Arburg at the Chinaplas 2025
At Chinaplas from 15 to 18 April 2025 in Shenzhen, China, Arburg will be presenting interesting technologies for the Asian market.
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New partner country of Formnext 2025
As this year’s partner country, Spain will be bringing an array of innovative exhibitors to the world’s leading exhibition in AM technology and the next generation of production while adding key elements to Formnext’s lineup of supporting events.
SABIC's new conductive Noryl GTX LMX resins
SABIC a global leader in the chemical industry, has launched Noryl GTX LMX310 resin, the first in a new family of resins with enhanced dimensional stability.
Evosys Laser honoured with TOP 100 Award
Evosys Laser GmbH from Erlangen has once again come out on top in the TOP 100 innovation competition and now bears the TOP 100 seal 2025.
K.D. Feddersen Distribution expands Celanese product portfolio
At the beginning of 2025, K.D. Feddersen Distribution in Europe is expanding its Celanese portfolio to include the polyamide grades of Zytel, Minlon, Selar and Elvamide and the polyester portfolio to include Rynite.
PP market stabilised in end-January with limited demand and anticipation of seasonal growth
After increased activity in mid-January, the PP market calmed down and by the end of the month prices remained stable. In H2 January, converters started to inquire materials for February delivery.
The World's largest Technical Center injection moulding machine in action
Battery Innovation Day dazzles with the ENGEL duo 5500 combi M
Arburg Technology Days 2025
Arburg Technology Days are just around the corner! Enjoy exciting glimpses of Arburg's product world, discover latest technologies and let innovations wow you.
Bioplastics - prepare for the long road ahead
The number of new bioplastic firms that have appeared on the market in recent years is significant. They are promising to revolutionise the industry with their bio-developed polymer platforms, claiming sustainable, renewable resources - the answer to the World’s plastic problem.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 finalists announced
The organisers of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 have announced the shortlist of finalists. The winners of the seven awards will be revealed on 2 April at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, where all the finalists will also be showcased.
Clariant begins construction of second high performance additives production line
Clariant is expanding its Cangzhou production site for the manufacture of the multifunctional additive Nylostab S-EED.
Ninety years of winter tire development at Continental
A car with winter tires comes to a standstill at 40 km/h about six vehicle lengths earlier than a car with summer tires.
Cupra launches its first model with an illuminated front emblem
European automotive design is catching up to its American and Chinese counterparts when it comes to a trend: illuminated emblems on the front and rear of vehicles.
Envalior honored ad Hitachi Astemo's leading global mechanical supplier
Envalior is honored to be named Global Supplier of the Year in the mechanical category by Hitachi Astemo, Ltd, Tokyo. This prestigious award was presented during Hitachi Astemo’s Global Partner Day 2024, held at their headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Envalior and Ford win SPE Automotive Award
Envalior, in collaboration with Ford Motor Company, has been honored with the Most Innovative Use of Plastics award in the "Materials" category at the 53rd Annual SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala.
For advanced metal replacement - Ultramid T7000
For advanced metal replacement in structural parts, BASF is now offering a portfolio of polyamide (PA) and polyphthalamide (PPA) blends with better, more constant mechanical properties than PA66.
Biesterfeld and Anomera Inc. launch strategic partnership
Biesterfeld one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredient, has entered into a new partnership with Anomera Inc, a Canadian manufacturer of sustainable cellulose advanced materials.
Visitor registration open for Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2025
The world’s largest plastics recycling event moves to Halls 1 & 5 at RAI, Amsterdam
Recycled plastics deliver revolutionary results in moulds for virgin plastic
High-quality recycled-based plastic materials performs equivalently to virgin-based materials in moulding tools designed for virgin plastics.
Foam Injection Moulding from A to Z at the foammelt Days 2024
On 27 and 28 November 2024, Engel will open its doors for the foammelt Days, inviting experts and enthusiasts from the field of plastics engineering to explore the full potential of foam injection moulding in both theory and practice.
Evonik unveils innovations for 3D printing at Formnext 2024
Evonik is unveiling its latest innovations in PA12 polymer applications for 3D printing at Formnext 2024, the highlight exposition and convention for the world’s additive manufacturing community.
Delta Tecnic drives Masterbatch of metallic fibers for electromagnetic shielding
Delta Tecnic a company specialized in the manufacture of masterbatch for the plastics and cable industry, takes a step forward with the launch of its own line of metallic fiber masterbatches.
Biesterfeld obtains distribution rights for Delrin POM
International distributor Biesterfeld and industry leading premium industrial polymer business Delrin are further expanding their collaboration in the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, the Baltic States and Egypt.
Two new IntElect 75 ton machines complete the state-of-the-art plastic production
Marking many decades of successful cooperation between ARaymond GmbH & Co KG and Sumitomo Demag, the automotive assembly and fastening specialist recently commissioned two new all-electric IntElect 75 ton machines.
Avient expands launch of new recycled TPE grades to Asia
Avient expands its recently launched reSound REC TPE AF 7210 grades to Asia, offering a range of PCR-based solutions for overmolding PP in demanding automotive applications.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 - one week to go!
The deadline for entering the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 is just one week away.
Husky highlights innovation driven by sustainability at Fakuma 2024
Husky Technologies, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, has returned to exhibit at Fakuma 2024, taking place October 15-19 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag stays focused on strategic core competences
In the two-year market weakness, the solidarity pact with short-time work and bonus waiver was the successful means of choice for crisis management for Sumitomo (SHI) Demag.
Sumitomo Demag showcases Automation Expertise at Fakuma 2024
Using its own handling systems, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, Schwaig, will be presenting versatile and efficiency-enhancing concepts for handling, packaging and demoulding robots at Fakuma 2024 (Hall B1, Stand B1-1105).
Domo Chemicals at Fakuma 2024
Domo Chemicals, a global leader in sustainable engineered materials, has once again earned the prestigious EcoVadis Gold medal, now ranking in the top 2% of companies evaluated by EcoVadis worldwide.
Kistler at Fakuma 2024
At Fakuma 2024 Kistler will demonstrate at booth 3007 in hall A3 how the right measurement technology supports users at every step towards even more efficient and digital plastics processing.
PUR painting for vehicle front ends of the future
The Rehau Automotive site in Feuchtwangen is expanding its production repertoire with a ColorForm system from KraussMaffei.
BGS launches new website with enhanced features
With a clean, modern design and improved content, BGS Beta-Gamma-Service, a specialist provider in the field of radiation sterilization and radiation crosslinking, has completely relaunched it´s website for an improved user experience.
Asahi Kasei at Fakuma 2024
Asahi Kasei to showcase material solutions for thermal management of EVs, recycling and 3D printing at Fakuma 2024.
Kraiburg TPE welcomes new managing director for Americas: Henning Karbstein
Henning Karbstein will be taking over the management of KRAIBURG TPE for the North, Central and South America region as of October 1, 2024.
Taiwanese composites specialist AIM manufactures high-tech wheels with KraussMaffei
Golf clubs, bicycles - and now automotive too: together with KraussMaffei, the Taiwanese composite specialist Advanced International Multitech (AIM) is expanding its portfolio to include High Pressure RTM.