Plast 2023: focus on sustainability
Innovative green technologies are complemented by concern for the impact of the fair itself.
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Neo Group wins the Polymer Producers Awards 2022
This year's edition focused on the following criteria: delivery reliability, circularity, quality, communication, innovation and commitment to the European Market.
Expoquimia and Equiplast 2023 bring the sector together and catalyse its transformation
The Spanish chemical and plastics trade fairs close an edition marked by sustainability.
Husky executes successful startup of its first integrated injection molding system for blood collection tube production in India
Husky Technologies, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, today announced the installation of the first integrated injection molding system for blood collection tube (BCT) production in India.
Call for Speakers: Formnext’s reimagined multistage conference
Formnext has reimagined its conference design to meet the increasing demand for more in-depth opportunities to share knowledge and ideas about the Additive Manufacturing sector.
Indorama Ventures and Carbios to build first-of-a-kind PET biorecycling plant in France
Indorama Ventures and Carbios announce the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a Joint Venture for the construction of the world’s first PET biorecycling plant in France.
The global composites industry reunited at JEC World 2023
JEC World 2023 closed its doors after three vibrant days of intense business activities, expertise and knowledge sharing.
Interpack delights the global processing and packaging industry
For those in the product packaging and processing business there was only one "place to be" from 4 to 10 May: interpack in Düsseldorf.
Piovan Group takes over selected assets of Protec Polymer Processing gmbH
Piovan Group's strengthening continues with further expansion into Germany, Europe's reference market for plastics by supporting German ProTec's systems - ensuring continuity and qualified assistance to some of the company's customers.
Eight free webinars organized by Sirmax and Smart Mold
Sirmax and Smart Mold will be offering a series of webinars titled Advances in the numerical simulation of injection molding.
LyondellBasell announces decision to acquire Mepol Group
Facilities in Poland and Italy will produce recycled and polymer compounds for diverse markets.
Alpla and Inden Pharma form joint venture
Specialists in pharmaceutical packaging combine expertise and increase capacities.
SABIC and Coolbrook announce cooperation to advance the electrification of steam crackers
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has signed an agreement with Coolbrook, a transformational technology and engineering company.
A Circular Future with Plastics 2023: DG Environment is joining
The 2023 edition of the conference A Circular Future with Plastics, organised by EuPC together with the French Association Polyvia and Plastics Europe, will take place on 23rd & 24th May in Lyon, France.
Integrated thermoplastic process for lowest unit costs in composite lightweights
With its many years of injection moulding experience and outstanding automation expertise, Engel develops highly cost-effective production concepts for the manufacture of composite parts in large quantities.
Safic-Alcan expands its international business
Safic-Alcan, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced the acquisition of 4Plas Ltd. and its exclusive distribution agreement with Schützen Chemical Group.
NPE2024 sets new record
NPE2024: The Plastics Show, the global platform for innovation in plastics, has sold 1,024,462 sq. ft of exhibit space at this year’s in-person Space Draw event - a new record high with 982,000 sq. ft. sold in 2018.
Project STOP marks major milestones and expands waste collection services
Project STOP and its partners reached significant milestones and successes in demonstrating a model for expanding affordable waste management and recycling solutions to help address the plastic waste challenge in Indonesia.
DSM Engineering Materials helps DiFOLD unlock the next level of circularity
Arnitel Eco is a bio-based thermoplastic copolyester, partially derived from renewable rapeseed oil. This significantly reduces the material’s cradle-to-gate CO2 emissions – delivering a carbon footprint reduction of up to 50% compared to traditional copolyesters.
Neste and Illig to showcase more sustainable solutions for thermoformed plastic packaging
Neste and Illig have entered into a strategic partnership to advance the use of more sustainable solutions in the production of thermoformed plastic packaging through demonstration cases.
Plast 2023: five years since the last edition
New projects, new impetus, and new content at the technology showcase for the plastics and rubber industry.
JEC World 2023, the place to be for composites professionals
Well-known as the “Festival of composites” each year in Paris, JEC World is a unique event dedicated to composite materials, their manufacturing technologies and application markets.
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.
CELAB-Europe launches new web hub for liner recyclers
CELAB-Europe, has announced the launch of their new website that includes an interactive map that lists liner and matrix recyclers in Europe.
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.
Alpla: Start of production at PET Recycling Team Targu Mures
The Alpla Group, together with its joint venture partners Ecohelp and UPT, has opened its first PET recycling plant in Romania after a construction time of nine months and investment of around 7.5 million euros.
Equiplast has already contracted 90% of its exhibition space
Equiplast, the International Plastics and Rubber event, has contracted 90% of its exhibition space, which suggests that this will be one of the best trade shows in recent years.
Color Technik and Grafe go the same way
With the partnership of the two companies, customers in the Swiss market will also benefit from future synergy effects.
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.
Distribution of KetaSpire and AvaSpire product families from Solvay
International distributor Biesterfeld and science-based company Solvay are expanding their joint portfolio.
Teknor Apex and Nexeo Plastics announce strategic partnership
Nexeo Plastics to Distribute Teknor Apex Portfolio of Thermoplastic Elastomers in Europe
PlastikCity Pavilion returns for Interplas 2023
In 2023, Interplas, the definitive and longest running UK plastics exhibition will be celebrating its 75th anniversary. Amidst a host of exciting features and new developments is the return of the PlastikCity pavilion for the third edition since its debut in 2017.
Baby Accessory Manufacturer Offers Antimicrobial Solution
Additive Identified Meets Stringent Regulatory and Processing Requirements
Safic-Alcan extends its distribution agreement with Nouryon in EU
Safic-Alcan enters into an agreement with Nouryon to distribute the Perkadox and Trigonox crosslinking peroxides across Europe as of the 1st January 2023.
Plast Echo cover for Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity 2023!
We, too, are joining this fantastic initiative, which is why "Plast Echo", the magazine of the plastics industry, is taking part in the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity for the first time!