Bio-based hot melt adhesive from Henkel helps save energy in the packaging process
The packaging industry is changing: rising CO2 emissions, stricter regulations and increased consumer expectations require innovative answers.
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TaipeiPLAS 2024 kicks off with record growth in Taiwan
TaipeiPLAS 2024 officially opened at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, Taiwan, in conjunction with Taipei International Shoe Making Technology Show (ShoeTech Taipei).
Wittmann Feedmax primus: robust, flexible, economical
Material loaders are expected to be reliable, durable and efficient. The central material loaders of the new Feedmax primus series from Wittmann are setting new benchmarks in all three categories.
Reifenhauser Inc. appoints Matthew Banach as new Vice President Sales CSC
Reifenhauser Incorporated, the U.S. subsidiary of the German extrusion machine manufacturer Reifenhäuser Group, has appointed Matthew Banach as the new Vice President Sales Cast Sheet Coating (CSC).
PUR painting for vehicle front ends of the future
The Rehau Automotive site in Feuchtwangen is expanding its production repertoire with a ColorForm system from KraussMaffei.
FachPack 2024: Class reunion for the European packaging industry
“Transition in Packaging” will be the key theme for FachPack at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 24 to 26 September 2024.
New Movacolor Controller (PTC)
Movacolor, a global leader in dosing technology solutions, proudly announces the launch of its new Portable Touchscreen Controller, now available across all gravimetric and optometric solutions.
Feddem at Fakuma 2024
The mechanical engineering company Feddem GmbH & Co. KG is once again exhibiting at this year's Fakuma and will be presenting its latest developments in Hall A6, Stand 6217.
PulPac and PA Consulting unveil dry molded fiber cap
PulPac, the innovator behind Dry Molded Fiber technology, and PA, the global innovation and transformation consultancy, are excited to announce the development of Dry Molded Fiber bottle caps now testing with the Bottle Collective.
Moretto at Fakuma 2024
Fakuma, the exhibition for plastics processing industry, will take place in Friedrichshafen (Germany) from 15 to 19 October.
BGS launches new website with enhanced features
With a clean, modern design and improved content, BGS Beta-Gamma-Service, a specialist provider in the field of radiation sterilization and radiation crosslinking, has completely relaunched it´s website for an improved user experience.
The new Colour Vision 27 "Autumn SPA" by Gabriel-Chemie
Autumn is a season that enchants us with a breathtaking palette of colors. Nature dresses in warm, vibrant tones, transforming landscapes into a living painting.
Husky Technologies announces leadership transition
Husky Technologies today announced that longtime company CEO John Galt will transition to the role of chairman and Husky COO Bradley Selleck will become CEO, effective October 1.
Karen Kaufmann becomes Director Sales Germany
On 1 September 2024, Karen Kaufmann will take over as Director Sales Germany at Hamburg-based plastics distributor K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG.
Appointment of new Managing Director at EuPC
The EuPC Board of Directors appoints Paolo Bochicchio as the new EuPC Managing Director as of 30 September 2024 to replace the current Managing Director Bernard Merkx who had been appointed for a transition period of 2 years.
New Hasco marking stamps Z48600ff/…
Marking stamps in injection moulding tools are used for the unambiguous marking and identification of moulded parts through serial numbers, production data or batch numbers.
Composite Materials Zone to debut at TaipeiPLAS 2024
TaipeiPLAS 2024 will introduce a brand-new Composite Materials Zone as part of its expansion, with nearly 500 exhibitors across more than 1,800 booths, reflecting a remarkable 40% increase from 2022, according to Taitra the organizer.
Innovative ejector delay unit Z1725/...
The demoulding stage during the injection moulding process can be optimised through the use of an ejector delay unit.
Optimising shredding processes by utilising new technical features
Vecoplan is continually developing solutions to make shredding processes more efficient. This can be seen in a number of innovative technical features. Most important, the company is placing increasing emphasis on digitalisation.
Taiwanese composites specialist AIM manufactures high-tech wheels with KraussMaffei
Golf clubs, bicycles - and now automotive too: together with KraussMaffei, the Taiwanese composite specialist Advanced International Multitech (AIM) is expanding its portfolio to include High Pressure RTM.
KM Packaging celebrates 40 years of innovation and excellence
KM Packaging is celebrating 40 years of delivering reliable, cutting-edge packaging across many varied sectors, including fresh produce, ambient, chilled and frozen convenience foods, confectionery, and snacks.
Kiefel the innovation leader under new management: Sieverding becomes CEO
Kiefel GmbH, a market-leading company for thermoforming and joining technology and a member of the Brückner Group, is undergoing a change in management: Matthias Sieverdin.
Südpack floatable top webs combine with mono-APET trays for a recyclable overall concept
Ahead of the FachPack 2024, film manufacturer Südpack unveiled its latest innovation: PET floatable lidding films.
BASF performance materials co-creates the sustainable future with its customers
BASF’s Performance Materials division reveals its strategic roadmap toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and highlights key milestones on its way to a circular economy.
New polymer colorants derived from recycled content available from Avient
Avient Corporation today announced the launch of OnColor REC Polymer Colorants, formulated with pigments derived from recycled content, including end-of-life tires.
Fakuma 2024 - Hasco innovations live
At the upcoming Fakuma, Hasco will present numerous new and further developments from the fields of Mould Base and Hot Runner, as well as innovative digital solutions for mouldmaking.
Wittmann Aton plus EcoDrive: Constant dew point plus minimal energy consumption
The Aton plus segmented wheel dryer from Wittmann is now available with Eco-Drive. This added feature enables dynamic adjustment of the dry air output to the cur-rent material requirements via an integrated frequency inverter.
Meraxis partners with AI start-up Polymerize
Meraxi and the AI deep-tech start-up Polymerize have forged a strategic partnership. Polymerize is a developer and provider of a materials informatics platform, which is specifically tailored to the research and development needs in the polymer industry.
Südpack named Innovations Champion by Wirtschafts-Woche
Each year, WirtschaftsWoche magazine has a total of 4,000 German medium-d companies independently analyzed for its annual innovation ranking. This year’s result is now in: For the third time in a row, Südpack ranks under the top 10.
Coveris advances sustainability efforts with second major renewable energy agreement
Renewable energy is a major pillar of Coveris’ sustainability commitment . Company already gradually switching to green energy, most recently concluding a 10-year purchase agreement with Neoen, thereby meeting the electricity needs of its European plants.
South American beverage multi Postobón installs three KHS lines at once
Newly formed teams quickly discover that there are plenty of synergies to be explored. This also holds true for the partnership between South American beverage multi Postobón and KHS - which in a very short time indeed has yielded filling lines.
Automotive supplier Sailuda integrates backwards in BCF yarn production
Chinese automotive supplier Sailuda is expanding its process chain with the commissioning of a Oerlikon Neumag BCF plant. In future, the specialist for automotive interiors will produce its own BCF yarns.
SABIC to feature at PCIM Asia first commercial application of Elcres HTV150A
SABIC , a global leader in the chemical industry, will highlight at PCIM Asia 2024 (in Hall 11, Booth H03) the first commercial application of its high-heat Elcres HTV150A dielectric film.
Ten years of bonding and surface technology for plastics at SKZ
The SKZ Plastics Center sees itself as a trailblazer for companies in the plastics industry. To this end, a constant exchange with the companies is essential.
New products from Hasco
Flexible and reliable - the new range of PTFE temperature control hoses Z8565/... and New compact slide retainer Z1899/…
FachPack 2024: Nuremberg plays host to Europe’s packaging industry
Visitors can look forward to an extensive programme of presentations in the PackBox, InnovationBox and SolPack 5.0 forums as well as interesting special shows and awards ceremonies.