Masterbatch
Antimicrobial plastic additives on display at Med-Tech Innovation Expo
MedNet, a German supplier to the medical device industry, will be representing Foster Corporation at Med-Tech Innovation Expo in the UK this week. Read more
Got the bug?: Preventing microbial infections in medical plastics
Lawrence Acquarulo, Foster Corporation, looks in detail at antimicrobial masterbatches for medical plastics Read more
Foster Corporation announces antimicrobial master batches
Provider of polymer solutions for healthcare markets, Foster Corporation has introduced antimicrobial master batches for blending with medical device polymers. Read more
Dow Corning launches new silicone masterbatch at Chinaplas
At Chinaplas 2016, Dow Corning has launched its new silicone masterbatch designed to reduce the coefficient of friction (COF) in high-speed form-fill-seal (FFS) packaging operations Read more
Keeping it clean - antimicrobial masterbatches at Medtec Europe
Biesterfeld Plastic is at Medtech Europe with Heroc’s functional batches containing antimicrobial and aseptic properties Read more
X-ray vision makes masterbatch safe
Dr. C Frank, Sikora, discusses the use of an x-ray scanner for pellet, flakes and film inspection as well as analysis in the compound and masterbatch industry Read more
Grafe invests in blow moulding facility
Manufacturer of masterbatches Grafe has announced it has invested in a new facility for the stimulation of extrusion blow moulding. Read more
Clariant's New Chicago ColorWorks to Aid US Plastic Product Developers
Clariant expects a new US investment to enable it to accellerate new product development and brand building, bring together creative resources and prototyping equipment and support US customers. Read more
Antimicrobials: Symphony and JnJ's Janssen Pharmaceutica Announce Five Year Supply and Marketing Agreement
UK plastic additive manufacturer Symphony has signed an agreement with a Belgian pharmaceutical maker, part of Johnson & Johnson, to market a new antimicrobial masterbatch in a number of markets, initially for food packaging. Read more
Clariant and Tasnee Establish Masterbatches Joint Venture in Saudi
Clariant have sold a 40% stake in its Saudi Arabia masterbatch production operation, established in 1993, to Tasnee, one of the largest industrial conglomerates in the country. Read more
Mevopur Masterbatches from Clariant
Mevopur masterbatches are known for high standards in terms of product quality and regulatory compliance. The company is a leading light in change control policy in terms of its ingredients, especially pigments. Read more
How Colour Improves Device and Packaging Design Without Compromising Patient Safety or Regulatory Compliance
Designers are facing a growing dilemma—how to make their products functional but more appealing to the end user, the patient, whilst meeting an increasing set of regulations impacting materials at their disposal. Steve Duckworth explores the options. Read more