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Under the motto "Built-in efficiency - compounding technology that combines sustainability with efficiency", the Feddem ICX Technology Days took place on 24 and 25 June 2025 in Niederzissen, at the site of sister company Akro-Plastic GmbH.
Kuraray is driving sustainable innovation in the packaging industry with new high-performance materials for recyclable mono-material barrier packaging concepts - including biocircular Eval Evoh, biodegradable Plantic , Kuraray Poval, Exceval, Elvanol, and Mowiflex.
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which came into force on February 11, 2025, marks a significant shift for the European packaging industry.
Lindner continues expanding its global market presence with the foundation of Lindner LATAM.
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 view of the coming edition of Ecomondo, scheduled for 4-7 November 2025 at Rimini Expo Centre in Italy, Italian Exhibition Group is promoting three international stops designed to anticipate content, technologies and collaboration opportunities in key sectors of the ecological transition.
“The Power of Plastics: Green - Smart - Responsible” is the motto of the world’s leading trade fair K 2025 from 8 to 15 October in Düsseldorf, Germany. These focal points are a perfect fit for Arburg.
K 2025 sees EREMA launch the Agglorema generation of machines, a new recycling system specially developed for processing heavily contaminated post-consumer waste.
Kuraray markets innovative and sustainable high-performance materials for demanding applications in the automotive industry. Kuraray therefore helps OEMs and suppliers actively shape the transition to emissions-free mobility, circularity and regulatory compliance.
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.
RKW Horizon is the new generation of sustainable PE plastic films based on the latest MDO technology. Combined with RKW ProTec sealing films, they offer a recyclable, sustainable packaging solution for various packaging formats and industries.
More knowledge creates more interesting solutions: With ColorForm and purity glycoLine PU, KraussMaffei is presenting two applications at K 2025 in Düsseldorf in which polyurethane processing from the Reaction Process Machinery division (RPM) cooperates with injection molding technology and extrusion respectively.
Woojin Plaimm, South Korea’s leading manufacturer of plastic injection molding machines, has announced a collaborative initiative to advance sustainable material processing by supporting the commercialization of an innovative eco-friendly material called CXP (Cellulose Cross-linked Polymer).
K 2025 sees EREMA expand its digital solutions PredictOn:Drive with more detailed data analysis, and the new PredictOn:Plastification Unit tool, which records changes in the plasticising unit precisely, allowing their causes to be rectified in good time.
At this year’s K trade fair in Düsseldorf, Nordson BKG GmbH, part of Nordson Corporation’s Polymer Processing Systems division, and a global leader in melt delivery, and pelletizing solutions, and Fimic Srl., a leading provider of innovative melt filtration technology, will unveil a newly developed collaborative innovation.
At drinktec Netstal will be presenting a PET-Line 4000 of the latest generation. New innovative solutions and functions make the state-of-the-art injection molding system even more efficient and offer intuitive user experience.
At the K 2025, Lindner will be making the most of its exhibition space - spread across Hall 9, Stand B17/19, and the outdoor area CE02 - showcasing trailblazing technologies and new products to process waste plastics.
As the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber returns to Düsseldorf this October 8th to 15th, BASF is again on board - just as it has been since the very first K-Fair in 1952.
The demand for recyclable mono-material packaging is growing rapidly - driven by regulatory requirements and the increasing sustainability demands of major brand owners.
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf this October, Covestro will showcase innovative material solutions to address some of the greatest challenges of our time. During the trade fair company will highlight under the guiding idea "The Material Effect" how transformative, sustainable solutions are made possible through materials.
DOMO Chemicals showcases its accelerated shift toward a more specialized, low-carbon portfolio with breakthrough polyamide solutions at K 2025.
A compact footprint and high throughput are increasingly decisive key parameters in post consumer recycling. EREMA is responding to this by upscaling the Intarema series and launching the 2021 model without a cascade at the K 2025.
Performance. Perfected. For you - under this motto, KraussMaffei will be demonstrating at K 2025 (Düsseldorf, October 8th - 16th) how cutting-edge technologies and a strong customer focus deliver measurable added value.
The Reifenhäuser Group, a leading specialist for extrusion systems and components, will be exhibiting at K 2025, the world's leading trade fair for plastics processing, in Düsseldorf from October 8 to 15.
In August 2023, the two Austrian family-run companies, Lindner Holding and the EREMA Group, founded the joint venture Blueone Solutions. Their objective is to bring the entire technological recycling process closer together - from shredding, sorting, washing and drying to extrusion -and to optimise this process along the value chain.
The Ineos cracker in Lavera, France, has received the first deliveries of pyrolysis oil made from recycled plastic waste that it will use to make virgin-quality polymers.
Southeast Asian countries, collectively known as the ASEAN, have shown the ability to adapt prosper amid economic uncertainty.
The 2025 edition of GreenPlast concluded just over a week ago, with results overall in line with expectations. The event attracted 17,373 visitors who engaged with 200 exhibitors (75% Italian, 25% international), comprising raw material producers (22%), processors (18%), and machinery manufacturers (60%) from 19 countries.
Tomra Recycling has announced the appointment of Katrin Fricke as its new Executive Vice President and Head of Tomra Recycling, effective June 1, 2025. Katrin succeeds Dr. Volker Rehrmann, who earlier this year announced his retirement from Tomra after an exceptional career spanning over two decades with the business.
At K 2025, EREMA expands its portfolio to include high-performance twin-screw extruder technology. With the new TwinPro, the Austrian provider of plastics recycling solutions combines the advantages of a twin-screw extruder with the proven strengths of its Preconditioning Uni to be used for specific recycling applications.
An assessment by Chris Lefteri, internationally recognised expert in the field of material design and organiser of the guided tours at K 2025.
More than 40 years of experience, combined with advanced plastics recycling solutions proven in the real world, are the basis for EREMA customers consistently producing high-quality recycled pellets that meet precise quality specifications, from food and cosmetic grade to more straightforward applications.
In a market environment that faces economic uncertainty, the EREMA Group maintains its position as a leading provider of plastics recycling solutions. The Group's installed systems and components enabled the recycling of around 26 million tonnes of plastic waste worldwide during the financial year 2024/25.
Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH, the globally active German company specializing in the planning, production, and assembly of turnkey recycling and sorting plants, proudly announces the appointment of Julia Stadler as Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2025.
Borealis has decided to invest over EUR 100 million in a new production line for innovative recyclable foam-based polypropylene at its Burghausen site in Germany.
Polykemi Group’s latest sustainability report shows the biggest CO2e savings to date. The results are driven by increased use of recycled materials and measurable material choices through the Materialsmart concept.