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9December 2012 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

he crucial role of land, and in particular, that of land acquisition for

industrial development in the country cannot be overemphasised. However,

the policy flip flops over this sensitive subject witnessed in the recent times

have only added to the number of other hurdles before the industry (for

that matter, the entire manufacturing sector at large). This is taking place in a phase

when the nation seems to need another booster dose of economic acceleration. In this

backdrop, the recent clearing of certain important government legislations, which have

been pending since long, perhaps could not have been better timed!

Case in point is the recent clearing by the Group of Ministers (GoM) the land

bill, a much needed exercise on its 117-year-old extension that according to industry

sources has been creating a lot of confusion and worse, litigation related to setting up

of development projects. The Bill in its new avatar (Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation

and Resettlement Bill, 2011) requires the consent of only two-third of the

people affected in private and Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects,

instead of the earlier mandated 80 per cent. Hopefully, this will not

only provide more clarity on project execution but also facilitate timely

implementation thereof.

According to a clause in the Bill, it is to be applied from an

unspecified cut-off date. Although the cut-off date, as per official

sources, is most likely to be decided before the Bill is cleared

for introduction in the Winter Session of the Parliament, it

has left most in the industry with fair amount of worries.

Thankfully, the Bill, which initially had provisions for

retrospective application of the law in cases where the land

had not been awarded or where compensation had not been

paid, does not have this clause any more. Thus, this prospective

clause should be industry-friendly. While the less percentage of

landowners’ consensus needed for clearing of land for projects

seems to be a practical and forward-looking step, the amount

of compensation and its impact on project cost remain a concern.

These are early days considering the extent of value addition that

still remains to be made in order to make this Bill a progressively

effective one. Apart from defining the ‘purpose’ of the land acquisition

without any ambiguity whatsoever, the Bill has to factor in several

inter-state and intra-state ground realities as well as existing restrictions

on the use of agricultural land for industrial use. Only a complete and

competent enough Land Bill can decisively address the complexities of

this subject.

TLand reforms: Making in‘roads’!

Editorial Advisory BoardA E Ladhabhoy

Plastics Technologist

Dr Sushil K VermaFormer Director General, CIPET

Dr Swapan K DharaRegional Technical Head,

Basell Polyolefins India Pvt Ltd

Mohan K JainMD, Indoplast & Past President, AIPMA

P P KharasChairman, Ecoplast

Raman M PatelChairman, Industrial Products Mfg Co

Vijay MerchantPresident, Polycraft

Manas R [email protected]

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Automation Trends 74 Robotic plastics processing: High-end solutions for seamless manufacturing

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106 Automotive Plastics India - 2012: Plastics riding the auto wave

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Roundtable ............................. 56

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Insight & OutlookPlastics in Automotive

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26 Modern Plastics & Polymers | December 2012

Trelleborg inaugurates new facility in BengaluruTrelleborg has launched its new, state-of-the-art facility in Bengaluru, India in a joint initiative between two business units, Business Unit Trelleborg Industrial Anti-vibration System and Business Unit Trelleborg Moulded Components. With an investment worth about € 4 million, this will be the company’s fourth facility in India and second in Bengaluru.

Speaking about the products that will be manufactured in this facility, the company spokesperson in a press briefing said, “The major products will include full end-to-end processing capabilities including metal preparation, injection moulding and post moulding preparation as well as test laboratory facilities for material and product testing. The specialised production of industrial anti-vibration systems and moulded components will mainly be to rail, off highway, energy, telecommunications and other industries.”

This plant is in accordance with the company’s continued long-term strategy to invest in markets with favourable growth potential. Initially this plant will employ around 40 people, but it is claimed that the number will be increased in near future. The plant comprises of end-to-end processing capabilities including metal preparation, injection moulding and post moulding preparation as well as test laboratory facilities for material and product testing.

“With the high level of growth expected from the Indian market, this facility will place Trelleborg in the strongest position to provide world class engineering and service capabilities and support growth for our major customers in this important region,” said Mikael Fryklund, President, Trelleborg Industrial Solutions.

With an existing utilisation of around 60-70 per cent with regard to installed capacity, this figure is expected to rise to about 90-95 per cent by the first half of next year. The company believes that its current facilities will be sufficient for the next 2-3 years.

During the plant visit, Ranadip Basu, Facility Manager, Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, India, added, “We have initiated segregation of waste at manufacturing process itself thus eliminating mix up. All hazardous waste are collected and stored separately and sold to pollution board approved sources. We also have rain water harvesting on site. Next year we will also apply for ISO14000 accreditation.”

Sweta M Nair

AIPMA launches five plastics parks across India The All India Plastics Manufacturers’

Association (AIPMA) has launched five

plastics parks in various strategic parts of India.

Of these, two are situated in Gujarat where

100 acre land has been allotted in Dahej for

a world-class manufacturing hub and 240 acre

in Sanand, suitable for auto component sector.

Additionally, in Karnataka 200 acre land in

Narasapura, 225 acre near Kanpur in Uttar

Pradesh and 138 acres in Tamot in Madhya

Pradesh has been allotted for the same.

Jayesh Rambhia, Chairman, Plastic Parks

and Projects, AIPMA & Former President,

AIPMA said, “All these parks have excellent

connectivity to highways. Logistic facility is

easily available in the region of these parks.

These parks have been declared by respective

state governments and AIPMA. The

association is actively promoting these parks

to industry in India and abroad.”

The strategically located industrial lands are

available with infrastructure and a single window

clearance to entrepreneurs at discounted prices,

direct from the respective State Governments.

Expected to create revenue of over ` 30,000

crore per year, the parks are stated to generate

employment for 500,000 people and attract

investment opportunities of about ` 10,000 crore

in the plastic sector. Rambhia added, “Plastic

s is a core sector industry and it is the enabler

for growth of auto, agriculture, construction,

consumer goods, electronics, etc, which will

generate employment and revenue for the

government. Each of these parks is in various

stages of completions. Moreover, AIPMA has

signed up with SIDBI for getting easy access

to finance.”

Sweta M Nair

CPI Oman to set up pipe making facility in India by 2013

Composite Pipes Industry LLC (CPI LLC) Oman is entering India, with plans to set up a 5,000 metric tonne per year plant by 2013, with an initial investment of about $ 10 million. The company manufactures and installs composite pipes and fittings of glass-reinforced plastic, epoxy and vinyl ester. CPI Oman is expecting a modest turnover of about $ 40 million by 2015 from its Indian operations and expects its first big order in India to come from the Oil & Natural Gas Commission. The plant also will serve Indian and South Asian companies.

Sheikh Saif bin Hashil Al Maskery, Chairman, CPI LLC Oman said, “The oil and gas exploration and production sector has been expanding rapidly in India and will attract enormous capital investment in future. As a more eco-friendly and cost-effective mode of transportation, composite pipelines are receiving growing attention.” Demand for composite pipes from the oil and gas sector alone is expected to grow at a 9-10 percent compounded annual growth rate over the next five years.



Lumax to set up plastic component plant in South India Automotive lighting solution company

Lumax Industries Ltd is setting up a

dedicated plastic component plant to

cater to the motorcycle industry in the

southern part of India. Anmol Jain,

Senior Executive Director, Lumax

Industries Ltd said, “We are setting

up a plant with an investment of

about $ 20 million (` 100 crore) at

Bidadi near Bengaluru to cater the

motorcycle segment. The plant would

manufacture 30 different parts for

multiple motorcycle models right from

fender to cowl. Initially, the Bidadi unit

would cater the motorcycle segment

but we are open to other forms of

transportation such as car or trucks at

a later stage.”

The plant is strategically located

as the region is part of the expanding

hub in southern India with global

car and truck OEMs such as Toyota

Kirloskar, Mahindra Reva Electric

Vehicle and Scania Commercial

Vehicles. The Lumax plant will cater

to the third Honda Motorcycles and

Scooters India plant near Bengaluru.

It will import machinery from

ASEAN countries.

Hillenbrand to acquire Coperion Hillenbrand, Inc has agreed to acquire

the Coperion Group, Stuttgart,

Germany Subject to regulatory

approvals, the transaction is anticipated

to close by December 31, 2012.

Hillenbrand, a US-based, strategic

global diversified industrial company,

publicly listed on the New York Stock

Exchange, will acquire Coperion from

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, a leading

German private equity company.

“For Coperion this change of

ownership opens up new opportunities

in markets beyond the plastics industry.

It will also strengthen our business in

the areas where we have been engaged

in strategic execution over the past

years; to reduce our dependency on

the polymer industry business, expand

our global sales and service network

& product offerings, develop turnkey

process solutions with our own system,

process competence and to improve

earnings resilience. We look forward

to this new partnership with the

Process Equipment Group and their

companies, because our companies

are so closely aligned from a strategic

point-of-view. We believe that we

have a perfect strategic match,” opined

Guenter Bachmann, CEO, Coperion.

JH-Welltec to set-up plant in Ahmedabad Ahmedabad-based JH-Welltec

Machines India Pvt Ltd is setting

up its own production facility in

India. Currently, the Indo-Chinese

injection moulding Joint Venture

( JV) is operating from a leased site.

“The company expects to acquire a

2.3-acre plot in Ahmedabad in the

next couple of months and the plant

should be operating by August 2014,”

said marketing director H R Nagadia

at Indplas’12, held in Calcutta

recently.

JH-Welltec has plans to invest

around $ 1 million to build the plant.

The company is a Joint Venture ( JV)

between Jishu-Hozen Machines

Pvt Ltd, Pune, India Sand Welltec

Machinery Ltd, Hong Kong. The

Sino-Indian venture was set up to

avoid high anti-dumping duties levied

in 2009 by the Government of India on

imported injection presses from China.

Avani Jain

World Kitchen launches SNAPWARE® in India

SNAPWARE®, from the house of

World Kitchen has been launched in

India. This revolutionary space-saving

everyday storage solution has introduced

a varied collection comprising the

Airtight Modular range, Airtight Fresh

range and Eco Pure range. These

products are microwave safe and

USFDA compliant, thereby ensuring

food safety.

The brand’s plastic food storages

are designed in modular form,

allowing consumers to maximise

limited shelf space by stacking them

up in secure blocks. With the help of

SNAPWARE®’s advanced technology,

the products provide a 100 per cent

airtight storage system with maximum

leak proof security.

Speaking on the launch occassion,

Ken Tran, Vice President and General

Manager, Storage-Asia, said, “The

plastics food storage segment is growing

in India. Hydration and general purpose

storage solutions will be key-growth

areas. However, at the onset we want to

stay focused on food storage. By using a

scientific injection moulding technique

we ensure production of best quality

products, generation of low scrap-

rate and almost nil contamination. By

leveraging our manufacturing capability

we aspire to couple it with consumer

needs to create exciting products.”

The product range in SNAPWARE®

consists of an easy-open four-lock latch

system, patented one-way vacuum valve

and a combination of glass & plastics.

Sweta M Nair



Indorama plans PET capacity expansion in the USIndorama Ventures Public Co Ltd has

plans to build a 1.2 billion-pound capacity

PET resin plant at an undisclosed location

in the US. The Bangkok-based firm’s

board of directors approved the new plant

on November 14, 2012. The expansion is

expected to be completed by the end of

2015. In a news release, officials said the

new plant was expected take advantage of

expected growth in North America, while

maintaining a low cost structure.

Officials with Indorama said that no

decision had been made as to the plant’s

location. Indorama already operates a

major 965 million-pound capacity PET

plant in Decatur, Ala, and a smaller 495

million-pound capacity PET operation

in Asheboro, N.C. Market insiders said

Decatur was a possible location for the new

plant, as it was Cooper River, S.C,where

British Petroleum plc had PTA feedstock

available that could be used to make PET.

The company board has also decided to

carry out a significant debottlenecking

at its PET plant in Wloclawek, Poland,

instead of setting up a new line as it would

be more value accretive. The company said

the Polish site de-bottlenecking would

take advantage of the region’s growth

market and its virtual integration with

third party PTA.

Indian Plastics Federation to set up knowledge centre in West Bengal In order to address the problem

of unavailability of skilled

workforce, the Indian Plastics

Federation (IPF) is coming up

with a skill development and

knowledge centre in Sankrail in

Howrah. This centre will impart

skills to around 3,000 people

every year. The project will cost

` 25 crore and it is expected to

be completed by 2013-end.

Amar Seth, Chairman- IPF

committee organising the centre

& the organising committee

for the Indplas trade show said,

“The plastic manufacturing units

are not working at the optimum

level due to shortage of trained

workforce. So now people will

be trained in blow moulding,

roto moulding and injection

moulding, beside mould making

and maintenance.”

The institution is also setting

up a testing facility in association

with Central Institute of Plastics

Engineering & Technology.

IPF offers a six-month course,

including two months practical

training. The group recently

signed a deal with the National

Skill Development Council,

so now IPF students will also

receive a NSDC certificate,

which is recognised by some

employers.

LANXESS presents innovative materials for automotive industry

LANXESS, a leading specialty chemicals

company has launched new offerings for the

automotive industry. One such material is

the engine oil pan made of Durethan AKV

35 H2.0, a polyamide 66 from LANXESS

which weighs roughly one kilogram less than

a steel component solution. Filled with 35

per cent glass fibres, the Durethan AKV 35

H2.0 can be used to produce low-warpage

oil pans whose flanges remain tight. The

plastic’s high toughness, stiffness and strength

contribute to the ability of the oil pans to

safely withstand stone impacts and bottoming

out on a high curb. The thermal stabilisation

of the polyamide ensures the high dimensional

stability of the components under typical

sustained thermal loads.

Talking about the oil pans, Frank Krause,

an expert for oil-bearing polyamide engine

parts at LANXESS, said, “Not only do weight

savings of this magnitude appreciably reduce

the vehicles’ fuel consumption and CO2

emissions, they also improve the handling

because this weight is saved in the area of the

front axle.” The oil pans are manufactured by

POLYTEC PLASTICS Germany GmbH &

Co KG based in Lohne, Germany.

The company’s second innovation is a

new high-tech Durethan polyamide 6 for

manufacturing lighter, less expensive tanks for

cars that run on natural gas.

Motan-colortronic launches new compressed air dryer series

Motan-colortronic India has launched

LUXOR CA a range of compressed air

dryers to fit the smaller injection moulding

machines which are becoming ever more

popular among customers. Efficient

material handling is a must and drying is

at the heart of plastics processing. With

this new range of LUXOR Compressed

Air Dryers, Motan offers an economical

small-scale dryer for injection moulding

machines.

Srikanth Padmanabhan, Managing

Director, Motan-colortronic Plastics

Machinery (India) Pvt Ltd, said, “LUXOR

CA dryers are simple to operate without

the need for presetting or calibration. The

operating controls are self-explanatory

and air volumes are infinitely variable.

With these features, users have the

flexibility to adjust the dryer exactly to the

required drying needs using only as much

compressed air as is absolutely necessary.”

Due to their compact size and low weight,

the LUXOR CA dryers can be easily

mounted onto small moulding machines.

The dryers can also be mounted onto a

mobile frame offering additional flexibility

when moving from one processing machine

to another.

Anwesh Koley



TI Automotive opens plastic fuel tank plant in India Auto supplier TI Automotive Ltd has

opened a blow moulding facility to make

low-emission, multilayer tanks in Chennai,

India. Plastic fuel tanks meet new fuel

economy demands by reducing weight and

emissions while optimising packaging. The

73,000 sq ft plant, which employs 80, is

the company’s fifth manufacturing plant in

India, and its first to make fuel tanks. The

Auburn Hills-based company’s plants in

Bengaluru, Baroda, Chennai and Manesar

make fluid carrying systems, including

brake and fuel lines. The company had

announced plans to build the plant in

October 2011.

“India provides exciting growth

opportunities for global suppliers as vehicle

production and market demand continue

to increase,” said Bill Kozyra, chairman,

CEO & President, TI Automotive Ltd.

Rotational moulding industry in India going through a slow growth phase The rotomoulding industry in India is

witnessing a slowdown courtesy steady

competition from other processing techniques

and a weak market demand. The weakness

in the rotomoulding sector was largely a

consequence of the continued economic

uncertainty in the Europe which resulted in

the reduction of infrastructure projects and

impacted on the demand for rotationally

moulded water and fuel tanks, which make up

the largest end-use application for this process.

Other sectors however performed better and

the economic downturn resulted in some

applications which may have traditionally

used blow moulding switching to rotational

moulding because of the smaller volumes of

articles required and the economic advantages

of using rotational moulding for small runs.

“There are no companies in India

which produce good quality cast aluminium

moulds. Manufacturers have entered this

field, but quality is still suspect. However,

with the number of applications increasing

with every passing day, we can expect

the levels of quality to go up, but that

will entail a lot of time,” said Rajendra

Shukla, Director, M Plast (India) Ltd.

The materials handling market has been

relatively unaffected by the recession and

the market for IBC is still growing. This

market is maintained by the requirement

for most containers to be replaced a

minimum of every three years. The

offshore industry and fishing remains a

solid and growing market especially in the

Nordic Countries where over 50 per cent

of rotational moulders supply the marine

and fishing markets.

Flexible plastic packaging spend to reach $ 137 billion

The global flexible (converted)

plastic packaging market

will reach a value of $ 137

billion in 2012, as the trend of

convenience and low cost drives

global demand. According to

Visiongain, the flexible plastic

packaging market will record

strong growth over the next

decade, with a significant portion

of the growth derived from the

emerging markets. This will be,

in part, due to rising disposable

incomes as a consequence of

stronger economic growth.

Further, the Visiongain study-

The Flexible (Converted) Plastic

Packaging Market 2012-2022

stated that globally, consumers

were demanding convenience

when making purchasing decisions

and the versatility of flexible

(converted) plastic has provided a

way to satisfy this demand.

Avra Mitra, Senior Manager-

Key Accounts, Business Unit-Web

Fed, Bobst India Pvt Ltd said,

“If we talk about India particularly,

then the demand for flexible

packaging is increasing among

all segments of population. Due

to various government schemes,

which are enhancing the

purchasing power of people, they

are moving to buying from retail

outlets. Further, the increasing

disposable income of the rising

middle class and growth of

processed food industry in India

has increased the demand for

flexible packaging. ”

Avani Jain

Blend Colours bags the D&B – Axis Bank Business Gaurav SME Award 2012 Blend Colours Pvt Ltd was one of the 38

winners that was honoured by the D&B –

Axis Bank Business Gaurav SME Award

2012. The awards ceremony felicitated

some of India’s leading Small and Medium

Enterprises (SMEs) for their significant

achievement and contribution over the years.

The award winners ranged from diverse

sectors such as auto components, chemicals

and petrochemicals, food & agro products,

hospitality, metal & metal products, logistics,

textiles, readymade garments, rubber &

rubber products, pharmaceutical, engineering

goods, plastic products, electronic goods &

components and IT & IteS. Shailesh Lahoti,

Director, Blend Colours Pvt Ltd, said,

“Despite the global economic down-turn,

our company has ensured a year-on-year

growth of 28 per cent. In recent years, we

have become price-competitive so as to

remain relevant to our customers.”

Sweta M Nair

(L to R) Kaushal Sampat, President & CEO – India D&B; Shikha Sharma, MD & CEO, Axis

Bank; Rajiv Chawla, President, Faridabad Small Industries Association; and Shailesh

Lahoti, at the awards ceremony

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Borealis launches next generation Borpact™ SH950MO grade

Borealis is now offering a step-

up in performance and processing

sustainability to the frozen food

packaging sector with the launch of next

generation transparent Polypropylene

(PP) grade Borpact™ SH950MO. Based

on Borealis Nucleation Technology

(BNT), new Borpact SH950MO

features a unique combination of

transparency and good drop impact

properties in low temperatures. Its

performance is enhanced by higher

flow (melt flow rate of 40) and

better processability with improved

stiffness (1050 MPa) compared to its

predecessor Borpact™ SG930MO.

The improved properties and better

processing efficiency bring benefits and

cost savings throughout the packaging

value chain.

The higher flowability of the

new grade enables converters to use

lower processing temperatures which,

in combination with BNT, support

energy and cycle time savings. One

of the key aspects of the new Borpact

SH950MO grade is the opportunity

to benefit from its improved properties

to downgauge material use. The high

flowability and improved stiffness, both

compared to the standard random PP

grades, enable the use of thinner walls

and more complex designs without

compromising product properties or

processing performance.

Athlone Extrusions launches Durogloss foil laminatesThe new Durogloss foil laminates from Athlone Extrusions are co-extruded multi-layer thermoplastic structures incorporating a high-gloss, scratch-resistant acrylic top layer on a high-impact ABS substrate. Durogloss is available in sheet or reel configurations, and it is aimed at the upmarket end of the indoor furniture industry.

The acrylic foils are flat-laminated to either MDF or chipboard panels using specially formulated hot-melt PUR adhesives, for which the bottom (“B”) face of the foil is specially treated to ensure optimum adhesion. The high-gloss top surface of the foil is covered with a PE masking film to protect it during all reinforcement systems such as PU or GRP. With premium finishes they are also used in cars. The main advantage of these materials is that these do not have to be painted. There is also the issue of recyclability. Customers used to look into recycling for cost savings, but now there is market pressure to demonstrate sustainability credentials.

Piezoelectric effect achieved with multilayer PLA film

A Japanese project involving

materials group Teijin

and Kansai University has

developed a multilayer

Polylactic Acid (PLA)

film which demonstrates

a piezoelectric effect. The

piezoelectric effect - the

generation of electric power in proportion to the strain

produced when pressure is applied to certain materials - is

used in impact/vibration sensors. The inverse piezoelectric

effect is the distortion caused by applying electric power - to

a material - is used in audio speakers, ultrasonic transducers

and other actuators that convert electric energy into motion.

The new material is made using a coextrusion process that

alternately laminates two types of PLA films, ie, Poly-L-

Lactic Acid (PLLA) and optical isomer Poly-D-Lactic

Acid (PDLA). By alternately inserting positive and negative

electrodes between PLLA and PDLA films, which exhibit

piezoelectricity motion in opposite directions when exposed

to electric fields of the same direction, the piezoelectricity

motion can be aligned in the same direction. Piezoelectric

performance can be controlled by varying the number of

layers, enabling customised designs to suit specific needs.

New EVA sheet extrusion system by KraussMaffei Berstorff KraussMaffei Berstorff

has introduced a flat

sheet extrusion system

for manufacturers and

processors of sheets

made of Ethylene-Vinyl

Acetate (EVA). For the

first time, EVA sheets can be produced at high velocity

with a width of more than three metres. Advantages in

terms of excellent optical properties, small shrinkage and

reducing waste from edge trimming are claimed.

The EVA sheet made on the new extrusion system

is highly transparent, at 99 per cent for light of between

420 and 1,100 nm wavelength. Shrinkage of up to 45

per cent seen with current materials could be reduced to

less than 5 per cent with EVA. The recyclability of EVA

sheets make the manufacturing process significantly more

economical & ecologically sound, and thus more lucrative

for foil manufacturers. The key components of the new

extrusion line are a specially configured downstream unit

and a twin-screw extruder. The line can produce double-

sided, pressed sheet, if required. The twin-screw extruder

allows recycled material to be incorporated without loss

of quality, thanks to optimal homogenisation. Individual

materials can be fed, rather than pre-prepared compounds,

which the company claims it enhances cost-effectiveness.

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION


New Resins from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics for the agri-industryCoextruded Lexan and Cycoloy resins from

SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business have

been used for a tough new bonnet assembly for

a heavy-duty agricultural sprayer. The product

was developed to overcome performance issues

associated with fibreglass composites and metal,

such as cracking or fading from exposure to

high temperatures, aggressive chemicals and

Ultraviolet (UV) light.

Lexan SLX Polycarbonate (PC) resin forms

the pre-coloured cap layer in Allen Extruders’

Alextra-MV sheet. The Cycoloy substrate is

a blend of PC and Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-

Styrene (ABS). Excellent impact resistance and

weatherability are claimed for the combination,

and its heat deflection capability is said to be

particularly important as manufacturers seek to

comply with Tier 4 interim and final the US

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) heat

emission standards. A weight saving of 63.5 kg

over previous fibreglass bonnets is claimed.

Vegware launches compostable wine glassVegware, has launched the market’s only

compostable wine glass. Made of cornstarch,

the eco wine glass offers a low-carbon

alternative to oil-based plastic disposables,

as it has a carbon footprint 77 per cent

lower than oil-based PET plastic. Like all of

Vegware’s certified compostable disposables,

these 185ml wine glasses can be recycled

together with food waste.

This glass is compostable, able to

break down in 12 weeks in food waste

recycling conditions, so it had to be a

different yet functional design. This

wine glass comes as a separate top and a

base, sold together. The two parts snap

together creating a compostable and

stylish option for sustainable events.

Manufactured in conjunction with Biopak

in Australia, the clever two-piece design

gives a wine glass shape whilst avoiding a

thick stem that would be non-compostable,

minimising material and making it suitable

for production by thermoforming to keep

its cost down.

Environment-friendly process by NREL to produce ethylene via photosynthesis Scientists at the US

Department of Energy’s

National Renewable Energy

Laboratory (NREL) have

demonstrated a better

way to use photosynthesis

to produce ethylene, a

breakthrough that could

change the way materials,

chemicals, and transportation

fuels are made, and help

clean the air.

NREL sc i en t i s t s

introduced a gene into

a cyanobacterium and

demonstrated that the

organism remained stable

through at least four

generations, producing

ethylene gas that could

be easily captured. The

organism – Synechocystis

sp. PCC 6803 – produced

ethylene at a high rate and

still being improved. The

laboratory demonstrated

rate of 170 milligrams of

ethylene/Ltrs/day is greater

than the rates reported for the

photosynthetic production

by microorganisms of

ethanol, butanol or other

algae biofuels. The process

does not release carbon

dioxide into the atmosphere.

Conversely, the process

recycles carbon dioxide,

a greenhouse gas, as the

organism utilises the gas as

part of its metabolic cycle.

That could mean a savings of

six tonne of carbon dioxide

emissions for every tonne

of ethylene produced- the 3

tonne that would be emitted

by tapping fossil fuels and

another three tonne absorbed

by the bacteria.

EREMA brings new concept of recycling and compounding

COREMA® is the brand new product

concept from EREMA. The development is

based on the idea of processing inexpensive

recycling raw material to make customised

plastic compounds in a single step without

intermediate cooling. It brings together for

the first time all the benefits of recycling

and compounding in a single processing

step and stands out through flexibility in

terms of the materials you can use and

system configurations. This combined

recycling and compounding system means

forward integration for the recycler in

the direction of material production and

reverse integration for the compounder

towards material procurement. This results

in an enormous additional benefit which

has increasing added value in line with the

market trend.

When it comes to materials and

quantities COREMA® systems are available

for both smaller amounts of 300 kg/h

and large amounts of up to 4 t/h. And

the same applies to the raw materials to

be processed. COREMA® is suitable for

an extremely broad spectrum of material.

It is the ideal system not only to process

inexpensive mixed fractions such as PET/

PE with additives, but also to produce a

compound with 20 per cent talcum out of

PP nonwoven waste.

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER


As part of our endeavour to spread the technology culture, this section provides a means to promote and facilitate exchange of select technologies.

We strive to bring together suppliers of such technologies with suitable users for negotiations and industrial collaboration.

Technology Offered

Biodegradable polymer The biopolymer nanoparticle technology is

based on cost-effective biodegradable and

biocompatible polyolefins, copolymer of

ethylene & vinyl acetate and Thermoplastic

Starch (TPS) blend nanocomposites.

These nanocomposites have improved

mechanical properties with zero

moisture content.

Areas of applicationPackaging materials, disposable non-

wovens, hygiene products, consumer

goods, agricultural and horticultural

tools and medical instruments

Forms of transferTechnology licensing

New and rebuilt screw and barrels for all plastic extruders An India-based company is

manufacturing screw and barrels for all

plastic extruders and is also efficiently

rebuilding the worn out screws. It is

making energy-efficient washing and

drying plant for all plastic waste. It

employs the most cost-effective and

efficient, washing and drying units for

plastic scrap.

Areas of applicationPlastics manufacturers and plastic waste

recycling unit

Forms of transferEquipment supply and turnkey

Pilot plants for small-scale production A Chinese company is interested in

offering small capacity technology for a

wide variety of plants such as polyester

plant, polyester chip or direct spinning.

Areas of applicationChemical fibre and plastics

Forms of transferTurnkey

Plastic lightguide fibresA Chinese R&D institute offers to

supply the technology of plastic

lightguide fibres and handicraft articles

made from it. Plastic lightguide fibres

are cylindrical fibres with core-

clad structure made of two highly

transparent polymers. The advantages

include excellent light transmission,

good toughness, light weight & easy to

process and use.

Areas of applicationPhotoelectric switches, photosensitive

elements, linear accommodation

networks, short-distance optical

communications, and medical & dental

devices

Forms of transferTechnology licensing and equipment

supply

Plastic additives processing An Indian company offers pilot

plants for laboratory or small-scale

production purpose. The plant consists

of a spinneret, metering pump, spinning

beam, candle filter, extruder unit,

godet unit, single-screw extruder machine

and melt flow index tester machine.

Areas of applicationPlastics, textiles, etc

Forms of transferSub-contracting, turnkey, etc

Polyester chip plant A company from China offers

po l yes ter product ion p lant ,

polycondensation plant, polymerisation

line, hot-melt adhesive plant

(500-5,000 TPA), polyester chip plant

(2,000-1,50,000 TPA) and film grade

polyester plant (2,000-1,50,000 TPA).

Areas of applicationPolymerisation and fibre lines

Forms of transferTechnology licensing and turnkey

Rotational moulding of plastics An India-based company is a leading

manufacturer of rotational moulding

machines. It offers plant and machinery

for manufacture of water storage tanks

and other hollow plastic parts. Rotational

moulding is low-cost technology to

manufacture large-sized plastic items.

It can be used to manufacture water

storage tanks of capacity 500-30,000

litre.

Areas of applicationWater storage tanks, material handling

trollies, pallets, containers, chemical

storage tanks, etc

Forms of transferSupply of equipment

Waste plastics conversion A company offers plant technology for

converting non-recyclable waste plastics

into industrial fuel, which is more

sustainable as compared to conventional

industrial fuels such as furnace

oil or light diesel oil. The company

supplies technology to serious

clients who would like to get their

waste plastics tested at a demo plant.

The plant can be custom made for

specific requirements. Municipal bodies,

industries involved in generation of

non-recyclable plastic scrap, plastic

scrap dealers who have access to non-

recyclable cheap plastic scrap and

entrepreneurs are encouraged.

Areas of applicationPlastics scrap recycling for inductrial

fule generation

Forms of transferConsultancy, joint venture, technology

licensing, turnkey

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Disposal and recycling of plastic waste A Polish company seeks the technology

for dry processing of all kinds of

plastic waste or a magnetic processing

method in the electrostatic field. The

technology should allow sorting of all

kinds of plastic materials, hay-silage foils,

PET, HDPE, PVC, etc, by excluding

dangerous waste.

Areas of applicationPlastics industry, waste recycling, waste

management

Forms of transferOthers

Laboratory-scale non-woven and monofilament plant An Indian company is looking for a

laboratory-scale, non-woven and

monofilament plant in a single station.

Areas of applicationPlastics


Plastic recycling technologies A Sri Lankan company is seeking

latest plastic recycling technologies

for automatic sorting, washing, metal

detection, granulation process system,

washing plants, crushers, extruders, and

many others.

Areas of applicationPlastics recycling


Polyacetal resins A Gulf-based organisation wants to

promote projects in the chemicals and

petrochemicals sectors in the countries

of Gulf Cooperation Council. It is

looking for technology suppliers for the

manufacture of polyacetal resins.

Areas of applicationChemicals/petrochemicals industry

Forms of transferFeasibility study, know-how, equipment,

turnkey plant, joint venture

Recycled PET polyester polyols plant A Poland-based company specialising

in recycled PET polyester polyols

manufacturing is looking for an

alternative proposal of design and

engineering of bigger (approximately

25 kilo tonne per annum) production plant.

It plans to start with delivering proper,

quality recycled PET flakes in big bags.

Therefore, the company requires a complete

package offer for this service.

Areas of applicationPlastics and polymers industry


Recycled plastic-making technology A Vietnam-based company requires

technology for recycling plastics.

Diameter of recycled plastic granules is

in the range 120-200 mm. Production

capacity is in the range of 150-300 kg/hr.

The technology is to be used for

manufacturing plastic products in an

eco-friendly manner, with a lowered

cost by allowing optimum use of waste.

Areas of applicationRaw materials for making plastic

products


Utilisation of natural rubber in asphalt A Pakistan-based company requires

know-how on utilisation of natural

rubber in modified asphalt covering.

It requires standards and specifications

guiding the use of natural rubber in

modified asphalt, appropriate proportion

of natural rubber in mixture & handling

of the operation, additives needed as well

as details of improvement in the asphalt

properties by using natural rubber.

Areas of applicationRubber industry


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IN CONVERSATION WITH: V imal Kedia

... opines Vimal Kedia, Managing Director, Manjushree Technopack Ltd, as he predicts the growing trend of this intrinsic industry. Kedia speaks exclusively to Sweta M Nair about the progressive nature of the beverages packaging industry in India and whether sustainable manufacturing will ever become a native reality.


“With competition heating up, PLASTIC PACKAGING is a good business”

Vimal Kedia


By doing a comparative study on Manjushree’s then and now journey, what changes according to you shaped the company?Manjushree started flexible packaging in

1984 in the state of Assam. In a short

span of time we became the market

leader in this segment. Having started

as a small scale industry, we sold our

products to the OEMs directly. Perhaps,

this ensured Manjushree’s good year-on-

year growth. After Assam, in order to

augment production further we set up our

PET bottle business in Mangalore, which

currently enjoys a year-on-year growth of

30 to 40 per cent. Consistency in products

and offering value to our customers has

led to our continuous progress. It is due to

these reasons that today we have become

the largest producers of PET bottles in

South Asia.

How is the current condition of the packaging industry in India?The packaging industry with respect

to FMCG looks very positive. An

encouraging trend can be observed

in the beverages and liquor segment.

For instance, leading aerated beverage

brands have shown a growth of over 25

per cent in India. This signifies that the

beverages packaging segment has a lot of

unexplored potential.

With regard to packaging, are you making plastics more cost-effective than glass?Beyond a certain limit you can not make

plastics more cost-efficient as prices of raw

materials have increased. In the next ten

years, plastics will replace glass, especially

in the liquor packaging segment. Glass is

usually related with higher costs, challenges

in warehousing and transportation,

inconvenience of distribution, etc. Hence,

the shift to plastics will be inevitable.

Even from a consumer’s perspective, in

comparison to glass, carrying light plastic

bottles will be preferred.

What are the pressures currently faced by the packaging industry?The demand of new materials, improved

technology and better quality products

are incessant needs. To install world-class

equipment one must invest heavily. But

small volumes from Indian customers

do not justify such investments. This

leads to an imbalance, as customers

want best products at economical rates

but do not have the volumes. In turn,

this has fuelled the mushrooming of

many small time players who offer

local technology. Hence, a price-war

has become a prominent challenge in

the industry. Additionally, encountering

the rising price of polymers is a major

matter of concern. In the last three years,

the price of polymers has approximately

increased by 40 per cent.

What are the on-going developments taking place in Manjushree? One major development is our inclination

towards the plastics liquor packaging

segment. In the past Manjushree catered

to the liquor packaging segment but in

a very small per cent. At present, the

liquor segment in India is going through

a major transformation. Due to well-

travelled citizens, the consumption rate

in this segment has grown. Recognising

the potential in this segment, we have

started to take special interest in small

and miniature liquor bottles of 60 ml

which were traditionally packaged

in glass. Plastics have considerably

helped the whole purpose of these

‘on-the-go’ bottles.

In your career in the packaging industry, what has been your most challenging phase? I would say the period from 2004

to 2008 has been one of my most

strenuous phases. This was a period

when global businesses associated with

diverse categories were experiencing an

economic down-trend. Regardless of

size, the recession hit most businesses.

Furthermore, in industries where the

capital is high the effects were severe.

This applied to our investment-intensive

industry, where in order to offset cost, we

needed to make sure that our machines

were running continuously.

How soon do you think will the Indian packaging industry shift towards more sustainable manufacturing?The industry still has not matured in

packaging. At present, there is no

sustainable packaging happening in the

country. So far, sustainable packaging is

limited only to the laboratory level. Its

implementation in commercial packaging

would involve huge investments.

Moreover, the desired properties exuded

by conventional packaging might

not be easily derived from sustainable

packaging. The same applies when using

biodegradable plastics. However, the

increased use of plastics has highlighted

some environmental concerns. In most

developed countries, using at least 10 per

cent of recycled plastics has become a

norm. Regulations will most likely be

introduced in India as well, but prior to

that we need to improve on our flaws.

In the next ten years, what do you think will propel growth in packaging industry?Intensifying demand and improved

automation will catapult growth of the

packaging industry in India. To satisfy

demand, we will have to install faster

machines which will produce three to

four times the current production. In

addition, once volume size increases, we

will be in a better position to provide

economically priced products.

Your message to budding entrepreneurs who would like to enter this industry.The plastic packaging industry in

India is going to grow three times its

current size by 2020. As multinationals

belonging to different segments are

entering India, the scope of packaging

is widening. With competition heating

up, plastic packaging is a good business.

The modern retail requires better

packaging and display to lure consumers,

so innovative plastics packaging will be

the need of the hour. In simple words,

there is no looking back for the plastic

packaging industry.


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SPECIAL FOCUS

Plastics in Packaging

45February 2012 | Modern Plastics & Polymers

Innovations in plastic packaging:

Ensuring better barrier properties ........................................................................................................... 46

Biodegradable plastics:

Towards eco-friendly and sustainable packaging .................................................................................... 48

Interface:

Apurva Kane, Senior Vice President, Mamata Machinery Pvt Ltd............................................... 53

Ken Tran, Vice President and General Manager, Storage-Asia ...................................................... 54

Roundtable:

Banning plastic packaging, the only way for solving environmental issues? ......................................... 56



SPECIAL FOCUS: Innovat ions in p last ic packaging

The plastic packaging market

is growing at a very fast pace

and thus many innovations

are making headway in

the sector. The major focus of these

innovations from a functional perspective

is to preserve the quality of its contents

from the time of manufacture to

consumer use and increase the shelf-

life of the products packaged. The most

common quality losses are associated

with water vapour and oxygen transfer.

This is why multi-layer barrier films

play such an important role and the

research on barrier films is the crux of

what is driving packaging technology

today. The manufacturing demands

are restrictive for polymer packaging

films with defined barrier against gases,

moisture and flavours.

Lakshmi Ramakrishnan, Chief

Executive Officer, Essen Speciality

Films Pvt Ltd notes, “The growing need

for plastic barrier films and containers

for packaging of variety of products is

defining new horizons for the plastic

packaging industry. At present, the

demand for high-barrier containers

is low because of the fact that it is

considered as an expensive product and

people want cheaper products. However,

the thinking is changing and people are

moving towards containers and films

with high-barrier properties.”

Material innovationHigh-barrier plastic packaging films are

fast replacing conventional materials

such as aluminium foils owing to their

flexible nature and the uncompromised

degree of protection they offer. With

five-layer multi-barrier packaging

technology prevalent in the market, it is

paving the way for even higher multi-

barrier packaging technology so that

packaged goods can be stored for longer

durations. High-barrier packaging

consists of several different layers and

various types of resins, which provide

advanced properties for an extended

shelf-life and the ability to let in certain

gasses to change product colouring.

High-barrier packaging can

also significantly reduce absorption,

desorption and diffusion of gases

and liquids to maintain the quality

of packaged product. It prevents the

penetration of other molecules such

as oxygen, pressurised liquid or gas

and water vapour, which are generally

undesirable for food preservation.

There are various procedures

to enhance the barrier property of

packaging material or packages.

Barrier properties can be improved by

combining the package materials with

other high-barrier materials through

polymer blending, coating, lamination

or metallisation. The morphology of

the blend relates to its permeability.

Also, laminar structure (eg, coating or

lamination) of high-barrier materials

on packaging material decreases the

permeability linearity with respect to

square thickness.

Further, gas permeability is a highly

critical factor in case of multi-layer

high-barrier packaging films food and

India being the fastest growing retail market in the world, the focus these days has increased on high-barrier packaging films so as to increase the shelf-life of the products. Thus, the packaging companies are continuously innovating in order to enhance the barrier properties of plastic packages. Avani Jain highlights the nature of these innovations and the need for improving the barrier properties of packaging materials.

Courtesy: EDV Packaging

ENSURING BETTERBARRIER PROPERTIES


Innovat ions in p last ic packaging

pharma. Especially in food packaging,

as in case of pickles, where the pungent

smell needs to be preserved, oxygen

permeability is necessary to maintain

freshness. Thus, nylon, metallocene

and polyester are some of the major

materials used to make barrier

packaging. Barrier films developed for

the Indian market predominantly uses

metallocene technology. These films

include packaging for products in

meat, cheese, industrial and medical

applications. Besides providing an

effective barrier to atmospheric gases

and aroma constituents, metallising also

prevents light penetration.

Strategies adopted Keeping in mind the increased emphasis

on improving the barrier properties

of plastic films, companies have taken

some good steps in this regard. Pavan

Parikh, Director, Parikh Packaging Pvt

Ltd notes, “We have developed high

barrier, low thickness packaging solution

with improved shelf-life using the new

technologies available in the market.

There are some applications where in

place of aluminium foil, metallised films

are used which help in retaining desired

shelf-life of products.”

He further adds, “The extrusion

laminates made by the company help

in increasing the shelf-life of packaged

goods include air-tight (vacuum) seal,

high barrier to water vapour/ moisture,

good barrier for low oxygen transmission

(OTR), nitrogen flushing, leak proof etc.”

Mapping future trendsSome of the future trends for increasing

the shelf-life and barrier properties

of plastic films would be Modified

Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)

technology. It is relatively a newer

concept than aseptic packaging. It is

also known as gas flushing, protective

atmosphere packaging or reduced

oxygen packaging. Through the usage

of modified atmosphere, the fresh and

minimally processed packaged food

products are able to maintain their

visual, textural and nutritional appeal.

It is an optimal blend of pure oxygen,

carbon dioxide and nitrogen within a

high barrier or permeable package. A

finely adjusted and carefully controlled

gas blend is developed to meet the

specific respiration needs for each

packaged food product. The controlled

MAP environment enables food

packaging to provide an extended shelf-

life without the requirement of adding

chemical preservatives or stabilisers.

Plastic films, foils and other

packaging materials that demonstrate

specified gas permeability properties

and/or water vapour permeability

properties are selected for use. These

high barrier substrates become MAP

packages after they are formed into

trays, lid stock or bags and filled with

a select blend of oxygen, carbon dioxide

and nitrogen environmental gasses. This

technology is very new to India and

even costly as well. It will take a long

time for the processors to adapt this

technology.

Outlook for industry The key to successful plastic packaging

is to design and develop polymeric films

that satisfy end-users’ needs. Nowadays,

consumer packaging must fulfill a

variety of functions. An eye-catching

design is as crucial as long shelf-life and

safe storing of contents. This demand

has led to the development of packaging

practices that helps in increasing the

shelf-life of packaged goods to a very

large extent. This has resulted in various

innovations for enhancing the barrier

properties of plastic packages.

Going by the market trends, the

high-performing, low-weight packaging

solutions are taking retail market by storm.

This has only served to reinvigorate the

prospects of perishable commodities such

as food and pharma as they are moving

towards a more ideal form of packaging.

In future, with high-barrier packaging

films, the inventory woes will become a

thing of the past enabling manufacturers

to provide quality products to their

customers at all times.


Pavan ParikhDirector, Parikh Packaging Pvt Ltd

We have developed high barrier, low thickness packaging solution with improved shelf-life using the new technologies available in the market. There are some applications where in place of aluminium foil, metallised fi lms are used which help in retaining desired shelf-life of products.

Lakshmi RamakrishnanChief Executive Offi cer, Essen Speciality Films Pvt Ltd

The growing need for plastic barrier fi lms and containers for packaging of variety of products is defi ning new horizons for the plastic packaging industry. People are moving towards containers and fi lms with high barrier properties.

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protect the contents from

physical damage as well as

external contamination such

as microbiological contamination. It

should preserve the quality of contents,

whether for a short shelf-life of some

days or extended shelf-life for several

months. This has led to various

innovations in the plastic packaging

industry, one of which is the advent

of biodegradable plastics, which is not

only used for packaging products, but

are also environment-friendly.

In recent times, there is an increased

interest in Asian markets, and India has

witnessed the entry of biodegradable

plastics manufacturers who are exploring

the potential in the Indian market

owing to its booming retail sector.

Impact on environmentThe American Society for Testing of

Materials (ASTM) and the International

Standards Organisation (ISO) define

degradable plastics as those which

undergo a significant change in chemical

structure under specific environmental

conditions. These changes result in

a loss of physical and mechanical

properties, as measured by standard

methods. Biodegradable plastics

undergo degradation from the action

of naturally occurring microorganisms

such as bacteria, fungi and algae.

Manish Pathania, Sales Director,

Greendiamz Biotech Ltd notes, “When

the biodegradable plastics come into

contact with the soil, the bacteria present

in the soil degrade it over a period of

time. The most promising application

of biodegradable plastics so far is seen

in the food packaging industry.”

The term ‘biodegradable plastics’

is also used by producers of specially

modi f i ed pet rochemica l-based

plastics, which appear to biodegrade.

Conventional plastics such as

Polyethylene are degraded by Ultraviolet

(UV) light and oxygen. To prevent this

process, manufacturers add stabilising

chemicals to these plastics. However,

with the addition of a degradation

initiator to the plastics, it is possible

to achieve a controlled UV/oxidation

disintegration process.

Market dynamicsThe biodegradable plastics packaging

market is gradually gaining significance in

the vast global packaging industry. Three

major reasons for this growth include

escalating demand for environment-

friendliness, sustainable packaging of

goods, healthier lifestyles worldwide and

rapidly developing emerging markets

with growing consumer demand for

biodegradable plastics packaging across

all sub-markets.

Rajesh K Pandya, Vice President-

Operations, Parikh Packaging Pvt Ltd,

notes, “Biodegradable plastics are used

for disposable items, such as packaging

and catering items (eg, crockery, cutlery,

pots, bowls, straws). They are also used

for organic waste bags, where they can

be composted together with the food or

green waste. Some trays and containers

for fruit, vegetables, eggs & meat,

bottles for soft drinks & dairy products

and blister foils for fruit & vegetables

are manufactured from biodegradable

plastics. Non-disposable applications

include mobile phone casings, carpet

fibre, car interiors, fuel line and plastic

pipe applications; moreover, new

electro-active biodegradable plastics

are being developed that can be used

to carry electrical current. In these

areas, the goal is not biodegradability,

but creating items from sustainable

resources.”

Advantages offered Biodegradable plastics offer added

value to the packed products in

Globally, there has been an increasing emphasis on environment sustainability. This has led to increased usage of biodegradable plastics for packaging. These biodegradable plastics help in meeting the stringent environmental norms to a very large extent. Avani Jain finds out how these eco-friendly alternatives increasingly used by packaging companies ensure sustainable packaging.

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Biodegradable plast ics

those applications where recycling of

conventional plastics is difficult, for

example, food packaging. Biodegradable

plastics further provide system benefits

in applications such as shopping

bags. Under composting conditions,

PLA degrades completely to water

and carbon dioxide, leaving behind a

small biomass within a short period

of time, which could be approximately

45-90 days depending on composting

conditions. However, the decision to use

either bio-based or conventional plastics

is best made on a case-to-case basis.

The key decision parameters include

lifecycle analyses for different options

that have to be compared, including the

parameter system costs, which can vary

depending on the plastics used.

There are various other benefits

offered by biodegradable plastics.

Pandya notes, “The use of biodegradable

plastics also leads to reduced recycling,

less incineration of plastics and less

scrap, which, in turn, reduces costs.

Compostable plastic combine the utility

of plastics (lightweight, resistance,

relative low cost) with the ability to

completely and fully compost in an

industrial compost facility. Rather than

worrying about recycling a relatively

small quantity of commingled plastics,

it is argued that certified biodegradable

plastics can be readily commingled with

other organic wastes, thereby enabling

composting of a much larger position of

non recoverable solid waste. Commercial

composting for all mixed organics

then becomes commercially viable and

economically sustainable. The use of

biodegradable plastics, therefore, is seen

as enabling the complete recovery of

large quantities of sold waste (via aerobic

composting) that have heretofore been

unrecoverable by other means except

land filling or incineration.”

The weak linksCurrently, biodegradable plastics lack

heat resistance and impact-absorbing

powers of ordinary plastics. As with

all new environment-compatible

technologies, development costs can

be high and companies in the segment

are yet to achieve economies of scale &

benefit of mass production, only a few

of the companies have undertaken to

manufacture biodegradable plastics.

Talking about the commercial

viability of biodegradable plastics,

Pathania notes, “The usage of

biodegradable plastics in packaging

applications is still a new concept in

India. The technology is currently

not cost-competitive with petroleum-

derived plastics as the cost of raw

materials required to manufacture

biodegradable plastics is very high. Also

the awareness about such plastics is very

less and the government support to the

companies in the segment is also not up

to the mark. However, the situation will

change in future.”

Future outlookRising concerns over environmental

hazards, carbon footprint emission

and waste reduction targets specified

by different countries and the trend

towards ‘green packaging’ are driving

the demand for biodegradable plastics

packaging solutions in the country.

Thus, the biodegradable plastic market

is on a strong growth path and most of

the growth is expected to come from

renewable-based polyolefin substitutes.

“As per estimates, plastics derived

from plant materials currently make up

0.2 per cent of the roughly 350 million

metric tonne of plastics consumed

each year. But that volume could jump

substantially over the next decade or so,

due to growing demand for eco-friendly

packaging and other products that will

use biomass as feedstock,” Pandya notes.

Although the eco-fr iendly

alternatives to plastics are gaining

foothold in the consumer products

category, they are yet to prove their

durability and pliability as the good

old plastics. However, the future of

biodegradable plastics is bright due

to their usage in almost all sectors,

including agriculture, food packaging,

waste disposal, hospitality and retail.


Rajesh K PandyaVice President-Operations, Parikh Packaging Pvt Ltd

The use of biodegradable plastics also leads to reduced recycling, less incineration of plastics and less scrap, which, in turn, reduces costs. The use of biodegradable plastics is seen as enabling the complete recovery of large quantities of sold waste.

Manish PathaniaSales Director, Greendiamz Biotech Ltd

The usage of biodegradable plastics in packaging applications is still a new concept in India. The cost of raw materials required to manufacture biodegradable plastics is very high. Also the awareness about such plastics is very less.

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SPECIAL FOCUS: Inter face - Apur va Kane

“Usage of environmentally sustainable films is the major trend observed in the segment”…opines Apurva Kane, Senior Vice President, Mamata Machinery Pvt Ltd. In a conversation with Avani Jain, he talks about the growing demand for plastic packaging and allied machinery segment in the country. He also underlines the recent innovations and challenges faced by the industry.


How is the demand for glass packaging in India and what are the recent trends?The demand for plastic packaging and

allied machinery in India is growing at

the rate of 12 per cent per annum. These

days, the companies are increasingly

focussing on productivity and scale of

economy. Further, the market is moving

towards versatile yet fast and reliable

machines. So, even the companies are

prepared to make higher investments, if

necessary to achieve these goals.

What are the leading innovations making headway in the plastic packaging segment?There are various innovations taking

place in the segment. Some of the

leading innovations include usage of

bio-degradable/compostable films as

well as recyclable and environmentally

sustainable films. These days, there is

increased focus on customer convenience

and this has led to usage of enclosable

spouts and zippers.

The plastic packaging industry is often blamed for polluting the environment. What is your take on this?Plastics industry is unnecessary blamed

for polluting the environment. If

anybody is to be blamed then, it is the

poor civic sense of the people in terms of

littering the places and civic authorities

which are unable to take appropriate

steps for solid waste management in

the urban areas. Further, it is seen that

nearly 22 per cent of agricultural output

is wasted because it is not stored or

packed properly. In such a case, plastics

serve as the cheapest, most light-weight

and durable material that can be used to

save this wastage. Thus, in my opinion,

putting a ban on usage of plastics as a

material for packaging is pointless since

till date, there is no alternative material

which can take place of plastics.

Often paper is seen as the material

for replacing plastics and considered

as ‘Green.’ But the fact is that paper

is more polluting material than

plastics. The mere production of it

requires cutting of trees which means

destroying the forests. In fact, one

should visit the paper mills to see the

pollution caused by manufacturing

of paper. It should also be noted

that unlike paper, plastic is made from

man-made cellulose, which means

that there is no need to cut trees to

produce these. Moreover, plastic

packaging is better than paper

packaging because if you want to pack

25 kilos of material in a paper bag, you

will need a very thick paper bag but in

plastic packaging, that thickness can be

reduced drastically.

What are the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry? The biggest challenge faced by the

plastic packaging industry is the wrong

perception of the people that plastic

is polluting. Further, the companies

also need to realise their roles and

responsibilities well and take the green

foot forward without actually being

forced by the government or any other

regulatory body. Another challenge for

the manufacturers in the segment is the

higher costs. Thus, the companies in the

segment need to lower their packaging

costs through innovative materials and

processes.

What are your growth plans for the company?We make machines for industrial

bags used for packing salt, detergent,

shirt, stationery items, and pouches for

packing hand wash, shampoo, etc. These

days, we are focussing on developing

machines which are versatile and able

to process not only laminates but more

sustainable non laminated co-extruded

films used for making pouches and bags

at high speeds. Even the Horizontal

Form Fill Seal (HFFS) machine

developed by our design team based

in USA is able to run un-laminated

bare films.


SPECIAL FOCUS: Inter face - Apur va Kane


SPECIAL FOCUS: Inter face - Ken Tran

How is the demand for effective and stylish plastic storage solutions in India? At the house-hold level, people are

intrigued by re-usable and durable

plastics packaging. Thus, the segment of

efficient plastics storage solutions in India

is experiencing a double-digit growth

rate. The trend is being fuelled by the

change in mind-set of end-consumers

who are beginning to prefer plastics to

conventional stainless steel. Due to this

paradigm shift, the interest-level in the

segment has considerably risen.

What are the key drivers for growth in the plastic packaging and storage segment?Especially, with storing and organising

edible foot items, plastics storage solutions

bring versatility to the table. Properties such

as its portability, durability, convenience

and affordability are factors that cater to

specific customer requirements. A key

driver for consumption of plastics storage

solutions is that these are microwaveable,

giving consumers the added convenience

of heating and re-heating food. With

regard to organisation of storage, plastics

come in various shapes and sizes. Hence,

product lines are created keeping the key

drivers of growth in mind.

What are some of your company’s innovation initiatives in this segment?We have recently launched

SNAPWARE®, which is a revolutionary

space-saving everyday storage solution for

the urban Indian woman. In India, this

line comprises of the Airtight Modular,

Airtight Fresh and Eco Pure range.

Features such as an easy-open four-lock

latch system, modular stackable design,

patented one-way vacuum valve which

removes air and seals in freshness, date-

dial for recording storage date, etc are

some of our innovative features. Staying

true to our core-competence, in our

products we have also leveraged plastics

with glass. From the mini-sized to small,

medium and large storage solutions, our

strength lies in helping the end-consumer

de-clutter and organise their personal

space all in a snap.

In comparison to steel, what advantages do plastics have in storage?At a company level, by staying focussed

on food storage solutions, I believe

consumers prefer options that cube out

neatly. Achieving modularity in plastics, is

one of its main strengths. Unlike steel, by

implementing slip and anti-slip property

in plastics these are easy to stack and

separate. Air-tight and leak-proof are

some of the other strengths of plastics,

which cannot be achieved in stainless

steel kitchenware solutions. With plastics,

one can really form tight tolerances.

Moreover, creating a patented design such

as ours which helps to lock in freshness of

food items, I believe it could be achieved

by plastics only.

What is the challenge in developing Asia-specific plastic design categories for storage?Investing in market research to create

region-specific products is the need of the

hour. Understanding consumer demand

is also crucial. For instance, markets

in the US prefer buying products that

are bulky in size whereas consumers in

India prefer containers that are relatively

shallow. Thus, every country is unique.

Tailoring and maintaining a product

line which is USFDA compliant, BPA-

free and microwave-safe are important

characteristics. In terms of developing

Asia-specific plastics design categories,

we adhere to our guiding principles which

meet testing criteria. Despite geographic

differences, manufacturers must adhere to

strict quality standards while, purchasing

base-material from suppliers.

In your view what are the future trends that will shape India as an important market for plastic storage solutions?Coupling manufacturing technology with

understanding consumer needs to create

products, is and will be the real game

changer. I believe key growth areas for

plastics would be the food storage and

beverage segment. However, there are

some concerns about the environmental

impact with current resins and investment

in R&D to produce bio-degradable resin

has become inevitable.


…avers Ken Tran, Vice President and General Manager, Storage-Asia. Amid launching the new brand Snapware, in an interaction with Sweta M Nair, he outlines the development and vitality of plastic storage solutions in the Indian kitchenware segment by identifying key drivers and challenges.

“Achieving modularity in plastics, is one of its main strengths”

SPECIAL FOCUS: Roundtable


Rohan Shrikant ShahaneRegional Director-South East Asia,

Machine Point Consultants SL

The ban imposed on plastic packaging will not solve all the problems associated with plastic packaging as the main issue is not the plastic material but the attitude of the people who easily throw the waste on the roads. They litter the place with plastic packages and then blame the industry for posing a threat to the environment. Also, if we talk about the ban imposed on the Gutka plastic pouches, then it is just a small segment of the whole plastic packaging industry. The ban was imposed majorly to stop the usage of Gutka, however, the manufacturers have now started using laminated paper, for packaging and the streets are now flocked with these type of pouches. So banning plastic packaging is not the answer to all the problems, instead the common men and the industries should take appropriate steps in this regard. Biodegradable and oxo-biodegradable plastic should be used for packaging. There should be proper collection and recycling methods to treat plastic waste.

With the rising environmental concerns, the government has banned the usage of plastic packages in some states because it is believed to have negative impact on the environment. Avani Jain speaks to some industry experts to find out whether the ban imposed on plastics can help solve all the environmental problems associated with plastic packaging.

Avra MitraSenior Manager-Key Accounts, Business

Unit-Web Fed, Bobst India Pvt Ltd

The plastics packaging ban

imposed by the government is not

the right way in dealing with the

environmental problems. However, if

we talk about the ban imposed on the

usage of Gutka plastic pouches, then

this step is taken indirectly to ban

the usage of the product packaged

and not the usage of the packaging

material. Moreover, if the government

or the people believe that plastic is

extremely a polluting material and its

packages should not be used, then it is

a wrong notion. Unlike paper, plastic

is made from synthetic substances

such as man-made cellulose, which

means that there is no need to cut

trees. Moreover, plastic packaging is

better than paper packaging because

if we want to pack certain kilos

of material in a paper bag, we will

need a very thick paper bag but that

thickness can be reduced drastically in

plastic packages. So, banning plastic

packaging is not a right step.

Umesh SharmaManaging Director, Julison Packaging

India Pvt Ltd

Banning plastic packaging is not an answer to the environmental problems. In fact, it is practically impossible to ban plastic packaging completely as it is used everywhere. No doubt about the fact that plastics discharge harmful toxics into the environment but that is only to a certain extent. Also, there is no good alternative to plastic available in the market. Only glass is a good option but not every company can afford to pack products in glass containers as it is a costlier material. So, plastics is the basis of the packaging industry in the country. However, there can be steps taken by the industry and the government to effectively manage the plastic waste which creates pollution. Government needs to formulate strict guidelines for plastics disposal. There should be steps taken by the industry to help the customer identify biodegradable plastic packaging from the others. Recyclable plastics should be used.

The ban imposed in some states on plastic packaging can highly impact the growth of the industry. So, banning plastics is not the only answer, the society needs to change the habit of littering the roads with plastic waste and the industry at large needs to implement

efficient systems for waste management and disposal of plastics.

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FACILIT Y VISIT: Ferromatik Mi lacron India Pvt Ltd


FACILIT Y VISIT: Ferromatik Mi lacron India Pvt Ltd

The increasing plastic consumption in India has spurred the conversion of plastics through injection moulding. Processors are looking for new-generation machines to compete with global players. Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt Ltd (FMIPL) through its innovative solutions and world-class products at affordable price helps processors find perfect moulding solutions. Avani Jain notes the factors responsible for the company’s impressive success in the domestic and global market.

Enhancing performance with customised solutions

With consumption of

plastics increasing

in India, conversion

of plastics through

injection moulding also has increased.

Processors are looking for new generation-

high performance machines with modern

technology, higher productivity and

performance levels to compete with global

players. FMIPL being one of the leaders

in plastic injection moulding and blow

moulding machinery manufacturing in

India, has always strived to offer innovative

solutions and products with world class

technology at affordable price to help

processors find perfect moulding solutions.

FMIPL is a part of Milacron LLC,

USA, which is the global leader in plastics

processing machinery and manufacturing

technologies. The Joint Venture ( JV) formed

in 1995 began commercial production in

1996, and later moved to the present state-

of-the-art manufacturing facility in 1998.

The company currently operates from its

52,000 sq metre manufacturing facility

based in Ahmedabad and offers full range

of injection moulding and blow moulding

machines. The facility houses nine bays of

which six are Assembly & Testing bays, two

machining bays and one Paint Shop.

Shirish V Divgi, Managing Director,

FMIPL, says, “There is good demand

for our machines mainly because of our

product performance and strong service

support. Moreover, the employees working

in our company are very experienced and

understand the market very well. This drives

innovation and also keeps us motivated.

We firmly believe in keeping our customers

happy and meeting their requirements.”

Product portfolio based on customer needsThe product portfolio consists of FMIPL

offers a range of high-performance injection

moulding machines in a wide range of

clamping force (50-3000 tonne) for the

entire range of plastic application segments.

Divgi notes, “At present, the highly running

models are Magna Toggle, Omega, Maxima

and Electron series.”

Magna Toggle Series is a new-generation

high-speed toggle injection moulding

machine. It is available in a wide range of

50-500 tonne. Its outstanding performance

in quality consistency and productivity

along with benchmark energy efficiency

has earned wide acceptance in packaging,

automotive and medical applications. The

robust performer Omega, a direct hydraulic

ram-type injection moulding machine, leads

the house-ware, furniture and automotive

markets as a versatile multi-purpose machine

available in 80-910 tonne clamping force.

All the hydraulic and toggle machines are

now available with servo drive which saves

almost 30-40 per cent energy as compared

to other hydraulically driven pumps.

The green revolution Elektron or the

all-electric injection moulding machine

is available in 50-450 tonne clamping

force. The all-electric machine can save

up to 50-60 per cent of energy compared

to normal hydraulic machines. The end

application segments include medical,

agriculture, EET, precision parts, etc. Apart

from Energy saving, Elektron is designed to

give very low cycle times, highest precision

and repeatability of parts, less noise, besides

environment-friendly. The Elektron 450

tonne which is largest India built All

Electric Injection Moulding Machine was

launched recently.

Maxima – the two-platen machine –

is available from 500 - 3000 tonne and

widely used in automotive, rigid packaging,

industrial products, consumer goods, etc. It

facilitates energy-efficient production and

fast clamp movements. It occupies up to

30 per cent less space, and hence smaller

footprint. Further, Maxima Servo 3200 T,

which is India’s largest injection moulding

machine produced, was launched by

FMIPL recently during its Open House

in the month of October 2012. Other

than this, the company also makes various

application specific injection moulding

machines like PET series, 2 Components,

PVC Line, CPVC Line, 3 Colour, Split

Barrel, Bubble Top PET Preform, etc.

Also, FMIPL recently launched Nova

Servo machine which is a toggle injection

moulding machine. This machine sets a new

standard in toggle technology, provides highest

performance, versatility, precision, durability,

consistency and productivity. Also, it is a

new generation- energy efficient machine. It

is available in 50-200 tonne clamping force.

Divgi notes, “This is designed for specific

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applications such as writing instruments,

electrical switches, caps & closures etc.

The price of these machines is also very

competitive. Further, as all these machines are

servo driven; it facilitates considerable energy

savings up to 30 per cent.”

In fact, all the machines manufactured

by FMIPL are equipped with high-

end technology and parts to provide the

following increased productivity advantages

to the customers, ie, reduced cycle time,

power consumption & rejection and higher

shot weight consistency.

Emphasising on customer needsFinding a better way – for the success of

its customers, has been the driving force

for innovations in products, processes, and

the way the company conducts its business.

Divgi says, “Finding a better way in all

aspects to provide growth opportunities

to our customers, employees, suppliers and

stakeholders while adhering to the business

philosophy of Total Quality Leadership &

our core values - is the vision statement of

our company.”

Ensuring quality offeringsFMIPL ensures the highest quality

standards in the factory. The company

is an ISO 9001:2008 & 14001:2004

certified adhering to world class quality

standards. Stringent inspection and tests are

conducted at various stages in the, design

& development, machine shop, paint shop

assembly & run off, heat treatment shop and

finally packaging and shipment, to ensure

the highest quality standards. The company

has also deployed advanced software system

to design the castings and important parts

with Finite Element Analysis so as to

ensure foolproof design. Further, the cellular

manufacturing technique ensures efficient

and time saving manufacturing methods

to meet customer requirements on shorter

delivery period.

Divgi avers, “In order to manufacture

quality products, one needs to develop

a culture in the company where ‘no

compromise’ is the norm. We are driving

this culture by maintaining process sheets,

check sheets so as to ensure that raw

materials to all finished parts are thoroughly

checked before they are put to use. We also

undertake regular audits. The company also

has a strong internal and external feedback

mechanism.”

Environmental consciousnessThe company has taken various steps

for discharging its duty towards the

environment such as the paint shop works

on no dispersion concept. The PNG fired

burner at oven in the paint shop results

into less emission compared to diesel fired

burner. There are dust collectors & filtration

system installed for every equipment to

ensure dust-free environment for employee

safety. The Nitriding Shop is equipped with

LPG fired burner and chimney to ensure

gas emission within GPCB approved limit.

If we talk about saving water, then 60,000

Ltrs a day capacity waste water treatment

plant is installed at the plant and the treated

water is used for gardening.

There are also various measures taken

for ensuring energy savings at the plant

such as the shop floor roofs are equipped

with sky lights to use maximum natural

light. Even multiple diesel generator

sets are synchronised with each other to

ensure better loading, fuel economy and

minimum emission. Also, there is auto cut-

off temperature sensors fitted at the cooling

tower. These are just few of the many steps

taken by the company for environmental

improvement.

Envisaging growth opportunities & plansThe market for plastics processing

machinery is huge. Right now, the per

capita consumption of plastics in India is

very less as compared to other countries,

so there is huge scope for growth in every

sector. Divgi concludes, “At present, the

market is very dynamic. So, in order to

grow, we need to adapt as per the market

and customers’ needs. Keeping this in

mind, our target is to cross 1,000 machines

this year. As for the next year, our target

is to manufacture 1,500 machines which

would be almost 90 per cent of the total

capacity of this facility.”


Shirish V DivgiManaging Director

There is good demand for our machines mainly because of application and strong service support. Moreover, the employees working in our company are very experienced and understand the market very well. This drives innovation and also keeps us motivated.


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Advanced plastics for automotives:Accelerating applications for light-weight solutions ..................................................................... 64

Plastics for performance:Ensuring a safe drive in automotives ............................................................................................ 68

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Plastics in Automotive / Transportation

INSIGHT & OUTLOOK

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INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Automotive plast ics


Carbon-fibre reinforced plastics

and other innovative plastics

are strong, light & can be

moulded into any shape.

As they are light, these increase fuel-

efficiency as well as the range of vehicles.

The toughness of carbon fibre increases

the safety of these vehicles. Over the years,

it has proved its commercial viability and

structural applicability in the automotive

sector, making them the preferred choice

across the industry.

Plastics for lighter vehiclesLight vehicles represent

an important market

for plastic resins and

composites, one that has

grown significantly during

the last five decades. The

average light vehicle now

contains 378 pounds of

plastics and composites, 9.4

per cent by weight. This is

up from 286 pounds in

2000 and 194 pounds in

1990. In 1960, less than 20

pounds were used.

During 2011–12, the

automotive industry of India produced

20 million vehicles of which share of

two wheelers, passenger vehicles, three

wheelers and commercial vehicles were

76, 15, 4 and 4 per cent respectively.

This industry is expected to manufacture

22.5 million units of automobiles by

2013–14. Rajiv Arora, Vice President

and Business Head, Shriram Polytech,

says, “The automobile industry’s share

during the last decade in the Indian

economy is around 5 per cent of GDP.

Economic progress is indicated by the

amount of goods and services produced

which give the impetus for transportation

and boost the sale of vehicles. Increase

in automobile production has a catalyst

effect by indirectly increasing the demand

for plastics.” It has been projected that

over the next decade, plastics will account

for 18 per cent of the average vehicle’s

weight, up from 16 per cent in 2010.

Composites are any combination

of polymer matrix and fibrous

reinforcement. Glass, carbon, and other

fibres provide strength and stiffness while

the polymer matrix (or resin) of polyester,

polyurethane, epoxy, polypropylene,

nylon, or another resin protects and

transfers loads between fibres. This

creates a material with attributes superior

to either component alone. Across the

industry spectrum, automakers are using

materials that are more lightweight

- plastic based components. These

are replacing conventional materials

because they are fuel-efficient. “The top

priority for the automotive industry at

present is designing and manufacturing

of a commercially viable lightweight

vehicle while maintaining structural

performance. There are significant cost

implications while using the advanced

lightweight materials from procurement

and manufactur ing

processes to end of life

recycling,” adds Arora.

Future competitiveness will

depend on the ability of

the automotive industry to

be truly innovative and to

effectively leverage the full

potential of plastics and

polymer composites.

Substantial weight

reduction is possible as

composites are typically

up to 40 per cent lighter

than steel parts of equal

strength. In addition to

light-weighting to improve

fuel-efficiency and reduce

emissions, plastics and

composites also enhance design flexibility,

allow exceptional aerodynamic modeling,

enhance safety, provide unparalleled

corrosion and damage. Ayush Lohia,

Chief Executive Officer, Lohia Auto

Industries, says, “The main objective is

the reduction of vehicle weight and cost

optimisation. Eliminating the usage of

certain number of components and using

alternatives materials results in weight

reduction. This results in an increase in

Composite solutions efficiency and efficacy

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When automotive companies design cars today, they look for a couple of key attributes in addition to attractive looks and functionality. These are fuel-efficiency and safety. Plastics win over metals in both of these attributes and also provide another key advantage of weight reduction. Anwesh Koley explores the various reasons why plastics are being adopted for all categories of vehicles.

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efficiency and performance of the vehicle.

Alternate materials are also used in order

to provide comfort and safety factors to

the customers.”

Use of polymersThe automotive market is an important

market for plastic resins such as

polypropylene, polyurethane, nylon, other

engineering polymers, and thermoplastic

polyesters. Light vehicle applications

account for over 30 per cent of the

demand for each resin. Other resins

include ABS and polyvinyl butyral. For

the latter, resin which is used in safety

glass, the automotive market accounts for

over 85 per cent of the total demand.

Engineering polymers such as nylon,

polycarbonate and others are superseding

metals in many applications. Typical

plastics and compo-site applications

include exterior panels, trim, and bumper

fascia, as well as interior trim panels,

window encapsulation, headlamp housings,

manifolds and valve covers, electronic and

electric parts and components, wiring

harnesses, steering wheels, insulation,

dampening and deadeners, upholstery,

mechanical parts and components, safety

glass, and myriad other uses.

More than a hundred types and grades

of plastic, categorised by performance

requirements such as mouldability,

appearance, rigidity, resistance, weight

and cost are used in the average vehicle.

“Major plastics used in vehicles are PVC,

PP, PU, PA-66, AES, ABS, PBT, EPDM

and PC. Around 15 per cent of PVC

compounds are imported to cater the need

of the growing industry in India. These

compounds are used for the following

applications; wiring harness, fuel tubes,

door trims, weather strips, steering wheel

covers, gear shift knobs, window gaskets,

handle grips, weather strip outer, roof top

moulding, air hose, mechanical control

cable and sleeves,” adds Arora.

Areas of applicationIt is well known that plastics is widely used

in the exterior of automobiles. Today’s

plastics have revolutionised the design of

auto body exteriors. From bumpers to door

panels, light-weight plastics gives cars a

better gas mileage and allows designers &

engineers the freedom to create innovative

concepts that otherwise would never

be possible. Opting for plastics for auto

body exterior parts allows manufacturers

to implement modular assembly

practices, lower production costs, improve

energy management, and use advanced

styling techniques for sleeker, more

aerodynamic exteriors.

“Safety in automobiles requires the use

of robust plastic composites which can be

designed accordingly and at the same time;

withstand the impact of a crash. Various

grades of plastics used, particularly PP

across the length of a vehicle. Different

applications within an automobile require

different grades of plastics which require

expertise,” adds Lohia.

Many of today’s car engine

components are plastic. From air-intake

systems to cooling systems and actual

engine parts, plastic helps make engine

systems both easier to design, assemble,

and lighter in weight.

Plastics applications in automotive powertrainThe powertrain is one of the most

complicated parts in a vehicle. The term

‘powertrain’ refers to the system of bearings,

shafts, and gears that transmit the engine’s

power to the axle. Plastics help reduce

the number of parts needed to assemble

these complex components. It helps to

reduce vehicle weight that helps lower

assembly costs, while increasing fuel-

efficiency. Further it can also be used to

manufacture transmission oil screens and

other components requiring exposure to hot

transmission oil. As with fuel tanks, it helps

free designers from the space constraints

that arise with the use of sheet metals.

“The use of plastics in front-wheel drive

transmissions also helps lessen the weight

in the front of the vehicle, improving

vehicle handling. Polyetherimide resins are

used extensively in transmissions sensor

and valve solenoid applications because of

their resistance to high temperatures and

creeping,” adds Lohia.


Rajiv AroraVice President and Business Head, Shriram Polytech

Ayush LohiaCEO, Lohia Auto Industries

The automobile industry’s share during the last decade in the Indian economy is around 5 per cent of GDP. Economic progress is indicated by the amount of goods and services produced which give the impetus for transportation and boost the sale of vehicles.

The main objective is the reduction of vehicle weight and cost optimisation. Eliminating the usage of certain number of components and using alternative materials results in weight reduction. This results in an increase in efficiency and performance of the vehicle.


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The role of plastics in the

automotive industry has

been growing steadily over

the years. There was a time

when the automotive sector was not into

the use of plastics for both the external

as well as the internal parts. Gradually

the importance of plastic parts grew as

manufacturers understood the importance

of weight reduction which aided fuel

efficiency. Intense competition over the

years has seen the automobile industry

use more of plastics at strategic areas

provides durability to the vehicle and also

enhances its visual appeal. Engineering

plastics provides strength due to their

inherent properties.

Traditionally, metal alloys were

synonymous with auto body exterior

design and manufacturing. However,

metal alloys are susceptible to dents, dings,

stone chips and corrosion. They are also

heavier and more expensive than plastic.

Sumit Kumar, General Manager, H K

Industries, says, “Choosing plastics for auto

body exterior parts allows manufacturers

to adopt modular assembly practices,

lower production costs, improve energy

management, achieve better dent resistance,

and use advanced styling techniques for

sleeker, more aerodynamic exteriors.”

Injection moulding applications in automobilesMoulding has a rich history in the plastic

industry. Moulding process was invented

only a few years after the invention of

plastics. Initially it was hand moulding

which was used. But gradually, as

automation started, the injection moulding

machine was developed with a circuit

installed in it to regulate the machine.

“Hydraulic systems were developed during

the same time. For many years, hydraulic

machines were used by the majority of

companies. The current generation of

injection moulding machines work on

servo motors which save electricity and

thus saves cost,” adds Kumar.

Over the years hydraulic machines

were being replaced with Programmable

Logic Controllers (PLC) units. Injection

moulding has always been a step ahead

in terms of operational versatility than

extrusion. Praveen Sharma, Proprietor,

Hinds Machineries, says, “With injection

moulding, all we need to do is change

the mould and the desired design can

be achieved. PLC has now become

mandatory for machines and servo

motors that has come in vogue due to

consumption of lower electricity. Various

safety features have also been adopted

in injection moulding machines which

essentially regulate the opening and

closing on the mould cavity.”

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Today’s plastics have revolutionised the design of automobiles across the globe. From bumpers to door panels, light-weight plastics give cars better mileage and allow designers and engineers the freedom to create innovative concepts that otherwise would never be possible. Anwesh Koley explores the various advantages offered by plastics thereby providing excellent combination of physical properties, including heat and chemical resistance, high strength, impact strength and moulding ease.

Advanced plast ics for automotives

Plastics in automotivesThe automotive market is an important

market for plastic resins such as

polypropylene, polyurethane, nylon, other

engineering polymers, and thermoplastic

polyesters. Light vehicle applications

account for over 30 per cent of the demand

for each resin. Other resins used include

ABS and polyvinyl butyral. Engineering

polymers such as nylon, polycarbonate

and others are supplanting metals in

many applications. “Typical plastics

and composite applications include

exterior panels, trim, and bumper fascia,

as well as interior trim panels, window

encapsulation, headlamp housings,

manifolds and valve covers, electronic/

electric parts and components, wiring

harnesses, steering wheels, insulation,

dampening and deadeners, upholstery,

mechanical parts and components, safety

glass, & myriad other uses,” adds Sharma.

Most of these are processed through

injection moulding.

Design flexibilityNew processes enable manufacturers

to reuse scrap plastic and recycle used

plastic cost-effectively. Also, plastic

components weigh approximately 50

per cent less than its steel counterparts.

This enables automobile components to

be substantially lighter, while retaining

needed strength and contributes to an

overall lighter vehicle owing to fewer

emissions & improved gas mileage.

Automobile design engineers face

many constrictions when designing with

metal. Low-cost, single-unit production

of large automobile sections, such as a

front grille, is nearly impossible when

using metal. “Plastic offers auto engineers

a variety of practical, cost-effective

alternatives, as well as tremendous

advantages over traditional automobile

production materials,” says Kumar.

Injection moulded parts for automotive safetyThe versatility of plastic allows design

options that produce lighter and safer

vehicles. From concept to reality, injection

moulded parts offer a wide variety of

advantages to customers. For example, a

driveshaft made from plastic composites,

can help in increasing torque as well as

passenger safety. Traditionally made of

steel, a driveshaft transfers power from

the transmission to the rear axle of the

vehicle. If a steel driveshaft fails, however,

it can project shrapnel in all directions

and even dig into the ground, catapulting

the vehicle into the air.

Composite driveshafts are made of

carbon and polymer fibre that is designed

to break into small fibre fragments or

‘broom’ upon failure, posing little danger.

These are also light-weight, requiring less

energy to spin and effectively increase

the amount of power that the engine can

transmit to the wheels.

Fibre-reinforced polymer composite

materials weigh around 50 per cent

less than steel, but according to a

carbon fibre manufacturer, these are

characterised by a higher absorption of

crush energy per kilogram. On impact,

carbon fibres can have four to five times

higher energy absorption than steel or

aluminum. Front end components made

of these light-weight energy absorbing

composite materials are specially

designed to fracture in a manner that

uses up impact energy.

Plastics in chassis designThe chassis is especially important in

ensuring low levels of Noise, Vibration

and Harshness (NVH) throughout the

vehicle. Not only does a reduction in

NVH allow for a more pleasant driving

experience, but also by putting less stress

on connecting components, it can help

increase the life span of these components.

Plastic is making an inroad into the chassis

market. Innovations in plastic technology

have brought about the development of

successful chassis applications that would

not be possible using any other family of

materials. A lot of chassis parts are made

through injection moulding. A chassis is

the supporting frame of a car. It gives

the car strength and rigidity, and helps

increase the car’s crash-resistance through

energy absorption.


Sumit KumarGeneral Manager, H K Industries

Praveen SharmaProprietor, Hinds Machineries

Choosing plastics for auto body exterior parts allows manufacturers to adopt modular assembly practices, lower production costs, improve energy management and achieve better dent resistance.

With injection moulding, all we need to do is change the mould and the desired design can be achieved. PLC has now become mandatory for machines and servo motors that has come in vogue due to consumption of lower electricity.



INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: P last ics for per formance


In contrast to metal’s limiting

temperament, plastics’ suitability

in the automobile sector has been

gaining worldwide recognition.

The inclination towards building future

mobility technology has captivated

every automobile engineer’s imagination,

where plastics are being harnessed to

weave efficient modes of transport. The

modern-day car utilises plastics with

the objective to improve its aesthetics,

safety and performance. From bumpers,

body panels, windshields, dashboards,

seat belts, air bags, etc, the versatile and

strong substitute is helping cars become

more fuel-efficient, light-weight and

aerodynamic in nature.

Replacing metalThough, primarily automobiles were

meant to convey people or things from

one place to another, the scope of such

transportation widened with the addition

of the word ‘safely’. Speaking about the

recent technology development in material

for automotive sector, Bhaskar Ghosh,

Senior Vice President, PP Business

Development, Reliance Polymer Division

states, “The automotive industry today is

a very competitive industry. Therefore,

innovative plastics and composites are

making inroads in automotive applications

where metal has traditionally been used.

Vehicle manufacturers are looking for

weight reduction, part consolidation and

better aesthetics by introducing plastics

replacing metal or glass. To meet such

requirement Polypropylene compound

manufacturers are increasingly using High

Crystalline Polypropylene, Thermoplastics

Elastomers (TPE & TPO) and High flow

PP resins to meet the stringent demand

of OEMs.”

Modern plastics, whether designed to

be resilient or soft – play a critical role

in helping to improve automobile safety.

Auto designers rely on the versatility

of plastics when designing today’s cars.

“The substitution of metals with plastics

and light-weight construction are the

key concepts with regard to the use

of fibreglass reinforced plastics. The

achievable reduction in weight varies

considerably depending on the individual

part. It depends on the design shape and

the part dimensions as well as on the

application and process. As a general rule

the weight saving that can be achieved by

substituting metal for plastics is certainly

approximately 10 to 50 per cent,” says

Helmut Heinson, Managing Director

Sales, ARBURG GmbH + Co KG.

Automobile design engineers face

many constrictions when designing with

metal. Low-cost, single-unit production

of large automobile sections, such as a

front grille, is nearly impossible when

using metal. Plastic offers auto engineers

a variety of practical, cost-effective

alternatives, as well as tremendous

advantages over traditional automobile

production materials. To achieve better

ENSURINGA SAFE DRIVE in automotives

The right implementation of modern plastics is revolutionising automobiles as it allows engineers to create concepts that improve aesthetics, safety and performance. Replacing otherwise heavy metal auto components with durable plastics can drastically increase fuel- efficiency of a vehicle. In the increasingly competitive automobiles market, Sweta M Nair analyses how companies are leveraging the role of automotive plastics to get an edge over the others.

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dent resistance and sleeker exteriors,

manufacturers are choosing plastics for

auto body exteriors.

Improving dynamicsThe demanding market which maximises

an automobile’s visual appeal has made

way for the use of plastics in windshields

which also take care of the safety aspect.

Hence, engineers replaced windshields

made of tempered glass with laminated

glass. The new variety employed a thin

plastic layer between two sheets of glass

which made it thinner and stronger.

Along with the reduction in overall

weight, laminated glass can bend till a

certain degree when impacted without

shattering. This eliminates the possibility

of shards of glass as a laminated

windshield even after a low impact crash

can maintain its transparency. Innovation

in this product category has led to the

development of new glazed automotive

windshields which significantly limits

the transmission of solar energy into a

vehicle, thereby reducing the load on air

conditioning which ultimately improves

fuel economy.

Additionally, plastic headlamps

are helping drivers see more clearly

while enhancing design options. “After

automotive headlamp lens, Polycarbonate

challenges fixed glass in automobiles.

Polycarbonate glazing is the most

emerging technology in future vehicles

to improvise on aesthetics, safety and

light weight performance. Makrolon®

Polycarbonate finds exciting opportunities

in replacing conventional glass in today’s

vehicle. The industry can expect up to 50

per cent weight reduction as compared to

glass. This results in fuel-efficiency and

increased price-performance ratio. Key

applications in this include fixed quarter

windows, tail gate and roof panels. The

benefits of Makrolon® glazing consist of

lower centre of gravity, reduction of CO2

emission, safety and security by passenger

retention & antismash-n-grs-ab, design

freedom, colours of glass can be matched

in Polycarbonate, etc,” says Khushi

Gorasia, Market Development Manager,

Bayer Materialscience Pvt Ltd India.

Contributing towards creating

automobile components that improve

aesthetics, safety and performance, Helmut

Heinson, Managing Director Sales at

ARBURG GmbH + Co KG, says, “Today

there are virtually no limits with regard to

application options, materials and process

combinations. One example: thanks to

LSR coupling cushions that compensate

for curvature a rain/light sensor can be

optimally attached to a car windscreen.

Another , new development realised on

our All-rounders is the particle-foam

composite injection moulding (PCIM)

that creates a permanent mechanical bond

between a particle-foam and a polymer

component, opening up completely

new possibilities for the lightweight

construction, insulation and electric

mobility in the automotive sector.”

Turning a green leafPlastics allow auto engineers to have

greater freedom in styling, building,

and placing components, and give them

the opportunity to combine several

complex parts into a single, integrated

piece. Plastics make this possible, while

lowering manufacturing costs. Creating

avenues to efficiently dispose plastics

will perhaps augment its applications

further. Addressing looming concerns

about recycling issues a senior business

development executive from Reliance

Industries Ltd adds, “All thermoplastics

materials can be recycled. In India, around

60 per cent of both industrial and urban

plastic waste is recycled. Automotive

industry has probably the best record of

all industries with an average of around

90 per cent. PP & PE are most easy

to recycle at lowest cost compare to

engineering plastics. There is a much wider

scope for recycling in India as labour cost

is lower and there is an existing culture

of reuse and recycling. The real challenge

now, both to the automotive industry and

its plastics suppliers is to work together

to develop new assemblies that not

only meet cost and performance

requirements but also allow easier

dismantling and recycling.”


Helmut HeinsonManaging Director Sales, ARBURG GmbH + Co KG

Khushi GorasiaMarket Development Manager, Bayer Materialscience Pvt Ltd India

Today there are virtually no limits with regard to application options, materials and process combinations. Thanks to LSR coupling cushions that compensate for curvature a rain/light sensor can be optimally attached to a car windscreen.

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INSIGHT & OUTLOOK: Inter face - Ashwani Aggarwal

Tell us about the automotive component market in India.Indian auto component industry is one of the

front runners for grabbing the global auto

component outsourcing market, estimated

to be worth $ 700 billion by 2015. Auto

components sector requires an incremental

investment of ` 2,000 crore as per the report

of working group on automobile industry

Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-2012).

Today, India has the potential to manufacture

a range of automotive components, about

20,000 in number ranging from fasteners to

engine parts.

Apart from the foreign demand,

the domestic car production is steadily

growing as well. In terms of technology,

the products available in India can be

compared to international ones as transfer

of technology takes place rapidly between

manufacturers.

What does Brose have to offer new to the Indian automotive industry?With the latest production technology

& logistics, and above all with strategic

investments and services provided in

advance backed up by a sound ownership

structure, the company offers its

customers a long-term partnership. We

are specialists in mechatronics and have

decades of know-how in mechanics,

electrics and electronics to find the

right solutions which are tailored to the

individual requirements of its customers.

In India, we have introduced

solutions from our closure systems and

window regulator ranges which have

been specially developed for the Indian

market. The advantages are that the cost-

efficient products are adapted to suit the

environmental and climatic conditions of

the region, and therefore fulfill the local

expectations of the Indian OEMs. On the

other hand, they comply with international

quality and safety standards, and therefore

suitable for use in export vehicles.We

also lay stress on providing lightweight

systems without compromising comfort

and safety. This is one of the objectives of

our development work. Weight-reduced

window regulators and seat systems, door

systems & intelligent holistic solutions for

the rear of the vehicle are expected to

fulfill these expectations.

Tell us about your production plans in India.2011 has seen a successful start for window

regulator systems. We have tripled our

development capacity in India last year

and currently employ around 150 people

in Pune engaged in the development

of electronics, electric motors, window

regulators, seat adjusters and closure

systems.The location also manages

regional procurement and provides IT

services for the corporate group.

Brose opened this production

facility at Hinjewadi, Pune in February

2011, which currently produces around

600,000 window regulators annually for

an international OEM. This enabled the

company to map the entire value chain in

India, from development and procurement

to final assembly and delivery. We plan

to localise the entire product portfolio

in this growth market in the long-term.

To become even more efficient in India

and meet the rising demand, Brose will

continue to invest in the location at Pune.

We also intend to triple our production

capacities by 2014.

What is your agenda for growth and your plans for future?Two more production contracts from

internationally operating Indian

automakers are almost ready for

industrialisation and production is

planned to start in the second quarter

of 2012. We will start production of the

first manual seat height adjuster in India

for an international Tier-1-supplier

in early 2012.Production of side door

latches in Pune will commence in first

quarter of 2014.


…avers Ashwani Aggarwal, President, Brose India Automotive Systems Pvt Ltd. In an interaction with Anwesh Koley, he explains the potential enjoyed by the country in offering state-of-the-art automotive technology to the world while being cost effective as well.

“India is poised to be a global auto component manufacturing hub”

AUTOMATION TRENDS: Robot ic p last ics processing


The degree of automation

depends greatly on the

manufacturing location. In

the Europe, particularly in

Germany, it is extremely high. In Asia

and America, automation is only carried

out in certain areas. There are many good

reasons for using robots or automation.

In general these include the higher

quality of the manufactured products

resulting from the greater stability of the

manufacturing processes, lower costs and

reduced logistical requirements, shorter

production cycles and many more.

Shelf-mounted robots make

automation easier in the plastics industry

with maximum flexibility in the system

planning and design phase, reduced

conception & design work and greater

planning security. With the latest state-

of-the-art drive technology and the

new KR C4 controller, the QUANTEC

K robots achieve up to 25 per cent

shorter unloading times and up to 30

per cent less energy consumption. The

shelf-mounted robots are 12 per cent

lighter and therefore, easier to mount

on injection moulding machines. Axis

2 is located 400 mm further forward,

significantly expanding the working

envelope forwards and downwards.

The shelf-mounted robots are thus

ideal for unloading parts from injection

moulding machines.

Advantages of roboticsFirstly, robots reduce the cycle time.

This lowers the unit costs for the

user who can achieve more attractive

prices. Another advantage is that the

capacity of the overall system is better

utilised. Vikas Swami, Vice President,

sKuka Robotics India Pvt Ltd, says,

“Generally speaking, the more flexible

the automation, the quicker you

can respond to changed production

conditions, eg, increasing variety of

articles – without the need for additional

investment. The lighter components of

shelf-mounted robots mean a 12 per

cent reduction in robot weight. This

allows greater dynamic performance and

even shorter cycle times. Furthermore,

these robots offer greater stiffness. The

new robot series thus impresses with

great precision and a pose repeatability

of +/- 0.06 mm.”

Plastics is a highly flexible and versatile material. In many innovative applications it now replaces materials such as metal, concrete and glass. Plastics weighs less, is resistant to corrosion and easy to process. Moreover, depending on the composition, it can also exhibit a high degree of stiffness. In the event of accidents, for example, it can thus absorb considerable energy, thereby minimising damage. Anwesh Koley explores the increasing use of robotics within the plastics industry.


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In the new control system, robotic

companies have systematically dispensed

with limiting hardware and replaced it

with intelligent software functions. The

concept is thus characterised by its absolute

openness and future compatibility.

Conventional interfaces are replaced by

intelligent, linked data streams, thus

allowing direct communication between

the individual control modules of the

robots. “These revolutionary control

systems provide a firm foundation for the

automation of tomorrow. The systematic

elimination of limiting hardware and

its replacement with commonly-used,

open industry standards, such as multi-

core and Ethernet technology, offers

enormous performance and development

potential,” says Swami. “Based on these

technologies, Ethernet-based field bus

systems, such as ProfiNet or Ethernet/

IP, can be simply integrated as software

functions, adds Swami. In this manner,

these robotic concepts will automatically

benefit from future leaps in development

and performance increases. This new

systematic approach, implementing the

control processes as software functions,

reduces the number of hardware modules

by 35 per cent and the connectors and

cables by 50 per cent.

Future trends of the plastics industryAutomation is increasingly being

introduced directly after the

manufacturing process. This means that

the user no longer needs to bother with

costly intermediate storage of products.

Manufacturing systems become more

flexible because the products generally

leave the production facility in a saleable

state. Simple operator control of the

systems is also an important criterion:

the machine operator should be able to

find his way around the system easily.

Furthermore, automation enables

the manufacture of complex products

at acceptable prices in a highly

competitive market.

Plastics applications will continue

to be substituted for traditional

materials, such as glass and metal.

This is illustrated by current examples,

such as glazing applications, vehicle

trunk covers and door linings in the

automotive industry today. “Industry

players see a high future potential for

automation on the Asian and American

markets. The requirements in the

plastics industry for smaller batch sizes

and increasing numbers of variants

will necessitate even greater flexibility

and openness in the future, coupled

with reduction of the article-specific

periphery, when selecting automation

systems,” avers Swami.

Furthering the advancementsAdvanced robotic solutions today allow

the optimisation of complex removal

processes, such as those frequently found

in injection moulding. Hitherto, parts

have generally been removed using a

linear handling system. The automation

solution with shelf-mounted robots, on

the other hand, provides more degrees

of freedom than conventional handling

equipment. That is a big advantage,

especially when switching products.

Furthermore, robots also offer the

option of online monitoring, a 100 per

cent weighing check, and the possibility

of implementing any reworking of the

parts within the creation process itself.

On-board safetyIn order to implement seamless use of

robotics in their operations, companies

are integrating complete safety controller

which is seamlessly integrated into the

control system without proprietary

hardware. Safety functions and safety-

oriented communication are implemented

on the basis of Ethernet-based protocols.

Swami adds, “The safety concept in the

KR C4 is centred on the multi-core

technology used, thus ensuring the

dual-channel system required for safety

applications. Moreover, the system

offers far more than mere monitoring

functions. Instead, the concept makes

it possible to influence the motion and

velocity of the robot safely.”

The elimination of restrictive

hardware components and the limitless

expandability of the software-based

safety interfaces pave the way for

the implementation of revolutionary

new safety concepts in automation.

Particularly in the field of human-robot

cooperation, new sensors will be used in

the future. These require large numbers

of inputs and outputs, however. The

architecture of the current generation

of robots gives companies the required

flexibility to integrate them with the

system. Automation companies have

adopted various concepts towards safety

in the use of robotics which is expected

to become the industry standard given

that it saves production area, simplifies

manual loading stations without the

need for additional safety equipment,

and it is the sine qua non for direct

human-machine cooperation.


Vikas SwamiVice President, Kuka Robotics India Pvt Ltd

Industry players see a high future potential for automation on the Asian and American markets. The requirements in the plastics industry for smaller batch sizes and increasing numbers of variants will necessitate even greater fl exibility and openness in the future, coupled with reduction of the article-specifi c periphery, when selecting automation systems.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT: Extrusion blow moulding


The plastics processing industry is continuously moving towards reducing the energy consumption of every process and the blow moulding industry is no exception. There are various strategies adopted by the companies for achieving maximum energy efficiency as these steps can enhance profits significantly with minimum effort and costs. Avani Jain highlights some of the steps that are and can be adopted by the companies for moving towards total energy efficiency.

Blow moulding is a process

which helps in creating

hollow plastic products using

compressed air and reflects the

shape of the blow mould cavity. It is a

process involving various complex stages

of operations, coupled with high-speed

precision moulding techniques. During

machine design, energy consumption is

not a major factor, however, there are

some possibilities to reduce the energy

consumption to a significant level.

Thus, moulders are increasingly opting

for energy-efficient mechanisms that

complement high productivity standards.

The basic measure is to look for

opportunities to reduce heating & cooling

time and other cycle stages to save energy.

Strategies to be adoptedBlow moulding machines use only small

amount of externally applied heat (most is

generated mechanically) but heat transfer

from barrel heaters can be maximised and

evenly distributed by good seating to the

barrel & with the use of a conductive

metal compounds. The energy used

will be reduced and controlled by barrel

insulation jackets - these also improve

health and safety, reduce start-up times

and generally have a pay-back of less

than a year.

One should also turn off barrel

heaters and cooling fans between runs.

Parison weights are often up to 40 per

cent more than the weight of the final

product. Any trimmed materials (tops

and tails) can be recycled and recovered,

but the energy used is lost forever. Large

tops and tails cost real money even if

the material is recycled. Thus, improved

control of the parison and final product

size will improve energy and process

efficiency.

Further, the amount regranulated

varies nearly from 10 per cent to 80 per

cent. The companies can improve in this

area. Regranulation should be done off-

line (at night) to minimise energy costs,

but first minimise tops and tail production

- reduce and then recycle.

The machine designJaymin Pithwa, Director, Konark

Plastomech Pvt Ltd, notes, “In order

to ensure maximum energy efficiency,

machine designs have undergone drastic

changes over the years. Every company

involved in extrusion blow moulding is

trying to adopt strategies to maximise

produce at a lesser energy cost. Further,

with each passing day, the companies are

developing new technologies, which can

minimise mechanical losses.”

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is the extruder area which typically uses

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40 per cent of the total energy. Optimising

the extruder speed maximises heat from

mechanical work and minimises the

amount of electrical energy needed by

the extruder. Provided the downstream

equipment does not limit the output,

the energy consumption can decrease

by nearly 50 per cent by doubling the

rotational speed of the extruder. Pithwa

adds, “The most energy-efficient extrusion

operations are those where most of the

heat is supplied by the extruder screw,

with only a small amount of heating by

the barrel & die heaters and without any

need for cooling of the extruder.”

Further, when a machine is not

producing for a short time, it is not

practical to shut down the extruder, instead,

shutting down the hydraulic systems can

give considerable energy savings. Start-up

procedures can be set to bring the energy

demands online at the best possible time,

ie, heaters until stabilised, hydraulics

and finally the extruder drive. Similarly

shutdown procedures can be developed

to switch off the energy intensive areas

of the machine. Thus, the companies

need to develop start-up and shut-down

procedures to save energy and time.

As with other processes, energy

efficient machines have lower long-term

operating costs than standard machines

that will pay back any extra investment.

The use of all-electric machines is an

energy efficient option for blow moulding

because these machines remove the

energy losses at the electro-hydraulic

interface and can reduce energy costs.

Also, high-speed electric feeder solutions

help machines consume up to 30 per cent

less energy than competitive hydraulic

machines. These products produce higher

quality, more repeatable parts, today.

Role of automation equipmentUse of blow moulding in plastics with

automation helps in increasing the

productivity of the end-product. A

complete system of high-response servo

valves, the machine controller and

an advanced Man-Machine Interface

(MMI) can also help overcome technical

challenges. Highly accurate multi-axial

control system yields faster and more

stable close & loop mould movement

speed. The hardware/software design

of the machine controller also provides

control of cover wall thickness, weight

temperature, motion and other measured

values. To address upgrading requirements,

the controller must integrate intelligent

temperature control, closed-loop motion

control, a dedicated wall thickness control

and a servo valve current drive.

Whatever type of machine is used,

good process parameter control gives

efficient operation and can give huge

savings. The controls in use at present

make use of microprocessor-controlled

high-speed PLC systems which also help

in reducing wastage and ensure efficiency

to a large extent. Praveen Sharma,

Proprietor, Hind Machineries, says, “At

present, machines with PC- based control

systems are the most operator-friendly

machine available in the market. It ensures

a host of benefits to the plastics industry,

ranging from higher quality parts, through

improved equipment uptime, faster cycle

times, more predictable production flow

all the way to reduced employee turnover.

The PLC systems help in reducing the

overall cost including the energy costs to

a very large extent as it enables accurate

processing.”

He further adds, “These days,

customers want highly automatic and

synchronised systems so as to improve

their product quality, energy efficiency

and reduce overall costs. Although highly-

priced, but these automatic machines

are demanded by every customer in

the present times as they produce

excellent results. ”

Energy-efficient futureWith energy management concerns

rising worldwide, companies will have

to adopt various measures in future for

decreasing their energy consumption in

the extrusion blow moulding process.

The process enables the high-speed blow

moulding solution providers to achieve

high performance solutions ensuring

energy savings at various stages.


Jaymin PithwaDirector, Konark Plastomech Pvt Ltd

In order to ensure maximum energy effi ciency, machine designs have undergone drastic changes over the years. Every company involved in extrusion blow moulding is trying to adopt strategies to maximise produce at a lesser energy cost.

Praveen SharmaProprietor, Hind Machineries

These days, customers want highly automatic and synchronised systems so as to improve their product quality, energy effi ciency and reduce overall costs. Although highly-priced, but these automatic machines are demanded by every customer in the present times as they produce excellent results.

POLICIES & REGULATIONS: P last ics in packaging


Indian packaging industry is a thriving industry and of late has been the focal point for tremendous opportunities for manufacturers.

Its exponential growth record in India varied between 22 to 25 per cent annually as compared to 4-5 per cent globally in 2011. The dynamics of the industry are a bit fragmented and unstructured but with terms like global villages turning into reality, it has forced industry players to adapt to modern and advance technology providing world standard. Currently the packaging industry is going through transition period due to increasing awareness among customers. Quality, hygiene and face value are making imprints in the mind of people.

Packaging is a proven asset to offer better shelf-life for products to customers and also help keep the flavour intact for longer time. India being the second and third largest producer of vegetables and

fruits respectively in world is highly concentrating on packaging to meet the stringent international standards. The growth parameter for the packaging industry is directly linked to the growth trends of FMCG segments, which is highly influenced by choices of consumers.

Latest innovations witnessed by this sectorAn increasing population and growing consumer demand for packaged foods has forced food and beverages industry to look at new technologies that provide flexibility, ease of operation and constant tracking of the production process. Suresh Singhal, Managing Director, Himalayan Group of Industries, says, “Manufacturers are working on guidelines for keeping transparency in the production process for assuring consumers health and hygiene. This demands continuous

monitoring and efficient traceability of the entire production process in the food manufacturing plant. Innovation is an ongoing process and we cannot rule out any possibility in developing new materials for new packaging.” A lot of trials are being done to make the new materials suitable for better packaging to make it economical and environment-friendly.

Working on innovative ideas by keeping various factor in mind like cost effective solutions, environment-friendly alternatives and appealing appearance viz a viz competing with international standards is the target of the manufacturers. Neeraj Garg, Partner, Suruchi Industries, says, “Disposable packaging materials used to ship and protect purchased items as well as disposable containers used for food and drink are of special interest these days. New product avenues using

There have been significant changes in both food processing and food packaging technologies over the last five to ten years. These changes have included new ways to process food, the use of new packaging materials, new combinations of standard materials, and new methods of manufacturing containers. Anwesh Koley delves into the world of food & beverage packaging and their dependence on plastics.

Meeting quality Meeting quality standards in F&B standards in F&B packagingpackaging


Plast ics in packaging

thermoforming process for fruits, vegetables and ice-cream will change the perception of packed food criteria.” Packaging companies across the country are keeping a tap on these innovations and aggressively moving towards adding value to the packaging industry.

The rigid packaging technology for F&B industryGlass packaging had a monopoly over food and beverages packaging for a very long period of time across the globe. Recent advanced development in plastic products like PET/ PP/ PC/ HDPE/ LDPE are giving strong competition to the traditional concepts of packaging. Universal standards and compliances worked for establishing non-toxic plastic products which has not only brought down the overall cost to the packaging but also given viability on grounds of safe transportation. “An important factor keeping rigid packaging ahead is its tamper proof characteristics. This comes out to be boon for the companies who bank upon their superior quality as it disallows any tampering of the products,” adds Garg.

Consumers still do not trust packaged food items manufactured in India which is in complete contrast with globally manufactured packed food. But with steady awareness the demand is slowly increasing. Emphasis on nil toxic, Bisphenol A (BPA) - free products are ensuring healthy and hygienic products. “Availability of good quality of raw material, complete automated machines and hygienic manufacturing process are making plastic packaging a more suitable option for F&B industry. All these factors are trying to change the psychology of the Indian consumers to wipe out apprehensions about can-food. Today it can be said that the Indian packaging industry adheres to international standards as many of them are OEM suppliers to world class companies,” adds Singhal.

Ensuring hygiene standards for food and beveragesLot of attention is been given to accounting health, safety and hygiene of the product. Major challenge for packaging industry has been to retain the

essence of the food products packed in. As packaged food is trying to carve a niche in Indian market thus innovative ideas are been implemented to keep the flavour intact. Production companies are taking numerous steps for producing the goods in controlled environment causing least chances for contamination. Provision of clean rooms is an evident example of the importance given to hygiene.

Tetra packs, PP jars and containers, etc, have replaced the kitchen shelf as they are easier to maintain and have better shelf-life. “Till date emphasis of hygiene was laid on the pharma sector only but as of today we notice similar compliances are been taken care for food and beverages packaging products. We thrive towards abiding to Class 10000 Clean Room designs providing 99 per cent hygiene to all products,” mentions Singhal.

Competition for plastic packagingPlastic packaging is fiercely facing tough competition from conventional style of packaging such as glass and metal. Metal packaging has dominated major agro products segment and glass has been traditionally used for beverages. Singhal laments that, “The stigma attached to plastics due to its chemical compositions and supposedly toxic ingredients is taking its course of time to change. However, when it comes to plastics packaging, the pros outweigh the cons and the consumer is fast waking up to them.”

Other packaging manufacturers are vehemently pressurising the government to ban plastic products for environmental reasons and trying to malign the plastic industry but with modern technologies and stringent regulation on manufacturers, every care is been taken care to provide environment-friendly recycled raw material and low carbon emissions from the manufacturing units. Plastic packaging is now accepted globally in every sector. “Food and Beverages has been the most competitive sector with various packaging materials but plastic packaging time and again has proved to be best solutions keeping in mind cost effectiveness, hygiene and decrease in the transit breakages,” opines Garg.


Neeraj GargPartner, Suruchi Industries

Food and beverages has been the most competitive sector with various packaging materials but plastic packaging has proved to be the best solutions keeping in mind cost effectiveness, hygiene & decrease in the transit breakages.

Manufacturers are working on guidelines for keeping transparency in the production process for assuring consumers health and hygiene. This demands continuous monitoring and effi cient traceability of the entire production process in the food manufacturing plant.

Suresh SinghalManaging Director, Himalayan Group of Industries

STRATEGY: Polymer processing


The consumption of Indian polymer products is on the rise. Polymer consumption is expected to double in

the next three years. This has directly impacted the polymer processing industry and its scale of operation. Now the polymer processing companies are expanding in terms of capacity and production. However, they are faced with many issues such as manpower shortage and heavy power costs, etc. So, the companies need to take adequate steps to deal with these issues as these have a direct impact on the costs and quality of the machines.

Tushar Parikh, Director, Neoplast Engineering Pvt Ltd & Vice Chairman, Indian Plastics Institute- Ahmedabad Chapter, says, “Due to high labour & power costs and shortage of manpower,

the polymer processing machinery manufacturers are pushed to develop machines facilitating higher output. This is the situation by the domestic and well as global polymer processing industries. Another trend is that when we talk about the higher output machines, automation has become an obvious need. Hence polymers processing industries has reacted to this demand and have developed machines with complete automation facilities. These two factors have also led to increase in energy efficiency, thereby reducing the power cost.”

Efficiency through automation In order to ensure consistent quality and greater production efficiencies to offset high cost of raw materials, labour and power, the customers are

moving towards use of automation and robotics. Thus automation technologies have gained the due attention from the plastic processing companies. As a result, these days, companies in the plastic processing segment are using numerical control machine (CNC) tools for manufacturing of their key components. The CNC machine tools have highly revolutionised machining processes, as the parts today need not be manufactured manually. This has helped in making highly precised machines with minimum mistakes.

Further, in present times, customers want highly automatic and synchronised systems so as to improve their product quality and efficiency. The controls in use at present make use of microprocessor-controlled high-speed Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems. The

With the increase in consumption of plastics, the polymer processing companies are expanding their horizons in every way. However, in doing so, they are faced with issues like manpower shortage and heavy power & energy costs. Avani Jain highlights some of the strategies that are adopted by the companies in the segment to deal with these issues.

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Polymer processing

PLC systems help in reducing the labour costs as it requires only one skilled personnel to set the parameter at first go and then repeatable operations can be carried out automatically. Thus, there is no need of manual labour.

Another system which helps in reducing the dependence on manpower is the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) based system, which usually refers to centralised systems, that monitors and control complex systems spread out on large areas. Such machines with this system help in achieving zero rejection, making the work of the manufacturer easy and carry the process automatically according to the commands given.

Rajiv Trivedi, Vice President (Marketing), Prasad Group & Chairman Indian Plastics Institute- Ahmedabad Chapter notes, “The development of SCADA system is one of best ways through which one man can control the entire process, thus reducing the dependence on manual labour. Prasad has developed the SCADA systems for its machine and it is also working towards decreasing the energy consumption of its machines.”

Role of ancillary equipmentAncillary equipment also play a major role in increasing energy efficiency and reducing the dependence on labour. Trivedi says, “Ancillary equipment can be seen as the answer to automation requirements of the companies as these greatly help in decreasing the dependence on manpower. There are various processes which are involved for converting raw material to finished products such as storage, handling, drying, conveying, colouring, cooling, heating, handling, conveying, counting, grinding and recycling. For performing all these functions, companies need not hire labours, instead ancillary equipment like chilling plants, mould temperature controllers, drying systems, etc, can perform all these functions, thereby enhancing productivity and improving quality. In fact, if the right type of ancillary equipment is used, then it will not only avoid wastage of the raw material, but also save energy consumed during the processing.”

Servo motors for power efficiencyNot only the polymer processing companies have taken novel steps for reducing dependence on labour but they have also developed technologies which have helped in reducing their energy consumption to a very large extent. The development and usage of servo motors and drives is a clear answer to this. These motors seem to be the buzzword in the plastic processing machinery segment, as almost every processor is talking about it and clearly think it to be the future of the industry.

Servo motors help in reducing the energy consumption by about 60 per cent. They occupy less space. The existing normal electric/fuel driven motors transmit power to various points of movements through gears, chains, belts and pulleys, which are heavier and bigger. On the other hand, in the servo motors, all movements in the machine are powered by appropriate size of motors controlled by drives and sensors which are smaller lighter and convenient.

Future trendsIn order to meet the future growth potential of plastics industry, the Indian plastic processing industry needs to not only bring in new technology but also scale up the installed capacities to remain competitive in the volatile economic environment. To do so, the companies need to successfully deal with issues such as manpower shortage and high power costs.

In future, the expectation from new machines would be more. In the competitive world, machines with higher output and lower power consumption per unit of output will only be the winners. Thus, so far the efforts of the plastic processing segment for enhancing quality and efficiency of the machines and reducing dependence on labour are worth mentioning. The innovations that have made headway in the sector at present will surely have a long-term impact on the industry and will form a basis for the future advancements.


Tushar ParikhDirector, Neoplast Engineering Pvt Ltd & Vice Chairman, Indian Plastics Institute - Ahmedabad

Due to high labour & power costs and shortage of manpower, the polymer processing machinery manufacturers are pushed to develop machines facilitating higher output.

Rajiv TrivediVice President (Marketing), Prasad Group & Chairman Indian Plastics Institute - Ahmedabad

Ancillary equipment can be seen as the answer to automation requirements of the companies as these greatly help in decreasing the dependence on manpower.

TIPS & TRICKS: Safety in automotives


Safety is considered to be of paramount importance today in the automobile industry and plastics have over the years, revolutionised this industry and most of its requirements. Anwesh Koley delves into the various safety requirements for vehicles and the pointers to remember while using plastics.

SAFER VEHICLES

During the enormous growth of plastics components in automotives, the advantages of using plastics have

changed. Mounting costs are being met by the ability of plastics to be moulded

into components of complex geometries, often replacing several parts in other materials, and offering integral fitments that all add up to easier assembly. Many types of polymers are used in more than thousand different parts of all

shapes and sizes. A quick look inside any model of the car shows that plastics are now used in major applications for exterior and interior components. (With inputs from Venex Industrial Corporation)


Following are some pointers for the use of plastics in automotive applications.

A key area of plastic application is for improving safety in the passenger compartment which includes making safety advances affordable through innovative design and efficient manufacturing capabilities, designing for increased vehicle compatibility. Plastic and plastic composites have the flexibility which has made them the preferred choice for automotive safety.

Research in the area of automotive powertrain should focus on components that generate and deliver power. It should include pursuing significant advancements in engineering and research capabilities for designing with plastics, exploring new ways to optimise safety and fuel-efficiency, expanding predictive modeling capabilities for composite materials and developing the new safety component.

It is important to choose

the right polymer for

precise applicat ions.

Polypropylene is extremely

chemically resistant and

completely impervious to

water. Black PP has the

best UV resistance and it

is used in the construction

industry, in particular.

It also has good resistance

to chemical and solvent

attack.

The exterior of a vehicle requires rigidity as well as design versatility to fulfil both functional and aesthetic requirements. The research activities must include energy management technologies that resist vehic le intrusion, impede roof crush, and reduce body & 0-exterior weight without compromising safety and performance of the vehicle.

Continuous development of new PP types allows the replacement of steel in automotive in the near future as well. The transition to light-weight materials from conventional ones requires research activities that will increase the overall value of plastics in automobiles and develop new, high performance components to enhance pedestrian safety.

Develop and Standardise Test Protocols for plastic composite materials over broad range of strain rates for specimen sizes, shapes, and stress geometry & rates to derive failure thresholds and input parameters for predictive mechanical models. The average vehicle uses about 150 kg of plastics and plastic composites versus 1163 kg of iron and steel. Currently it is 10-15 per cent of total weight of the car.

The right plastics for

PROJECTS


Manufacturing of injection moulding parts Pinnacle Industries LtdProject typeNew facilityProject newsPinnacle Industries Ltd is planning to set up a new Plastics Project at Dhar in Madhya Pradesh. The project involves Manufacturing of injection moulding parts.Project locationDhar, Madhya Pradesh Project costNot knownImplementation stagePlanning

Contact details:Pinnacle Industries Ltd190-191, Industrial Estate, Sector-1, Pithampur, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh – 454775Tel: 07292 - 308330Fax: 07292 - 308336Email: [email protected]

Poly Vinyl Chloride Compound (PVC) Motherson Sumi Electric WiresProject typeNew facilityProject newsMotherson Sumi Electric Wires is planning to set up a New Plastics Project at Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu. The project involves Manufacturing of Poly Vinyl Chloride Compound (PVC). Project locationKancheepuram, Tamil Nadu Project costNot knownImplementation stagePlanning

Contact details: Motherson Sumi Electric Wires(PVC Division), Div. Of Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd,

F-7, Block B1,M.C.I.E. Mathura Road, New Delhi – 110044http://www.motherson.comTel: 0120-4096700Fax : 0120-4096709Email: [email protected]

Manufacturing of plastic components and assemblies Motherson Automotive Technologies And EngineeringProject typeNew facilityProject newsMotherson Automotive Technologies And Engineering is planning to set up a New Plastics Project at Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu. The project involves Manufacturing of plastic components and assemblies for mobile phones.Project locationKancheepuram, Tamil NaduProject costNot knownImplementation stagePlanning

Contact details: Motherson Automotive Technologies And EngineeringDivision: Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd, 2nd Floor, F-7, Block B-1, Mohan Coop Industrial Estate,Mathura Road, New Delhi – 110044www.motherson.comTel: 0120-6752100Fax: 0120-2521866 / 2521966Email: [email protected]

Plastic cards, smart card and other related cards Versatile Card Technology Pvt LtdProject typeNew facilityProject newsVersatile Card Technology Pvt Ltd is planning to set up a New Plastics Project at Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu.

The project involves Manufacture of plastic cards, smart card, transaction cards, lamination cards, UV cards, scratch off cards. Project locationKancheepuram, Tamil Nadu Project costNot knownImplementation stagePlanning

Contact details:Versatile Card Technology Pvt LtdAC-21 Fourth Main Road, Sidco Industrial EstateThirumudivakkamChennai – 600044http://www.vct.co.inTel : 044- 24781551Fax : 044- 24781571Email : [email protected]

Manufacturing of plastic cards (master cards / visa cards)Mct Cards & Technology Pvt LtdProject typeNew facilityProject newsMct Cards & Technology Pvt Ltd is planning to set up a New Plastics Project at Udupi in Karnataka. The project involves Manufacturing of plastic cards (master cards / visa cards).Project locationUdupi, KarnatakaProject costNot knownImplementation stagePlanning

Contact details:Mct Cards & Technology Pvt LtdManipal, Udupi, Karnataka – 576104http://www.manipaltechnologies.comTel : 0820-2571151, 2571155Fax : 0820-2570131, 2571162Email : [email protected]

New projects and expansion activities are the barometers of industrial growth. These also present business opportunities to service providers like consultants, contractors, plant & equipment suppliers and others down the value chain. This feature will keep you updated with vital information regarding new projects and capacity expansions being planned by companies in the plastics, polymers and allied industries.

Information courtesy: Tendersinfo.com

1, Arch Gold, Next to MTNL Exchange, Poisar, S V Road, Kandivali (W), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra, India

Tel: 022 28666134 • Fax: 022 28013817 • Email: [email protected]

TENDERS


Latest Popular Tenders brought to you by www.tendersinfo.comPlastic bagsOrg : Ville De Martigues

TRN : 13000404

Desc : Acquisition of plastic bags

BOD : 10 Dec 2012

Loc : France

BT : International competitive bidding

Plastic granulesOrg : Ministry of Justice

TRN : 12979909

Desc : Supply of plastic granules

BOD : 10 Dec 2012

Loc : United Kingdom


Plastic windows and balcony doorsOrg : Stadt Und Land Wohnbauten-Gesellschaft Mbh

TRN : 13097514

Desc : Dismantling box sashes, installation of

plastic windows and balcony doors, U-value

BOD : 10 Dec 2012

Loc : Germany


Transparent plastic disposable bagsOrg : Cocopaq

TRN : 13096706

Desc : Provision of transparent plastic disposable bags

BOD : 10 Dec 2012

Loc : France


Plastic bottles Org : Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan

TRN : 13223489

Desc : Supply installation testing and commissioning

of following materials including related

works on turnkey basis Plastic bottles

BOD : 11 Dec 2012

Loc : India

BT : Domestic competitive bidding

Plastic composters Org : Communauté De L Agglomération Havraise

TRN : 13141497

Desc : Providing individual plastic composters

BOD : 12 Dec 2012

Loc : France


Box plasticOrg : Ordnance Factory Board

TRN : 13193237

Desc : Procurement of box plastic

BOD : 14 Dec 2012

Loc : India


Plastic dustbinOrg : Eastern Railway

TRN : 13178606

Desc : Supply of plastic dustbin

BOD : 18 Dec 2012

Loc : India


Plastic binsOrg : Entsorgungsbetriebe Essen Gmbh

TRN : 13141302

Desc : Delivery of about 6,400 plastic bins in sizes 60l

BOD : 21 Dec 2012

Loc : Germany


Plastic tapeOrg : Polyurethane Foamed Cabin

Org : West Central Railway

TRN : 10864050

Desc : Design, supply, fabrication and erection of 15 Nos

Pre-fabricated polyurethane foamed cabin.

BOD : 28 Dec 2012

Loc : India


Org: Organisation’s name, TRN: Tendersinfo Ref No, Desc: Description, BOD: Bid Opening Date, Loc: Location, BT: Bidding Type.

Latest Popular Tenders brought to you by www.tendersinfo.com

Information courtesy: Tendersinfo.com

1, Arch Gold, Next to MTNL Exchange, Poisar, S V Road, Kandivali (W), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra, India

Tel: 022 28666134 • Fax: 022 28013817 • Email: [email protected]

EVENT LIST


Thermoplastic ElastomersThermoplastic Elastomers 2012 is a two-

day business event that entails a conference,

a mini expo and a technical forum for the

thermoplastic elastomers sector. The TPE

sector is allied to the automotive sector of

India and therefore will be looking to boost

the business prospects of those working in

the automotive industry; December 4-5,

2012; at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park,

Pune

For details contact:

Atul Rambhia

PLEXIUM, Sovereign,

Plot No. 20, 4th Lane

Behind Bank of Baroda

Kalyani Naga, Pune- 411006

Tel: 020-26650219/220

Fax: 020-26615655


Website: www.plexiumindia.com

SPE- ANTEC (Annual Technical Conference)The Society of Plastics Engineers

(SPE) is the premier source of peer-

reviewed technical information for

plastics professionals. This will be the

first ANTEC® annual conference in

India. It is a recognised medium for

communication among scientists,

engineers and technical personnel;

December 6-7, 2012; at Renaissance

Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel,

Mumbai


Vijay Boolani

Boolani Engineering Corp

303, Prabhadevi Industrial Estate, 402,

Veer Savarkar Marg, Mumbai - 400025

Tel: 022-24302826/2790,

Fax: 022-24229875


Website: www.4spe.org

Tech Plast PackTech Plast is one of the main packaging

and plastics industry related trade

shows in India. The show is boosted

by the presence of a large contingent

of corporate investors, entrepreneurs

and decision makers from this industry.

Latest technological developments and

updates will be discussed in the event;

December 7-10, 2012; at Haveli Maidan,

Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli


Softweb Information Technology Pvt Ltd

510, Tirupati Tower, Gidc Char Rasta

Vapi, Gujarat, India

Tel: 0260-2428477/6539001

Fax: 0260-2428477


Website: http://techplastindia.com/

Plexpo India 2013In its 6th edition, Plexpo India offers

a platform where the Indian plastics

industry can showcase its machinery

and equipment expertise. This event

will bring together manufacturers,

dealers, traders, suppliers of raw

materials, machinery & equipment,

ancillary equipment, testing equipment,

chemicals & additives; January 8-13,

2013; at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar,

Gujarat


Archana Kansara

Gujarat State Plastics

Manufacturers Association

7th Floor, Span Trade Centre

Near Paldi Char Rasta, Ellisbridge

Ahmedabad-380 006

Tel: 079-26579204 / 26578227

Mob: 9925017136,Fax: 079-26579204


Website: www.plexpoindia.com

Innovasia 2013 An excellent platform to build business

Innovasia 2013 falls under the umbrella

of Vibrant Gujarat. The event aspires

to highlight current technologies to

combat current and future hurdles in

fields of agriculture, production industries,

infrastructure, energy, healthcare, IT, media

and applied sciences; January 8-13, 2013; at

Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat


Sunil Shah

Global Innovation Center

All Gujarat Innovation Society

402, Sheel Building, 4, Mayur Colony,

Mithakhali, Navrangpura,

Ahmedabad – 380009

Mob: 9978904476


National

India’s premier industrial trade fair on products and technologies related to Machine Tools, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Process Machinery & Equipment, Automation Instrumentation, Packaging & Auxiliaries, IT Products, Electrical & Electronics, Material Handling and Safety Equipment.

For details contact:Network18 Media & Investments Ltd

Network18 Media & Investments Ltd, Ruby House, 1st Floor, J K Sawant Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai 400 028. Tel: 022 3003 4651 • Fax: 022 3003 4499 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.engg-expo.com

LudhianaPunjab

Dec 21-24, 2012

IndoreMadhya PradeshJan 11-14, 2013

RudrapurUttarakhand

Feb 23-26, 2013

HyderabadAndhra Pradesh

May 31-Jun 3, 2013

AurangabadMaharastra

Feb 1-4, 2013

EVENT LIST


Nile PlastNile Plast 2012 will be carried out with

the purpose of meeting all plastic industry

stake holders under one roof. Showcasing

products include raw materials, machinery

& accessories, quality control and

auxiliary teams and peripheral companies

of this sector. This is the 5th edition of

the session, December 17-20, 2012; at

Khartoum International Exhibition Center

Khartoum, Sudan


Vision Ltd

Building no.96, Square no.86

Graif West, Khartoum, Sudan

Tel.: +249 (0) 120 777 700

Fax: +249 (0) 155 144 447


Web:www.visionfairs.com

Myanmar International Plastics and Rubber Industry ExhibitionMyanmar International Plastics and

Rubber Industry Exhibition will be an

amazing show, which will be concerned

with the plastics and rubber industry. The

exhibitors of the products and equipment

of the related industry will showcase their

exhibits for the visitors to see and buy.

The show will facilitate the exhibitors

with the promotion of their products and

equipments among the visitors; December

21-24, 2012, at Tatmadaw Hall Yangon,

Myanmar


Yorkers Trade & Marketing Services Co Ltd

Room 1106, Golden Gate Commercial Building

136-138 Austin Road,

Isim Sha Isui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel: +852-2763-901, Fax: +852-2341-0379

Email: [email protected]/exfdp@

chanchao.com.tw

Arabplast 2013This exhibition and conference is among

the leading trade shows for the global

petrochemicals & plastics processing

industry. The petrochemical industry

in the GCC region has become a major

investment opportunity for the Gulf

countries as they become the world’s largest

source of Polyethylene and Polypropylene,

January 7-10, 2013; at Dubai International

Convention & Exhibition Centre, UAE


Jeen Joshua

Al Fajer Information & Services

PO Box 11183, Dubai, UAE

Tel: +9714-340 6888, Fax: +9714-340 3608


Website: www.arabplast.info

Thermoplastic Concentrates 2013This will be the 16th edition of AMI’s

Thermoplastic Concentrates conference.

This has been the major forum where

senior executives in the industry meet to

discuss future innovations and business

developments. The program for 2013 will

build on this track record with a number

of presentations providing original and

perceptive views on future direction in

the market, January 29-31, 2013; at the

Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs

Golf Resort in Coral Springs, Florida, The

United States.


Stephanie Berche

Conference Coordinator

Applied Market Information Ltd

AMI House, 45-47 Stokes Croft

Bristol, BS1 3QP

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 117 924 9442

Fax: +44 (0) 117 989 2128


Future of Polyolefins 2013 Naphtha will remain the major feedstock of olefin production accounting for more than 50 per cent. However, the cost advantage of ethane and shale gas as feedstock is significantly increasing as a result of the new investments in the Middle-East and North America. The event is expected to draw in the numbers considering that the profit margin opportunities for naphtha

based crackers are shrinking due to the low-cost polyolefin commodity products of gas-based crackers. Thus, the importance of alternative margin generation sources that shall be highlighted in this event is inevitable for liquid crackers to maintain the level of profit for shareholders, January 30-31, 2013; at Amsterdam, The Netherlands


ACI London, UK

5-13 Great Suffolk Street, 4th Floor

London, SE1 0NS

Tel: +44 20 7981 9800, Fax: +44 20 7593 0071


Website: www.wplgroup.com/aci/conferences/

eu-cfp1.asp

Primus InterplasticaPRIMUS: INTERPLASTICA is one

of the most attended exhibitions of

equipment, raw materials and technologies

for production and processing of plastics.

It presents all leading Ukrainian and

foreign companies in its showroom.

This exhibition reflects real situation in

the Ukrainian polymers market, which

allows professionals to receive objective

information on the status and prospects

of the industry, get to know about new

technologies, and establish business

linkages and relations. Annually the number

of exhibitors and visitors grows; its area

grows as well, and improves the quality of

its exposure, January 22-25, 2013; at Kiev

Expo Plaza Exhibition Center, Ukraine


Primus Ukraine

6-”Be” Gerojiv Stalingradu Ave

04210, Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine

Tel: +380 44 537 6999

Fax: +380 44 537 6996


Website: www.theprimus.com/!/interplastica-2013

International

The information published in this section is as per the details furnished by the

respective organiser. In any case, it does not represent the views of


EVENT PREVIEW: ANTEC® Mumbai 2012


Sweta M Nair

The Indian plastics industry

has a huge market potentiality

and it is gradually expanding.

With over 30,000 plastics

processors that employ more than

3 million people, the plastics industry

in India has a diverse mix of companies.

For all the small, large, national and

international companies based in the

country, availability of knowledge and

cutting-edge technology are the major

requisites of this industry. The growth

potential in this industry will definitely

motivate the entrepreneurs to invest in

this industry. With entrepreneurs trying

to provide high quality plastic products,

it paves way to a booming future

for the industry.

Touching upon these same function

areas, the upcoming ANTEC® Mumbai

2012 conference organised by SPE is

making India’s plastics growth story all

too evident. The upcoming conference

will be held from December 6-7, 2012,

in Renaissance Mumbai Convention

Centre Hotel. The conference will

shoulder SPE’s knowledge-spreading

mission to an important, growing

market region.

Installing the philosophy Vijay Boolani, Programme Chair SPE

India and President Elect, SPE Global

informs, “After 48 hours of announcing

the dates of ANTEC® Mumbai 2012,

we started receiving papers from the

US and the Europe. Presenters were

willingly to fly down to the country to

showcase their papers. This signifies

India’s potential in this global plastics

industry. By maintaining a good mix of

domestic and international speakers, the

conference will project its high level of

presentation and will adhere to a strict

30 minute slot for every speaker.”

The total area covered for the

conference, workshops, trade exhibition,

etc, will approximately be 50,000 sq ft

which does not include the 8000 sq ft

outside open area that will be used for

refreshments. The two-day conference

will include six sessions each day in six

major topic areas which will further

include presentations of more than 175

technical papers and three technical

workshops. The six topic areas have been

categorised into:

New Technology Forum: This will

concentrate on the areas associated

with carbonaceous nanomaterials,

including graphenes and carbon

nanotubes.

Advances in Materials Forum:

Topics including polymers in medical

devices, bioplastics, composites,

aerospace, and automotive will be

discussed in this segment.

Advances in Processing Forum:

Topics comprising extrusion,

engineering properties and structure,

injection moulding, blow moulding,

thermoforming, calendar ing,

and rotational moulding will be

highlighted.

Advances in Materials Performance

Forum: This segment will shed

light on topics such as design

innovation, polymer modifiers and

additives, polymer composites,

failure analysis, polymer blends, and

recycling.

Advances in Machinery Forum:

Papers on design of screws, barrels,

mixing equipment, down-stream

equipment, hydraulic, all-electric,

control system, robotics and other

plastics processing machines will be

presented.

Advances in Rheology, Modelling

and Simulation: This will focus on

behaviour of polymers, rheological

models, analysis of modelling

processes, theoretical modelsand

co-relations.

When talking about the topic areas,

Boolani adds, “The New Technology

Forum has always been an imminent

For the first time since its inception in 70 years, the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) brings its ANTEC® conference to India and specifically Mumbai. By presenting technical papers and workshops, this native North American conference aspires to revolutionise the plastics industry in the country by empowering entities with knowledge and technical know-how. A detailed preview of what the prestigious conference has in store…

Bringing the technical knowl‘edge’ to IndiaBringing the technical knowl‘edge’ to India

(L to R) Vijay Boolani; Jon Ratzalff, Sr. VP and President Elect 2012-13; Ken Braney, Past President SPE 2010-11; Jim Griffing, President SPE 2012-13; Scott Owens, Past Vice President 2011-12; and Wim DeVos,

at the ANTEC® Orlando 2012

ANTEC® Mumbai 2012


What are the compelling reasons for choosing Mumbai as the venue city for ANTEC® Mumbai 2012?With India stated to become the 5th

largest consumer market in the world

by 2025, Mumbai is one of the most

promising cities. Being the financial

capital of the country, most Indian

and multinational companies are head-

quartered in the city. Mumbai is well

connected with other international cities

as well. Moreover, with the availbility

of world class hotels and convention

centres, this city seemed most ideal to

host ANTEC®.

Having chosen India as the venue country for ANTEC®, does this shift in venue signify the growing importance of Indian plastics sector?Since India’s per capita consumption

is relatively low as compared to other

developed countries, there exists many

opportunities for growth in all sectors of

applications. The Government of India

is trying to set up economic reforms to

elevate and boost the plastics industry by

Joint Venture ( JV) and investments by

overseas corporate bodies. Plastic industry

in India symbolises a promising future

and at the same time creates employment

opportunities. In such a premise, the

Society of Plastics Engineering (SPE)

aspires to augment its visibility for which

ANTEC® is the best tool to leverage this

aggressive marketing.

After annoucing dates for ANTEC® Mumbai, what response have you received so far?The response has been excellent from

the word ‘go’. We started receiving

interest for paper presentations and

sponsorship within 48 hours of the event

announcement. The event is getting

strong support from divisions of SPE as

well as from other associate groups who

are aligning with us for various programs.

Having said that, we need more paper

presentations coming from India, GCC,

Asia, China, Japan and other countries in

the region.

As the Programme Chair of SPE India, what are your expectations from the upcoming edition?So far countries from around the globe

have expressed interest in the conference

for multiple reasons. I would like people

to take advantage of the proximity of the

upcoming edition. Papers at ANTEC®

are not highly technical in nature.

These papers have the potential to be

commercialised or some have already

been commercialised. Entrepreneurs and

plant managers will be able to easily grasp

the knowledge level at the conference.

Through ANTEC®, we want everyone

to be part of the action.

Has the SPE introduced any new segment in the upcoming edition? The format of ANTEC® Mumbai is

exactly the same as the one followed in

North America. The only difference is that

we have changed paper submissions to an

Abstract of not more than 250 words and

at a later date to have full paper submitted

for publishing, however, this would not

exceed 4-6 pages, while they could be

presented in any size of matter within

the 30 minute time slot given to each

speaker which includes a Q&A session.

The other thing which we have approved

here is previously presented papers at

ANTEC® or EUROTEC® would be

allowed, subject to rule that the paper has

been updated with current changes in the

technology mentioned. Workshops are

also a new addition in this edition.

After the Indian edition, where will the next edition of ANTEC® be held?Depending on the initial success of the

first conference in Mumbai, we could

look at India as an ANTEC® destination

once every two years with the other year

being in a city in either Africa, GCC,

Asia-Pacific, China or Japan. Perhaps, in

2014 ANTEC® in India could be held

in Chennai.

Since, you have been elected as President for SPE Global for 2014- 2015, what key points will feature in your agenda?As the President of SPE Global, I plan

to broaden its horizon of activity and

members. The idea here is to develop

an alternate plan so as to better manage

the vast and global SPE. Easing out

rigidness and making the Society

more user-friendly will feature on my

agenda. I would also aspire to increase

membership and active participation

of the younger generation. In the true

sense of word, at SPE we want the

knowledge of technology to move in all

directions.

…confirms Vijay Boolani, Programme Chair SPE India and President Elect, SPE Global. In a candid conversation with Sweta M Nair, he speaks about the first ANTEC® Mumbai 2012 edition and the maiden impact it will create in the Indian shores.

“Through ANTEC“Through ANTEC®®, we want , we want everyone to be part of the action”everyone to be part of the action”


ANTEC® Mumbai 2012

part of ANTEC® conferences. In SPE

we have a New Technology Committee

which invites meritorious speakers to

present their papers at the conference.

Hence the number of speakers is

relatively less than other forums.”

Ensuring systematic functioningTo help delegates plan their day at

ANTEC®, a detailed programme

complete with profile details of every

speaker and their respective topic has

been updated on its official website.

Going a step ahead, the in-depth

details about the angles of the three

technical workshops have also been

furnished. As per agenda, day-one will

feature a workshop on - ‘Two-Part

Injection Moulding’ and day-two will

include workshops on - ‘Understanding

Thermoforming & Medical Polymers

and Processing Technologies’. “In all

the previous editions of ANTEC®

conferences, workshops have never been

part of the programme. This is the first

edition we have introduced it. However,

a delegate will have to choose between

presentations and workshops, as they will

run simultaneously,” avers Boolani.

He adds, “To a certain extent, topics

addressed in the upcoming ANTEC®

will be regional. Even the workshops

will largely benefit the regional audience.

For instance, the workshop on medical

polymers and processing will highlight

the vast potential of this domain in

India. To give you a clear idea of this

segment, Ireland, though being a small

country manufactures $ 6 billion worth

medical devices and the US touches

around $ 30 billion. India’s production in

this domain is negligible as the needed

technology and technical know-how is

missing. Considering healthcare is doing

relatively well in India, manufacturers

should look at this segment as there is a

glaring opportunity. Through ANTEC®

we aspire to bridge this technology

gap.” For a systematic arrangement,

on day-one seven rooms will be used

for presenting papers and one for the

workshop whereas on day-two six rooms

for presentational purposes and one for

workshop will be employed.

Geo-strategic advantageGlobal players in the plastics and chemical

industry are making a beeline to become

part of India’s growth story. With home-

grown companies strengthening their

foothold, international companies such

as SABIC, BASF, LANXESS, DuPont,

and many others are increasing their

investments in the country.

In such a backdrop, “SPE wants to

be the premier source of information for

plastics professionals worldwide. To be that

we need to continue to organise events and

conferences worldwide,” says WimDeVos,

Chief Executive Officer, SPE.

This prestigious conference organised

by SPE Global meticulously takes

into consideration topics areas, while

preparing the program agenda. Relevant

trends and challenges are reviewed so as

to make the conference more relevant

with present and future scenarios. With

regard to presentations at ANTEC®,

each and every technical paper is first

screened, reviewed and if found suitable

then accepted for the conference.

With speakers from around the world

for the Mumbai edition, organisers

are expecting presence of over 500

attendees. Expressing his expectations

with the upcoming edition DeVos, says,

“A successful conference is one in which

the attendees return home saying that

they learnt something new or made

contacts for their business.”

So far in terms of topics, New

Technology Forum has created maximum

interest in the industry circle followed by

advance of materials and its performance,

processing, rheology & machinery. Boolani

expressed his belief in the association’s

ideology of encouraging people to present

subjects that falls within their means and

reach, without having to worry about

financial implications. To make optimum

utilisation of the conference, he suggests

that companies could make teams where

each set attends either the conference or

the workshop.

Members of the SPE India Section,

which was formed in 1981, are actively

supporting and helping to organise

ANTEC® Mumbai, and see as an

opportunity to bring information to this

region to grow professional networks.

SPE, as a global organisation, aims to

become more international, particularly

in emerging markets for the plastics

industry such as India, China, Brazil, the

Middle-East, and eastern Europe, notes

DeVos. DeVos then concludes, “While

the internet is a source of information

globally, to be relevant we also need to

be local. Networking and speaking with

colleagues is often where you gather

information that you can apply to your

business.”


A Poster Session at ANTEC® Orlando 2012

EVENT PREVIEW: Engineer ing Expo Ludhiana 2012


Anwesh Koley

T he emerging markets in

the North have become

an attractive investment

haven and Ludhiana is one

such prospective destination where

the manufacturing sector is growing

at a rapid pace. In a bid to provide

ample growth opportunities to the

manufacturing fraternity, Engineering

Expo Ludhiana, slated to be held during

December 21–24, 2012, is expected

to generate high levels of enthusiasm

among the manufacturers in Punjab.

Engineering Expo has been

instrumental in providing a fruitful

business platform to manufacturers

across the country, with key industry

players participating in the event. It has

been synonymous with enabling healthy

business interactions, thus helping

generate business leads and playing

the role of a catalyst in the Indian

growth story.

Northern prospectsElaborating on the changing scenario

in the manufacturing arena in Punjab,

Robin Basant, Managing Partner,

Basant Mechanical Works, says, “The

industry in Punjab is now embracing

global manufacturing technologies on

the shop floor; the mindset of people

is changing as well. Everybody is now

concentrating on quality and quantity.

Punjab is known globally for woollen

clothes, hosiery, machine tools, auto/car

parts, cycle manufacturing, etc. People

are travelling places to learn the new

technical skills being used by bigger

units in the international market.”

Commenting on the growth

potential of Punjab as an industrial

area, Didarjit Singh, Proprietor, Karam

Chucks, informs, “Manufacturing in

Punjab has undergone various phases

of development over the last 10 years.

It has grown at a robust rate during

this period and has been one of the best

performing manufacturing economies.

The manufacturing sector contributes

about 15 per cent to Punjab’s GDP and

50 per cent to the country’s exports.

It employed 58 million people (about

12% of the workforce) in 2008. By

2012, it is estimated, based on the

current economic projections, that this

sector will employ a further 12–13

million out of the nearly 89 million

additional people who will enter the

workforce.” The key markets in Punjab

include Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, Samana,

Jalandhar and Amritsar.

Ludhiana: Potential waiting to be tappedThe growth potential of the city

has brought it on the radar of large

manufacturing houses. Singh elaborates,

“People of Ludhiana are skilled and

high spirited. In addition to theoretical

knowledge, they have technical

skills imbibed through their family

lineage. Besides, they are regularly

upgrading themselves as per the needs

of the time. So, many international

machines/technologies are being used

by manufacturers to stay abreast with

competition. All the big industries are

eyeing Ludhiana for sourcing materials

and selling products to end-users.”

Sharing similar sentiments, Manjit

Singh Matharoo, General Manager,

Consortium of Ludhiana Machine

Tools Manufacturers (CLMTM),

observes, “Ludhiana has a large

base of manufacturing companies,

with a wide network of possibilities.

It is capable of delivering quality, and

since the last six years, the area has seen

rapid development of internal support

units. It has the perfect model for

cost-effective business.”

Ludhiana is also emerging as a

major automotive hub in northern

India. “Ludhiana is the most appropriate

destination for investment. The latest

study by World Bank has adjudged

Ludhiana as the best place for doing

business in India. Though not a major

Making manufacturing-friendly North accessibleLed by manufacturing biggies, Ludhiana is fast emerging as a leading investment destination in the northern belt of India. In this backdrop, the upcoming Ludhiana edition of Engineering Expo, organised by Network 18 Publishing during December 21–24, 2012, will bring into the limelight the potential that northern region offers manufacturers by showing investors how to gain easy access into this manufacturing-friendly zone.

LUDHIANADecember 21-24, 2012GLADA Ground

250+ expected exhibitors

20,000+ business visitors expected

Business transactions

worth ` 150 crore expected

20,000+ products on display

Spread over an area of more than

1,50,000 sq ftShowcasing more than 30 diverse industry categories

Highlights of this edition

Invites You ToIndia’s Largest

SME Gathering

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Auto & Auto Components | Chemicals & Allied Products | Testing & Measuring Instruments Electrical & Electronics | Hydraulics & Pneumatics | IT Products & Services | Automation | Instrumentation Material Handling Equipment | Packaging Machinery | Wires & Cables Machine Tools & Accessories | Pipes & Fitting | Plastics & Polymers

Safety & Security | Process Machinery & EquipmentLight & Medium Engineering

250+ participants | 20,000+ business visitors expected | 15,000+ products on display | Business transactions worth ` 48 crore expected Spread over 4200 sq mtr | Showcasing more than 30 diverse industry

categories.

21 - 24 December 2012GLADA Grounds, Chandigarh Rd | 10 am - 7 pm

Exhibitor Profile

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Concurrent Event

Engineer ing Expo Ludhiana 2012


Panel discussion aims at providing a roadmap to infuse growth in the region

Institutional Buyer Involvement Plan to attract delegations from large corporate and major institutions

Improvised visitor profi ling —profi le, scan, fi lter and bring in visitors as per exhibitors’ requirements

Providing business networking support to exhibitors by leveraging Network 18 Publishing’s industry connect

Credit rating facilities for the benefi t of exhibitors

Providing complete travel solutions for exhibitors

Offering logistics services to ensure smooth cargo handling, custom clearing, transport compliance, etc

New attractions in this edition

tourist destination, the city has come up

as a major medical tourism destination

and also a budding commercial centre.

The city is not far from the National

Capital and hence, is easily accessible,”

adds Basant.

Sajni Khanna, Consultant, AMC

Pvt Ltd, states, “The area has been

emerging due to its proximity to

the National Capital and provides

immense opportunities to domestic and

international investors.”

Exhilarating Engineering Expo

There is general consensus that

Engineering Expo is getting better

with each passing year, and coming up

with novel initiatives keeping in mind

SMEs in the region. Its association with

leading organisations such as National

Small Industries Corporation (NSIC);

United Nations Industrial Development

Organisation –International Centre

for Advancement of Manufacturing

Technology (UNIDO – ICAMT) and

CLMTM will take Engineering Expo

Ludhiana to new heights.

Commenting on the Expo, Sandeep

Khosla, Chief Executive Officer,

Network 18 Publishing, says, “After

10 successful years of service to the

industry, Engineering Expo today has

established itself as India’s largest multi-

location trade show on manufacturing.

The Expo is a preferred destination

for small and medium enterprises as

well as manufacturing & engineering

organisations to further their growth

and that of the industry at large. For

the 2012–13 season, we have eight

editions spread across an equal number

of locations of a rising India. Keeping

our esteemed exhibitors and valued

customers in mind, we have made

elaborate provisions to offer a never

before experience. These, we reckon, will

add substantial traction to the industrial

growth of the nation.”

Expressing his views on the event,

Basant opines, “Today, Engineering

Expo attracts more business visitors

than some of the other large events

organised to facilitate business. More

than one lakh industrial buyers benefit

from Engineering Expo every year. Over

the years, it has become one of the most

lucrative platforms for business growth.

In fact, they help us interact with national

as well as international visitors including

manufacturers, investors, diplomats,

government officials and industry

stalwarts. And as a multi-location

tradeshow, Engineering Expo reaches

out to prospective clients, in their

respective cities.”

With more than a decade of

experience in organising exhibitions,

Network 18 has been successful

in understanding and meeting the

expectations of exhibitors, which in turn

has resulted in unconditional trust in

the Expo. Singh observes, “In today’s

world, displaying your strength, product

range and skills on a common platform

is important. People who do not know

you directly can gain full knowledge

about your product range at such

types of platforms. This Expo provides

a one-to-one meeting opportunity and

a platform to share vital prospects to

grow one’s business. Besides, having an

organiser like Network 18 is again a

value addition.”

Echoing similar sentiments, Ashok

Kumar Gupta, Managing Director,

Crane Bel International Pvt Ltd,

says, “We have been associated with

Engineering Expo for a long time, and

since Network 18 is the organiser, we

are keen to extend our relationship

further. We keep introducing innovative

concepts every year at the Expo, and

this year will be no different.”

Business opportunities galoreThe Expo plays a crucial role not only

in business development, but also in

increasing profitability. Over the years,

it has evolved as an ideal launchpad for

exhibitors. Basant asserts, “Engineering

Expo is considered to be an ideal

platform for companies to foster growth

through reach and awareness to their

right target audience. It proves to be

a perfect combination of a vast range

of exhibitors, spacious venue, state-

of-the-art amenities and humungous

visitor turnout, which constitute the

most crucial factors for any exhibitor.”

Talking about his expectations from

the Expo, Singh says, “Personally, my

expectations from Engineering Expo

Ludhiana are high. Looking at the

potential, knowledge and management

of the organiser, we expect a huge

turnout of quality-oriented customers

at the show.”

Engineering Expo is considered an

ideal platform to showcase the industrial

talent residing in smaller towns and

cities of India. Matharoo feels, “A place

like Ludhiana has the skills to attract

international manufacturers to India,

and such events do a commendable

job in materialising this goal.” With

enthusiasm and optimism regarding the

event riding high among participants,

the Engineering Expo Ludhiana is

poised to provide an important ground

for nurturing business opportunities

in the State of Punjab and explore

untapped markets, which can emerge as

lucrative business sites.


EVENT REPORT: Automotive Plast ics India - 2012


Sweta M Nair

With the growth in

mobility, the price-

sensitive automobile

industry is in the midst

of leveraging plastics to achieve goals that

will catapult its consumer consumption

to newer heights. In the last decade, the

automotive industry grew at a CAGR

of 12 per cent making India one of the

global hubs for manufacturing small

cars. For native OEM manufacturers,

the innovative usage of plastics holds

much importance as it fuels competitive

advantage in the cut-throat automobiles

market.

Present scenarioGreenhouse gas reduction, urbanisation

and globalisation are compelling

manufacturers to look at the increased

use of plastics in automobiles. Proven

internationally, the right implementation

of plastics in mobility leads to reduction of

carbon dioxide emissions, noise, vibration,

harshness and increases sustainability and

safety. Trends such as use of light-weight

plastics, composites and use of bio-

materials are changing the manufacturing

scene of automobiles. Thus the impact of

plastics is creating ripples in the global

industry, where players are engineering

new ways of leveraging this material.

An enlightening symposium At present, Europe has been leading the

way in light-weighting due to stringent

fuel-efficiency norms. As regulations and

policies play a crucial role in the global

arena, manufacturers are adopting practices

that are internationally complaint. In

order to collectively find answers and

solutions to perplexing issue, the 2nd

international conference on Automotive

Plastics was held on December 1, 2012 at

the Hotel Trident, which was organised

by ElitePlus Business Services Pvt

Ltd and Chemicals & Petrochemicals

Manufacturers’ Association (CPMA).

The event highlighted plastics’

benefits in automobiles such as its

resistance to corrosion and harsh

chemicals, flexibility in optical

characteristics & resistance to crash

impact and fire. Emphasis was also laid

on the need of regulations in this domain

so as to help manufacturers quickly

adapt to international norms. The

themed conference on ‘Plastic for Safe

& Innovative Mobility’ provided Indian

audience members an opportunity to

grasp global insights & trends from

Jointly organised by ElitePlus Business Services Pvt Ltd and Chemicals & Petrochemicals Manufacturers’ Association (CPMA), this recently held conference explored various nuances related to the application of high performance plastics in the automobile sector. A report on the conference which consisted of insights from experts, industry statistics and predictions of brighter prospects.

Plastics riding the auto wavePlastics riding the auto wave

Automotive Plast ics India - 2012


international experts in various fields

associated with automobile industry.

The one-day conference attracted over

370 domestic and international delegates,

who represented all segments of the

industry related to the use of plastics in

automobiles such as automobile companies,

component manufacturers, plastic

convertors, machine tool manufacturers,

designers, engineers, material specialist

and suppliers, automotive manufacturers,

compound suppliers and vendors, raw

material manufacturers, plastic machinery

manufacturers and investors. Arshad

Khan, Advisor Technology, Bright

Autoplast Ltd, in his welcome remarks

shared his thoughts on plastics. He

said, “It is interesting to note that the

Automotive Industry takes the cue from

the Aeronautics Industry when it comes to

styling and the use of polymeric materials.

This is evident particularly in the interiors.

The styling of the dashboard and console

and the layout of the instrument cluster

in today’s cars is so similar to what one

sees inside an aircraft that in automotive

parlance, the driver’s section is referred

to as the cockpit. The concept of roof

consoles for lighting & air conditioning

controls, the armrest consoles for the

music system and folding trays and cup

holders have all been derived from aircraft

interior design.”

The keynote speakers for the day were

Adil Zainulbhai, Managing Director,

McKinsey India and Vikram Mehta,

immediate ex-Chairman, Shell India, who

spoke on the global economic outlook and

high oil prices respectively. Topics such as

‘Automotive Wish List for India’, ‘OEM

Expectation on Technical Advancement

from Vendors’, ‘Material & Machinery’,

and ‘Vendors Development strategy’

to meet O&M Expectations’ were

covered in the four sessions during the

conference. A plenary session moderated

by Kamal P Nanavaty, President-Strategy

Development, Reliance Industries Ltd

and panel discussion on ‘Next Challenges

and Opportunities in Automotive Plastics’

were also conducted in the conference.

Fundamental connectKhan in his welcome remarks presented

facts backed by insights. In an automobile

the dashboard, the floor console, the pillar

& door trims, and headliner, are all made

of plastics. In recently manufactured cars,

15 per cent of the overall weight of a car

is made up by plastics which mean 150

kg to 200 kg per car depending on the

size. It can be safely assumed that the

weight of a plastics part is 45 per cent

of its equivalent in metal considering the

relative specific gravities and the mass of

material used. While the overall weight

of plastics in cars is expected to increase

from the current 15 per cent to 20 per

cent by 2020, the increase in the number

of plastics parts will be higher as many of

these parts will be smaller in size but high

in performance and introduced in areas

which have hitherto been the domain

of metals.

The conference affirmed the role of

plastics in improving the fuel-efficiency.

According to statistics, the average plastics

penetration in a passenger vehicle in India

is 70 kgs which translates to 450 KT

of total plastics consumption valued at

$ 800 million. Going by the trend, future

cars will be lighter, safer, fuel efficient

and cost-effective. To attain the goal,

automotive design engineers are looking

for high-performance materials which

give them greater flexibility in terms of

designing and styling. This clearly shows

a huge opportunity in India for Plastic

consumption in Automobiles.

The speaker fraternity at the conference

represented categories belonging to

various automobiles industry. Technical

papers and panel discussions on the

latest materials were discussed during the

conference. In one such plenary session,

Sudhir Rao, Managing Director, SKODA

Auto India, spoke on the future and the

relevance of automotive plastics in India.

He concluded by saying that continuous

innovation would be the future as plastic

content in automobiles would increase. As

part of the proceedings in the conference,

Outstanding Achievement Awards were

presented to Mutual Industries and APPL

Industries for enduring contribution in

the industry.


( L to R) Sapan Ray, Sr. Executive VP, Reliance Industries Ltd; Dharmendra Gandhi, MD, Mutual Industries Ltd accepting the Outstanding Achievement

Award from C Paparao, Sr. Executive VP, PP Business, Reliance Industries Ltd, followed by Inder Jain, Chairman & MD, APPL Industries Ltd

( L to R) Dharmendra Gandhi; C Paparao, presenting Outstanding Achievement Award to Inder Jain, Chairman & MD, APPL Industries Ltd,

followed by Sapan Ray

More than 370 delegates attended Automotive Plastics India - 2012

EVENT REPORT: Engineer ing Expo Pune 2012


Mahua Roy

Over the past few decades, the

concentration of industrial

units has transformed

the city of Pune into one

of the major manufacturing hubs in

the country. While proximity to the

commercial capital Mumbai has certainly

played a role in it achieving this

grand status, other important factors

contributing to its prominence include

availability of skilled manpower, conducive

climate and intellectual richness. Also,

the industrial infrastructure in the

area has kept pace with the real estate

development.

Providing a boost to the attractive

investment destination, Engineering

Expo Pune saw impressive activity.

Organised by Network 18 Publishing,

it was held at Auto Cluster Exhibition

Centre, Chinchwad, in the month of

November, an extremely strategic time

for business generation. Engineering

Expo Pune has turned into a

favourite destination for generation of

high-volume business leads. Bringing

together high-profile visitors, decision

makers and a multitude of exhibitors all

across the country, Engineering Expo

Pune truly emerged as the largest SME

gathering.

The 7th successful edition of

Engineering Expo Pune was inaugurated

in the presence of eminent dignitaries

Anant Sardeshmukh, Director General

– Mahratta Chamber of Commerce,

Industries & Agriculture; Nitin Chalke,

General Manager – India & South East

Asia, Eaton Fluid Power Ltd; Sanjay

Marathe, Head – Strategic Services Unit

and CTO, Zensar Technologies; Sandeep

Khosla, Chief Executivie Officer,

Network 18 Publishing Sudhanva

Jategaonkar, Associate Vice President,

Network 18 Publishing and Manas

R Bastia, Senior Editor, Network 18

Publishing. The traditional lamp lighting

ceremony was followed by the unveiling

of the official exhibitor directory, which

comprised all important details in a

consolidated manner.

Pune as an ideal investment destinationExperts have been noting the rise

in technology adoption of SMEs.

Expositions such as Engineering Expo

have been promoting an atmosphere

of high-end technology. According to

Marathe, “SMEs have been showing an

encouraging response to the adoption

of advanced technologies such as cloud

computing.”

Pune, being an industrial hub,

has benefitted greatly through the

Expo because of the variety and wide

range of technologies and solutions

on display. Commenting on the

same, Chalke observed, “The area chosen

Housing varied manufacturing industries as well as services sector, etc., Pune has witnessed immense development in the past few years. Engineering Expo Pune has proven to be a catalyst by accelerating business transactions, especially for SMEs in the manufacturing industry. The four-day event, held between November 2 and 5, 2012, saw some serious business opportunities and leads transforming into profits. Many exhibitors confirmed participation, and most visitors plan to exhibit in the next edition!

PUNENovember 2-5, 2012Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre, Chinchwad

Generating high volume of opportunities

Dignitaries unveil the exhibitors’ directory at the 7th edition of Engineering Expo Pune

Engineer ing Expo Pune 2012


200 exhibitors pan India

Spread over more than

3,500 sq m

16,000 business visitors Business transacted worth

` 68.03 crore7,860 business leads

generated

15,000+ products displayed

More than 1,10,000 kg machinery moved in for display

Highlights of this edition

for the Expo, Auto Cluster, is strategic

and ensures quality turnout of visitors.

Pune, being a hub for auto industry

and ancillary units, has seen real-time

advantages due to Engineering Expo.”

Promoting collaborationIn recent times, the SME sector is

witnessing extensive growth in Pune.

New projects and capacity expansions

are a visible result. In this backdrop,

Engineering Expo brings in its expertise

of uniting the SME sector with

prospective clients, thus providing a

holistic business generation experience.

One of the biggest takeaways from

trade shows has been the creation of

a collaborative atmosphere among the

companies. SMEs benefit hugely from

this experience, which helps them

develop products and technologies of

a higher quality, thus making them

globally competitive.

Elaborating further, Marathe

opined, “Innovation is a differentiator

when it comes to SMEs. Trade shows

such as Engineering Expo nurture

the collaboration in a competitive

environment, something which is difficult

to achieve otherwise. Both exhibitors

and visitors utilise this opportunity to

make the most out of this experience and

improve the quality of their products and

services.”

Being the largest SME gathering

for the manufacturing industry, this

platform has helped them immensely.

“Manufacturing is one of the most

important revenue-generating sectors

for Pune. A tradeshow of this scale

has added greatly to the growth of the

manufacturing segment as it majorly

focusses on SMEs in the segment.

The event is an excellent platform

for promoting businesses, branding

and networking. It is an extremely

relevant concept, which is benefitting the

nearby SME clusters year on year. They

get to learn and update themselves on the

new technologies,” said Sardeshmukh.

Wide array of technology on displayThe exhibition halls were buzzing

with activity on all the days.

Most exhibitors were buoyant about

the sales and leads generated in huge

numbers. Emphasising on his association

with Engineering Expo, Snehal

Mehta, Director – Marketing, Energy

Mission Machineries (India) Pvt Ltd,

said, “We have been participating in

Engineering Expo since a long time.

The event has helped us build our

brand name and enhance the image

of our organisation. It has helped us gain

industry exposure and has enabled us to

generate business leads. The show has

provided us an ideal platform to display

and demonstrate our products and meet

potential buyers.”

“We are machinery manufacturers

and so, we aim at building long-term

associations with the industry. In such

a case, the Expo helps us introduce our

products to new buyers and gradually

get the enquiries converted into business

leads,” Mehta added.

The exhibitors were able to interact

with a large number of serious business

visitors. To this, Sridhar Nalluri,

Country Manager, CST Sensors India

Pvt Ltd, added, “We are expecting to

increase our brand value and reach more

customers in the Maharashtra industrial

sector through this trade show. We

are looking to tap the machine tools,

SPM & automation segments through

Engineering Expo.”

With a large range of technologies on

display, visitors benefitted greatly from the

exhibition. “This is an effective platform

for generating business opportunities.

I came to scout for suppliers for my

venture. There is wide range of products

and services for hydraulics & pneumatics,

material handling etc,” said, Chintan

Shah, Proprietor, Mech Tech Engineers,

a visitor.

“This is a one-stop solution for all

my business needs as I found relevant

products on display. There are exhibitors

from various parts of the country,

which makes this a holistic exhibition,”

Shah added.

“It is an all-in-one Expo on a large

scale, with technologies ranging from

automation & cooling solutions to IT.

It includes a mix of big names as well

as SMEs. Branding is more visible. I

could generate many leads relevant to

my business,” commented Nitin Penpatil,

Director, FS Engineers, another visitor.

Gearing up for the next edition of engineering expo!With a splendid response received

in this edition, most exhibitors have

already booked slots for Season 2013

of Engineering Expo. Some have

even confirmed participation at more

than one edition. An interesting

observation was that most visitors

are planning to turn exhibitors in the

next season.

“It was a great experience for us. The

new technologies on display served as an

eye-opener. We look forward to leverage

our experience at Engineering Expo to

better our products and solutions. We

were actually looking for MNCs and

have got many leads. We plan to be

an exhibitor in the next edition,” said

Sherman Britto, Executive – Business

Development, Vinsys IT Services India

Pvt Ltd, a visitor at the event.

The next edition of Engineering

Expo will be held in Chennai, from

November 22–25, 2012.


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Plate moulding machine The DISA MATCH 20/24 horizontal flaskless

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Screw elementsSteer’s Dynamic-Stir (DSE)

screw elements are a new grooved

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Bengaluru – Karnataka

Tel: 080-23723309


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Portable water chillerThe air- and water-cooled portable water chillers

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Tel: 0250 - 3021132

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Logic Controller (PLC) functionality, which conforms to the

IEC61131-3 standard.

Vacon Drives & Controls Pvt Ltd Chennai - Tamil Nadu

Tel: 044 - 24490024


Website: www.vacon.com

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Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) that

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plastics are enablers of green mobility.

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fuel saving and carbon emission solutions to the automotive industry.

Aside from the automotive segment, a variety of offerings for high-tech

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Thermoplastic elastomerEverlon compounds are high-performance

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Taoyuan - Taiwan

Tel: +886-3-3125717


Website: www.everlon.com.tw

Temperature control systemThe 2-16 zone control panel

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Gravimetric auto-dosing and mixing system Gravimetric auto-dosing and mixing system

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Vacuum thermoforming linesHigh-speed PSP vacuum

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Engineering thermoplasticsAnulon-114 is a versatile engineering

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machinable rods. The mechanical

components machined out of the

Anulon-114 rods are gear wheels,

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Tel: 033-2236 5371


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Single screw extruder

Single screw extruder is used for producing EPE foam products from

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Thane - Maharashtra

Tel: 0250 - 2390839


Website: www.malikengg.com

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Polymer products

Essen offers placemats, drawer mats, shower curtains,

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Essen Speciality Films Pvt Ltd

Rajkot - Gujarat

Tel: 02827-252021


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Cup forming machine The thermorunner

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Freilassing - Germany

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Bed knives ............................................................................. 67

Biodegradable masterbatches ................................................ 37

Black masterbatches .............................................................. 37

Blender ............................................................. 19, 75, 89, FIC

Blending unit ....................................................................FGF

Blow molding-extrusion ...................................................... 119

Blower series ......................................................................... 81

Blown film extrusion system ............................................... BC

Brass .................................................................................... 118

Brass insert .......................................................................... 118

Brass moulding .................................................................... 118

Cast film line ...........................................................119

Center seal...............................................................................5

Central material conveying system ..................................... 117

Circular weaving machine ..................................................... 14

Clean room applications ....................................................... 17

Cleaning oven ..................................................................... 130

Cluster facia ......................................................................FGF

Co-extruded sheets and telecom cable.................................. 51

Co-extrusion molding ......................................................... 119

Co-kneader ............................................................................ 57

Color masterbatches .................................................. 15, 37, 57

Compact AC drive .............................................................. 114

Compact chiller ................................................................... 125

Compress moulding press machine .................................... 112

Compressed air dryer ............................................................ 87

Compressed air system .......................................................... 29

Compressors ...................................................................... 8, 29

Conductive compound .......................................................... 37

Connector ..........................................................................FGF

Continuous screen changer ................................................. 130

Control panel ...................................................................... 114

Conventional phase failure relay .............................................6

Convertor ............................................................................ 114

Conveying ............................................................................. 16

Coolent pipe ........................................................................ 101

Counter ...................................................................................6

CPVC pipe ..................................................................... 10, 23

Crusher ................................................................................ 117

Crystalliser............................................................................. 87

Cup forming machine ......................................................... 120

Cutting and stitching machine ............................................. 14

Cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) ........................................BIC

Datalogging software ............................................... 114

Dehumidified air dryer ................................FGF, 91, 117, 125

Dehumidified dryer ............................................................ FIC

Die face cutter ....................................................................... 67

Die plates .............................................................................. 67

Digital panel meter ............................................................... 12

Digital temperature controller ............................................... 24

Door trim ..........................................................................FGF

Dosing & blending ............................................................... 16

Dosing & mixing .................................................................. 81

Dosing & mixing units ......................................................... 89

Downstream extrusion equipment ...................................... 119

Drives .................................................................................... 24

Dry van pump ....................................................................... 33

Dry-break coupling .................................................................8

Drying ................................................................................... 16

Drying & dehumidfying ....................................................... 81

Drymax air-hot air dryer ................................................... FIC

Drymax dryer ..................................................................... FIC

Drymax pet-dehumidified dryer ........................................ FIC

Dual channel with modbus ................................................... 24

Dynamic controller ............................................................... 24

Eco-friendly synthetic rubber ................................... 113

Ejectors ....................................................................................8

Electric injection moulding machine gearboxes......................7

Engineering plastics ............................................................ 117

Engineering thermoplastic .................................................. 118

Evaporative cooling tower ..................................................... 73

Exporter of thermoplastic component ................................ 113

Extruder machine ...................................................... 27, 79, 67

Extrusion ....................................................................... BC, 89

Extrusion coating lines (lamination ant)............................... 14

Extrusion systems ................................................................ BC

Extrusion-blow film ............................................................ 119

Extrusion-film & sheets ...................................................... 119

Extrusion-laminating & coating ......................................... 119

Extrusion-pipes ................................................................... 119

Extrusion-single screw extruders......................................... 119

Extrusion-twin screw extruders........................................... 119

Feed roll ....................................................................67

Feeding & conveying ...................................................... 81, 87

Film cutter............................................................................. 67

Foam molding ..................................................................... 119

Fueling system .........................................................................8

Furnace .................................................................................. 73

Gear pump .............................................................. 130

Granulating & recycling ....................................................... 81

Granulator ............................................................ 87, 125, FIC

Granulator blades .................................................................. 67

Gravimetric auto-dosing and mixing system ...................... 118

Gravimetric blender ............................................................ 125

Gravimetric doser .......................................................... 89, 112

Hard/sofa and free expansion sheet making plant ...... 119

HDPE pipes & blown films ................................................. 89

Head lamp & tail lamp .....................................................FGF

Heart valve frame .................................................................. 39

Heat transfer roll ................................................................. 130

Heating & cooling .......................................................... 16, 81

High cavitation ..................................................................... 17

High performance screw ..................................................... 130

High speed mixer ............................................................ 27, 79

Hopper dryer ....................................................................... 117

Hopper loader ..................................................................... 125

Hot air dryer ....................................................... 91, 125, FGF

Hot runner system ................................................................ 81

Hydraulic injection moulding machine ................................. 21

Hydraulic motor .................................................................... 31

Hydraulic pump .................................................................... 31

Hydraulic servo drive ............................................................ 31

IML technique ..........................................................17

Induction sealing ................................................................. 115

Industrial coolers ................................................................... 73

Injection molding general ................................................... 120

Injection molding machine ............. 25, 70, 83, 85, BGF, FGF

Injection molding-multi-component .................................. 120

Injection molding-vertical ................................................... 120

Injection moulded component ............................................ 113

Injection moulding ................................................................ 89

Ink adhesion ........................................................................ 115

Product Pg No Product Pg No Product Pg No

FGF - Front Gate Fold, FIC - Front Inside Cover, BIC - Back Inside Cover, BGF - Back Gate Fold, BC - Back

Looking For A Specific Product?Searching and sourcing products were never so easy.

Just type MPP (space) Product Name and send it to 51818eg. MPP Moulding and send it to 51818

LIST OF PRODUCTS


In-line drip irrigation plant................................................... 55

Inline drip tubing ............................................................ 10, 23

Knob & switches ...................................................FGF

Label adhesion .........................................................115

Largeflow water heater.......................................................... 81

Liquid crystaline polymer (LCP) ......................................BIC

Loader ................................................................................ FIC

Loading arm ............................................................................8

Manual & hydraulic screen changer.......................... 130

Manufacturers of hdpe tarpaulin heat sealing machines ...... 20

Master-batch feeder ............................................................ 117

Masterbatches........................................................................ 51

Material dryer ................................................................. 19, 75

Material storage .................................................................. 125

Medical mold ........................................................................ 17

Mold temperature controller ................................................. 91

Molding ................................................................................. 17

Mono and multilayer sheet line ............................................ 14

Monofilament line................................................................. 14

Monolayer blown film ..................................................... 10, 23

Monolayer blown film line .................................................. BC

Mould .............................................................................. 27, 79

Mould temperature controller ............................................. 125

MTC .................................................................................. FIC

Multi component mold ......................................................... 17

Multi layer cast film line ....................................................... 14

Multilayer blown film ....................................................10, 23

Multilayer blown film line .............................................14, BC

Multilayer co-extrusion sheet line ......................................... 18

Multilayer plants ................................................................. 114

Multi-station ....................................................................... 120

Napkin dies ...............................................................67

Optic sheet extrusion line ..........................................18

Optical brightner ................................................................... 37

P U tube ..................................................................101

PVC flexible braided hose .................................................. 101

Panel meter .............................................................................6

Paperless recorder .................................................................. 12

Parallel & right angle axes gearboxes .....................................7

Pelletiser parts ....................................................................... 67

Pelletisers ....................................................................... 67, 130

PET line injection moulding machine ................................. 21

PET perform dedicated machine ......................................... 49

PET sheet extrusion ............................................................. 18

PET/PE washing line ........................................................... 14

Phase failure relay ...................................................................6

PID controller ..................................................................... 114

Plastasia 2013 ........................................................................ 60

Plastic auxiliary equipment ................................................... 22

Plastic board production system ........................................... 77

Plastic conveyor belt .............................................................. 27

Plastic machinery .................................................................. 73

Plastic masterbatches ............................................................ 69

Plastic processing machines .................................................. 14

Plastic textile and machinery ................................................ 34

Plastic washing line ............................................................... 57

Plate moulding machine ..................................................... 112

PLC ...................................................................................... 24

Polyacetal copolymer (POM) ............................................BIC

Polybutylene terepthalate (PBT) .......................................BIC

Polyester staple fibre .............................................................. 57

Polymer products................................................................. 120

Polyolefin pipes ............................................................... 10, 23

Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) ..............................................BIC

Portable water chiller .......................................................... 113

Pouch maker ............................................................................5

PP non woven spunbond line ............................................. 115

PP -R pipes..................................................................... 10, 23

Precision moulding ............................................................FGF

Precision temperature control ............................................. 114

Presses ................................................................................... 77

Pressure guage ..................................................................... 101

Priming valve...........................................................................8

Printing and cutting / rewinding machines .......................... 14

Printing presses ..................................................................... 77

Process controller .......................................................... 12, 114

Process machinery ................................................................. 73

Profile controller .................................................................... 24

Pulveriser ......................................................................... 27, 79

Pulveriser discs ...................................................................... 67

Pump ................................................................................. 33, 8

Push fitting .......................................................................... 101

PVC compound .................................................................... 51

PVC foam core pipes .....................................................10, 23

PVC mixer cooler ..........................................................10, 23

PVC pelletising lines......................................................10, 23

PVC pipes ......................................................................10, 23

PVC profile lines ...........................................................10, 23

Recycling ...................................................................16

Recycling lines....................................................................... 14

Relays ......................................................................................6

Resin dehumidifier ................................................................ 87

Resin dryer ............................................................................ 52

Robot .................................................................................. FIC

Rock n roll machine .......................................................27, 79

Roots blower ......................................................................... 33

Rotary automatic hot colour marking machines ................... 93

Rotary cutters ........................................................................ 67

Rotary dies ............................................................................ 67

Rotomoulding machine ....................................................... 114

Round table carrousels .......................................................... 27

RTD .................................................................................... 114

Rubber bellows .................................................................... 118

Safety access equipment .............................................. 8

Screw element ..................................................................... 113

Seal ...................................................................................... 118

Sealers.................................................................................. 115

Servo driven pouch maker ......................................................5

Servo energy saving machine ................................................ 49

Sheet calendering line ........................................................... 77

Shut off nozels .................................................................... 130

Side weld bag maker ...............................................................5

Single mill pulveriser ......................................................27, 79

Single screw extruder .......................................................... 119

Single screw extruder gearboxes ..............................................7

Software for central monitoring............................................ 87

Solenoid valve ..................................................................... 101

Solid state relays .................................................................. 114

Stack mold ............................................................................ 17

Storage tank equipment ..........................................................8

Surface treatment ................................................................ 115

System solution ..................................................................... 81

Tank truck equipment ................................................. 8

Tape stretching line with inverter driven cheese winders ..... 14

Technical molds .................................................................... 17

Temperature control system ................................................ 117

Temperature controller .....................................6, 12, 24, 114

Temperature indicator .............................................................6

Temperature sensor ............................................................. 114

Thermocouple ..................................................................... 114

Thermoformers ................................................................... BC

Thermoforming ................................................................... BC

Thermoforming & PS foam ............................................... BC

Thermoforming mould ....................................................... 129

Thermoplastic elastomer ..................................................... 117

Thermoplastic material ....................................................... 112

Thick & wide plastic sheet extrusion line ............................ 18

Thin film dryer ................................................................... 112

Three arm bi-axial roto moulding machine ...................27, 79

Thyristorised power controller ............................................ 114

Toggle injection machine ...................................................... 21

TPU masterbatches ............................................................... 15

Transmissions & PTOs ..........................................................8

Twin - screw co-rotating extruder ........................................ 39

Twin - screw element ............................................................ 39

Twin - screw extruder ........................................................... 39

Twin mill pulveriser .......................................................27, 79

Twin screw extruder gearboxes ...............................................7

Twin-screw extruder .............................................................. 57

Two platen injection moulding machine .............................. 21

Twolayer blown film.......................................................10, 23

Ultra sonic flow meter ................................................12

Universal bag maker ................................................................5

Universal controller ............................................................... 24

Universal input temp. Scanner ............................................ 114

UV stabilisers ........................................................................ 37

Vacuum booster pump ................................................33

Vacuum dryer ........................................................................ 91

Vacuum forming machine ................................................... BC

Vacuum loader ...................................................................FGF

Vacuum pumps & systems ......................................................8

Vacuum system ...................................................................... 33

Vacuum thermoforming lines .............................................. 118

Variable displacement pump energy-saving machine ........... 49

Vertical machining center ..................................................... 41

Vertical sachet packing machine .............................................5

Vibro screens ................................................................... 27, 79

Volumetric dosing unit .......................................................... 87

Warehouses ...............................................................77

Water chiller .......................................................................... 87

Water jetting ...........................................................................8

WFR .................................................................................. FIC

White masterbatches ............................................................. 37

Product Pg No Product Pg No Product Pg No

FGF - Front Gate Fold, FIC - Front Inside Cover, BIC - Back Inside Cover, BGF - Back Gate Fold, BC - Back

LIST OF ADVERTISERS


ACS Auxiliaries India Pvt Ltd ...................... 22

T: +91-02135 - 329112

E: [email protected]

W: www.aecinternet.com

Adinath Controls Pvt Ltd ............................114

T: +91-2764-286573


W: www.adinathcontrols.com

Aerodry Plastics Automation Pvt Ltd ............ 16

T: +91-120 4766777


W: www.aerodry.com

Aeromec Marketing Co Pvt Ltd .................... 93

T: +91-250-2454915


W: www.aeromec.in

Alok Masterbatches Ltd ............................... 15

T: +91-011-41612244


W: www.alokmasterbatches.com ......

Bharat Bijlee Ltd .......................................... 95

T: +91-22-2430 6237

E: vishwajyoti.vengurlekar@

bharatbijlee.com

W: www.bharatbijlee.com

Boge Compressed Air Systems ...................... 29

T: +91-044-43009610


W: www.boge.in ...............................

Bry Air (Asia) Pvt Ltd .................................. 52

T: +91-011-2390677


W: www.bryairsystems.com ..............

Chi Chang Machinery Enterprise Co., Ltd. .119

T: 886-6-261-2121


W: www.extrusion.com.tw

Dyna Automation Pvt Ltd ............................ 31

T: +91-79-26404605


W: www.dynahydraulics.com

Electronica Plastic Machiners Ltd ................ 85

T: +91-22-32531959


Elpie Engineers Pvt Ltd ..............................129

T: +91-2827-294522


W: www.elpie.in ................................

Enercon Asia Pacific Systems Pvt Ltd ..........115

T: +91-09600344430


W: www.enerconaciapacific.com .......

Engineering Expo ........................................123

T: +91-09819552270


W: www.engg-expo.com

Everest Blowers ........................................... 33

T: +91-11-45457777


W: www.everestblowers.com

Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt Ltd ............... 21

T: +91-79-25890081


W: www.milacronindia.com

Gardner Denver Engineered Pro. (I) ............... 8

T: +91-79-40089312


W: www.gardnerdenver.com

Gelco Electronics Pvt Ltd ............................... 6

T: +91-79-22200902


W: www.gelco-world.com

Gem Equipments Ltd ................................... 73

T: +91-0422-2363800


W: www.gemindia.com

Glaves Corporation ...................................... 67

T: +91-141-2460324


W: www.glaves.biz

Husky Injection Molding Systems Pvt Ltd BGF

T: +91-22-25706316


W: www.husky.ca ..............................

Indian Machine Tool Mfgrs’ Association ......111

T: +91-8066246600


W: www.imtma.in

J P Extrusiontech Limited ............................ 14

T: +91-2646-222163


W: www.jpextrusiontech.com

Kabra Extrusion Technik Ltd ........................ 10

T: +91-22-2673 4822


W: www.kolsite.com

Kabra Extrusion Technik Ltd ........................ 23

T: +91-22-2673 4822


W: www.kolsite.com

L & T Plastics Machinery Ltd .................. FGF

T: +91-044-26812000


W: www.larsentoubro.com

Landmark Extrusion & Engineering ............. 57

T: +91-9873252699


W: www.landmarkextrusion.com

Larsen & Toubro Ltd ................................... 65

T: +91-22-6752 5656


W: www.larsentoubro.com

Lohia Starlinger Ltd. .................................... 34

T: +91-011-30641770


W: www.lohiagroup.com ..................

Mahavir Agencies ........................................118

T: +91-288-3203200


W: www.mahavironline.com

Makino India Private Limited....................... 41

T: +91-80-28419500


W: www.makino.com .......................

Mamata Machinery Pvt Ltd ............................ 5

T: +91-79-66309800


W: www.mamata.com

Matsui Technologies India Ltd. .................... 91

T: +91-0120-4243862


Mifa Systems ................................................ 24

T: +91-79-26870825


W: www.mifasystems.com ................

Multiplas Enginery Co., Ltd. .......................120

T: +91-886-3-318-0090


W: www.multiplas.com.tw

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LIST OF ADVERTISERS


N.A. Corporation ......................................... 79

T: +91-79-25840374


W: www.naroto.com

Nand Composites Pvt Ltd ...........................113

T: +91-9822016337


W: www.nandcomposites.in

Neejtech India (Braunform) .......................... 17

T: +91-79-26561312


W: www.neejtech.com

Neejtech India (Niigata) ............................... 25

T: +91-9909974224


W: www.niigataindia.com

Nu-Vu Conair Pvt. Ltd ................................125

T: +91-9376783206


W: www.conairgroup.com

Piovan India Pvt Ltd .................................... 87

T: +91-22-27782367


W: www.piovan.com

Plastiblends India Ltd .................................. 37

T: +91-022-67205200


W: www.plastiblendsindia.com

Polyplastics Marketing (India) Pvt Ltd....... BIC

T: +91-22-67587668


W: www.polyplastics.com

Prasad Koch Technik Pvt. Ltd. ...................... 27

T: +91-79-25830112


W: www.prasadgroup.com

Prayag Polytech Pvt Ltd ............................... 69

T: +91-011-47262000


W: www.prayagmb.com

Procon Technologies Pvt Ltd ........................ 12

T: +91-79-27492566


W: www.procon.co.in

R R Plast Extrusions Pvt Ltd ........................ 18

T: +91-22-42461500


W: www.rrplast.com

Rajoo Engineers Ltd....................................BC

T: +91-2827-252701


W: www.rajoo.com

Sacmi Engineering India Pvt Ltd .................. 83

T: +91-7600003968


W: www.negribossi.com

Samson Extrusion Ind Pvt Ltd .....................101

T: +91-22-23436320


W: www.samson-grp.com

SCJ Plastics Ltd ........................................... 51

T: +91-011-25439950


W: www.scjindia.com

Shanghai Forward Machinery Co.,Ltd .......... 77

T: 86-21-5990-8899


W: www.forwardsh.com

Shende Sales Corporation............................118

T: +91-020-24488005


W: www.shendesales.com

Shini Plastics Technologies I Pvt Ltd ............ 81

T: +91-250-3021166


W: www.shini.com

Shri Gurukrupa Engineering Works ............. 20

T: +91-265-3042371


W: www.gurukrupaengg.com

SME Guide .................................................116

T: +91-022- 3003 4650


Sri Sai Plasto Tech ....................................... 49

T: +91-044-42994365


W: www.srisaiplastotech.com

Steer Engineering Pvt Ltd ............................ 39

T: +91-80-23723309


W: www.steerworld.com

Suresh Engineering Works ........................... 55

T: +91-731-2527872


W: www.sureshengg.com

Toshiba Machine (India) Pvt. Ltd. ................ 70

T: +91-011-43291111


W: www.toshiba-machine.co.jp .........

Triune Exhibitors Pvt Ltd ............................. 60

T: +91-080-43307474

W: www.plastasia2013.com

Unimark (Arburg Gmbh) .............................. 19

T: +91-22-25506712


W: www.unimark.in

Unimark( Maguire) ....................................... 75

T: +91-22-25506712


W: www.unimark.in ..........................

Vista Intertrade Pvt Ltd................................ 89

T: +91-9890512147


W: www.liad.co.il

Wittmann Battenfeld India Pvt Ltd ............FIC

T: +91-044-42077009


W: www.wittmann-group.com

Xaloy Asia (Thailand) Ltd. ..........................130

T: +91-79-40327380


W: www.xaloy.com

Yann Bang Electrical Machinery Co.,Ltd. ....117

T: 886-4-2271-6999

E: [email protected];

W: www.yannbang.com

Zambello Riduttori Group ............................. 7

T: 39-0331-307-616


W: www.zambello.it

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