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Amaplast annual Member Assembly highlights
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).
Fakuma 2023: focus on plastic as a recyclable material!
With excitement and anticipation, the industry is looking forward to the 28th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing in Friedrichshafen from the 17th through the 21st of October, 2023.
25 years of Servomold
In 2023, Servomold GmbH & Co. KG celebrates 25 successful years as a specialist for the automation of injection mould tools.
Plast 2023: focus on sustainability
Innovative green technologies are complemented by concern for the impact of the fair itself.
Neo Group wins the Polymer Producers Awards 2022
This year's edition focused on the following criteria: delivery reliability, circularity, quality, communication, innovation and commitment to the European Market.
PET imports to impact EU recycled content targets
Fair policy covering imported plastics is critical.
Expoquimia and Equiplast 2023 bring the sector together and catalyse its transformation
The Spanish chemical and plastics trade fairs close an edition marked by sustainability.
Indorama Ventures and Carbios to build first-of-a-kind PET biorecycling plant in France
Indorama Ventures and Carbios announce the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a Joint Venture for the construction of the world’s first PET biorecycling plant in France.
The chemical and plastics industries join synergies for sustainability at Expoquimia and Equiplast
The two shows bring together 590 companies and more than 1,500 brands represented at the Gran Via venue.
Continental sells plant in Russia
Continental has sold its plant in Kaluga, Russia, to Russian company S8 Capital.
CMG Granulators at Plastpol 2023
CMG Granulators will be one of the exhibitors at Plastpol 2023 displaying a G17-22 granulator and a SL screen-less granulator.
The global composites industry reunited at JEC World 2023
JEC World 2023 closed its doors after three vibrant days of intense business activities, expertise and knowledge sharing.
Trinseo starts up polycarbonate dissolution pilot facility in the Netherlands
Dissolution technology allows effective end-of-life plastic recycling and enhances circularity.
Interpack delights the global processing and packaging industry
For those in the product packaging and processing business there was only one "place to be" from 4 to 10 May: interpack in Düsseldorf.
Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 announced
The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 were announced at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
Engel at Plastpol 2023: output meets sustainability
Green is more than a colour: At Plastpol 2023 Engel is impressively demonstrating its expertise in resource- and energy-saving plastics processing with two challenging applications.
Petcore Europe announces a new executive director
Petcore Europe is pleased to announce that it has appointed Martin Stephan as Executive Director, vice Ermis Panagiotopoulos, who served as Interim Executive Director since January 1st, 2023.
BASF continues its Plastics Journey at PRSE 2023
BASF is set to showcase its continued plastics journey towards a circular economy and sustainable management of plastics at the Plastics Recycling and Sustainability Conference Europe (PRSE) 2023.
Electric presentation of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag at Plastpol 2023
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag continues its strong commitment to sustainable development.
European Commission Regulation restricting lead in PVC enables continuity of PVC recycling
VinylPlus, the European PVC industry’s commitment to sustainable development, welcomes today’s publication of the European Commission Regulation restricting lead in PVC under the EU’s REACH regulation.
Mauser Packaging Solutions opens new reconditioning site in Poland
Investments in Gliwice, Poland, expand product offering to support growing demand for sustainable packaging in the region.
Südpack Medica’s recyclable blister concept - for added sustainability
Companies in the pharmaceutical, medical goods and life science industries are currently evaluating the packaging concepts that are used for their products.
2022 balance beyond all expectation: 4.67 billion euros in revenues
2022 balance beyond all expectation for Italian manufacturers of plastics and rubber processing systems
The first French value chain for advanced recycling of plastic film
TotalEnergies and Paprec, leader in plastic recycling in France, have signed a long-term commercial agreement to develop a French value chain for advanced recycling of plastic film wastes.
Piovan Group takes over selected assets of Protec Polymer Processing gmbH
Piovan Group's strengthening continues with further expansion into Germany, Europe's reference market for plastics by supporting German ProTec's systems - ensuring continuity and qualified assistance to some of the company's customers.
LyondellBasell announces decision to acquire Mepol Group
Facilities in Poland and Italy will produce recycled and polymer compounds for diverse markets.
Alpla and Inden Pharma form joint venture
Specialists in pharmaceutical packaging combine expertise and increase capacities.
SABIC and Coolbrook announce cooperation to advance the electrification of steam crackers
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has signed an agreement with Coolbrook, a transformational technology and engineering company.
A Circular Future with Plastics 2023: DG Environment is joining
The 2023 edition of the conference A Circular Future with Plastics, organised by EuPC together with the French Association Polyvia and Plastics Europe, will take place on 23rd & 24th May in Lyon, France.
Nova Chemicals commercializes first Syndigo FDA-compliant mechanically recycled polyethylene
Nova Chemicals Corporation, a leading supplier of polyethylene (PE) for food packaging, announced today that it delivered a commercialized FDA-compliant high-density recycled polyethylene (rPE) resin to market.
Integrated thermoplastic process for lowest unit costs in composite lightweights
With its many years of injection moulding experience and outstanding automation expertise, Engel develops highly cost-effective production concepts for the manufacture of composite parts in large quantities.
Toyo Ink Group to feature packaging solutions for enhanced sustainability at interpack
Toyo Ink Co., Ltd., Toyo Printing Inks Inc. and Toyo Ink Europe, N.V., all member companies of the Toyo Ink Group of Japan, will be jointly exhibiting at interpack 2023.
Safic-Alcan expands its international business
Safic-Alcan, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced the acquisition of 4Plas Ltd. and its exclusive distribution agreement with Schützen Chemical Group.
NPE2024 sets new record
NPE2024: The Plastics Show, the global platform for innovation in plastics, has sold 1,024,462 sq. ft of exhibit space at this year’s in-person Space Draw event - a new record high with 982,000 sq. ft. sold in 2018.