Eight free webinars organized by Sirmax and Smart Mold
Sirmax and Smart Mold will be offering a series of webinars titled Advances in the numerical simulation of injection molding.
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LyondellBasell announces decision to acquire Mepol Group
Facilities in Poland and Italy will produce recycled and polymer compounds for diverse markets.
The JEC Composites Innovation Awards winners revealed
Each year, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards celebrate successful projects and cooperation between players of the composites industry. These composites champions are awarded based on multiple criteria such as partner involvement in the value chain, complexity, or commercial potential of the project.
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.
Evolution of the Turkish plastics industry
At the last edition of the fair, we had the opportunity to talk to Yavuz Eroğlu, chairman of the PAGEV association - the largest trade organisation that represents the plastics industry in Turkey.
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.
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.
Uponor completes Russian market exit
Uponor Corporation, a leading provider of sustainable water solutions, has completed its exit from the Russian market in accordance with local government authority requirements.
Sulapac Luxe - a new sustainable material for luxury fragrance caps
An award-winning material innovation startup, Sulapac, has launched Sulapac Luxe, a new bio-based material ideal for substituting hard plastics, including ABS, as part of its expanded portfolio for cosmetics and beauty packaging.
Polykemi Inc. begins compounding operations in Southeast USA
After being represented in the North American market for ten years, compounding operations at Polykemi Inc's first US production site have now begun.
Constantia Flexibles signs agreement to acquire Drukpol Flexo
Constantia Flexibles, the third largest producer of flexible packaging worldwide, has signed an agreement to acquire the Polish company Drukpol Flexo.
KraussMaffei to launch adjustment and efficiency program to strengthen competitiveness
KraussMaffei responds to an increasingly challenging market environment with a worldwide adjustment and efficiency program, also including the reduction of several hundred positions in the non-production areas.
Tomra Recycling Sorting hosts event to celebrate the extension of its test facilities in Germany
Tomra Recycling Sorting opened a second test facility at its headquarters in Germany to meet growing demand for material trials. The company now operates one test center each for waste and metal sorting applications at the same location.
Quantafuel concludes its strategic review with proposed acquisition by Viridor
The UK-based recycling and waste management company Viridor announced a formal offer to acquire all of Quantafuel’s outstanding shares for NOK 1.058million (NOK 6.38 per share).
Airnov with ISCC Plus certification at its Romorantin plant
Airnov Healthcare Packaging has announced a key breakthrough in its sustainability journey after its plant in Romorantin, France, obtained the ISCC Plus certification.
Multihead weigher handles millions of silicone parts daily
An Ishida multihead weigher has proved to be the ideal solution to enable Elmet, an Austrian silicone specialist, to efficiently fill around 100 million small parts into bags every single day.
Neste and Illig to showcase more sustainable solutions for thermoformed plastic packaging
Neste and Illig have entered into a strategic partnership to advance the use of more sustainable solutions in the production of thermoformed plastic packaging through demonstration cases.
Multivac at Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona
At Seafood Expo Global Multivac will be exhibiting packaging solutions, which contribute to an improved shelf life for fish and seafood, and at the same time ensure that the product is perfectly presented at the point of sale.
Finalists announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023
Winners will be announced at PRSE in Amsterdam on 11 May.
Krones wins two German Design Awards in 2023
The accolades were conferred on both the new generation of the Contiform stretch blow-moulding machine and the Mobile Production Robotics system for their superior design.
New CFO at the Hennecke Group
Yves Souguenet is to become the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the world-leading company group for machines and plants to process polyurethane.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag doubling machine production capacity in China
Solar-powered Ningbo factory expansion underway, boosting production capacity for Asian markets and catering to rising demand for higher tonnage moulding machines up to 1,500 ton clamp force.
Plast 2023: five years since the last edition
New projects, new impetus, and new content at the technology showcase for the plastics and rubber industry.
Baumüller Dravinja expands its capacities
New hall provides space for expansion of electrical production – around five million euros invested
Skills, values, community: Sacmi inaugurates the Academy
Over 48,000 training hours completed in 2022 alone, involving some 3,000 people. President of SACMI, Paolo Mongardi: “The Academy is much more than one physical place. It’s a starting point for sharing a culture of 'know-how’ that draws on ‘can-do’ core values”.
JEC World 2023, the place to be for composites professionals
Well-known as the “Festival of composites” each year in Paris, JEC World is a unique event dedicated to composite materials, their manufacturing technologies and application markets.
Project One - the largest investment in the European chemical sector for a generation.
Ineos Olefins Belgium has today announced it has raised €3.5 billion to support the construction and operation of the most environmentally sustainable cracker in Europe.
Planning permission granted for Quantafuel’s first UK plastics recycling plant
Quantafuel’s plans to build a series of plastic recycling plants across the UK are moving on swiftly after planning permission was granted for its first operation in Sunderland.
Perstorp sets reduction targets for water and waste
30% absolute reduction of water and waste until 2030, from a 2019 base year
Covestro launches new ultra-durable material solution
Covestro, a leading producer of advanced polymers and high-performance plastics in the United States and around the world, developed Makrolon 3638 polycarbonate.
Sidel acquires Makro Labelling to expand offering in labelling machines
The Sidel Group expands its offering in state-of-the-art labelling technologies and broadens its reach in key market segments.