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At Kuteno in Bad Salzuflen BOY presents six machines from its product portfolio. From May 13th to May 15th demonstrates its many years of expertise in the manufacture of compact and energy-efficient machines for the plastics processing industry.
The Hamburg-based distributor K.D. Feddersen signed a sub-distribution agreement with the Spanish Plastic Agents, S.L. at the beginning of 2025.
Omya has completed the previously-announced acquisition of Distrupol, a leading channel partner in the UK, Ireland and the Nordic countries with recent expansions into continental Europe.
Aimplas, the Plastics Technology Centre, has launched three new online courses, offered in streaming format, on compounding and advanced materials.
APR and RecyClass have jointly recognised MCC’s "SealPPeel" technology applicable on PP packaging tubs as fully compatible with both PP white and coloured recycling streams in the United States and Europe.
Xenia, global player in engineering and manufacturing thermoplastic composites, is pleased to introduce the Whitened Shade colour option to its carbon fibre reinforced grades.
The internationally operating MAAG Group, headquartered in Oberglatt, Switzerland, has been stepping up its localization strategy in China. MAAG China has continuously increased its business activities and sales.
At the JEC trade fair in Paris (March 4 - 6, 2025, hall 6, stand G104), KraussMaffei will be presenting a diverse selection of exhibits on various composites technologies as well as the printCore industrial pellet extruder live in action.
Market participants assessed that the polyethylene demand will slow down by the end of the month. The announced order stoppages for this material as well as production overhauls further limited the number of transactions.
The STS twin screw extruder is celebrating its 20th birthday this year. Over the years, the STS extruder series has established itself on the market as a high-performance quality product for a wide range of extrusion and compounding tasks.
Polyplastics has launched Plastron LFT RA627P, an eco-friendly composite of polypropylene (PP) resin and long cellulose fiber which delivers low density, high specific rigidity, high impact strength, and excellent damping for a range of applications.
Aimplas, the Plastics Technology Centre, has developed an innovative digital totem that simulates the digital passport for plastic products, which will be mandatory for marketing products in the European Union.
With a net exhibition area of 50,000 square metres and 38,000 visitors, the latest edition of Plast, held in 2023, reaffirmed its status as a highly successful event.
Prices in the polyolefin market in Poland in 2024 changed due to various factors, such as: the level of demand from converters, the availability and quantity of imported material, the price of oil, the impact of the overall European economy, as well as the geopolitical situation worldwide.
Dr. Carsten Gerhardt, Chairman of the Circular Valley Foundation, talks in an interview about the vision behind the foundation and the highlights of the Circular Valley Convention.
From April 15 to 18, Chinaplas in Shenzen will once again open its doors to national and international trade fair visitors. BOY presents two of its injection moulding machines in Hall 10 at booth no. C29.
At this year’s JEC World, taking place from 4 to 6 March 2025 in Paris, ENGEL, a global leader in plastics processing technology, is involved in three products that have been selected as finalists for the JEC Innovation Awards.
The agenda for AMI’s first edition of Compounding and Recycling Asia has been released, featuring presentations from Envicco, Beiersdorf, Avient, EcoBlue, SCGC, KPMG, China Packaging Federation, Keller and Heckmann and many more companies and organisations.
Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions recently hosted its highly anticipated Innovation and Technology Day at the Deltin Hotel in Daman by end of January 2025.
Evosys Laser GmbH from Erlangen has once again come out on top in the TOP 100 innovation competition and now bears the TOP 100 seal 2025.
As the world’s first melamine foam manufacturer, BASF now introduces Basotect® EcoBalanced which helps to reduce the Product Carbon Footprint of many sound absorption applications in the transportation as well as in the building and construction industries.
For the sustainable cultivation of greenhouse fruit and vegetables, BASF has developed a certified industrial compostable biopolymer that can be used to manufacture black and white plant clips.
Plast Eurasia Istanbul, the global meeting point of the plastics industry of the world, with a view to convening the professionals of the sector for the 34th time and exhibiting the state-of-the-art technology
Ampacet has introduced Halolite 527 and Halofree 533, low-halogen and halogen-free flame retardant masterbatches, to comply with international standards IEC 61249-2-21 and EN 50642 regulating maximum halogen and antimony content.
At the beginning of 2025, K.D. Feddersen Distribution in Europe is expanding its Celanese portfolio to include the polyamide grades of Zytel, Minlon, Selar and Elvamide and the polyester portfolio to include Rynite.
On January 1, 2025, BASF’s Performance Materials division completely switched all its European sites to renewable electricity. “As BASF, we want to enable our customers green transformation, and we believe it starts with us.
After 23 years as Managing Director of K.D. Feddersen Plastics Machinery, Torbjörn Egerhag is handing over the reins to Bengt Rimark on 1st of April 2025. Bengt is leaving his most recent role as CEO of Pinewood to return to an industry close to his heart.
Innovative minds present pioneering ideas for the plastics and rubber industry
Following 18 testing campaigns commissioned in 2024, RecyClass strengthened its Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and Design for Recycling Guidelines to address the impact of various packaging features on plastic recycling streams.
GreenPlast 2025 is set to be the key event of the year for those focused on the sustainable future of plastics
After increased activity in mid-January, the PP market calmed down and by the end of the month prices remained stable. In H2 January, converters started to inquire materials for February delivery.
At Plástico Brasil Arburg will be presenting a high-speed application for the packaging industry: a hybrid Allrounder 720 H in packaging design will produce four IML margarine containers in less than five seconds.
Polyethylene multilayer packaging containing polyamide 6 copolymers from Envalior can be recycled along with the waste from flexible polyethylene packaging.
Eastman received RecyClass Recyclability Approvals for eight copolyester resins and their equivalent Renew grades, containing recycled content.
Oerlikon Barmag and Evonik have announced their cooperation to promote chemical recycling of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste. Both companies are committed to develop technologies for robust and efficient depolymerisation and purification processes.
Battery Innovation Day dazzles with the ENGEL duo 5500 combi M