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ADVICE BROUGHT TO YOU FROM THE EXPERTS AT ZANOGEN MACHINE KNIVES

Rob Barclay, Sales Manager at Zanogen Machine Knives, tells Plastixportal, “Always get advice from O.E.M’s before purchasing your granulator machine. Different granulator machines recycle different plastics, ensure that the granulator machine you purchase is correct for the type of plastic you will be recycling.”
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Evonik establishes joint venture in South Africa for production of extruded PLEXIGLAS®

Essen. On May 1 Evonik Industries established a joint venture, Evonik Acrylics Africa (EAA), with the South African plastics processor Ampaglas Plastics Group for extrusion of PLEXIGLAS® sheet products. “In Ampaglas, we've succeeded in winning over southern Africa's largest producer of extruded plastics as a partner,”...

OMRON SOUTH AFRICA COMPLETES FIRST SOLAR PV INSTALLATION

Omron South Africa has recently completed their first Photovoltaic (PV) installation using their 10kW Grid-Tied 400V inverter. The solar PV panel installation is mounted on the roof, where space is normally wasted. An aluminium structure was used which eliminates corrosion and is light weight.
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BASF at In-Cosmetics 2012 Innovations inspired by life

At this year’s In-Cosmetics trade show, BASF showcased its latest innovations for the personal- and beauty-care market, including synthetic mica-based pigments, high-performance hair care ingredients and cosmetic actives. The BASF Personal Care business also presented its new brand, Care Creations™ and communication concept, “Inspired by Life”, while inviting customers to experience how the personal care market can be shaped by innovations inspired by life.
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PLASTIC OFFERS AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTION

Protect-o-burn has just completed work on a recovery vehicle for Barlows, using Simona PE sheeting. The vehicle will be used to carry tools and spares required to repair any CAT trucks thatbreak down on route to a site. The backs of the vehicles were manufactured out of PEHWST Natural 4000x2000x10mm, 15mm and 20 mm sheeting. Full Article

EXCITING NEWS FOR THE WESTERN CAPE

After 25 years in the packaging business, Premier Packaging(Pty)Ltd, has decided it is time to spread their wings and open a branch in Montague Gardens, Cape Town.Colin Bell founder and owner of Premier Packaging says their particular method of supplying a wide range of plastic bottles, jars, tubs, drums as well as steel tins and drums, has proved to be very successful in the market place.
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Thermostat housing for VW: Ultramid HRX in production

Since February 2012, thermostat housings molded from Ultramid® A3WG6 HRX are in use at VW. The new polyamide specialty from BASF which is now available worldwide has been developed specifically for applications requiring high hydrolysis resistance in conjunction with high strength. Full Article

BASF supports the development of wind power

As a climate-friendly source of energy in the energy mix. With this mind, BASF released a short film showcasing how the chemical industry helps to enhance the performance and efficiency of modern wind turbines.
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BASF AND CATALENT JOIN FORCES TO SOLVE BIOAVAILABILITY CHALLENGES

Somerset, NJ and Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 4, 2012 – Catalent Pharma Solutions and BASF have entered into a broad collaboration and Open Alliance to provide solutions to overcome bioavailability challenges of new molecular entities with solubility or permeability challenges. 
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MEET THE INTERNAL SALES FORCE BEHIND ZANOGEN MACHINE KNIVES

Zanogen Machine Knives prides itself on offering unsurpassed customer service and quality to all of its customers.  The Company’s young and dynamic Internal Sales Team aids this and also assists customers who require information regarding Zanogen products. 
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Joint press release of BSR and BASF Pilot project with compostable bags

for biodegradable waste successfully completed in Berlin, Germany • About 80% of residents     satisfied
• More biodegradable waste     collected
•  Less incorrect disposal in      the organic waste bins
•   Convincing compost quality
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BASF expands capacity for cyclohexane oxidation

BASF will increase its capacity for cyclohexane oxidation at its Antwerp Verbund site by about 50,000 tons per year. The total investment amounts to about €10 million. Cyclohexane oxidation products are important intermediates for caprolactam and adipic acid, starting materials for polyamide...

Zanogen Machine Knives welcome Steven Leukes to their Cape Town Branch team 

 We are very excited about Steven’s appointment and the opportunities it brings to enhance our delivery of superior customer service and first class blade sharpening” says Lynn Stierlin (Sales Executive at Zanogen Machine Knives, Cape Town Branch). 

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Machine tools in miniaturised formats In medical and watch-making industries

Entitled “Metal meets Medical”, which illuminates the entire process chain involved in making technical medical products, for example. A prime example for high-precision machining of miniature mechanical components is the watch-making industry.
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WOODEN PALLETS ARE MAKING THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY ILL

Pharmaceutical companies in South Africa are reconsidering their pallet management strategy after numerous recalls due to TBA-contamination.



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36D SINGLE-SCREW EXTRUDER FOR TECHNOLOGY CENTER IN ABU DHABI

Borouge investing in a high-quality pipe extrusion line from KraussMaffei Berstorff Munich, September 30, 2011 – Borouge, a leading provider of innovative value creating plastics solutions, has ordered a complete polyolefins (PO) pipe extrusion line from KraussMaffei Berstorff.
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ZANOGEN MACHINE KNIVES CAPE TOWN HAS MOVED TO A SHARP NEW ADDRESS!

Zanogen Machine Knives Cape Town office moved to their new office which is situated in the Northgate Business Park Estate, in Brooklyn, near the Koeberg Interchange in September 2011.

BASF Venture Capital invests $13.5 million in U.S.-based company

BASF Venture Capital led a $18.2 million financing round Ludwigshafen (Germany) and San Diego (California) – March 12, 2012 – BASF Venture Capital GmbH has invested $13.5 million in Allylix, Inc., a U.S.-based renewable specialty chemicals company.

PACKAGING UNDERESTIMATED BY FARMERS

South African wholesalers are missing the boat when it comes to marketing by neglecting their packaging, according to Christo Pienaar, MD of CoolSeal SA. South African growers are heavily dependent on export markets where quality packaging is the norm.
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Propak Cape 2011 - Post Show Press Release

Sell-out packaging, processing, plastics and print show a winner with visitors. Latest technologies, developments and a wide range of products and equipment were showcased at the recent Propak Cape 2011 and co-located shows, held at the Cape Town .
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NEW ECO-FRIENDLY FISH BOXES LAUNCH IN CAPE TOWN

Ampaglas Plastics Group launch their innovative fish boxes at the Pro-Pak Exhibition in Cape Town this month.

Colourful Collaboration Masterbatch SA

Kahn Morbee of The Parlotones, South Africa’s premier band, says of MBSA, “You’ve gone green but still do millions of colours in a Rainbow Nation”.


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Technimac News - From “waste” to “virgin” NGR Recycling Machines

Next Generation Recycling maschinen GmbH (NGR) contributes to the fulfilment of the demands of companies for a reduction in production waste to virtually zero. Spunchem International in Durban, South Africa and Dimatit in Mohammedia, Morocco provides excellent examples in this connection.


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