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Karsan the Leader of Electric Public Transport Park in Romania!

Karsan the Leader of Electric Public Transport Park in Romania!

Karsan Electrifying Public Transport in Romania!

240 Karsan-Branded Vehicles to Go into Service in Romania Until the End of the Year!

Karsan, which keeps taking great steps to become a global brand, maintains its work to spread its success in Europe to its target markets as well. Stating that Romania is a very substantial market for Karsan, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, “Romania is a country that adapts very quickly to electric transformation in public transport. We also respond to this momentum thanks to our high-tech electric products in all sizes ranging from 6 meters to 18 meters. In terms of rapidly adapting to the technological transformation, the dynamism of Karsan brand and the dynamics of Romania coincide with each other.” Emphasizing that the electric vehicle park in the country will reach 240 units with the tender they have recently won from the city of Chitila for 23 electric city buses, Okan Baş said, “We are continuously working to put even more Karsan electric vehicles into service here with AAR, our distributor in Romania.”

Karsan, which plays a leading role in the electrification of the transport infrastructure in Europe, attracts the attention of other countries with the high-tech models it has developed. Karsan, which has taken great steps to become a global brand, continues to reap the fruits of its efforts in European markets. In this context, Karsan is also rapidly cementing its presence in Romania, one of its key markets, with the tenders it has successively won.

Karsan is placed on the top in terms of electric city minibus and bus park!

Maintaining its operations in Romania with its distributor Anadolu Automobil Romania (AAR), Karsan has reached a park of 180 electric vehicles in 15 cities since 2019. With the tender recently won from Chitila, this figure will rise to 240 vehicles at the end of 2023. Karsan, which attracts attention with its high-tech electric vehicles, reached the largest electric minibus and bus park in Romania between 2019-2022, according to the Chatrou report. Stating that Romania is a very substantial market for Karsan, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, “Romania is a country that adapts very quickly to electric transformation in public transport. We also respond to this momentum thanks to our high-tech electric products in all sizes ranging from 6 meters to 18 meters. In terms of rapidly adapting to the technological transformation, the dynamism of the Karsan brand and the dynamics of Romania coincide with each other.” Expressing that they have enabled full electric models to take the road in succession since 2019, Okan Baş said, “We, as Karsan, ranked second in the electric minibus and bus market in Romania in 2022 by having a share of 21 percent. Our vehicles are in operation across 15 different cities in Romania. With the tender, which we have recently won in the city of Chitila and covers 23 electric vehicles, our vehicle park in the country will reach 240. Along with AAR, our dealer in Romania, we are continuously maintaining our efforts to put more Karsan electric vehicles into service here.”

We are the leader in Europe with Karsan e-JEST and e-ATAK!

Emphasizing that Karsan has played a pivotal role in the transformation of public transport in Europe, Okan Baş said, “Karsan e-JEST became the best-selling electric minibus in Europe in 2022 as well, following 2020 and 2021. Our fully electric e-ATAK model, on the other hand, managed to keep the leading position in the European market in 2022 as well, just as it did in 2021. Karsan will also carry its growth rate and sales success in Europe to the North American market.”

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PLAST 2023: Focus on Sustainability

PLAST 2023: Focus on Sustainability

Innovative green technologies are complemented by concern for the impact of the fair itself

The major themes that are characterizing the entire plastics and rubber industry and its market will be a focus at PLAST 2023, scheduled for 5–8 September at the Fiera Milano fairgrounds in Rho-Pero. The spotlight is on innovation and opportunities offered by developments in production paradigms in a circular-economy perspective that, together with sustainability and energy savings, represent the key themes at PLAST 2023.

These themes are central not only in the products, services, and systems on display, but also as regards the fair itself, this year aiming to achieve the best performance in terms of sustainability. A part of this process has been made possible by Fiera Milano, which has taken a sustainable event management system approach involving control of logistics, wastes, and food services to reduce the environmental impact, including CO 2 emissions, associated with the organization and conduct of PLAST 2023.

Promaplast, the organizer of PLAST, aims to represent a virtuous example of this concern and to observe the core rules of sustainability that are now considered an objective that can no longer be postponed. One of the aspects characterizing this approach is installations that meet standards of ecodesign and food services such as those put forward by the Fondazione Banco Alimentare, which is closely attuned to the associated issues.

And that is not all. For the first time, Promaplast offers the possibility of implementing a carbon footprint assessment process in time to allow companies to announce their initial results already at PLAST 2023. The calculation of a company’s carbon footprint is the most immediate and universally accepted method for representing and communicating the environmental impact of an organization. The process uses the parameters developed by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), applying internationally recognized protocols (GHG Protocol and ISO 14064). Expressing a company’s activities in terms of atmospheric carbon dioxide equivalents is a measure of concern for the environment and demonstrates the commitment to meeting the core rules of sustainability that are now considered an added value.

Together with technological innovation, the theme of sustainability will pervade the six halls of the fair, part of an exhibition that covers everything from materials to processing, from finished products to services and the most advanced solutions developed by manufacturers of plastics and rubber processing machinery, equipment, and moulds.

After having introduced in May 2022 the exhibition-convention GREEPLAST – focused on the sustainability of materials, technologies, and transformation processes for plastics and rubber – PLAST 2023 too will showcase excellence of innovation in the key of green: from increasingly sustainable and environmentally friendly materials to machinery with reduced energy consumption for processing bio-based and recycled polymers and from processes that make it possible to use less raw materials without compromising on performance to sorting and recycling systems.

The calendar of side events will be an opportunity for further depth and exchanges on the state of the art and the challenges to evolving towards an increasingly sustainable economic model.

In the meantime, the PLAST presentation tour continues with a presence in a number of relevant fairs, including EQUIPLAST in Barcelona, PLASTEXPO in El Jadida (Morocco), and Saudi PPP in Riyadh.

On the occasion of the specialized exhibition in Morocco, the theme of sustainability and, more specifically, recycling of post-consumer plastics, was developed in a technology seminar on Thursday, 8 June, organized by AMAPLAST (Italian Plastics and Rubber Processing Machinery and Moulds Manufactures Association, which supports PLAST) in collaboration with ICE-Agenzia and the Fédération Marocaine de Plasturgie. An Italian expert illustrated the most recent and innovative technologies in this area on the level of systems and processes, presenting to the local operators market trends and prospects and the investments required to implement solutions meeting the needs of the “green transition” undertaken by the Government of Morocco.

The future of the plastics and rubber industry is thus on display in Milan from the 5th to the 8th of September in an event for which over 1,200 exhibitors have already reserved their stands and official buyer delegations are expected from at least thirty countries. Early registration is open for professional operators who wish to engage with specialized products, systems, and services and full-spectrum responses to their needs in terms of products, technology, solutions, and business opportunities.

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FMI’ Analyst view: “Beyond Transplants: The Future of Cardiac Support”

FMI’ Analyst view: “Beyond Transplants: The Future of Cardiac Support”

The global cardiac assist devices market is poised to surpass US$ 1.37 billion by 2023, surging at a remarkable CAGR of 6.1% through 2033 to reach US$ 2.48 billion.

The incorporation of advanced technology such as the Internet of Thinking and rising investment from leading players results in market growth.

The technologies utilized to create cardiac devices have advanced dramatically during the past ten years, and so have the indications for these devices. Due to this, many patients are now being handled with cardiology devices, which have had exponential therapeutic and monitoring outcomes.

The development that has had a big positive effect on cardiology is artificial intelligence, which has increased diagnostic skills for some cardiac disorders.

What is the Impact of Demand for Minimally Invasive Devices on the Market?

  • Integration of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things has led to technological advancements in cardiac assist devices, propelling an increase in demand.
  • The growing presence of robots and automated devices in operating rooms has created a need for minimally invasive devices, resulting in a surge in sales of cardiac assist devices.
  • State-of-the-art technologies and a rising number of patients preferring non-invasive devices have contributed to the increased demand for implantable devices. Benefits such as fast recovery and short hospital stays are driving the demand for non-invasive options.
  • The soaring demand has prompted key players to engage in research and development activities, focusing on innovation in cardiac assist devices.
  • Market players are particularly focused on developing small centrifugal pumps that enable less-invasive implantation procedures.
  • The adoption of minimally invasive techniques in cardiac procedures has led to a shift in the market landscape, with an emphasis on developing and improving technologies that enable less invasive interventions.
  • The demand for minimally invasive devices has led to improved patient outcomes, including short recovery times, reduced hospital stays, and few post-operative complications.
  • The increasing demand for minimally invasive devices is expected to continue driving market growth and expand treatment options for patients requiring cardiac assist devices.

How are the High Cost and Risk Associated with Ventricular Assist Devices Expected to Restrict Growth?

  • The high cost and associated risks of ventricular assist devices pose a restriction on market growth.
  • Patients in developing economies, such as Africa and India, are unable to afford the cost of these devices, limiting their accessibility.
  • While healthcare professionals highly recommend ventricular assist devices, risks such as pump thrombus, suction events, and infections present challenges for market players.
  • After the implantation of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), around 60% of patients experience complications within 6 months, and 80% suffer from at least one adverse effect after a year, as reported by the European Society of Cardiology.
  • Unplanned hospital revisits are common for patients who have undergone LVAD transplantation, further highlighting the challenges and risks associated with these devices.
  • The risks represent potential threats for market players and are expected to hinder the demand for ventricular assist devices.

Country-wise Insights

Why is the United States of America Likely to Remain at the Forefront of the Cardiac Assist Devices Market?

Over the past few years, the United States of America has been in the lead in terms of healthcare. Increasing cases of cardiovascular disease contributed to the country’s market share of 51.7% in 2022.

Technological advancements in the field of cardiac assist devices are one of the key factors driving growth. The rising prevalence of heart failure within the country has increased the demand for ventricular assist devices. Furthermore, healthcare professionals and scientists are incessantly working on developing next-generation ventricular assist devices.

Thanks to the presence of leading players such as Medtronic PLC., and Abbott Laboratories, the development of cardiac assist devices and new launches, have significantly improved the market revenue.

Increasing preference for non-invasive, portable, and implantable devices has also accelerated the market growth in the country. Leading healthcare companies are developing products in the pipeline focusing on minimally invasive ventricular assist devices. For instance,

In March 2020, the United States of America-based healthcare giant, SynCardia Systems LLC, got approval from the United States of America Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a 50cc temporary total artificial heart system as a bridge to heart transplant for patients who are at imminent risk for death from biventricular failure.

With the rising incidence of cardiovascular disease in the country, the number of heart transplant surgeries is increasing at a mounting pace. However, the severe shortage of organ donors has resulted in increasing demand for heart devices. The increasing number of patients opting for cardiac assist devices in the United States of America fuels the market growth during the forecast period.

How does the Market in India Emerge as a Notable One for Cardiac Assist Devices?

As per Future Market Insights, India is anticipated to be one of the highly profitable markets of South Asia in the cardiac assist devices market with a projected CAGR of 5.1% from 2023 to 2033.

The expansion of the healthcare sector and the development of ventricular assist devices are affecting the market growth positively. The prevalence of heart failure in the country has resulted in increased demand for cardiac assist devices. Additionally, increased government funding and initiatives for the development of healthcare facilities are likely to boost growth across India.

India is the top country with a high diabetic population, and nearly 77 million people suffer from diabetes, estimates International Diabetes Federation. Diabetes is the primary cause of developing major heart disease. One-fifth of the Indian population succumb due to coronary heart disease.

India is witnessing a simultaneous uptick in the number of heart failure, especially among the younger population due to the rising cases of coronary heart disease. With the increasing burden of heart failure in the country, patients are opting for minimally invasive procedures. This, in turn, has increased the demand for ventricular assist devices, especially left ventricular assist devices in India.

Growing government funding and initiatives are also aiding the growth of the cardiac assist devices market. For instance, the Government of Assam Health and Family Welfare has introduced a scheme in which government bears the expenses of surgery for children with coronary heart disease.

What are the Factors Driving Revenue Generation in the United Kingdom Market?

Growth in the United Kingdom for cardiac assist devices is attributable to the increasing technological advancements in the field of ventricular assist devices, where the United Kingdom garnered a revenue share of 6.4% in 2022.

With the rising prevalence of coronary heart diseases resulting in heart failure, the adoption of ventricular assist devices is improving. Furthermore, the expansion of healthcare infrastructure and leading companies focusing on the development of next-generation cardiac assist devices have improved the adoption of ventricular assist devices.

Leading player based in the United Kingdom, Calon Cardio-Technology, for instance, intends to receive CE marking fulfilling the European products requirement for its ventricular assist device, commonly known as, MiniVAD.

Increasing investment in the development of these devices is creating incremental opportunities for cardiac assist devices in the country. With patients now opting for minimally invasive devices for the treatment of heart failure, demand for ventricular assist devices is burgeoning across the United Kingdom.

What Factors Support the Growth of Cardiac Assist Devices in Germany?

As per Future Market Insights, Germany is anticipated to lead the growth of Europe’s cardiac assist market, holding a value share of 11.2% in 2022 globally.

Technological advancements and innovation in ventricular assist devices are key growth factors driving the demand for cardiac assist devices in Germany. Moreover, companies are investing hugely in the development of cardiac assist devices to cater to the increasing demand.

Increasing initiatives and funding from the government are also aiding the growth of the cardiac assist devices market in Germany. Further, leading players such as Biotronik, are developing next-generation implantable and ventricular assist devices for patients suffering from heart failure.

In July 2021, BIOTRONIK’s implantable cardiac monitor received recognition as a high-performing noiseless, and high-precision technology.

How is the Competitive Landscape in the Cardiac Assist Devices Industry Structured?

As per FMI’s analysis, continuous innovation and gradation in cardiac assist devices have led to intense competition among top market players.

Key players are focusing on new product launches and gaining approvals from regulatory bodies to stay in the competition. Nearly 75% of the global market share is accounted for by the top 7 players operating in the cardiac assist devices market.

Organizations are also adopting winning strategies such as collaborations and mergers among key players. These strategies are also adopted by regional players to gain a leading position in the industry.

www.futuremarketinsights.com

 

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Reactor Replacement Over a Long Distance

Reactor Replacement Over a Long Distance

Smart lifting solution minimized disruptions to ongoing operations

At the POX methanol plant at the chemical site in Leuna, Germany, all reactor units, consisting of reactor, sub-reactor and waste heat exchanger, are to be replaced. TotalEnergies Raffinerie Mitteldeutschland GmbH, operator of the plant and Europe’s largest methanol producer, was looking for capable partners for this project. Mammoet was contracted to replace the first and the second reactor.

A complete shutdown of the plant was not possible, as the required production volume had to be always guaranteed. Therefore, only one reactor at a time could be removed and replaced. What was required, therefore, was a flexible and safe solution that would disrupt operations as little as possible.

Lifting the sub-reactor on the pre-assembly area.

 

Engineering study delivered most efficient solution

A preliminary engineering study carried out by Mammoet concluded that the most efficient solution to replace the reactor unit would be to use a Liebherr LR 1750 crawler crane. It can lift and move a load of 140t at the same time, as well as perform all other lifting operations. This was necessary because, due to space limitations, the pre-assembly and storage area for the components was located approx. 200m from the installation position.

In order to safely lift the steel construction module, completely fitted with equipment, whose center of gravity could not be precisely calculated but was in any case off-center, Mammoet used its specially developed COGAS winch with four-point rigging.

The winch acts as a center-of-gravity balancing system. The operator controls the winch via a remote control and can change the length of the individual rope strands so that the crane hook exactly matches the component`s center of gravity.

Pivoting the sub-reactor in the direction of the plant.

 

By offering everything from a single source, from engineering to crawler crane delivery with rigging to execution with its own personnel and special equipment, the team reduced the number of interfaces and contributed to safe project execution while the plant was in operation.

Intensive preparation and cooperation ensure early completion

The mobilization and preparation of the crawler crane took place over the New Year. Despite the holidays, the team’s high level of dedication meant that the crane was ready to lift on time.

First, the old reactor and the old sub-reactor were removed one by one, transported by the crawler crane to the laydown area about 200m away, and stored there. Special demolition chains were used for rigging. The heavy-duty rigging was then modified, and the new components were lifted into place with the LR 1750.

The new sub-reactor, weighing 120t, was already stored upright at the pre-assembly area. It was attached, lifted, moved around 200m to the plant on the hook of the crawler crane and pivoted into place. The new reactor, weighing 140t, followed in the same way.

Finally, the steel construction module, weighing 100t, was lifted and moved safely into position using the Mammoet COGAS winch.

Lifting the sub-reactor to the installation position.

 

Mammoet’s smart solution allowed the safe and timely replacement of the reactor and associated components. Thanks to the very good cooperation with all parties involved, Mammoet’s well-coordinated team was able to complete all work ahead of schedule.

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Asahi Kasei and Mitsui to Establish Supply and Procurement Systems for Bio-Methanol

Asahi Kasei and Mitsui to Establish Supply and Procurement Systems for Bio-Methanol

Asahi Kasei Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. will establish a supply and procurement scheme for bio-methanol produced in the United States. Through this scheme, Asahi Kasei plans to use the bio-methanol procured from Mitsui to produce in Japan engineering plastics with a lower carbon footprint than existing products.

Today, companies in Japan are increasingly stepping up their efforts to reduce GHG emissions throughout their product supply chains, including raw material-derived greenhouse gases, known as Scope 3 emissions, in order to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, as advocated by the Japanese government. In this context, Asahi Kasei is working to reduce GHG emissions by manufacturing various engineering plastics, such as TENACTM, a polyacetal (POM) resin, using biomass-based materials with low GHG emissions. Asahi Kasei and Mitsui are working together to find solutions to various issues related to material procurement.

In the United States, Mitsui procures RNG (renewable natural gas) generated from municipal waste landfills in the form of biogas and uses it in the mass balance approach*2 to produce bio-methanol at Fairway Methanol, a local joint venture. Asahi Kasei and Mitsui have acquired the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS certification) for their supply chains in order to prove the raw material’s sustainability features for use in final products.

This will enable Asahi Kasei to procure bio-methanol manufactured by Mitsui, and to sell various types of engineering plastics which contain the correct amount of biomass raw material allocated under the mass balance approach.

The Asahi Kasei Group aims to contribute to a carbon-neutral and sustainable world under its slogan of “Care for Earth” by focusing on initiatives such as the use of biomass raw materials, recycled raw materials, and renewable energy. The company strives to meet the expectations of its customers and society by further advancing the provision of products and services with such sustainable characteristics while deepening collaboration with other companies based on its medium-term management plan for fiscal 2024, under the theme of “Be a Trailblazer”.

Mitsui is striving to reduce the Scope 3 GHG emissions of its customers by using the expertise, knowledge, and products of a variety of its businesses, including the provision of low-carbon methanol, such as bio-methanol, and to contribute to the sustainable development of all society.

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Rise in the Nourishment and Drink Utilization Among the Population Across the Globe is One of the Major Factors Driving Growth of Compostable Straws Market | Future Market Insights Inc.

Rise in the Nourishment and Drink Utilization Among the Population Across the Globe is One of the Major Factors Driving Growth of Compostable Straws Market | Future Market Insights Inc.

The global compostable straws market is anticipated to accumulate a market value of US$ 1,670 million in 2023 and is expected to garner a valuation of US$ 3,250 million by exhibiting a CAGR of 6.8% in the forecast period 2023 to 2033. The market of temperature-controlled packaging boxes market reflected growth with a 5% CAGR in the historical period 2018 to 2022.

Rise in the nourishment and drink utilization among the population across the globe is one of the major factors driving growth of compostable straws market. The increasing number of carbon-conscious consumers and wide use of straws, like glass straws in bars, restaurants, and homes, due to their various features such as recyclability, elegance, and stylish aesthetic are expected to drive the market growth.

Availability of various alternative options when materials are taken into consideration, and the growing transition of many prominent brands towards bio-degradable straws as part of their commitment toward environmental sustainability is further expected to fuel market growth. Also, the growing population, consumer inclination toward adopting eco-friendly neighborly items rather than plastic, and increasing awareness among people are propelling the product demand. Furthermore, product improvement will also extend lucrative opportunities to the market players during the forecast period.

Restaurants, cafes, and bars are adopting the use of biodegradable straws as it provides an elegant touch to the dining experience. These straws are made from biodegradable materials like wood, silicone, metal, paper, bamboo, and glass. Straw manufacturers are working on innovations to attract more customers by launching new designs such as polka dots, star-shaped, striped, and others.

Aesthetically pleasing single-use consumables have always been the focus of consumers. Therefore, eco-friendly straw makers offer printed paper straws with attractive designs to increase consumer attention in the market. Paper straws made of three or four layers of paper and many additives around the mold offer more durability than conventional paper straws. As a result, these straws can meet the market demand for stable and sustainable substitutes to plastic straws which will provide significant traction to the product demand in the coming years.

The rising consumption of beverages in catering sections requires a massive stock of eco-friendly straws to meet the demand. Besides, the hospitality and catering sector had to close off their business due to the outbreak of COVID-19, which hampered the growth of bioplastic and paper straw market. Post-COVID, the demand is anticipated to rise as consumers will resume visiting cafes, bars, and other commercial sectors.

Environment-friendly straws like bamboo straws, compostable straws, and glass & metal straws are replacing plastic straws, as the latter creates a huge amount of plastic waste. Europe has implemented a complete ban on the use of single-use plastic which will boost product demand even more. Strict regulations on plastic use by other countries will further assist the market growth. Surging demand for eco-friendly products and rising public awareness are expected to augment market growth during the forecast period.

Region-wise, Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market by accumulating over 40% market share by end of the forecast period. The flourishing hospital sector in the region is expected to fuel the growth of the market during the projection period. The hospitality industry is a substantial end-user of paper straws, and the increasing number of grocery stores has significantly boosted the demand for paper straws.

In the food and beverage sector, consumer behavior has changed substantially. Moreover, increasing online grocery delivery platforms in emerging markets like India offer a return on investment of over 40%. This fuels competition for food delivery platforms among food service companies that provide lucrative growth opportunities for disposable food packaging such as paper straws. North America is expected to witness the fastest CAGR growth of 6.6% because of the rising consumer propensity toward reusable and recyclable products in the region.

How Competitive is the Market?

Recent developments and breakthroughs in technology, mergers, acquisitions, tie-ups, and partnerships within the companies involved in manufacturing compostable straws are expected to create lucrative opportunities for market growth during the forecast period.

In July 2022, Lamipak, one of the industry leaders in aseptic packaging products and solutions, announced the launch of its U-shape paper straw solutions for the Indian market. Lamipak presently has its U-shape paper straw production line based in China, with plans to expand its capacity in Indonesia. When fully ramped up, both paper straw lines will have a combined total of more than 200 million paper straws per month, with an additional 100 million straws per month added in 2023.

In April 2022: UFlex Limited, a flexible packaging material solution and polymer science company, launched its initiative to bring a sustainable change to its fold by establishing India’s first U-shaped paper straw production line for its aseptic liquid packaging business. This production line was being set up at its existing aseptic liquid packaging plant in Sanand, Gujarat.

The compostable straws is witnessing a notable demand from various industries because of the initiative taken to minimize the usage of plastic products. In last few years, beverages industry experienced exponential growth and fast development due to increase in the restaurants, cafes, hotels, food outlets and catering services.

This led to a sudden increase in the demand of compostable straws worldwide. Technological advancements led to a need of online delivery platforms which become an additive advantage to increase in the demand of compostable straws market. Additionally, to bring sustainability government has set eco-friendly rules across all the countries of the world.

Due to all these factors compostable straws will gain growing market demand globally in the coming future.

Compostable Straws Market: Market Dynamics

Growth in demand for compostable straws is expected to grow strongly for several reasons. Due to the non-biodegradability property of plastics has become a major factor behind the growth of compostable straws market demand. To minimize the soil and water pollution government has taken stringent steps against the use of plastic.

This has impacted positively on the rise of compostable straws demand. Furthermore, increasing consumer’s awareness towards the negative environmental impacts of plastic products is to be expected to propel the market demand growth of compostable straws in the forecasted period.

There are few factors which affect negatively on the demand of compostable straws. Compostable straws also require industrial composting requirements, which means that the consumers as well as manufacturer must have access to commercial compost facility, which are available only in certain parts of the world. Some compostable straws like glass also require specific temperature for them to be broken down if they have to be recycled and reused.

Additionally, like any other industry packaging industry also witnessed the negative impacts during COVID-19 pandemic. The compostable straws market has also impacted negatively as beverage industry has suffered during the pandemic. However, overall the global compostable straws market is estimated to expand with remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.

Compostable Straws Market: Regional Outlook

In the East and South Asia region, due to the rise in restrictions and ban on the usage of plastic by the governments across all the countries, will propel the compostable straws market growth. Among East Asian countries, China has become the dominant market, considering major consumption of compostable straws and out of East Asian countries compostable straws will witness a remarkable market growth of compostable straws due to the fast expansion of the food & beverage sector.

North America is a notable shareholder of a compostable straws market. Canada has become the first North American country to fully prohibit single-use plastic products. The European government’s initiative to ban plastic straws has started to spread at a faster rate all over the Europe.

Developing regions such as Latin America and the Middle East and Africa is going to be the next demanding market for compostable straws in the forecasted period.

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Efficient Single Nozzle With Excellent Price-to-Performance Ratio

Efficient Single Nozzle With Excellent Price-to-Performance Ratio

The Single Shot H6300/… offers the best price-to-performance ratio in the field of single nozzles and boasts optimum temperature control. The extension to the range with hardened nozzle tips and Single-hole and Hot Tip Torpedo ­– as are also used with the Vario Shot – increases the application possibilities of this nozzle many times over.

The Single Shot comes in two sizes and is suitable for the production of small and medium-sized injection mouldings with a shot weight of up to 800 g and immersion depths of over 170 mm.

Maximum flexibility

The interchangeability of the relevant wear parts, including tips and melt chambers and also the thermocouple, facilitates servicing and maintenance. The heating unit, which is connected to the body of the nozzle with just one control circuit, guarantees a uniform temperature over the full length of the nozzle.

Because of the suitably adapted heating-capacity distribution and the gentle conveyance of the melt through generously-dimensioned flow channels, a homogeneous temperature profile and low-shear mould filling are ensured. Through the optimised position of the thermocouple and the efficient insulation from the mould, plastics with a more limited temperature range can also be reliably processed.

Compact design

The aims pursued when developing the nozzle were to achieve the largest possible melt throughput plus a compact design and maximum stability. The construction with only one control circuit reduces the time required for design. In connection with the focus on good insulation from the mould, the energy requirement for the Single Shot during use is particularly low.

Best price-to-performance ratio

The Single Shot nozzle offers the best price-to-performance ratio in the field of single nozzles, but users do not have to dispense with a variety of injection options. A range of torpedoes and screw-on melt chamber variants are, for example, available. In addition to the classical pin gate, these also permit the nozzle geometry to be readily introduced into the cavity plate and, in the event of wear, allow rapid restoration of the gate quality. Extended melt chambers are available for gates to free-form surfaces or sub-runners with a sprue.

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Mechanical Hasco Limit Switches Offer Increased Process Reliability

Mechanical Hasco Limit Switches Offer Increased Process Reliability

In the field of injection moulding, the precise monitoring of the position of moving mould parts makes an important contribution to process reliability. For example, exact information on the final positions of ejector assemblies as well as other moving mould components such as core pullers and stripper plates is of particular importance.

Precise information on the end-position of motion sequences

The new mechanical HASCO limit switches Z1430/… allow a variety of applications for the accurate monitoring of the position of such moving components, both in injection moulding tools and in punching tools.

The limit switches, which can be used at a maximum mould temperature of 140 °C, can be easily adjusted via the HASCO excenter unit Z14300/…. The proven actuation switching range Sa of 0.8 mm can be adjusted via the excenter unit.

Protective circuit prevents malfunctions

The limit switches operate as a normal open contact, whereby an electronic “contact” is closed on pressing the switch. An internal protective circuit protects HASCO limit switches from damage if the supply voltage connections are mixed up, and ensures that no malfunction occurs that would lead to the ignition of an undesired signal. The testing and adjustment of the limit switch is carried out by the battery-operated testing device Z 141/3.

The limit switches are connected via three-pin connecting cables Z14301/… – Z14304/… with straight or 90° angled connector, both to the mould control and, if necessary, to the testing device. The flexible limit switches are available in vertical and horizontal design, which are equipped as desired with a male connector or a female connector for the connecting cable.

Maximum process reliability

With the new mechanical HASCO limit switches, mould damage can be effectively avoided and process reliability significantly improved.

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HASCO at the Moulding Expo

HASCO at the Moulding Expo

As a full-service provider with a portfolio of more than 100,000 products, HASCO offers everything for modern mouldmaking from a single source. In addition to numerous new and further developments, digitisation will be one of the main areas of focus during the Moulding Expo. User-friendly tools, an update of the HASCO App, interesting CAD features and other digital services will be presented live on the HASCO Stand 1/G53.

Mould Base Technology

The new mechanical limit switches Z1430/… are used predominantly for the precise monitoring of the position of ejector assemblies. A variety of application possibilities also exist where exact information on the final positions of other parts is needed. Mould damage can thus be effectively avoided and process reliability significantly increased.

The innovative HASCO Mould Tag A5910/… digitalises standard mould units in injection moulding tools and enables unambiguous identification with certification of quality. The Mould Tag is built as standard into all two-stage ejectors. The RFID tag (Radio Frequency Identification) can be read out direct via the new HASCO App, showing informative product-relevant data.

Exceptional combination possibilities are offered by HASCO’s extensively enlarged cooling range. In addition to the flexibly combinable standard components, cooling elements made of stainless steel, clean-break temperature control systems, high-temperature ranges and multicoupling systems offer constructive, safe and reliable solutions.

In addition to the standard multicoupling system, the new USA (ZI) and French (FRA) systems are now also available as open or closed versions with valve, as well as the clean-break multicoupling system as a HT version with flat sealing front surfaces.

New sealing plugs Z9425/…/VA of stainless steel for sealing off drilled cooling holes and for diverting the cooling medium within the cooling circuit, as well as socket pipe plugs Z9410/… with special FKM O-ring and Z 9410HT/…/VA with high-temperature FKM O-ring round off the cooling range.

The ejector portfolio, with around 600 additional new versions, offers maximum flexibility in demoulding. With a total of 26 product groups and 5,500 variants, HASCO’s range of ejectors covers virtually all applications in mouldmaking.

Two new posters, one with an overview of the temperature control elements and the other with a table relating to the ejector portfolio, offer optimum help when it comes to selecting the right article.

Hot Runner Technology

The innovative, additively manufactured HASCO Streamrunner with maximum design freedom creates, through the free three-dimensional design of the runners, completely new possibilities in multi-component injection moulding. Different plastic components or colours can be spread over a very small space and the runners can be intertwined.

With the new interchangeable needle valve pre-chamber Vario Shot Xgate, HASCO has extended its proven nozzle portfolio. Individually geared to the particular application, two new variants of the Vario Shot Xgate offer the ideal solution for amorphous or semi-crystalline plastics. The gate area and contact surfaces can be variably designed for application-specific temperature control.

The Primezone H1281/… range of control units boasts outstanding control accuracy, intuitive operating comfort and wide-ranging diagnosis functions. The touch display and the latest software technologies enable simple and intuitive operation, similar to modern smartphones. With the new, smooth-running Co-Cart trolley, perfect and safe positioning of all control units directly next to the mould is ensured.

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UNITED CAPS Features New Products, Sustainability Initiatives, at ProPak Asia

UNITED CAPS Features New Products, Sustainability Initiatives, at ProPak Asia

New products, sustainability focus, and an update on the status of the UNITED CAPS plant in Malaysia will be featured at the show.

UNITED CAPS, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, today reported that the company will be exhibiting at ProPak Asia, bringing new products and innovations and an update on its CLOSE TO YOU and sustainability strategies.

UNITED CAPS will be located in Hall 103, booth AR41 in the French pavilion at the show, which is scheduled for 14 to 17 June at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Thailand. ProPak Asia, the regional’s number one international trade event for Food, Drink & Pharmaceutical Processing & Packaging Technology, is a must-attend industry event in Asia, for Asia. At the show, key UNITED CAPS executives and experts will be available to answer visitor questions, suggest solutions and explain UNITED CAPS strategies that are in place to provide a unique level of support to the Asian Pacific region, including its manufacturing plant in Malaysia.

“We are excited to again be present at this important event,” said Astrid Hoffmann-Leist, Chief Innovation & Communication Officer, who is stationed in Malaysia and who is responsible for all business activities in the Asia Pacific region in her additional role as Business Director. “In this thirtieth year of the event, we will be bringing two brand-new products debuting in Asia for the first time, as well as a range of other UNITED CAPS products that serve the needs of Asian customers.”

Featured at the show

At ProPak Asia, UNITED CAPS will be highlighting three products that are especially important for the region. These include:

  • SAFE-TE, a premium infant nutrition solution for Asia, engineered with impenetrable security technologies and exceptional hygiene features, including UNITED CAPS’ industry-leading clean scoop chamber and its DropDown Lock tamper-evident technology that offer added convenience for new parents.
  • Bump Cap, an innovative one-of-a-kind solution designed to reduce global food waste by making it easy to determine whether food products continue to be safe to consume. This intelligent freshness indicator is designed to change the way people think about what a cap can do and how they can actively fight food waste. The Bump Cap makes it easy to determine if contents have begun to degrade. Not only is reducing food waste important for the planet, but this alone also reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Once beverage begins to degrade, bumps occur on the top of the cap, giving a tactile indicator of freshness. The Bump Cap is making its Asian debut at the show.
  • 23 H-PAK, a brand-new and innovative approach to tethered closures for carton packaging, one of the first to be brought to market and also debuting in Asia at the show. Its cutting-edge design provides a clean and smooth opening, cutting through the prelaminated hole with minimal effort. It has an audible click when opening, a satisfying sound that lets consumers know their closure is in the perfect open position. Once opened, it is in the perfect position for use, providing optimised no-drip flow of product during dispensing.

A wide range of other solutions from UNITED CAPS will also be on display in the UNITED CAPS booth. This includes closures made from post-consumer recycled material, closures that are lightweighted to require less plastic, and closures that are recyclable for a more circular lifecycle approach.

“At UNITED CAPS, we are committed to leaving the world better than we found it,” said CEO Benoit Henckes. “The solutions we are presenting at ProPak Asia are well aligned with this goal. We are especially pleased to be bringing two unique, first-in-the-world solutions to ProPak Asia, the Bump Cap and the 23 H-PAK. These solutions demonstrate our ongoing efforts to deliver world-class functionality and sustainability. We are also delighted with the performance of our plant in Kulim, Malaysia, a key element of our CLOSE TO YOU strategy that helps us better serve the Asia Pacific region and brings us closer to customers to ensure we understand their needs and respond effectively to them.”

Henckes notes that the Malaysia staff has become a cohesive team of some 30 team members in a state-of-the-art facility who delivered close to 70 million closures to the region in 2022.

Visitors to the UNITED CAPS booth will have many opportunities to learn more about UNITED CAPS’ dedication to bringing more sustainable, safe and innovative packaging to market and its UNITED WE STAND and CLOSE TO YOU messaging.

To schedule a one-on-one meeting with UNITED CAPS experts during the show, please contact monika.d@duomedia.com. UNITED CAPS experts present at the show will include Astrid Hoffmann-Leist, Chief Innovation & Communication Officer and Business Director APAC.

For more information about products and services from UNITED CAPS, please visit www.unitedcaps.com

 

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