NEWS
OCSiAl opens CNT facility
Luxembourg-based OCSiAl has opened its first European production plant for carbon nanotubes (CNT) in Serbia. The new 10,000 m², ISO
9001-certified facility will be dedicated to producing the company’s TUBALL nanotubes and nanotube- based products, as well as housing lines dedicated to various nanotube disper- sions, R&D, and quality control laboratories. The facility employs a modular design that enables rapid scalability and operates on hydroelectric power. “This facility’s strategic
location in Serbia will enhance the supply of advanced nanotube solutions across Europe, Asia, and the US,” said Konstantin Notman, CEO of OCSiAl Group. “It will initially produce 60 tonnes of graphene nanotubes per year; we plan to double this output with a second synthesis unit in the coming year.” �
https://ocsial.com
Injection Molding Expo to take place in Cleveland
AMI’s Injection Molding Expo will take place on November 12-13, 2025 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. The focused exhibition and dedicated conference will both be free to attend. Building on the success of the Injection Molding and Design Expos that ran in Detroit in 2022 and 2023, the exhibition takes place in its own dedicated hall adjacent to AMI’s Plastics World Expos. These include four shows focused on plastics compounding, recycling, extrusion and testing. They will be open on the same days as the Injection Molding Expo and visitors will be able to attend all expos for free. The Plastics World Expos attracted 376 exhibitors and 5,676 attendees this year. “This combination of well-established expos will create a comprehensive showcase for the plastics industry, while allowing exhibitors and visitors to benefit from focused shows with their own dedicated
AMI’s Injection Molding Expo, held in Cleveland next year, is free to attend
conference theatres,” said Andy Beevers, events director at AMI. The Injection Molding Expo is designed to help the injection moulding community identify new opportunities and learn about new technologies, materials and equipment. Visitors to the Injection Molding & Design Expo will include injection moulders, OEMs, Tier Ones, brand owners, design consultan- cies and mould makers, all operating within a wide range of end-use markets. These include the automo-
tive, packaging, electrical and electronic, medical, industrial and consumer sectors. The Expo will fill Hall A at
the venue. It will feature sup- pliers of: injection moulding machinery; ancillary equipment; automation systems; moulds; hot runners; machine and mould components; plastic resin and compounds; additives, masterbatch and liquid colours; design and analysis software; and a variety of industry services. �
https://www.injection-
moldingexpo.com
Alphagary installs new compounding line
PVC compounder Alphagary, part of Orbia’s Polymer Solutions business, has announced a signifi- cant expansion of its manufacturing facility in Altamira, Mexico. The company is installing a new
production line to process PVC materials with FDA-sanctioned ingredients, while adding 15,000 tonnes/yr to the facility’s production capacity. The expansion project
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began in July, with the new assets expected to be operational by the current quarter. Santiago Urbina, Vice President
Commercial at Orbia Alphagary, said the company has seen in- creased demand for specialised materials, particularly in sectors like healthcare and food safety, where the quality and safety are vital. �
www.alphagary.com
www.compoundingworld.com
IMAGE: AMI
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