prone to cracking and fatigue and suitable for roadways EHDULQJ KHDY\ WUDIÂż F DQG KLJK ZHLJKW vehicles. The sustainable, cost-competitive road has a 65% improvement in fatigue life and a superior resistance to deformation, making the road last longer, and allowing LW WR EHWWHU KDQGOH KHDY\ YHKLFOH WUDIÂż F Cremasco said.

Reusable bag made entirely of recycled plastic bottles REUSABLE bag manufacturer Jutexpo, supermarket chain Waitrose and designer Emma Bridgewater have created a reusable bag made entirely of recycled plastic bottles. Raising money for The Prince’s Countryside Fund, the launch of the exclusive Emma Bridgewater-designed bags will see the supermarket and Worcestershire-based Jutexpo reusing half a million bottles in total. The bags are made from a fabric using 100% recycled plastic bottles and are the ¿ UVW WR KDYH WKH LQWHJULW\ RI FHUWL¿ FDWLRQ WR the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). Each bag is created using the material from seven plastic bottles, in a process which turns the plastic into a durable and practical fabric called rPet fabric, which looks like a jute bag with a wipe-clean coating. The supermarket expects that a number of reusable Waitrose shopping

bags will be designed using the same material in the future, turning over one million plastic bottles into shopping bags. Also part of the range are four new fold-away pouch bags, also made from recycled plastic bottles, featuring classic Emma Bridgewater designs. Both types of bag were available in Waitrose shops from 20 June, with 10% of the retail price from each bag going to The Prince’s Countryside Fund, to support projects across the UK that help provide a secure future for the countryside. The juco style bags are priced at £5 and the pouch bags will be £4. Jutexpo is the world’s biggest supplier of reusable jute and juco bags, with sales topping 65 million bags since the company was formed in 2002. The company’s jute bag production rose

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from 5.5million bags per year before the English plastic bag tax was introduced to 8.5million in the year of the bag tax and 7million a year since.

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Italy’s Plast meets objectives in ‘big win’ 1500 exhibitors in 55 000m2 of exhibition space THE PLAST International exhibition in Milan at the end of May was yet again a huge success, with the trade fair project, The Innovation Alliance, proving to be a winning choice: the more than 150,000 ‘operators’ who participated were treated to an exhaustive range of plastics and rubber technology without precedent. Plast took place at the Fiera Milano fairgrounds in Rho-Pero from 29 May1 June. From day one through to the closing, Corso Italia and the 17 halls at Fiera Milano were packed with visitors. Plast 2018 recorded a total of

some 1500 exhibitors in 55 000m2 RI H[KLELWLRQ VSDFH ZLWK VLJQLÂż FDQW growth of over 20% in foreign SDUWLFLSDQWV DIÂż UPLQJ WKH LQWHUQDWLRQDO stature of the exhibition. There was a VLJQLÂż FDQW LQFUHDVH RI LQ QXPEHUV RI Chinese and Iranian collectives. 7KH RUJDQL]DWLRQDO RIÂż FH HVWLPDWHV over 63,000 visitors based on statements of priority interest made by operators during the registration process. Foreign visitors made up 27.5% of the total from a total of 117 countries, with Spain, France and Germany being the most represented.

Lone ranger – Anton Hanekom of Plastics|SA manned the country’s sole stand at the show

Industry 4.0 technology was also well represented, and also the topic of discussions in the many conferences augmenting the programme of this preeminent trade fair. Laura Bacchia and Marco Sellati, marketing manager and EMEA sales manager respectively for Moretto, showed some of the Italian ancillaries PDQXIDFWXUHUÂśV YHU\ HIÂż FLHQW systems (see article alongside)

Umberto Favini of Userve was on the stand of Italian robots manufacturer Campetella, whose systems were operating on many of the machines at the show. According to Umberto, Campetella offers among WKH EHVW HIÂż FLHQF\ IRU SULFH performance for robots available worldwide. Userve is the agent for the Italian company; its other principle Tederic of China, an injection machine manufacturer, had a stand nearby

Foam moulding – Eddie Brembilla and Colin Richmond of Erex of Johannesburg on the stand of their principal Negri Bossi, chatting with Diego Soldini, area sales manager for Negri. In colaboratio with Trexel, Negri Bossi is now offering a machine that is equipped to perform the MuCellŽ microcellular foaming process, allowing for substantial weight saving

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Angela Soardi, who is based in Pretoria, was on the Tecnova stand at the show, the impressive feature of which was a 16m screw – not something you see around that much. She was visited by Lourens van Deventer aned Zola Fubu of Gundle Plastics Group. Zola is the new chairman of Gundle

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Moretto’s new technology Products with high technological value, intelligent, sustainable machines

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FIRST PHA ‘PLATFORM’ WORLD CONGRESS PHA (poly-hydroxy-alkanoates) is a family of bio-based polyesters. Just like many mammals, including humans, that hold energy reserves in the form of body fat, there are also bacteria that hold intracellular energy reserves in form of polymers (polyhydroxy alkanoates). Here the microorganisms store a particularly high level of energy reserves (up to 80% of their own body weight) for when their sources of nutrition become scarce. Examples for such Polyhydroxyalkanoates are PHB, PHV, PHBV, PHBH and many more. That’s why we speak about the PHA ‘platform’. This PHA-platform is made up of a large variety of bioplastics raw materials made from many different renewable resources. Depending on the type of 3+$ WKH\ FDQ EH XVHG IRU DSSOLFDWLRQV LQ Âż OPV and rigid packaging, biomedical applications, automotive, consumer electronics, appliances, WR\V JOXHV DGKHVLYHV SDLQWV FRDWLQJV Âż EUHV for woven and non-woven and inks. So PHAs cover a broad range of properties and applications. Also, depending on the type, most PHAs are biodegradable in a wide range of environments, such as industrial and home composting, anaerobic digestion (AD), in soil, fresh- and even seawater. As PHAs are gaining more and more interest, BIOPLASTICS magazine and Jan Ravenstijn are QRZ RUJDQLVLQJ WKH Âż UVW PHA-platform World Congress on 4-5 September in Cologne, Germany. In about 30 high-class presentations, the congress will address the progress, challenges and market opportunities for the formation of this new polymer platform in the world. Every step in the value chain will be addressed. Raw materials, polymer manufacturing, compounding, polymer processing, applications, opportunities and endof-life options will be discussed by parties active in each of these areas. Progress in underlying technology challenges will also be addressed. www.pha-world-congress.com

‘INNOVATIONS IN INDUSTRY’ IN PE TO SHOWCASE LATEST SA TECHNOLOGIES THE Innovations in Industry Technical Conference to be held in Port Elizabeth on Friday 7 September is to showcase new industrial WHFKQRORJLHV VXFK DV DUWLÂż FLDO LQWHOOLJHQFH DXJPHQWHG reality, MetalAM (metal additive manufacturing) and more. The focus will be on technology that is being implemented, demystifying these as well as informing manufacturers how to harness these systems to improve and enhance current outputs. Local initiatives and ‘real world’ and applicable technologies in current operational scenarios will be covered. http://iic.mandela.ac.za 88

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MORETTO’S new technological solutions presented at Plast 2018 IRFXVHG RQ WKH VSHFL¿ F UHTXHVWV RI an increasingly demanding clientele. Products with high technological value, intelligent and sustainable machines, prepared for a 4.0 process management, met with great success among the operators of the injection, extrusion and PET processing sectors. 0RUHWWR SUHVHQWHG IRU WKH ¿ UVW WLPH D UHYROXWLRQDU\ DQG XQLTXH ¾GU\LQJ RQ GHPDQG system’, the Moisture Meter Manager. The Moisture Meter responds to customer needs to obtain precise and indispensable GDWD LQ WKH GHKXPLGL¿ FDWLRQ SURFHVV WKH residual moisture of the plastic granule, measured in ppm, with a deviation of ¹ 3 ppm, which is practically irrelevant. In the Manager version, Moisture 0HWHU DOORZV DXWRPDWLF DQG HI¿ FLHQW PDQDJHPHQW RI WKH GHKXPLGL¿ FDWLRQ SURFHVV WKH FXVWRPHU RQO\ XVHV WKH HQHUJ\ UHTXLUHG IRU HDFK SKDVH RI WKH process. With regards to HQHUJ\ HI¿ FLHQF\ Moretto presented a new cooling concept, X Cooler, which is a modular FRROLQJ V\VWHP HTXLSSHG with screw compressors ZLWK YDULDEOH À RZ KLJK HI¿ FLHQF\ HYDSRUDWRUV centrifugal ducted fans and electronic expansion valves

that guarantee high performance and optimise the consumption of a compartment of high energy consuming departments. X Cooler is also suitable for heavy-duty applications. Regarding temperature management, Moretto presented TE-KO Chiller, a integrated cooling and temperature control system that meets the FRPSDFWQHVV UHTXLUHPHQWV RI WKH plastics processing departments by GH¿ QLWLYHO\ UHGXFLQJ WKH VSDFHV WKHVH machines traditionally took up. This is a versatile solution for the double zone thermos-regulation of the moulds, with an adjustable set point between +10°C and +95°C and integrated chiller for the production of cooling water. The TE-KO &KLOOHU LV HTXLSSHG DV VWDQGDUG ZLWK WKH integrated Free Cooler function, which allows the optimisation of consumption according to the environmental conditions. Moretto also introduced its DPK doser, a compact loss-in-weight additive dosing unit, suitable for intermittent or continuous

Songwon presents new at ProPak Asia SONGWON Industrial Group exhibited its expanding range of ink binders and adhesives at ProPak Asia, Asia’s number one show for food, drink & pharmaceutical processing and packaging which was held in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 13-16. A leading specialist in polyurethane ink binder WHFKQRORJ\ IRU JUDYXUH DQG Ă€ H[RJUDSK\ SULQWLQJ inks and polyurethane laminating adhesives used in Ă€ H[LEOH SDFNDJLQJ ODPLQDWHV 6RQJZRQ VKRZFDVHG its latest high-performance products and solutions. “Our presence at ProPak demonstrates Songwon’s commitment to the packaging industry,â€? said Kyuyeol Lee, leader of the group’s TPP business unit. Âł:H DUH LQQRYDWLQJ FRQWLQXRXVO\ LQ WKH SDFNDJLQJ Âż HOG OHYHUDJLQJ RXU PDQ\ \HDUV of industry knowledge and manufacturing experience to develop, produce and market a broad range of high-performance polyurethane ink binders and laminating adhesives. Our FXVWRPLVHG VROXWLRQV IRU Ă€ H[LEOH SDFNDJLQJ DUH GHVLJQHG WR JLYH PDQXIDFWXUHUV RI SODVWLF Âż OP IRU SDFNDJLQJ FRPSHWLWLYH HGJH DQG KHOS WKHP PHHW WKHLU HQG XVH UHTXLUHPHQWV ´

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KZN MANUFACTURING INDABA ON 22 AUGUST THE annual KwaZulu-Natal Manufacturing Indaba, to be held on 22 August at the ICC in Durban, is a revered platform for assembling provincial manufacturers and businesses to explore growth opportunities, uncover the latest manufacturing incentives and trends as well as to network and collaborate with relevant contacts vested in the sector. The event has announced its agenda which includes a dynamic offering of engaging sessions discussing a range of thoughtprovoking topics, amongst which are Industry 4.0, maximising the market for manufacturers and accessing new markets for manufacturers. The conference will host forums on the 4th Industrial Revolution and its implication on manufacturing units within the sector. www.manufacturingindaba.co.za

PROPAK WEST AFRICA GETTING POPULAR

EXTRUSION CONFERENCE IN USA IN SEPTEMBER COVERS ALL TECHNOLOGIES

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THE Extrusion 2018 conference in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, organised by Plastics Technology magazine devoted to all aspects of extrusion processing. The 18-20 September event consists of general sessions devoted to technical and business issues common to all types of extrusion, followed by breakout sessions devoted to specific types of extrusion. The show is obviously focussed on American delegates but foreigners in the audience will benefit from the technology sessions and interaction provided. www.extrusionconference.com

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THE floorplan for Propak West Africa exhibition and conference (18-20 September) is completely sold out. Booking for the event at the Landmark Centre on Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria, is now live.

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LABEL INDUSTRY EVENT, GLOBAL AWARDS IN CHICAGO THE Labelexpo Americas show will take place at the Donald E Stephens Convention Centre in Rosemont, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, from 25-27 September. The event also plays host to the Label Industry Global Awards which takes a cocktails function on the first night of the show. www.labelexpo-americas.com AUG / SEPT 2018

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New Arlanxeo terpolymer makes debut ARLANXEO, a leading global manufacturer of synthetic elastomers, presented its new terpolymer* TherbanÂŽ ST 3107 VP at DKT 2018 (German Rubber Conference) in July. The fully hydrogenated nitrile rubber (HNBR) has a new, innovative termonomer which has never been used before with HNBR rubbers. “With the new Therban ST 3107 VP, we can now offer our customers a unique solution for the most complex types of applications, where JRRG ORZ WHPSHUDWXUH Ă€ H[LELOLW\ FRPELQHG ZLWK H[FHOOHQW RLO UHVLVWDQFH LV required,â€? said Susanna Lieber, global head of technical marketing in the ARLANXEO business for Therban. “Our new Therban product can reduce the glass transition temperature by up to 10°C in rubber compounds, while maintaining excellent media resistance. With these properties, it is setting new standards.â€? $ SDWHQW DSSOLFDWLRQ KDV EHHQ Âż OHG IRU WKH QHZ 7KHUEDQ 67 93 which was developed at Arlanxeo’s sites in Dormagen, Germany, and La Wantzenau, France. (* terpolymer is a polymer synthesized from three different monomers) The Lanxess Additives business unit exhibited several polyurethane material solutions at UTECH in Cologne in 0D\ LQFOXGLQJ Ă€ DPH retardants, plasticizers, crosslinking agents, catalysts and hydrolysis stabilizers for rigid DQG Ă€ H[LEOH IRDPV coatings, elastomers, sealants and adhesives. Its FRs are used widely in the automotive industry. Its PHT4-Diol reactive FRs RIIHU H[FHOOHQW Ă€ DPH UHWDUGDQW SURSHUWLHV IRU DOO types of rigid PU foams without impairing mechanical properties

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Manufacturing Indaba KZN 22 August Int’l Convention Centre, Durban www.manufacturingindaba.co.za Masterbatch 2018 Melia Castilla in Madrid, Spain

3-5 September www.ami.international

Innovations in Indus Tech Conf 7 September http://iic.mandela.ac.za Nelson Mandela University, PE Polymer Testing & Analysis Conf 11-12 September Berlin, Germany www.ami.international/events Propak West Africa Lagos, Nigeria Extrusion 2018 Cleveland, Ohio

18-20 September www.propakwestafrica.com 18-20 September www.extrusionconference.com

Wear-Resistant Plastics 2018 19-20 September Hotel Nikko, DĂźsseldorf, Germany www.ami. international/events

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Plastic Pipes XIX Las Vegas, USA

24-26 September www.pvc4pipes.com

SPE Thermoforming Conference 24-26 September Forth Worth, Texas www.thermoformingdivision.com Labelexpo Americas Chicago, USA

25-27 September www.labelexpo-americas.com

Manufacturing Indaba W Cape 3 October CTICC, Cape Town www.manufacturingindaba.co.za No Dig South Africa CTICC, Cape Town

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The new Therban grade elastomer offers JRRG ORZ WHPSHUDWXUH À H[LELOLW\ DV ZHOO DV high temperature tolerance) plus excellent mechanical properties in contact with fuels, oil and gas as well.

Infrastructure Africa 9-10 October Sandton Convention Centre, Jhb www.infrastructure-africa.com

Manufacturing Indaba E Cape 14 November Boardwalk Conference Centre, PE www.manufacturingindaba.co.za

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Wood Plastic Composites 14-15 November Vienna, Austria www.ami.international/events

IOMÂł Young Persons Lecture Comp 11 October Port Elizabeth write to iomsa@mweb.co.za

Multilayer Flexible Packaging 19-21 November Austria Trend Savoyen Hotel, Vienna www.ami.international/events

WasteCon Emperors, Johannesburg

PU Tech Africa Sandton Convention Centre

20-21 November expo@technobiz-asia.com

Valve World Expo DĂźsseldorf, Germany

27-29 November www.valveworldexpo.de

Foam Expo Europe Hanover, Germany Fakuma 2018 Friedrichshafen, Germany

15-19 October www.wastecon.co.za 16-18 October www.foam-expo.eu 16-20 October www.fakuma-messe.de

Eurasian Composites 25-27 October Istanbul Expo Centre, Turkey www.eurasiancomposites.com Int’l Composites Congress 5-6 November Stuttgart, Germany www.composites-germany.org Conductive Plastics Conference 6-7 November Vienna, Austria www.ami.international/events African Advanced Mfg & Composites 7-9 November Port Elizabeth www.mandelabaycompositescluster.co.za Turkchem Istanbul Expo Centre, Turkey

8-10 November www.chemshoweurasia.com

WOPs – Plastic & Rubber Expo 13-15 November Gallagher Convention Centre, Joburg www.vukanicomms.co.za Complast South Africa 13-15 November Gallagher Convention Centre, Joburg www.complastexpo.in

Fire Resistance in Plastics 2018 10-12 December Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany www.ami.international/events 2019 Propak Africa 2019 Expo Centre Nasrec, Joburg PlĂĄstico Brasil SĂŁo Paulo, Brazil

12-15 March www.propakafrica.co.za 25-29 March www.plasticobrasil.com.br

IOM National Rubber Conference 4-7 April Cape St Francis Resort iomsa@mweb.co.za Africa Automation Fair 2019 4-6 June Ticketpro Dome, Northgate, Joburg www.africaautomationfair.com KITE 2019 Durban Exhibition Centre K2019 DĂźsseldorf, Germany

24-26 July www.kznindustrial.co.za 16-23 October www.k-online.com

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTS Advertisers:– Aug / Sept 2018 Associated Additives 27 Brenntag SA IFC Cabletech Marketing 31 Carst & Walker 83 Complast (Smart Expos & Fairs India) 87 CTP 09 DemaPlas Tech 33 DH Polymers 43 Emeraude Chimie International 03 Engen Petroleum 55 Erex Technical Services 41 Extrupent (Pty) Ltd 13 Exxon Mobil Middle East Marketing Corp 11 FdB Consulting 75 Ferro Industrial Products 50 GPS Plastics 46 Green Tech Machinery 37 Hestico 25 Huarong Plastic Machinery 67 Inkulu Plastic Pipes 73 Ipex Machinery 59 Jenowill 71

Maritime Marketing Masterbatch SA MBT MGMW Trading Mould Base SA Nissei ASB Orion Engineered Carbons Performance Colour Systems PlasticsSA Plastomark Protea Chemicals Rapid Granulator Rawmac Reichmans Capital Relloy Safripol SAPY colours Sun Ace Tecnova Italy Vishva Exim Welltec Zerma Africa

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EMPLOYMENT OFFERED Technical Manager (Gauteng) Purpose of the Job: The successful candidate will travel to customers, run trials and optimize our offering to clients. The incumbent will use the internal resources in the laboratory to perform trials, optimization projects and continuous improvement work. Technical competencies & experience: 1. 5 years’ experience the Chemical, Plastics or Polymer Industry in a Technical role 2. Polymer Technology, Plastics Technology B Sc or B Tech in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering 3. Experience in Project management 4. Knowledge and experience with SHERQ and corporate governance

5. Proficient in MS Office Suite 6. Experience in a laboratory environment 7. Ability to develop and interpret technical reports 8. Grow sales with good commercial acumen 9. Advance raw material courses will be add advantage 10. Knowledge of plastic processing 11. Manage internal resources and external customers

Behavioural competencies: 1. Excellent communicator (verbal and written) 2. Team player 3. Leadership skills 4. Self sufficient and proactive 5. Customer orientated 6. Willing to travel in Africa 7. Analyzing situations 8. Problem solving

Please send your CV to research@hcrecruit.co.za should you meet the requirements. Consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of submitting your CV

THERMOFORMING, SHEET EXTRUSION, AND MATERIALS THERMOFORMING TECHNOLOGY

SAVE 90% of your electricity use with GN! • GN (Canada): machines for reduced waste and reduced energy • Thermoforming Moulds for GN and other thermoformers • ToolVu technology for productivity and NEW quality improvement on thermoforming machines • Complete lines for EPS foam trays and EPS cup moulding NEW

EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGY FROM AGRIPAK OF ITALY Mono & multi-layer extrusion lines for the production of: • ‘Cartonplast’ (twinwall/hollow profile sheet) • Multilayer sheet for packaging • Semi-foamed sheet for thermoforming

MATERIALS FOR THERMOFORMED PACKAGING

• Sealing films for trays and top web for FFS machines • OPS, PP, PET sheet for general packaging • PP/EVOH/PP for high barrier containers

BRE INNOVATIONS Contact: Tim Forshaw (083 381 5253) or Phil Hopkinson (083 408 5253) or 021 671 5253 or mail to tim@bre.co.za

WANTED IN KENYA Industry experienced CEO & Technical Engineers to work for or provide consulting/training services. Please send enquiries, CV and EOI to Sscullcarvalho@gmail.com

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To place a classified advert please Fax: 086 519 6089 or Tel: 021 712 1408 or E-mail: saplastics@iafrica.com

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advanced materials for Adidas soccer balls for more than 30 years. “Its outer shell with its ImpranilŽ layers and DispercollŽ adhesives make Telstar 18 high-tech sports equipment and light years ahead of the stitched leather balls I used to play with as a kid,� Michelis continued. “Modern synthetic materials ensure players get predictable ball performance under all weather conditions, something anyone experienced wet soccer balls will appreciate.� The innermost layer of the ball skin is an adhesion coating that

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