Organized by Taitra and the TPIA (Taiwan Plastics Industry Association), today (16) the 2017 PLASCOM TAIWAN has drawn to a successful close. As the first year of the Show, we have accommodated more than 5,600 international and domestic buyers, with almost 500 of them joined us from overseas. With the top 10 buyer countries (areas) (in orders), China, Japan, India, Vietnam, Thailand, the US, Korea, Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia, the Show has become a professional platform for international procurement. ..... MORE

Today, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) held a pre-exhibition press conference for 2017 PLASCOM TAIWAN at the GIS KHSP Convention Center VIP Lounge. ..... MORE

When we talk about long fiber reinforced thermoplastics (L.F.R.T.), international chemical manufacturers like BASF, Ticona and Toray are the first company names that come to our mind. In Taiwan, GRECO is the pioneer company that produces L.F.R.T. There are two reasons why it is difficult to manufacture such material in Taiwan: its high technical requirements and high equipment threshold. ..... MORE

Plastic wastes as feedstocks are helping pedal the wheels of a closed-loop economy through energy recovery technologies that are able to extract valuable products such as oil, gas and electricity from solid wastes, says Angelica Buan. .... MORE

Today, Chiao Fu Material held a seminar on Applications for Biomass Materials and Composites in the Plastic Industry Development Center, attracting many customers and professionals in the industry. During this event, Chiao Fu Material not only shared its biodegradable, .... MORE

In 2002, Taiwan introduced the first phase of plastic bag reduction measures to cut down people's reliance on single-use plastic bags and raise environmental awareness. Government departments, public and private schools, department stores, shopping centers, wholesale stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, fast-food restaurants and other major retail establishments were required to charge customers for plastic bags and stop using plastic disposable tableware. .... MORE