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COMMENT At the core of the operation –  MGMW  in  Roodekop,  Germiston,  recently  completed  work  on  one  of  the  largest  barrel-­and-­screw  sets  it  has  SURGXFHG \HW +HUH ZH VHH :RO¿ 0DUDOLN DQG WKH 0*0: WHDP ZLWK WKH unit  (see  page  26).  Although  the  SA  plastics  industry  does,  surprisingly,  not  have  a  well-­established  machinery  producing  sector  (in  spite  of  having  the  skills),  there  are  a  number  of  barrel/screw  manufacturers  who  are  doing  exceptional  work.  When  these  items,  which  are  at  the  core  of  production  in  our  industry,  run  well  the  chance  of  the  rest  of  your  plant  running  smoothly  is  enhanced

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BOUT  the  only  thing  we  can  be  relatively  sure  of  going  into  2020  is  that  we  are  less  likely  to  have  trouble  with  unions  this  year,  but  that’s  only  because  they  will  probably  be  kept  busy  with  the  woes  of  virtually  all  the  state-­owned  enterprises,  which  are  likely  to  shed  a  large  number  of  jobs. The  hoped-­for  lull  could  provide  an  opportunity  for  convertors  to  do  what  they  are  actually  set  up  to  do  and  want  to  do,  manufacture.  Manufacturing  has  been  going  backward  in  South  Africa,  whereas  it’s  our  view  that  the  sector  should  be  growing  steadily.  If  you  disagree  with  the  latter  statement,  maybe  you  should  visit  manufacturing  businesses  around  the  country  and  observe  what  these  people  are  doing.  It’s  a  mosaic  of  entrepreneurial  individuals  taking  massive  responsibility  (for  their  customers  AND  employees)  and  also  huge  risks.  I  have  been  doing  this  for  some  years  and  am  in  awe  of  many  of  the  people  I’ve  been  fortunate  to  meet  on  this  little  journey. Most  convertors  are  facing  huge  challenges  besides,  the  main  one  being  sluggish  customer  demand.  The  pressure  is  industry-­wide  and  the  fact  is  that  some  companies  are  better  equipped  and  geared  to  deal  with  the  situation:  the  result  is  that  those  companies  â€“  even  if  they  are  not  doing  quite  as  well  as  they  could  â€“  are  getting  further  and  further  ahead  of  the  strugglers,  who  could  end  up  paying  a  high  price.  And  some  already Â

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NEWS

Plastics & packaging industries develop industry-managed waste Industry  agree  that  it  be  left  in  charge  of  their  own  funds  and  projects

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DESPITE  the  fact  that  a  considerable  amount  of  time,  money  and  effort  have  been  invested  to  prepare  and  submit  an  Industry  Waste  Management  Plan  (IndWMP)  for  the  paper  and  packaging  industry,  the  SA  government  have  unilaterally  made  the  decision  to  scrap  the  existing  Section  28  plan. However,  SA’s  plastics  and  packaging  industries,  represented  by  Packaging  SA  and  Plastics/SA,  have  both  welcomed  the  announcement  made  by  Barbara  Creecy,  Minister  of  Environment,  Forestry  and  Fisheries  (DEFF). Although  the  development  of  this  plan  has  already  been  more  than  three  years  in  the  making,  Minister  Creecy  announced  in  December  that  she  would  be  starting  an  entirely  new  process  under  Section  18,  as  this  would  allow  for  an Â

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funded  and  managed  and  are  focussed  on  growing  the  collection  and  recycling  of  the  various  packaging  streams  in  order  to  demonstrate  their  members’  commitment  to  Extended  Producer  Responsibility  (EPR).  As  a  result  of  their  consistent  and  concerted  efforts  South  Africa  has  managed  to  grow  its  UHF\FOLQJ Âż JXUHV RQ D \HDUO\ EDVLV RYHU WKH past  10  years  to  become  one  of  the  world  leaders  in  mechanical  recycling.  ³:H DUH VHQGLQJ OHVV PDWHULDO WR ODQGÂż OO thanks  to  lightweighting  and  progress  in  developing  a  circular  economy  for  each  industry,â€?  he  said. Industry  have  always  advocated  for  an  industry-­managed  plan  Commenting  on  behalf  of  the  plastics  industry,  Plastics|SA’s  executive  director  Anton  Hanekom,  said  they  too  were  relieved  to  learn  of  the  Minister’s  decision  to  develop  a  new  plan  under  Section  18  of  the  Waste  Management  Act,  in  close  consultation  with  industry  representatives. “We  have  always  advocated  for  an  industry-­managed  plan  where  the  producers  of  packaging  materials  are  held  responsible  for  managing  their  waste  through  belonging  to  industry  bodies  that  represent  their  interests  and  drive  their  own  recycling  and  collection  efforts.  â€œThe  failure  of  previous  initiatives  such  as  Buyisa  e-­Bag  and  Redisa  triggered  serious  warning  bells  for  us  and  highlighted  the Â

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applaud decision to management plan need  for  proper  governance,  transparency  and  credibility.  For  this  reason,  we  agree  that  the  industry  be  left  in  charge  of  their  own  funds  and  projects,  albeit  with  very  close  cooperation  and  direct  accountability  to  Government,â€?  he  said. Clarity  on  why  none  of  the  submitted  plans  were  approved Discussing  the  Minister’s  feedback  and  charting  the  way  forward  during  a  recent  EULHÂż QJ PHHWLQJ DWWHQGHG E\ LQGXVWU\ UROH players  who  submitted  Industry  Waste  Management  Plans,  DEFF  Director  General,  Nosipho  Ngcaba,  provided  clarity  on  why  none  of  the  submitted  plans  were  approved.  She  also  reported  that  according  to  Treasury,  there  are  no  funds  available  for  a  Government  plan.  â€œA  total  of  13  industry  plans  were  submitted  to  the  Minister  for  consideration  of  which  the  paper  and  packaging  industry  submitted  seven,  the  electrical  HOHFWURQLF LQGXVWU\ VXEPLWWHG Âż YH DQG the  lighting  industry  one.  The  Minister  has  sent  letters  to  each  of  the  parties  who  submitted  plans,  spelling  out  the  UHDVRQV ZK\ VKH UHMHFWHG WKH VSHFLÂż F plan.  However,  throughout  the  entire  process  it  has  become  abundantly  clear  that  none  of  the  plans  meet  the  criteria  of  a  Government  managed  model,  and  that  a  Section  28  plan  is  therefore  no  longer  the  best  route  to  take.  To  expedite  the  www.plasticsinfo.co.za

process,  she  would  like  to  return  to  the  drawing  board  as  soon  as  possible  to  develop  a  workable  plan.  Receiving  the  VXSSRUW DQG EX\ LQ RI WKH LQGXVWU\ LV YLWDO LI this  plan  is  to  succeed,â€?  Ngcaba  said. She  explained  that  a  framework  needed  to  be  developed  that  would  include  clear  targets  for  each  sector,  with  quarterly  and  annual  reporting,  the  minimisation  of  waste  and  HQFRXUDJHPHQW RI UHF\FOLQJ 7KH Âż UVW of  these  engagements  will  take  place  early  in  February  2020  and  will  require  input  in  terms  of  a  possible  structure  and  future  cooperation  between  industry  and  Government. “We  cannot  afford  to  gamble  with  the  future  of  our  environment  or  our  industry,  but  need  a  plan  that  will  allow  us  to  use  collection  and  recycling  mechanisms  that  have  already  been  put  into  place  and  have  proven  to  be  successful.  ³, DP FRQÂż GHQW WKDW WKLV QHZ DSSURDFK will  best  serve  the  interests  of  the  country,  the  environment  and  the  industry.  I  look  forward  to  providing  our  members  with  regular  updates  on  opportunities  for  job  creation  by  incorporating  the  informal  sector,  enabling  access  to  better  quality  and  quantities  of  recyclable  waste  by  LQWURGXFLQJ KRXVHKROG VHSDUDWLRQ DW source  nationally,  and  contributing  to  economic  growth  through  unlocking  new  opportunities,â€?  Anton  added. www.packagingsa.co.za

.$62'85 WKH :HVWHUQ &DSH EDVHG compounder  of  TPU,  TPR  and  TPEs,  has  shut  and  its  plant  has  been  purchased  respectively  by  Gauteng  manufacturers  National  Urethane  Industries  and  Rigifoam.  Kasodur  Polyurethane  started  manufacturing  in  Durban  in  1991,  later  moved  to  Knysna  and  then  to  Clanwilliam  in  the  Western  Cape  where  the  dry  conditions  were  suitable  for  polyurethane  processing,  and  more  recently  to  Wellington,  where  similar  weather  prevailed.  But  in  spite  of  all  the  effort  put  in  by  founder  Alan  Richards,  the  business  lost  momentum  further  after  his  son  Dale  relocated  to  England. Kasodur  also  manufactured  cast  polyurethane  moulds  and  liners  and  that  part  of  the  business  and  equipment  have  been  sold  to  Rigifoam,  also  a  Johannesburg  business. Kasodur  was  the  only  manufacturer  of  thermoplastic  polyurethane  (TPU)  on  the  African  continent.

Transpaco Recycling has closed THE  Transpaco  Recycling  plant  in  Elandsfontein  shut  on  13  December.  That  followed  a  decision  taken  by  the  group  in  September  to  discontinue  its  SRVW FRQVXPHU UHF\FOLQJ RSHUDWLRQ which  it  said  was  due  to  restricted  selling  price  levels  as  a  result  of  low  virgin  polymer  prices  while  energy,  labour  and  distribution  costs  keep  rising.  It  said  it  believed  there  was  no  likelihood  of  the  pricing  situation  LPSURYLQJ LQ WKH VKRUW WR PHGLXP WHUP Most  of  the  plant  had  already  been  VROG RII E\ HQG -DQXDU\ DQG QHZ tenants  were  due  to  move  into  the  large  site  (over  10,000m²)  in  February. A  substantial  number  of  workers  were  laid  off  in  December,  with  the  likelihood  that  many  of  them  may  have  found  work  at  other  recyclers  in  Gauteng. FEB / MARCH 2020 7

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Panel discussion – Pavitray  Pillay  of  the  WWF-­SA  facilitated  a  panel  discussion  with  Peter  Skelton  (Head  of  Strategic  Partnerships  at  WRAP),  Mandy  NaudĂŠ  (CEO  of  Polyco),  Eric  Leong  Son  (Group  Head  for  Sustainability  at  Distell),  AndrĂŠ  Nel  (GM  for  Sustainability  at  Pick  n  Pay),  Sinethemba  Khameni  (Packaging  Sustainability  Manager  at  Tiger  Brands)  and  Johann  Conradie  (SAPRO)

Africa,  PETCO,  the  Southern  African  Vinyls  Association,  the  Institute  of  Waste  Management  of  Southern  Africa,  the  National  Department  of  Environment,  Forestry  and  Fisheries  and  the  City  of  Cape  Town. Supporting  members  include  Fruit  6RXWK $IULFD 6$352 WKH 3RO\ROHÂż Q Responsibility  Organisation,  the  Polystyrene  Association  of  South  Africa,  the  PET  Recycling  Company,  the  Southern  African  Vinyls  Association,  the  Institute  of  Waste  Management  of  Southern  Africa,  the  National  Department  of  Environment,  Forestry  and  Fisheries  and  the  City  of  Cape  Town. The  SA  Plastics  Pact  was  developed  with  funding  support  from  the  UN  Environment,  Sustainable  Lifestyles  &  Education  Programme,  the  UK’s  Commonwealth  Litter  Programme,  and  Department  for  Environment,  Food  &  Rural  Affairs,  the  British  High  Commission  and  the  WWF  Nedbank  Green  Trust.

the  South  African  plastics  collection  and  recycling  sector  and  help  to  create  new  opportunities  in  product  design  and  reuse  business  models.  Following  the  launch,  GreenCape,  with  the  support  of  WWF-­SA  and  WRAP,  will  develop  the  South  African  Plastics  Pact  roadmap  for  2025  towards  collective  action  in  the  local  market  with  annual  public  progress  reporting. Lorren  de  Kock,  WWF-­SA  project  manager:  Circular  Plastics  Economy,  commented:  â€œThe  SA  Plastics  Pact  has  the  advantage  of  working  with  an  established  recycling  sector  but  there  are  challenges.  We’ll  need  to  focus  on  smarter  packaging  design,  alternative  delivery  models  and  ways  to  increase  the  value  of  materials.â€? She  said  the  SA  Plastics  Pact  would  support  the  development  of  a  secondary  resource  or  â€˜circular  economy’  in  South  Africa  to  drive  investment  in  infrastructure,  support  livelihoods  and  keep  the  environment  free  of  plastic  pollution.  Speaking  at  the  launch  event,  SAPRO  chairman  Johann  Conradie  said  it  was  essential  to  make  plastics  too  valuable  to  discard  as  pollution. “The  best  way  to  keep  plastic  out  of  the  environment  is  to  make  it  too  valuable  to Â

waste.  If  products  are  designed  well  and  WKHUH LV VXIÂż FLHQW GHPDQG IRU LW ZH NQRZ that  the  South  African  entrepreneurial  VSLULW ZLOO VWHS LQ WR HQVXUH LW Âż QGV D KRPH That  is  why  the  targets  as  set  in  the  South  African  Plastics  Pact  are  so  important  â€“  to  stimulate  design  of  products  to  be  reusable  or  recyclable  and  drive  the  use  of  recycled  content  in  new  products.â€? Sander  Defruyt,  New  Plastics  Economy  lead  with  the  Ellen  MacArthur  Foundation,  said  the  Foundation  was  looking  forward  to  working  with  the  SA  industry  and  government. “The  Ellen  MacArthur  Foundation  welcomes  the  announcement  of  the  SA  Plastics  3DFW WKH Âż UVW on  the  African  continent  to  join  the  global  Plastics  Pact  network.  We  are  looking  forward  to  supporting  the  government  and  industry  of  South  Africa  in  driving  real  change  towards  a  circular  economy  for  plastics,  by  eliminating  problematic  and  unnecessary  plastic  items,  innovating  to  ensure  that  the  plastics  they  do  need  are  reusable,  recyclable,  or  compostable,  and  circulating  the  plastic  items  they  use  to  keep  them  in  the  economy  and  out  of  the  environment. “Together  we  can  create  a  world  without  plastic  waste  or  pollution,â€?  said  Derfruyt.

We need to focus on smarter packaging design, alternative delivery models & ways to increase value of materials.

www.wwf.org.za/our_work/initiatives/the_south_african_plastics_pact.cfm

THE PACT AIMS TO CHANGE THE WAY PLASTIC PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING ARE DESIGNED, USED AND REUSED TO PREVENT PLASTICS FROM ENDING UP IN THE ENVIRONMENT, AND SETS OUT SOME AMBITIOUS TARGETS TO BE MET BY 2025, INCLUDING: 1. Take action on problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging through redesign, innovation or alternative (re-use) delivery models.

2. 100% of plastic packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable (in the case of compostables, this is applicable only in closed loop and controlled systems with sufficient infrastructure available or fit-for-purpose applications.)

3. 70% of plastic packaging effectively recycled 4. 30% average recycled content across all plastic packaging

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Peter  Skelton  (Head  of  Strategic  Partnerships  at  WRAP),  Lorren  de  Kock-­Circular  Plastics  Economy:  Policy  &  Futures  Unit  at  WWF  SA),  Pavitray  Pillay  (WWF  SA)  who  facilitated  the  panel  discussion,  Johann  Conradie  (director  of  MyPlas  and  chairman  of  SAPRO),  Juliet  Lennon,  Project  Manager,  Plastics  Pact  -­  New  Plastics  Economy,  Ellen  MacArthur  Foundation,  and  Lisa  Parkes  (SA  Plastics  Pact  co-­ordination  team)

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Advanced Manufacturing Indication  of  SA  capability  to  operate  and  excel  in  4IR  technologies SEVERAL  organisations  leading  South  Africa  into  the  Fourth  Industrial  Revolution  (4IR)  were  recognized  at  the  African  Advanced  Manufacturing  Innovation  Awards,  presided  over  by  the  DTI  at  the  Tramways  in  Port  Elizabeth  on  27  November. Awards  were  made  to  11  organisations  in  six  categories  to  identify,  promote  and  reward  innovation  in  the  advanced  manufacturing  and  composites  industry,  including  3D  printing,  robotics,  AI  and  automation. The  top  award  winners  were  Prof  Anton  du  Plessis  of  Stellenbosch  University  (Scholarly  Impact  in  Advanced  Manufacturing)  Rubber  Nano  Products  (Industry  Advancement  in  Advanced  Manufacturing),  Aerosud/Pioneer  Plastics  (Import  Replacement),  Acoustex  (Export  3URÂż FLHQF\ DataProphet  (Innovation)  and  Alvarita  (Best  Start-­up). Aircraft  component  manufacturer  Aerosud  was  acknowledged  for  working Â

with  Pioneer  plastics  in  roto-­moulding  of  aircraft  parts  to  develop  the  capability  which  replaced  previously  imported  components. Rubber  Nano  products,  a  chemical  technology  company  that  manufactures  a  novel  activator,  scooped  the  award  for  industry  advancement.  Activ8  realises  a  paradigm  shift  in  the  rubber  curing  process.  This  shift  facilitates  unprecedented  curing  advantages  and  ¿ QDO UXEEHU SURSHUWLHV LQ WKH VXOIXU based  cure  of  diene  rubbers.  The  nature  of  this  pioneering  technology  allows  it  to  have  an  impact  at  each  stage  of  the  manufacture  of  a  rubber  item,  from  curative  choice,  to  mixing,  to  energy  FRQVXPSWLRQ DQG Âż QDO SURSHUW\ Activ8  uses  a  proprietary  ionic  liquid  system  which  is  capable  of  dissolving  all  of  the  rubber  curatives  effectively.  This  supersedes  the  surface  particulate  chemistry  that  rubber  curing  has  been  limited  to  for  the  last  century.  This  equates  to  unprecedented  dispersion Â

“It is clear that South African companies need not stand back internationally. What is critical is that we widen the base of companies operating at this global standard and that is what in part the awards aim to doâ€?. of  active  species  throughout  the  rubber  PDWUL[ DQG DV VXFK LQFUHGLEO\ HIÂż FLHQW coordination  of  these  actives  both  in  the  coordinating  phase  of  a  cure  and  in  the  crosslink  formation.  This  has  huge  implications  on  the  amount  of  curatives  needed  and  on  the  energy  needed  to  cure  the  resulting  rationalised  system. In  the  innovation  category,  Data  Prophet  was  rewarded  for  their  AI  work  and  in  the  manufacturing  environment, Â

BFG  Africa  showcased  its  range  of  capabilities,  with  Ronel  Bantjes  on  hand  to  answer  questions.  BFG  Africa  is  the  pan-­African  subsidiary  of  one  of  the  largest  composites  manufacturers  in  the  world,  BFG  ,QWHUQDWLRQDO ,W LV DOVR WKH Âż UVW investment  made  in  South  Africa  from  Bahrain.  BFG  Africa  is  majority  black-­owned,  with  51%  acquired  in  June  2018  by  the  0HUJHQFH JURXS D GLYHUVLÂż HG Âż QDQFLDO VHUYLFHV JURXS IRXQGHG in  2014.  BFG  Africa’s  9  500m2  factory  produces  materials  PDGH RI Âż EUH UHLQIRUFHG plastic  for  applications  across  the  infrastructure,  mining,  automotive,  transport  and  architectural  sectors.  The  R50m  factory  investment  is  off  the  back  of  an  initial  contract,  entered  into  with  the  Gibela  Rail  Transport  Consortium,  whereby,  BFG  Africa  FODG WKH LQWHULRUV RI D Ă€ HHW RI 600  commuter  trains  that  will  be  supplied  to  the  Passenger  Rail  Agency  of  SA  (Prasa)  over  a  10-­ \HDU SHULRG 7KH Âż UVW GHOLYHU\ RQ this  project  was  met  in  May  2019.  www.bfginternational.com 10

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where  an  AI  has  produced  astounding  results  on  IDFWRU\ HI¿ FLHQF\ Andy  Radford  of  the  Mandela  Bay  Composites  Cluster,  co-­ordinator  of  the  awards,  which  is  an  element  of  the  annual  African  Advanced  Manufacturing  and  Composites  Show,  said  the  awards  submissions  was  an  indication  of  the  capability  South  Africa  has  to  operate  and  excel  in  ,5 WHFKQRORJLHV “There  was  once  again  a  high  standard  of  entries  and  it  is  clear  that  Damian  Michael  of  Alvarita  receives  recognition  as  the  South  African  companies  Best  Start-­Up  from  Irish  Tshifhiwa  Bologo  (COO  Special  Economic  Zones  and  Economic  Transformation  at  the  DTI) need  not  stand  back  LQWHUQDWLRQDOO\ :KDW LV critical  is  that  we  widen  the  base  of  companies  operating  at  this  global  standard  and  that  LV ZKDW LQ SDUW WKH DZDUGV DLP WR GR ¶¶ 5DGIRUG VDLG

Caldeaz  Manufacturing  Technologies’  husband  and  wife  team,  Ludrick  and  Mariolize  Barnard  were  proud  to  show  how  far  their  company  has  come  since  its  inception  in  2007.  Caldeaz  supplies  3D  engineering  products  and  services,  all  related  software,  and  3D  cameras.  Ludrick  has  played  a  strategic  and  operational  role  since  the  company’s  inception.  As  one  of  RQO\ IRXU 6WHLQEHLV &HUWL¿ HG &RQVXOWDQWV LQ South  Africa,  Ludrick  can  add  value  in  terms  of  all  aspects  of  manufacturing.  Alongside  KLV UXQQLQJ RI &DOGHD] /XGULFN IXO¿ OOV various  roles  within  the  Central  University  of  Technology  in  the  Free  State.  During  the  last  decade,  his  role  has  been  that  of  director  of  the  Product  Development  Technology  Station  (PDTS)  and  manager  of  the  Centre  for  Rapid  Prototyping  and  Manufacture  (CRPM).  Caldeaz  is  the  sole  South  African  distributor  of  the  full  range  of  Kreon  Technologies’  (a  company  based  in  France)  3D  products.  Centrally  located  in  Bloemfontein,  the  company  also  supplies  the  Kreon  range  of  3D  scanning  and  3D  measurement  solutions.  Caldeaz  recently  landed  the  Wiiboox  agency  for  SA.  With  a  professional  R&D  team  and  after-­sales  technical  team  from  University  of  Southern  California  and  Zhejiang  University,  Wiiboox  has  provided  integrated  3D  printing  solutions  for  internationally  well-­known  enterprises,  like  P&G,  Oracle,  Jaguar  and  Giant  Bicycles.  Wiiboox  supplies  3D  printing  integrated  solutions  with  products  that  include  FDM,  Food,  DLP,  SLA,  SLS  and  SLM  3D  printers,  White  and  Blue  Light  3D  scanners,  and  Laser  3D  scanners.    www.caldeaz.co.za            www.wiiboox-­sa.co.za

Alvarita  claimed  the  best  start-­up  award  for  GreenTest,  a  compact  device  that  tests  nitrate  levels  in  fruit,  vegetables,  meat  and  water,  helping  people  to  quantify  their  daily  nitrate  intake  and  make  healthier  choices.  This  device  accurately  detects  dangerous  nitrate  content  in  more  than  64  different  types  of  fruit  &  vegetables.  It  also  measures  background  radiation  of  a  particular  object.  www.alvarita.co.za/products.html

Design  engineer,  Sizwe  Ntimane,  shows  two  of  the  parts  manufactured  by  the  Centre  for  Rapid  Prototying  and  Manufacturing  (CRPM)  at  the  Central  University  of  Technology  in  the  Free  State.  On  the  left,  a  medical  prosthesis  for  the  skull,  and  on  the  right,  a  wheel  made  using  ABS  and  rubber  together  (apparently,  D ¿ UVW LQ WKH LQGXVWU\ Sizwe  designs  the  implants  and  surgical  guides  for  the  surgeons  who  will  use  them.  The  prototypes  are  printed  LQ 3$ DQG WKH ¿ QDO implant  in  titanium.  The  CRPM  specialises  in  additive  manufacturing/3D  printing.  The  CRPM  was  established  1997  as  a  centre  for  commercial  work  as  well  as  research  using  rapid  prototyping,  rapid  manufacturing,  rapid  tooling  and  medical  product  development  technologies.  Its  prototypes  are  used  by  product/industrial  designers  for  form  and  function  tests  as  well  DV ¿ QDO SURWRW\SHV EHIRUH WRROLQJ EHJLQV 7KH CRPM  can  manufacture  prototypes  in  plastics,  metal  and  sand.    www.cut.ac.za/crpm FEB / MAR 2020

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Wayne  Wiid  (Pioneer  Plastics)  and  Joanne  Zambelli  from  Aerosud  Aviation  accept  their  Gold  Award  for  import  replacement  in  advanced  manufacturing  from  Irish  Tshifhiwa  Bologo  (COO  Special  Economic  Zones  and  Economic  Transformation  at  the  DTI)

Andre  Swartbooi  (Acoustex  sales  director)  and  Acoustex  board  PHPEHU :H]D 0RVV ULJKW DFFHSW WKHLU DZDUG IRU H[SRUW SUR¿FLHQF\ from  Irish  Tshifhiwa  Bologo  (COO  Special  Economic  Zones  and  Economic  Transformation  at  the  DTI)

Arno  Seyfert,  owner  of  Custom  Works  Composite  Engineering  in  Jeffrey’s  Bay,  exhibited  and  was  also  on  hand  to  answer  many  questions  about  the  interesting  and  complex  components  on  display  at  his  stand.  Custom  Works  was  founded  1999.  Arno’s  passion  for  composites  started  in  his  early  teens  which  led  to  experience  in  windsurfer  board  building,  and  manufacturing  aircraft  components  and  automotive  tuning  components.  Custom  Works  has  grown  to  become  the  key  composite  supplier  for  VW  Motorsport  for  the  5DOO\ )RUPXOD 9: DQG 3ROR &XS FDUV &XVWRP :RUNV¶ ÀH[LEOH manufacturing  setup  allows  it  to  manufacture  quality  products  even  in  small  quantities.  Arno  also  assists  Aerontec’s  customers  in  the  Eastern  Cape  with  technical  advice.  His  wife,  Gitta,  manages  Aerontec’s  branch  in  Jeffrey’s  Bay.   www.customworks.co.za/index.php/about-­custom-­works

Grant  Minnie  and  Shannon  Olivier  of  Propella  had  visitors  intrigued  with  their  set-­up  on  display  of  an  IoT  system  for  egg  production  and  delivery  process.  Propella  LV RQH RI WKH ¿UVW EXVLQHVV KXEV LQ 6RXWK Africa  to  be  fully  geared  for  Industry  4.0.  Propella  helps  commercialise  the  research  and  development  conducted  at  the  Nelson  Mandela  University  (NMU),  as  well  as  other  technology  entrepreneurs  who  either  approach  Propella  for  support  RU ZKR DUH LGHQWL¿HG E\ 3URSHOOD Prospective  incubatees  go  through  a  rigorous  selection  process  to  qualify  for  access  to  the  Propella  and  its  support  services.  Once  they  are  selected  Propella  facilitators  assist  with  mentoring  and  the  evaluation  of  business  concepts.   www.thepropella.co.za 12

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Full list of awards winners Scholarly Impact Prof Anton du Plessis of Stellenbosch University, winner of the award for scholarly impact in advanced manufacturing, shows his trophy – a 3D printed outline of Africa that reveals a woman’s face (Mother Africa) once it is revolved

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Prof Anton du Plessis of the University of Stellenbosch

Emmanuel Tetteh of the Durban University of Technology

Industry Advancement in Advanced Manufacturing WINNER

RUNNER-­UP

Rubber Nano Products

Aerosud Aviation & Adept Airmotive

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Acoustex

Shatterprufe

Award that acknowledges import replacement WINNER

RUNNER-­UP

Aerosud Aviation & Pioneer Plastics

Not awarded

Trophy for Displaying Innovation WINNER

RUNNER-­UP

Data Prophet

Rhino Sustainability (Endocube)

Most Promising Start-­Up or Newcomer WINNER

RUNNER-­UP

Alvarita

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Mark de Voest of Invictus Commodity Brokers attended the awards dinner and workshops, with Max Krueger from SGL Carbon Germany and Quinton Nortje, also from Invictus.

A team from Victor Fortune CNC Machine Tools took over one of the larger stands at the exhibition with their display of milling and turning equipment. The team on hand were Gary Grainger (national sales manager), Dudley Meredith (managing director), Redvers Harrison (Guhring Cutting Tools) and Abraham Heystek (Eastern Cape branch manager based in Port Elizabeth). Victor Fortune in SA imports and supplies cutting-­edge and top-­quality CNC machine tools, including CNC lathes, machining centres and plastic injection moulding machines. The company offers on-­site machine orientation and operator training, as well as after-­sales service and support. www.victor.co.za

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Collaboration key to success of 4IR 2nd  edition  of  African  Advanced  Manufacturing  &  Composites  Show  draws  local  &  international  interest By  Wendy  Knott-­Craig

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THE  2nd  Annual  African  Advanced  Manufacturing  Composites  Show  at  the  Tramways  Building  in  Port  Elizabeth,  from  27–29  November,  once  again  included  a  vibrant  and  interactive  exhibition,  with  approximately  35  exhibitors  covering  all  aspects  of  composites  and  advanced  manufacturing. Exhibitors  were  also  given  a  chance  to  host  a  TED-­talk  type  presentation  in  the  exhibition  area  throughout  the  two  days  of  the  show,  where  they  would  showcase  their  company  and/or  products. The  two-­day  conference  was  well  received  and  included  some  excellent  national  and  international  speakers.  Collaboration  was  a  key  word  throughout  the  two  days  of  conferencing,  with  most  speakers  commenting  on  how  collaborations  will  work  going  forward  to  make  a  success  of  the  4th  Industrial  Revolution.  The  main  message  was,  â€œMake  use  of  smaller  companies  that  have  the  equipment  or  skills  that  the  larger  companies  do  not  want  to  invest  in.  Collaborate  with  other  corporates  for  social  responsibility  purposes.  Collaborate  with  educational  institutions  to  come  up  with  best  solutions  for  products.â€? Automotive  industry  to  see  greater  export  growth Nigel  Ward,  executive  vice  president  of  Toyota  South  Africa,  gave  a  very  informative  update  on  the  automotive  industry  in  SA  and  the  way  forward.  South  Africa  is  22nd  in  the  world  in  terms  of  volume  sales  of  vehicles,  with  4%  going  towards  the  country’s  GDP.  Ward  anticipates  greater  export  growth  between  now  and  2035.  He  said  South  Africa  needs  to  embrace  the  development  of  the  total  automotive  value  chain,  along  with  OEMs  developing  tier  2  and  3  suppliers  and  the  localisation  of  automotive  component  manufacturing. ‘Staff  in  the  future  need  to  be  able  to  challenge  technology  and  innovation,  not  only  manage  people,’  said  Ward. Another  sector  of  the  automotive  industry  represented  at  the  conference Â

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was  the  aftermarket  industry  and  how  it  will  be  affected  by  electronic  vehicles.  Jan  Schoeman,  COO  of  the  Retail  Motor  Industry  Organisation  (RMI),  mentioned  that  workshops  would  need  to  change  the  way  they  operate  due  to  the  new  electronics  that  will  be  found  in  electronic  vehicles.  There  could  also  be  a  longer  time  frame  between  services  of  these  vehicles,  which  will  DIIHFW WKH DIWHUPDUNHW Âż QDQFLDOO\ %RG\ repair  shops  will  need  to  be  au  fait  with  the  composites  materials  that  will  be  included  in  the  body  of  vehicles. Progressive  thinking  on  our  doorstep Local  Port  Elizabeth  company,  Jendamark  Automation,  has  been  very  progressive  in  their  way  of  thinking  towards  4IR.  They  make  use  of  virtual  reality,  the  Internet  of  Things,  AR  goggles  and  smart  robotics,  to  name  a  few.  Quinton  Uren,  CEO,  stated  that  their  international  customers  will  have  virtual  reality  training  rooms  in  their  own  countries  where  staff  will  be  trained  via  VR  goggles  and  other  technology.  Jendamark  also  collaborates  with,  and  employs,  millennials  for  their  skills  and  technology  expertise. Manufacturing  facilities  need  to  be  able  to  adjust  to  the  4th  industrial  revolution  as  quickly  as  possible,  and  become  increasingly  agile,  according  to  Dr  Harry  Teifel,  platform  leader  at  Progessus.  Prof  Oliver  Dam,  South  Africa  Fraunhofer  senior  adviser,  mentioned  that  4IR  production  systems  will  become  more  intelligent  and  will  be  able  to  pre-­empt  any  breakdowns. The  DTi  was  represented  by  Ilse  Karg,  chief  director  of  Future  Industrial  and  Production  Technologies,  who  informed  the  delegates  that  the  government  is  currently  working  on  the  â€˜New  Instimbi  Future  Production  Technologies  Initiative’  which  can  be  found  on  www.thedti.gov. ]D LQGXVWULDOBGHYHORSPHQW Âż SW MVS The  DTi  have  also  introduced  the  â€˜Made  in  Africa’  initiative  with  22  African  countries  participating.  Products  made  in  these  countries  will  be  branded  with  this  slogan. Â

The  DTi  is  also  investigating  removing  trade  tariffs  between  these  countries. Dr  Kjelt  van  Rijswijk,  from  SAM|XL  @  TU  Delft  (Netherlands)  spoke  about  â€˜4IR  from  Vision  to  Revolution’  and  said  that  companies  need  to  share  experiences  and  build  a  common  language.  They  need  to  close  the  gap  between  20th  Century  and  21st  Century  thinking,  but  also  have  fun  discussing  the  way  forward.  â€œWe  need  to  collaborate,  share  knowledge  and  experiences  in  order  to  grow,â€?  he  added. Can  South  Africa  catch  up?  That  was  the  title  of  Tapiwa  Samanga’s  presentation.  Samanga,  from  Intsimbi  Future  Production  Technologies  Initiative,  said  South  Africa  is  still  grappling  with  issues  stemming  from  the  2nd  Industrial  Revolution  and  has  a  way  to  go  to  catch  up  with  the  rest  of  the  world.  Samanga  added  that  the  common  thread  in  all  the  revolutions  is  that  they  always  introduced  better  ways  of  doing  things.  According  to  Samanga,  the  Africa  opportunity  looks  like  this: •  55  countries •  33%  GDP  Nigeria,  SA  and  Egypt •  1,2  billion  people •  $2,5  trillion  market Most  of  the  $2,5  trillion  spend  is  in  three  countries:  Nigeria  20%,  Egypt  17%,  South  Africa  11%. 4IR  solutions  should  consider  inherent  fault  lines  in  our  socio-­economic  environment,  namely  racial  and  gender,  unemployment,  poor  service  delivery,  failing  SOEs  and  growing  poverty. Intsimbi  Future  Production  Technologies  partnered  with  government  and  industry  to  develop  learning  programmes  to  prepare  South  Africa.  A  high  percentage  RI OHDUQHUV KDYH TXDOLÂż HG WKURXJK WKLV LQLWLDWLYH LQFOXGLQJ WKH Âż UVW EODFN IHPDOH toolmaker  in  South  Africa. What  about  leadership  skills  over  the  next  15  years?  Weza  Moss,  AIDC  Eastern  Cape  board  FKDLU VXJJHVWHG WKH IROORZLQJ Âż YH VNLOOV were  essential  for  the  future: 1.  Technology  and  computer  skills

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‘Make use of smaller companies that have the equipment or skills that the larger companies do not want to invest in.’

2.  Programming  for  robotics  and  automation 3.  Critical  thinking 4.  Working  with  tools  and  technologies 5.  Digital  skills

Moss  also  said  that  there  are  some  expectations  from  leadership,  namely:  â€˘  Embrace  opinions •  Move  fast  with  change  and  don’t  micromanage •  Traditional  leaders  â€“  lead  effectively,  manage,  inspire  others •  Work  across  the  cultures •  Deal  with  temporal  and  virtual  teams Inclusivity,  diverse  opinions  and  skills A  research  group  at  the  University  of  Stellenbosch,  headed  by  Prof  Anton  du  Plessis,  focuses  on  3D  innovation  using  3D  scanning  to  measure  components  and  carry  out  failure  analysis.  This  method  allows  the  designer  and Â

manufacturer  to  immediately  see  where  WKH Ă€ DZV DUH LQ WKH SURGXFW DQG WR correct  them  before  production. However,  Prof  du  Plessis  said  that  the  main  limitation  to  the  large-­scale  use  of  3D  scanning  was  perceived  cost  and  not  understanding  nor  seeing  value  in  using  the  facility.  According  to  Prof  du  Plessis,  the  winning  strategies  for  4IR  include:  â€˘  Funding •  Positive  attitude •  Collaborate

•  Inclusivity  and  value  diverse  opinions  and  skills Dr  Louis  Tredoux,  senior  expert  for  composites  at  AAT  Composites  gave  an  overview  of  composite  applications  in  various  sectors,  including  wind  turbine  blades,  composite  bridges  and  low-­cost  housing  and  schools. Bernard  Reeksting,  retired  director  for  the  Centre  for  Polymer  Technology VSRNH DERXW UHF\FOLQJ FDUERQ Âż EUH composites  â€“  still  not  possible  in  SA,  but  on  the  increase  around  the  world. Â

Jendamark maps clear path through

Industry 4.0 technological maze Tools  to  manage  every  aspect  of  a  manufacturing  &  assembly  process Jendamark  Automation’s  CEO,  Quinton  Uren,  opened  the  two-­day  conference  with  a  fascinating  look  into  the  world  of  manufacturing  and  how  Industry  4.0  can  make  a  difference. “The  most  powerful  advanced  manufacturing  tool  is  collaboration,â€?  said  Uren,  and  from  what  each  presenter  delivered  over  the  next  24  hours,  this  was  proven  time  and  again. Based  in  Port  Elizabeth  but  serving  clients  worldwide,  Jendamark  has  mapped  a  clear  path  through  the  Industry  4.0  technological  maze  to  take  customers  into  the  future  of  automotive  manufacturing. The  company  has  pioneered  the  Odin  software  system.  Jendamark’s  fully  integrated  software  platform  is  named  for  the  one-­eyed  Norse  god  of  wisdom  who  sees  all,  â€˜Odin’.  From  individual  workstations  to  the  entire  production  line,  Odin  provides  the  tools  to  manage  every  aspect  of  a Â

manufacturing  and  assembly  process. Common  production  line  problems  include  increasingly  complex  manual  lines,  requiring  costly  operator  training;Íž  human  error  leading  to  potentially  FRVWO\ UDPLÂż FDWLRQV DQG WLPH GHOD\V D ODFN RI Ă€ H[LELOLW\ WR PHHW FXVWRP DVVHPEO\ DQG G\QDPLF production  requirements;Íž  lack  of  traceability  of  results  due  to  uncontrolled,  unaudited  processes  and  lack  of  real-­time  results  and  self-­service  reporting  on  manual  lines. Jendamark’s  Odin  software  platform  currently  features  three  custom  modules  designed  to  solve  problems  and  integrate  perfectly  with  any  production  facility.  The  platform  includes  a  standard  API,  which  allows  third-­party  developers  to  create  additional  customised  apps  for  optimising  a  production  line. • 7R Âż QG RXW PRUH YLVLW www.jendamark.co.za/odin-­software/

Quinton  Uren,  Jendamark  Automation,  MD,  who  was  awarded  the  â€˜All  Africa  Industrialist  of  the  Year’  at  the  2018  All  Africa  Business  Leaders  Awards

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Rare Plastics

in management buyout New owners intend to further improve the brand recognition in local, international markets RARE Plastics, Meyerton-­based HDPE pipe manufacturer and distributor, recently concluded a management buyout with former CEO, Renier Viljoen, and former sales director, Ashin Tasdhary, taking over the reins. Having been involved in the managing of the Rare Plastics business for some years, Viljoen and Tasdhary saw an opportunity to make an offer to the previous shareholders of the business. The MBO was concluded during the 4th quarter of 2019. The new shareholders will remain actively involved in the day-­to-­day operations of the company. There is no intention of changing the name of the company. Rare Plastics is recognised both locally and internationally as a producer of excellent quality HDPE pipes and the new owners intend to further improve the brand recognition in both local and international markets. “Due to the executive team being directly involved in the management of the company before the MBO, we plan to simply continue with business as usual,” said Viljoen. Rare Plastics was previously part of a larger group which included a steel pipe division, Rare Trading. The MBO transaction did not include the steel assets, and as such the steel division was closed down by its shareholders in December 2019. Rare Plastics owns a subsidiary in Zambia, Rare Construction Zambia, which will also continue to trade as per usual. “Locally, there will be some minor operational changes, which our clients will most likely not even be aware of, as we will continue to offer the same service and quality they have become accustomed to,” Viljoen added.

Renier Viljoen and Ashin Tasdhary

to focus its processes on delivery of pipes of exceptional quality to both local and international clients. “We are in the process of completing and commissioning our own inhouse butt welding facility at our premises in Meyerton. For this purpose we have constructed additional factory space of close to 600m2. The facility’s layout ZDV GHVLJQHG DQG EXLOW VSHFL¿ FDOO\ ZLWK butt welding of HDPE pipes in mind. The facility will increase our welding output due to improved material handling as well as provide a more controlled environment in which to perform welding. This will further increase the quality of our product offering,” Viljoen said. When welding is performed in a controlled environment E\ DSSURSULDWHO\ TXDOL¿ HG DQG H[SHULHQFHG ZHOGLQJ techinicians, it drastically reduces the possibility of contamination of the pipe materials, which could lead to inferior connections. The facility will be fully operational by the end of March 2020. 5DUH 3ODVWLFV KDV DOVR UHFHQWO\ LQYHVWHG LQ LWV RZQ À HHW of delivery vehicles to ensure improved deliveries to its clients. “We continue to maintain our memberships of both SAPPMA and IFPA, which affords our clients absolute peace of mind when using our pipes on projects,” Viljoen added.

“Rare Plastics will continue to strive to set the standard for quality in the HDPE markets”

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Inkulu further improves health & safety standards Safepro  OHS  manages  process  at  KZN  pipe  manufacturer ensure  his  plant  is  a  safe  place  for  all  staff  to  work  in.  INKULU  Plastic  Pipes  of  Hammarsdale,  KZN,  has  further  He  thus  engaged  the  services  of  Safepro  OHS  to  achieve  upped  its  health  &  safety  and  ISO  standards  compliance  this  goal.  After  what  was  a  fairly  lengthy  and  intensive  following  an  intensive  training  programme  over  the  duration  process  for  most  of  2019,  the  presentation  of  the  of  most  of  last  year. FHUWL¿ FDWHV ZDV PDGH RQ 1RYHPEHU DQG The  improved  LTIFR  (Lost  Time  Injury  Inkulu  (which  means  â€˜Big’  in  Zulu)  is  proud  Frequency  Rate)  rating  achieved  through  the  â€˜The improved to  have  achieved  ISO  45001  OHS  training  and  the  improved  awareness  of  LTIFR rating achieved FHUWL¿ FDWLRQ WKH 6$)(352 6WDU personnel  can  only  result  in  a  reduction  Award  and  ISO  14001  Environmental  in  lost  production  time  due  to  accidents  through the training and FHUWL¿ FDWLRQ 7KHVH FHUWL¿ FDWLRQV DUH or  injuries  at  the  work  place  â€“  and  the improved awareness FRXSOHG ZLWK ,QNXOX¶V DOUHDG\ FHUWL¿ HG therefore  lead  directly  to  improved  of personnel can only ISO  9001  quality  system. SURGXFWLRQ HI¿ FLHQFLHV DQG HYHQ result in a reduction in “Although  this  has  been  a  huge  better  margins. lost production time due to achievement  for  Inkulu  Plastic  Pipes,  The  process  was  conducted  by  accidents or injuries at Mr  Reddy  has  already  stated  that  his  Safepro  OHS  of  Durban,  an  organisation  QH[W WDUJHW LV WKH 6DIHSUR 6WDU UDWLQJ specialising  in  safety  compliance.  the workplace.’ to  be  met  by  the  end  of  2020  and  also  said  Safepro’s  safety  system  comprises  the  accomplishment  would  have  not  been  of  the  key  services  of  Compliance,  Risk  possible  without  the  team  effort  of  the  Inkulu  Management,  Process  Auditing,  LTIFR  and  training.  staff,  led  by  the  company’s  SHERQ  manager  Leon  Naicker,  The  Safepro  system  is  an  integrated  safety  system  who  spearheaded  this  entire  project  over  the  last  12  which  is  aligned  to  ISO  45001. months,  along  with  the  training  and  coordination  provided  Inkulu  CEO  Gabriel  Reddy,  who  has  close  to  40  years’  by  Safepro. experience  in  the  industry,  has  always  had  the  vision  to Â

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New accelerated weathering test system at Stellenbosch laboratory 22 FEB / MARCH 2020

Roediger  Agencies  installs  third  QUV  test  system ROEDIGER  Agencies,  the  Stellenbosch-­based  polymer  testing  laboratory,  has  recently  commissioned  a  new  QUV  accelerated  weathering  test  system,  further  upping  its  capability  to  run  outdoor  weathering  effect  tests  for  a  wide  variety  of  products. Tests  of  the  damage  caused  to  polymer,  composite  and  rubber  products  by  sunlight,  rain  and  dew  are  among  the  most  popular  conducted Â

by  Roediger  Agencies.  This  is  the  third  QUV  test  unit  installed  by  the  company  in  the  almost  three  decades  it  has  been  operating. In  a  few  weeks  or  months,  the  QUV  tester  can  reproduce  the  damage  that  occurs  over  months  or  years  outdoors.  To  simulate  outdoor  weathering,  the  QUV  accelerated  tester  exposes  materials  to  alternating  cycles  of  UV  light  and  moisture  at  controlled,  elevated  temperatures.  It  simulates  the  effects  of  sunlight  using  special  Ă€ XRUHVFHQW 89 ODPSV DQG WKDW RI GHZ and  rain  with  condensing  humidity  and/or  water  spray.  According  to  the  manufacturer  of  the  system,  Q-­Lab  of  the  USA,  the  QUV  accelerated  weathering  tester  is  the  simplest,  most  reliable,  and  easiest-­to-­use  weathering  tester  available. According  to  Dr  Andy  Roediger,  who  has  run  the  lab  since  1993,  the  QUV  test  is  the  closest  method  for  testing  for  degradation  and  although  the  unit  cannot  completely  simulate  the  effects  of  sunlight  (for  obvious  reasons)  or  dew,  the  results  give  a  very  clear  estimation  of  the  performance  of  products.  It  supplies  results  for  up  to  a  maximum  of  10  years  effect.

A  wide  variety  of  products  are  tested,  including  items  such  as  carpet  fabric.  Here  the  panel  positioning  the  test  samples  in  the  GHYLFH KDV EHHQ EULHĂ€ \ UHPRYHG WR VKRZ WKH VDPSOH UHYHDOLQJ WKH Ă€ XRUHVFHQW 89 light  operating  within  (the  chamber  can  test  up  to  48  specimens  simultaneously).  The  WHVWV SURGXFH XVDEOH UHVXOWV ZLWKLQ GHÂż QDEOH periods,  such  as  for  280  or  400  hours.  One  of  the  challenges  for  the  lab  is  that  UV  bulbs  are  costly

About  85%  of  the  samples  tested  pass. “The  main  factor  resulting  in  successful  product  introductions  is  UV  stabilisation,  as  much  in  amount  used  and  correct  choice  of  UV  stabiliser,  and  certain  pigments  such  as  red  and  purple  require  different  UV  stabilisers  to  say  green  and  beige.  Also,  the  addition  of  carbon  black  adds  to  UV  stabilisation,  more  so  than  white  titanium  dioxide,â€?  said  Roediger. “The  main  reasons  for  failure  are  inadequate  UV  stabilisation  and  incorrect  use  of  antioxidants,â€?  he  added. www.roedigeragencies.co.za

Wernich  Kßhn,  one  of  the  analytical  chemists  at  Roediger  Agencies  in  Stellenbosch,  with  the  new  QUV  accelerated  weathering  test  system  recently  commissioned.  The  unit  is  manufactured  by  Q-­Lab  of  the  USA

Vishva Exim expands its wings in Europe Danish Client Buys High Speed Flying Knife Bottom Seal Machine With 3 Servo System From The K Show 2019 VISHVA Exim, introduced its high speed Flying Knife Bottom Sealer with a 3-­servo system at K2019 – and managed to sell the machine to a customer in Denmark. Vishva Exim is a leading manufacturer and exporter of plastics processing machinery, including bag makers, slitters and recycling lines, of which the VELOSS is a renowned brand very popular in South Africa.

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BASF engineering materials now supplied by Ultrapolymers ‘Ultra’  materials  move  to  Ultrapolymers  stable SUPPLY  and  technical  support  for  the  BASF  engineering  plastics  business  portfolio  in  South  Africa  will  from  1  March  be  managed  by  Ultraolymers. “Our  partner  Ultrapolymers  will  take  over  the  responsibility  of  our  engineering  plastics  business  portfolio,â€?  said  Thandeka  Molakeng,  head  of  sales:  Africa  for  BASF’s  performance  materials  buisness. “We  are  convinced  this  change  will  offer  you  an  improved  buying  experience  as  we  have  seen  in  other  markets  in  which  we  have  also  successfully  partnered  with  Ultrapolymers  over  many  years,â€?  she  added. The  performance  polymers  UltramidÂŽ,  UltradurÂŽ,  UltraformÂŽ  and  UltrasonÂŽ  are  affected  by  the  change.

•   Established  in  Belgium  in  2002,  Ultrapolymers  is  part  of  Ravago  Group.  It  has  in  the  nearly  two  decades  since  become  a  respected  leader  in  polymer  distribution.  In  South  Africa,  the  company  has  RIÂż FHV LQ -RKDQQHVEXUJ DQG VXSSOLHV QDWLRQDOO\ www.ultrapolymers.com

Thandeka  Molakeng,  head  of  sales:  Africa  for  BASF’s  Performance  Materials  business;Íž  Geoff  Barends,  director  of  Ultrapolymers  South  Africa;Íž  Dietmar  Telle,  director  for  sales  &  distribution  for  EMEA  at  BASF;Íž  Noel  Macheke,  technical  service  at  Ultrapolymers  SA;Íž  and  Greg  Schneider,  director  of  Ultrapolymers  SA,  following  the  announcement  of  the  change

Sew-Eurodrive sets benchmark for Industry 4.0 in SA Range  of  solutions  for  its  concept  of  the  lean  Sm@rt  factory WITH  the  advent  of  Industry  4.0  set  to  change  the  face  of  industry  and  production,  Sew-­Eurodrive  has  a  range  of  solutions  for  its  concept  of  the  Lean  Sm@rt  Factory.  This  is  based  on  the  paradigm  shift  introduced  by  new  technologies  such  as  big  data,  embedded  computing,  the  Internet  of  Things  (IoT),  and  cloud  computing  in  the  production  environment. The  MovigearÂŽ  mechatronic  drive  system  from  Sew-­ (XURGULYH LV GHVLJQHG IRU Ă€ H[LEOH XVH DFURVV YDULRXV communication  infrastructures.  It  is  ideal  for  decentralised  ¿ HOG DSSOLFDWLRQV )HDWXUHV LQFOXGH D FRPSDFW GHVLJQ DQG RSWLPDO LQWHJUDWLRQ RI FRPSRQHQWV ZLWK SHUPDQHQW Âż HOG synchronous  motor,  gear  unit,  and  integrated  electronics. 0RYLJHDU LV HVSHFLDOO\ WDLORUHG IRU HIÂż FLHQW XVH LQ WKH general  materials-­handling  sector.  It  is  available  in  two  sizes  and  three  electrical  performance  classes  for  a  total  of  four  communication  variants.  Energy  savings  of  up  to  50%  are  possible  due  to  the  seamless  interplay  between  the  IE4-­ UDWHG PRWRU HIÂż FLHQW JHDU XQLW DQG LQWHJUDWHG HOHFWURQLFV 24 FEB / MARCH 2020

“Perfectly-­matched  components,  combined  with  the  energy  optimisation  of  the  overall  system,  facilitate  high  V\VWHP HIÂż FLHQF\ 7KHVH IHDWXUHV PDNH WKH 0RYLJHDU mechatronic  drive  solution  a  cost-­effective,  power-­ optimised,  total  solution,â€?  said  Sew-­Eurodrive  MD,  Raymond  Obermeyer. Flexible,  compact  and  intelligent  Movidrive  B  drive  inverters  save  space  in  the  control  cabinet.  In  addition,  they  are  equipped  with  integrated  IPOSplus  positioning  and  sequence  control  as  standard  features.  These  inverters  are  ideal  for  asynchronous  AC  or  synchronous  servo  drives. “The  basic  concept  behind  Industry  4.0  is  to  leverage  information  technology  in  order  to  integrate  business  and  HQJLQHHULQJ SURFHVVHV IRU PRUH Ă€ H[LEOH HIÂż FLHQW DQG time-­independent  production  in  a  range  of  applications  and  industries.  At  the  same  time,  high  quality  and  lower  costs  are  a  given.  Sew-­Eurodrive’s  approach  combines  the  basic  tenets  of  Industry  4.0  with  its  benchmark-­setting  solutions  and  concepts,â€?  Obermeyer  added.

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MGMW acquires Fine Fit engineering company, ups capacity

MGMW  now  one  of  the  largest  barrel/screw  refurbishment  companies  in  Southern  Africa MGMW  Trading  has  taken  over  Fine  Fit  Engineering,  a  Johannesburg  metal  working  operation  specialising  in  milling  and  turning, The  two  companies  are  now  working  together  under  one  roof  and  the  introduced  skills  have  enabled  MGMW  to  up  its  capacity  â€“  to  the  point  where  MGMW  is  now  one  of  the  largest  barrel  and  screw  refurbishment  company  in  Southern  Africa. Gunther  Maralik,  renowned  in  the  industry  for  his  commitment  to  convertors  for  over  40  years,  handed  RYHU WKH UHLQV WR KLV VRQ :RO¿ 0DUDOLN HLJKW \HDUV DJR :RO¿ KDV PDGH D name  for  himself  as  one  who  is  always  helpful  and  who  accommodates  26 FEB / MARCH 2020

FOLHQWV¶ UHTXHVWV HYHQ WKH PRVW GLI¿ FXOW problems.  He  gained  experience  in  the  barrel  and  screw  sector,  as  well  as  the  wide  range  of  machinery  in  which  these  essential  components  are  used,  from  the  knowledge  and  insight  handed  down  by  his  father.  Gunther,  meanwhile,  remains  involved  by  helping  out  when  needed. MGMW  specialises  in  the  refurbishment  of  barrels  and  screws  for  both  extruders  and  injection  moulding  machines  as  well  as  extrusion  dies  and  T-­dies  and  general  engineering  and  refurbishment  of  granulators  and  VKUHGGHUV ,W DOVR VSHFLDOLVHV LQ GLI¿ FXOW tasks  such  as  joining  broken  screws  and  screenchangers;;  in  fact,  it  handles  all  ZZZ PJPZWUDGLQJ FRP

jobs  to  service  the  extrusion  sector. The  company  also  represents  Hi-­Tech  China,  a  manufacturer  of  integrated  recycling  systems,  where  â€“  no  surprise  â€“  the  barrel  and  screw  components  are  tested  to  the  absolute  limit  (due  to  the  nature  of  recycling,  particularly  of  post-­ consumer  material).  It  also  supplies  after  sales  service  for  Hi-­Tech  machines  in  operation  around  the  country. MGMW  can  supply  barrels  and  screws  for  any  application;;  screws  can  be  through  hardened,  nitrided  or  bimetallic,  meeting  the  most  complicated  designs  to  certify  customer  needs.  It  DOVR UHFRPPHQGV ¿ W IRU SXUSRVH EDUUHOV and  screws  to  improve  performance  and  productivity  of  manufactured  products.

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Plastics industry upbeat following success of plastics colloquium

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Major step forward in preventing plastic from entering rivers and oceans PLASTICS/SA, the umbrella body representing all sectors of the South African Plastics Industry (including polymer producers and importers, converters, machine suppliers, fabricators and recyclers) has congratulated the Department of Environmental Affairs, Forestry and Fisheries (DEAFF) on the hosting of a very successful Plastics Colloquium in Boksburg recently. According to Anton Hanekom, executive director of Plastics|SA, DEAFF Minister Barbara Creecy’s pro-­active approach, openness DQG ZLOOLQJQHVV WR OHDUQ ¿ UVW KDQG DERXW WKH PDQ\ VXFFHVVIXO projects that the various role-­players in the plastics industry have initiated and been running over the past 10 years was admirable. “Plastics/SA and the four plastic Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs);; Petco, Polyco, SAVA and the Polystyrene Association of SA have launched various recovery and recycling projects, with which we have had great success. It was encouraging that Minister Creecy created an opportunity for the industry to showcase these achievements to her, her department and other environmental groups. Instead of blindly bowing to the pressure of anti-­plastic campaigners, she expressed a willingness to engage with us,” Hanekom added.

An estimated 500 people representing the entire plastics value chain attended the Plastics Colloquium over two days in November last year, which was presented in collaboration with the Consumer Goods Council South Africa (CGCSA) and Plastics/SA. More than 50 exhibitions demonstrated the plastics industry and other stakeholders’ commitment to Extended Producer Responsibility, recycling and creating a circular economy. Attendees represented government, civil society, brand owners, recyclers, waste management companies, waste pickers, NGO’s and SMMEs who were all encouraged to attend the presentations, panel discussions and visit the exhibitions. Minister Creecy praised the work done by both government and the private sector in terms of the setting up of infrastructure for the recovery and recycling of plastic and the informal sector for collecting much of these materials, but warned that the evidence suggested much more still needed to be done. “Evidence suggests that whilst a lot has been done, but much more needs to be done. It is time to combine the wealth of collective H[SHULHQFH WR UHORRN DW WKH FRPSOH[ DQG GLI¿ FXOW problem,” she added. “It is time to combine the wealth of collective experience to UHORRN DW WKH FRPSOH[ DQG GLI¿ FXOW SUREOHP &RQVLGHULQJ WKH whole value chain and lifecycle of products, the aim is to develop a comprehensive plan part of an ongoing initiative that would engage all citizens to create a love for South Africa and the environment,” Creecy said, highlighting the need for a holistic

It is time to combine the wealth of collective experience to relook at the complex and difficult problem.

Toasting the success of the 2019 Plastics Colloquium are Anton Hanekom (Plastics/SA), Minister Barbara Creecy (DEAFF), Patricia Pillay (CGCSA) and Simon Mbata (SA Waste Pickers Association)

approach  to  be  taken  in  line  with  the  principles  of  the  circular  economy.   â€œWe  found  it  hugely  reassuring  to  hear  that  the  Minister  shares  our  passion  to  get  South  Africans  recycling  and  separating  their  waste  at  home.  By  implementing  effective  waste  management  services  at  municipalities  around  the  country,  we  will  be  able  to  get  access  to  good  quality,  recyclable  waste  and  reduce  the  burden  RQ RXU FRXQWU\ÂśV ODQGÂżOOV 7KLV ZLOO DOVR EH a  major  step  forward  in  preventing  plastic  from  entering  our  rivers  and,  eventually,  the  sea,â€?  Hanekom  added. Another  major  focus  at  the  Plastics  Colloquium  was  the  importance  and   value  of  creating  a  circular  economy.   â€œWaste  can  be  converted  into  value.  Every  ton  of  waste  that  ends  up  on  dumpsites  creates  one  job  opportunity.  However,  every  ton  of  waste  that  gets Â

recycled  creates  18  jobs,â€?  the  Minister  stressed. Key  to  creating  a  circular  economy  is  ensuring  that  plastic  products  and  packaging  are  designed  with  their  UHF\FODELOLW\ LQ PLQG 7R WKLV HQG WKH challenge  was  made  to  brand  owners,  packaging  designers  and  manufacturers  to  design  products  that  are  not  only  ¿W IRU SXUSRVH EXW DOVR HQYLURQPHQWDOO\ responsible.  Looking  ahead  and  explaining  what  the  next  steps  will  be,  Hanekom  said  the  Minister  and  her  team  will  be  drawing  up  a  master  plan,  consisting  of  targets  and  timeframes,  in  consultation  with  industry. Âł7KH ZRUNLQJ JURXSV RI WKH 6$ ,QLWLDWLYH to  End  Plastic  Waste  will  continue  their  work  and  will  be  giving  quarterly  feedback  WR WKH 0LQLVWHU DERXW WKHLU SURJUHVV 7KH\ KDYH EHHQ WDVNHG WR GHYHORS HYLGHQFH

EDVHG VROXWLRQV WKDW ZLOO ÂżW RXU XQLTXH South  African  context,  and  come  back  with  suggestions  and  recommendations.  A  second  Plastics  Colloquium  is  proposed  for  next  year  to  monitor  the  progress  made  and  ensure  that  the  plans  are  implemented  effectively  and  that  all  of  the  talking  that  has  happened  until  now,  doesn’t  end  up  as  empty  promises,â€?   he  explained.  â€œWe  are  optimistic  about  what  the  future  holds  for  the  plastics  industry  and  WKH UHVW RI WKH FRXQWU\ DV D ZKROH ,W LV FOHDU WKDW IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH LQ PDQ\ \HDUV a  relationship  of  trust  has  developed  between  government,  industry  and  RWKHU UROH SOD\HUV 7KHUH LV D VSLULW of  cooperation  and  a  willingness  to  ZRUN VKRXOGHU WR VKRXOGHU WR ÂżQG WKH best  solution  possible  for  everybody  concerned,â€?  Hanekom  concluded.

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National Urethane Industries

buys Kasodur TPU plant Shifts  production  to  Johannesburg  and  gets  thumbs  up  from  customers NATIONAL  Urethane  Industries  of  Johannesburg  completed  the  purchase  of  the  thermoplastic  polyurethanes  business  of  Kasodur  in  November  last  year  in  a  move  which  NUI’s  Donovan  Slade  says  has  been  well  received  by  its  customers. NUI  is  an  already  well  established  manufacturer  of  â€˜CASE’  products  (coatings,  adhesives,  sealants  and  elastomers) Â

,QHRV 6W\UROXWLRQ LQWURGXFH Æœ UVW standard ABS grades with PCR material The  two  new  ABS  grades  contain  50%  and  70%  of  post-­consumer  recycled  material INEOS  Styrolution,  the  global  leader  LQ VW\UHQLFV KDV LQWURGXFHG LWV ¿ UVW ABS  (acrylonitrile  butadiene  styrene)  grades  with  mechanically  recycled  FRQWHQW PDNLQJ WKHP WKH ¿ UVW products  of  the  newly  launched  ECO  family.  The  new  Terluran®  ECO  GP-­22  JUDGH LV WKH ¿ UVW FRQWULEXWLRQ IURP Ineos  Styrolution  to  meet  Ineos’  pledge  to  incorporate  at  least  325  kilo  tons  per  year  of  recycled  materials  into  its  products. The  two  new  grades  Terluran  ECO  GP-­22  MR50  and  Terluran  ECO  GP-­22  MR70  contain  50  and  70%  of  recycled  post-­consumer  waste  from  electrical  and  electronic  equipment  www.brenntag.com/south-­africa

(WEEE),  respectively.  Both  grades  will  be  available  in  black. The  new  material  is  intended  to  address  primarily  application  designers  of  new  household  and  electronics  applications.  Several  European  blue-­chip  companies  have  already  started  to  evaluate  the  new  PDWHULDO DQG SODQ ¿ UVW DSSOLFDWLRQV WR enter  the  market  soon.

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Donovan Slade of National Urethane Industries with the TPU compounding extruder and downstream plant purchased from Kasodur. It is now manufacturing the Kasodur range of TPU materials at its Joburg premises, whereas it was previously supplying the ingredients to the company in the Western Cape

for the polyurethanes sector. It had previously been supplying various PU materials and ingredients to Kasodur, which was based in Wellington in the Western Cape, and supplying a range of TPU material grades to component manufacturers. It was if anything a fortuitous development when Kasodur decided to exit the sector last year, creating the opportunity for NUI to take over the production itself and supply its customers directly from its premises in Isando. NUI purchased the entire plant and moved it to Johannesburg and, after a few teething issues, production got off to a smooth start. “I don’t know why we didn’t do it before,” said Slade, who complimented Alan Richards of Kasodur for the manner in which the transaction was handled. NUI and Kasodur had been cooperating

for an extended period before and the exchange was completed smoothly, VSHFL¿ FDOO\ WKDW WKH HTXLSPHQW DUULYHG LQ fully serviced and operational condition. NUI had been upgrading its plant – including extruders, reactors/blenders DQG GULHUV ± DQG WKH .DVRGXU HTXLSPHQW ¿ WWHG LQ QHDWO\ ,WV 738 PDWHULDOV DUH used in a variety of sheet and component products for abrasive and high-­impact applications (such as the mining and agriculture sectors) where the material’s resilience allows for extended performance. Exports have become important to NUI and it is achieving success in markets in SE Asia, such as Thailand and Vietnam, which was previously considered impossible. www.urethanes.co.za FEB / MARCH 2020 31

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Pastoral  scenes  such  as  this  of  a  rubber  plantation  belie  the  crisis  WKH QDWXUDO UXEEHU VHFWRU ¿ QGV LWVHOI in  presently.  Small  growers  (over  RI 15 LV SURGXFHG E\ IDUPHUV on  average  each  cultivating  a  two-­ KHFWDUH VLWHV VWUXJJOH WR GHDO ZLWK WKH SULFH YRODWLOLW\ DQG KDYH YHU\ ORZ comprehension  of  the  futures  market  WKDW GRPLQDWHV JOREDO 15 WUDGH

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Initiative  aims  to  create  industry  and  consumer  awareness  for  fair,  equitable  and  sustainable  NR  trade HALCYON  Agri,  the  world’s  leading  natural  rubber  supply  company,  has  launched  BOUNCE,  a  movement  to  drive  industry  and  consumer  change  for  an  equitable  NR  industry. BOUNCE  is  a  call-­to-­action  for  suppliers,  manufacturers  and  stakeholders  to  develop  and  adopt  a  set  of  sustainability  standards  for  natural  rubber  production.  The  movement  also  aims  to  increase  consumer  awareness  of  how  NR  is  made  and  to  encourage  them  to  demand  a  sustainable  option  when  purchasing  rubber  goods. NR  is  a  staple  component  in  consumer  goods  across  the  transport,  health  and  leisure  sectors  and  is  used  daily  by  billions  of  people  worldwide.  For  all  the  evolutions  and  innovations  in  automotive  and  aviation  manufacturing  over  the  last  decade,  there  has  been  no  replacement  for  the  role  of  NR  in  transport  and  mobility  sectors.  In  fact,  we  are  far  closer  to  replacing  the  driver  in  a  car  than  the  NR  in  its  tyres.  However,  its  journey  from  rubber  tree  to  consumer  is  poorly  understood  by  most,  and  therein  lies  one  of  the  main  reasons  for  the  material’s  struggles.  Demand  for  NR  continues  to  grow  worldwide:  global  consumption  rose  from  an  estimated  10  million  tonnes  in  2010  to  14  million  in  2019,  yet  at  the  same  time  its  supply  is  becoming  less  and  less  sustainable.  According  to  Robert  Meyer,  CEO  of  Halcyon  Agri,  an  outdated  pricing  system,  severe  pay  inequality  in  the  industry  and  underinvested  and  uneducated  farming  practices  have  left  many  smallholders  IDFLQJ Âż QDQFLDO UXLQ KDYLQJ FDXVHG VLJQLÂż FDQW GHIRUHVWDWLRQ when  prices  were  excessively  high  only  a  few  years  ago. About  92%  of  NR  output  globally  is  produced  by  an  estimated  six  million  subsistence  small  farmers  across  South-­East  Asia  and  Africa.  Now,  in  a  reverse  of  the  recent  high  prices,  unsustainably  low  prices  are  putting  immense  pressure  on  these  famers  and  the  natural  environments  they  work  in  â€“  which  has  left  the  rubber  industry  in  disarray,  verging  on  collapse. “Simply  put,  the  natural  rubber  industry  is  headed  for  crisis  â€“  one  that  will  have  a  huge  ripple  effect  across  all  of  the  sectors  it  supplies,â€?  said  Meyer. To  address  these  issues,  BOUNCE  proposes  six  key  changes  (see  adjacent  panel)  for  the  industry  to  adopt,  each  anchored  by  a  United  Nations  Sustainable  Development  Goals  initiative.  7KHVH 6'*V IRUP WKH JXLGLQJ SULQFLSOHV WKDW GHÂż QH WKH %281&( movement.  It  is  BOUNCE’s  long-­term  aim  that  these  standards  be  used  to  develop  a  framework  for  sustainable  rubber  and  a  stamp  of  approval  that  consumers  understand  and  trust. “When  buying  almost  any  other  product,  consumers  have  a  sustainable  or  fair  trade  option  to  consider  â€“  and  increasingly  they  are  making  that  choice,â€?  said  Singapore-­based  Meyer. “The  end  goal  for  BOUNCE  is  to  be  a  hallmark  for  sustainable  rubber  produced  in  a  fair  and  equitable  manner  to  all  supply  chain  participants.  This  will  allow  the  producers  32

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Objectives of BOUNCE THE  main  objectives  of  BOUNCE  include  to: •  pay  farmers  at  least  their  domestic  minimum  wage •  factor  production  costs  into  the  price  of  natural  rubber •  invest  in  innovation  and  digitization •  support  a  transparent  and  sustainable  supply  chain • LQFHQWLYLVH IDUPHUV WR Âż JKW FOLPDWH FKDQJH •  encourage  sustainable  farming  practices For  more  info  about  the  Sustainable  Development  Goals,  visit   https://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/ sustainable-­development-­goals/ $V D Âż UVW VWHS RI FUHDWLQJ D FRDOLWLRQ RI LQGXVWU\ DQG consumer  backing  for  positive  change,  BOUNCE  is  calling  for  pledges  of  support.  Pledges  can  be  made  via  BOUNCE’s  website   https://www.demandsustainablerubber.org/ of  products  that  contain  NR  to  carry  the  BOUNCE  hallmark  all  WKH ZD\ WKURXJK WR WKH Âż QDO FRQVXPHU ZKR FDQ LQ WXUQ PDNH an  educated  choice,â€?  said  Meyer. Price  volatility Part  of  the  problem  for  the  NR  sector  is  that  it  takes  extended  periods  for  new  capacity  to  enter  the  market.  The  RXWSXW IURP VLJQLÂż FDQW QHZ SODQWLQJV RI UXEEHU Âą PDLQO\ LQ non-­traditional  origins  such  as  the  Mekong  delta  in  Vietnam  and  West  Africa,  but  also  in  northern  and  NE  Thailand  â€“  had  come  to  market  from  2013  to  2018.  This  new  supply  brought  market  prices  down  and  masked  a  dearth  of  replanting  in  the  traditional  sources  of  rubber  production,  in  places  like  Indonesia,  southern  Thailand  and  Malaysia.  In  these  areas,  farmers  have  over-­tapped  their  trees  to  combat  low  prices. Yet,  the  farmers  have  no  choice  but  to  over-­tap.  A  farmer’s  income  is  price  multiplied  with  volume:  when  one  goes  down,  the  other  must  go  up  in  order  to  maintain  income  levels.  Add  FRQVXPHU SULFH LQĂ€ DWLRQ RI LQ WKHVH DUHDV DQG WKH SOLJKW these  farmers  have  had  to  face  becomes  obvious. In  late-­2016,  a  new  force  emerged  on  the  global  NR  stage:  non-­ governmental  organisations  (NGOs)  and  civil  society  organisations  (CSOs)  started  to  investigate  the  NR  industry,  especially  recent  cases  of  deforestation  and  land-­grabbing.  Aided  by  modern  satellite  imagery,  they  quickly  concluded  that  the  last  rubber  bull  market  (which  ended  in  2012)  had  caused  widespread  deforestation  in  ecologically  very  sensitive  areas  such  as  the  Mekong  Delta  in  Vietnam  and  central  Borneo.  Just  as  the  automotive  industry  began  pleading  mea  culpa  on  charges  of  rigging  diesel  exhaust  emission  tests,  a  couple  of  activist  CSOs  shone  the  spotlight  on  the  tyre  industry  and  its  impact  on  the  biosphere.

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WR D WRQ EHWZHHQ DQG 7KH ¿ JXUH FRXOG continue to climb and could reach $1650 later in the year. He estimates that a price level around $2200 is needed to stabilize the decline in future output – and prevent widespread NR shortage from 2021 onwards. Runaway rubber prices might sound appealing for some (manufacturers and suppliers), but their impact is temporary for the market, and disastrous for the planet. High prices cause widespread deforestation and new plantings, which only serves to bring prices crashing back down a few years later. “This feast-­to-­famine price cycle is the result of a futures market that doesn’t understand fundamentals anymore,” said Meyer. This is not an issue unique to NR. Coffee and cocoa farmers – to name but two – are suffering the same. Never has demand for mobility, coffee or chocolate been higher, and never have the farmers producing these crops been more destitute.

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Fast forward to today, where stakeholders have joined forces in the Global Platform for Sustainable NR (GPSNR). Why is this relevant? Because recent plantings of NR in controversial areas have quietly been declared ‘off-­limits’ for conscientious purchasers of NR, which includes many of the world’s leading tyre makers. They simply cannot reconcile their sustainability policies and OEM supply contracts with the heavily scrutinised and penalised automotive industry with the notion of buying rubber from questionable origins. Against this background, the International Tripartite Rubber &RXQFLO ZDUQV RI D VXSSO\ GH¿ FLW RI XS WR RQH PLOOLRQ PHWULF WRQV for 2020, which equates to a reduction in output of as much as seven percent. The supply issues faced are structural. There is no amount of money that can make rubber trees grow faster, or reverse their age. But what about demand? According to virtually all forecasts that are available, demand will do what it always does: track global GDP. According to Meyer, prices of tyre grade NR appreciated by

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NATURAL RUBBER. THE SUSTAINABLE CHOICE. West African Group in partnership with Centrotrade supplying Natural Rubber to the South African market.

Tel: +27 31 202 3900 Email: info@westafricangroup.co.za Website: www.westafricangroup.co.za

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BT Industrial invests in

HDPE pipe plant

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CEO Circle initiative supporting small business development. The CEO Circle itself consists of 50 of South Africa’s largest companies. “Entrepreneurship is incredibly daunting. You have to overcome many challenges. One of the biggest is self-­doubt, because not everything that you do works, and it takes a long time before your vision is actually realised. I think that, for me, winning this award, and having our business evaluated by these esteemed CEOs, who are effectively driving the South African economy, is testament to the fact that I am on the right course, and that what I am doing delivers real value,” Lekola comments. “The developmental trajectory of Africa is dependent on basic infrastructure such as electricity and freshwater supply. The company’s current strategy is to expand its footprint in South Africa, in addition to supplying the Southern African Development Community (SADC) community at present,”

he adds. In addition, BT Industrial intends to establish production hubs to service burgeoning regions like East and West Africa, where major water and power generation projects are underway at present. “In terms of exports, we also plan to diversify LQWR DQFLOODU\ PDUNHWV VXFK DV ¿ EUH RSWLFV DQG DXWRPRWLYH components. This will afford us the opportunity to intensify our export drive both on the continent, and even into Latin America,” Lekola said. As a continent-­wide player, BT Industrial is aiming for a 60:40 export ration. “In order to secure South Africa’s economic future, we need to drive exports. A key differentiator for us, compared to our competitors, is our high level of product development. We do not want to restrict ourselves to being a price-­only player, DQG WKHUHIRUH KDYH LQYHVWHG VLJQL¿ FDQWO\ LQ GHYHORSLQJ RXU intellectual property,” Lekola concludes.

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What is

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recycling?

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What a shot! – The  Fanuc  Roboshot  injection  moulding  machines  operate  with  robots  in  a  separate  unmanned  room  at  Pressure  Die  Castings  in  Pietermaritzburg,  the  result  being  that  the  systems  operate  24/7  with  minimal  attention  required

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Pressure Die Castings uses full range of Fanuc systems Maritzburg  manufacturer  uses  Fanuc  CNC  controls,  industrial  robots,  CNC  milling  and  injection  machines PRESSURE  Die  Castings  in  Pietermaritzburg,  one  of  South  Africa’s  top  metal  castings  businesses  (actually  one  of  only  a  few  to  survive  and  remain  competitive),  is  making  extensive  use  of  technology  from  Fanuc,  including  the  Japanese  equipment  manufacturer’s  CNC  control  systems,  industrial  robots,  CNC  milling  machines  and  now  also  its  injection  moulding  machines. PDC,  as  the  Willowton-­based  enterprise  is  known,  has  been  committed  to  automating  production  for  some  time  (without  reducing  staff  numbers  mind  you),  at  least  partly  due  to  the  fact  that  PDQ\ RI WKH PHWDO FRPSRQHQWV LW PDNHV FDQ EH GLI¿ FXOW WR KDQGOH at  the  elevated  temperatures  used  during  production.

The  tie-­up  between  the  companies  started  some  years  ago  when  PDC  purchased  various  Fanuc  controlled  CNC  machines.  Following  that  successful  introduction,  the  process  went  up  a  gear  when  PDC  installed  one  of  the  Fanuc  â€˜i’  series  robots.  With  its  user-­ friendly  R-­30iB  controllers,  these  robots  are  capable  of  demanding  production  and  related  actions.  Fanuc  manufactures  a  truly  wide  range  of  robots,  for  â€˜payloads’  from  500g  up  to  2,3  tons  and  a  substantial  number  of  these  robots,  big  and  small,  are  now  at  work  at  PDC. This  was  followed  progressively  by  the  introduction  of  Fanuc  Robodrill  CNC  milling  machines,  working  together  with  the  Fanuc Â

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The  Fanuc  robots  perform  a  vital  role  at  PDC,  in  both  the  injection  moulding  and  metal  castings  divisions  of  the  EXVLQHVV ZLWK WKHLU À H[LELOLW\ UHOLDELOLW\ DQG FRQVLVWHQF\ boosting  production

robots,  to  cut  metal  for  the  production  of  their  products.  These  systems  run  continuous  production  with  no  human  intervention. Then  the  next,  and  possibly  least  anticipated,  step  was  to  get  involved  in  the  injection  moulding  of  plastic  components,  including  items  such  as  handles  and  parts  for  the  building,  plumbing  and  lighting  sector,  which  are  the  core  of  PDC’s  product  output.  Production  of  these  components  was  previously  contracted  out.  PDC  has  since  2016  commissioned  a  number  of  the  Fanuc  Roboshot  injection  moulding  systems.  Not  surprisingly,  Fanuc  robots  are  also  used  in  the  injection  â€˜production  cell’.

•    Fanuc,  which  is  well-­known  for  its  distinctive  livery  (of  its  machines,  overalls  as  well  as  the  exteriors  and  interiors  of  its  buildings)  operates  its  own  subsidiary,  Fanuc  South  Africa,  one  of  the  few  global  equipment  suppliers  to  do  so.  The  group  RSHUDWHV VXFK RI¿ FHV JOREDOO\

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Former  Nampak  CEO,  AndrÊ  De  Ruyter,  cuts  the  ribbon  at  the  new  Technical  Hub  in  Roodepoort

Nampak Liquid Cartons opens new tech hub NAMPAK,  Africa’s  largest  packaging  company,  opened  the  Liquid  Carton  divisions’  new  Technical  Hub  in  Roodepoort,  Johannesburg  in  December  2019.  In  one  of  his  last  RIÂż FLDO DFWV EHIRUH OHDYLQJ WR KHDG XS Eskom,  Nampak  CEO  AndrĂŠ  de  Ruyter,  unveiled  the  Nampak  Liquid  Cartons  Technical  Hub. The  new  plant  complements  Nampak’s  existing  liquid  carton  IDFLOLWLHV ZKLFK LQFOXGH D VDOHV RIÂż FH LQ Bryanston,  Gauteng,  a  printing  plant  in  Isithebe,  KZN,  an  R+D  facility  in  Cape  Town,  and  sister  carton  producing  plants  in  both  Malawi  and  Zambia. Nampak  Liquid  Cartons’  new  Technical  Hub  was  custom  built  to  maintain  and  service  the  growing  pool  of  OLTXLG FDUWRQ Âż OOLQJ PDFKLQHV IRU WKH IRRG and  beverage  industry,  such  as  dairy,  water  and  fruit  juice.

Nampak Plastics Europe sold NAMPAK  Plastics  Europe  has  been  sold  to  investment  fund  group  to  Bellcave  for  an  undisclosed  amount.  Former  Nampak  CEO  AndrĂŠ  de  Ruyter  said  the  sale  was  â€œin  line  with  Nampak’s  ongoing  strategy  to  sharpen  our  focus  on  strategic  substrates,  to  optimise  and  improve  returns  on  capital  and  reinforce  our  strategic  intentâ€?. The  sale  took  place  on  12  December  and  was  effective  immediately  and  included  a  pension  fund  liability.  There  were  no  conditions  precedent  and  no  regulatory  approvals  were  required.  Nampak  Plastics  Europe  is  a  market  leading  manufacturer  and  packaging  supplier  to  the  UK  dairy  sector  of  HDPE  bottles  with  a  34%  share  of  the  UK  milk  bottle  market. 40 FEB / MAR 2020

Yizumi injection systems prove a hit at Marula KZN  manufacture  likes  Yizumi  technology,  service  by  Mould  Base  SA

DAVE  Moore  of  Mould  Base  SA,  who  represents  Guangdong-­based  Yizumi  Precision  Machinery  in  Southern  Africa,  had  a  busy  end  to  2019  with  the  installation  of  three  injection  moulding  machines  at  KZN-­based  Marula  Plastics  in  October. Rob  Lang  of  Marula  made  the  move  over  to  Yizumi  around  three  years  ago  with  the  purchase  of  a  1100-­ton  machine  for  the  manufacture  of  large  plastic  crates,  which  is  Marula’s  core  business.  Lang  was  so  impressed  with  the  machine  that  he  has  developed  a  strong  liking  for  the  Yizumi  technology.  An  increase  in  orders  resulted  in  the  purchase  of  the  three  Yizumi  machines,  including  480,  650  and  700-­ton  units,  a  veritable  bank  of  Yizumis. 7KH WRQ V\VWHP ZDV WKH Âż UVW two-­platen  unit  of  Yizumi’s  D1  range  to  be  installed  in  the  SA  market.  All  three  of  these  machines  were  ordered  with  Yizumi  robotic  systems  for  part  removal  to  improve  productivity  and  to  prevent  operator  fatigue.  (Another  1200-­ton Â

two-­platen  machine  has  since  been  installed  at  another  Durban  automotive  component  manufacturer,  for  Toyota.) Yizumi  is  now  one  of  the  largest  manufacturers  of  plastic  processing  equipment  globally.  Its  focus  is  to  be  the  best,  not  the  biggest,  which  is  contrary  to  the  aim  of  many  Chinese  machine  makers.  Sales  have  increased  annually  in  the  South  African  market  and  have  put  Yizumi  in  the  top  four  suppliers  of  Asian  made  equipment  regularly. “I  base  this  business  on  service,â€?  said  Moore. “Many  customers  are  not  happy  with  the  service  they  receive  from  agents,  and  this  has  allowed  us  to  improve  our  sales  every  year  since  2015.  It’s  a  competitive  market  and  our  prices  and  quality  are  excellent.  We  now  have  machines  in  the  automotive  sector  as  well  as  the  packaging,  housewares  and  industrial  components  segments. “Yizumi  has  solutions  for  complicated  automotive  parts,  high-­speed  packaging,  two-­colour  parts,  PET  preforms, Â

7KH QHZ <L]XPL PDFKLQHV KDYH ¿ WWHG LQ QHDWO\ DW 0DUXODœV SODQW LQ +DPPDUVGDOH DQG with  the  addition  of  Yizumi  part  removal  robots,  have  upped  production  rates

Arrie Louwrens (Yizumi technician), Preston Pandaram (factory manager at Marula), Rob Lang (owner of Marula Plastics), Dave Moore of Mould Base SA and Nonkosi Zondo (production manager at Marula)

cosmetic packaging, silicon moulding and conventional mouldings,” added Moore. Marula Plastics is primarily a contract moulding company with moulding machines ranging from 60 to 1100 tons. The business manufactures parts for a diverse range of blue-­chip companies, ranging from automotive goods to reusable

industrial packaging. Marula opened for business in 2001 and has grown annually ever since in spite of tough trading conditions, said Lang. ³:H SXUFKDVHG RXU ¿ UVW <L]XPL PDFKLQH in 2016 and were so impressed with the machine’s performance and the backup service supplied by Dave Moore and www.mouldbasesa.co.za

the team at Mould Base that they have now become our preferred supplier for injection moulding machines and auxiliary equipment,” added Lang.

• Contact Dave Moore 083 675 8325 • Rob Lang of Marula 082 555 3002

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Mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, re – Africa has enormous potential China and India are no longer competitive PREA of England, a global consultancy focussed on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), business restructuring and recruitment in the plastics, rubber, composites, chemicals, and engineering business, is currently involved in a number of projects in Africa. In this second of two articles, we speak with Prea MD Pravin Mistry, about this important background to business operation. According to Mistry, Prea is “quite unique in that we are from this industry and have worked previously for both small and multinational companies in the industry”. Is any sector of the moulding industry, such as packaging, automotive or medical, for example, attracting interest? Most sectors are busy. However, the automotive sector is slowing down slightly due to the conversion of cars from petrol and diesel to hybrid and electric vehicles. We should see this sector ramp up soon. Food, pharmaceutical, medical and general packaging are always in demand. As a specialist focussing on this area, what is your assessment of the attraction of European moulding businesses in M&A potential in Africa? Not just from a European point of view, but from a global point of view, the African continent has enormous potential. A plastic injection and blow moulding business we are selling in Johannesburg at the moment, has the foundations of a well-­established business with a portfolio of products, and well-­established and trained staff and operators to supply the market. This makes it very attractive if you want a base in Africa with a low-­cost manufacturing base. This is more attractive than setting up an operation from ground zero, where you would have to go through the bureaucracy, acquire land, build, buy machinery, recruit and train staff. We have also seen the recent acquisition of a plastics business in South Africa by an internationally known group, acquisitions of chemical distribution businesses and the setting up of a composites business in SA by an international concern. We will see more and more transactions occurring. 42

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Why? Let’s be realistic, China and India, once low-­cost manufacturing places, are no longer competitive. From our recruitment side where we operate globally as well, we have seen wages increase in these countries more or less on a par with Europe. So, where does it leave the next low-­cost manufacturing base? Answer: the African continent. And Africa is closer to Europe and America. We are not saying everything is perfect on the African continent, there are challenges, but they can be overcome. For the brave, be it external or internal investors, now would be the time to invest. We also see great potential to set up thermoplastic masterbatch and compounding businesses, as well as more composite companies. By the same token, we are seeing SA companies and investors looking to acquire outside SA as well, again this is on the increase. One recommendation we would make is that the SA government needs to get involved more if it is to attract inward investment. What are the main characteristics sought by businesses hoping to enter a new market through acquisition of a business in that market? Merger or acquisition: what’s most suitable for a business planning to expand? With a merger it all depends on if you need a partner, if you have limited funds, do not want to take on higher risk and want access to technology and markets. Acquisitions are mainly for companies that have had experience of these processes before and are looking to quickly build their brand globally by grabbing the market share and taking out the competition-­ subject to regulations. As a specialist in this area, what do you believe are the factors most likely to make a merger or acquisition successful? It is rather like an arranged marriage, both sides have to get on. You need total transparency and personalities are a key issue. You need to be honest;; do we really need to or

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want to merge/acquire? Do we have the financial backing? Do we have the resources? Why are we doing this? You must ensure that whilst the process is going on that you keep track of your existing business too as a merger or acquisition can be very distracting and costly. One of the mistakes we see is that both parties always get excited and try and fast-track the transaction. Patience is needed. You need to be clear about what you are selling/ buying – is it the business, order book, machinery IP, land buildings or lease? The easiest way to answer this is to ask yourself what is not for sale. As a seller you need to prepare the business for sale. Often, it is not until external advisors enter the process that the gaps in your business become apparent. You need a two-tier management system in place, regardless of whether you are buying or selling. Spend time with the company, meet the people, have a good look around – don’t just sit in an office looking at spreadsheets and figures. www.prea.co.uk FEB / MAR 2020

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for clean-up champion of the year ¿ QDOLVWV DOO SURYHG WKHLU SDVVLRQ DQG FRPPLWPHQW IRU RXU HQYLURQPHQW ALISON Bryant of the Keep Plett Clean Campaign is the winner of the Caroline Reid Award for the Cleanup Champion of 2019 – a new, annual award established by Plastics|SA to recognise and reward excellence in South Africa E\ DQ LQGLYLGXDO LQ WKH ¿ HOG RI PDULQH and coastal clean-­ups. Making the announcement during a gala dinner to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Marine & Coastal Educators Network (MCEN) held at the Zeekoevlei Yacht Club in Cape Town in January, Douw Steyn, Sustainability Director at Plastics|SA and John Kieser Plastics|SA Sustainability Manager, awarded Alison with a R10 000 cash

was central in the work done with the SUL]H DQG D À RDWLQJ WURSK\ loss of the plastic pellets (nurdles) in Caroline Reid was a the Durban harbour in 2017. passionate ocean “Caroline was a very conservation warrior This award dear friend who worked from KwaZulu-­Natal shows that if we all do tirelessly to increase the who tragically our bit and care for our awareness of plastics passed away at pollution on the KwaZulu-­ the age of 42 communities, together Natal Coastline. The after she was we can really push South conservation community involved in a Africa forward and help suffered a huge loss fatal motorcycle our country go from with her untimely death. accident in strength to strength. We therefore wanted to 2018. She was establish this annual award a dynamic cleanup to not only remember and champion who honour this wonderful person, but coordinated hundreds of also to recognise and thank similar beach and diving clean-­ups and who

Shell uses plastic waste to produce resin feedstocks First cargo of pyrolysis liquid to Shell’s chemical plant in Norco, Louisiana, USA SHELL has successfully made high-­end chemicals using a liquid feedstock made from plastic waste. The technique, known as pyrolysis, is considered a breakthrough for hard-­ to-­recycle plastics and advances Shell’s ambition to use one million tons of plastic waste a year in its global chemicals plants by 2025. “This makes sense for the environment and our business,” said Thomas Casparie, executive vice 44 FEB / MARCH 2020

president of Shell’s global chemicals business. “We want to take waste plastics that are tough to recycle by traditional methods and turn them back into chemicals – creating a circle. These chemicals will meet our customers’ growing demands for high quality and sustainable products.” Atlanta-­based Nexus Fuels LLC UHFHQWO\ VXSSOLHG LWV ¿ UVW FDUJR RI pyrolysis liquid to Shell’s chemical plant in Norco, Louisiana, USA where it was

made into chemicals that are the raw materials for everyday items. Shell is working with multiple companies who collect and transform plastic waste in order to scale this solution to industrial DQG SUR¿ WDEOH TXDQWLWLHV DFURVV LWV chemicals plants -­ in Asia, Europe and North America. Shell is a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW). 7KLV QRW IRU SUR¿ W RUJDQLVDWLRQ LV bringing together top minds from across

Douw  Steyn  (left)  and  John  Kieser  (right)  of  Plastics/ SA  award  the  cash  cheque  and  trophy  to  Alison  Bryant  of  the  Keep  Plett  Clean  Campaign

individuals  who  altruistically  give  up  their  time  to  make  our  marine  and  coastal  environment  a  better  place  by  combating  pollution,â€?  said  Steyn. “This  annual  award  not  only  remembers  and  honours  this  wonderful  person,  but  also  recognises  and  thanks  similar  individuals  who  altruistically  give  up  their  time  to  make  our  marine  and  coastal  environment  a  better  place  by  combating  pollution.â€? This  year’s  inaugural  competition  drew  entries  from  around  the  country.   â€œWe  were  very  impressed  with  the  quality  and  quantity  of  nominations  that  were  submitted  for  this  award.  The  judges  had  a  tough  time  selecting Â

D ZLQQHU IURP WKH Âż QDOLVWV ZKR DOO proved  their  passion  and  commitment  for  our  environment  and  were  making  a  tangible  difference  through  removing  litter  from  our  oceans  and  waterways,â€?  said  Kieser.   About  the  Keep  Plett  Clean  Campaign  Alison  Bryant  is  the  driving  force  behind  Keep  Plett  Clean  Campaign  â€“  a  community  initiative  that  was  started  in  February  2014  with  the  aim  of  keeping  Plettenberg  Bay  spotless  and  a  premier  holiday  destination.  With  the  help  of  a  group  of  30  volunteers  and  a  few  permanent  staff  members,  Alison  ventures  out  with  bibs  and  pickers  every Â

week  to  make  sure  every  bit  of  waste  is  picked  up  and  removed  from  the  town’s  beaches  and  streets. Accepting  her  award,  Alison  thanked  Plastics|SA  for  launching  the  initiative  and  stressed  the  importance  of  ongoing  education  to  teach  the  public  and  school  children  how  they  can  help  keep  the  environment  beautiful  and  clean.  The  prize  money  awarded  to  the  Keep  Plett  Clean  campaign  will  be  used  to  assist  with  paying  for  the  transport  of  staff  members  and  volunteers  who  need  to  reach  outlying  areas  of  the  town  in  order  to  do  clean-­ups. “I  would  like  to  pay  special  tribute  to  eco-­warrior  Caroline  Reid  who  embodied  everything  that  we  are  striving  for  in  our  efforts.  This  award  shows  that  if  we  all  do  our  bit  and  care  for  our  communities,  together  we  can  really  push  South  Africa  forward  and  help  our  country  go  from  strength  to  strength,â€?  Alison  concluded.

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the  plastics  value  chain  (chemical  and  plastic  manufacturers,  consumer  goods  companies,  retailers,  converters  and  waste  management  companies)  and  partnering  ZLWK WKH Âż QDQFLDO FRPPXQLW\ JRYHUQPHQWV and  civil  society.  The  AEPW  has  committed  ELOOLRQ RYHU WKH QH[W Âż YH \HDUV WR KHOS end  plastic  waste  in  the  environment. Shell  is  also  working  with  its  retail,  business  fuels  and  lubricants  customers  to  help  reduce,  reuse  and  recycle  plastic  packaging. Â

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ÂŁ8m prize to help ‘revolutionise’ plastic use UK  RESEARCH  and  Innovation  (UKRI)  has  launched  two  new  competitions  to  help  develop  plastics  that  are  greener,  safer  and  more  easily  recyclable.  The  competition  will  provide  up  to  £8m  of  funding  to  help  researchers  develop  recycling  systems  that  can  cope  with  the  rising  volumes  of  plastic  waste.  This  investment  is  part  of  the  government’s  commitment  to  transform  the  plastic  packaging  and  production  industry. Paul  Davidson,  challenge  director  of  the  competition,  said:  â€œPlastic  is  a  major  part  of  our  lives  and  as  we  all  become  greener,  the  calls  to  move  away  from  plastic  to  preserve  the  planet  have  become  louder.  Our  challenge  and  the  government’s  strategy  for  clean  growth  offers  an  alternative.  We  will  seek  ways  to  ensure  continued  use  of  safe,  clean  and  easily-­recyclable  plastic.  This  will  boost  productivity  and  prevent  disruption  to  business  and  consumers.  Industrial  and  academic  cooperation  is  a  vital  part  of  this  process  to  bring  these  ideas  to  market.â€?

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NestlĂŠ creates market for food-grade recycled plastics NESTLÉ  will  invest  up  to  CHF  2  billion  to  lead  the  shift  from  virgin  plastics  to  food-­ grade  recycled  plastics  and  to  accelerate  the  development  of  innovative  sustainable  packaging  solutions. Building  on  its  2018  commitment  to  make  100%  of  its  packaging  recyclable  or  reusable  by  2025,  NestlĂŠ  will  reduce  its  use  of  virgin  plastics  by  one  third  in  the  same  period  whilst  working  with  others  to  advance  the  circular  economy  and  endeavour  to  clean  up  plastic  waste  from  oceans,  lakes  and  rivers. Food  quality  and  safety  are  paramount,  and  packaging  plays  a  major  role  in  assuring  this.  0RVW SODVWLFV DUH GLIÂż FXOW WR UHF\FOH IRU IRRG packaging,  leading  to  a  limited  supply  of  food-­ grade  recycled  plastics.  To  create  a  market,  NestlĂŠ  is  therefore  committed  to  sourcing  up  to  2  million  tons  of  food-­grade  recycled  plastics  and  allocating  more  than  CHF  1.5  billion  to  pay  a  premium  for  these  materials  between  now  and  1HVWOp ZLOO VHHN RSHUDWLRQDO HIÂż FLHQFLHV WR keep  this  initiative  earnings  neutral. Packaging  innovation,  including  new  PDWHULDOV UHÂż OO V\VWHPV DQG UHF\FOLQJ VROXWLRQV is  another  key  challenge  on  the  path  towards  D ZDVWH IUHH IXWXUH ,Q DGGLWLRQ WR LWV VLJQLÂż FDQW inhouse  research  through  the  NestlĂŠ  Institute  of  Packaging  Sciences,  the  company  will  launch  a  CHF  250  million  sustainable  packaging  venture  fund  to  invest  in  start-­up  companies  that  focus  on  these  areas.

Microplastic pollution ‘raining down on city dwellers’ London  has  highest  level  yet THE  Guardian  Weekly  reports  that  â€œmicroplastic  pollution  is  raining  down  on  city  dwellersâ€?,  with  research  revealing  that  London  has  the  highest  levels  yet  recorded.  The  health  impacts  of  breathing  or  consuming  the  tiny  plastic  particles  are  unknown,  and  experts  say  urgent  research  is  needed  to  assess  the  risks. Only  four  cities  have  been  assessed  to  date  but  all  had  microplastic  pollution  in  the  air.  Scientists  believe  every  city  will  be  contaminated,  as  sources  of  microplastic  such  as  clothing  and  packaging  are  found  everywhere. Recent  research  shows  the  whole  planet  appears  to  be  contaminated  with  microplastic  pollution.  Scientists  have  found  the  particles  everywhere  they  look,  from  Arctic  snow  and  mountain  soils,  to  many  rivers  and  the  deepest  oceans.  Other  work  indicates  particles  can  be  blown  across  the  world. The  research,  published  in  the  journal  Environment  International,  collected  the  microplastics  falling  onto  the  roof  of  a  nine-­storey  building  in  central  London.  This  ensured  that  only  microplastic  from  the  atmosphere  was  collected. They  were  found  in  all  eight  samples,  with  deposition  rates  ranging  from  575  to  1  008  pieces  per  sq  metre  per  day,  and  15  different  SODVWLFV ZHUH LGHQWLÂż HG 0RVW PLFURSODVWLFV ZHUH Âż EUHV PDGH RI acrylic,  most  likely  from  clothing.  Just  8%  of  the  microplastics  were  particles,  and  these  were  mostly  polystyrene  and  polyethylene,  both  commonly  used  in  food  packaging. The  microplastic  particles  in  London  were  between  0.02mm  and  0.5mm.  These  are  large  enough  to  be  deposited  on  to  the  airways  when  inhaled  and  would  be  swallowed  in  saliva.  Smaller  particles  that  can  get  into  the  lungs  and  bloodstream  represent  the  greatest  potential  health  hazard.  These  were  seen  in  the  samples  but  their  FRPSRVLWLRQ FRXOG QRW EH LGHQWLÂż HG ZLWK FXUUHQW WHFKQRORJ\ But  the  potential  health  impacts  of  inhaling  plastic  particles  from  the  air,  or  consuming  them  via  food  and  water,  are  unknown.  People  eat  at  least  50  000  microplastic  particles  per  year,  according  to  one  study. 48 FEB / MARCH 2020

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Plastics sector working to improve recycling of multilayer food packaging processes that raise the price of the entire process and make it much less technically and economically feasible. Another GLI¿ FXOW\ LV WKH FXUUHQW ORZ GHPDQG IRU recycled plastics, which account for only 6% of total plastics demand in Europe and are often limited to low added-­value applications, the study suggested. The project aims to develop new recycling processes to obtain polyamides (PA) from multilayer packaging waste for foodstuffs. A delamination process will be included to separate the polyamides, as well as a compatibilisation process

to reprocess them with other plastic materials in order to obtain compounds of VXI¿ FLHQW TXDOLW\ The goal is to create a multilayer packaging recycling chain by involving and collaborating with the entire value chain through the industrial implementation of the recycling processes developed and following the validation of the technical performance and quality of the recycled polyamides by using them instead of virgin plastics in high value-­added applications, including those involving food contact.

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THE RECIPAM project, funded by the Spanish Valencian Innovation Agency (AVI), is developing new recycling methods for multilayer food packaging that improve the quality of the resulting materials so they can be incorporated into high value-­added applications. Multilayer plastic packaging waste represents a serious environmental concern because it is not always managed in the best possible way, and LQFLQHUDWLRQ DQG ODQG¿ OO UDWHV DUH VWLOO very high. Separating the different layers calls for new technologies and recycling

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PEOPLE www.skyeplastics.co.za Mark  Smith  of  Skye  with  one  of  the  new  machines  installed,  in  this  case  a  Sika  unit  commissioned  last  year.  The  double-­station  DS  3000  system,  built  by  Sika  of  Taiwan  and  supplied  by  Seecor,  can  produce  FRQWDLQHUV XS WR IRXU OLWUHV 7KH V\VWHP LV ¿ WWHG ZLWK a  conveyor  along  with  leak  tester

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It’s no swansong

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as Swan consolidates plants

along:  Amanda  is  a  lawyer,  now  focusing  RQ ¿ QDQFLDO PDQDJHPHQW DQG *UHJ LV TXDOL¿ HG DV D PDUNHWLQJ PDQDJHU DQG he’s  been  thrown  in  at  the  production  deep-­end. But  there’s  nothing  like  adding  different  skills  to  a  venture  and  Swan  is  now  surging  ahead  with  the  combined  strengths  of  the  newcomers  and  its  experienced  group  of  industry  veterans,  including  the  astute  Mike  Harrison  and  Trevor  Sweet,  both  of  who  have  been  with  Swan  Plastics  for  many  years. Swan  has  also  reemployed  a  number  of  the  individuals  who  lost  their  jobs  in  the  DPI  closure  and,  two  years  before  that,  when  Sangio  exited  the  KZN  market  (the  company  was  bought  by  DPI  and  the  plant  moved  to  Roodekop)  â€¦  and  who  are  now  returning  to  Cato.

SWAN  Plastics  has  an  unusual  problem:  it  has  more  equipment  than  it  had  anticipated,  which  is  not  a  bad  problem  to  have  â€¦  if  the  sums  add  up.  This  is  the  result  of  its  purchase  of  the  PVC  pipe  extrusion  and  injection  moulding  machinery  from  DPI  when  the  latter  auctioned  off  its  plant  at  the  end  of  2018.  Swan  is  now  busy  consolidating  the  equipment  at  its  new  plant  in  Cato  Ridge,  KZN,  with  the  process  involving  moving  the  purchased  machinery  from  the  ex-­ DPI  site  in  Roodekop,  Gauteng,  as  well  as  that  from  its  Swan  Mouldings  plant  in  Pinetown,  which  is  being  closed. Included  among  the  machines  from  '3, DUH D QXPEHU RI WRS À LJKW (QJHO and  KraussMaffei  injection  machines,  including  a  number  of  2018  models.  Both  the  extruders  and  injection  machines  are Â

being  sequentially  started  up  at  the  large  8000m²  site. This  scenario  unfolded  quite  unexpectedly  for  Swan  MD  Mike  Swanson,  who  had  been  thinking  of  retiring  about  now.  But  when  he  saw  an  opportunity  begging,  in  the  form  of  DPI  ZLWKGUDZLQJ IURP WKH SLSH DQG ¿ WWLQJV market,  he  changed  tack.  The  strategy  since  has  been  to  consolidate  the  entities  at  the  site  on  Old  Main  Road  just  off  the  N3  in  Cato  Ridge,  ironically  the  same  premises  used  by  Mike’s  late  friend,  Gary  Warren,  who  passed  away  in  2013  (Gary  had  run  an  HD  pipe  extrusion  plant,  Sangio  Pipe,  at  the  site). The  second  part  of  the  plan  for  Mike  involved  â€˜inviting’  his  daughter  Amanda  and  son  Greg  to  join  the  company.  The  newcomers  have  brought  different  skills Â

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Xen  Syrrafos  and  Anthony  Eedes  with  some  of  the  most  popular  products  supplied  by  VAP

Tool  accessory  supplier  continues  with  what  it  does  best VAP  South  Africa’s  unintentional  long-­term  PDQDJHPHQW VXFFHVVLRQ SODQ LV ¿ QDOO\ paying  off,  with  Xen  Syrrafos  taking  over  from  his  mother  Linda.  Linda  had  been  forced  into  running  the  company  after  her  husband  died  in  a  motorcycling  accident  in  1996.  Putting  down  her  camera  to  learn  about  VAP,  she  did  a  sterling  job  for  the  ensuing  two  decades-­plus. Xen  was  still  at  school  at  the  time  but  thereafter  remained  with  the  company,  in  spite  of  offers  to  study  further  or  embark  on  other  courses.  He  has  in  the  process  come  to  understand  exactly  what’s  involved  at  VAP  and  is  now  putting  those  lessons  WR ZRUN ZLWK KLV VWHS GDG $QWKRQ\ (HGHV E\ KLV VLGH IRU WKH ODVW ¿ YH \HDUV PDNLQJ D winning  team.  VAP  is  a  supplier  of  a  wide  range  of  tooling  components  for  the  toolmaking  and  press  tooling  sector  around  the  country,  and  has  been  for  close  to  three  decades.  It  supplies  the  range  of  accessories  from  (XURSH %HVLGHV PRXOG EDVHV LW VXSSOLHV

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Lourens  van  Deventer  has  been  appointed  ops  manager  at  MCG  Flexibles  in  Durban

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On the move Grant  Page  has  been  appointed  managing  director  for  Sub-­Saharan  Africa  at  Amcor  Flexibles  in  Durban.  This  represents  something  of  a  return  to  his  roots  for  Grant,  who  was  at  Nampak  Flexible  until  2013,  when  he  joined  SRF  Flexipak,  the  manufacturer  of  BOPP  ¿ OPV LQ &DWR 5LGJH ZKHUH KH UDPSHG XS WKH EXVLQHVV IURP JUHHQÂż HOG WR IXOO capacity.  In  the  interim,  the  original  Nampak  Flexibles  business  became  part  of  the  international  Amcor  group  KHDG RIÂż FH LQ =XULFK DQG LV QRZ NQRZQ as  Amcor  Flexibles  SA,  having  been  purchased  by  Amcor  in  2015.  The  main  difference  for  Grant,  who  has  a  bit  of  a  reputation  as  a  turnaround  specialist  and  systems  organiser,  is  that  he  will  no  longer  be  dealing  with  the  production  RI SODLQ Âż OPV RQO\ DW $PFRU KH ZLOO EH heading  up  the  three  SA  manufacturing  XQLWV 'XUEDQ 3( &DSH 7RZQ LQYROYHG in  printing,  extrusion,  laminating  and  bag-­making. Pieter  Jordaan  has  replaced  Grant  DV 0' RI 65) )OH[LSDN LQ .=1 3LHWHU KDV %&RPP DQG 0%$ GHJUHHV +H ZDV previously  MD  of  Flint  Group  (which  LQFOXGHV &RQWLQHQWDO 3ULQWLQJ ,QNV DQG (DJOH ,QN 6\VWHPV IURP DQG before  that  with  Eagle  Ink  Systems  from  DQG SULRU WR WKDW DW $%6$ Industrial  Finance  from  1993.  Lourens  van  Deventer  recently  MRLQHG 0&* ,QGXVWULHVÂś )OH[LEOHV 'LYLVLRQ in  Durban  where  he  has  been  appointed  operations  manager.  Lourens  has  30  \HDUVÂś H[SHULHQFH LQ WKH SODVWLFV LQGXVWU\ having  worked  for  top  companies  such  as  Sasol,  Transpaco  and  Gundle  3ODVWLFV /RXUHQV EHOLHYHV LWÂśV LPSRUWDQW for  a  company  to  listen  to  its  employees  as  â€œsome  suggestions  can  prove  even Â

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PRUH VLJQLÂż FDQW WKDQ LQYHVWLQJ LQ QHZ machineryâ€?. Training  is  another  crucial  aspect  within  the  ever-­changing  plastics  packaging  sector,  said  Lourens,  and  with  â€œmany  technicians  and  artisans  having  JRQH DEURDG ZHÂśUH ORRNLQJ DW SURYLGLQJ intern  and  learnership  opportunitiesâ€?. ,Q RWKHU QHZV IURP 0&* )OH[ Mike  Taylor  has  returned  to  the  Durban  company  after  close  to  a  decade  away.  Mike  has  had  a  somewhat  unusual  career,  having  worked  for  two  companies  RQ WZR VHSDUDWH RFFDVLRQV KH VWDUWHG RXW DW ZKDW ZDV :5 *UDFH &U\RYDF DQG later  became  Sealed  Air  in  Johannesburg  LQ DQG ZDV WKHUH IRU WZR GHFDGHV XS WLOO +H WKHQ PRYHG WR /5 Plastics  in  Durban  but  returned  to  Sealed  $LU RQ WKH 5HHI LQ ,Q WKH LQWHULP /5 ZDV ERXJKW E\ 0&* ,QGXVWULHV LQ DQG DIWHU D QXPEHU RI RSHUDWLRQV managers  were  trialed,  was  in  turn  lured  EDFN WR WKH 0REHQL Âż OP DQG EDJ PDNLQJ business  in  late-­2017.  Last  year  Mike  ¾UHDFKHG UHWLUHPHQWÂś DJH DQG VLQFH KH knows  the  company  better  than  anyone  else,  has  been  retained  as  a  consultant  on  a  renewable  contract. Ian  Victor  KDV OHIW 0&* ,QGXVWULHV RI ZKLFK KH ZDV 0' +H KDV EHHQ UHSODFHG by  Selwyn  Grimsley. Wessel  Oelofse  has  been  appointed  general  manager  Versapak  in  Paarl,  which  is  part  of  the  Mpact  Plastics  EXVLQHVV LQ WKH :HVWHUQ &DSH 7RZQ +H ZDV SUHYLRXVO\ DW 3RO\RDN LQ &DSH 7RZQ for  12  years  as  an  executive  and  prior  to  WKDW DW +HUGPDQV /LQHQ Mthandeni  Mkhize  has  been  appointed  MD  of  Krones  Southern  Africa.  +H ZDV IRUPHUO\ WHFKQLFDO PDQDJHU DW NP  Liquid  Plastics.

Leroy  Thangamuthu  has  succeeded  Mthandeni  and  taken  over  as  technical  manager  at  Nampak  LP. Anton  Buchner  has  joined  Kaydyl  Injection  Moulders  in  Stormill,  -RKDQQHVEXUJ +H ZDV SUHYLRXVO\ DW material  supplier  Plastomark.  Kaydyl  LV UXQ E\ $QWRQÂśV EURWKHU &DUO VR WKH appointment  is  in  fact  a  reuniting  for  the  Buchner  family.  Kaydyl,  which  has  just  FHOHEUDWHG LWV Âż UVW GHFDGH LQ RSHUDWLRQ having  been  established  in  2009,  RSHUDWHV D Ă€ HHW RI PDFKLQHV XS WR tonnes  clamp  force  and  also  builds  its  own  tools. Ian  Edwards  is  now  working  at  Sotara  in  Germiston,  a  division  of  Sinica  Manufacturing  of  Benoni,  operating  a  seven-­layer  oxygen  barrier  vacuum  bag  extrusion  and  bag  sealing  plant.  Sotara  DOVR UXQ D FDVW OLQH IRU SDOOHW ZUDS Âż OP Herman  Coetzee KDV VWDUWHG +\FR Enterprises  in  Somerset  East.  After  more  than  a  decade  as  production  PDQDJHU DW :LUTXLQ LQ WKH (DVWHUQ &DSH WRZQ +HUPDQ ZDV REOLJDWHG WR VWDUW RQ KLV RZQ LQ RQFH KH UHDFKHG WKH retirement  age  applied  by  the  French  company.  But  what  for  others  may  have  been  a  challenge  has  proved  to  EH D EOHVVLQJ IRU WKH PDQ WKH SODWIRUP provided  by  the  new  business  created  the  opportunity  for  his  daughter  Yvonne  WR MRLQ +\FR VWDQGV IRU +HUPDQQ DQG <YRQQH <YRQQH LV D TXDOLÂż HG toolmaker,  an  unusual  distinction  among  females,  and  now  under  the  tutelage  of  KHU GDG LV DGGLQJ YDOXH IRU +\FR 7KH FRPSDQ\ÂśV FKLHI IRFXV LV K\GUDXOLFV VDOHV and  service  as  well  as  mould  design  and  manufacture  as  well  as  custom  moulding.   www.hycoenterprises.co.za

New appoinments at Safripol Peta-­Ann  Lord  and  Marco  Correia  have  joined  Safripol  and  were  welcomed  to  the  team  by  Safripol  commercial  executive  Mark  Berry  (left)  in  January.  Peta-­Ann  Lord,  who  has  a  BA  in  criminology  and  psychology,  has  been  appointed  as  an  executive  and  marketing  assistant;͞  Marco,  who  has  a  BSc  (UJ)  and  MBA  (Wits  Business  School),  KDV EHHQ DSSRLQWHG PDQDJHU IRU LQODQG VDOHV SRO\ROH¿ QV +H KDV experience  in  the  distribution  of  commodity  and  speciality  chemicals

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7KH IXOO\ IRLOLQJ FDUERQ ¿ EUH KXOO DQG deck  structure  is  capable  of  supporting  the  230kg  battery  pack  whilst  only  weighing  240kg  itself. Sicomin  joined  the  project  at  an  early  stage,  working  with  Candela  to  supply  high-­performance  epoxy  laminating  resins  for  the  manufacture  of  the  initial  prototype  vessels.  With  the  ramp  up  of  series  production,  the  company  has  also  been  able  to  support  Candela’s  targets  to  industrialise  the  production  process,  providing  materials  and  process  support  that  are  then  validated Â

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schools  in  Nelson  Mandela  Bay.  The  R30-­million  Nelson  Mandela  Bay  Science  and  Technology  Centre  was  launched  in  March  2013,  offering  schools  and  learners  the  opportunity  to  be  exposed  to  science  and  technology  initiatives  such  as  SciFest,  National  Science  Week,  the  FameLab  Competition,  as  well  as  other  science  and  career  expos. www.nmbt.co.za/listing/nelson_ mandela_bay_science__technology_ centre.html

JEC  World  earlier  this  year.  The  tank  features  an  epoxy  system  designed  by  Sika  that  reportedly  helps  to  reduce  SROOXWLRQ LQ XUEDQ WUDI¿ F ,W FRQWDLQV XS to  320  litres  and  is  the  same  size  as  a  conventional  diesel  fuel  tank.  The  high-­performance  resin  can  be  adapted  to  all  design  constraints,  particularly  for  very  high-­pressure  hydrogen  tanks,  up  to  700  bar.  Ullit-­Sika  composites  reduce  the  weight  of  the  tank  by  a  IDFWRU RI IRXU D KXJH EHQH¿ W ZKHQ one  ton  saved  on  a  truck  saves  four  OLWUHV RI IXHO SHU NP LQ XUEDQ WUDI¿ F The  resin  can  reportedly  withstand  the  cyclic  pressurisation  loads  on  the  ¿ ODPHQW ZRXQG WDQNV ,Q FRPELQDWLRQ ZLWK FDUERQ ¿ EUH WKH UHVLQ SURYLGHV mechanical  resistance  for  different  tank  shapes  including  those  for  vehicles  running  on  natural  gas.

A  permanent,  mobile  exhibition  display  showcasing  composites  has  been  set-­ up  at  the  Nelson  Mandela  Bay  Science  and  Technology  Centre  in  Uitenhage.  Composite  samples  for  the  interactive  display  were  donated  by  NCS  Resins,  Industrial  Composites  and  Scott  Bader.  The  display  explains  what  a  composite  is,  how  it  is  made,  its  features,  uses  and  interesting  facts. Programmes  at  the  centre  are  designed  to  build  enthusiasm  and  DQ DI¿ QLW\ IRU VFLHQFH WHFKQRORJ\ and  mathematics  through  fun  and  interactive  engagements.  The  schools  outreach  programme,  attached  to  other  programmes  run,  targets  grades  6,  9  and  12  learners  from  disadvantaged  56 FEB / MAR 2020

Composite tank helps reduce pollution SIKA  Advanced  Resins  and  tank  manufacturer  Ullit  exhibited  a  new  composite  tank  for  trucks  that  run  on  compressed  natural  gas  (CNG)  at Â

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Technology  ideal  for  cradles  application AS  the  36th  America’s  Cup  campaign  gathers  momentum,  ELG  Carbon  Fibre’s  technical  partnership  with  ,1(26 7HDP 8. FRQWLQXHV WR À RXULVK 7R GDWH WKH UHF\FOHG FDUERQ ¿ EUH convertor  has  processed  over  WRQV RI WKH %ULWLVK &KDOOHQJHUV ZDVWH PDWHULDOV DQG XVHG WKHVH ¿ EUHV WR SURGXFH WZR FUDGOHV IRU UDFH ERDW µ%ULWDQQLD¶ 0RXOGV IRU WKH KXOO UHJLRQV RI WKH WHDP¶V WHVW ERDWV KDYH DOVR EHHQ PDQXIDFWXUHG XVLQJ WKH VDPH WHFKQRORJ\ INEOS  Team  UK’s  waste  comprised Â

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reinforcement for A-pillars response  to  heat.  The  coated  part  is  mounted  on  the  body  and  goes  through  the  cathodic  GLS FRDWLQJ .7/ SURFHVV ZLWK it.  The  high  temperatures  of  WKH .7/ SURFHVV FDXVH WKH structural  foam  to  expand  and  ERQG ZLWK WKH KLJK VWUHQJWK sheet  steel,  which  is  also  DI¿ [HG WR WKH $ SLOODU FDVLQJ WR produce  the  reinforcing  hybrid  insert.  This  last  step  takes  place  in  an  entirely  automated  manufacturing  process  that  was  developed  by  Porsche  and  is  subject  to  ongoing  quality  control.

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Performance  Plastics  Ltd  has  moulded  the  latest  additions  to  its  EnduroSharp™  line  of  aircraft  PDLQWHQDQFH WRROV IURP 6ROYD\ÂśV KLJK SHUIRUPDQFH TorlonÂŽ SRO\DPLGH LPLGH 3$, D JODVV Âż EUH UHLQIRUFHG UHVLQ 'HVLJQHG WR UHPRYH WRXJK PDWHULDOV IURP GHOLFDWH Âż EUH UHLQIRUFHG FRPSRVLWH surfaces,  the  latest  additions  to  Performance  Plastics’  SRUWIROLR LQFOXGH JDS EODGHV JDS Âż OOHU UHPRYDO ELWV and  discs,  as  well  as  adhesive  cutters  and  reamers.  www.performanceplastics.com

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strength  steel  tubes.  However,  it  is  around  5kg  lighter.  The  weight  reduction  is  achieved  in  the  greenhouse  area  of  the  vehicle,  lowering  the  car’s  centre  of  gravity  and  thereby  improving  vehicle  dynamics. 7KH Âż UVW VWHS LQ WKH manufacture  of  the  reinforcing  elements  involves  forming  and  overmoulding  the  Tepex  blanks  in  a  single  operation  using  the  hybrid  moulding  technology.  The  resultant  composite  component  is  then  coated  with  DQ HSR[\ EDVHG IRDP ERQGLQJ system  that  expands  in Â

UMATEX,  which  owns  a  high  tech,  high  quality  and  cost  effective  composite  materials  producer  in  Russia,  is  in  the  process  of  setting  up  in  South  Africa.  Umatex  is  a  100%  subsidiary  of  Russian  energy  giant  Rosatom,  and  manages  the  so  called  â€œPromising  Materials  and  Technologies  divisionâ€?  of  the  State  Corporation  Rosatom. Ryan  Collyer,  deputy  CEO  of  Rosatom  Central  and  6RXWKHUQ $IULFD VD\V WKH VFLHQWLÂż F DQG WHFKQRORJLFDO potential  of  Umatex  supports  improvement  and  introduction  of  production  technologies  for  PAN  SUHFXUVRU DQG FDUERQ Âż EUH $V SDUW RI WKH 6WDWH Corporation  Rosatom,  Umatex  is  Russia’s  largest  producer  of  a  wide  range  of  carbon  ¿ EUHV Âł$ORQJ ZLWK SURGXFWLRQ RI FDUERQ Âż EUH DQG Âż EUH EDVHG LWHPV 8PDWH[ FDUULHV RXW research  and  development  and  provides  engineering  support  to  its  partners.  Umatex  runs  the  mission  of  a  complete  import  SKDVH RXW DQG FUHDWHV JOREDOO\ FRPSHWLWLYH KLJK WHFK SURGXFWV 7KH FRPSDQ\ QRZ DOVR exports  into  numerous  markets  across  the  globe,â€?  he  adds. www.en.umatex.com

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Medical, solar energy, blow moulding breakthroughs THE  US  Society  of  Plastics  Engineers’  annual  parts  competition  saw  DoseCue,  a  pill  bottle  that  has  a  series  of  lights  that  signal  when  it’s  time  to  take  medicine  â€“  and  lets  you  know  if  you  miss  a  dose  â€“  won  three  awards  for  FGH  Systems  Inc  at  the  SPE’s  blow  moulding  division’s  annual  parts  competition. New  Jersey-­based  FGH  made  the  blow  moulds  and  moulded  the  container,  which  won  the  People’s  Choice  for  packaging,  the  pharmaceutical  award  in  the  packaging  category  and  the  blow  moulding  division  award  for  packaging. DoseCue  has  a  stepped-­in  panel  inside  the  high  density  polyethylene  pill  bottle.  Patients  simply  follow  the  lights:  7KH WRS OLJKW À DVKHV JUHHQ DW GRVH WLPH WKH VHFRQG OLJKW À DVKHV JUHHQ ZKHQ D GRVH LV WDNHQ LI D GRVH LV PLVVHG WKHQ D WKLUG OLJKW À DVKHV UHG DQG WKH IRXUWK OLJKW À DVKHV \HOORZ ZKHQ LW¶V WLPH WR RUGHU D UH¿ OO The  other  People’s  Choice  award,  for  industrial  parts,  went  to  Western  Case  Inc  of  California  for  SolarTub,  a  modular,  ground-­mounted  array  of  solar  panels  that  can  be  quickly  installed  using  hand  tools.  SolarTub  also  picked  up  the  â€˜other’  award  in  the  industrial  category. SolarTub  allows  solar  panels  to  be  installed  in  virtually  any  location  worldwide  to  provide  power  where  needed.  The  product  replaces  traditional  concrete  and  steel  racking  with  an  +'3( EDVH WKDW FDQ EH ¿ OOHG ZLWK ZDWHU or  other  ballast  material  to  stabilise  SolarTub  in  windy  conditions.  The  low-­ SUR¿ OH GHVLJQ PDNHV LW HDV\ WR PDLQWDLQ and  easy  to  move  to  other  locations. Silgan  Plastics  Corp.  won  the  packaging  award  in  food  for  a  PET  container  for  McCormick  Old  Bay  Seasoning  and  black  pepper,  replacing  the  iconic  metal  canister.  The  metal-­

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DoseCue,  a  pill  bottle  that  has  a  series  of  lights  that  signal  when  it’s  time  to  take  medicine

to-­plastic  conversion  gives  a  16%  reduction  in  carbon  emissions  and  eliminates  BPA  in  the  package. Silgan  produced  the  PET  container  on  a  Sidel  SBO-­8  Universal  blow  moulding  machine.  The  recyclable  oblong  PET  container  is  trimmed  inline,  and  shrink  sleeve  decorated  inline  and  RIÀ LQH WR WKH EORZ PRXOGLQJ PDFKLQH Nissei  ASB  Co  won  the  beverage  award  in  packaging  for  a  returnable  5-­gallon  polycarbonate  water  container Â

with  a  hollow  handle  called  the  7UX+DQGOH IRU KRPH DQG RI¿ FH XVH TruHandle  is  injection  stretch  blow  moulded  on  Nissei  ASB  machines.  The  LQMHFWHG QHFN ¿ QLVK KDG QR EDVH ZHOG giving  improved  impact  resistance,  the  FRPSDQ\ VDLG 1R WRS RU WDLO À DVK JLYHV D VLJQL¿ FDQWO\ EHWWHU YLVXDO ORRN WKDQ extrusion  blow  moulding. Bekum  America  Corp  of  Michigan  picked  up  the  â€˜other’  category  in  packaging  for  an  ecobottle  for  Ecological  Brands  Inc,  known  for  its  bottles  made  of  100%  recycled  cardboard  and  newspapers,  with  a  thin-­wall  blow  moulded  liner  made  from  post-­consumer  HDPE  from  Envision  3ODVWLFV 7KH PRXOGHG ¿ EUH VKHOO provides  the  structure,  so  the  blow  moulded  liner,  which  only  needs  to  provide  barrier  and  closure  features  to  protect  the  contents,  uses  60%  less  plastic  than  rigid  blow  moulded  bottles.  Patented  blow  moulded  features  in  the  liner  neck  interface  have  mating  IHDWXUHV LQ WKH WKHUPRIRUPHG ¿ EUH outer  shells.  That  provides  a  reclosable  bottle  without  the  need  for  lamination  or  adhesives. Mann+Hummel  USA  Inc  of  Michigan  won  the  awards  for  both  automotive/ transportation  in  the  industrial  category  and  the  division  award  for  a  blow  moulded  clean  air  duct  assembly  for Â

The  packaging  award  in  food  for  a  PET  container  went  to  McCormick  Old  Bay  Seasoning  and  black  pepper,  replacing  the  iconic  metal  canister

People’s  Choice  award,  for  industrial  parts  â€“  SolarTub Nissei  ASB  Co  won  the  beverage  award  in  packaging  for  a  returnable  5-­gallon  polycarbonate  water  container  with  a  hollow  The  HDPE  dog  handle  called  kennel  feeder  was  the  TruHandle designed  to  be  an  easy  method  to  feed  dogs  in  medium-­  to  large-­scale  kennels  without  the  employee  having  to  enter  into  the  kennel  area

SolarTub,  a  modular,  ground-­mounted  array  of  solar  panels  that  can  be  quickly  installed  using  hand  tools

the  Ford  F150  truck.  The  assembly  of  parts,  most  of  them  blow  moulded,  FDUULHV DLU IURP WKH DLU ¿ OWHU ER[ WR WZR turbo  inlets.  The  main  blow  moulded  components  integrate  silencers  and  air  connections  used  to  activate  and  control  critical  functions  such  as  crankcase  ventilation  and  evaporative  emissions.  The  plastic  overmoulding  seals  the  silencer  assembly.  Mann+Hummel  uses  double-­cavity  moulds  to  handle  the Â

production  volume  of  more  than  750  000  units  a  year. Agri-­Industrial  Plastics  of  Iowa,  snapped  up  the  award  for  consumer  products  in  the  industrial  category  for  a  dog  kennel  feeder  it  blow  moulds  for  Kane  Manufacturing  Co  Inc.  The  HDPE  part  was  designed  to  be  an  easy  method  to  feed  dogs  in  medium-­  to  large-­scale  kennels  without  the  employee  having  to  enter  into  the  kennel  area.  The  feeder Â

slides  under  an  opening  outside  of  the  kennel,  and  food  is  added  through  a  lid  opening  attached  to  the  top.  Features  include  a  living  hinge  to  mould  the  lid  and  base  as  one  piece.  The  lid’s  snap-­close  feature  eliminates  additional  hardware.

Students compete to improve on existing designs WINNER

THE  Society  of  Plastics  Engineers  blow  moulding  division  also  hosted  its  annual  Student  Design  Contest  last  year  to  promote  interest  in  blow  moulding  applications.  A  winner  and  two  honourable  mentions  were  made.

MANHOLE Â COVER By Kevin Cummings & Hunter Fantechi

Above  is  the  manhole  cover  design  currently  in  use  in  NYC.  The  drawings  depict  the  students’  design

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The  part  was  designed  to  replace  manhole  covers  currently  in  use  in  New  York  City.  Maintaining  the  current  dimensions  (38  inches  in  diameter,  sitting  on  a  36-­inch  frame)  was  crucial  to  ensure  the  QHZ FRYHUV ¿ W LQ SODFH RI WKH ROG FRYHUV 7R HQKDQFH WKH GHVLJQ the  bottom  has  tack-­offs  to  provide  structural  support,  that  span  across  the  bottom  reaching  almost  to  the  outer  edge.  The  top  of  the  manhole  FRYHU KDV D WH[WXUHG VXUIDFH with  small  grooves  on  the  top  to  provide  traction.  The  part  is  manufactured  using  unplasticised  rigid  PVC  and  has  a  nominal  wall  thickness  of  3mm.

DESIGN

Students improve on existing designs HONOURABLE MENTIONS

ROOFTOP,  POP-­UP  TENT By Alexandra Oliver and Bradley Boreali

The  proposed  idea  for  the  new  hard-­ shell  rooftop  tent  involves  extrusion  blow  moulding  an  upper  and  lower  hard-­shell  case.  The  case  will  be  double  walled  for  strength.  Additionally,  ribs  will  be  moulded  into  the  cases  for  increased  rigidity.  The  slots  for  the  vehicle  crossbars  will  also  be  incorporated  into  the  design.  This  eliminates  the  need  to  insert  these  features  after  the  moulding  process  for  the  upper  and  lower  shell.  The  shell  will  house  a  pop-­up  tent.  The  shell  will  open  with  hinges  on  the  right  side  of  the  case.  The  upper  half  will  fold  180°  outwards  to  become  additional Â

sleeping  space.  This  design  is  unique  and  innovative  for  this  product  sector.  The  feature  that  makes  this  product  unique  is  the  addition  of  the  second  sleeping  area  created  by  opening  the  top  of  the  case.  The  design  for  the  extrusion  blow  moulded  camper  shell  allows  for  both  the  top  and  bottom  shells  to  be  used  as  viable  living  space.  Due  to  the  large  surface  area,  this  tent  is  designed  to  hold  up  to  four  people  with  a  maximum  weight  capacity  of  430kg.  The  bottom  half  is  entirely  supported  on  the  roof Â

An  example  of  a  typical  rooftop  pop-­up  tent  and  the  students’  design

racks  of  the  car  while  the  top  half  is  supported  by  sliding  rails  from  the  bottom  half  and  by  extendable  legs  touching  the  ground.  These  extendable  legs  are  stored  in  the  top  part  of  the  top  shell.  The  part  is  manufactured  using  HDPE. Â

SIDE-­BY-­SIDE  BED By Matt Feldbauer & Greg Streiff, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

The  Polaris  Ranger,  one  of  the  most  popular  utility vehicles  (UTVs)  on  the  market,  and  the  students’  design  for  a  lighter  side-­ by-­side  bed

Currently,  the  Polaris  Ranger  is  one  of  the  most  popular  utility  vehicles  (UTVs)  on  the  market.  It  is  a  powerful  â€˜side-­by-­side’  with  both  power  and  functionality  that  can  be  used  for  both  work  and  play.  The  main  reason  for  the  versatility  of  this  machine  is  the  large  cargo  bed.  The  570cc  model  equipped  with  the  cargo  bed  can  support  a  load  up  to  225kg.  The  proposed  design  will  be  manufactured  using  Nylon  and  provides  a  more  solid,  rounded  bottom  so  the  underside  won’t  get  packed  with  mud  and  snow  and  will  maintain  or  improve  the  strength  and  rigidity  of  the  box.  When  designing  the  new  bed  IRU D PLGVLVH 3RODULV 5DQJHU WKH ¿ UVW WKLQJ FRQVLGHUHG ZDV WKH overall  dimensions.  The  bed  that  comes  equipped  on  the  Ranger  has  inside  dimensions  of  81  x  107  x  29cm  (l  x  w  x  h).  The  most  LPSRUWDQW VSHFL¿ FDWLRQ WKRXJK LV WKDW WKH EHG PXVW EH DEOH WR withstand  a  distributed  weight  of  225kg  across  its  width.  The  bed  has  relatively  vertical  walls  besides  the  recommended  draft  on  them  which  allows  for  accessories  to  be  mounted  into  the  holes  on  the  edges  of  the  bed.  Because  of  this,  the  back  RSHQLQJ LV VTXDUHG RII VR WKDW D WDLOJDWH ZLOO ¿ W DQG WKH EUDFNHWV WKDW JHW PRXQWHG RQWR WKH EHG ZLOO KDYH D À DW VXUIDFH WR PRXQW to,  just  like  on  the  other  side.  62 FEB / MAR 2020

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WORLD NEWS French consortium to develop chemical recycling of plastic $ FRQVRUWLXP RI Âż YH FRPSDQLHV Âą &LWHR Total,  Recycling  Technologies,  Mars  DQG 1HVWOH Âą DUH SDUWQHULQJ WR GHYHORS industrial  chemical  recycling  of  plastics  in  France.  The  consortium  will  examine  feasibility  of  recycling  products  currently  considered  non-­recyclable,  such  as  Ă€ H[LEOH IRRG JUDGH SDFNDJLQJ 7KH Âż UVW RI D NLQG FRQVRUWLXP RI ZRUOG leading  players  from  across  the  plastic  packaging  value  chain  will  examine  the  technical  and  economic  feasibility  of  recycling  complex  plastic  waste,  such  as  VPDOO Ă€ H[LEOH DQG PXOWLOD\HUHG IRRG grade  packaging.  â€œBy  addressing  the  circular  economy  challenges  of  food-­grade  plastics,  chemical  recycling  is  a  perfect  addition  to  our  existing  mechanical  recycling  activities,â€?  said  Bernard  Pinatel,  president  RI 5HÂż QLQJ &KHPLFDOV DW 7RWDO Âł7KH project  announced  today  to  develop  an  industrial  sector  involving  major  players  in  the  packaging  value  chain  is  an  important  step  in  our  ambition  to  produce  30%  recycled  polymers  by  2030.â€? “We  are  aiming  for  100%  of  our  packaging  to  be  reusable  or  recyclable  by  2025.  Combining  our  expertise  in  a  collective  project  to  improve  recycling  is  something  we  need  to  do  to  tackle  the  global  plastic  issue,â€?  said  Mathieu  Tuau,  head  of  packaging  and  sustainability  at  NestlĂŠ  France.            Â

Complete divestment of Covestro’s PC sheets business

COVESTRO  has  successfully  closed  the  sale  of  its  European  polycarbonates  sheets  business  to  the  Munich-­based  6HUDÂż Q *URXS HIIHFWLYH -DQXDU\ 7KLV includes  key  management  and  sales  functions  throughout  Europe  as  well  as  production  sites  in  Belgium  and  Italy.  The  segment  generated  total  sales  of  â‚Ź130  PLOOLRQ LQ 6HUDÂż Q ZLOO FRQWLQXH operations  with  the  250  employees  at  all  locations.  Moreover,  Covestro  will  continue  to  serve  as  key  raw  materials  supplier  in  the  foreseeable  future. From  now  on,  the  former  polycarbonate  sheets  business  of  Covestro  will  operate  under  the  new  company  name  Exolon  *URXS ZZZ H[RORQJURXS FRP :LWKLQ 6HUDÂż Q *URXS ([RORQ *URXS ZLOO EH established  as  an  independent,  mid-­sized  company.      ZZZ VHUDÂż Q JUXSSH GH 64

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Single-­use  and  non-­degradable  plastic  bags  will  be  banned  Â

CHINA,  one  of  the  world’s  largest  consumer  of  plastics,  plans  to  ban  single-­ use  plastics  across  the  country.  The  proposal,  announced  on  19  January,  aims  to  reduce  plastic  waste  that  has  become  ubiquitous  in  Chinese  cities,  promote  UHF\FOLQJ DQG JUHHQ SDFNDJLQJ DQG FXUE WKHLU RYHUĂ€ RZLQJ JDUEDJH GXPSV The  policy  will  ban  the  production  and  sale  of  disposable  plastic  tableware  and  cotton  swabs  by  the  end  of  2020.  Production  of  household  products  containing  microbeads  will  be  banned  by  the  end  of  2020  and  sales  of  such  products  will  be  banned  two  years  after  that. Single-­use  and  non-­degradable  plastic  bags  will  be  banned  in  major  Chinese  cities  by  the  end  of  2020  and  across  the  country  by  2022.  In  addition,  single-­use  straws  will  be  banned  by  the  end  of  2020. By  2025  the  proposal,  which  was  introduced  by  both  the  National  Development Â

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WHILE  today’s  astronomical  high-­performance  telescopes  are  getting  bigger  and  bigger  with  the  aim  of  achieving  an  even  higher  image  resolution  and  penetrating  into  even  greater  depths  of  space,  current  material  developments  aim  at  a  further  improvement  of  the  spectroscopic  analysis  of  starlight  while  at  the  same  time  reducing  the  complexity  of  the  necessary  instruments. The  National  Institute  for  $VWURSK\VLFV LQ ,WDO\ ,1$) is  working  on  holographic  optical  elements  based Â

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plastics in  major  Chinese  cities  by  the  end  of  2020 and  Reform  Commission  and  the  Ministry  of  Ecology  and  Environment,  would  ban  all  single-­use  plastics  across  the  country. The  phased  approach  will  allow  time  for  China  to  ramp  up  manufacturing  of  biodegradable  and  alternate  products  to  replace  single-­use  plastics. The  ban  comes  on  the  heels  of  China  announcing  that  it’s  mega-­dump,  the  largest  in  the  country  is  full  25  years  DKHDG RI VFKHGXOH 7KH -LDQJFXQJRX ODQGÂż OO LQ 6KDDQ[L 3URYLQFH LV WKH VL]H RI IRRWEDOO Âż HOGV DQG ZDV EXLOW WR UHFHLYH WRQV RI ZDVWH SHU GD\ ,QVWHDG WKH ODQGÂż OO received  10  000  tons  of  waste  per  day.

ALPLA joins crossindustry consortium for chemical recycling Innovative  technology  enables  circularity  for  difficult-­to-­recycle  PET  plastic  waste ALPLA  Group,  an  international  plastic  packaging  and  recycling  specialist,  has  joined  a  new  consortium  for  chemical  recycling  of  PET.  The  consortium  intends  to  speed  up  the  commercialisation  of  HQKDQFHG UHF\FOLQJ WHFKQRORJ\ %3 ,QÂż QLD ZKLFK WXUQV RSDTXH DQG GLIÂż FXOW WR UHF\FOH 3(7 SODVWLF ZDVWH LQWR UHF\FOHG IHHGVWRFNV 7KH FRQVRUWLXP LQWHQGV WR FRPELQH WKH FDSDELOLWLHV DQG H[SHULHQFH of  its  members  â€“  packaging  and  recycling  specialist  ALPLA;Íž  food,  drink  and  consumer  goods  producers  Britvic,  Danone  and  Unilever;Íž  waste  management  and  recycling  specialist  Remondis;Íž  and  energy  and  petrochemicals  producer  BP  â€“  to  develop  a  new  circular  approach  to  dealing  with  PET  plastic  waste. Georg  Lässer,  Head  of  Recycling  at  ALPLA  said:  â€˜ALPLA  is  delighted  to  join  this  cross-­functional  project  with  partners  from  the  entire  value  chain.  It  completes  our  intense  activities  besides  mechanical  recycling  DQG IRFXVHV RQ SRVW LQGXVWULDO 3(7 ZDVWH GLIÂż FXOW WR UHF\FOH 3(7 packaging  and  PET  thermoform  trays.  With  BP  in  the  lead,  we  have  D YHU\ VWURQJ DQG KLJKO\ H[SHULHQFHG SDUWQHU WKDW FRQWULEXWHV ZLWK knowledge  about  virgin  polyester  production.’ www.alpla.com

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Wide  range  of  applications ³2XU SKRWRSRO\PHU ¿ OPV FDQ EH successfully  used  in  demanding  applications  such  as  spectrometers  in  high-­performance  telescopes  for  astronomy.  They  are,  of  course,  particularly  suitable  for  many  consumer  DSSOLFDWLRQV ´ H[SODLQV )ULHGULFK .DUO Bruder,  Head  of  Application  Development  Holography.  These  include  transparent  windshield  displays,  innovative  holographic  car  lighting,  forgery-­proof  documents,  smart  and  augmented  reality  glasses,  as  well  as  cockpit  use  to  protect  pilots  from  laser  attacks  from  the  ground. www.covestro.com

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Borealis to acquire Nova Chemicals ownership interest in Novealis JV

Beyond Plastic Award 2020

Borealis  AG  and  NOVA  Chemicals  Corporation  have  reached  an  agreement  for  Borealis  to  buy  NOVA  Chemicals’  50%  ownership  interest  in  Novealis  Holdings  LLC. Formed  in  2018,  Novealis  is  the  joint  YHQWXUH EHWZHHQ DIÂż OLDWHV RI %RUHDOLV DQG NOVA  Chemicals,  which  subsequently  formed  a  50/50  joint  venture  with  an  DIÂż OLDWH RI 7RWDO 6 $ WR ODXQFK %D\SRUW 3RO\PHUV //&LQ +RXVWRQ 7H[DV 86 Closing  of  the  acquisition  is  subject  to  customary  regulatory  approvals  and  other  conditions  but  is  not  subject  to  DQ\ Âż QDQFLQJ FRQGLWLRQ 7KH SDUWLHV H[SHFW WKH WUDQVDFWLRQ WR FORVH LQ WKH Âż UVW KDOI RI

7+( JOREDO RQOLQH SODWIRUP IRU HFR GHVLJQHG SDFNDJLQJ VROXWLRQV EH\RQGSODVWLF QHW KDV ODXQFKHG WKH KRVWLQJ RI WKH %H\RQG 3ODVWLF $ZDUG 7KH DZDUGÂśV motto  is:  Let  us  design  and  create  eco-­responsible  packages  and  transform  plastic  products  into  solutions  made  of  environmentally  sound  materials. 7KH DZDUG ZLOO KRQRXU WKH LQQRYDWLRQ DQG FUHDWLYLW\ LQ VXVWDLQDEOH SDFNDJLQJ design  in  three  categories:   1.  Most  practical  impact  to  reduce  the  use  of  plastics  2.  Most  innovative  approach  3.  Most  beautiful  solution Â

China aims to boost domestic plastic recycling While  China’s  move  to  stop  imports  of  scrap  plastics  has  altered  global  WUDGH Ă€ RZV DQG XSHQGHG WKH UHF\FOLQJ industry,  there’s  a  shift  going  on  within  the  country  that  may  be  just  as  important  for  plastics  recyclers. 6LQFH HDUO\ PRUH WKDQ &KLQHVH cities  have  rolled  out  pilot  waste  sorting  programmes  for  recyclables  and  trash.  It’s  a  big  change  for  Chinese  homes,  and  it’s  inspired  debate,  confusion  and  humorous  online  memes  among  residents  as  they  grapple  with  being  forced  to  separate  recyclables,  wet  kitchen  trash,  dry  waste  DQG KD]DUGRXV ZDVWH IRU WKH Âż UVW WLPH For  the  scrap  plastics  industry,  the  focus  on  sorting  waste  could  have  SRVLWLYHV ,QGXVWU\ RIÂż FLDOV VD\ WKH mood  is  changing:  while  government  campaigns  over  the  past  few  years  like  *UHHQ )HQFH DQG 1DWLRQDO 6ZRUG KDYH made  the  industry  feel  targeted,  the  new  prioritization  of  domestic  recycling  could  lead  the  industry  to  being  more  valued. It  is  estimated  that  the  volume  of  imported  pellets  has  increased  three-­  or  four-­fold  since  the  scrap  import  ban  but  imported  pellets  are  only  a  fraction  of  the  volume  of  scrap  that  used  to  come  GLUHFWO\ WR &KLQD 7KDW VWLOO OHDYHV D JDS in  demand  in  China. 66

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Celebrating  the  excellence  in  eco-­responsible  packaging  design  across  the  world

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BASF’s light stabilizer protects playground slides from UV light Improves  strength,  antistatic  performance  of  polyethylene  slides BASF’s  light  stabilizer  TinuvinÂŽ  has  been  adopted  by  Suiko  Co  Ltd  in  Japan,  to  make  rotationally-­moulded  low-­density  polyethylene  (LDPE)  playground  slides,  complete  with  UV  stabilised  and  antistatic  properties.  Suiko  added  Tinuvin  to  the  polymer  resin  in  the  slide  to  provide  UV  stabilization  and  to  ensure  that  the  colour  of  the  playground  slide  remains  bright  and  colourful  for  years  to  come.  Hiroyuki  Sakaki,  head  of  R&D  at  Suiko,  said,  â€œOur  big  challenge  was  to  maintain  not  only  the  physical  properties  of  polyethylene  but  also  the  antistatic  performance  under  such  severe  conditions.â€?

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Inventor  and  genius  entrepreneur,  Franky  Zapata,  aka  â€˜the  Flying  Man’,  will  be  one  of  the  star  speakers  at  JEC  World  2020

JEC World 2020:

Inspiring experts & exceptional $IÂż UPV JOREDO OHDGHUVKLS LQ FRPSRVLWHV LQQRYDWLRQ EXVLQHVV QHWZRUNLQJ FROM  leaders  to  entrepreneurs  and  high-­performance  athletes  â€“  JEC  World  2020  will  welcome  an  exclusive  lineup  of  special  guests  during  the  three-­day  event  from  3-­5  March  in  Paris. Inventor  and  genius  entrepreneur,  Franky  Zapata,  aka  â€˜the  Flying  Man’,  will  be  one  of  the  star  speakers  at  JEC  World  2020.  As  the  CEO  and  founder  of  the  company  that  bears  his  name,  he  became  well-­known  for  his  famed  crossing  of  the  English  Channel  in  August  2019  on  his  FlyboardÂŽ  Air.  His  keynote  speech,  â€˜Back  to  the  Future:  Flying  Man  Becoming  Real  â€“  How  I  Built  the  Flyboard’  will  undoubtedly  be  one  of  the  highlights  of  the  show. Representatives  from  major  industries  that  use  composites  will  also  be  in  attendance,  including  HervĂŠ  Gilibert,  CTO  of Â

ArianeGroup,  who  will  lead  a  conference  for  the  aerospace  sector  titled  â€˜Towards  a  More  Sustainable  Strategy’.  Alan  Banks,  UK  innovations  supervisor  at  Ford  Motor  Company,  will  deliver  his  keynote  speech  regarding  the  automotive  sector,  â€˜The  Right  Material  in  the  Right  Place’. High-­performance  athletes  will  also  share  their  experiences.  Some  of  the  notable  speakers  include  solo  sailor  Thomas  Coville,  together  with  his  technical  coordinator  Elie  Canivenc,  who  will  be  representing  Team  Sodebo  Voile;Íž  and  wheelchair  tennis  player  StĂŠphane  Houdet,  with  a  presentation  titled:  â€˜The  Composites  Trifecta:  Design  Flexibility,  Performance  and  Comfort’. The  composite  materials  industry  will  be  well-­represented Â

JEC World 2020 unveils “The JEC Composites Industry Programsâ€? JEC  World  is  presenting  the  JEC  Composites  Industry  Programs,  a  range  of  conferences  and  discussion  groups  bringing  together  the  decision-­makers  of  the  end-­users  industries  from  around  the  world.  This  year,  the  sessions  will  focus  on  the  on  the  automotive,  aerospace,  and  sports  &  health  industries,  and  cover  all  issues  relating  to  composites  in  these  strategic  sectors. Each  day,  industry  decision-­makers  70

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using  composites  will  come  together  to  discuss  the  latest  developments  in  composites  in  their  respective  VHFWRUV /DUJH LQWHUQDWLRQDO Âż UPV OLNH ArianeGroup,  GE  Aviation,  Embraer,  VoltAero,  Ford  Motor  Company,  the  Renault-­Nissan-­Mitsubishi  alliance,  Porsche,  Volkswagen,  Corima,  Look  Cycle  or  Ă–ssur  will  be  presenting  their  solutions. The  purpose  of  these  sessions  is  to Â

share  with  these  decision-­makers  the  latest  trends  and  innovations  in  the  entire  value  chain  of  composites. Through  the  â€˜Executive  Guided  Tours’,  selected  participants  will  be  able  to  explore  the  subjects  addressed  in  exclusive,  made-­to-­measure  visits  to  the  trade  fair  and  the  Innovation  Planet  of  each  sector,  punctuated  by  encounters  with  innovative  exhibitors. www.jec-­world.events

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Com in up g Technical conference on PVC industry trends Wheelchair tennis player, Stéphane Houdet, will give a presentation titled: ‘The Composites Trifecta: Design Flexibility, Performance and Comfort’

keynote speeches by Marcio Sandri, president of the Composite Materials business unit at Owens Corning, with his keynote speech titled ‘Reframing Glass’ Role in Infrastructure’. Carmelo Lo Faro, president of the composite materials business unit at Solvay, will deliver a presentation titled ‘The Industrialization Era’. Finally, architect Maximiliano Arrocet, one of the directors at award-­winning architecture and design studio AL_A, will share his vision of nanocomposites for the architecture industry in collaboration with Ed Clarke, associate director at Arup. Cutting-­edge technical conferences over the three-­day event include ‘Mixing Materials, Technologies and Robots in an Automated Composite Production’, µ&RPSRVLWHV DQG WKHLU )RUPLQJ 3URFHVVHV LQ WKH (UD RI 'DWD DQG $UWL¿ FLDO Intelligence: Composite Twins’, and ‘How to Design and Print a 4-­metre long Structural Pedestrian Bridge’. www.jec-­world.events

Plastics shows in China cancelled due to coronavirus

The 12th Africa Energy Indaba which takes place from 3-­4 March at the Cape Town International Convention Centre has assembled the leaders and key stakeholders in the energy sector for the continent’s annual energy event. As per the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), Africa is experiencing the fastest progression of urbanisation the world over. The report states that cumulative investments of $2.6 trillion are required between 2019 and 2040 to meet this rising energy demand and provide more accessible energy facilities to African citizens. Created around the 2020 theme, “African Energy – Catalysing Investment and Business Opportunities”, the newly released 2020 Conference Programme is set to establish the ideal platform to discuss how Africa can accelerate the development of energy infrastructure and projects to meet the demand for energy on the continent. www.africaenergyindaba.com

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DUE to the banning of mass gatherings in China to prevent the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, Chinaplas 2020 and Asia Rubber & Plastics Expo 2020 will be postponed. Chinaplas was scheduled to be held on 21-­24 April at National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai. New dates for the show will be announced at a later time. The Asia Rubber & Plastics Expo 2020 was to be held from 19-­21 March at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre.

THE only annual technical conference focussed on PVC industry trends, recipes, compounding and technical developments is returning from 24–26 February at the Dorint An der Messe Hotel in Cologne, Germany. PVC Formulation 2020 offers a forum for PVC chemists, compounders, converters, suppliers of additives, materials and technology as well as industry associations to discuss the RSWLPLVDWLRQ RI ULJLG DQG À H[LEOH 39& formulations. In addition to unique networking opportunities, PVC Formulation provides a comprehensive session on market trends, features developments in rigid PVC across various applications and discusses the impact of legislation on materials, applications and the supply chain. Industry experts will cover market trends in additives, advances in plasticisers, and cover how to improve processing, performance and durability of PVC compounds.

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Top  players  from  across  the  entire  cable  supply  chain  will  be  discussing  the  latest  trends  and  developments  at  Cables  2020,  AMI’s  20th  annual  Cables  conference.  With  the  demand  for  cables  continuously  growing  this  is  a  must  attend  event  taking  place  on  3-­5  March  at  the  Crown  Plaza  in  Düsseldorf,  Germany. The  growth  of  the  cable  industry  continues  to  be  strongly  affected  by  key  investment  sectors  such  as  infrastructure,  construction  and  transportation.  While  the  increasing  requirements  on  cables’  technical  performance,  together  with  a  move  towards  renewable  energies,  e-­mobility  and  digitalisation  continue  to  shape  the  future  of  this  industry.  Overall,  the  current  market  environment  creates  opportunities  and  challenges  throughout  this  high  demanding  industry,  and  it  is  essential  for  the  companies  involved  to  be  aware  of  the  latest  developments  in  markets,  materials,  testing,  regulation,  process  technologies  and  end-­use  applications.          www.ami.international          TH

7 International Seminar on Biopolymers & Sustainable Composites

THE  Plastics  Technology  Centre  will  hold  the  seventh  edition  of  its  International  Seminar  on  Biopolymers  and  Sustainable  Composites  from  4-­5  March,  where  more  than  20  speakers  will  discuss  trends  in  biopolymers.  The  seminar  will  address  developments  in  materials,  current  legislation  and  other  topics  VXFK DV HFR ODEHOV DQG FHUWL¿ FDWLRQV In  addition,  a  full  day  will  be  dedicated  WR ELRWHFKQRORJ\ DQG ELR UH¿ QHULHV Various  topics  will  be  discussed  at  this  long-­standing  seminar,  which  is  highly  regarded  within  the  sector.  These  include  trends  in  biodegradable  plastic  materials  and  plastic  materials  obtained  from  renewable  sources;;  innovations  in  biotechnology  and  the  sustainable  waste  recovery  options  offered  by  these  materials;;  and  developments  in  VWDQGDUGL]DWLRQ FHUWL¿ FDWLRQ DQG OLIH cycle  assessment  (LCA).  Attendees  will  also  hear  success  stories  from  leading  companies.                www.aimplas.net

Africa’s energy is focus of AEI PREVALENT  topics  with  particular  reference  to  Africa’s  energy  sphere,  are  set  to  form  the  core  of  discussions  at  the  12th  Africa  Energy  Indaba  from  3–4  March  at  Cape  Town  International  Convention  Centre,  Cape  Town. Various  thought-­provoking  session  themes  involve  the  following: What  African  energy  ministers  are  doing  to  stimulate  investment  in  the  energy  sectors  of  their  countries?  African  leaders  are  proactively  striving  to  improve  aspects  relating  to  three  core  dimensions:  energy  security,  energy  equity  (accessibility  and  affordability),  and  environmental  sustainability  of  energy  systems,  all  of  which  require Â

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there  are  multiple  divergent  ground-­ Adopting  technology,  cultivating  talent  breaking  discussions  to  be  presented  across  the  generations  and  encouraging  by  relevant  luminaries  of  the  energy  digital  skills  acquisition  are  fundamental  realm,  incorporating  the  recent  and  IDFWRUV WR HQKDQFLQJ HI¿ FLHQF\ ZLWKLQ profound  African  Continental  Free  the  energy  sector.  Well-­versed  industry  Trade  Agreement  (AfCFTA)  as  well  leaders  attending  the  event,  will  as  the  opportunities  associated  with  impart  their  knowledge  of  opportunity  development  and  management  of  related  Independent  Power  Producers  (IPPs).   AP AD-13.5x9.5cm.ai 1 04-Feb-20 2:38:44 PM threats  whilst  proactively  implementing  www.africaenergyindaba.com strategies  to  fortify  competitive  advantage  DQG ERRVW SUR¿ WV through  the  digitalisation  of  operations  within  the  landscape  that  is  energy.  In  addition, Â

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energy  mix  at  an  accelerated  pace,  to  a  point  that  is  predicted  to  position  gas  ahead  of  coal  by  2030.  This  year’s  event  is  set  to  reveal  the  intricacies  concerning  this  exciting  phase  of  transformation  and  disruption  transpiring  in  Africa. The  prevalent  energy  transition  is  also  expected  to  generate  broader  socio-­ HFRQRPLF EHQH¿ WV LQFOXGLQJ WKH LPSDFW of  expenditure  in  human  capital  and  education,  reduced  health  impacts  from  air  pollution,  reduction  of  greenhouse  gas  (GHG)  emissions  and  depletion  of  natural  resources.  Discussions  will  centre  around  how  such  socio-­economic  impacts  of  the  energy  transition  will  be  converted  to  acceptable  outcomes.

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DIARY Printpack Alger 2020 EXCELLENT  prospects  await  visitors  of  Printpack  &  Plast  Alger  2020  as  more  than  220  of  the  world’s  leading  companies  will  again  be  presenting  products  and  WHFKQRORJLHV VSHFL¿ FDOO\ WDLORUHG WR WKH Algerian  and  regional  market. The  6th  International  Printing,  Packaging  &  Plastics  Trade  Show  takes  place  at  the  Centre  International  de  Conférences  Abdelatif  Rahal  CIC  in  Algiers  from  9-­11  March.  Exhibitors  from  19  countries  are  expected  and  a  conference  will  be  held  simultaneously,  titled  â€˜Current  challenges  for  the  print  and  packaging  sector  in  Algeria  and  the  Maghreb’.         www.printpackalger.com

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Plastics Regulations 2020 PLASTICS  Regulations  2020  in  Cologne,  Germany  from  11-­12  March  is  a  two-­day  conference  from  AMI  which  will  provide  an  ideal  environment  for  regulatory  updates.  Companies  and  brand  owners  discuss  the  latest  developments  in  compliance  and  regulation  to  ensure  the  most  effective  ways  to  protect  your  business.            www.ami.international.com/events

Injection moulding event in Chicago in March THE  Molding  Conference,  a  conference  that  focusses  exclusively  on  injection  moulding,  is  to  be  held  in  Chicago,  USA,  from  17-­19  March,  making  it  the  30th  edition  of  the  event  â€“  and  one  of  the  longest  running  such  events  in  the  industry  globally.  7KH ¿ UVW HGLWLRQ ZDV LQ WKH 0ROGLQJ Conference  has  been  the  gathering  point  for  thought  leaders  in  the  injection  moulding  sector  in  the  US  to  discuss  where  the  technology  is  and  where  it’s  headed. The  show’s  at  the  Westin  Chicago  in  Lombard,  Illinois.                   www.moldingconference.com

Plastics Recycling Show Europe in March THE  Plastics  Recycling  Show  Europe  show  is  to  take  place  at  the  RAI,  Amsterdam,  on  25-­26  March.  The  free-­to-­attend  conference/exhibition  will  have  the  biggest  names  in  recycled  materials,  recycling  machinery  and  services  on  display,  showing  the  latest  innovation  from  this  exciting  industry. 74

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DuPont’s  newest  product  innovations  include: •  Pyralux®  AG  â€“  an  all-­polyimide  double  sided  copper  clad  laminate  that  is  offered  in  both  sheets  and  rolls  with  global  availability  and  is  ideal  for  use  in  high  volume  consumer,  medical  and  automotive  applications. ®  Pyralux  GPL  â€“  an  adhesive  that  is  â€¢ VSHFL¿ FDOO\ IRUPXODWHG IRU KLJK

Sensor-based sorting systems at Plast Combines  material  and  colour  perception  in  one  machine TOMRA  Sorting  Recycling  exhibited  its  sensor-­based  sorting  systems  and  latest  technologies  at  Plast  Eurasia  Istanbul,  the  largest  plastics  industry  exhibition  held  in  December. Plast  Eurasia  brought  together  exhibitors  from  45  countries  and  approximately  60  000  professional  visitors  from  105  countries  at  Istanbul  Tüyap  Fair  and  Congress  Centre.  TOMRA  Sorting  Recycling  exhibited  its  Innosort  Flake  sorting  machine  and  performed  tests  with  real  materials  from  PET  recycling  facilities  at  the  fair. Underlining  that  technologies  such  as  TOMRA’s  sorting  solutions  are  essential  to  achieve  a  truly  circular  economy  by  eliminating  waste  and  reusing  limited  natural  resources.  The  Innosort  Flake  machine  was  launched  in  March  2019,  and  has  received  great  interest  from  customers  in  Turkey.  Innosort  Flake  combines  material  and  colour  perception  in  one  machine  and  is  able  to  detect  different  polymers,  including  PET,  PVC,  PP,  PE  and  metal  by  means  of  2mm  polymer  detection.  This  enables  the Â

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The  Plastics  Recycling  Awards  Europe  2020,  which  are  open  to  organisations  and  individuals  throughout  Europe,  will  be  presented  at  PRS  Europe  in  March.  The  seven  award  categories  are  Automotive,  Electrical  or  Electronic  Product;Íž  Building  &  Construction  Product;Íž  Household  &  Leisure  Product;Íž  Plastic  Packaging  Product;Íž  Product  Technology  Innovation;Íž  Recycling  Machinery  Innovation  and  Plastics  Recycling  Ambassador. Âł7KH Âż UVW WZR HGLWLRQV RI WKH DZDUGV witnessed  an  impressive  number  and  FDOLEUH RI HQWULHV 7KLV LV D WHVWDPHQW to  today’s  outstanding  innovation  and  continuous  progress  towards  circular  economy  in  the  plastics  recycling  sector,â€?  said  Ton  Emans,  PRE  president. )RU YLGHR KLJKOLJKWV RI WKH 3ODVWLFV Recycling  Awards  Europe  2019  visit:                    https://youtu.be/sltM6NjiLUk                       www.prseventeurope.com

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BASF presents ‘Material Selection N°1’ Trend  book  shows  the  latest  results  of  the  interplay  of  material  and  design IN  its  trend  book,  BASF  designfabrikÂŽ,  which  is  part  of  the  new  Creation  Centres,  presents  the  results  of  an  international  study  that  combines  current  social  trends  with  innovative  new  materials  and  design.  7KH Âż UVW WUHQG SUHVHQWHG LQ WKH study  describes  an  â€˜Aspirational  Society’.  This  is  a  society  that  strives  for  exclusivity,  but  at  the  same  time  wants  to  act  sustainably  and  not  commit  itself  to  ownership.  The  transformation  of  such  a  society,  which  wants  to  own  everything,  to  one  which  wants  to  use  everything,  also  creates  new  demands  on  materials,  services  and  products,â€?  says  Alex  Horisberger, Â

designfabrikÂŽ  Ludwigshafen,  BASF. The  trend  researchers  have  therefore  developed  a  material  that  combines  all  these  contrasts:  It  can  reproduce  textures  and  structures  individually  and  yet  shines  like  a  liquid.  A  mono-­material  special  polyamide  that  meets  sustainable  demands  and  at  the  same  time  offers  durability. The  second  trend  originated  in  India  and  describes  an  attitude  to  life  that  is  rarely  found  in  Western  society:  the  art  of  improvising.  Lack  and  need  breed  invention  and  thus  innovations  arise  from  temporary  arrangements  in  the  shortest  time.  In  our  society,  however,  lack  and  need  occur  at  completely  different, Â

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diverse  levels:  In  the  age  of  digitalization,  for  example,  the  lack  of  haptic  feedback  is  ubiquitous,  because  we  touch  smooth  display  glass  surfaces  every  day,  blank  and  without  texture.  With  a  world  ¿ UVW %$6) LV QRW RQO\ EULQJLQJ KDSWLF experiences  back  into  everyday  life,  but  it  also  breaks  with  what  previously  seemed  to  be  established  contradictions.  With  the  help  of  an  innovative  PU  coating,  the  natural  surface  of  the  stone  can  be  FRPELQHG ZLWK OLJKWQHVV DQG Ă€ H[LELOLW\ thus  opening  up  completely  new  design  possibilities.  www.creation-­center.basf.com

Plastics in the Environment

Ceresana  has  analysed  the  European  market  for  plastic  caps  and  closures,  from  beverages  and  food  items,  cosmetics  and  pharmaceuticals  (OTC)  to  household  chemicals  and  other  applications.  Various  subcategories  and  closure  types  are  examined  in  detail.  Ceresana  expects  an  increase  in  (XURSHDQ VDOHV RI OLGV RYHUFDSV Ă€ LS WRS closures,  dispensers,  and  other  closures  of  around  2.4%  per  year  until  2026. This  market  study  examines  the  demand  for  the  following  types  of  plastic  closures  in  22  FRXQWULHV VFUHZ FDSV Ă€ LS top  and  disc-­top  closures,  dispensers  and  sprays,  as  well  as  lids  and  overcaps.  Plastic  lids  and  overcaps  are  recording  high  growth  rates,  especially  in  the  food  sector.  A  wide  range  of  ready  meals,  which  are  often  made  for  consumption  on  the  go,  are  equipped  with  these  types  of  closures.  The  trend  towards  convenience  products  currently  leads  to  a  VLJQLÂż FDQW LQFUHDVH LQ GHPDQG Âą ZLWK no  end  in  sight  for  this  development. Â

IDTECHEX’S  latest  report,  â€˜Green  Technology  and  Polymer  Recycling  2020-­2030:  Technology  for  a  Sustainable  Circular  Economy  in  Plastic  Waste’,  by  Dr  Bryony  Core,  presents  the  key  recycling  processes  that  are  helping  to  address  the  problem  of  waste  plastic. These  new  processes  tend  to  fall  into  three  categories:  solvent  extraction,  plastic  to  fuel  conversion  or  depolymerisation.  The  need  for  improved  waste  management  protocols  for  polymers  that  have  reached  the  end  of  their  useful  life  is  evident.  Although  some  of  the  challenges  are  economic  and  social,  developing  new  processes  to  address  the  technical  barriers  to  increased  global  rates  of  polymer  recycling  will  substantially  assist  in  realising  a  circular  economy.

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PLASTICS  in  the  Environment  is  a  collection  of  reviewed  and  relevant  research  chapters,  offering  a  comprehensive  overview  of  recent  GHYHORSPHQWV LQ WKH ¿ HOG RI SODVWLF pollution  and  how  it  is  affecting  the  environment.  The  book  comprises  single  chapters  authored  by  various  researchers  and  edited  by  an  expert  active  in  the  research  area.  All  chapters  are  complete  in  themselves  but  united  under  a  common  research  study  topic.  This  publication  aims  at  providing  a  thorough  overview  of  the  latest  research  efforts  by  international  authors  on  the  trending  topic  of  plastics  in  the  environment  and  opens  new  possible  research  paths  for  further  novel  developments.

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Groundbreaking Together  with  Chinese  designer  Axis  Liu,  Covestro  has  created  this  running  shoe.  The  dynamic,  extraordinary  structure  of  the  midsole  was  produced  by  a  3D  printer.  A  special  INSQIN  coating  ensures  that  the  upper  material  is  water  resistant  and  breathable

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Milliken presents

Millad NX 8000 clarifier for PP helps processors & brand owners on the path to better sustainability ®

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Enhancing plastics with Color, Care, Clarity and Performance. Together. Milliken’s Millad® NX® 8000 clarifier for polypropylene (PP) — a key component in nearly 80 percent of the world’s clear PP today —is helping that cause. It not only transforms the resulting polypropylene, NX® UltraClear™ PP, into a lightweight, crystal-clear replacement for alternative materials, but also reduces processor cycle times and contributes to lowering related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving its environmental performance in injection molded products. UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), has documented that use of Millad NX 8000 clarifier can result in significant energy savings when injection molding transparent PP products. Numerous industrial trials indicate that use of this highly soluble clarifier can lower

processing temperatures from 235°C to 190°C (455°F to 374°F), compared with third-generation clarifiers that require high temperatures to achieve the desired transparency. UL has shown that these lower temperatures result in the energy savings of between 8 and 12%, while also reducing associated CO2 emissions. This independent, third-party certification means that those using NX UltraClear PP can add the UL Environmental Claim Validation (ECV) label to their products. This provides an obvious marketing advantage to those aiming to demonstrate their commitment to a more circular economy. But, just as importantly, the eco-label helps to confirm to all involved that they have made the more sustainable choice when it comes to doing the right thing for the planet.

Visit us at booths P81 & P84 at COMPLAST, and learn how you can gain a clear advantage with Milliken. Learn more at chemical.milliken.com. Vernon Ramiah, Ph.D. Territory Manager: South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa • West Wing, 6 Kikuyu Road, Sunninghill, 2191, South Africa T [+27 11 236 8723] / C [+27 76 114 6727] vernon.ramiah@milliken.com

EUROPE : eurochem@milliken.com | NORTH AMERICA : millichem@milliken.com LATIN AMERICA : lachem@milliken.com | ASIA : asiachem@milliken.com © 2020 NX, Millad, and Milliken are registered trademarks of Milliken & Company. UltraClear and the Milliken logo are trademarks of Milliken & Company.

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