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CPRJ Automotive Conference drives forward light-weighting possibilities

CPRJ Automotive Conference drives forward light-weighting possibilitiesThe 7th Edition CPRJ Plastics in Automotive Conference & Showcase kicked off today at Liantou Peninsula Hotel & Resort in Wuhan, China. Over 450 local and foreign experts from automotive industries gathered to discuss the latest technology and market trends in the grand conference.According to the organizer, local participants came from industry associations and leading enterprises across the supply chain, such as DongFeng Motor, Yanfeng Plastic Omnium, BAIC Motor, SAIC GM, BJEV, SAIC Volkswagen, Yangtse, Great Wall Motor, Dongfeng Honda, BYD, DongFeng Trucks, JAC, Nanjing IVECO, China Automotive Technology & Research Center, Wuhan Automotive Body Research Institute, Minth Group, Faurecia, DongFeng Yanfeng, DongFeng Omnium, Pan Asia Technical Automotive, Industry 4.0 Demonstration and Innovation Center, Hebei Chinaust, Cooper Standard, etc. For foreign participants, they came from Germany, Austria, Italy, Belgium, etc.Over 450 industry professionals participatedUnder the theme “Lightweighting and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies”, a total of 30+ presentations from experts offered a comprehensive outlook and analysis for a wide range of hot topics, such as the applications of continuous fibers, composite materials & engineering plastics, development of two platen plastic injection molding machines, lightweighting, design for automotive interiors & exteriors, 3D printing, industry 4.0 solutions, the roadmap of new energy vehicles manufacturing in China, regulations and technologies for in-car quality, etc.Janet Tong, General Manager of Adsale Publishing Ltd, said in her opening speech, "The automotive industry is shifting towards the Asia Pacific region, as reflected by the fact that Asia Pacific consumed 50% of the global automotive plastics volume. Emerging economics like China, India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia will continue to fuel the growing automotive industry. In fact, China has become the world’s largest vehicle producer since 2009.”According to Grandviewresearch, in 2016 the automotive industry consumed 10.225 million tons of plastics, of which polypropylene (PP) represented the most used material, accounting for 25% of the total volume.Plastics and composites are the best options as weight reduction materials, and that will also bring upon strong impetus for relevant processing technology, especially smart manufacturing, Tong emphasized.Li Linqing, Vice-Director of Automotive Industry Development Office of Wuhan municipal government, said, "China is not only the largest automobile producer in the world, it is also the biggest vehicle market. Within 90km of the conference venue, there are five automakers and 500+ components producers. Near 2 million vehicles will be produced in the area this year. In addition to fuel-based vehicles, automakers are also emphasizing the development of new energy vehicles and smart traffic system. In fact, Wuhan will be a demonstration base for smart vehicle and traffic system. The Wuhan automotive industry is gearing towards lightweight, NEV and smart vehicles!”DongFeng Motor Corporation's Deputy Chief Engineer Zou Hengqi added, “Under ‘Made in China 2025’ strategy, automotive manufacturing is a major strategic industry. In the future, car is not only a mean of transportation but a technology hub. We have to develop new materials, new equipment and new processing technology, and more importantly, to integrate these new technologies with a deep knowledge of know-how to promote the brands of Chinese automakers!”Hu Xinyi, Director of DongFeng Motor Manufacturing Technology Council, gave a presentation on “The roadmap of new energy vehicles manufacturing in China”.“From 2000-2015, lean manufacturing was achieved in automotive manufacturing in China through the use of information technology such as MES, EPR and PLM system as well as robots. The next stage, from 2015-2030, will see the adoption of digitalization, big data and smart factory to achieve mass customization. From 2030 onwards, customized production can be done through free structure configuration, smart production and eco-manufacturing.”A parade of latest materials, equipment and technologyIn the morning session, Peter Peng, Director, Two-platen IMM Marketing Department, Guangdong Yizumi Precision Machinery Co. Ltd, shed light on “FoamPro micro foaming technology for automotive light-weighting”. He elaborated on Yizumi’s two-platen injection molding technologies, such as modular design, clamping unit, smart clamping system, etc.“Yizumi’s machines are made in China, yet they incorporate German technology and US R&D capabilities, making them a good choice to realize new technology and processing method,” he said.Yanfeng Plastic Omnium Automotive Exterior Systems Co. Ltd's Technical Center Deputy General Manager Su Jiangang gave a speech on “The applications of composite materials for rear doors”.“Composites offer higher design freedom to for increasing individual needs, functional integration, weight reduction and modular structure,” Su explained. “In the future, door components will be produced mainly with composites, such as PPCF interior panel, Carbon SMC reinforced panel and sheets, etc.”The presentation of Keanu, Jinyoung (Xiamen) Advanced Materials Technology Co. Ltd's Sales Director, centered around "Material Solutions for Lightweight and Environment-friendly Automobile Manufacturing".“There are three major trends in the development of plastics light-weighting solutions: reducing structural weight; energy and emission reduction; and systems for new energy vehicles.” he said.Commonly used lightweight materials include foamed plastics, low density PP, resins for thin-walled components, coating-free materials, low VOC material systems, long glass fiber reinforced PP, etc, Keanu said, adding that materials for new energy vehicle must meet the requirements in weatherability, high voltage environment, crash performance, environmental friendliness, coloring and surface quality.Baic Motor Corporation Ltd. R&D Center's Chief Engineer Du Cao addressed the audience on "The challenges and opportunities posed by lightweighting to automotive materials". He pointed out the major challenges faced by Chinese automakers in developing lightweight solutions: “A top-down design is lacking in Chinese brands. The industry has not yet identified a clear relationship structure between lightweight construction and overall cost efficiency. There is also a disconnected value chain to support mass production.”Liu Yupeng, Technical Director/Senior Engineer of Ningbo Shuangma Machinery Industry Co. Ltd, discussed in his speech "Application of continuous fiber injection molding in automotive light-weighting”.“LFT-D-IM long fiber reinforced composite direct injection molding technology integrates the continuous process of extrusion and discontinuous process of injection molding. The compounded materials in twin-screw extruder are injected directly into the mold. As the material is heated just once, product quality can be improved,” he explained.The afternoon session has been divided into three sub forums, focusing on two key topics: innovative materials and processing technologies for lightweighting, and lightweight design & smart manufacturing for automotive interiors & Exteriors. Brainstorm sessions were also set up in each sub forum to inspire more discussions.In addition to fruitful presentations and discussions, the 7th Edition CPRJ Plastics in Automotive Conference & Showcase held a concurrent exhibition with 40+ renowned materials and equipment suppliers.The participating companies included: Guangdong Yizumi Precision Machinery Co., Ltd., Jinyoung (Xiamen) Advanced Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Shuangma Machinery Industry Co., Ltd., ExxonMobil, RadiciGroup, Demag Plastics Machinery (Ningbo) Co., Ltd., WINTEC, Welltec Machinery Ltd., KIEFEL GmbH, Stratasys Shanghai Ltd., SHANGHAI-FANUC, Universal Robots, Gimatic Automation Engineering (Changshu) Co, Ltd., etc.Participants visited the Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile Company Ltd.’s plant in Wuhan and Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle Company.The 7th Edition CPRJ Plastics in Automotive Conference & Showcase was co-organized by Adsale Publishing Ltd. and DongFeng Motor Manufacturing Technology Council, and was supported by CHINAPLAS, Society Plastics Engineers (SPE) and SpecialChem.com.Issue date:02/11/2017Source: CPRJ Editorial TeamLink: https://www.adsalecprj.com/Publicity/MarketNews/lang-eng/article-67028380/NewsArticle.aspx

관리자 2017-12-18

CHINAPLAS 2018 Paves the Way to Plastics’ Future

Innovation is Key to the FutureCHINAPLAS 2018 Paves the Way to Plastics’ FutureChina is rapidly becoming a preeminent new market in the world. With over RMB 1.5 trillion spent in R&D in 2016, a 10.6% annual increase, and of which 77.5% was contributed by businesses, the overall productivity and comprehensive national power of China is strategically being boosted, enhancing the country's influence in technology innovations.Striding into the Future – Innovation Is the WeaponHigh-speed rails, an aircraft carrier, the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, the FAST telescope (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope), the EAST (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) nuclear fusion reactor, etc. are but a few glimpses of the technological advancements achieved by China in the 21st century. For the plastics and rubber industries, foundations for manufacturing, innovation and technology advances are always in order제대로된, as pointed out by Ms. Ada Leung, General Manager of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., the organizer of CHINAPLAS. “Innovation, an important ‘weapon’ in the plastics and rubber industries, is also the key to CHINAPLAS’ success in keeping itself improved over the years.” As a major and recognized platform to promote technological innovations, CHINAPLAS addresses the latest needs of many application industries including automotive, E&E, IT & Telecom, packaging, building and medical, presenting leading and hot solutions from all over the world. “The theme of the coming edition of CHINAPLAS and beyond is set as ‘Innovation is Key to the Future’, highlighting the roles of technology and innovation,” Ms. Leung continued.CHINAPLAS will make its debut in the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China in 2018. An estimated 4,000 exhibitors from 40 countries and regions will showcase their advanced exhibits on an over 320,000sqm of exhibition area. Focusing on “Smart Manufacturing, Innovative Materials and Green Solutions”, CHINAPLAS facilities the plastics and rubber industries in business transformation and upgrading, leading the industries to a brighter future![ CHINAPLAS 2018 KEY POINT ] A Full Spectrum of Smart Manufacturing Solutions Smart manufacturing, considered by some to be synonymous with Industry 4.0, the influence of which is now going deep and wide, provides continuous opportunities for innovation and development for the manufacturing industries.E&E, IT&Telecom IndustriesMr. Neo Cao, Senior Manager, Mechanical Technology Department, Meizu Technology Co., Ltd., remarked after visiting the last edition of CHINAPLAS, “Through the abundance of solutions introduced to mobile phone manufacturers such as mold automated production systems, automated processing equipment and others, the realization of Industry 4.0 is now more apparent than ever.” Industries that are actively upgrading, have put “smart manufacturing” under the spotlight. Smart manufacturing solutions, for instant, unmanned automated production, equipment interconnection and visualization etc., are in high demand among home appliance manufacturers. Smart manufacturing solutions are abundant at CHINAPLAS. ENGEL’s e-motion 80 TL injection moulding machine (with inject 4.0 logo) combines the benefits of all-electric drive technology and tie-bar-less technology, ensuring high production rate of precision components and high-quality optical components. Chen Hsong’s SPEED series of small-to-medium-tonnage hydraulic injection molding machine stands for high-speed; thanks to its 1.5 seconds dry cycle time and 300mm/s injection speed. The machine is an ideal option for injection molding of mobile phone accessories, precision electronics and medical consumables at a high speed and a short cycle, and at the same time ensuring high repetition accuracy, stable dimensions, performance and quality. It can sustain long-term large-scale automated production. Innovative Materials Are Playing Impoortant Roles Metals and other materials are gradually replaced by high performance materials, which are low in density, strong, moldable, heat resistant, corrosion resistant, antibacterial, UV-resistant etc., creating high value-added products. Automotive IndustryApplication of engineering plastics and carbon fiber composite materials in the automotive industry incredibly contributes to vehicle lightweighting. Battery cases, a core component of new energy vehicles, made of carbon fiber composite materials, are 80% lighter than their steel counterparts, on top of being corrosion resistant, water proof, flame retardant and long lasting. Automotive air-conditioning’s outlet leaf is mainly made of high rigidity PA6. Due to the high fiber content, defects such as floating fiber and white mark frequently occur during injection molding. Jinyoung (Xiamen) Advanced Materials Technology Co., Ltd.’s PA6 successfully addresses the defects and improves the part appearance.Medical IndustryNew materials also find their applications in the medical sector. Functional materials like polymers with good biocompatibility, new materials for implants, sterilization/gamma ray resistant materials and electro-conductive materials are only a few examples of safe, green and high performance medical grade plastics. LUVOCOM material is suitable for various disinfection methods and repeated disinfection. It can be used for plastic parts of reusable medical devices such as dental instruments and handle of minimally invasive surgical instruments. LUVOCOM can also meet the requirement of high temperature resistant, sterilizable, anti-static /electromagnetic protection and pigmentable. It can be used for special color button, connectors, insulators, valve parts, anti-static roller, etc. Geen Solutions Are Answers to Prosperity To go green is to prosper, so the importance of environmental technology innovation is self-evident. Lightweight plastics, multifunctionalities, low VOC emissions, the use of biodegradable plastics and the recovery of recycled materials are among the means by which many industries move towards sustainable development.Packaging IndustryPromotion of lightweighting continues to be the major driver for the packaging industry, as not only can it reduce the use of materials, but also effectively reduce the gross weight, facilitating transportation. Dow Chemical’s enhanced expanded polyethylene (EPE) foam solution delivers high level of cushion performance and abuse resistance, achieving new levels of downweighting or downgauging. There is 10 - 15% savings on raw material cost in unit packaging.Biodegradable materials, as well as centralized collection and recycling of packaging materials, are gaining popularity among many companies. The Ecoworld biodegradable polymer and Ecowill biodegradable polymer compounds from Jinhui Zhaolong High Technology Co., Ltd. are compostable, printable and weldable. NatureWorks joined hands with compounders, converters and coffee companies for a comprehensive research and development effort, using Ingeo to solve many technical challenges presented in making a capsule that meets the temperature requirements for both the drip and high pressure platforms while maintaining compostability. Building And Construction IndustryAt CHINAPLAS 2018, high-performance PVC formwork, large diameter polyolefin drainage, water-based polyurethane, solvent-free eco-synthetic leather, lead-free PVC profiles, as well as the recovery of recycled raw materials, etc., will be the highlights for visitors coming from building and construction industry. The XPS Board Production Line from Jiangsu Cenmen Equipment Corp., Ltd. is a perfect replacement of CO2 composite foaming agent for CFC foaming agent. And the compressive strength of fine products can be improved by more than 15%. As the Chinese economy gathers tremendous momentum and the application of plastics and rubber in various industries becomes more widespread, CHINAPLAS, having profound influences, will play an increasingly important role in promoting technological advances and product innovation. CHINAPLAS 2018 will be relocated to NECC in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China, and run from April 24-27, 2018. For walk-in visitors, RMB 50 and RMB 80 will be charged for a one-day pass and a four-day pass respectively. Visitors can enjoy admission discount through online pre-registration from now till April 18, 2018, at an early-bird rate of RMB 50 for a four-day pass.To pre-register now, please visit www.ChinaplasOnline.com/prereg. For more information about CHINAPLAS 2018, please visit www.ChinaplasOnline.com.

관리자 2017-12-06

Record Breaking Figures for the 10th JEC Asia, International Composites Event for the First Time in

The first ever French industrial event to take place in South Korea closed its doors last November 3, 2017 after 3 days of intense business▲ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at JEC Asia 2017 (from Left to Right): M. CHUNG, M. PARK, M. SONG, Ms. MUTEL, M. DERUFFE, M. YOON and M. AHNJEC Asia strategic move from Singapore to Seoul really paid off. More than 230 exhibiting companies from Asia, Europe and America were represented on the event that was organized over 3 floors of the COEX Exhibition Center of Seoul. The event registered a record number of 6,271 professional visits from 42 countries, the top visiting countries being South Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan and France.“The 10th anniversary of JEC Asia marked a real turning point for the composites industry in Asia Pacific. Not only have we gathered the whole composites value chain in one place for 3 days, but we also succeeded to apply our new strategy towards end-users as we have welcomed professionals from composites-using industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Electronic & Electric Equipment, Construction, Sports & Leisure and many more.” comments Ms. Frédérique MUTEL, JEC Group President and CEO. “Based on the outcomes of this session, we have already decided to double the surface of the event on one unique floor to be able to accommodate more exhibitors and innovative parts in 2018”, she adds.▲ One of the 3 levels of JEC Asia 2017“We very much appreciated the support of local authorities such as the City of Seoul who did its utmost to welcome international attendees and top buyers as well as the Korean Composites Industry in general for its massive participation. Also, we were very proud to host the 12th International Carbon Festival and we believe that our synergies contributed to such a successful event”, says Christian STRASSBURGER, JEC Asia Director.JEC Asia, International Composites Event, will return in Seoul next November 14-15-16, 2018.http://www.jeccomposites.com/about-jec/press-releases/record-breaking-figures-10th-jec-asia-international-composites-event

Ms. Park 2017-11-17

Fakuma Anniversary with Top Marks in All Categories

Fakuma 2017 – Innovation Driver with Practical Touch▲ Fakuma 2017 Venue, Messe Friedrichshafen Frickenhausen/Friedrichshafen, 23 October 2017 – More exhibitors, more exhibition floor space, more expert visitors – all involved parties were highly satisfied: the autumn industry meet held in Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance where Germany, Austria and Switzerland meet vibrantly continued to ride its wave of success at the 25th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing!Under the banner of the #celebratefakuma hashtag, private trade fair promoters P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG, venue operators Messe Friedrichshafen and not least of all the 1889 exhibitors from 38 countries once again celebrated Fakuma as a “plastics marketplace with family atmosphere”, as the spokesperson of the Fakuma exhibitor advisory committee, Sandra Füllsack, expressed it so affectionately and appropriately during her statement on the occasion of the opening press conference on the first day of the event. Like hardly any other trade fair, the 25th Fakuma in 36 years also represents the development of German, European and, in the end, global plastics technology. Launched in 1981 with 60 exhibitors on 43,000 square feet of exhibition floor space, Fakuma now ranks second place throughout the world in the field of industrial plastics processing and the presentation of the necessary process sequences. Impressive numbers such as 1889 exhibitors and well over 915,000 square feet of overall exhibition floor space, as well as 48,375 expert visitors at this year’s event substantiate the steady upward trend of plastics technology and Fakuma as an information and business platform at the heart of the market. ▲ Fakuma 2017 Exibitors And the advancement of the internationalization of plastics business is just as impressive as well: in 1981, seven of the sixty exhibitors came from outside of German, and this year 783 of 1889 came from outside of German. Current worldwide offerings for injection moulding machines, extrusion systems, thermoforming technology, additive manufacturing, tooling systems, materials and plastic parts attracted the interest of 48,375 expert visitors from 128 countries this year, which in turn allows one to draw the conclusion that the technologies, processes, materials and solutions presented at Fakuma function as a sort of innovation motor for the global plastics processing industry. An active focus on users and customers based on concentrated competence and empirical know-how combined with a wealth of information covered by the 38 presentations held by renowned speakers at the exhibitor forum during the four days of the trade fair – this year as well, Fakuma lived up to its reputation as a sales-promoting transfer pool which mediates between supply and demand. Beyond this, Fakuma plays an important driver role with its special offerings covering all aspects of recruiting, training and continuing education which are actively supported by industry institutions as well as market leading companies. And the same applies to the Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing where the initial unveiling of technology, process, tooling and product innovations is concerned. Numerous renowned and above all market leading companies select the respective Fakuma sessions in order to premiere their latest worldwide and European innovations, in order to obtain unfiltered feedback in direct contact with a global expert audience. Amongst other firsts, system and standalone solutions in the fields of lightweight design, additive manufacturing and digitalisation, as well as Industry 4.0, were included in this category at Fakuma’s anniversary edition in 2017, which are of decisive significance not only for Germany as a plastics technology location, but rather worldwide for all industry players. The 26th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing will take place at the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre from the 16th through the 20th of October, 2018.http://www.fakuma-messe.de/en/for-the-press/press-information-trade-fair/news/fakuma-anniversary-with-top-marks-in-all-categories/

Ms. Park 2017-11-08

CHINAPLAS 2018 moves to Shanghai’s new National Exhibition and Convention Center

New Venue • NewBreakthroughs• New Experience- CHINAPLAS 2018 moves to Shanghai’snew National Exhibition and ConventionCenterCHINAPLAS 2018 will be held for the first time at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China, next April 24-27. The exhibition area is expected to exceed 320,000 square meters – 30% more exhibition space than that of the 2016 edition of the show in Shanghai. CHINAPLAS will bring together 4,000 exhibitors from around the world, who will be allocated over a series of meticulously well-organized theme zones. The plastics and rubber industries can anticipate an international, professional and distinctly high-tech platform at CHINAPLAS next April. A New Leap – To Expand & Reorganize the Show Floor Since China has implemented reforms and a more open policy, its economic and technological sectors have developed and changed rapidly. The country’s plastics and rubber industries, which are fundamental sectors, are growing significantly. New materials and processing technologies continue to emerge, and propel the expansion of upstream and downstream industries. Exhibitors and visitors alike have been demanding more and better exhibition services at CHINAPLAS, the leading plastics and rubber trade fair. This has driven Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., the show’s organizer, to continuously expand the event’s scale and upgrade its quality. “From 2012 onwards, CHINAPLAS has faced the problem of space shortage,” according to Adsale’s General Manager, Ms. Ada Leung. “Previously, when we held the show at the Shanghai New International Expo Center in Pudong, we had used up all the indoor exhibition halls. We even built outdoor temporary exhibition halls, but still couldn’t meet the huge demand from our exhibitors. By moving to the new venue, NECC, Adsale can fulfill the strong demand for exhibition space immediately. This relocation to the new venue is also good for the long-term development of CHINAPLAS,” Ms. Leung continued. ▲ CHINAPLAS 2018 NECC Layout PlanThe shape of the NECC is like a blooming “four-leaf clover". With a total construction area of 1.47 million square meters, it is the largest single block building and exhibition complex in the world. There are 400,000 square meters of indoor area, which consists of 13 large exhibition halls and three small exhibition halls. There are conference rooms with different specifications and settings among the halls. The central area is a commercial plaza providing abundant catering services. "CHINAPLAS 2018 will not only accommodate more exhibitors, but will also have better management in the set-up of theme zones, country/region pavilions, and concurrent events. We believe that visitors will have a new, high-quality visiting experience,” Ms. Leung said. A New Challenge – Massive Relocation ProjectRelocating an exhibition is similar to “moving house” – but on a whole other scale. The massive CHINAPLAS 2018 relocation project is equivalent to moving 4,000 houses to a new place at the same time. This is not a minor issue for any show, but is a particular challenge for the huge, technology-oriented CHINAPLAS. As organizer, Adsale is carefully considering the overall layout, the arrangement of on-site services, the contracting of various, third-party service providers, etc. “We’re lucky to have a very experienced team,” said Ms. Leung. “Starting in 1978, Adsale has organized trade shows and become a leader in the trade show industry. We hold about 20 trade shows each year.” Some two years ago, Adsale formed a special team to prepare for this relocation project. This team has done a lot of site visits, and conducted extensive assessments and analyses. The CHINAPLAS team is in full swing, preparing for the huge transition. New Theme Zones – Enhancing Visitor ConvenienceTo bring visitors a good and convenient experience, the show organizer is rearranging the overall theme zone layout. Extrusion-related technology will be in the eastern part of the NECC, injection molding technology will be in the west, and blow molding technology will occupy the southern part of the complex. Adsale is also arranging exhibits of the same category in nearby locations, for example, “film technology and plastic packaging machinery” and “injection molding technology and smart manufacturing equipment” etc. And different European pavilions, which were scattered among different halls in the past, will be gathered in Hall 2H at CHINAPLAS 2018. ▲ CHINAPLAS 2018 theme zones/pavillions plan● 3D Technology ZoneIn response to rising market demands, CHINAPLAS 2018 will also introduce a “3D Technology Zone” and a “Thermoplastic Elastomers & Rubber Zone”. To cater for the demands of customization and small-batch production, with the aim of shortening development cycle time and reducing costs arising from Industry 4.0, CHINAPLAS will set up a “3D Technology Zone” to group together the vendors and providers of 3D printing (additive manufacturing) technologies. The new theme zone and the concurrent event “The 3rd Industry 4.0 Conference” will complement each other, providing a comprehensive experience for the enterprises interested in 3D printing technology and “smart manufacturing”. Exhibitors that have reserved their exhibit space include Autodesk, Ureal, Cang Ming, dMac, ZWSOFT, and more. ● Thermoplastic Elastomers & Rubber ZoneIn recent years, the market is accelerating for energy-saving, environmentally friendly and lightweight thermoplastic elastomers. They are widely used in the automotive, electronics and electrical, medical and footwear industries. The coming edition of CHINAPLAS is introducing the "Thermoplastic Elastomers & Rubber Zone" to the “Chemicals & Raw Materials Zone”, and is expected to attract about 70 suppliers to showcase the latest development in this field. Exhibitors that have reserved their space include Huntsman, Momentive, SIBUR, Top Polymer, Dawn, Huafon, and so on. A New Experience – NECC in a Prime LocationNECC enjoys a unique geographical advantage. Located in the west of the core business district of Hongqiao, the linear distance from NECC to the Hongqiao traffic hub is only 1.5km. It is closely linked with the Hongqiao International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. Flights take only two to three hours to reach major cities in the Asia-Pacific region, while it takes one hour by rail to arrive to the Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomerations and it takes just 30 minutes by subway to the Shanghai business districts. NECC opened its doors in 2015, and has been in full operation since 2016. Supporting facilities have also been gradually improving in the area near the fairgrounds. In terms of public transport, Metro Line 2 directly links to the NECC; Metro Line 17, which is connected to the northwest corner of NECC, is expected to be operating by year’s end. Many restaurants will operate in the “four-leaf clover” to provide a wide range of food and beverage options. Some hotels near NECC are already open, and several more hotels along the Metro Line 17 will be open soon. A New Vision – Strong Demand for Exhibit Space The global economy is gradually recovering, and the plastics and rubber industries are growing strongly. This positive trend has been clearly visible since the beginning of 2017, with a record-breaking number of visitors attending CHINAPLAS 2017 and strong business being generated during that show. Many exhibitors said the orders they received during CHINAPLAS 2017 in Guangzhou enabled them to meet their entire year’s business target. Exhibitors also said that many visitors came with a clear purchasing plan, and those visitors were particularly interested in new technologies and total solutions. So far, Adsale has received more than 4,000 exhibitor applications for the coming show. Compared to previous years, exhibitors are more enthusiastic. They are quicker to confirm their booking, and many intended to expand their booth area. Furthermore, visitors can expect more from the country/region pavilions, as there will be greater numbers of high-tech, innovative materials, equipment, and even entire production lines. All these indicators reflect that exhibitors are strongly confident about the relocation of CHINAPLAS to the NECC. “New Venue • New Breakthroughs • New Experience” – the relocation of CHINAPLAS is a starting point for transformation. “Our team has always upheld the spirit of continuous innovation, which is very important for the plastics and rubber industries,” said Ms. Leung. “We believe that our exhibitors and their advanced technologies, combined with the show’s concurrent events and on-site services etc., will bring an extraordinary new experience to visitors. We urge you not to miss the show next year.” About CHINAPLAS 2018CHINAPLAS 2018 will be relocated to National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China, and run from April 24-27, 2018. To further enhance the exhibition’s service level and quality, attendees will be charged RMB 50 for a one-day pass and RMB 80 for a four-day pass. Visitors can enjoy admission discount through online pre-registration from now till April 18, 2018, at an early-bird rate of RMB 50 for a four-day pass.To pre-register now, please visit www.ChinaplasOnline.com/prereg. For more information about CHINAPLAS 2018, please visit www.ChinaplasOnline.com.

Ms. Park 2017-11-07

Current Status of Waste Plastics Recycling in Korea

At the 42nd Far East Plastic Industry Conferenceby Korea Federation of Plastic Industry Cooperatives(KFPIC) 1. Current Status of Plastic Wastes In 2015, Korea produced 6.9 million tons of plastic waste, an increase of 0.51 million tons from 2014. The generated plastic wastes grew by an annual average rate of 6.4% over the past five years from 2010 to 2015. Industrial household waste accounted for 57.5% of the total plastic wastes generated in 2015. Residential wastes(Household and Industrial) and construction waste made up 33.8% and 8.7% respectively. [Table 1 and 2] The generated Household waste, which are composed of household wastes and “industrial household wastes,” reached 23 millions tons in 2015, an increase of 5.9% from 2014. Household wastes amounted to 1.78 million tons and industrial household wastes stood at 0.54 million tons, up by 4.2% and 11.6% respectively from 2014. The year 2015 witnessed 3.97 million tons of generated industrial wastes, driven by an increase of 0.35 million tons (9.9%) from 3.61 million tons in 2014. Construction wastes stood at 0.6 million tons in the same year, up by 20,000 tons (4.3%) from the previous year. 2. Current Status of Plastic Wastes Being Processed The recycling rate of plastic wastes in Korea grew by an annual average of 2.7% over the past five years from 2011 to 2015. Notably, the plastic wastes recycled in 2015 were at 4.11 million tons, up by 7.4% from 2014. Another 2.44 million tons of wastes were incinerated and the other 0.34 million tons of wastes were sent to landfills. An annual increase in the production of plastic products has led to a growth in the volume of waste for disposal. Notably, the volume of waste going into a recycling process rose by 9.3% over the past five years from 2011 to 2015. On the contrary, the same period saw a fall of 0.7% in the volume of wastes buried in landfills, indicating an increase in the recycling rate. Incineration and burial of plastic wastes were on a declining trend. [Table 3] Global economic slowdowns in 2015 has led to a fall in the demand for recyclable synthetic resins. In particular, China’s economic weakness put downward pressure on the price of recylable synthetic resins. The monthly trend of prices of recyclable materials released by Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco) showed that the price of compressed plastic products such as PET plastic bottles went down by half from 600 won to 330 won per kilogram in January 2013. Synthetic resins (e.g. PE pellets, PP pellets, PS pellets, etc.) fell by approximately 20% from 850 won to 600 won in the same month. Accordingly, the sales volume of synthetic resins stood at 4.48 million tons, up by 64.2% from 2014. However, the total sales value was estimated at one trillion won, down by 24.5% from 2014. This poor performance was driven by the decline in a per-ton price of recyclable synthetic resins. [Table 4] 3. Current Status of Synthetic Resin Recycling ■ Current Status of Recycling of EPR items Since 2012, the production volume of PET plastic bottles has grown by an annual average of 6.6%, thus reaching 273,000 tons in 2016. However, the recycling rate of the bottles was 80.5%, down by 1.0%, in the same year. In 2016, the production volume of polystyrene paper (PSP) was 91,000 tons, 53,000 tons of which was recycled. The recycling rate continued to increase over the past five years from 2012 (up by 0.8%) to 2016 (58.6%, up by 7.5%). As for synthetic resins, including bowls, trays, and plates, the production and recycling volumes continued a five-year growth trend from 2012 to 2016. Such volumes increased by an annual average of 7.1% and 10.0%, respectively, thus reaching 238,000 tons and 236,000 tons. The recovery rate of the aforementioned synthetic resins continued to increase from 2014 to 2016, thus pushing the recycling rate to an annual average of 105.3% over the past three years. [Table 6] In 2016, the analysis was conducted of the shipments and recycling volume of synthetic resins (PSP and PVC items). The findings showed that the recycling rate of PSP was 58.6%, up by 7.6% from 2015, while that of PVC items was 73.7%, down by 5.9% from 2015. Also, the recycling rate of items such as trays and bowls was 99.0%, down by 14.3% from 2015, while that of films reached 106.7%, up by 16.7%. [Table 7] ■ Voluntary Agreement for Plastic Waste Recovery & Recycling Plastic manufacturers and the Ministry of Environment signed the Voluntary Agreement on Recovering and Recycling of Plastic Wastes to promote the recycling rate of plastic wastes. Under the Agreement, signed plastic manufacturers are exempted from bearing expenses for disposing of plastic wastes. The Agreement, which covered eight plastic items in 2008, provided such exemption benefits to manufacturers for 26 plastic items in 2013.However, as the Government introduced such programs as the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the Eco-Assurance System of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles (EcoAS) in 2014, plastic items of a lower recycling rate were excluded from the list of exemption items covered by the Agreement. As a result, 14 items, including an electric rice cooker, were removed from the list in 2015, which left a total of 10 items on the list. In 2016, 14 items were included in the list with an addition of PE films for agricultural use, industrial films, dehumidifiers, and household appliances. Also, a total of 1.15 million tons of plastic products were released onto the market, and 315,000 tons of such products were recovered and recycled. [Table 8] The total recycling rate of 14 items on the exemption list was 113.9% in 2016. As for insulating materials and dehumidifiers, the recycling rate for each, 85.6% and 23.5% respectively, fell short of the target. However, items such as palettes and containers exceeded their target by recording a recycling rate of 120.4%. [Table 9] 4. Conclusion Starting from January 2018, Korea plans to implement the Resources Circulation Basic Act to help create a society where resources are circulated. The make-or-break factor in this Act is determined by removing an obstacle of causing a bottleneck situation in the waste circulation process ranging from (a) separating and selecting of wastes to (b) producing of recycling resources to (c) consuming of finished products. In other words, recyclable products should be processed with recycling resources, after which such products should be efficiently and effectively circulated into a new product or fuel. The Korean government and a private organization jointly built a household waste-fired power plant in 2013 to enhance the effective utilization of the energy from wastes. The power plant turns household wastes into solid refuse fuel (SRF) and burns the fuel at an advanced combustion furnace to produce thermal energy (steam). This thermal energy is turned into electricity. The public-private consortium sells the electricity to Korea Electric Power Corporation and provides the remaining part of the thermal energy for industrial consumers. As shown above, the Korean government has been carrying out a national plan on “Energy Strategy for Use of Wastes and Biomass” since 2009. The government has set a target rate of 4.16% by 2020 in terms of the energy supply generated from wastes and biomass. This is part of the efforts to reach a target rate of 6.08% by that year in the supply of new renewable energy. The 4.16% figure, accounting for 68% of the new renewable energy, carries significance that energy from wastes plays a crucial role in achieving the supply target rate of new renewable energy. However, the reality is that the Korean government has no measures to promote the use of biomass energy, a stark contrast from the case of Japan and Germany. Moreover, there is no system in place to facilitate cross-sectoral collaboration. Thus, demand is growing that efforts need to be made urgently to address such challenges. Also, despite the advantages and benefits of affordable prices and higher heating value, biomass energy emits excessive exhaust fumes and ordor. Thus, there is a growing demand for stricter regulation of air pollution. The Korean government should enhance the effective utilization of biomass fuel by improving relevant systems as well as adopt an entry strategy of acquiring biomass resources. The government should also introduce the following exit strategies: (a) operation of a feed-in tariff program, (b) provision of reliable consumers, (c) prevention of possible risks that local governments may experience by applying new technologies, (d) the government’s provision of R&D funds for the private sector to promote the development of advanced technologies, and (e) establishment of relevant guidelines. The protracted trend of declining oil prices has weakened the economic feasibility of energy generated from wastes and biomass and thus diverted global attention from it. However, enterprises and research institutes are working harder than ever to take a leading position in the upcoming era of resource circulation. The eyes of the world are now on whether the Resources Circulation Basic Act, which is expected to be enforced in 2018, will serve as a catalyst to promote the trend of turning wastes into energy.

Ms. Kang 2017-09-22

CHINAPLAS 2018 is ready for new breakthroughs

▲ CHINAPLAS 2018 will move to the new National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai – the largest single block building and exhibition complex in the world. CHINAPLAS, a technology–oriented plastics and rubber trade fair, offers sustainable manufacturing solutions for enterprises aiming at technological innovation and upgrading. The next edition of CHINAPLAS will move to the new National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai – the largest single block building and exhibition complex in the world. With the new venue, it is expected that the exhibition area will increase to 320,000 sq. meters, a 28% growth compares with the last edition. About 4,000 domestics and international exhibitors will showcase 3,800+ sets of advanced machinery. It is anticipated that 150,000+ professional buyers from 150 countries/ regions will visit the fair. 2 new theme zones to debut at CHINAPLAS 2018“3D Technology Zone” and “Thermoplastics Elastomers & Rubber Zone” will be debut at CHINAPLAS 2018 in response to the rising market demands. ▲ Industrial 3D printing is more technologically mature. More industry sectors are adopting the technology in their production or design processes. 3D Technology ZoneIndustrial 3D printing is more technologically mature. More industry sectors are adopting the technology in their production or design processes to cater for the market demands of customization and small batch production, while saving molding time and cost. “3D Technology Zone” will be setup at CHINAPLAS 2018 to gather leading suppliers of 3D technology. Thermoplastic Elastomers & Rubber ZoneWith improved performance, TPE and silicone rubbers are not only having wider applications but also high-end application, whether as lightweight materials in automotive, soft touch materials in electronic devices, or a safe alternative of medical plastics etc. Asia-Pacific region consumes around 45% of the global TPE supply, and the demand is still rising. In response to this market trend, Thermoplastic Elastomers & Rubber Zone is setup for the first time. Leading overseas and local suppliers will gather and showcase their latest technologies and applications! 18 theme zones to facilitate successful sourcing of buyersWith introduction of the two new theme zones, there are 18 theme zones at CHINAPLAS 2018. Theme zones to showcase machine exhibits include 3D Technology Zone, Die & Mould Zone, Injection Molding Machinery Zone, Rubber Machinery Zone, Auxiliary & Testing Equipment Zone, Extrusion Machinery Zone, Plastic Packaging Machinery Zone, Smart Manufacturing Technology Zone, Chinese Export Machinery & Materials Zone, Film Technology Zone, Recycling Technology Zone. Theme zones to gather materials suppliers include Additives Zone, Colour Pigment and Masterbatch Zone, Thermoplastic Elastomers & Rubber Zone, Bioplastics Zone, Composite & High Performance Materials Zone, Chemicals & Raw Materials Zone and Semi-Finished Products Zone. The setup of the 18 theme zones will certainly facilitate sourcing and purchasing of buyers. ▲ It is expected that about 4,000 domestics and international exhibitors will showcase 3,800+ sets of advanced machinery. Pre-register for CHINAPLAS 2018CHINAPLAS 2018 will be held in National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China on 24 - 27 April, 2018. Visitors can purchase a 4-day pass at a discounted price RMB 50 or USD 7.5 through online pre-registration. Visitors pre-register before 11 February, 2018 will receive a badge in advance to avoid long queue. Visitors can visit the official website www.ChinaplasOnline.com/prereg to pre-register for CHINAPLAS 2018. Connect with us through social media CHINAPLAS now is active not only in Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, but also the popular Chinese social media, Wechat! Hot industry news, show updates, new services, fans welfare and visiting tips etc. will be shared in English. Search “AdsaleChinaplas” in Wechat to connect with us! We also invite you to follow CHINAPLAS on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn where you can share your questions, connect with like-minded professionals and entrepreneurs, and get first-hand tips for visiting the show. For more information about CHINAPLAS 2018, please visit www.ChinaplasOnline.com.

Ms. Kang 2017-09-21

Early Bird Discount & Free visitor badge at JEC Asia 2017

The Business & Networking Event 100% Dedicated to Composites for the first time in Seoul > Early Bird Discount on Conferences Pass > Free visitor badge until August 31, 2017 •Exhibition: meet with more than 200 participating companies from all the composite value chain.•Conferences to increase your knowledge on the potential of the composites materials.But also:•B2B meetings•Innovation Corner•Job Center•Innovation Awards•Composites Tours

Ms. Kang 2017-09-07