Semi-finished plastic materials used in the food industry have to comply with the requirements of the latest European Regulation (EU) no. 10/2011. This Regulation, also known as the Plastics Implementation Measure (PIM), is aimed at excluding any toxic effects which could arise as a result of interaction between food substances and plastics.
Spring, bent wire form and assembly manufacturer, William Hughes has installed an automated passivation plant at its UK headquarters in Stalbridge, Dorset. The move will not only reduce the significant lead-time incurred by subcontracting this requirement, but will enable the company to provide another Nadcap process for aerospace customers.
Ormiston Wire has launched a range of wire turbulators for heat exchanger tubes that significantly cut the cost and size of exchangers while also improving performance.
The new Axion Polymers website at www.axionpolymers.com has been redesigned to focus on its range of products for sale including 100 percent recycled polymers, recycled aggregates and SRF and the services it offers such as laboratory testing and toll processing.
The US based bioplastics specialist, Cereplast has announced the commercialisation of its Algae Bioplastics with the introduction of Biopropylene 109D, an injection moulding grade.