The role of the plastic industry to the South African economy
The plastics industry plays a vital role in the success of the South African economy. It contributes to the country's [...] Read more
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The history of plastic
Plastic has become a deeply ingrained part of our modern lives. It is safe to say that our lives would [...] Read more
The benefits of plastic manufacturing standards
When manufacturing any type of product, quality if of the utmost importance. The plastic manufacturing industry is no exception to [...] Read more
How loadshedding affects the South African plastics industry
A reality of conducting business in South Africa is that you will have to face loadshedding. With rolling blackouts expected [...] Read more
Polypropylene (PP) explained
Polypropylene (PP) is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of products. This type of plastic is one of [...] Read more
Why Medicine Needs Plastic
For many people, it’s something they take for granted: the plastic packaging keeping needles sterile, the pillbox keeping critical medicine [...] Read more
All About the Frigel Ecodry Cooler
Global firm Frigel is well known for its range of cooling solutions. Their current product line includes the Ecodry 3DK, [...] Read more
A Guide to PET
Polyethene terephthalate, commonly known as PET or PETE, is a commonplace thermoplastic polymer resin that forms part of the polyester [...] Read more