Avient extends recycled TPE portfolio
Avient’s new reSound REC GP 7820 TPE can be used for overmolded components in consumer electronics, grips for razors and personal care products, and handles for bicycles and power tools
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Promoting innovation, circularity and growth across the PET value chain
Petcore Europe’s annual conference 2025 will take place in Brussels on 4-5 February. President Antonello Ciotti sat down with us to explain what they have planned.
Can AI improve the sustainability of plastic packaging?
Exciting insights into the world of plastic recycling are guaranteed at the “Open Hub Days”, an event series that will run from November 4 to 12 at four sites across Germany.
Vecoplan: Achieving more efficient shredding thanks to a digitalisation concept
Vecoplan’s Smart Center (VSC) introduces a digitalisation concept that enables users to maximise the efficiency of their machines and systems.
Fakuma 2024 took place with great success
Fakuma 2024 took place successfully under the motto “Digital meets Circular Economy”. From October 15 to 19, 2024, 1,639 exhibitors presented their innovations in efficiency, sustainability and the circular economy in twelve full halls and fully booked foyers. With an exhibitor share of 47.5% (previous year: 44.0%), this year's trade fair event once again held a high global position for the plastics processing industry. Of the total of 1,639 exhibitors (+3 compared to 2023), 778 came from many countries - including 167 companies from China, 142 from Italy, 81 from Switzerland, 77 from Austria and 51 from Turkey.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 - one week to go!
The deadline for entering the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 is just one week away.
Berry launches new alternative to coloured PET pill bottles
ClariPPil bottles offer enhanced sustainability (reduced carbon footprint and improved recyclability vs a PET container solution) together with excellent functionality, product protection, and aesthetics.
The hidden champion steps into the spotlight
The revolutionary extrusion technology, globally deployed by the Austrian innovation leader MAS, is reaching new heights. The MAS 110, a compact extrusion marvel, is on the verge of its launch.
TotalEnergies extends its Polyethylene range
TotalEnergies extends its Polyethylene range with a new Very Low Linear Density Polyethylene grade, enhancing recyclability of stretch hood applications.
The new Intarema sets the benchmark in plastics recycling
Premiere at Erema: the new Intarema 2325 sees the world's leading manufacturer of plastics recycling systems grow its post-consumer series to enter a new dimension in recycling.
Avient launches new solutions at Fakuma 2024
Avient Corporation will exhibit its latest sustainable and specialized materials solutions and services for the plastics industry, including two new product launches, at the 29th Fakuma International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing, held today through October 19, 2024.
Programs announced for free conferences at Cleveland plastics expos
The programs have been announced for the four free-to-attend conference theaters at the AMI Plastics World Expos, which take place on November 13-14 in Cleveland, OH, USA.
Food vacuum system containers use SABIC’s circular PP
Certified circular SABIC PP polypropylene from advanced recycled ocean bound plastic (OBP) helps reduce marine litter and accelerate circularity.
RadiciGroup at Fakuma 2024: speeding up sustainability solutions
Alongside Renycle engineering polyamides made from recycled nylon, the Group launches its sustainable Bionside line based on renewable source materials.
Alpla launches dialogue about the benefits of plastic
Event in Berlin on 9 October with guests from the worlds of politics, business and academia.
Tomra Sorting GmbH receives gold medal in EcoVadis sustainability rating
Tomra Sorting GmbH has been awarded the gold medal by EcoVadis for its sustainability performance, highlighting the company's progress in the areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
Coveris invests £5m in UK food-to-go packaging hub
Leading sustainable packaging manufacturer Coveris, has today announced a transformational investment project at its St Neots packaging facility in Cambridgeshire, enabling the site to increase capacity of its recyclable food-to-go packaging products.
Recycling Content TPE for handle surfaces for Hilti tools
By developing Recycling Content TPE with excellent adhesion to PA, Hilti and Kraiburg TPE have now successfully expanded their partnership to also include projects with focus on sustainability.
Greenplast 2025: Promaplast and AMI join forces for a trade show and conference
Following the success of the first edition in 2022 Greenplast - the international trade show and conference dedicated to materials, technologies, and processes for the transformation of plastics and rubber is back for a return engagement in 2025.
Exclusive Südpack event: spouted pouches
On September 18 and 19, Südpack, SN Maschinenbau, and Menshen welcomed customers and media representatives to Südpack’s Erolzheim site for an engaging live event.
Driving digital productivity forward at Fakuma 2024
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will demonstrate on eight exhibits how, advanced digital tools like myAssist and activeMeltControl can help to increase production efficiency, improve component quality and reduce machine downtime.
Domo Chemicals at Fakuma 2024
Domo Chemicals, a global leader in sustainable engineered materials, has once again earned the prestigious EcoVadis Gold medal, now ranking in the top 2% of companies evaluated by EcoVadis worldwide.
Andritz to offer complete Dry Molded Fiber lines
International technology group Andritz and PulPac AB, the Swedish pioneer in Dry Molded Fiber technology, have entered into a strategic partnership to serve the alternative packaging market with their complementary expertise.
Coveris wins Green Packaging Star Award for closing the plastic loop
With its newest business division, ReCover, and an industry-leading recycling process, packaging manufacturer Coveris converts printed film into high-quality recyclate, closing the plastic loop.
The Erema Group mourns the loss of Helmut Bacher
Helmut Bacher, co-founder of Austrian plastics recycling machine manufacturer EREMA and former managing partner, passed away on 20 September at the age of 81.
Vecoplan to present itself as a strong partner for its Italian customers
At the international trade fair Ecomondo 2024 from 5 to 8 November in Rimini, Vecoplan will be presenting a powerful single-shaft shredder with high throughput and low operating costs
German Packaging Award for innovative joint project
Nestlé Germany, Duo Plast and Der Grüne Punkt have jointly received a German Packaging Award in the category of logistics and material flow.
Carbios and Selenis announce strategic partnership to produce PETG
Carbios and Selenis have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to cooperate in the production of PETG .
Career campaign at Fakuma 2024: Arburg wants to inspire enthusiasm for plastics jobs
Under the banner "Mold your dreams, mold your future", Arburg will be taking part in the special Careers Day at Fakuma and extending the campaign from Friday, 18 October 2024 even to Saturday.
Bio-based hot melt adhesive from Henkel helps save energy in the packaging process
The packaging industry is changing: rising CO2 emissions, stricter regulations and increased consumer expectations require innovative answers.
Sidel’s Actis barrier coating receives APR Design
Sidel’s Actis barrier coating has met and exceeded the criteria for the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Design for Recyclability Recognition pathway.
Circular Plastic: the innovative sorting plant designed by Stadler
Multi-utility company Iren SpA and Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH have invited the international press and selected customers to visit the new Circular Plastic sorting plant.
Reifenhauser Inc. appoints Matthew Banach as new Vice President Sales CSC
Reifenhauser Incorporated, the U.S. subsidiary of the German extrusion machine manufacturer Reifenhäuser Group, has appointed Matthew Banach as the new Vice President Sales Cast Sheet Coating (CSC).
Haitian at Fakuma 2024
At Fakuma 2024, Haitian will highlight its 5th generation machines, designed to meet the increasing demands for energy efficiency and process stability, while also demonstrating Haitian’s role as a wholistic solution provider.
Product news: rPET from the world’s coastal areas
The latest in Scanfill’s quality initiatives is a new product that meets high quality standards and contributes to cleaning up coastal areas.
Vecoplan to present itself as a strong partner for its Italian customers
At the international trade fair Ecomondo 2024 from 5 to 8 November in Rimini, Vecoplan will be presenting a powerful single-shaft shredder with high throughput and low operating costs.