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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2022 balance beyond all expectation: 4.67 billion euros in revenues
2022 balance beyond all expectation for Italian manufacturers of plastics and rubber processing systems
Keeping pace with high-quality recycled resin
The production of recycled plastic content is far from meeting demand, posing major industry challenges. Embracing the latest advancement in flake sorting helps bridge the gap between supply and demand and gives recyclers a competitive edge in efficiency and profitability.
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.
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.
Nova Chemicals commercializes first Syndigo FDA-compliant mechanically recycled polyethylene
Nova Chemicals Corporation, a leading supplier of polyethylene (PE) for food packaging, announced today that it delivered a commercialized FDA-compliant high-density recycled polyethylene (rPE) resin to market.
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.
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.
Continued investments lead to exceptional 17% growth in EU plastic recycling capacity
Installed plastic recycling capacity has grown by 17% in 2021 in EU27+3, boosted by an estimated €1.75 billion investment.
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).
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.
Finalists announced for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023
Winners will be announced at PRSE in Amsterdam on 11 May.
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.
Solvay Launches ISCC PLUS Certified Mass Balance Hydroquinone and Hydroquinone Monomethylether
Solvay has announced that the production of its hydroquinone (HQ) and hydroquinone monomethylether (MeHQ), has been accredited to comply with the mass balance accounting regime of the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus system.
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.
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.
The first ultra-pure solvents made from plastic waste
Clariter, a global cleantech company, and TotalEnergies Fluids, a division of TotalEnergies, have premiered the world’s first sustainable ultra-pure solvent made from plastic waste.
Ampacet introduces ELTech masterbatches for E&E market
Ampacet has launched the ELTech product range, specifically formulated to respond to the stringent requirements of the E&E market.
Equiplast has already contracted 90% of its exhibition space
Equiplast, the International Plastics and Rubber event, has contracted 90% of its exhibition space, which suggests that this will be one of the best trade shows in recent years.
Plastics Europe and EuPC launch European Operation Clean Sweep certification scheme
Plastics Europe, the association of plastics manufacturers in Europe, and EuPC, the association of European Plastics Converters, announce today the launch of the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) harmonised European certification scheme.
Color Technik and Grafe go the same way
With the partnership of the two companies, customers in the Swiss market will also benefit from future synergy effects.
Get Ahead at the ICIS World Polyolefins Conference
The 9th ICIS World Polyolefins Conference is just around the corner — an exciting event that brings together senior-level executives, market experts and industry innovators from across the polymer and chemical community
Teknor Apex and Nexeo Plastics announce strategic partnership
Nexeo Plastics to Distribute Teknor Apex Portfolio of Thermoplastic Elastomers in Europe
PlastikCity Pavilion returns for Interplas 2023
In 2023, Interplas, the definitive and longest running UK plastics exhibition will be celebrating its 75th anniversary. Amidst a host of exciting features and new developments is the return of the PlastikCity pavilion for the third edition since its debut in 2017.
Safic-Alcan extends its distribution agreement with Nouryon in EU
Safic-Alcan enters into an agreement with Nouryon to distribute the Perkadox and Trigonox crosslinking peroxides across Europe as of the 1st January 2023.
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