Hexpol TPE launch medical mass balance thermoplastic elastomers
At the Compamed 2022 exhibition, Hexpol TPE officially launched their medical TPEs with bio-attributed content according to the mass balance principle
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BFT is co-exhibitor at Akro-Plastic stand
Greentech Startup presents at the industry event 2022, which is all about sustainability.
Feddersen Group launches new corporate design for K show
The companies of the Feddersen Group have introduced a new corporate design as of 1 October 2022, just in time for the industry event K 2022.
Hexpol TPE present the Sustainable Materials Lab to the automotive market at IZB 2022
At the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) taking place in Wolfsburg, Germany, in October, Hexpol TPE will bring their Sustainable Materials Lab for the first time.
Bio-Fed at K 2022 - Sustainable products in focus
Bio-Fed, an expert in the development and production of biodegradable and/or biobased plastics as well as biomass-balanced PP compounds will present its product range on a joint booth at the new location in Hall 6, C52 at K 2022.
Akro-Plastic, Bio-Fed and AF-Color focus on sustainable products
At K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Akro-Plastic GmbH, Bio-Fed, AF-Color and K.D. Feddersen Ueberseegesellschaft mbH will present their product ranges on a joint booth at the new location in Hall 6, C52.
ISCC Plus - further companies of the Feddersen Group successfully certified
ISCC Plus is a sustainability certification system for bio-based and recycled materials in the chemical industry (e.g., based on sugar cane, vegetable oil and fat waste or recyclate).
Strategic start-up investment in Biofiber Tech Sweden AB
Hamburg-based K.D. Feddersen Holding GmbH acquired a minority stake in the start-up Biofiber Tech Sweden AB in June 2022.
Lanxess adds new sustainable product variants to Tepex composites range
Lanxess is placing an emphasis on sustainability in its business activities, driving the circular economy forward.
Palsgaard to showcase plant-based polymer additives at K 2022
Expansions in plant-based product offering, carbon-neutral production capacity and global sales network to help customers grow and reduce their carbon footprint
The preparations for the 31st International Istanbul Plastics Industry Fair have begun
Plast Eurasia İstanbul Fair, organized by Tüyap in cooperation with PAGEV, is getting ready to bring everyone under one roof for the 31st time on November 23-26, 2022 in Istanbul.
Solvay launches new biodegradable guar-based polymers for beauty care
Solvay expanding its biodegradable offering with two additional guar-based functional polymers for responsible hair and skin care formulations
BIO-FED exhibits for the first time at FIP 2022 in Lyon
The Cologne-based company BIO-FED, a branch of AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH and a company of the Feddersen Group, will be exhibiting from 5 to 8 April 2022 at the French plastics trade fair in Hall 6/5.1, Stand D 49. The booth will be a joint booth together with the companies K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG, Succursale France and FEDDEM GmbH & Co. KG which also belong to the Feddersen Group.
Waste2Func builds platform to collect food waste to convert it into bioplastics
Waste2Func builds platform to collect food waste from agriculture, food industry, supermarkets, auctions and restaurants to convert it into bioplastics and biosurfactants
Evonik launches osteoconductive Vestakeep Fusion PEEK filament for 3D printed implants
Evonik will present the Vestakeep Fusion 3D printable biomaterial during the AAOS trade show in Chicago, USA (March 22-26, 2022).
HEXPOL TPE Receives International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS)
HEXPOL TPE, the international polymer compounding group, has received the ISCC PLUS certification to produce TPE materials with certified bio +/or bio-circular content via the mass balance approach at their Åmål, Sweden site.
Huntsman develops bio-based polyurethane for KEEN's plant-based soles
Footwear experts at Huntsman have helped KEEN, Inc. (KEEN) develop a breakthrough production innovation – a range of sneakers with plant-based soles.
Yoloha Brings Eco-Conscious Design to Yoga Mats with HEXPOL TPE Biobased Material
Yoloha Brings Eco-Conscious Design to Yoga Mats with HEXPOL TPE Biobased Material
Biesterfeld and JRS conclude distribution agreement in Germany
With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is to be the exclusive distributor of bio-based and biodegradable cellulose raw materials from specialist manufacturer JRS for the personal care segment in Germany.
Gabriel-Chemie launches new product range named MaxiBlue and MaxiLoop
Gabriel-Chemie launches new product range named MaxiBlue and MaxiLoop The introduction of the new product range underlines and extends Gabriel-Chemie's sustainabiliyy strategy even further and offers customers a climate-friendly alternative to fossile products.
Greenplast 2022: organization in full swing
With four months to go before the inauguration, over a hundred companies have registered for GREENPLAST, the new exhibition-convention dedicated to materials, technologies, and processes for plastics and rubber, taking place in Milan from the 3rd to the 6th of May 2022 with a special emphasis on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
Feddersen Group at Fakuma 2021
After one year without trade fairs, the companies of the Feddersen Group are finally looking forward to meeting their business partners in person again at Fakuma 2021. They will be coming up with a whole bouquet of new products and services to provide ideas and inspiration for new, future-oriented and sustainable applications.
Woodly Ltd. has raised EUR 3 million in growth funding
Woodly Ltd., Finnish developer of wood based plastic, has raised EUR 3 million in growth funding for the commercialisation and internationalisation of their product innovation.
Bio-Fed’s contribution to the EU Green Deal 2030
As a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, Bio-Fed is the specialist for innovative and application-oriented biocompounds. The product portfolio under the trade name M·Vera is constantly being expanded with new products.
BASF presents eco-friendly solutions for the personal care market
At SCS Formulate on November 12th and 13th in Coventry, BASF presented the latest solutions to meet the demands of the personal care market - with a focus on natural actives.
zeroplast free - injection molding process for the recyclable biomaterials
Wittmann Battenfeld and Zeroplast at the K 2019 with injection molding process for the natural material Zeroplast free.
Polish innovation at the Wittmann Battenfeld booth
“Circular Economy” is the motto of the K 2019 and the largest common denominator in the cooperation between Wittmann Battenfeld and Zeroplast. The bio-based natural material is not only recyclable, bio-compatible but is also said to fulfill all the wishes and requirements of industrial customers.
New compounds extend the range of applications for biobased thermoplastics
FKuR will be showcasing its expanded portfolio of biobased thermoplastics for a growing range of applications including packaging, consumer products, sporting goods and technical parts at K2019 in stand E48 in hall 6.
Better soil, higher yield and more taste for tomatoes
Certified soil-biodegradable ecovio M 2351 for mulch films benefits food production and environment
Commercial-scale production of bio-based plastic from renewable materials
This collaboration marks the first time bio-based polypropylene and bio-based low-density polyethylene were produced simultaneously at commercial scale.
PepsiCo joins NaturALL Bottle Alliance
Yesterday it announced that PepsiCo, Inc. has joined the Alliance to advance the shared goal of creating beverage containers with a significantly reduced carbon footprint.
Heat-resistant PLA compounds and versatile bioplastics at Fakuma 2018
At Fakuma 2018, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH will be presenting its broad portfolio of bio-based thermoplastics for injection molding, thermoforming and extrusion.
Biodegradable fibre packaging - alternative for black plastic?
Biodegradable fibre packaging could catalyze shift away from black plastic, says GlobalData.
Arlanxeo introduces new Keltan Eco
Arlanxeo introduces its new thermoplastic vulcanisates (TPVs) that combine Keltan Eco ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM) with green fillers, plasticizers and thermoplastics, resulting in EPDM products with up to 90% sustainable ingredients.
Intensive recycling and “green” materials typify the plastics market
What happens today with PE, PS, ABS or PET and CFRP, when it reaches the end of its initial service life? Experts from all over the world will find solutions to this issue at the Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing in Friedrichshafen from the 16th through the 20th of October, 2018.
Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2018”
Innovation Award “Bio-based Material of the Year 2018” goes to Arctic Biomaterials from Finland for degradable glass fibre reinforced PLA.