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"Enjoy Innovation": Wittmann Battenfeld at K 2019
At the K 2019 in Düsseldorf, Wittmann Battenfeld will exhibit its products and applications under the motto “Enjoy Innovation” for the first time in hall 15 at booth C06.
Record results of Rosmould 2019 - growth in all indicators!
From 18 to 20 June 2019, the 14th international exhibition of manufacturing solutions of the new generation Rosmould 2019 was successfully held in Crocus Expo in Moscow.
K 2019: New solid silicone rubber for improved fire safety
Wacker will be presenting a new flame-retardant solid silicone rubber for the rail industry at K 2019, the 21st International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber. Elastosil R 771 meets the fire-safety codes applicable for all rolling stock in the European Union since 2018. T
Low-free prepolymers from Lanxess
Specialty chemicals company Lanxessis well prepared for the planned EU restriction on diisocyanates.
Smart service customer portal ready to release at K-2019
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery will release its myConnect web-based software solution at K-2019, providing customers with a central platform to access a wide range of fully-connected support services.
K-2019: Braskem, Kautex Maschinenbau and Erema will demonstrate a closed plastic loop
At K-2019, Braskem will provide Kautex Maschinenbau with its innovative bioplastic I’m green Polyethylene and PCR for the production of three layer HDPE bottles with foamed middle layer.
Sibur and Gazprom Neft to develop PP production in Omsk
Sibur and Gazprom Neft have consolidated 100% of the authorised capital in Poliom, a polypropylene plant in Omsk. Sibgazpolimer, a joint venture of the two companies, has signed an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Poliom from the Titan Group.
Arburg "Packaging Summit"
The second “Packaging Summit” took place at ARBURG on 25 and 26 June, 2019.
DSM to showcase purpose-led innovations at K 2019
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, will showcase some of its latest purpose-led innovations at K2019, the world’s premier fair for the plastics and rubber industry, in Düsseldorf, Germany, between 16 and 23 October 2019.
K 2019 - New products from plastic waste
BASF customers showcase prototypes made from chemically recycled material.
Plastics and foams contribute to the future in-car living space
Plastics and foams are more than just lightweight materials. They will prove to be a significant addition to the user experience in future automotive interior.
Completion of Asahi Kasei’s drivable concept car AKXY
Asahi Kasei and GLM Co., Ltd. have completed a jointly developed concept car called AKXY showcasing a wide array of automotive-related materials and technologies from various Asahi Kasei businesses, focused on contribution to safety, comfort, and the environment.
30 percent thinner PLA films with Reifenhäuser Ultra Flat Plus
Environmentally friendly, bio-based plastics are a possible approach to using plastic in a more sustainable way. By definition, they must be biodegradable.
Fakuma 2020: digitalisation, networking and sustainability
Everybody who’s anybody in the field of plastics processing will meet at the 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing in Friedrichshafen from the 13th through the 17th of October, 2020.
New Kraiburg TPE compounds for consumer and automotive applications at K 2019
Kraiburg TPE will present itself once again as competence leader in the thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) market at the upcoming K 2019 trade fair held from October 16 to 23 in Düsseldorf.
Asahi Kasei develops the world’s first polyamide foam
Asahi Kasei develops the world’s first polyamide foam - Perfect for noise reduc-tion and lightweight applications in the automotive industry.
Pioneering Plastics - KraussMaffei repositions its brand
Munich-based mechanical engineering group KraussMaffei is reinventing itself.
Excellent innovative strength and achievements: BGS is TOP 100 Innovator
In the 26th edition of the innovation competition TOP 100, BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG has secured its position among the best
Econamid air carbon fiber reinforced PA compounds showcased at Aerocar in Spain
Domo Engineering Plastics will be presenting its portfolio of Econamid polyamide (PA) polymers based on valuable post-production feedstock, at the Aerocar Final Event in Spain this month.
Erema Group presents "Seeds for your performance"
At K 2019, the Erema Group will be showcasing its full range of products and services for the plastics recycling process more comprehensively than ever before.
“Building Tomorrow Together” at the K 2019
Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals are dedicated to sustainable business growth through innovation.
New plasticizer gives flexible PVC an environmental boost
Perstorp, the global leader in pro-environment polyols, is launching a new renewable polyol ester (non-phthalate) plasticizer Pevalen Pro.
Circular Economy with Engel at K 2019
Circular Economy is one of the focus topics at K 2019 and also the ''green thread'' running through injection moulding machine manufacturer and system solutions provider Engel's trade fair appearance.
Cooperation between Borealis and Erema tackles challenge of plastics recyclability
Borealis and the Erema Group have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purpose of deepening their cooperation in the field of mechanical recycling.
Fruitful Chinaplas 2019 closed with tremendous success
Chinaplas 2019 closed its highly successful, four-day run in Guangzhou on May 24. The annual show - held this year at the China Import & Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, in Southern China - attracted 3,622 exhibitors and 163,314 professional visitors from all over the world.
Interplas 2020 expands: The UK plastics industry backs the leading show
Interplas, the UK’s leading trade show dedicated to the plastics industry, is expanding, adding more space and new features for its 2020 show after a huge surge in demand from exhibitors.
BASF and SIBUR collaborate to develop innovative polymer solutions
Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to seal the commitment from both companies to develop innovative solutions.
Commercial-scale production of bio-based plastic from renewable materials
This collaboration marks the first time bio-based polypropylene and bio-based low-density polyethylene were produced simultaneously at commercial scale.
WIS Kunststoffe: Navigator 2.0 through the world of plastics and polymers
WIS Kunststoffe GmbH from Breitungen in Germany has developed a knowledge matrix, giving a new perspevtive on this interesting issue.
The first polyurethane tram front end meeting EU fire safety standards
They are the face that a tram presents to the world and they offer optimal protection for both the vehicle and pedestrians: Hübner 's new 3P Front End Systems made of flexible polyurethane foam (PUR).
From PET flakes directly to 100 percent rPET preforms
The world's first Xtreme Renew Flakes to Preform System was recently presented with a World Star Packaging Award in Prague.
Chinaplas returns to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area
The manufacturing industry worldwide has hit a bottleneck in its growth and recovery. With simmering trade tensions, the global economy is undergoing complex and profound changes.
PlasticsEurope Polska panel debate at Plastpol 2019
The XXIII International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing is also the venue for a press meeting followed with a panel debate. The meeting is open to the public.
R&P Polyplastic announces its first quarter 2019 results
On April 24, R&P Polyplastic held a conference to conclude the Q1 results. Company analysts recorded considerable increase of sales in volume growth.
Polyplastics’ new Duracon POM Grade
Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a leading global supplier of engineering plastics, has announced the launch of a new polyoxymethylene (POM) grade, Duracon POM WW-09, which combines high strength with good creep and sliding properties.