SABS cautions against unverified claims of degradable plastics
SOUTH Africa generates 2.4 million tons of plastic waste every year, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). This means that every...
SAVA members pass international standards for health and safety
THE Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) is proud to announce that all three of its members who are manufacturers of PVC (or vinyl) cling...
Stop-start blackouts hinder SA’s plastics industry
PLASTICS SA Executive Director Anton Hanekom says, the local plastics industry is no exception when it comes to experiencing the negative impact of relentless...
Hybrid cables save installation space
MOTION plastics and cable manufacturer, igus, has introduced its new readycable hybrid cables suitable for drive technology from Siemens and SEW-EURODRIVE.
Save installation space and...
PCR bucket and drum overcomes technical challenges
POLYOAK Packaging is one of the leading rigid plastic packaging suppliers in Southern Africa and its commitment to maximising post-consumer recyclate (PCR) in its...
SAPPMA members surpass industry quality expectations
In a country where poor service delivery, broken promises made by politicians, failing infrastructure and interrupted power supply have become the norm, it is...
SA’s vinyl industry remains committed to ensuring a lead-free environment
Various newspaper reports have been doing the rounds recently about the danger of lead poisoning facing South Africans. Although lead (Pb) continues to be...
SAPPMA’s Pipes XIII showcases innovation and excellence in the Plastic Pipe Industry
The PIPES XIII Conference hosted by the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) and the Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) on 6 and...
Advanced plastics for longer industrial equipment life
TECHNOLOGICALLY advanced materials have revolutionised many applications in the industrial environment with engineered plastics able to outperform and outlast steel in heavy-duty applications such...
World Cleanup Day at Little Princess Vlei
World Cleanup Day occurs annually on the third Saturday every September on a global scale. The aim is to raise awareness of the mismanaged...
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