Albis UK celebrates 50 years
In 2016 Albis (UK) Limited celebrates its 50 year anniversary.
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Ter Plastics Iberica acquired the plastic division of Proquibasa
With this regional expansion the customers and business partners can now take advantage of Ter Plastics technical expertise in Spain and Portugal.
BASF: Plastics without limits at Fakuma 2015
BASF is presenting numerous new solutions for the packaging and furniture industry, automotive and electrical engineering at this year's Fakuma.
Albis is focusing on future trends in ongoing internationalization
Albis Plastic GmbH will be presenting again in 2015 at the Fakuma in Friedrichshafen.
Plastics industry plays key role in Europe's energy efficiency targets
Leaders of the European plastics industry met in Brussels on Wednesday, 24 June, for the conference "EU investing in its future - Plastics Construction Solutions".
DSM invests in optimizing environmental footprint
New investment in Emmen facility underpins company’s global sustainability strategy.
MSV 2015: A traditional industry meeting with new impulses
The 57th International Engineering Fair will be accompanied by special projects focusing on environmental technologies, transport and logistics.
MedPharmPlast Europe Conference 2015 to be held in Frankfurt
The conference will give an insight into the most important topics 2015 for the medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging industry.
Major new oxo plant in Sweden
Perstorp inaugurates major new Oxo plant in Sweden to strengthen position in PVC plasticizers and chemical intermediates.
A. Schulman moves EMEA shared service center to Poland
A. Schulman, Inc. announced plans to move its EMEA shared service center to Poznan, Poland from Londerzeel, Belgium.
Africa - a land of opportunity for plastics processors
Plastics industry consultants, Applied Market Information Ltd., has published its first database of plastics processors in Africa.
Albis Plastic at Chinaplas 2015
Albis Plastic GmbH will be presenting itself at the 29th Chinaplas 2015 in Hall 10.2, Booth L51.
Clariant's sustainability-edge in spotlight at ECS 2015
Clariant has introduced on-going portfolio screening program in move to improve sustainability of entire product range.
IK criticizes plastics manufacturers' force majeure policy
Notifications of force majeure lead to raw materials shortages and spiralling prices, according to IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen e. V.
EuPC warns on the effect of force majeure declarations
EuPC has said that the recent series of force majeure declarations by some of the leading polymer suppliers to the European market could have very damaging effects.
Clariant acquires Lanxess' black pigment preparations portfolio
Clariant announced that it has acquired the black pigment preparations portfolio of Lanxess, located at Nagda, Madhya Pradesh.
K 2016 – pointing the way forward for the plastics industry
A few weeks before the closing date for registrations, Messe Düsseldorf is recording extremely lively demand for exhibition space.
Evonik to invest over €4 billion in research and development
"Our intention is to turn Evonik into one of the world's most innovative companies," affirmed Klaus Engel, the Chairman of the Executive Board.
Arburg Energy Efficiency Award 2015
The winner for 2015 is ARaymond, one of the world's market leaders in clip fasteners for the automotive industry.
Fashion show at NPE2015 reflects zero waste strategy
Stylish and unique garments and accessories designed by students of the Savannah College of Art and Design will be made of recycled and reused plastics.
BASF increases earnings in full year 2014
We increased earnings, despite the disappointing economic development in Europe - said dr Kurt Bock.
Borealis presents new material and starts new line
Borealis presents new solutions for electric sports car and announce start-up of expanded Itatiba plant.
Arburg shows LSR processing at Medtec Europe 2015
Arburg will present an application for processing liquid silicone at the Medtec Europe.
Plastics and packaging suppliers to exhibit in Morocco
International trade fair plast expo & plast pack to be held from 3-6 June 2015 in Casablanca.
NPE 2015 to be the largest NPE ever
NPE2015 has surpassed the previous NPE record for exhibit space, according to the SPI.
Steady demand despite difficult conditions
From 27-30 January almost 1,000 companies will present their new products at Interplastica in Moscow.
New market study on toluene
In 2013, about US$24.5 billion were generated with the sale of toluene.
Wide range of possibilities with Plexiglas Mineral
Three-dimensional forming and homogeneously colored material open up a myriad of design ideas.
Clariant unveils ColorForward 2016
Clariant celebrates the 10th anniversary of its color forecasting guide for the plastics industry with the release of ColorForward 2016.
Thomas Arnold new CEO of Biesterfeld AG
With effect of April 1st, 2015, Thomas Arnold is appointed CEO by the Supervisory Board of Biesterfeld AG, Hamburg.
DSM's solutions at NPE 2015
DSM highlights solutions for flexible food packaging, gas tank applications, and DDR4 connectors at NPE 2015.
Biesterfeld Plastic acquires the JV shares of Biesterfeld Nordic AB
Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH purchased the shares of their partner Fred Holmberg in the mutual Joint Venture Biesterfeld Nordic AB.
Evonik starts up new units for crosslinking activators
Evonik has started up two new plant units for the production of crosslinking activators at its multi-user site in Wesseling.
K 2016 invites exhibitors from all over the world
Registration documents will be available from the beginning of 2015.
Bayer MaterialScience finished new TDI plant
Company invested some EUR 250 million at Dormagen site to produce foam component TDI.
Higher profitability of Klöckner Pentaplast
The Klöckner Pentaplast Group delivered a successful operational and financial performance in the financial year 2013/2014.