Over the last twenty years, demand for pallet stretch wrap has been booming globally. Strong demand from transport and end-user industries combined with a competitive advantage against other forms of pallet stabilisation has resulted in sustained growth in the developed regions of the world and accelerating growth in other regions of the world. To know about the growth rate, growing applications, growth regions, and investments in this packaging sector, read Pallet stretch film is expected to grow at a healthy 7% between 2006 and 2011
For many years, aircraft grade aluminium has been the main material of construction for aircraft bodies and wings, mainly due to its excellent fatigue resistance and balance of properties. A new material - carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) seems poised to supersede the universal use of aluminium. Read in Plastic composites increase their presence in aircrafts
Changing lifestyles require food to stay fresh longer, and hence suitable packaging is required to ensure minimum food wastage. Recent developments in active and intelligent packaging ensure that market for plastics in contact with food continues to grow. In this rapidly developing area, regulations are developing at a rapid pace in the European Union that has been the need to develop harmonized legislation. Read in New EU legislation for polymers in contact with food will boost growth of polymers.
China is one of the five key polymer consuming countries in the World, relying heavily on imports. China 's consumption of polymers is expected to surpass 45 mln tons by 2010, at an average rate of 6.5% pa in the next five years. Growth rate of Polyethylene is estimated at 6.6%, with HDPE growing at a faster rate that LDPE and LLDPE. Read more in China 's polymer consumption expected to surpass 45 min tons by 2010.
Graphene - a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb lattice, could allow electronics to process information and produce radio transmissions 10 times better than silicon-based devices. Usage of graphene produces faster and more powerful cell phones, computers as well as other electronics. Read in Carbon material Graphene to replace silicon in electronics.
There was plenty of news in thermoforming at K 2007 as with continuous roll-fed packaging systems having greater output, enhanced cooling, reduced air consumption and more automation. Read in Thermoforming lines grow bigger and faster.
