Applications
Healthcare
LiceComb Engineering Limited is the new trading name for The Health and Beauty Company
The Health and Beauty Company, an Aberdeen based company, with links back to the early days of the plastics industry and beyond, has changed its trading name to LIceComb Engineering to reflect more closely its presence as the leading lice comb supplier.
Bioscience Company Lab901 acquired by Agilent Technologies
Edinburgh bioscience company, Lab901, developers and manufacturers of the ScreenTape System for rapid analysis of DNA and protein, has been acquired by Agilent Technologies Inc, the world’s premier measurement company.
Ban on infant feeding bottles produced from polycarbonate
Following an EU Directive, the Scottish Government has introduced a ban on infant feeding bottles manufactured from polycarbonate, contrary to the scientific opinion of the European Food Standards Agency.
Other Items on Healthcare Applications from the SPRA Archives
News reports in the SPRA Archives on lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences relating to applications of plastics and rubber in the healthcare market.
Electronics
Other Items on Electronics Applications from the SPRA Archives
News reports in the SPRA Archives on lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences relating to applications of polymers in electronics.
Packaging
Other Items on Packaging from the SPRA Archives
News reports in the SPRA Archives on lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences relating to applications of plastics and rubber in packaging.
Other Markets
Kibosh wins UK competition for best innovation pitch
Ross Dickinson received two awards at the UK finals of The Pitch competition for entrepreneurs for his novel Kibosh Emergency Pipe Repair device, which has been designed by Ross and manufactured by Scottish plastics companies.
Be Inspired to Innovate for Your Future
The EDTC event ‘Be Inspired to Innovate for Your Future’ gave an insight into the experiences of a number of entrepreneurs in bringing their product from concept to market.
Innovation in Plastics Design: ‘What it Takes to Win the Horner’s Award’
At the June SPRA meeting, John McLoughlin, POLYnnovation consultancy, described the design development of Durakerb®, a kerbstone made from recycled polyethylene and polypropylene. It was the 2008 winner of the Horners’ Award for Plastics Innovation and Design.
Polymers in pipeline stopping solutions from Sarco Stopper Limited
SPRA Corporate Member, Sarco Stopper Ltd, has developed a range of pipe stopping solutions for gas, oil, water and foodstuff pipelines using inflatable devices produced from rubber latex by dipping and coating techniques.
Potential for Plastics and Rubber in Low Cost Solar Thermal Collectors
George Loumakis provided and overview of solar thermal collectors and explored the potential for polymeric materials in the design of low cost solar thermal collectors.
Engineering Thermoplastics: families, properties, applications and selection
Peter Burke outlined the properties and applications of a range of engineering thermoplastics available from Ticona UK, identified their potential in solar energy collectors and demonstrated materials selection procedures.
Plans to Enlarge the Production of Car Tyres at Michelin’s Dundee Plant
Plans have been announced which will safeguard jobs and create new jobs at the Michelin tyre manufacturer’s plant in Dundee.
Other Items on Applications in Other Markets from the SPRA Archives
News reports in the SPRA Archives on lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences relating to applications of plastics and rubber in other markets.
