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Klöckner Pentaplast launches 100% Tray2Tray market-first pilot in the UK
Klöckner Pentaplast, a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions, is launching an exciting UK market-first venture with Tesco and Hilton Foods to pilot the first-ever 100% recycled PET food trays.
Syensqo presents its latest high-performing coating solutions at ECS 2025
The company's newest solutions help coating formulators meet more demanding requirements while enabling safer and more eco-conscious formulations.
The world’s first high-quality melamine resin foam with a reduced PCF
As the world’s first melamine foam manufacturer, BASF now introduces Basotect® EcoBalanced which helps to reduce the Product Carbon Footprint of many sound absorption applications in the transportation as well as in the building and construction industries.
New benchmark in energy savings thanks to the Double Gate heating concept
With the help of latest-generation KHS stretch blow molding technology, the bottler is taking the amount of energy saved in its PET bottle manufacturing operations up to the next level.
BASF’s Performance Materials division plants run entirely on renewable electricity
On January 1, 2025, BASF’s Performance Materials division completely switched all its European sites to renewable electricity. “As BASF, we want to enable our customers green transformation, and we believe it starts with us.
Tosca to showcase innovative reusable packaging solutions
Tosca, a global leader for 100% reusable and recyclable plastic packaging and pooling solutions, will participate in Fruit Logistica 2025, the premier exhibition for the fresh produce industry, taking place in Berlin from 5-7 February.
Davis-Standard Global Services UK Facility Renews ISO 14001 Certification
Davis-Standard, LLC is pleased to announce that its Davis-Standard Global Services UK facility has renewed its ISO 14001 certification. This international standard recognizes organizations for their commitment to environmental management.
The sustainable future of plastics takes shape in Milan
GreenPlast 2025 is set to be the key event of the year for those focused on the sustainable future of plastics
Berry incorporates 30% PCR content into its NorDiVent dry packaging solution
Berry Global’s NorDiVent Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) film is playing a key role in helping Danish dry mortar specialist Marlon meet its sustainable packaging goals.
Arburg at the Plástico Brasil 2025
At Plástico Brasil Arburg will be presenting a high-speed application for the packaging industry: a hybrid Allrounder 720 H in packaging design will produce four IML margarine containers in less than five seconds.
Ineos Styrolution recycling solution becomes finalist for 2025 Plastics Recycling Awards Europe
Ineos Styrolution is proud to announce that its new polystyrene mechanical recycling solution for food contact quality has been selected as a finalist at the 2025 Plastics Recycling Awards Europe in the category “Product Technology Innovation of the year”.
Oerlikon Barmag and Evonik - strategic partnership for chemically recycled PET
Oerlikon Barmag and Evonik have announced their cooperation to promote chemical recycling of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste. Both companies are committed to develop technologies for robust and efficient depolymerisation and purification processes.
The World's largest Technical Center injection moulding machine in action
Battery Innovation Day dazzles with the ENGEL duo 5500 combi M
From one peak to the next: managing order spikes more sustainably with adhesives
Picking, packing, and shipping at breakneck speed: Millions of packages left e-commerce warehouses in the weeks leading up to Black Friday and Christmas. Many products were oversized and packed with unnecessary filling material.
Circular Valley Convention 2025
The Circular Valley Convention 2025 will bring together leading players and thought leaders from business, science, politics and society to jointly develop pioneering solutions for the future of the circular economy.
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.
Alpla on a growth trajectory with a successful 2024 financial year
Alpla continued its growth trajectory in 2024 with new products, plants, business areas, acquisitions and a focus on training skilled workers.
RePlast Eurasia is getting ready for the second edition
Turkiye's first and only plastic recycling fair is getting ready to be the choice of the sector for the second time
Collaboration between Gneuss, Colines and Exxon Mobil Signature Polymers
As interest in recycling has grown in importance in recent years, a wide variety of plastic waste streams are being evaluated for their recyclability potential.
First recycled yoghurt cup in supermarket
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announced today the successful completion of a first project with mechanically recycled polystyrene in a yoghurt cup.
Deposit return scheme in Romania reaches 84% collection rate in the first year
30 November marks one year since the launch of the deposit return system (DRS) in Romania, promoting the separate collection of drink containers for recycling.
Syntegon moves into a new office building
The leading provider of processing and packaging solutions Syntegon has completed the construction of its new office building at its Crailsheim premises.
Directly from the sun into the injection molding machine
Photovoltaic systems are no longer a rarity on the roofs of industrial companies. High energy prices, purchase restrictions and unstable grids in some countries and regions make it lucrative to be somewhat independent of the electricity market.
PRSE 2025 conference programme outlined
The outline conference programme for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS Europe) has been published ahead of the event’s return to the RAI Amsterdam on 1-2 April 2025.
European Bioplastics concludes EBC24 on a high note
European Bioplastics concludes two days of insightful presentations, panel discussions and market data analysis at EBC24.
ColorForward forecasts an eclectic color palette in 2026
Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, today announced the launch of ColorForward 2026, its annual color trend forecasting tool for the plastics industry developed to support the design of impactful aesthetics for new consumer products.
Emirates Biotech selects Sulzer technology to build world’s largest PLA production facility
Emirates Biotech has selected Sulzer as the technology provider for its upcoming Polylactic Acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates.
PFAS-free non-flammable formulations expand Avient's portfolio
Avient Corporation announces the addition of flame-retardant (FR) grades manufactured without intentionally added PFAS-based raw materials to its portfolio of Complet PKE Long Fiber Reinforced Polyketone Thermoplastics.
Improved sealing and energy savings thanks to digital heating system
Patented digital heating system enables reliable sealing - also for recyclable mono-materials - and offers up to 50 percent energy saving and compensation of productivity losses of 30 percent with return on investment in six months.
Berry’s Prevented Ocean Plastic Bottle helps tackle a global problem
New spring water range uses the category’s first fully recycled ocean-bound plastic bottle.
Expansion of the management team at Evosys
With the addition of Marie Schafnitzl and Oliver Brandmayer to the management board, Evosys is strengthening its decision-making level with two experienced managers who bring extensive strategic expertise in the areas of controlling and corporate development.
Project Re:Claim wins Plastics Industry Award 2024
The joint venture between the Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL) and Project Plan B, known as Project Re:Claim, uses an ISEC evo system from Pure Loop to process used garments and textiles.
Moretto presents the Sustainability Report
An opportunity to present the company from the point of view of sustainability. It confirms the commitment in the transition towards an economy increasingly focused on reducing environmental impact, generating value and improving the community welfare.
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.
Transformation for survival in the traditional plastics industry
According to a survey by Global Information Inc., despite the decrease in demand for plastic injection molding during the COVID-19 pandemic, the market has now steadily recovered, reaching pre-pandemic activity levels.