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Japanese UP resin production falls
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J a p a n e s e UP resin production falls JAPANESE p r o d u c t i o n o f unsaturated polyester (UP) resin, of which a b o u t 75% is used in composites, is falling, according to Plastics Industry News. Production in the years 1989 and 1990 was, respectively, 257 700 tonnes and 273 181 tonnes. In 1991 production fell to 263 297 tonnes. The projected figure for 1992 is 261 0 0 0 t o n n e s . T h e s e drops were caused by the recession affecting J a p a n and other countries. A b o u t 40% of t h e UP resin u s e d in reinforced plastic is used in the construction industry, 13% in
transportation, mainiymarine craft, and 27% is used in other applications such as w a t e r tanks, pipes, a n d sports and leisure products. Takeda Chemical is starting production of glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP). using phenolic resin. Sumitomo Bakelite is producing a phenolic resin sheet moulding compound (SMC). C o m p a n i e s considering entering into production of phenolic resin include Hitachi Chemical, D a i n i p p o n Ink & Chemical, S h o w a Kobunshi and Gunei Chemical.
i n RTM specialist me Database lists branches out European into Europe plastics recyclers A database listing firms in A BRTISH firm that proEurope that recycle plastics, duces injection machines including composites, covers and moulds for resin trans460 c o m p a n i e s from 11 fer moulding (RTM), Plastech T r of Gunislake has, countries. The software, written by formed Plastech RTM Systhe Belgian Fabriplast Asso- tems in Den Bosch, The ciation, gives the addresses, N e t h e r l a n d s . The D u t c h and fax and telephone num- company will distribute the bers for each of its entries. machinery manufactured by The programme is available its UK sister firm and will on IBM-compatible 3.5 inch make moulds for RTM. Plastech RTM Systems; diskettes. Yves Lambert, Fabrime- tel: + 31-73-220852; fax: + 31-73-210029 tal; tel: + 32-2-510-25-07.
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PLASTICS LIMITED
[ ] UK plan t to make v e h i c l e parts opens Autopress Composites of Winsford, UK, owned by D u t c h resin m a k e r DSM, recently had its official opening. T h e 7500 m 2 p l a n t wM supply the UK auto"motiVe i n d u s t r y With reinforced plastic p a r t s including moulded thermoset components. DSM Resins UK,," tel: + 44=(0) 51;355-617-; f a x : + 4 4 - ( 0 ) 51-3571282.
m~mCompany ~ name change The UK's R o t h e r h a m based firm: Orkot Engineering Plastics has c h a n g e d its n a m e to Orkot t o accurately reflect: t h e k i n d Of products that it makes~ The c o m p a n y : m a k e s Orkot f a b r i c reinforced plastic rather than engineering plastics. T h e material can be used in bearings in applications w h e r e lubrication i s difficult.:: : : : O r k o t ; tel: : + 4 4 (0) 709-376044; fax: + 44-(0) 709-374819.
FRP MOULDING PERFECTED
WORLD LEADERS IN LOW PRESSURE MOULDING TECHNIQUES Benefits of our system include: 9 9 9 9
High daily production capacity Low tooling costs Ideal for production of 500 to 20,000 mouldings More cost effective that contact mouldings if run exceeds 500 units per annum 9 Technology easily learnt and trouble free 9 Design help offered
For full information contact Express Plastics Ltd, 8 Beccles Road, Loddon, Norfolk NR14 6JL. Tel (44) 0508 28000. Fax (44) 0508 28764.
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REINFORCED PLASTICS NOVEMBER 1992
NDUSTRY
NEWS
J a p a n e s e UP resin production falls JAPANESE p r o d u c t i o n o f unsaturated polyester (UP) resin, of which a b o u t 75% is used in composites, is falling, according to Plastics Industry News. Production in the years 1989 and 1990 was, respectively, 257 700 tonnes and 273 181 tonnes. In 1991 production fell to 263 297 tonnes. The projected figure for 1992 is 261 0 0 0 t o n n e s . T h e s e drops were caused by the recession affecting J a p a n and other countries. A b o u t 40% of t h e UP resin u s e d in reinforced plastic is used in the construction industry, 13% in
transportation, mainiymarine craft, and 27% is used in other applications such as w a t e r tanks, pipes, a n d sports and leisure products. Takeda Chemical is starting production of glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP). using phenolic resin. Sumitomo Bakelite is producing a phenolic resin sheet moulding compound (SMC). C o m p a n i e s considering entering into production of phenolic resin include Hitachi Chemical, D a i n i p p o n Ink & Chemical, S h o w a Kobunshi and Gunei Chemical.
i n RTM specialist me Database lists branches out European into Europe plastics recyclers A database listing firms in A BRTISH firm that proEurope that recycle plastics, duces injection machines including composites, covers and moulds for resin trans460 c o m p a n i e s from 11 fer moulding (RTM), Plastech T r of Gunislake has, countries. The software, written by formed Plastech RTM Systhe Belgian Fabriplast Asso- tems in Den Bosch, The ciation, gives the addresses, N e t h e r l a n d s . The D u t c h and fax and telephone num- company will distribute the bers for each of its entries. machinery manufactured by The programme is available its UK sister firm and will on IBM-compatible 3.5 inch make moulds for RTM. Plastech RTM Systems; diskettes. Yves Lambert, Fabrime- tel: + 31-73-220852; fax: + 31-73-210029 tal; tel: + 32-2-510-25-07.
PRESS
PLASTICS LIMITED
[ ] UK plan t to make v e h i c l e parts opens Autopress Composites of Winsford, UK, owned by D u t c h resin m a k e r DSM, recently had its official opening. T h e 7500 m 2 p l a n t wM supply the UK auto"motiVe i n d u s t r y With reinforced plastic p a r t s including moulded thermoset components. DSM Resins UK,," tel: + 44=(0) 51;355-617-; f a x : + 4 4 - ( 0 ) 51-3571282.
m~mCompany ~ name change The UK's R o t h e r h a m based firm: Orkot Engineering Plastics has c h a n g e d its n a m e to Orkot t o accurately reflect: t h e k i n d Of products that it makes~ The c o m p a n y : m a k e s Orkot f a b r i c reinforced plastic rather than engineering plastics. T h e material can be used in bearings in applications w h e r e lubrication i s difficult.:: : : : O r k o t ; tel: : + 4 4 (0) 709-376044; fax: + 44-(0) 709-374819.
FRP MOULDING PERFECTED
WORLD LEADERS IN LOW PRESSURE MOULDING TECHNIQUES Benefits of our system include: 9 9 9 9
High daily production capacity Low tooling costs Ideal for production of 500 to 20,000 mouldings More cost effective that contact mouldings if run exceeds 500 units per annum 9 Technology easily learnt and trouble free 9 Design help offered
For full information contact Express Plastics Ltd, 8 Beccles Road, Loddon, Norfolk NR14 6JL. Tel (44) 0508 28000. Fax (44) 0508 28764.
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REINFORCED PLASTICS NOVEMBER 1992