Semperit successfully completes acquisition of Rico Group
Semperit has successfully completed the acquisition of RICO Group, one of the world’s leading full-range suppliers of customised elastomer and plastics applications.
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Prices bottom out in Polish polyolefin market
Demand has reportedly been steady in the last week of July. "We still see weak demand for polyolefins in Poland; still, some companies decided to build small stocks due to a predicted price increase" - a trader has commented.
Polyolefin prices down, but long-term outlook positive
Demand for injection PE has strengthened this week, according to Polish traders. ‘We get the most enquiries for injection HDPE and LDPE and the fewest requests for PP homopolymers from converters,’ one of the market players has reported. Converters that make products from PP complain about limited polymer availability.
Borealis Scientific Innovation Award open for submissions
BSIA was launched by Borealis to accelerate the circular transformation and drive sustainable progress.
Polykemi’s new factory in the USA is now inaugurated
The Polykemi Group’s fifth manufacturing unit was inaugurated in April, making North America Polykemi’s third continent with in-house production.
PE, PP prices slide further in Poland
The situation has been unclear in the Polish polyolefin market in the first week of July. Traders have informed that converters are actively asking for quotes, but few of them are buying the commodities. Converters of polypropylene, its copolymers in particular, are the most active.
54,000 tonnes of rPET per year: Alpla expands recycling plant in Poland
Alpla is continuing the global expansion of its circular economy with the expansion of its recycling plant in Radomsko (Poland). The internationally active packaging and recycling specialist is investing around eight million euros in the third extrusion line at the site.
The international scope of Plast 2023
Collectives, broad representation of foreign exhibitors and buyers, focus on networking
Amaplast annual Member Assembly highlights
The general Assembly of Amaplast appointed as Chairman for the two-year term 2023-2025 Mr Massimo Margaglione (GEFIT spa, injection moulds). Elected as Vice-Chairmen of the Association: Gabriele Caccia (SYNCRO srl, feeding/metering equipment and control devices) and Ms Barbara Ulcelli (IMG srl, injection moulding machines).
PE, PP markets never recover, prices fall further in Poland
The Polish polyolefin market was mainly inactive in H1 June.
Call for Speakers: Formnext’s reimagined multistage conference
Formnext has reimagined its conference design to meet the increasing demand for more in-depth opportunities to share knowledge and ideas about the Additive Manufacturing sector.
Chinaplas back in action!
We talk to Ada Leung, General Manager of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd, about this year's Chinaplas, exhibitors and participants, and the portfolio of products and techniques presented in Shenzhen.
K 2025 kick-off
First meeting of Exhibitors’ Council for plastics and rubber flagship fair in Düsseldorf Ulrich Reifenhäuser will retain position of Chairman
Manfred Hackl is Plastics Recycling Ambassador of the Year
Manfred Hackl, CEO of EREMA Group GmbH, was recently awarded the accolade Plastics Recycling Ambassador of the Year at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe.
Ineos announces packaging film made from more than 50% recycled plastic waste
Ineos has announced a world first as it has produced ultra-thin, rigid film used for recyclable flexible packaging products made from more than 50% recycled plastic.
Upcycling - a higher level of recycling
Interview with Estera Jamrozek, MAS Austria Area Sales Manager.
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
Formnext powers ahead at the start of the year and offers year-round content
Formnext has hit the ground running in 2023 with the highest number of registrations to date. By the end of February, more than 550 companies had signed up to attend the world's leading trade show for AM technologies and next-generation manufacturing; 62% of them from outside Germany.
High-performance additives for sustainable plastics
Evonik has invested in the British company Interface Polymers Ltd. This company’s Polarfin additives simplify the processing of plastics such as mixtures with polyethylene or polypropylene
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.
Eight free webinars organized by Sirmax and Smart Mold
Sirmax and Smart Mold will be offering a series of webinars titled Advances in the numerical simulation of injection molding.
LyondellBasell announces decision to acquire Mepol Group
Facilities in Poland and Italy will produce recycled and polymer compounds for diverse markets.
The JEC Composites Innovation Awards winners revealed
Each year, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards celebrate successful projects and cooperation between players of the composites industry. These composites champions are awarded based on multiple criteria such as partner involvement in the value chain, complexity, or commercial potential of the project.
Ampacet introduces ELTech Orange 2003 PBT masterbatch for high voltage PBT connectors
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has launched ELTech Orange 2003 PBT, specifically designed for high voltage orange PBT electrical & electronic equipment.
Evolution of the Turkish plastics industry
At the last edition of the fair, we had the opportunity to talk to Yavuz Eroğlu, chairman of the PAGEV association - the largest trade organisation that represents the plastics industry in Turkey.
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.
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.
Polykemi Inc. begins compounding operations in Southeast USA
After being represented in the North American market for ten years, compounding operations at Polykemi Inc's first US production site have now begun.
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.
Lanxess to hold "Virtual Days” for the third time
45 webinars on Lanxess products, services and strategic alignment
Hot runner technology for superior surface quality
Hot runner technology enables injection molded parts with the highest surface quality, as required in particular by the automotive industry. In many applications, systems from Oerlikon HRSflow support cost-efficient, material-saving production with highly precise process control.
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.
First production of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipes based on feedstock from chemically recycled PEX waste
Neste, Borealis, Uponor and Wastewise Group enable chemical recycling of hard-to-recycle plastic waste into new high-quality plastic pipes
Amut successful upgrade of Mohawk PET washing plant
The American giant Mohawk Industries, flooring manufacturer, once again relies on Amuts's experience for the upgrade of its PET washing plant, in Summerville, Georgia USA.