NGR apointed a new Sales Director
Stefan Musner takes over the sales management of Next Generation Recycling Machines GmbH (NGR)
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Krones to discontinue its digital container-decoration business
Although the group’s subsidiary Dekron GmbH has machines successfully up and running at various customers, this decision is the result of a careful review of our business strategy and the current market situation.
Encouraging preliminary results for Italian manufacturers of plastics and rubber processing machinery
According to estimates by the Amaplast-MECS Statistical Study Center, in 2023 the Italian plastics and rubber machinery production could set a new all-time record for the sector of over 4.8 billion euros, racking up a gain of at least three points over 2022.
Indorama Ventures continues to be a member of the DJSI World and DJSI Emerging Markets
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the fifth consecutive year and the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index (DJSI Emerging Markets) for the seventh year in a row.
New packaging waste regulation draft could prove controversial
The latest draft of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) – which passed its plenary vote in the EU Parliament on Wednesday 22 November – brings further sweeping changes to the proposed legislation, some of which are likely to prove controversial.
Prices fall, demand improves in Polish polyolefin market
Contract prices for monomers and, ultimately, polyolefins, have predictably moved down in Poland in December.
New President of the "Polish Recykling" Association
On November 23, during the General Meeting of Members of the "Polish Recykling" Association, Simon Dziak-Czekan, who had led the organization since its founding in 2015, resigned from the position of president of the management board.
European Parliament discriminates plastics packaging
Last week, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposed last year by the European Commission.
Berry launches new lightweight tube closure solution
Berry Global has developed a lightweight tube closure solution that combines modern design and material versatility with a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Alpla becomes the majority owner of Paboco
Packaging specialist takes over shares from joint venture partner Billerud.
Haitian International Germany celebrates special anniversary
Haitian International Germany (HTIG) celebrates Chinese anniversary: in just 8 years from a machine manufacturer for standard applications to a system provider for industry solutions.
Engel - global leader in climate protection
Engel is continuing to extend its lead in the global EcoVadis sustainability ranking.
almaak and Hexpol TPE Collaborate on 2K Adhesion-Synchronised Materials
As the plastics industry meets at Fakuma 2023, the polymer compounders almaak international and Hexpol TPE announced a partnership optimising 2K material combinations tailored for automotive.
Virgin plastics supply adequate in Poland
Chem-Courier forecasts polyolefins to hold their value until the end of the month.
Husky appoints John Linker as Chief Financial Officer
Husky Technologies announced the appointment of John Linker as Chief Financial Officer. Linker will replace John Hafferty.
High speed pipette tip moulding presented at Fakuma 2023
A high speed solution for the production of pipette tips will be presented to an international audience at the Hekuma booth (Hall A7, Stand 7202) at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen.
Reifenhäuser relies on broad competence network and in-house manufacturing
The Reifenhäuser Group, leading manufacturer of extrusion machinery and components, will be exhibiting at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen from October 17 to 21, 2023.
Berry launches range of premium quality reusable cups
Berry Global has introduced a new range of upmarket reusable plastic cups for the foodservice industry, to meet increasing demand for alternative solutions to single-use packaging.
RadiciGroup inaugurates new production plant in India
Sales presence since 2006, now the Group’s own industrial site to strengthen its position on the Asian continent with timely products and services for the local market.
Low demand and high imports endanger the European plastics recycling industry
Enforcement mechanisms are essential to reach legislative targets.
New Head of IMM EMEA/Global IMM Technology at KraussMaffei
Jörg Stech becomes the new Head of Injection Molding Machines EMEA. The focus is on expanding KraussMaffei's leading position in the market.
Netstal presents new brand positioning
Shortly before Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, Netstal is presenting itself with a new brand identity.
Borealis and TotalEnergies start up Baystar JV polyethylene unit
Borealis and TotalEnergies celebrate the start-up of their Baystar joint venture’s new 625,000 metric ton-per-year Borstar polyethylene (PE) unit, which more than doubles the current production capacity at Baystar’s site in Pasadena, Texas.
ABB electrifies the world’s largest battery recycling facility
ABB to deliver electrification solutions to Revolt Ett, Northvolt’s new battery recycling facility in Sweden.
Fanuc ships its one-millionth robot
Factory automation company reinforces global leadership.
KraussMaffei introduces usage-based payment model
Traditional financing models are not designed to adapt to the actual use of the machine due to fixed rates.
Dry Air Moretto: patent confirmed by European Patent Office
With more than 15,000 units sold, Moretto's Dry Air mini dryers are one of the most appreciated solutions by customers around the world thanks to high-performances, product compactness with a design studied down to the smallest detail.
Lerg acquires a majority share in WeButex
Lerg S.A. has acquired a total of 76 per cent of WeButex Kunststoffbearbeitung GmbH, one of the best-known processors of thermoset laminates.
Formnext steps up to the next level
More exhibitors and spectacular content and focus on service providers and sustainability.
Some LDPE grades absent from Polish market
Film LDPE grades, especially those with MFI=0.3, have been unavailable on the Polish market this week.
Exolon Group: promoting the circular economy with Ecorange
New addition to the sustainable multiwall and solid sheet range.
Polyolefin prices soar in Poland
Polyolefin converters are far from active now, according to Polish market players.
Polish buyers may reject price increases
According to Chem-Courier’s data, the Polish polyolefin market was awaiting the announcement of new prices last week.
Prices change, demand grows in Polish PE, PP markets
Demand for polyolefins has strengthened in Poland since last month.
Polyolefin prices down, but long-term outlook positive
Demand for injection PE has strengthened this week, according to Polish traders. ‘We get the most enquiries for injection HDPE and LDPE and the fewest requests for PP homopolymers from converters,’ one of the market players has reported. Converters that make products from PP complain about limited polymer availability.
PE, PP prices slide further in Poland
The situation has been unclear in the Polish polyolefin market in the first week of July. Traders have informed that converters are actively asking for quotes, but few of them are buying the commodities. Converters of polypropylene, its copolymers in particular, are the most active.