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Vecoplan has acquired Pla.to GmbH, a specialist in dry cleaning and washing technology, expanding its plastics recycling solutions portfolio. The companies announce new system series and the presentation of the largest dry-cleaning line at K 2025.
Commentary by Anna Kozera-Szałkowska, Managing Director of Plastics Europe Poland.
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced ProVital+ Proflow 1485, a medical-grade PFAS-Free and Siloxane-Free polymer processing aid masterbatch solution designed to replace conventional fluorinated PPA masterbatches used in a wide range of applications.
The issues faced by European polypropylene producers may lead to a slight increase in prices in Poland in the last week of August - early September.
Konica Minolta Sensing Europe announces its participation in K 2025, presenting color and appearance measurement solutions for plastics processing and recycling. At its stand in Hall 11 (F68), the company will showcase spectrophotometers and software for color formulation and quality control.
Exolon Group will present new generations of solid and multiwall thermoplastic sheets for automotive, building and construction, industrial and food applications at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, with a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance.
The SKZ Plastics Center is developing customized thermographic measurement systems for injection molding, using passive and active approaches with cost-effective thermal imaging cameras to automate defect detection and support process-integrated quality assurance.
Kreyenborg's IR-Clean technology succeeds: EFSA issues a positive scientific opinion on rPET flake decontamination.
At the beginning of 2025, news of bankrupt recycling companies, mainly in Western Europe, were reported in a series of non-exhaustive lists of names: Blue Cycle - Netherlands, Stiphout Plastics - Netherlands, Bage Plastics - Austria, Texaid, Veolia - Germany.
Wacker will present Elastosil R 531/60 at K 2025, a silicone rubber for busbar insulation in electric vehicle batteries, combining cost-effective extrusion processing with advanced fire protection properties.
Bodo Möller Chemie expands its portfolio by becoming the distributor of Rain Carbon hydrocarbon resins and solvents in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. The partnership aims to strengthen the company's position in the CASE raw materials sector.
Clariant has increased its stabilizer production capacity in China and introduced new solutions for artificial turf and medical polyolefin applications, addressing rising global demand for high-performance plastic additives.
thyssenkrupp Uhde’s subsidiary Uhde Inventa-Fischer has signed a Letter of Intent with Köksan for the delivery of two PET production plants in Türkiye and Iraq, utilizing the Melt-To-Resin process to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
Tray-to-tray recycling is gaining momentum as a solution for circularity in PET packaging. This article explores technological advances, regulatory drivers, and key challenges shaping the future of PET tray recycling.
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Meusburger will present an expanded product range and new solutions for injection mold making, with a focus on demolding processes and support for designers.
At K 2025, Wittmann Battenfeld will showcase advanced injection molding technologies and resource-saving innovations, including the new MacroPower with a one-piece machine body, multi-component systems, and solutions for sustainable plastics processing.
Aimplas is leading the Deconwaste project to develop advanced cleaning and decontamination methods for recycled polyolefins, aiming to enable their safe use in food contact applications and comply with European regulations.
SABIC has introduced the Megamolding platform, aiming to streamline the production of large thermoplastic parts across diverse industries, offering improved efficiency, design flexibility, and sustainability compared to traditional materials.
Hennecke Group and Yizumi have entered into a strategic partnership to develop innovative polyurethane (PUR) overmolding solutions, aiming to set new standards in injection molding applications for global industries.
Syncro Group celebrates its 18th anniversary in 2025, presenting a new generation of sustainable and efficient machinery at K Show 2025, with a focus on circular economy and advanced process control solutions.
Amaplast, the Italian association for plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers, voices serious concerns about the new EU-USA tariff agreement, warning of significant challenges for European industry and exports.
Together with partners, SKZ is investigating the long-term effects of mechanical stress caused by modern cleaning technology on pipe systems. Practical tests provide valuable insights for manufacturers, operators, and service providers.
Aimplas is working on two projects funded by the Valencian Institute for Competitiveness and Innovation, with support from the European Regional Development Fund, to sustainably develop new flame-retardant coatings and composite materials.
In August, the contract price of propylene is expected to fall, which will automatically translate into lower polypropylene prices
Wacker is all set to unveil a new high-consistency silicone rubber for the production of composite insulators with extruded silicone housing at the next K 2025 International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber. The new product is supplied as a 2K addition curing system and is suitable for extrusion manufacturing processes, in particular spiral extrusion
On 17 July 2025, the Frauen@Arburg network held an event at the company headquarters in Lossburg, Germany, on the topic of courage. Katrin Wolf, Managing Director of the family-owned company Wolf Produktionssysteme in Freudenstadt, and Isabel Diaz Rohr, member of the Arburg Advisory Board, highlighted exciting aspects in their presentations.
Japanese plastic products manufacturer Kyoraku uses BASF polyethersulfone’s original honey color as design feature in its unique Amberware design concept.
Resources are becoming increasingly scarce, the markets ever more agile and processes ever more complex. In this dynamic world, holistically conceived systems that provide a smart combination of technology, data and artificial intelligence are needed more than ever in order to upgrade efficiency levels, respond to changes with the requisite flexibility and save valuable resources.
The high-tech TriPlast sorting plant in Ennshafen has been making a significant contribution to the Austrian circular economy since it went into operation a year ago - and is exceeding expectations.
Innovia Films, a pioneer in materials science that manufactures BOPP films for packaging, labels, graphics and tobacco products, will be showcasing its recently launched full range of innovative mono-material polypropylene solutions that are PPWR compliant and engineered for advanced recyclability.
In response to exhibitor and visitor feedback - and to further expand the event’s regional reach - the organisers of PRS Asia are delighted to announce that the 2026 edition will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai, China from 3–5 November 2026.
A new generation of decorative and functionalised rear-end-lights is about to enter series production. At K 2025, ENGEL will present the complete manufacturing process for the first time.
At the K trade fair in Düsseldorf from October 15 to 19, Promix Solutions will be presenting solutions for mixing, foaming and cooling for the plastics industry in Hall 9, Stand E18. The focus is on raw material savings with the Microcell Technology and real-time monitoring and process control with the Visco-P inline viscometer.
Whether colour, function or sustainability - AF-Color will be presenting innovative solutions for technically demanding plastics at K 2025.
At the K 2025, held in Düsseldorf, Germany from October 8 to 15, MEAF Machines will launch its new Xtender technology.
No other material is under as much pressure worldwide as plastic. Stricter regulations, rising energy and raw material costs and increasingly ambitious targets in the circular economy are presenting processors and recyclers with growing challenges.