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Introduction
                                                                   5
                                                         Letter From The Chair

                                                                   6
                                                   Meet the ARMO Board of Directors

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                                        2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase

                                     QCAT Mirage 7000 – Australia				                       14
                                     CNH Twin Tank: Adblue attached to Diesel Tank – Turkey 16
                                     Assault Boat – China				                               18
                                     Deep Sea Fish Farming Cage – China			                  20
                                     Gunner Kennels® – USA				                              22
                                     Intimidator GC1K Series – USA 			                      24
                                     Surface-Supplied Dive Equipment – Italy		              26
                                     Delete Yourself Chair – Luxembourg 			                 27
                                     Ponente – Italy 					28
                                     WOW & DOUBLE U – Italy 				                            30
                                     Low Lita Low Chair – Italy                             32
                                     Reusable Packing System for Carding Wires – India      34
                                     Cucun & Longchamp Boutique – Italy			                  36
                                     Trail Shreda Mountain Bike Training Aid – South Africa 38
                                     Temporary Shelter for Disaster Events – Mexico		       42
                                     Ciotola Arena Flower Pots – Italy			                   44
                                     The RotoVelli – South Africa				                       46

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                                                         All the World in a Spin
                                                      by Paul Nugent, MNOP – USA

                                                                  53
                                Rotational Moulding and Design - The Perfect Match for Amazing Products
                                         by Roberto Paoli, Designer and Slide Art Director – Italy

                                                                  56
                                        Design and Production Evolution Collaboration for Success
                                                  by Martin Spencer, Unique Roto – UK

                                                                  60
                                      The ARMSA Student Design Competition – Sponsored by Sasol
                                             by Nick Agget, Sasol Chemicals – South Africa

                                                                  64
                     Pushing the boundary of the rotomoulding process by introducing a new roto polyamide-6 material
                                         for higher temperatures and lighter weight applications
                                                 by Aldo Quaratino, Matrix Polymers – UK

                                                                  66
                                              Advancing the Rotational Molding Work Cell
                                             by Adam Covington, Ferry Industries, Inc. – USA

                                                                  68
                                                 Roto Industry Awards Ceremony 2020
                                                by Michael Curnow, PSD Rotoworx Pty Ltd

                                                                  74
                                     Working with Customers to drive rotational moulding technology.
                                                     by Martin Spencer, Persico Spa

                                                                  77
                                                   ARMO Announcements / Calendar

                                                                  79
                                                    Credits / Sponsors & Advertising

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

Create attractive, innovative, practical, and economically
     viable products through Rotational Moulding
Welcome to the second annual edition of the ARMO
(Affiliation of Rotational Moulding Organisations) Rotational
                                                                “ARMO and its Affiliates mission
Moulding Product Showcase. This publication has been            is to educate and inform the
created to show the world what a fantastic process
Rotational Moulding is and how it can be used to create         international design community
innovative, attractive, practical, and economically viable      of the possibilities that are
products.
                                                                becoming available using the
With the invaluable support of our sponsors, this publication
will be used throughout the world, both within and outside
                                                                rotational moulding process.”
the industry, to raise the profile of rotational moulding.
Inside is an overview of what is possible including what is     development. These materials can offer infinite application
the current state and advances in processing technology,        and design possibilities for the future of the process. The
materials, and technology updates. We take a look at how        advances in process control offer consistency in production,
technology is opening up possibilities for designers and        productivity, and finish that can lead to quality levels way
OEM’s and offer examples of innovative products from            beyond those associated with the Rotational Moulding
around the world in our ‘Product Showcase’.                     process in the past.

The Rotational Moulding industry is beginning to engage         The Rotational Moulding industry is expanding at an
the greater design community regarding the freedom the          unprecedented rate with the total number of moulders
process allows in shape and form and for both aesthetic         probably having more than doubled over the last 10 years.
and industrial products. The ability of the process to          ARMO currently has 12 affiliates around the world working
manufacture one-part designs (that using other processes        together to advance and promote the rotational moulding
would require multiple parts and assembly), saves on time       process worldwide. This is giving us an ever-growing
and costs, and allows designers to think in a very different    pool of entrepreneurial innovators who are expanding the
way. This makes Rotational Moulding an attractive option for    possibilities of the process. ARMO, through its Affiliates,
a wide range of product applications, as you will see inside.   will continue to educate and inform industry, designers, and
                                                                OEMs worldwide to ensure quality and integrity underscore
ARMO and its Affiliates’ mission is to educate and inform the   the reputation of the process.
international design community of the possibilities that are
becoming available using the Rotational Moulding process.       Sincerely,
We are also reaching out to the OEM’s and demonstrating
that with more efficient automated machines we can offer
the consistency, quality, and cost effectiveness over and
above that of other plastic processes.

New machinery advances include semi- and fully-                 Martin Spencer
automated machines that are improving the efficiency            ARMO Chair
and productivity of the industry. Around the world, fully
‘lights out’ production cells are now fully operational in
producing mouldings with no labour input. The increased
use of automation is changing the image of the industry.
The advances in machinery control and electrically-heated
tools has opened a whole range of materials that have now
become practical to rotationally mould. These include ABS,
PVA, Polycarbonate, and Peek along with many others under

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MEET THE ARMO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

                                   AFR, an association founded in accordance with Law 1901, brings
                                   together rotomoulders, suppliers of materials, accessories and
                                   raw materials, engineering and design firms and centres of
                                   training and expertise. Its principal goal is to increase awareness
                                   of the rotomoulding process and to identify and promote new
Frédéric Jennequin
                                   market sectors in the French-speaking world. AFR’s goal is to
f.jennequin@rotomoulage.org
AFR - Association Francophone      expand, to share its expertise, to interact with its members and
du Rotomoulage                     to cater to their needs.
rotomoulage.org

                                   Anipac’s mission is to promote the integral development of the
                                   productive chain within the Mexican plastic sector, and also to
                                   produce tangible benefits to its associated companies through
Horacio Lobo Zertuche              the necessary elements that assure its global competitiveness.
horacio@versaplas.com
ANIPAC - The Mexican Plastic
Association
anipac.com

                                   ARM promotes, educates, and inspires the rotomolding industry.
                                   ARM helps rotomolders make better parts and reduce scrap
                                   through on-line and in-person education. Our website offers
                                   members a wealth of on-demand training geared specifically to
Bill Spenceley                     rotational molders. We are often told that ARM is unique in our
bspenceley@flexahopper.com
ARM - Association of Rotational
                                   members’ eagerness to share with one another.
Molders
rotomolding.org

                                   Our mission is to do everything possible to help the rotational
                                   moulding industry and our members thrive. We will achieve
                                   this by working to contribute to the overall stability and
                                   integrity of the Rotational Moulding industry. By encouraging
Scott Magill                       and promoting research and development within the Rotational
scott@ptq.com.au
ARMA/RotoConnect -                 Moulding industry. We will encourage and promote fair trading
Association of Rotational Mould-   practices by our members. And liaise and cooperate with other
ers Australasia                    organisations of a similar nature on a world-wide basis in the
rotationalmoulding.com
                                   best interest of this associations members. We will promote
                                   the process of Rotational Moulding wherever an appropriate
                                   opportunity exists.

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MEET THE ARMO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Technical Expertise
is in our DNA
Matrix Polymers is an expert in rotational
moulding materials and is committed to
achieving global growth through innovation,
teamwork and developing partnerships.
Our Vision - To ethically develop the rotational
moulding industry through providing growth
opportunities for our people and customers.

Tel: +44 (0)1604 789100
Sales: sales@matrixpolymers.com
Technical: technical@matrixpolymers.com
matrixpolymers.com
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                                   The Nordic Association of Rotational Moulders (Nordic ARM)
                                   was founded in 2007 by a small group of enthusiastic Rotational
                                   Moulders. Nordic ARM was established to provide a forum
                                   where manufacturers, suppliers, consultants and others
Jon Backman                        from the rotational moulding industry in Iceland, Denmark,
jon.backman@saeplast.com
                                   Norway, Sweden and Finland could come together to exchange
Nordic Association of Rotational
Moulders (Nordic ARM)              information, promote the market in rotomoulding and encourage
nordicarm.org                      the use of rotomoulded products in new applications.

                                   The mission of the ‘ROTOPOL’ Association is developing the
                                   rotational molding technology in Poland and in neighboring
                                   countries by supporting research at the universities and
Dr. Marek Szostak                  rotomolding companies, promoting this method of polymer
Marek.Szostak@put.poznan.pl
                                   processing in the plastics industry and taking care of economic
“ROTOPOL” Association
rotopol.put.poznan.pl              interests of association members. The Association also promotes
                                   the scientific and technical solutions resulting from the research
                                   inspired by members of the Association.

                                   RPC-CPPIA’s mission is to stay with the industry policies, trend,
                                   and latest technologies at home and aboard, establish the most
                                   professional and high efficient sharing and communication
Peter Yan
peteryyx@163.com                   forum for local members and worldwide counterparts, together,
RPC-CPPIA                          reasonably and smartly expand the industry and promote the
chinarotomoulding.com              healthy and sustainable development.

                                   The mission of StAR is to engender the development and growth of
                                   a world class rotational moulding industry in India and the region
                                   by focusing on its members requirements for global knowledge,
                                   business and technical knowhow, education, awareness and
                                   networking; all to enable high-tech / high-quality rotomoulding
Ravi Mehra                         helping to expand and grow the market for rotomoulded products
MARAMEHRA@aol.com
Society of Asian Rotomoulders
                                   and solutions it offers in the region by encouraging contacts,
(StAR)                             networking and interaction between its members; promoting
starasia.org                       goodwill and camaraderie for mutual benefits.

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                                     ARM-CE represents the interests of ARM-CE members towards
                                     national authorities and organizations. Maintaining a live linking
                                     to other national rotomoulding associations as to represent
                                     ARM-CE members interests and to keep members informed
                                     about global activities in the rotomoulding world.
Oliver Wandres
ow@maus-gmbh.de
ARM-CE - Association of Rotational
Moulders Central Europe
rotational-moulding.de

                                     ARMSA’s mission is to serve, promote and grow the Rotational
                                     Moulding industry with integrity and commitment.

Wayne Wiid
wayne@pioneerplastics.co.za
ARMSA - Association of Rotational
Moulders Southern Africa
armsa.co.za

                                     The BPF Rotational Moulding Group was founded in 1978 and
                                     represents and promotes the interests of all those involved in
Martin Spencer                       the rotational moulding process – these include small and large
martin@uniqueroto.com                sized moulders, material suppliers, machinery manufacturers,
BPF Rotational Moulders Group
bpf.co.uk                            ancillary equipment suppliers and service providers.

                                     The mission for IT-RO is to further the Rotational Moulding
                                     Industry and assist all its members in growing their businesses
                                     through quality education and resources. IT-RO’s objectives
                                     are to enhance rotomoulding knowledge in all its facets:
Katia Zoppetti
katia.zoppetti@dramsrl.com           raw materials, tooling, machinery, auxiliary equipment and
IT-RO Italia Rotazionale             complementary accessories; and to promote our technology to
it-ro.it
                                     develop the market for rotomoulded products.

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QCat Mirage 7000
                             A truly unsinkable vessel, with a quiet, effortless, and luxurious ride.
                             Designed and rotomoulded by Quantum Cat Marine Pty Ltd, Mooloolaba Queensland – Australia

                             The QCat Mirage 7000 is a composite              Constructed from a composite of resins,
                             catamaran with a moulded hull that has           polymer alloy, foam and quadraxial glass
                             been designed to perform in all conditions.      cloth to create a state of the art material,
                             Of critical importance is that the boat be       the QCat is in a class of its own.
                             unsinkable.
                             To achieve this, the
                             internal hull cavity
                             has approximately
                             5 cubic metres of
                             70kg/m2 high density
                             polyurethane foam,
                             which chemically
                             welds to the internal
                             hull surface and a
                             full length structural
                             aluminium space
                             frame. This makes
                             the hull incredibly

Constructed from a           strong and absolutely
                             unsinkable. The effect
composite of resins,         of this also gives both

polymer alloy, foam, and     a high thermal and
                             acoustic value, making
quadraxial glass cloth to    for an extremely quite
                             ride i.e no drumming or
create a state of the art    hull slap.
material, the QCat is in a                                                    Rotomoulded using a high performance
                             Designer and boat builder Michael Bennet         polymer alloy, Bio TP Seal, developed
class of its own.            has decades of experience in the marine          by Total Petrochemicals and Refining
                             industry, starting with high end kayaks and      SA/NV, ,manufactured under licence
                             moving through to his latest QCat designs.       by Vision Plastics and supplied by local
                             Whether it be for leisure, fishing, water taxi   powder supplier Price Plastics. Moulded
                             or work horse, this craft satisfies the need     on a proprietary machine using a mould
                             for a 4WD of the waterways and its design        manufactured in house, one of the key
                             responds to a need for “workhorse” sturdy        aspects of this unique foamed product is the
                             vessel that is stable, reliable and uses the     necessary addition of a chemical layer that
                             best of the rotational moulding process          enables the foam to bond completely to the
                             including highly technical moulded in metal      composite resin hull.
                             frames and advanced foaming techniques to
QCat Mirage 7000             achieve strength and buoyancy.                   https://www.quantumcat.com/au/the-qcat/

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CNH Twin tank: Adblue
                           attached to Diesel Tank
                           Using plastic over metal.
                           Mold produced by Persico Spa – Italy, and product rotomoulded by Floteks A.Ş. – Turkey

                           Plastic fuel tanks have gained widespread        Floteks A.Ş., established in 1982, was the
                           use and market share against metal fuel          first rotomoulder in Turkey and is today
                           tanks. The main advantages of using plastic      a well-known company in this technology
                           over metal is the weight saving, formability,    around the world. They are operating in
                           and corrosion resistance.                        the automotive sector as a sub-industry
                                                                            manufacturer since 1983 and are an
                           Many lower volume automotive companies           organization certified with ISO 9001, ISO-TS
                           use the benefit of plastic by producing their    16949, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and ISO-TS
                           fuel tanks via the rotomoulding technique.       22241-1 standards.
                           They cooperate with rotomoulders globally
                           to produce their plastic fuel tanks. Attaching   CNH specify in their design to use a material
                           the environmentally important Adblue Tanks       from: Schulman, the leading supplier of
                           to Diesel tanks using the vast formability of    High Performance, Rotomoulding Powders
                           rotomoulding technology gives an advantage       in Europe with its trademark, and powder
                           to the OEM’s.                                    ICORENER. The grade provided is a
                                                                            crosslinkable HDPE based grade called
This main advantage        CNH is a global leader for the automotive and    ICORENER 1505.
                           agricultural industry and through their 12
of using plastic over      brands make vehicles that keep agriculture       This grade has a very high impact resistance,

metal is the weight        and industry growing. They have certain fuel
                           tanks that are very challenging by not only
                                                                            outstanding ESCR and excellent thermal
                                                                            resistance. The ICORENER 1505 is a unique.
saving, formability, and   the complex shape, deep and hard to heat         cross-linkable PE due to its low odor and is

corrosion resistance.      areas and the number of inserts, but also
                           require very tight tolerances with the Adblue
                                                                            less hazardous which makes it more safe to
                                                                            work with for the production workers.
                           tank attached to the Dieseltank.
                                                                            www.persico.com
                           Due to Floteks A.Ş. expertise in rotomoulding    www.floteks.com.tr
                           complicated technical parts, CNH let’s this
                           product to be rotomoulded by Floteks. CNH’s
                           standard is producing very high-quality
                           parts and especially with this twin tank,
                           higher specifications are required. One of
                           their requirements is having a material with
                           outstanding mechanical properties in impact
                           resistance in combination with higher heat
                           stability.

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Assault Boat
                           A robust body with unsinkable characteristics and extraordinary
                           safety features.
                           Designed and rotomoulded by Shanghai Xiner Boats Co., Ltd

                           Good product design doesn’t always mean          features. The new generation is becoming a
                           cutting-edge tech and state-of-the-art design.   new star for Xiner this year.
                           It could be as simple as getting things where
                           they are needed.                                 The LB420 was well designed:

                           We are there when needed. A person can           •   It won’t capsize even if 8 people stand on
                           never imagine how bad a situation can be             one side of the boat.
                           or understand the feeling of helplessness        •   It has drag wheels to help get it to where
                           unless they are on site at a natural disaster.       it is needed.
                           Natural disasters seem to be getting worse in    •   Its 4-layer design makes it still work
                           recent years due to global climate warming.          even if it is cut into two pieces from the
                                                                                middle.
                           Xiner has never stopped exploring peoples’
                           real needs during these extreme situations,      The outside layer is 3mm in thickness made
                           which has led to the development of the          in MDPE material; the second layer is 15 mm
                           company’s first generation rotomoulded           in thickness and the material is 6 times that
                           Assault Boat. This boat, successfully put into   of PE foaming material; the third layer is 1.5

Good product doesn’t       production in 2011, was designed for blood
                           rescue, equipped with a 40 HP outboard, and
                                                                            mm in thickness and the material is LLDPE;
                                                                            and the rest of the spaces are filled with PU
always mean cutting-       maximum speeds reaching 32 miles per hour.       foam. The LB42) is rotationally moulded on

edge tech and state-of-    The Assault Boat has gained its good
                                                                            Xiner’s standard rock ‘n roll machine.

the-art design. It could   reputation since the beginning with its robust   www.xineryt.com
                           body, unsinkable characteristics, and safety
be simple as getting       features – which holds true even in the event
things where they are      the situation causes a hole in the body.

needed!                    A closer study, while the LB60 has been
                           doing its work, has been determined that
                           the LB60 is too big and inconvenient in
                           some situations. The boats need to be able
                           to turn around very quickly and reach the
                           spots needed easily. The boat needs to allow
                           for the easy loading of more people. Thus,
                           Xiner’s new generation LB42 with 170kg
                           with outboard engine that is 4.2m in length,
                           can carry up to 8 people, and it incorporates
                           drag wheels and steps on the sides. These
                           simple, but efficient elements offer real-help

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Deep Sea Fish Farming Cage
                        A system fully equipped with a fish net, lifter, feeding device, and
                        on-shore controlling.
                        Designed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and rotomoulded by Shanghai Xiner Boats
                        Co., Ltd. – China

                        Rotomoulding is small industry and little         traditional triangle unit, and specifically
                        known process, but it never stops finding         selected the rotomoulding process for
                        ways to be bigger and stronger. The newly         its production, due to its less density and
                        developed Deep Sea Fish Farming Cage is           better corrosion resistance properties of PE
                        one of thousands of examples of rotomoulded       material compared to steel. The cage can be
                        products quietly entering the market.             easily dropped down below the sea’s surface
                                                                          through a lifter device to avoid weather
                        The complete fish-farming system, including       damage. It can also can be easily moved
                        the triangular units of the huge cage, was        around to where the farmer wants it through
                        designed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University         an on-shore controlling system to feed the
                        and developed and rotomoulded by Shanghai         fish with real fresh sea water and farm real
                        Xiner Boats Co., Ltd. A patent-pending            fresh seafood for human consumption!
                        product, the whole system has recently been
                        completed and will soon be put to sea for         The product’s diameter reaches to 9 meters
                        function and reliability testing. The system is   and it is made of up of 180 triangular units,
                        fully equipped with a fish net, lifter, feeding   which are connected with each other with
                        device, and an on-shore controlling system.       plastic screws. The total weight of product is
Seafood demand                                                            2760 Kg.
has increased rapidly   Seafood demand has increased rapidly in
                        recent years as research has revealed that        The triangular unit is rotomoulded on a
in recent years as      eating more seafood is good for human             3.5-meter oven carrousel machine, utilizing
                        health. Hence, the marine-ranch has been          aluminum CNC machining moulds, and the
research has revealed   fully developed, whereas the traditional          material is MDPE which is also produced by
that eating more        marine ranch has normally been located            Shanghai Xiner Boats Co., Ltd.
                        offshore due to lower operating costs.
seafood is good for     This system makes it easier to build and          www.xineryt.com

human health.           easier to manage concerning bad weather
                        and potential damages. However, the
                        consequences are getting worse with
                        timing, the spreading of animal disease, and
                        accumulating marine excretions, and marine
                        pollution.

                        The Deep Sea Fish Farming Cage concept
                        was gradually influenced by the main marine
                        sea food countries around the world. This
                        fish-farming cage, that Shanghai Jiao Tong
                        University has developed, adopted the

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Gunner Kennels®
                          Man’s best friend deserves man’s best kennel.
                          Conceived by Gunner Kennels® and designed for rotomolding by Centro, Inc.

                          The idea of Gunner Kennels® was conceived        rotomolded design to accommodate man’s
                          by Addison Edmonds (Founder) in a duck           best friend, it was also necessary to include
                          blind, and inspired by his best friend and       all of the safety features Edmonds knew dog
                          hunting dog, Gunner. Edmonds always felt         owners needed. Safety features include a
                          uneasy traveling with him in traditional         paddle-latch door, with a keyed lock, as well
                          plastic crates, and was tired of replacing       as the back-up safety latches at the top and
                          flimsy ones year after year. In order to         bottom, to prevent even the greatest escape
                          create the best possible dog crate, Edmonds      artist from opening the door.
                          knew he needed to be innovative and
                          use a technology that could withstand            Other features include 4 non-slip rubber feet
                          the worst conditions and protect his best        to prevent the kennel from moving during
                          friend. To achieve this, Gunner Kennels®         transportation. The feet also raise the crate
                          partnered with Centro, Inc., the largest         off the ground, limiting heat transfer either
                          custom rotational molding company in North       to or from the crate. A wide base provides
                          America.                                         added stability. The kennel has 4 tie-down
                                                                           pins, which allow the crate to be securely
                          The G1TM is the first (and only) 5 Star Crash    anchored down during transportation. Side
                          Test Rated pet travel case, according to the     vents through the double wall construction
                          Center for Pet Safety. The G1TM design was       are engineered to limit penetration of seasonal
No other kennel on        thoughtfully developed by Centro’s in-house      elements while also providing ventilation.
                          design services, Centro’s engineering team,      The kennel includes stainless steel hardware,
the market comes          and Gunner Kennels® to incorporate a double      eliminating the potential for corrosion or
close to providing        walled, rotomolded top and bottom half. The      component failure over time. For ease of
                          design included several critical dimensional     cleaning, the kennel has a recessed floor and
this kind of protection   and cosmetic requirements. All in all, the       an oversized drain plug. In order to maneuver
for dogs.                 collaborative process yielded a high quality,
                          extremely durable product that made
                                                                           the kennel, it has two very strong lifting
                                                                           handles similar to those used on a kayak.
                          Edmond’s dream a reality.
                                                                           The partnership between Gunner Kennels®
                          The Gunner Kennels® patented design comes        and Centro, Inc. has yielded a very high
                          with a lifetime warranty, and the intermediate   quality product line. Centro has been proud
                          unit has been tested to withstand 4,000lbs of    to partner with Gunner Kennels® to create a
                          force, a 12 gauge shotgun blast from 7 feet, a   safe, functional kennel to protect thousands
                          200ft drop, and a 630lb weight dropped from      of pets and to provide a unique peace of mind
                          8’4”. No other kennel on the market comes        for the invested dog owner.
                          close to providing this kind of protection
                          for dogs. The double layered construction        Gunner Kennels® – www. gunnerkennels.com
                          provides added protection making the kennel      Centro, Inc. – www.centroinc.com
                          the most durable and safe product on the
                          market. When designing the G1TM, not only
                          was it essential for Centro to create the

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Intimidator GC1K Series
                          A world-class side-by-side multi-terrain utility vehicle.
                          Manufactured by Centro, Inc. for Intimidator – USA

                          The new GC1K Series Intimidator side-by-side,       In addition to the body being made of
                          4x4 sport and utility vehicle, is the result of a   automotive quality components, the platform
                          great collaborative effort between Intimidator,     is a powder-coated, fusion bonded, solid steel
                          manufacturer of world-class multi-terrain           bridge frame. The vehicle comes with 6-ply
                          vehicles, and Centro, Inc., the largest custom      14” and 8-ply 15” tires. The front and rear
                          rotational molding company in North America.        suspension is dual A-Arm independent. The
                                                                              steering comes in either rack-and-pinion or
                          The GC1K Series Intimidator won the 2017            rack-and-pinion electronic assisted power
                          Association Rotational Molders (ARM) Product        steering. The vehicle has 4-wheel hydraulic
                          of the Year award and the Innovative State          disc brakes and a 2-wheel gear lock parking
                          of the Art award during the 2017 Rotoplas           system.
                          International Exhibition held in Chicago in
                          September.                                          The design of the Intimidator GC1K Series was
                                                                              a collaboration between Centro’s in-house
                          The new GC1K utility vehicle’s exterior is one      design services, Centro’s engineering team,
                          of the latest innovations for Intimidator. This     and Intimidator. Intimidator wanted a design
                          beast of a vehicle offers a heavy duty frame,       that evoked the sport and recreational vehicle
                          11 rotationally molded components, 67 pounds        market while meeting and exceeding many

This beast of a vehicle   of torque, and speeds of up to 65 MPH.              expectations for the utility vehicle. This meant
                                                                              blending the aggressive styling of a sport
offers a heavy duty       Intimidator approached Centro (an existing          vehicle with the functionality and utility of a

frame, 11 rotationally    supplier of UTV components) with an interest
                          in developing a cargo bed and tailgate
                                                                              work vehicle.

molded components,        for their new utility vehicle. During the           Centro held very tight finished part tolerances
                          design discussions, the scope of the project        on each individual component of the vehicle.
67 pounds of torque,      expanded to include the body panels and             All vehicle parts are molded on a Ferry
and speeds of up to       several other associated parts for the GC1K.        RotoSpeed RS 200 and RS 280 machines, each
                                                                              equipped with Ferry’s RotoCure software.
65 MPH.                   Rotationally molded parts for the GC1K              The molds were manufactured by Avantech,
                          include the front grill, front fenders, doors,      including 10 CNC aluminum molds and 1 cast
                          quarter panels, dash, floor board, cargo bed,       aluminum mold. ExxonMobil Chemical LL
                          and tailgate. These parts define the look of the    8460.29 was the material used to manufacture
                          vehicle, meet demanding cosmetic standards,         the eleven rotationally molded components on
                          and provide key functional features.                the Intimidator GC1K utility vehicle.
                          Intimidator believes their collaboration with
                          Centro and the resulting transformation of          Intimidator – www.intimidatorutv.com
                          the utility vehicle provides a competitive          Centro, Inc. – www.centroinc.com
                          advantage in the marketplace.

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Surface-Supplied
                                             Dive Equipment
                                             A part that results in superior aesthetic appearance and impact resistance.
                                             Manufactured in collaboration with Persico Industrial – Italy

                                             For an innovative, surface-supplied dive            In addition to the challenging requirements,
                                             equipment that provides freedom of tank-            the design incorporates some intricate
                                             refills in shallow-water diving scenarios, this     design features. The float was manufactured

Used in marine                               manufactured float integrates a pressure
                                             reservoir of breathing air. The function of the
                                                                                                 on a Persico Industrial Smart machine and
                                                                                                 molded with PC.
environments and                             toroidal reservoir is threefold:

for diving purposes.                         1. It provides flotation to the device on the
                                                                                                 Thanks to Smart’s unprecedented features
                                                                                                 and Persico’s know-how, the designers and
                                                surface.                                         manufacturers found the perfect solution
                                             2. It has balance compressor output with            for PC under moulding conditions previously
                                                unequal breathing pattern of the diver.          unattainable with traditional rotomoulding
                                             3. It stores emergency breathing air.               processes.

                                             Because of the use in marine environment and        A wide range of materials can be processed,
                                             for diving purposes, the part has to meet very      including materials sensitive to oxidation and
                                             strict criteria and exhibits these features:        high-temperature resistant engineering plastics.

                                             •   It is made to very tight tolerances.            The equipment controls the pressure and
                                             •   It withstands 160 psi burst pressure.           creates a vacuum inside the mould in order
                                             •   It is light-weight.                             to achieve a virtual total absence of internal
                                             •   It is made of high-tensile, impact-resistant,   and surface bubbles on the moulded part.
                                                 FDA-approved material.                          This results in superior aesthetic appearance
                                             •   It is perfectly clean, mildew-resistant,        and impact resistance.
                                                 and odourless.
                                             •   resistant to salt-water and UV light.           www.persico.com

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Delete Yourself Chair
                         A chair designed for communication, attraction, and performance.
                         Designed by French Designer Didier Faustino and manufactured by ROTOMADE –
                         Luxembourg

It is suitable for
art galleries, hotels,
waiting rooms,           The Delete Yourself Chair is a simple
                         structure, and possibly not where you would
                                                                               He was given free hand in the design of this
                                                                               project and decided to create this spaceship
airports, and many       want to sit. But once you sit on it, you try to       universe.
                         find a position, this becomes the moment of
other creative spaces.   consciousness and social acting. This is not a        The chair is rotomolded 100% polyethylene,
                         chair just to sit in just to sit. Once you sit, you   it has been created with one mold for two
                         are acting: you are showing yourself through          different shapes: one squared and one
                         actions, and it’s part of the communication,          curved.
                         the attraction, and its performance.
                                                                               It took three months of study to produce
                         This innovative furniture has been designed           the Delete Yourself Chair. It was challenging
                         specifically for a new restaurant. However,           in terms of engineering: piece without seal
                         it is suitable for art galleries, hotels, waiting     lines, without deformations or defects, and
                         rooms, airports, and many other creative              without draft.
                         spaces. The chair is light and easy to move,
                         creating a continuous interior landscape.             www.rotomade.com

                         Delete Yourself Chair been designed by the
                         French artist and architect Didier Faustino.

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Ponente
                      A sun lounger inspired by the architecture of bridges,
                      allowing the product to cover large lengths.
                      Designed by Martinelli Venezia Studio and rotomoulded by SLIDE – Italy

                      Ponente provides the perfect equilibrium           They collaborate with several Italian and
                      between soft shapes, typical of the creations      international brands.
                      obtained through rotational moulding,
                      and thin thicknesses, which allow for the          www.slidedesign.it
                      reduction of the physical and perceptive
                      weight of a large object. Its design is inspired
                      by the architecture of bridges, which allows
                      the product to cover large lengths, in spite
                      of reduced sections. Ponente is comfortable
                      and welcoming, thanks to the adjustable
                      backrest that accommodates different
                      inclinations. Ponente can be used in gardens,
                      pools, resorts, spas, and beauty centers.
                      Its essential shape and playful colors are a
                      must-have for around swimming pools.

Ponente can be used   Ponente is 200 x 68 x h. 34 cm. The material
                      utilized is polyethylene and the product is
in gardens, pools,    rotational moulded. It is available for indoor

resorts, spas, and    and outdoor use.

beauty centers.       Ponente was designed by Martinelli Venezia
                      Studio, based in Milan and Palermo, founded
                      in 2015 by the architects Carolina Martinelli
                      and Vittorio Venezia. The studio specializes
                      in furniture design, exhibition design,
                      architecture, and interior design, exploring
                      issues concerning the relationship between
                      traditional and local culture, material
                      properties, and the technical possibilities of
                      manufacturing with the rotational moulding
                      process.

                      Martinelli Venezia Studio’s work has been
                      exhibited in gallerys and museums such an
                      Musée du Lourvre in Paris, MAXXI Rome,
                      and Triennale Design Museum in Milan.

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WOW & DOUBLE U
                          Funny benches and that stools make everything happy.
                          Designed by Kazuko Okamoto, Japan and manufactured by SLIDE – Japan and Italy

Both WOW and              In the Pop Scenario Series, SLIDE proposes        DOUBLE U are colorful design objects suitable
                          two products designed by Japanese designer        for contract projects, private houses, and
DOUBLE U are              Kazuko Okamoto. WOW and DOUBLE U are              events. WOW can become also MOM if you turn
colorful design objects   funny benches and stools, that seem to come       the bench upside down. DOUBLE U’s unique
                          out of a Manga comic book. They are able to       shape comes from paper cutting, and can be
suitable for contract     make every kind of setting happy.                 put in various arrangements to provide a more
projects, private                                                           wealthy expression.
                          The WOW bench and DOUBLE U stool, designed
houses, and events.       for indoor and outdoor use, are made of           WOW is 147 x 43 x h.43 cm and the DOUBLE U
                          polyethylene and rotationally moulded. These      IS 58 X 43 X H.43 cm Both are produced with
                          products are a calligraphic pop bench and stool   polyethylene and rotational moulded.
                          that create amazement and happiness. Their
                          strength is in their expression. Both WOW and     www.slidedesign.it

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Low Lita Low Chair
                            A low chair with linear and funny design.
                            Designed by Paola Navone and manufactured by SLIDE – Italy

Low Lita is suitable        The iconic Low Lita low chair was created by
                            Italian designer Paola Navone. The Low Lita
                                                                              and white, which was born from the
                                                                              perfect match between Paolo Navone’s
for every kind of indoor    chair is one of the most popular products         incredible creativity and deep knowledge

and outdoor setting,        in the whole SLIDE’s production portfolio.
                            Low Lita is made in polyethylene with the
                                                                              the processing of plastic materials through
                                                                              SLIDE. The Low Lita Anniversary edition is
such as gardens,            technology rotational moulding. Everyone          unique as its black and white nuances are
                            falls in love with Low Lita for its linear and    the result of the craftsmanship of rotational
terraces, or for contract   funny design. Its shape and its simplicity        moulding. These nuances are not replicable,
with contemporary           make the Low Lita is suitable for every kind of   therefore each chair is personalized.
                            indoor and outdoor setting, such as gardens,
furnishings.                terraces, or for contract with contemporary       Low Lita low chair was originally produced
                            furnishings. Its comfortable seat and essential   in 2008 in matt and lacquered versions, all
                            shape evoke relaxation and leisure.               produced with polyethylene. Its dimensions
                                                                              are 79 x 80 x h.70 cm and its weight is 13 Kg.
                            The Low Lita low chair turned 10 in 2018,
                            and presented its new nuances in black            www.slidedesign.it

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Reusable Packing System
                           for Carding Wires
                           A creative design that has created a WOW effect.
                           Designed by Satish Gokhale, Design Directions Pvt Ltd and rotomoulded
                           by Consta Cool – India

A complete transport
solution for the textile
industry.
                           A reusable packaging system for carding          The Reusable Packaging System for Carding
                           wires is a reusable design to save on            Wires was designed by Satish Gokhale of
                           packaging and rejection costs. The packaging     Design Directions Pvt. Ltd. for Lakshmi Card
                           is made in LLDPE and it is rotationally          Clothing Company Ltd, which is based in
                           moulded. The design is intuitive and             India. Design Directions Pvt. Ltd. is an award
                           suggests that the unit has to be shipped in a    winning design and innovation company from
                           vertical condition only. It has curves on the    India. Lakshmi Card Clothing is part of the
                           sides, which creates physical instability if     Lakshmi Group of companies that cater to
                           transported in a wrong or horizontal position.   complete solutions for the textile industry.
                           A lot of considerations have to be taken into
                           account for the person handling it including     The rotational moulding moulds were made
                           the right ergonomic area to grip to avoid        in Cast Aluminium and moulded by Consta
                           hands getting caught under the heavy load        Cool – India on a Reinhardt machine .
                           accidentally. The new design is very effective
                           and has created a WOW effect, commanded          www.designdirections.net
                           respect amongst the transporters, and
                           helped to create a strong brand.

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Cucun & Longchamp Boutique
                               Bright, colorful, and useful novelties for retail centers.
                               Designed by Lorenzo Bozzoli and rotomoulded by SLIDE – Italy

                               Slide furnishes the showcases and indoor
                               spaces of retail shop and centers throughout
                               the world including the sensational
                               Longchamp Boutique in Via della Spiga 6,
                               Milan.

                               During Milano Design Week 2018, Slide
                               novelties met Fashion in the heart of
                               Quadrilatero della Moda in Milan. Among the
                               products of Slide’s new collection, the Cucun
                               floor lamp, designed by Lorenza Bozzoli,
                               enriched the showcases and the indoor retail
                               spaces of Longchamp boutique. The iconic
                               Slide products were used such as Cucun,
                               Amore bench, Frame of Love frame, and
                               Gelée pouf.

                               Cucun, designed by Lorenza Bozzoli, is a
                               large floor lamp for indoor and outdoor,

During Milano Design           and was inspired by the simple and natural
                               shapes of flowers, vegetables, and bulbs.
Week 2018, Slide               The product is ø 77 x h.190 cm, made from

novelties met Fashion in       polyethylene, and rotationally moulded.

the heart of Quadrilatero      Lorenzo Bozzoli was born in Milan. She
                               attended the Academy of Brera, and moved
della Moda in Milan.           to New York starting her experience inside
                               the fashion field with the first self-produced
                               lines. Back to Milan, she worked with
                               Elio Fiorucci and companies like Basile,
                               Camper, Sergio Rossi, and Plein Sud. Her
                               interest shifted toward the world of design,
                               articulating her own job through a wide
                               series of collaborations with brands of
                               international reputation.

                               www.slidedesign.it

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Trail Shreda Mountain Bike
                                  Training Aid
                                  The first pure indoor mountain bike training aid designed for
                                  mountain bikers as well as fitness enthusiasts.
                                  Designed by Crank Shop and rotomoulded by Pioneer Plastics – South Africa

                                  The Trail Shreda was designed in conjunction     The product was tested by numerous
                                  with the Crank Shop and was manufactured         teams at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
                                  by Pioneer Plastics in Rosslyn South Africa.     in Stellenbosch, South Africa with great
                                  The product won the 2018 ARMSA Product           success.
                                  of the Year Competition. The moulds are all
                                  made from CNC aluminium and were made in         www.exerciseforlife.co.za
                                  house by Pioneer Plastics.                       www.pioneerplastics.co.za

                                  Trail Shreda is the first pure indoor mountain
                                  bike training aid designed for mountain bikers
                                  as well as fitness enthusiasts. The Trail
                                  Shreda simulates real life riding conditions.
                                  Having to balance as well as steer while
                                  training with both bicycles wheels spinning,

A product that                    you exercise muscles you normally would not
                                  use on standard indoor trainers. The rollers
gave more value to                are adjustable to allow for different bike

their clients as well             types and sizes.

as a product that can             This product consists of 8 x rotationally
                                  moulded parts and a total of 51 individual
be used at home, at               parts assembled together. The rollers are
the office, or when               moulded in Polyprop to be able to withstand
                                  the operating conditions. Under extreme
on holiday.                       conditions, the rollers rotate at 3200 rpm.
                                  There are 7 moulded through holes and 2
                                  steel threaded inserts. There are various
                                  graphics as well as moulded engravings for
                                  branding and user warnings.

                                  The product was developed in conjunction
                                  with the Crank Shop, a Pretoria based
                                  indoor cycling studio to create a product that
                                  gave more value to their clients as well as
(Top) Trail Shreda World-Champ
                                  a product that can be used at home, at the
(Bottom) Trail Shreda in action   office or when on holiday.

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Get off the PE carousel!
It's time to try
polypropylene
The combination of good stiffness           PSD ROTOWORX
and impact make RMPP141                     The new source for affordable
polypropylene the ideal choice              polypropylene.
when toughness is needed,
particularly at higher temperatures.            sales@psdrotoworx.com
                                                www.psdrotoworx.com

It has excellent scratch resistance,
is tougher and offers greater versatility
than polyethylene, it will also process
easily on standard equipment.

 s
A cost-effective solution designed
specifically for rotational moulding
is now available to you.
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Temporary Shelter for
                                          Disaster Events
                                          Commodity, privacy, and security for victims of disaster.
                                          Designed by Horacio Lobo, Versatilidad en Plásticos – Mexico

                                          Every day a natural disaster happens              38 m2 to shelter 4, 6, or 8 persons. The dome
                                          somewhere on the planet, which affects            gives it its own structure and makes it easier
                                          hundreds of victims leaving them homeless.        to assemble.
                                          Losing your home and belongings generates
                                          a feeling of frustration, sadness, and            Because it is made out of plastic, it is light
                                          grief, and the only option they are offered       and can be assembled by the disaster
                                          sometimes even for years, is a small tent         victims themselves. Once its purpose has
                                          which they clearly cannot call home.              been served, it can be disassembled and
                                                                                            stored in containers, ready to be shipped
                                          Versaplas proposes to manufacture shelter         away to a new disaster area.
                                          housing based on commodity, privacy, and
                                          security for victims of disasters, who might      The potential for this project is huge, we
                                          wait weeks, months, or even years to rebuild      foresee limitless applications for this
                                          their homes or be relocated.                      product, from shelter housing to permanent
                                                                                            housing with state-of-the-art furniture for

Once the shelter’s                        More than an idea, this is the update of
                                          a project which started 32 years ago by
                                                                                            new housing needs for future generations.

purpose has been                          two engineers, Rafael Ortiz and Horacio           We are interested in launching this project

served, it can be                         Lobo. The two designed and produced a
                                          5m2 rotomolded house, which included a
                                                                                            in the disaster relief market, willing to work
                                                                                            hand in hand with humanitarian institutions;
disassembled and stored                   molded-in floor, walls, ceiling, and furniture.   we are convinced that this is a very good
                                          Everything in the house is molded in one          option to help and support disaster victims
in containers, ready to                   piece, accommodating a sleeping facility for      around the world.
be shipped away to a                      up to two people.” The project was awarded
                                          the ARM Large Product award in 1986.              This abstract is an invitation for companies
new disaster area.                                                                          interested in participating in this project
                                          Today, Horacio Lobo and his technical team        to contact Horacio Lobo to see how this
                                          are reviving this project because they are        project can become a reality. Some
                                          certain that a much bigger, comfortable,          companies have already shown an interest
                                          resistant, and durable house can be built         in participating. This can be a great
                                          using their expertise and with today’s new        opportunity for rotational molding to
                                          technology in resins, machinery, and molds.       venture into the disaster relief market.

(Top) Temporary Shelter on location       Designed to be assembled in 4, 6, or 8 pieces     Versatilidad en Plásticos is a mexican
                                          (to facilitate and reduce transportation          company located in Querétaro, Mexico.
(Bottom) Temporary Shelter expanded
CAD drawing and inside shelter (earlier   costs), double walled, and with thermal
concept)                                  insulation, it allows larger space from 15 to     horaciolobo@versaplas.com

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Ciotola Arena Flower Pots
                         A sophisticated design inspired by vinyl records.
                         Designed and rotomoulded by Teraplast™ s.p.a. – Italy

                         Arena flower pots by Teraplast™, as well as      moulded and available in six elegant colours
                         the other products of the company’s Groove       to satisfy the needs of the most demanding
                         Collection, combine both the aesthetic           customers. The flower pots come in six sizes
                         dimension of the vase and its functionality.     (80 – 100 – 115 – 130 cm).
                         Their design, inspired by texture of vinyl

Their design, inspired   records, characterizes a stunning striped
                         finish and a sophisticated design.
                                                                          www.teraplast.com

by texture of vinyl
records, characterizes   The Teraplast Arena flower pots present
                         the possibility to create a water reserve in a
a stunning striped       few simple steps. The pots are rotationally

finish and a
sophisticated design.

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The RotoVetti
                       A design following purpose.
                       Designed by Clive Robertson and rotomoulded by RotoFlo – South Africa

RotoVetti, an award-   Clive Robertson, CEO of Rotoflow Holdings,
                       required CAVALETTIS for his grandchildren’s
                                                                       •   build the walls and wings easily from a
                                                                           number of units
winning design that    horse riding lessons. The commonly              •   colour coordinate obstacles and event

is dynamic and good    available, local, and imported units were
                       found to be expensive, poorly designed, and
                                                                           branding

looking.               also poorly finished.                           The RotoVetti was entered/displayed in
                                                                       the Association of Rotomoulders Southern
                       During the design process, the “Lego Block”     Africa (ARMSA) Annual Design Competition.
                       concept was considered, however, after          RotoVetti achieved a 2nd place award,
                       testing, was found to be lacking stability      thanks to the simple application of design
                       from wind and impact forces.                    techniques and practical approach to
                                                                       manufacture with rotational moulding.
                       Clive’s re-design of the CAVALETTI,
                       produced the RotoVetti, an award-winning        The approximate 1500 units produced are
                       design that is dynamic and good looking. Its    serving to establish the RotoVetti as a
                       rounded corners, positive interlocking pins,    market leader.
                       and colourful options, ensure an affordable
                       simple, safe, and light-weight (1.4Kg per       www.rotoflo.co.za
                       block) product.

                       Ensuring safe riding conditions for the horse
                       and rider, the RotoVetti allows to:

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All the World in a Spin
                                                 by Dr. Paul Nugent, MNOP – USA

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It has been a busy 2018 so far: ten              China, and Brazil. The graphic below gives
rotomolding events, five continents,             an estimate of the total number of molders
one thousand participants. The global            worldwide at around 3,000 companies,
rotomolding community is prospering              placing the industry in a specialized
and connected like never before, strongly        niche in global manufacturing terms. The
assisted by a backbone of rotomolding            distribution and growth trends mirror the
associations now serving all six continents.     broad population distribution of the world
The associations provide not only a              and generally reflect the primary end-use of
networking forum for molders but also allow      rotational molding for water and chemical
direct access to the latest technology via       storage tanks. Growth in molder numbers
a regular group of international speakers        in established marketplaces such as North
promoting the process. There are at least        America, Europe, and Australia appears to
three more events taking place before the        have somewhat plateaued, which may reflect
end of the year, including the largest events    something of a ‘glass-ceiling’ for the process
in Europe and North America, rounding out        due to a high dependency on polyethylene
a very productive period for the industry.       and a general standard of mid-level
Molders who choose to participate are better     technical quality in terms of part finish and
informed than ever and new-comers to the         tolerances.
process have an accelerated pathway to
state-of-the-art technology and ideas.           Material consumption has grown in a
                                                 similar fashion to molder numbers although
Molder numbers by region have changed            accurate data are notoriously difficult to
dramatically in the last few decades with        obtain. The general indication for global
a surge in participants – primarily in India,    rotomolding consumption is around 1.9
                                                                million metric tons, with
                                                                the strongest growth in
                                                                Asia, flat in Australia and
                                                                Europe, and some growth
                                                                in the US. The vast majority
                                                                of this is polyethylene in its
                                                                various forms and, based on
                                                                estimated global production of
                                                                around 98 million tons in 2018,
                                                                rotomolding represents only
                                                                around 2% of the polyethylene
                                                                market: this means that grade
                                                                development and general
                                                                supply can be limited in
                                                                certain regions as a result
                                                                of relatively small levels
                                                                of demand compared to
                                                                other processes. Beyond
                                                                polyethylene, low shear
                                                                levels during molding limit
                                                                the use of most generally
                                                                available polymers which then
                                                                require modification to suit
                                                                the process. Few material

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suppliers can devote significant attention        completely but appear to have help push
to this and, as a result, the palette for         some of the more progressive molders into
molders remains stubbornly restricted and         diversifying and rethinking old methods.
a frustration for those at the cutting edge of    The rotomolding industry there is still
design and application development.               relatively young and small compared to the
                                                  general scale of India (there are reported
While there are leading molders and               to be around 100-120 reasonable sized
suppliers in every market developing new          companies active and many more small ones
ideas, it is the technical prowess of the major   in a population of 1 billion+) but it has the
European suppliers and molders which              general support of the largest company in
continues to drive cutting-edge technology        India, Reliance. They are promoting material
for the process worldwide. Robotic systems,       and the process as plans for enormous
tight-tolerance molds, engineering grade          infrastructure development spread across
bio-materials, process control and computer       the entire sub-continent: a great prospect for
simulation systems continue to be actively        rotomolding with all the tanks, connectors,
pursued. Outside of Europe, North America         piping and treatment systems that are
has the broadest industrial base upon which       ideally suited for the process.
rotomolders can draw for new markets and
ideas – many other regions such as Africa,        CHINA
the Middle East, and even to an extent            There are two competing associations
Australia, have limited OEM demand which          representing molders in China; the RPC-
slows the development of the industry.            CPPIA is one of them and held their annual
As Chinese and Indian molder capabilities         event with around 120 attendees in Xiamen
rise, however, their access to broader OEM        in April. The large increase in molder
industries and local consumer requirements        numbers (albeit most of them small) means
will parallel their strong interest in export     there is a huge demand for information and
markets – these markets are expected to           support. However, much of the history of
continue to grow for rotomolders.                 rotational molding research is inaccessible
                                                  due to language and official barriers to sites
The increased activity and development of         such as Google so there are considerable
new markets in the rotomolding world can          opportunities for providing support and
be seen with a review of the conferences          services to the industry. During a tour of
held in the various regions around the globe      a supplier after the event, one of my hosts
so far this year:                                 described the Chinese people as ‘boiling’. A
                                                  very apt description of the pent-up energy
SOUTHEAST ASIA                                    and drive that exists in their millions of
At their annual event in New Delhi in             budding entrepreneurs, it captures the
January, the StAR group attracted 132             image of Chinese companies who excel
attendees from 80 companies (with a               at aggressive, in-your-face, competitive,
healthy 20% of those from overseas). There        do-it-at-any cost business. If they can find
is a palpable energy about the industry           a way to enter your market space, they
as molded products are starting to evolve         will. Rotomolding has long assumed that
beyond water tanks and demand for                 distance and the cost of shipping air would
industrial products for international OEMs        keep long-distance molding out of local
continue to grow rapidly. Recent threats          markets but there are now dozens, if not
from blow molding for smaller water tanks         hundreds, of molders supplying products to
have not threatened to take over the market       US and European markets. With the almost

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