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...
First of its kind in SA – new skills assessment centre opens
SOUTH Africa’s first Trade Test Centre, accredited to assess machine setters working in the plastic manufacturing industry, opened its doors in Diepriver on 1st...
Diarise: PIPES XIII
Emperors Palace, 6 & 7 September 2022
THE Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has released an exciting line-up of local and international speakers...
Tantec surface treatment technologies reduce time and wastage
GREENTECH Plastics Machinery, a major supplier, installer and servicer of premium European-designed plastics machinery, offers a range of high quality Tantec surface treatment systems...
SAVA: Bringing together the entire vinyls value chain under one body
THE South African Vinyls Association (SAVA) is the voluntary industry association representing the entire value chain of the local PVC industry. With the help...
Diarise – PIPES XIII – 6 & 7 September 2022
Emperors Palace Convention Centre, 64 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Johannesburg
SAPPMA – SA Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association – will present PIPES XIII in conjunction with...
Plastics Industry News
Plastics industry news on Cape Business News (CBN) focuses on innovations in sustainable materials, recycling practices, and regulatory developments in the plastics sector. CBN covers topics such as biodegradable plastics, production technology, and market trends that impact industries reliant on plastics. This sector’s news is critical for companies seeking sustainable solutions and compliance with environmental standards in plastics manufacturing.