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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.
Neste decides to invest in liquefied waste plastic upgrading unit at its Porvoo refinery
Neste has made the final investment decision to commence construction of upgrading facilities for liquefied plastic waste at its Porvoo refinery in Finland.
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.
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.
Husky executes successful startup of its first integrated injection molding system for blood collection tube production in India
Husky Technologies, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, today announced the installation of the first integrated injection molding system for blood collection tube (BCT) production in India.
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.
Krones joins econsense
Krones joins econsense: Major boost to the German economy sustainability network
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.
K 2025 kick-off
First meeting of Exhibitors’ Council for plastics and rubber flagship fair in Düsseldorf Ulrich Reifenhäuser will retain position of Chairman
Krones.digital is growing internationally
• In 2022, Krones.digital was established as a community spanning departments and disciplines internationally. • The aim in building it was to bring together all of the resources for digital innovation and automation across the group to collaborate on software solutions. • And now, another Krones.digital site, in Bengaluru, India, was established.
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.
Manfred Hackl is Plastics Recycling Ambassador of the Year
Manfred Hackl, CEO of EREMA Group GmbH, was recently awarded the accolade Plastics Recycling Ambassador of the Year at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe.
Groundbreaking for Haitian production plant in Serbia
Haitian International is expanding its production and logistics network in Europe and investing in the construction of a modern plant with a total area of 250,000 square meters at its site in Ruma, Serbia. The plant is scheduled to go into operation in the first quarter of 2025.
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.
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.
Upcycling - a higher level of recycling
Interview with Estera Jamrozek, MAS Austria Area Sales Manager.
Polykemi establishes new subsidiary in Mexico
Swedish plastics compounder Polykemi AB continues to expand globally and March 1st 2023 was the opening day of the new subsidiary - Polykemi Mexico.
Dr Stephan Glander starts as new CEO of Biesterfeld AG
Dr Stephan Glander (54), with effect of 1 April 2023, has taken over as CEO of the Biesterfeld Group, one of the leading international distributors of plastics, rubbers and specialty chemicals.
Untha shredding technology looks back on a successful 2022
Untha shredding technology GmbH, the Austrian manufacturer of industrial shredding systems, looks back on a successful 2022: The company achieved yet another record turnover in the region of 80 million Euro, set up a new subsidiary in Turkey, noted a distinct improvement of supply conditions, came up with product innovations, made progress with regard to digitalisation and hired 50 new employees.
GEA opens state-of-the-art Technology Center in Wallau/Germany
GEA opened the doors of its new 1500-sqm Technology Center (XLAB) in Biedenkopf-Wallau for the first time on March 20. From now on, the new XLAB will be available to customers for product testing and training.
2022 Impact Report Highlights How Berry Global Drives Meaningful ESG Progress
The company is on track to exceed its 2025 goal to reduce operational emissions by 25%
Formnext powers ahead at the start of the year and offers year-round content
Formnext has hit the ground running in 2023 with the highest number of registrations to date. By the end of February, more than 550 companies had signed up to attend the world's leading trade show for AM technologies and next-generation manufacturing; 62% of them from outside Germany.
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.