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Oerlikon HRSflow has extended its pin-less valve gate technology beyond PP and recycled PP packaging. STARgate HRS can now process PMMA, ABS, PS, HDPE, LDPE and filled polymers in components weighing from 40 g to 2.5 kg.
Knauf Industries is reviewing four decades of development in EPS and EPP moulding and thermoplastics injection moulding. The company also reports on measures to reduce its carbon footprint, improve safety and develop solutions supporting circularity.
At Fakuma 2026, Promix Solutions will present technologies for mixing, foaming, cooling and process monitoring in plastics processing. The company will focus on Microcell Technology and the Visco-P inline viscometer with closed-loop control.
NexKemia Petrochemicals uses Coperion ZSK twin screw extruders to produce EPS, graphite-enhanced polystyrene and EPS with up to 30% recyclate in a single-step process, combining process simplification with reduced emissions and wastewater.
SABIC has introduced Noryl WM300G, a non-reinforced PPE/PS blend for water management applications. The material targets potential restrictions on butadiene in drinking water by avoiding conventional impact modifiers and offers higher burst strength than Noryl 713S.
Ineos Styrolution has received the first truckloads of recycled styrene monomer at its Antwerp site, supplied by Indaver from its newly inaugurated depolymerisation plant. The commercial-scale delivery, a first in Europe, will feed high-quality polystyrene and other styrenics, including food-grade uses.
At K 2025, Engel will present a fully automated cell for producing and packaging polystyrene well plates and lids for diagnostics. The all-electric e-motion 280 combi MW integrates parallel injection, an 11-second cycle and a digital validation assistant aimed at shorter qualifications and a smaller cleanroom footprint.
Ineos Styrolution has introduced sour cream cups with 30% recycled polystyrene in Aldi Süd stores across Germany, developed with Aldi Süd and Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller. In July 2025 the cups were recognised with the German Packaging Award in the “Sustainability: recycled content” category.
RecyClass has released significant updates to its Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols, reflecting the latest scientific findings and ongoing collaboration across the plastic packaging value chain.
The first set of RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols for Automotive and Electrical & Electronic Equipment (EEE) has been published following intense collaboration with the plastic value chain.
In an era of global uncertainty, extrusion processors face mounting pressure to reduce costs while maintaining quality and output. Gneuss offers a powerful solution in the form of advanced melt filtration and extrusion equipment that can be integrated into existing lines to achieve significant efficiency improvements.
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions, announces the launch of its award-winning kp Infinity foodservice packaging in North America, following the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Design validation.
All BASF's European production sites for engineering plastics, polystyrene, expandable polystyrene, polyurethane, thermoplastics polyurethanes, polyamides and specialty polymers are now certified by independent third parties according to the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) standard.
trinamiX GmbH, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopy solutions and subsidiary of BASF, will participate in the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2025, taking place in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Following 18 testing campaigns commissioned in 2024, RecyClass strengthened its Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and Design for Recycling Guidelines to address the impact of various packaging features on plastic recycling streams.
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announced today the successful completion of a first project with mechanically recycled polystyrene in a yoghurt cup.
Umac, a member of the Erema Group, is expanding its ReadyMac product line with a new 60 hertz version. This means that the immediately available plastics recycling solution can now be deployed worldwide.
Belgian company Orac has selected Ineos Styrolution's sustainable bio-attributed materials for its new line of 3D Duropolymer wall panels, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable future.
Nam Ngai Hong, a prominent houseware producer in Thailand, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by selecting Ineos Styrolution's post-consumer recycled polystyrene for its environmentally friendly Namecostorage box line.
Cabka GmbH & Co. KG in Weira is part of the Cabka Group, which became a listed company in 2022. As a pioneer in processing mixed plastics, recycling has been part of the company’s DNA for more than 25 years.
Ineos Styrolution, leader in styrenics, announced today that Pogs, a leading innovator in audio solutions ,has selected the ECO version of one of the company’s high-performance Novodur grades for a new range of headphones for children.
New version of the Design for Recycling Guidelines for all plastic packaging streams was released by RecyClass.
The Gneuss MRS Extrusion Technology is well known as an alternative for the recycling of contaminated materials such as Polyester (PET), Polystyrene (PS), Polypropylene (PP) or Polyethylene (PE).
On 1 July 2024, Krones Recycling GmbH, under the management of Dr Michael Gotsche, commenced business operations with headquarters in Flensburg. The newly founded company takes over all activities relating to plastics recycling, but continues to utilise Krones' global production, sales and service network.
Ineos Styrolution received the award for best European polystyrene producer 2023 in an awards ceremony at the BluePoint Convention Centre in Brussels, Belgium on June 11, 2024.
The high-speed extruder celebrates its 20th birthday
New Ampacet ColorMark masterbatch that enables processors to create permanent lettering and designs in intricate detail on dark plastic surfaces.
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.
First large-scale mechanical recycling facility to process recycled PS suitable for food packaging
Innovative plant designed by Stadler for Eco.Ge.Ri recovers value from waste to deliver high-quality recyclables and Solid Recovered Fuel
Stadler has designed the facility to automatically sort light plastic packaging and Limex, an environmentally friendly, limestone based material developed and produced by Tbm
Hamburg-based distributor K.D. Feddersen is cooperating with French greentech company Skytech to distribute its portfolio in Europe with immediate effect.
Being material-smart means to consciously choosing optimal packaging materials while taking into account current demands concerning sustainability, climate footprint, function and cost.
Black plastics have been notoriously difficult to detect, but recent technological developments have made it possible to sort them not only by color but also by polymer, unlocking economic value for recycling companies.
Styropek membership further strengthens EPS representation in the value chain alliance
Scanfill AB is expanding its product range with Scanfoil PS ESD and promises more material launches within a couple of months.