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European mechanical plastics recycling exceeded 8 mln tonnes in 2021
European mechanical plastics recycling exceeded 8 million tonnes in 2021 despite feedstock insecurities caused by Covid-19 slowdown
New at K 2022: the Start-Up Zone
Newcomers showcase innovative developments and ideas for the plastics and rubber industries.
EPD for synthetic iron oxide pigments
Lanxess is the first manufacturer of synthetic iron oxide pigments to offer verified environmental product declarations (EPDs) for selected product groups.
Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to Amsterdam 22-23 June 2022
The Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE), the pan-European exhibition and conference dedicated to plastics recycling, returns to Hall 12 at the RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands on 22-23 June 2022.
Ampacet introduces BioRange+ TUV OK Compost certified masterbatch portfolio
Ampacet announces the launch of BioRange+ masterbatch solutions designed for compostable plastic applications.
Fibrolux supplies over 16km of pultruded deck beams for Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Bridge
Fibrolux has supplied more than 16km of a large-scale custom fiberglass pultrusion that enabled the refurbishment of the 1km Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Bridge in Torun, Poland with double width pedestrian and cycling walkways.
Energy from waste
Vecoplan shredder in use at FBSerwis in Poland Waste recycler FBSerwis opts for VVZ 2500 from Vecoplan to pre-shred solid municipal waste.
interplastica 2022 from 25 to 28 January 2022 in Moscow
Renowned international exhibitors on board +++ numerous national pavilions +++ dedicated “Recycling Solutions” segment returns +++ Special ADDITIVE MINDED +++ Polymer Plaza lecture forum
Chinaplas returns to Shanghai with over 4,000 exhibitors
At present, the manufacturing industry is in a dilemma of rising raw material prices and soaring freight costs worldwide. The global supply chain has encountered severe challenges, and there have been partial breakdowns.
Bio-Fed expands portfolio with biomass-balanced polypropylene compounds
The Cologne-based company Bio-Fed, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, has expanded its portfolio with ISCC PLUS and REDcert² sustainable certified M·Vera compounds made from biomass-balanced polypropylene (PP).
ML Polyolefins resumed production
After last week's fire of one of the raw material warehouses, ML Polyolefins has resumed production. Following the firefighting operation, full production capacity was reached on 20 November 2021.
Kraiburg TPE extends its range of Food Contact TPEs
New TPE solution complies with global food-contact regulations.
Plastics industry’s efforts to comply with China’s “Dual Carbon” Targets
China has embarked on a road towards a “dual carbon” target where it commits to reach its carbon peak by 2030 and move forward to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
German Feddersen Group companies successfully certified
The Feddersen Group companies Plastic GmbH and its branches AF-Color and Bio-Fed as well as PolyComp GmbH have been certified for ISCC Plus and REDcert².
ELIX Polymers and Roctool join forces to increase the chemical resistance of healthcare applications
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of disinfectants to clean surfaces in medical and daily life environments has increased remarkably, underscoring the importance of chemical resistance and property retention for materials used in medical and consumer devices.
Solvay & 9T Labs bring additive manufacturing of carbon composite parts to mass production
Solvay is working with advanced manufacturing solution OEM 9T Labs AG (Zürich, Switzerland) to help bring additively manufactured carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) parts to mass production.
Italian plastic machinery industry on growth path
Double digit growth continues for the plastics and rubber processing machinery, equipment, and moulds industry, represented by the trade association Amaplast.
On announces CleanCloud
Swiss sports brand On today announces a move away from petroleum-based resources by creating a new foam material called CleanCloud™, made using carbon emissions as a raw material.
Milliken expands its portfolio of solutions for polypropylene recyclers with DeltaFlow
Milliken & Company, a globally recognized leader in polymer additives and colorants, has launched DeltaFlow™ Viscosity Modifiers specifically to help polypropylene (PP) recyclers.
Styropor Ccycled for Stressless packaging: proven material with reduced carbon footprint
As of November 2021, Ekornes, a Norwegian manufacturer of high-end design furniture uses EPS (expandable polystyrene) protective packaging that has a lower carbon footprint than virgin material by safeguarding the same properties.
Installation of equipment at R&P Polyplastic Saratov polymer materials plant is completed by 20%
Planned capacity of the new production is over 20 thousand tons per year. Two high-performance compounding lines based on twin-screw extruders of BluePower series were supplied by KraussMaffei Extrusion.
Zero pellet loss certification scheme piloted at Borealis production locations
Borealis announces that it has carried out pilot audits at two production operations in Belgium to help test pellet loss prevention standards. The audits are the first to have been undertaken by a polyolefins producer for Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS), a global initiative dedicated to preventing pellet loss.
FEDDEM supplies further production plant for Grupa Azoty Compounding
Grupa Azoty’s plant in Tarnow, Poland, has been put into operation at the end of 2019. The mechanical engineering company FEDDEM GmbH & Co. KG had provided the planning for the entire technology and the production building at the time. Now production is already being expanded.
For optimised thermal management applications with coolant contact
Thermal management will become increasingly important in the current development of alternative drive concepts. For this purpose, suppliers to the automotive industry need application-optimised materials.
AIM3D unveils the innovative ExAM 510 3D pellet printer
AIM3D, a manufacturer of multi-material 3D printers, has developed a new, more powerful 3D printer for the CEM (composite extrusion modelling) process.
SABIC announces bio-based, certified renewable high-performance amorphous polymer
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, launched today a new portfolio of bio-based ULTEM resins that offer sustainability benefits while delivering exactly the same high performance and processability as incumbent ULTEM materials.
Plastics Europe unveils the next step in its journey of transformation
Plastics Europe, the pan-European association of plastics manufacturers, today unveils a new visual identity and website with sustainability at its core. This reflects the fundamental changes taking place within both the industry and Plastics Europe.
Carbon TT relies on pultrusion systems from Pultrex with iPul technology
"We're making vehicles lighter. This will allow them to transport higher cargo loads while using less energy." This is the corporate philosophy of Carbon Truck &Trailer GmbH.
Smooth Touch TPE for packaging and design
Reduced, smart, and high-quality – the packaging and design market is changing. Materials solutions that accompany manufacturers on this journey are in demand.
R&P Polyplastic intends to expand its presence in Uzbekistan
The company makes a serious bet in participation in automotive industry projects and plans to increase its shipments by 5-6 times compared to the present supplies.
Fakuma 2021: Inspiring plastics live
The 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing celebrated an inspiring restart in Friedrichshafen from the 12th through the 16th of October, 2021.
R&P Polyplastic increased shipments to European countries by 1.5 times
In percentage terms, the supply of materials from the leading Russian compounder increased by 58% compared to the same period in 2020. Shipments to Latvia and Romania showed the best positive dynamics – following the results of three quarters, they increased by 2.6 and 2.4 times, respectively.
SABIC opens new PP compounding line in Genk
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has announced today the start-up of its new polypropylene (PP) compounding line in Genk, Belgium with a virtual inauguration event.
Woodly material used In HK Maakarit and Kariniemen grilled sausage packaging
HKScan, a listed Northern European food company, is advancing towards carbon neutrality by reducing fossil-based materials in collaboration with Woodly.
SABIC and Microsoft collaborate
SABIC and Microsoft Corporation have collaborated to create Microsoft’s first consumer electronic product – The Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse – with an exterior shell containing 20% recycled ocean plastic.