OMV and Borealis extend their partnership
OMV and Borealis are exploring synergies in order to establish a circular economy.
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Efficient packaging production
In mid-April, more than 80 attendees accepted their invitation to the 2019 ENGEL Packaging Day in Shanghai.
BASF Group increases sales
In the first quarter of 2019, BASF Group sales rose by 3% year on year to €16.2 billion.
Frigel announces new subsidiary in Poland
Frigel has announced the opening of a new subsidiary, Frigel Eastern Europe Sp. Z o.o., in Poland as another important step for its global strategic growth.
Acknowledged as best supplier
Kongsberg Automotive, a global automotive supplier headquartered in Switzerland has presented the Supplier Platinum Award to Engel for its outstanding performance.
One mould with infinite possibilities for Heineken Russia
A single mold with infinite customization possibilities: that’s what you get with ITM, PET Engineering’s solution that makes clever use of inserts.
Material innovations for batteries and electromobility
Lanxess offering products and solutions along the value chain of lithium-ion batteries.
The beverage industry and the protection of the environment
KHS tackles the challenges posed by sustainable packaging and already offers market-proven systems to this end.
Arburg at Plastpol 2019: Digitalised and automated injection moulding technology
This year's Plastpol, to be held from 28 to 31 May 2019 in Kielce, Poland, will focus on the "Road to Digitalisation", turnkey solutions and automation.
Ineos Styrolution to build a production site for its successful composite stylight
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces today that it is planning to set up a new production site for its successful composite StyLight.
Elix Polymers appoints new CEO
Elix Polymers Board of Directors has appointed David Castañeda as CEO and Board Member for Elix Polymers SL (“Elix”) effective from 8th April 2019. He succeeds Wolfgang Doering, who stepped down at the end of March.
Cost-effective alternatives to polyamide 66
Lanxess is expanding the new polyamide 6 Durethan P product range with the addition of two highly reinforced material variants that can be used, among other things, as an economical alternative to polyamide 66 materials.
Breakthrough in chemical recycling of polystyrene
Milestone in the company’s efforts to reduce post-consumer styrenic waste. First production of virgin polystyrene from only depolymerised material.
Evonik expands production capacities
Due to increasing global demand for high-performance polymers, Evonik is expanding its production of transparent polyamides of the Trogamid CX brand at the Marl Chemical Park (Germany).
PSE Europe 2019 scored with quality
From 26 - 27 March 2019, the international PU industry met for the second edition of PSE Europe at the MOC Munich in Germany.
Elix Polymers renews its CSR “Responsible Care Company” certification
Last March, ELIX Polymers, a leading manufacturer of ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resins and derivatives in Europe, renewed its CSR ''Responsible Care Company'' certification as a member of the Responsible Care programme.
Lanxess intensifies focus on electromobility
Lanxess sees great application potential for its Durethan and Pocan in the New Mobility growth market. This is why the High Performance Materials business unit founded the “e-Powertrain team”.
40 years of PEBA
3D printing is often identified as the game changer in industrial production.
Polyplastic is announced a supplier of the year
Russian Automotive Forum opened in Moscow last week. R&P Polyplastic has been a permanent participant of the Forum for many years.
140 technologies to debut at Chinaplas 2019
Very soon Chinaplas 2019 will open its door in Guangzhou, China, for international exhibitors and visitors.
Engel opens second location in Mexico
Engel de Mexico SA de CV is headquartered in Querétaro near Mexico City in the centre of the country, where numerous companies in the plastics industry are also based.
Dr. Jan Lösch CFO at Albis Plastic
As from 01.04.2019, Dr. Jan Lösch will take over the role of Managing Director Finance and Administration (CFO) at Albis Plastic GmbH and the Otto Krahn Group.
PSE Europe 2019 opens its doors for three days from tomorrow
Latest PU technology trends and applications in industrial manufacturing - PSE Europe 2019 shows potential of polyurethane for various industries .
New technologies as drivers of innovations
Over 3000 exhibitors from more than 50 countries +++ Hot topic “circular economy” +++ Comprehensive supporting programme +++ Exhibitor database online +++ Online ticket office to open at the end of March
Reifenhäuser blown film offering benefits for highly profitable FFS film production
Reifenhäuser presented its latest 5-layer blown film line for the production of highly profitable FFS film during Open House at Russian plastics processor KZPM, a specialist manufacturer of polymeric films and flexible industrial packaging.
The 5G era: Chinaplas fosters innovation in the electrical and electronics industries
Chinaplas 2019, a technology-oriented and innovation-driven trade fair, will return to the China Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, and run from May 21-24, 2019.
Chinaplas 2019: Albis presents comprehensive product portfolio
Albis Plastic GmbH, one of the world's leading distributors and compounders of technical thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomers, presents its portfolio of high-performance plastics, compound solutions and master batches at Chinaplas 2019 in Guangzhou, China.
In vogue: digital transformation and circular economy
The Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing, which is recognized as an industry and technology barometer, is verifying – in time-lapse mode – how quickly the plastics industry is evolving.
Over 120 companies to showcase recycling innovation at PRS Europe
New ways to recycle plastics, technologies to improve recycling processes and new applications for recycled plastics are among the many innovations on show at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2019, taking place at the RAI Amsterdam on 10 and 11 April 2019.
Engel signs New Plastics Economy Global Commitment
In mid-March 2019, the injection moulding machine manufacturer Engel Austria was one of the first plastic machine manufacturers to sign the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Achieving flame-retardant properties without red phosphorus
Lanxess offers alternatives to polyamide 66 compounds containing red phosphorus.
Flexible bipolar polymer plates open the way for compact batteries
The Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology is currently developing a new type of bipolar plate which is flexible and extremely thin and which allows bipolar batteries to be cost-effectively manufactured.
Russia’s economy is picking up
Marked uptick in the propensity to invest at interplastica and upakovka 2019.
Milliken to showcase its portfolio of additives for PU at PSE 2019
From vibrant colorants to additives that provide stability and protect against degradation, Milliken offers a variety of solutions to PU processors
Best Polymer Producers Awards for Europe 2019
The Polymers for Europe Alliance has launched the 2019 voting for the Best Polymer Producers for Europe Awards. Now for the first time including technical polymers such as PA 6.6 and POM.
Two BOY machines at the Plastimagen 2019
After participating in the Expo Plasticos in Mexico in November of last year, BOY will also be present at the plastics exhibition Plastimagen in Mexico City (2nd - 5th April).