The price of crude oil, the victory of Trump in the US elections and the economic forecasts in Brazil will mark the path of the Oil & Gas sector, as well as the strategy of the company for 2017.
Health Canada has begun a consultation period relating to proposed changes to the Consumer Products Containing Lead (Contact with Mouth) Regulations. The consultation process will run from December 3, 2016 to February 15, 2017.
Belgium announces new regulations regarding food contact varnishes and coatings. The new law, issued via Royal Decree, entered into force on January 1, 2017
Several Californian Prop 65 settlements have been reached relating to the use of phthalates in certain consumer products. The settlements call for either reformulation or the inclusion of a Prop 65 warning.
The Ampac Pull TabTM beverage pouch will now be marketed and produced in the United States for alcoholic beverages. Ampac's Pull Tab award winning beverage pouch first launched in Switzerland for a local juice brand in 2014. The Ampac Pull TabTM pouch is an alternative format to the traditional straw-punch beverage pouch.
California has concluded several Prop 65 settlements involving inclusion of DEHP in consumer products. The agreements require the reformulation of DEHP to levels equal or below 0.1% and, in some cases, a Prop 65 warning will be allowed.
The US state of Maine has issued a proposal to include two flame retardants in its list of Priority Chemicals. If accepted their presence in certain children's products will require reporting to the DEP.
Recently a group of students from Neil A. Armstrong Middle School of Fairless Hills, Pa., visited plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries. The purpose of their visit was two-fold: to learn about advanced manufacturing careers and to shoot video for a contest. The students toured NewAge's manufacturing and molding areas, learned about product testing, and had a chance to talk with employees.
INDEVCO and Napco will showcase MicroMB plastic compounds during Arabplast 2017 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre 8-10 January 2017.
Creative Sign Designs, Tampa-based signage design and manufacturing company, creates a new role on its management team to add industry-expert Sam Feldstein.
Brilltech Engineers Pvt. Ltd is leading the market as Cable Tray Manufacturers and now after getting a huge success in the domain now they extend their business.
Parish Engineering have announced a major business expansion with the acquisition of Longworth Engineering. For Paul Rafferty, Business Development Manager at Parish, the Longworth takeover makes good business sense.
TaraSafe is proud to announce its first export shipment of TarArc to ABB Japan, the global player in the Utility / Electrical Equipment and DUBAL - EGA renowned Aluminum smelter company.
ASTM International has updated its US Toy Standard and issued ASTM F963-16. Published on October 20, 2016, it contains several significant changes to the previous standard - ASTM F963-11.
The US State of Washington has published proposals to amend the reporting rule and list of Chemicals of High Concern to Children (CHCC). The final proposed language is expected in January, and an additional public comment period will follow.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has nullified its regulations concerning the use of azo dyes and formaldehyde in textile products. These new rules become effective November 26, 2016.
MicroMB brand provides high-quality additives, fillers, masterbatches, and recycled resins in various processes including injection molding, blow molding, blown film, thermoforming, and other processing methods.
Trumantech is to build a $150 million solar panel manufacturing facility in South China's Guangdong province where they intend to produce half a giggawat of highly efficient solar panels a year.
Timber Master UK, a known and trusted wooden doors and windows manufacturer recently launched its live web feed feature. The feature allows clients to get live updates directly from the assembly area. It will provide a sneak peek into all that goes into manufacturing the bespoke doors and windows.
Singapore has published its new Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) for Electrical and Electronic Equipment. The new rules will come into effect on June 1, 2017.