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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 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.
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.
Contract prices for monomers and, ultimately, polyolefins, have predictably moved down in Poland in December.
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.
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 Global has developed a lightweight tube closure solution that combines modern design and material versatility with a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Packaging specialist takes over shares from joint venture partner Billerud.
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 is continuing to extend its lead in the global EcoVadis sustainability ranking.
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.
Chem-Courier forecasts polyolefins to hold their value until the end of the month.
Husky Technologies announced the appointment of John Linker as Chief Financial Officer. Linker will replace John Hafferty.
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.
The Reifenhäuser Group, leading manufacturer of extrusion machinery and components, will be exhibiting at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen from October 17 to 21, 2023.
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.
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.
Enforcement mechanisms are essential to reach legislative targets.
Jörg Stech becomes the new Head of Injection Molding Machines EMEA. The focus is on expanding KraussMaffei's leading position in the market.
Shortly before Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, Netstal is presenting itself with a new brand identity.
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 to deliver electrification solutions to Revolt Ett, Northvolt’s new battery recycling facility in Sweden.
Factory automation company reinforces global leadership.
Traditional financing models are not designed to adapt to the actual use of the machine due to fixed rates.
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 S.A. has acquired a total of 76 per cent of WeButex Kunststoffbearbeitung GmbH, one of the best-known processors of thermoset laminates.
More exhibitors and spectacular content and focus on service providers and sustainability.
Film LDPE grades, especially those with MFI=0.3, have been unavailable on the Polish market this week.
New addition to the sustainable multiwall and solid sheet range.
Polyolefin converters are far from active now, according to Polish market players.
According to Chem-Courier’s data, the Polish polyolefin market was awaiting the announcement of new prices last week.
Demand for polyolefins has strengthened in Poland since last month.
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.
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.
In H2 June, converters have been slow to make new purchases regardless of special offers, discounts and traders minimal margins in anticipation of another price reduction next month
The general Assembly of Amaplast appointed as Chairman for the two-year term 2023-2025 Mr Massimo Margaglione (GEFIT spa, injection moulds). Elected as Vice-Chairmen of the Association: Gabriele Caccia (SYNCRO srl, feeding/metering equipment and control devices) and Ms Barbara Ulcelli (IMG srl, injection moulding machines).