AKXY2 - New concept car at K 2022
The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei will present its newest concept car AKXY2 for the first time in Europe at the K 2022, from 19-26 October in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Ampacet to invest in controlled environment rooms for production of medical grade masterbatches
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, is proud to announce its investment in controlled environment rooms at its newly opened production plant in Brembate (BG), Italy.
BGS: Electron Booster for Electric Vehicles
The conditions in electric vehicles place high demands on the materials used
Today you can enjoy interesting online lectures about radiation sterilization of plastics on BGS ISD22
BGS ISD22 starts today. Don’t miss a unique program full of lectures in the field of radiation sterilization.
How material-smart are you?
Being material-smart means to consciously choosing optimal packaging materials while taking into account current demands concerning sustainability, climate footprint, function and cost.
Hexpol TPE present the Sustainable Materials Lab to the automotive market at IZB 2022
At the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) taking place in Wolfsburg, Germany, in October, Hexpol TPE will bring their Sustainable Materials Lab for the first time.
The focus is on sustainable products and discussion
TPE materials and market experts of Kraiburg TPE are looking forward to welcoming interested visitors at boot C58-03 in hall 6. The products they will present includes Thermoplast R, the new product series consisting of sophisticated recycling compounds.
Benefits of radiation crosslinking for automotive applications
BGS Irradiation Service Days 2022
Virtual trade fair on radiation crosslinking
BGS Irradiation Service Days: Virtual trade fair on radiation crosslinking for e-mobility, mechanical engineering and the cable and electrical industries
BGS Irradiation Service Days 2022
Second virtual trade fair on trends and themes in radiation sterilization and radiation crosslinking
Circular Economy Forum at K 2022
VDMA and 13 member companies to present the latest technologies for the circular economy in the plastics industry at K 2022.
New compounding factory in Yangzhou, China
Sinochem International, Elix Polymers' parent company, opens its compounding Factory in Yangzhou, China
New viper 4 small robot with innovative low-voltage technology
Engel extends its series of linear robots for K 2022 with the new viper 4
OQ Polymer Lab meets global testing standards with ISO 17025 certification
For OQ, this certification represents an important milestone. As the company continues to grow, being certified to these globally recognised standards will help to unlock commercial opportunities in the future.
Advanced hot runner solutions increase sustainability in injection moulding
At K 2022 Oerlikon HRSflow will focus on an extensive range of hot runners tailored to small shot weights and the new Xp nozzle series for use in thin-wall injection moulding.
From the road to the track: Vestamid eCO gives scrap tires a new life in athletic shoes
Evonik is introducing a new sustainable high-performance plastic to its eCO product line: In the production of the polyamide 12 elastomer (PEBA) Vestamid eCO E40, 50 percent of fossil raw materials are saved and replaced by a starting material obtained from chemical recycling of used tires.
Bio-Fed at K 2022 - Sustainable products in focus
Bio-Fed, an expert in the development and production of biodegradable and/or biobased plastics as well as biomass-balanced PP compounds will present its product range on a joint booth at the new location in Hall 6, C52 at K 2022.
Akro-Plastic, Bio-Fed and AF-Color focus on sustainable products
At K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Akro-Plastic GmbH, Bio-Fed, AF-Color and K.D. Feddersen Ueberseegesellschaft mbH will present their product ranges on a joint booth at the new location in Hall 6, C52.
ISCC Plus - further companies of the Feddersen Group successfully certified
ISCC Plus is a sustainability certification system for bio-based and recycled materials in the chemical industry (e.g., based on sugar cane, vegetable oil and fat waste or recyclate).
New viper 4 small robot with innovative low-voltage technology
Engel extends its series of linear robots for K 2022 with the new viper 4
Fachpack 2022: New ideas and inspiration for the packaging sector
From 27 to 29 September 2022, it will once again be time for Fachpack, the trade fair for packaging, technology and processes, to open its doors at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg.
Milliken delivers chemistry with a purpose at K 2022
Global manufacturer demonstrates circularity through plastics additives showcase
Official special show "Plastics shape the future" focuses on the hot topics
The focus of the special show under the auspices of Plastics Europe Deutschland (PED), the plastics producers' association, and Messe Düsseldorf will be on the three ground-breaking hot topics of K 2022: climate protection, circular economy, and digitalisation.
ICIS petrochemicals and plastics index (IPEX) pointing to global price collapse
The monthly ICIS Petrochemical Index (IPEX) is recording a collapse in commodity petrochemical and polymer prices worldwide as economic and cost pressures for the sector mount.
Strategic start-up investment in Biofiber Tech Sweden AB
Hamburg-based K.D. Feddersen Holding GmbH acquired a minority stake in the start-up Biofiber Tech Sweden AB in June 2022.
Wacker presents self-adhesive liquid silicone rubber for polycarbonate
Wacker will be premiering its novel Elastosil LR 3078 product series at K 2022. These self-adhesive liquid silicone rubber grades cure extremely fast and establish a firm bond with the thermoplastic polycarbonate without the need to pretreat its surface.
Ineos Styrolution introduces new product portfolio for polymer modification
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has announced the introduction of an all-new product portfolio dedicated to polymer modification.
Styrenics Circular Solutions welcomes Styropek
Styropek membership further strengthens EPS representation in the value chain alliance
The Italians at K
Almost 400 Italian companies in the plastics and rubber sector registered for the upcoming edition of K, taking place in Düsseldorf on 19-26 October 2022.
Pneumatic vs electric ultrasonic welding machines - the potential to save energy and boost quality
Faced with rising energy costs, many companies have set themselves the target of saving electricity.
Bringing a varied selection of TPE sustainability solutions to K 2022
K 2022: Varied selection of TPE recycling solutions from KRAIBURG TP
Alpla's pharma division growing due to acquisition of Polish company
The global packaging company ALPLA is boosting the presence of its pharma division in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) with the acquisition of the Polish company APON.
Lanxess adds new sustainable product variants to Tepex composites range
Lanxess is placing an emphasis on sustainability in its business activities, driving the circular economy forward.
Moretto Turkey celebrates its 10th anniversary
Located in a strategic position between Europe and Asia in Istanbul - Moretto Turkey stands out for its qualified consulting, careful analysis of customer requests and the proposal of dedicated and effective solutions.
Ampacet REC-NIR-BLACK with NIR-detectable masterbatch for black flexible applications
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has added REC-NIR-BLACK PE 512 for black flexible applications to its carbon-free REC-NIR-BLACK masterbatch range.
Joint project DOMO Chemicals and Hynamics for the production of PA from low-carbon hydrogen
DOMO Chemicals and Hynamics have entered into a partnership project with the objective of achieving zero-carbon for 100% of the hydrogen used at the Belle-Étoile industrial site, in Saint-Fons, France.