Finalists announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023
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A real lightweight: Sustainable order picking pallet from Cabka
Sustainable and ergonomic: Cabka introduces nestable and robust Retail E5.3 order picking pallet
Teknor Apex introduces New Crealen
Teknor Apex introduces New Crealen – an Innovative Glass Filled Halogen Free Flame Retardant Polypropylene (HFFR PP)
New Packaging Regulation: views from the packaging supply chain
The conference organised by Amaplast and Ucima in cooperation with Confindustria Veneto Est presented the views and considerations of leading players in the supply chain and of the institutions
Full exhibition halls and great enthusiasm for Fakuma 2023
At the end of January 2023, trade fair promoters P. E. Schall had already registered 1169 exhibitors from 38 countries. “Halls A1 to A7 and B1 to B5, as well as the east and west foyer areas, including the east concourse, are nearly full,”
Solvay Launches ISCC PLUS Certified Mass Balance Hydroquinone and Hydroquinone Monomethylether
Solvay has announced that the production of its hydroquinone (HQ) and hydroquinone monomethylether (MeHQ), has been accredited to comply with the mass balance accounting regime of the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus system.
World premiere: Allrounder 470 H
Two hybrid Allrounder 470 H machines set the stage for new machine technology at the first anniversary event celebrating "100 years of the Hehl family company".
First production of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipes based on feedstock from chemically recycled PEX waste
Neste, Borealis, Uponor and Wastewise Group enable chemical recycling of hard-to-recycle plastic waste into new high-quality plastic pipes
Amut successful upgrade of Mohawk PET washing plant
The American giant Mohawk Industries, flooring manufacturer, once again relies on Amuts's experience for the upgrade of its PET washing plant, in Summerville, Georgia USA.
Leading regional exhibitors confirm their participation at Asiamold 2023
Asiamold – Guangzhou International Mould & Die Exhibition will open from 1 – 3 March 2023 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. The fair will once again present fairgoers with advanced mould-making technologies, from leading domestic and international brands.
Two-day event expands programme into two conference theatres
Dutch Environment Minister Vivianne Heijnen to keynote at Plastics Recycling Show Europe Conference
Planning permission granted for Quantafuel’s first UK plastics recycling plant
Quantafuel’s plans to build a series of plastic recycling plants across the UK are moving on swiftly after planning permission was granted for its first operation in Sunderland.
Covestro launches new ultra-durable material solution
Covestro, a leading producer of advanced polymers and high-performance plastics in the United States and around the world, developed Makrolon 3638 polycarbonate.
Tomra Recycling’s technology takes center stage in the UAE’s first automated sorting plant
Tomra Recycling Sorting’s Autosort sensor-based sorting technology is helping to recover high-quality, high-purity value recyclates at Farz, the first automated MRF in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Evertis obtains the Retray Certification
PET film producer Evertis obtains the Retray Certification, quantifying recycled content from the tray-to-tray loop.
The first ultra-pure solvents made from plastic waste
Clariter, a global cleantech company, and TotalEnergies Fluids, a division of TotalEnergies, have premiered the world’s first sustainable ultra-pure solvent made from plastic waste.
Reifenhäuser focuses on safe recyclate processing and automation in film production
The Reifenhäuser Group will showcase its latest solutions for sustainable and efficient blown and flat film production at Plastindia 2023 in New Delhi, India, from February 1 to 5. (Hall 4H-FP, Booth C D 20)
From the sea into the tunnel
KraussMaffei customer Oldroyd uses 100% sea plastics for its products. 300,000 to 400,000 of the spacers are required for one tunnel alone. For these quantities it pays off ecologically to use recycled materials.
Berry, Coca-Cola collaborate to implement tethered caps in EU markets
Berry’s new tethered closure on Coca-Cola bottles makes the closure less likely to be littered
Sidel’s 1000th EvoBlow will be the fastest in Africa
Sidel is celebrating the sale of its 1000th EvoBlow. The iconic blow-moulder will be installed as part of a high-speed PET water line at StrongPack in Nigeria in early 2023.
"Got it covered!" - Customer story
By the help of a Weima two-stage reduction system, plastic scrap is recycled directly on-site - for a closed loop.
European Bioplastics appoints new Head of EU Affairs in Brussels
European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Roberto Ferrigno as Head of EU Affairs.
Green, Smart, Advance - 3 hot technologies in 1 show at Chinaplas 2023
At Chinaplas 2023, to take place from April 17-20, 2023 in Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center (SWECC), Shenzhen, PR China, visitors will for sure immerse in these 3 hot technologies under one roof, helping inspire new ideas and explore new opportunities.
SABIC reaffirms commitment to the circular carbon economy
SABIC has reaffirmed commitment to accelerating the circular carbon economy by unveiling a target of one million metric tons of Trucircle solutions by 2030.
Ice Ice Baby! Sustainably packaged with Styropor Ccycled by BASF
Imballaggi Alimentari, an Italian based company specialized in the production of ice cream packaging, has launched the Remaxigel boxes made of Styropor Ccycled.
Ecoplast site becomes the first ISCC Plus-certified polyolefin mechanical recycler in Austria
Borealis demonstrates commitment to the highest sustainability standards with ISCC Plus certification for Ecoplast site
Stadler shares its vision of the recycling industry and strategic priorities
Stadler begins the new year ready to address the fast-growing demands of the recycling industry, which is evolving at an accelerating pace. The company’s strategic objectives for 2023 remain focused on anticipating the changing needs, developing solutions to address new requirements as they arise, consistently delivering added value for its customers.
Borealis acquires a majority stake in Renasci
Borealis has acquired a majority stake in Renasci N.V., a Belgium-based provider of innovative recycling solutions and the creator of the novel Smart Chain Processing (SCP) concept.
Plastics Recycling Show Europe expands into second hall
The Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), the pan-European exhibition and conference dedicated to plastics recycling, expanding into two halls for the first time. Visitor registration for the free-to-attend event is now open.
Albis distributes new sustainable lowPCF portfolio from BASF
Albis is expanding its comprehensive portfolio of sustainable solutions to include engineering plastics from BASF's new lowPCF product portfolio (low Product Carbon Footprint).
Focus on the circular economy brings Herbold Meckesheim many orders at K 2022
The fact that the leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry focused on the circular economy naturally played into the order books of the manufacturer of recycling systems and machines.
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From waste to value – Nordson’s EDI die business supports the circular economy
Nordson to supply a FastGap extrusion die for the production of panels made from recycling textile fibers and plastics.
Fortum Circo approved for EU Toy Safety Standard
Fortum’s plastic recyclate Fortum Circo, produced from post-consumer plastic waste, has been approved to be compliant with the EU Toy Safety Standard EN 71-3.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe entry deadline extended to 13 January 2023
Organisers of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 have extended the entry deadline for all seven award categories until Friday 13 January 2023. The judging panel for the 2023 awards has also been revealed.