Realignment of SynCycle Activities at NGE and BDI
BDI-BioEnergy International GmbH has taken over the marketing and further development of SynCycle technology in partnership with Next Generation Elements GmbH, leading to a strategic realignment.
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Borealis introduces glass-fiber reinforced PP with 65% PCR for demanding automotive applications
Borealis is pleased to introduce Borcycle GD3600SY, a glass-fiber reinforced polypropylene (PP) compound with 65% post-consumer recycled (PCR) polymer content.
Encina and BASF establish partnership for supply of circular raw materials
Long-term supply agreement for chemically recycled circular benzene derived from post-consumer end-of-life plastics
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 Winners Announced in Amsterdam
The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 were announced today at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
Kraiburg TPE UK Ltd Official Opening and Personnel Announcement
Kraiburg TPE, a global competence leader in Thermoplastic Elastomers, announces the official opening of its subsidiary, Kraiburg TPE UK Ltd.
GreenPlast preparations underway for Milan 2025
Decarbonization, circular economy, recycling, reuse, and micro- and nanoplastics are just some of the topics of relevance in the plastics industry.
Continuous compounding processes for solid silicone rubber
Silicone rubbers play an important role in medical technology as well as in the automotive and electrical industries due to their special physical and chemical properties and physiological harmlessness.
Gabriel-Chemie introduces Maxiloop Compatibilizer series for recycling applications.
Gabriel-Chemie, as a leading manufacturer of masterbatch, is once again defining the standards in the plastics industry.
PET bottle recycling solution from a single source
For Indian preform and plastic packaging manufacturer Magpet Polymer Pvt Ltd, Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim are collaborating technologie.
GPD Companies, Inc. Names Kurt Schuering as President and Chief Executive Officer
GPD Companies, Inc. (“GPD”), an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC (“One Rock”), today announced the appointment of Kurt Schuering as President and CEO, effective June 24, 2024.
Ineos Styrolution receives Best European Polystyrene Producer Award
Ineos Styrolution received the award for best European polystyrene producer 2023 in an awards ceremony at the BluePoint Convention Centre in Brussels, Belgium on June 11, 2024.
Arburg expands its presence in South Eastern Europe
With the establishment of its own subsidiary in Romania in April 2024, Arburg has taken another important step increasing its local presence in the emergent economic region of South Eastern Europe.
CAE Ultrasim celebrates 25 years of pioneering virtual engineering for customers
Powered by accurate simulation methods, extensive material data, and easy-to-access web services Ultrasim creates an unparalleled offering for BASF customers.
Vecoplan enters into strategic partnership in the field of plastic recycling
Vecoplan supports processors in implementing the circular economy. Europe wants to be climate-neutral by 2050.
Annual Members Assembly of Amaplast
Villa Arconati hosted the annual Members Assembly of Amaplast – the national trade association affiliated with Confindustria .
Siemens and BASF collaborate on driving circular economy
Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have today announced the first electricalm safety product to include components made from biomass-balanced plastics.
Thermofip's innovative cooling project
Thermofip is a joint initiative focused on accelerating the introduction of innovative lightweight cooling components in the mobility and water management industry.
Registration for Greenplast trade show officially opened
The second edition of the Greenplast trade fair will be held at Fiera Milano (Rho) from May 27-30, 2025, for which registration has officially opened. It is dedicated to the technology, materials and processing of rubber and plastics.
trinamiX expands handheld solution to identify films for improved recycling
trinamiX GmbH, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopy and a wholly-owned subsidiary of BASF, announces their presentation of Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solutions at the upcoming PRSE 2024.
Sainsbury's reduces plastic waste by almost 700 tonnes
Sainsbury’s is pioneering the way in plastic reduction as the first retailer to introduce pulp trays for all of its salmon and trout products, which use 70% less plastic and can be recycled at home.
Dow announces the launch of two new Revoloop Recycled Plastics Resins
Dow and RKW Group join forces to develop a shrink film containing household waste.
U.S. Plastics Pact Launches Roadmap Transforming Packaging and Supply Chains Across Industries
The U.S. Plastics Pact released its latest strategic plan to help companies change how they design, use, and reuse plastics in their packaging.
World’s largest plastics recycling event opens in Amsterdam next week
The world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, takes place next week at RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 19-20 June.
BOY at Plastpol 2024: Successful trade fair appearance with innovations
Dr Boy GmbH & Co. KG was highly satisfied with its appearance at this year's Plastpol 2024 which took place from 21st to 24th May 2024.
Bayer Collaborates with PAPACKS to Co-create Alternative-to-Plastic Packaging
This relationship aims to advance Bayer’s commitment to ensure 100% of product packaging is recycle-ready or reusable by 2030.
Great interest in K 2025 in Düsseldorf
Exhibition space at K 2025 is in high demand the world over.
SKZ was able to produce two complex silicone molded parts in just one tool
Five partners from the plastics industry have succeeded in producing two complex silicone molded parts in just one single tool.
Canon enters recycling system business with innovative technology
Canon Inc. announced today that it will launch new plastic sorting equipment with innovative material identification technology.
Perfect conclusion to Chinaplas's return to Shanghai
After a six-year hiatus, Chinaplas 2024 made a glorious return to Shanghai and concluded successfully on April 26 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China.
Borealis to establish recyclate-based polyolefins compounding line in Belgium
Borealis is pleased to announce the installation of a semi-commercial demonstration recyclate-based polyolefins (rPO) compounding line in Beringen, Belgium.
In June, players expect an increase in demand for PE and PP
As previously reported by Chem-Courier, demand for food film and plastic bottles may increase in the near future due to European events such as the Olympics and the Football Championship, which will take place this summer.
PRSE 2024: The future of plastics recycling
GreenDot presents a comprehensive range of high-quality plastic recyclates / Major advances in mechanical recycling, first projects and international network for advanced recycling.
PulPac appoints Charlotte Walldal as Chief Technology Officer
PulPac, the leading innovator in Dry Molded Fiber technology, proudly announces the appointment of Charlotte Walldal as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
“Mold your dreams, mold your future”
The 29th Fakuma presents “Mold your dreams, mold your future” - Career Friday for pupils, students and career starters
Biesterfeld Group acquires Aerontec and expands its presence in Africa
The Biesterfeld Group has acquired Aerontec, a leading South African supplier and distributor of advanced composite materials and related technology.
Cooperation between Lindner Washtech and Erema delivers consistent quality in post consumer recycling
Breaking new ground in plastics recycling means assessing the value chain from end to end.