New Sidel aseptic complete PET line and bottle design for UHT milk
New Sidel aseptic complete PET line and bottle design for UHT milk boost business at Fattoria Latte Sano in Italy.
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Renewable raw materials for plastics production
Neste and Covestro are starting a strategic cooperation in Europe to promote the use of sustainable raw materials in plastics production.
Information about MSV 2020 preparations
The management of BVV Trade Fairs Brno asked the government to exempt trade fairs from the ban on mass events and to restart the fairs from the end of August.
Borealis decision to discontinue PE project in Kazakhstan
Borealis will not proceed with the development of integrated steam cracker and polyethylene (PE) project in Kazakhstan, said the company.
Slow restart of the plastics industry
It is clear from the data that the decrease is significant everywhere compared to what was originally planned.
B.Bigler AG appointed as RadiciGroup distributor for Germany
B.Bigler AG provides its resident, well-established, and country-wide sales net and logistics hub in Weiterstadt guaranteeing fast delivery to customers.
Plastics industry - long way to recovery
It was expected that the lifting of the restrictions would not bring an immediate recovery. Moreover, in some cases, the relaxation and lifting of stay at home restrictions has led to a reduction in demand and associated production.
Tailor-made thermoplastic composites for high-volume production
Engel is one of the winners of the JEC Innovation Awards 2020. Together with FILL, the machine manufacturer has received the award in the category Process for the development of a production line for the manufacture of tailor-made composite blanks.
Arburg manufactures high-tech masks
After Arburg started producing protective glasses on Allrounder injection moulding machines at its headquarters in Lossburg (Germany) in mid-April, the mechanical engineering company has now launched an additional project to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
COVID - 19: Is the future more plastic?
Now, while we are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, plastics use is increasing again. But, while the pandemic is just temporary, plastic pollution will be long lasting, says Dr Fengwei (David) Xie from WMG, University of Warwick.
Melt delivery equipment from Nordson helps meet urgent need for non-woven sheet
German and Chinese Manufacturers of melt blown PP have ordered many BKG® Gear Pumps and Screen Changers needed to ensure medical purity for masks and other PPE
RKW supports various local health care initiatives
RKW takes its social responsibility seriously and supports the health care system with donations and other initiatives at various company locations.
Incident at Borealis in Stenungsund
May 9th at 20.45 CEST a local fire occurred at the steam cracker at Borealis‘ production location in Stenungsund, Sweden. The emergency plan was immediately activated by the local crisis team.
Interplas postponed to 2021 with the promise of “bigger and better”
Rapid News Group has announced the decision to postpone Interplas, the UK’s flagship event for the plastics industry, to 2021.
Packaging with a Future: Engel is a founding member
Engel is committed to greater sustainability of plastic packaging. In collaboration with six other companies from the Austrian packaging industry, the injection moulding machine manufacturer founded the "Verpackung mit Zukunft” (Packaging with a Future) platform.
Domaine Chandon Australia partner with Sidel for custom bottling End-of-Line operation
Domaine Chandon Australia (DCA) are an Australian sparkling wine producer with genuine French heritage. DCA made the decision to collaborate with Sidel on a project to improve the efficiency of their bottling operations.
Alpla expands PET recycling plant in Poland
A new rPET extrusion system will be going into operation in early May 2020 at the recycling plant PET Recycling Team in Radomsko (Poland). As a result, the capacity for rPET (PET regrind material) will be doubled from 15,000 to 30,000 tonnes per annum.
DuPont donates vital PPE to COVID-19 frontline workers
DuPont, a leading manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), has donated 50,000 protective garments to COVID-19 frontline workers in Europe’s most affected countries.
Domo and Ultrapolymers extend distribution partnership to include all Technyl solutions
From May 1, Ultrapolymers will distribute the complete DOMO portfolio of PA6 and PA66, PPA and PPS based technical polymers.
Fakuma 2020: implementation of the digital transformation
Expert visitors will gain an overview of all modern plastics technologies from 13 to 17 October 2020 when roughly 2000 exhibitors present their companies in Friedrichshafen at the 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing.
Scanfill AB and Plast Petter AB in new collaboration
Packaging company Scanfill is adjusting the production for a brand new market. The company will produce up to half a million face shields together with Plast Petter AB - every week.
A new beginning after the pandemic: a circular economy for plastics now
Utilize opportunities for economic reconstruction. More independence for Europe in raw materials procurement.
PET haze reduced with new Amosorb oxygen scavenger
PolyOne announced the launch of ColorMatrix Amosorb 4020G, a non-nylon based, low-haze oxygen scavenger for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) rigid packaging.
Furniture upholstery from recycled marine waste
Tessutica produces furniture upholstery from recycled marine waste with Greencare.
Ineos and Plastic Energy to collaborate on new recycling facility
Waste plastic will be diverted from landfill, incineration and the environment. The project reaffirms Ineos’ commitment to the circular economy.
Chinaplas is further postponed
Chinaplas is further postponed. It will probably be held next April.
TRB produces face visors for healthcare workers
TRB Lightweight Structures is using its material science knowhow and specialist equipment to produce vital personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the Foster + Partners design in the fight against COVID-19.
First all-plastic brake pedal for battery-electric sports car
Around 50 percent lighter than comparable steel design. High bending and torsional strength thanks to multi-axial fiber-layer structure in combination with high-stiffness tapes.
MSV preparations continue as planned
The MSV International Engineering Fair is a key European fair in the field of engineering and manufacturing. Despite the current situation, preparations for the 62nd MSV are continuing as planned.
Polykemi continues to deliver materials in the fight against COVID-19
For some of Polykemi's customers, the prevailing world situation leads to production increases and need for more material than normal. An example of this is the development of longtime customer Liljas Plast AB in Hillerstorp Sweden, which among other things produces parts for respirators and face masks.
Most of major industry events are postponed due to coronavirus
A plethora of industry events have been cancelled, postponed or gone on-line in a bid to keep the industry informed of new developments designed to keep businesses afloat going forward.
LyondellBasell donates $1.3 million to support foodbanks
LyondellBasell is donating $1.3 million to support the COVID-19 response efforts of the Global FoodBanking Network and United States local food banks.
BASF donates over 100 million protective masks
As part of BASF’s “Helping Hands” campaign in the fight against the corona pandemic, BASF is donating 100 million protective masks to the Federal Republic of Germany.
Anti-bacterial polycarbonate surfaces
SABIC has launched a non-chlorinated and non-brominated opaque sheet, Lexan Cliniwall AC6200. The sheet aims to provide a hygienic, sanitary solution for interior surfaces to several industries around the world.
The Netstal Elion Med on the track of COVID-19
A new SARS-CoV-2 test from Roche makes it possible to quickly analyze a large number of samples for the presence of the novel coronavirus. The plastic consumable materials required for this are producedon machines from KraussMaffei's Netstal Elion series.
EuPC advocates for a postponement of the SUP Directive implementation
In an open letter sent to the European Commission, EuPC advocates for a postponement of the implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive in view of the current COVID-19 crisis in Europe.