Cosmo launches BOPP-based low-noise tape film

Proprietary surface treatment enables easy release, making tape unwinding quieter Delhi Cosmo Films, a leading manufacturer of speciality BOPP films, has launched a low-noise tape film for making low-noise tapes.  The BOPP-based low noise tape film’s proprietary release surface treatment enables easy release, generating low noise on unwinding. This feature becomes extremely significant in industrial …

Engel Hannover reopens after revamp

Revamped centre offers facilities for exploring Industry 4.0 and lightweighting Together with over 200 guests, Engel opened its much extended and modernised subsidiary in Hannover on 9 and 10 May. The Austrian global market leader in injection-moulding machines and integrated injection-moulding system solutions invested around ¤5m in the location to equip itself for further growth …

Sadara leads Saudi drive downstream

Sadara epitomises rapid progress in Vision 2030 industrial cluster initiative Saudi Arabia’s Sadara Chemical has become a key actor in the government’s strategy to develop downstream industries, create local jobs and diversify the country away from dependence on oil revenues.  Sadara Chemical Company, the USD20bn Saudi Arabian petrochemicals joint venture in Jubail Industrial City between …

Kuwait presses on with petchem projects

Aromatics, olefins, and refinery plans continue in bid to enhance integration Despite the low oil price and other GCC project cutbacks, Kuwait is pressing ahead with investments in refinery, olefins, and aromatics to build capacity and improve integration, increasing efficiencies  For decades, the oil and gas industry has been one of the key drivers of …

GPCA researches GCC views on recycling

Study finds most residents uninformed on recyclable and degradable plastic A recent survey commissioned by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the petrochemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, has revealed that only 38% of GCC residents have an informed view of recyclable and degradable plastics, signalling the need to incorporate more …

Orpic sets up polymer unit

Unit will market polymers to be produced at upcoming Liwa Plastics Industrial Complex Orpic has set up a dedicated unit to market the polymers that will come on stream when its $6.4bn Liwa Plastics Industrial Complex (LPIC) is operational by late 2019. Orpic’s polymer output, comprising polypropylene and polyethylene, is projected to surge to 1.4 …

UAE, KSA seek projects

UAE and Saudi Arabia agree to look for joint strategic partnerships: At a retreat in Riyadh, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have agreed to look for joint strategic partnerships, according to Saudi Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Faleh.  “This blessed journey will achieve its goals,” he said …

Nestle tea capsules debut

Thermoformed T capsules provide a oxygen barrier to protect tea for 12 months Nestlé Special T has launched a publicity campaign with leading German actress Diane Kruger for new tea capsules developed and produced by RPC Bebo Bouxwiller.  Special T offers a choice of 35 different speciality teas and infusions which can be quickly prepared …

GPCA presents awards

Association recognises best-practice contributions to the plastics industry Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the downstream hydrocarbon industry in the Arabian Gulf, has announced the winners of the 7th edition of the GPCA Plastics Excellence Awards. The awards were given on 9 April during the 8th GPCA PlastiCon. SABIC in partnership with …

Exxon, SABIC pick site

Companies officially select location in Texas for proposed $10bn petrochem project ExxonMobil Chemical Co. and Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC) announced on April 19 that they have officially selected a site in San Patricio County, Texas, for a potential multibillion-dollar petrochemical project. The state offered Texas Enterprise Fund grants of $1.35m to SABIC US Projects …