Evonik to introduce next generation plastic solutions at K-Fair 2022
Evonik will present its latest sustainable solutions for the plastics and rubber industry during K 2022, 19-26 October in Dusseldorf, Germany.
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Secret Sea-Grit: Successful partnership between Ampacet and NaturePlast
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Plast 2023 – All on the floor, first stage at the K Show in Düsseldorf
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Sidel commits to the circular economy by joining R-Cycle
Sidel is helping to make the circular economy a reality by joining R-Cycle, the open tracing standard for sustainable plastic packaging.
Lanxess: certified carbon footprint for polyamide 6, PBT and glass fibers
The specialty chemicals company Lanxess is one of the world’s first plastics manufacturers to offer its customers - processors of its Durethan polyamides and Pocan polyesters (PBT) - certified values for the carbon footprint of the base resins.
Energy-saving PAC-E packaging machine debuts at K 2022
World premiere of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s most economical, clean, low energy consumption and high-performance all-electric packaging machine to-date.
Pellenc ST & Ampacet join forces to recycle black PET
Pellenc ST and Ampacet, respectively global leaders in sensor-based sorting solutions and masterbatch solutions, collaborated on sorting studies to optimize the recyclability of dark PET packaging on existing recycling lines.
How material-smart are you?
Being material-smart means to consciously choosing optimal packaging materials while taking into account current demands concerning sustainability, climate footprint, function and cost.
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.
The focus is on sustainable products and discussion
TPE materials and market experts of Kraiburg TPE are looking forward to welcoming interested visitors at boot C58-03 in hall 6. The products they will present includes Thermoplast R, the new product series consisting of sophisticated recycling compounds.
arburgGREENworld: Arburg presents sustainable plastic parts production
With its communications drive "There is only a Plan A", Arburg is dedicating itself strategically and operationally to the important global issues surrounding sustainability, the circular economy and CO2 reduction at K 2022.
Circular economy in the spotlight
AST group uses Lindner plastics recycling technology to close the loop
Circular economy in the spotlight
AST group uses Lindner plastics recycling technology to close the loop
Black plastics recycling: towards a circular economy
Black plastics have been notoriously difficult to detect, but recent technological developments have made it possible to sort them not only by color but also by polymer, unlocking economic value for recycling companies.
Hexpol TPE Announced as Partner in Polestar 0 Project to Create a Climate-Neutral Car by 2030
Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car company, is accelerating its work to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by welcoming new partners to the Polestar 0 project, among them is the polymer compounder Hexpol TPE.
The fine art of PET bottle-to-bottle recycling at K 2022
At K 2022, Starlinger recycling technology will showcase the recoSTAR PET art, the company’s latest plant model in the field of PET recycling.
Advanced hot runner solutions increase sustainability in injection moulding
At K 2022 Oerlikon HRSflow will focus on an extensive range of hot runners tailored to small shot weights and the new Xp nozzle series for use in thin-wall injection moulding.
From the road to the track: Vestamid eCO gives scrap tires a new life in athletic shoes
Evonik is introducing a new sustainable high-performance plastic to its eCO product line: In the production of the polyamide 12 elastomer (PEBA) Vestamid eCO E40, 50 percent of fossil raw materials are saved and replaced by a starting material obtained from chemical recycling of used tires.
Moretto at K 2022: global approach, Italian roots
Passion, ideas, values and people characterize Moretto story. It is synonymous with unique, high-performance systems that last over time. A story of reliability and experience
Ampacet Gastop-Flex boosts flexible packaging barrier performance in compliance with circular economy design guidelines
Gastop-Flex, a masterbatch solution designed to reduce gas transmission rates in flexible applications and help product designers to optimise their packaging to meet circular economy requirements.
Gabriel-Chemie launches new CO2-reduced white Masterbatch
The launch of the new carbon reduced masterbatch underlines and expands Gabriel-Chemie's sustainability strategy even further and offers customers a climate-frendly 10% carbon reduced alternative
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).
Sustainable closure sealing and labelling of fruit and vegetable trays
In Germany around 60 percent of fresh fruit and vegetables is sold pre-packed in retail outlets. Two thirds of the packs are based on plastic, and the remaining one third on cardboard or other paper fibre materials.
OMV Technologies highlights sustainability strategies for packaging stakeholders at K 2022
OMV Technologies LLC will showcase its latest technologies and sustainability efforts which are supporting processors and brand owners in their transition to a circular economy.
Milliken delivers chemistry with a purpose at K 2022
Global manufacturer demonstrates circularity through plastics additives showcase
The fully automated waste sorting plant Roaf maximizes recovery rates thanks to Tomra’s sorters
Since it abolished the separate collection of plastics, the facility could boost its recovery rates of organics and plastics while maximizing its recycling efforts and keeping environmental impact low.
Lindner’s new plant delivers on automation, robotics and flow manufacturing
Only one year after the topping-out ceremony, the move into the new offices and the modern, 14,000 m² production area was completed in July this year.
Premiere at the K 2022: Bekum presents innovativeseries with over 12 new machine sizes
The focus of Bekum’s trade fair presentation is the market launch of the new machine series for packaging and industrial containers. Many technical innovations and the presentation of our new Digital Service await visitors to stand 14 C03.
KraussMaffei at K 2022: Two innovations for the circular economy live at the booth
At K 2022, in Hall 15, Stands C 24 to D 24, visitors can experience the latest innovations from KraussMaffei for themselves
From preforms to labels towards the circular economy
At Drinktec 2022, SACMI Beverage will be presenting a comprehensive range of products that focuses on process sustainability, with ready-to-use innovations that are instrumental in fostering the creation of a returnable PET and food-grade resin recycling chain.
The Italians at K
Almost 400 Italian companies in the plastics and rubber sector registered for the upcoming edition of K, taking place in Düsseldorf on 19-26 October 2022.
AMUT completes recycling project for customer in Romania
AMUT has completed the commissioning of a recycling plant for Pet Star Recycling, part of Pet Star Group, together with Pet Star Holding, a leading producer of preforms for PET bottles, in Romania.