PIN FR thermoplastic piping system

PIN FR thermoplastic piping system

GF Piping Systems non-halogen pipe jacket solution for fire-protection of lightweight, corrosion-free maritime applications. The HEAT-FIT pipe jacket system uses non-halogenated, intumescent flame retardants to achieve strict IMO (International Marine Organisation)...
EU Taxonomy consultation to 3rd May 2023

EU Taxonomy consultation to 3rd May 2023

Published draft criteria for green finance for electrical and electronic equipment exclude halogens in all components. The draft Commission decision (Delegated Regulation modifying 2020/852) published for public consultation to 3rd May 2023 specifies conditions under...
AMI Plastics in Electric Vehicles conference

AMI Plastics in Electric Vehicles conference

pinfa is a sponsor of the brand-new “Plastics in Electric Vehicles” conference, organised by AMI, Munich 6-7 June 2023. This will gather the whole automotive materials supply chain including OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, focussing on cutting-edge technologies for weight...
Electrical failure or malfunction causes fires

Electrical failure or malfunction causes fires

Homes fires related to electrical failure or malfunction kill 390 people, injure 1 300 and cost 1.5 bn US$ yearly in the USA. The NFPA (US National Fire Protection Association) report assessing 2015-2019 data concludes that electrical problems caused 13% of US home...
Two million item fire risk product recall

Two million item fire risk product recall

Electrical fault in air fryers causes recall of two million items: wire connection risks overheating and causing burns or fire. Air fryers cook without oil. Nearly 2.3 million Cosori Air Fryers, (Atekcity), of a number of models, sold in the USA, Canada and Mexico,...