Color etching technology for dark plastic surfaces
New Ampacet ColorMark masterbatch that enables processors to create permanent lettering and designs in intricate detail on dark plastic surfaces.
Polypropylene (PP)
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Tackling global resource security with OQ's latest polymer innovations
New additions to the OQ Luban polypropylene impact copolymer (ICP) portfolio as well as a new LLDPE Rotomoulding offering OQ Luban LL8446.21 will be launched to customers by the end of 2023.
ISCC PLUS sustainability certification completed for Polykemi and Scanfill
Polykemi and Scanfill recently took a further step in their sustainability work and are now certified according to ISCC PLUS.
New mono-material packaging
Mondi and Skånemejerier collaborate to create new mono-material packaging for cheese. The new packaging is designed for recycling and replaces the previous solution not designed for recycling.
Borealis expands its mechanically recycled plastic compounding capacity
The acquisition of Rialti S.p.A. will enhance Borealis’ portfolio of PP compounds based on mechanical recyclates by 50,000 tons per year, strengthening its ability to meet customer demand for an ever-wider range of sustainable, high-performance solutions
Tomra presents the new Innosort Flake for unrivaled flake sorting performance
Tomra revolutionizes its product portfolio with the launch of the new Innosort Flake for high-throughput purification of plastic flakes. Its enhanced features enable simultaneous flake sorting by polymer, color and transparency achieving unmatched quality even from highly contaminated inputs.
November outlook for Polish poliolefin market uncertain
Converters, as usual, have been sluggish in the market in late October. All of its players have been waiting for new price announcements.
Polish market short of some PP grades
According to Chem-Courier’s data, PE demand is below average in Poland. PP, especially random copolymers and high-MFI injection-moulding grades, in contrast, are sought after. However, a shortage of those PP types led to inability to fully cover the current customers’ needs.
Kraiburg TPE at Fakuma 2023
New compounds for drinking water and hot water applications as well as trendsetting TPE solutions that contain high proportions of bio-based and recycled materials
Fakuma 2023 is all about sustainability for Polykemi
The compounder Polykemi AB will be exhibiting at Fakuma 2023 with sustainability solutions as an overall theme.
PE, PP prices go up, PVC ones stay unchanged in Europe
According to Chem-Courier’s data, PE prices gained €30 - 60/t week on week depending on the grade, or €70 - 125/t month on month, in Europe last week. However, this had no effect on demand.
Arburg exhibit at Fakuma 2023
Allrounder 720 A: Efficient injection compression moulding of IML thin-walled cups
The tyranny of the MFR
The plastics industry faces significant challenges in the coming years between 2025-2030. According to the commitments of the European Plastics Pactan average of 25-30% recycled plastic must be used in plastic finished products and packaging materials.
Polish polyolefin market tight
PE and PP supply has tightened in the Polish market this week. It was nearly impossible to get the material from polyolefin producers for two weeks prior to this one, and now it is getting increasingly more difficult to buy it from traders as well.
PE, PP prices start rising in Poland
"Many customers are interested in prices and will most likely start restocking in August" - a market participant said.
Sirmax accelerates the production of its self-extinguishing compound
Extremely high technology, low toxicity and customized colors are the hallmarks of Sirmax granules
Polish market begins to change
The situation has begun changing in the Polish polyolefin market. PE and PP producers are reducing their capacity utilisation or storing their products while refusing to sell large quantities of the commodity to traders and converters.
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.
Two injection moulding machines at Plast Milan: A small giant and a big dwarf
The German machine manufacturer BOY will present two of its injection moulding machines on the booth of its Italian representative ST.A.TE. Technologies srl in hall 24 / booth B121
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.
Polykemi x Hexpol TPE
The Swedish compounders, Hexpol TPE AB and Polykemi AB, have collaborated on a 2K sustainable development project for consumer products.
World premiere at Engel Mobility Days 2023
Tape sandwich for greater stiffness, less weight and low production costs
Borealis to acquire Rialti S.p.A., a leading European producer of recycled PP compounds
Borealis announces the signing of an agreement to acquire Rialti, one of Europe’s leading producers of mechanically recycled polypropylene (PP) compounds for injection moulding and extrusion
Innovative plant designed by Stadler for Eco.Ge.Ri
Innovative plant designed by Stadler for Eco.Ge.Ri recovers value from waste to deliver high-quality recyclables and Solid Recovered Fuel
Borealis showcases a new PP monomaterial pouch
Monomaterial pouch containing over 95% polypropylene (PP) helps producers and brand owners fulfil stringent Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) guidelines.
The largest anywhere in Switzerland: Utz commissions KraussMaffei MX 4000
MX 4000-75000 for stack and multi-cavity molds Products up to 50 kilograms in weight Recycling: APCplus creates more leeway for material purchasing Delivering the heavyweight on 22 trucks
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
Keeping pace with high-quality recycled resin
The production of recycled plastic content is far from meeting demand, posing major industry challenges. Embracing the latest advancement in flake sorting helps bridge the gap between supply and demand and gives recyclers a competitive edge in efficiency and profitability.
Teknor Apex introduces New Crealen
Teknor Apex introduces New Crealen – an Innovative Glass Filled Halogen Free Flame Retardant Polypropylene (HFFR PP)
Two-day event expands programme into two conference theatres
Dutch Environment Minister Vivianne Heijnen to keynote at Plastics Recycling Show Europe Conference
From the sea into the tunnel
KraussMaffei customer Oldroyd uses 100% sea plastics for its products. 300,000 to 400,000 of the spacers are required for one tunnel alone. For these quantities it pays off ecologically to use recycled materials.
SABIC reaffirms commitment to the circular carbon economy
SABIC has reaffirmed commitment to accelerating the circular carbon economy by unveiling a target of one million metric tons of Trucircle solutions by 2030.
Fortum Circo approved for EU Toy Safety Standard
Fortum’s plastic recyclate Fortum Circo, produced from post-consumer plastic waste, has been approved to be compliant with the EU Toy Safety Standard EN 71-3.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag joins the R-Cycle Community
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is convinced that a broad collaboration within the whole value chain of plastic packaging will gain the biggest impact to transform the linear to a circular economy.
Polykemi Group has now started production in their second factory in China
The new 9,300 m2 manufacturing unit in Chongqing is now complete and has already started producing and supplying plastic compounds based on both virgin and recycled plastic raw materials.