Kask safety helmets with internal shell produced from Neopor Ccycled by BASF
Kask, the iconic Italian helmet brand, is using expandable polystyrene (EPS) granules Neopor Ccycled from BASF for the production of safety helmets for workers.
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Ineos Styrolution's polystyrene selected by Nam Ngai Hong
Nam Ngai Hong, a prominent houseware producer in Thailand, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by selecting Ineos Styrolution's post-consumer recycled polystyrene for its environmentally friendly Namecostorage box line.
Arburg at Plast Eurasia 2024
Plast Eurasia in Istanbul from 4 to 7 December 2024 is the largest plastics trade fair in Eurasia, according to its organiser - and Arburg (Hall 11, Stand 1114B) has long been a welcome exhibitor at the event.
Petcore Europe in partnership with the Circular Economy Coalition in Romania
This event marked our first gathering in Bucharest, where we were joined by PET packaging experts from across the entire PET value chain in Central and Eastern Europe along with the Vice President of the European Parliament and Romanian Minister of Environment.
Lindner Micromat HP - top performance in recycling
Cabka GmbH & Co. KG in Weira is part of the Cabka Group, which became a listed company in 2022. As a pioneer in processing mixed plastics, recycling has been part of the company’s DNA for more than 25 years.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe entry deadline extended to 04 November
The entry deadline for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 has been extended until 18.00 CET, Monday 04 November 2024. The judging panel for the 2025 awards has also been announced.
Tremendous success for Career Friday!
Career Friday, held as part of the 29th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing, was a complete success in terms of promoting young talent.
NGR at Fakuma 2024: tailored glass fiber package and 360°-service
From October 15 to 19, 2024, Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH (NGR) showcased its latest developments in plastics recycling at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen.
Neste and Braskem announce agreement
Neste and Braskem, the largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas, have reached an agreement for the supply of renewable and recycled feedstocks for polymers and chemicals production.
Wittmann pleased with positive results
The Fakuma 2024 in Friedrichshafen was a success for the Wittmann Group. The number of visitors was highly satisfactory, and the order volume placed at the fair was on a par with that or the Fakuma 2023.
Can AI improve the sustainability of plastic packaging?
Exciting insights into the world of plastic recycling are guaranteed at the “Open Hub Days”, an event series that will run from November 4 to 12 at four sites across Germany.
Impressive trade fair appearance: Arburg's solution expertise is an all-round hit
Fakuma 2024 once again attracted many trade visitors to Friedrichshafen despite a difficult economic environment across the industry.
Gamechanger cooling: more productivity and quality in the plastics industry
P1 cooling mixers from Promix Solutions can significantly improve existing extrusion and pelletizing processes but also polymer production processes.
"Großer Preis des Mittelstandes" - Evosys receives finalist award
Under the annual motto “With confidence towards the future”, Evosys received a finalist award at the grand finale of the 30th “Großer Preis des Mittelstandes 2024” competition.
Berry launches new alternative to coloured PET pill bottles
ClariPPil bottles offer enhanced sustainability (reduced carbon footprint and improved recyclability vs a PET container solution) together with excellent functionality, product protection, and aesthetics.
Engel focuses on innovative solutions and efficiency
From 15th to 19th October 2024, Fakuma, one of Europe’s leading trade fairs for plastics processing, is taking place in Friedrichshafen
The hidden champion steps into the spotlight
The revolutionary extrusion technology, globally deployed by the Austrian innovation leader MAS, is reaching new heights. The MAS 110, a compact extrusion marvel, is on the verge of its launch.
TotalEnergies extends its Polyethylene range
TotalEnergies extends its Polyethylene range with a new Very Low Linear Density Polyethylene grade, enhancing recyclability of stretch hood applications.
Kraiburg TPE provides supersoft compounds for medical devices
The demand for ultrasoft TPEs has been increasing across various industrial sectors. The reasons for this are obvious.
The new Intarema sets the benchmark in plastics recycling
Premiere at Erema: the new Intarema 2325 sees the world's leading manufacturer of plastics recycling systems grow its post-consumer series to enter a new dimension in recycling.
Arburg has the solution: Focus on new machines and upcoming topics
Arburg will be attending Fakuma 2024 from 15 to 19 October on Stand 3101 in Hall A3 with eleven exhibits, plus seven additional Allrounders on partner stands.
Avient launches new solutions at Fakuma 2024
Avient Corporation will exhibit its latest sustainable and specialized materials solutions and services for the plastics industry, including two new product launches, at the 29th Fakuma International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing, held today through October 19, 2024.
Wittmann at the Plast Eurasia 2024 in Istanbul
From December 4 to 7, 2024, the Wittmann Group will present to visitors of the Plast Eurasia in Istanbul latest injection molding technology, high-tech automation equipment and state-of-the-art auxiliary appliances at its booth No. 823 in hall 8.
Arburg has a smart solution for every challenge
From small contract injection moulding companies to large global players, plastics processors are all facing similar challenges in the current difficult economic environment.
ArburgAdditive: industrial 3D printing
At Fakuma 2024, Arburg (Hall A3, Stand 3101) is showcasing two exhibits used for industrial additive manufacturing. The focus will be on applications that are of particular interest to injection moulding customers.
Programs announced for free conferences at Cleveland plastics expos
The programs have been announced for the four free-to-attend conference theaters at the AMI Plastics World Expos, which take place on November 13-14 in Cleveland, OH, USA.
BASF expands its sustainable polyamide portfolio
With Ultramid LowPCF (reduced CO2 footprint/“Product Carbon Footprint”, PCF) and Ultramid ZeroPCF (CO2 footprint of net zero greenhouse gas emissions), BASF launches two new product variants within its polyamide value chain in Europe.
Feddersen Group expands expertise in the circular economy
In August 2024, K.D. Feddersen Holding GmbH granted a convertible loan to the Danish company Trebo ApS, which is to be transformed into shares in the company as part of the next financing phase.
Sumitomo Demag showcases Automation Expertise at Fakuma 2024
Using its own handling systems, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, Schwaig, will be presenting versatile and efficiency-enhancing concepts for handling, packaging and demoulding robots at Fakuma 2024 (Hall B1, Stand B1-1105).
Reifenhäuser delivers 150th mechatronic flat die automation system
After extrusion machine specialist Reifenhäuser presented the automation system PAM for flat dies and coextrusion adapters for the first time at the K 2022 plastics trade fair, the 150th system has now been installed on a customer line.
Stora Enso announces opening of Production Unit for Dry Molded Fiber
PulPac licensee, Stora Enso, announces the opening of a groundbreaking Dry Molded Fiber Production Unit in Skene, Sweden. The facility is the largest and most advanced of its kind, marking a significant milestone in sustainable packaging technology.
Allrounder 370 A: Paper injection moulding
At Fakuma 2024, Arburg (Hall A3, Stand 3101) will be demonstrating how so-called "paper pearls" can be reliably processed on standard Allrounders instead of conventional plastic granules.
One year from now K in Düsseldorf will open its doors
The countdown has begun: precisely one year from now K in Düsseldorf will open its doors for the global plastics and rubber industry from 8 to 15 October 2025.
Moretto at Fakuma 2024
Fakuma, the exhibition for plastics processing industry, will take place in Friedrichshafen (Germany) from 15 to 19 October.
Fakuma 2024 is on the home stretch!
The 29th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing has entered the home stretch and will open its doors in about two weeks.
Greenplast 2025: Promaplast and AMI join forces for a trade show and conference
Following the success of the first edition in 2022 Greenplast - the international trade show and conference dedicated to materials, technologies, and processes for the transformation of plastics and rubber is back for a return engagement in 2025.