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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.
Digitalisation and automation hand in hand: efficient, traceable part production
At Fakuma, Arburg will be demonstrating how digitalisation and automation work hand in hand to produce plastic parts efficiently and with 100 percent traceability and recyclability, using a turnkey system centred around a vertical Allrounder 375 V.
Multipeel from Südpack
An ideal packaging concept for sliced cheese or cold meats is packaging with a reclose system
Promix Solutions at the Fakuma
At the Fakuma Promix Solutions will exhibit key components for the production of light foams, static mixers, melt coolers and inline viscometers for real-time process control, at the new location in Hall A6, Stand 6108.
Flame retardant masterbatch for stadium seats by Gabriel-Chemie
Gabriel-Chemie introduces a new generation of masterbatch solutions for stadium seating, combining flame retardancy, UV protection and colour with a focus on sustainability
Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim at Fakuma 2024
At Fakuma Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim will jointly present numerous product and process solutions that compounding and recycling of plastics markedly more efficient and that consistently achieve high product quality.
Recognize and address process variations in the recycled plastics processing process
A consortium known as "avidens" brings together industry experts to assist businesses facing challenges when utilizing PCR recycled components.
Recyclability of polyamides extended in the 2024 minimum standard for packaging
The Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister(Central Agency Packaging Register - ZSVR) published the new minimum standard for recycling-friendly packaging.
Drinking water pressure pipes made from chemically recycled plastic
Borealis is pleased to announce the success of a value chain collaboration to develop a chemically recycled drinking water pressure pipe.
Pure Loop at Fakuma
With the ISEC evo plastic pelletising system, PURE LOOP offers a high-performance recy-cling machine for processing a wide range of production waste.
BASF at Simac 2024
BASF presents new concepts and recycling methods for polyurethanes at Simac Tanning Tech. The international trade fair for machinery and technology for the footwear and leather industry takes place from 17-19 September in Milan, Italy.
Composite Materials Zone to debut at TaipeiPLAS 2024
TaipeiPLAS 2024 will introduce a brand-new Composite Materials Zone as part of its expansion, with nearly 500 exhibitors across more than 1,800 booths, reflecting a remarkable 40% increase from 2022, according to Taitra the organizer.
Stadler and everwave join forces to deploy SortX
In a collaboration, everwave and Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH have pioneered the development and construction of SortX, a mobile sorting container designed specifically to combat plastic pollution in rivers.
Optimising shredding processes by utilising new technical features
Vecoplan is continually developing solutions to make shredding processes more efficient. This can be seen in a number of innovative technical features. Most important, the company is placing increasing emphasis on digitalisation.
Indorama Ventures achieves International Sustainability and Carbon Certification
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemical producer, has successfully achieved ISCC+ certification for three of its fiber manufacturing sites.
Hexpol TPE presents new TPE technologies at Fakuma
At this year’s Fakuma exhibition (Hall B1-1115), Hexpol TPE will present a further expansion of their Dryflex Circular TPE materials containing post-consumer and/or post-industrial recycled content.
Asahi Kasei at Fakuma 2024
Asahi Kasei to showcase material solutions for thermal management of EVs, recycling and 3D printing at Fakuma 2024.
Audi begins mass production of radiator grilles with recycled content
For the first time, Audi is mass-producing painted radiator grilles made from a blend of polycarbonate (PC) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recyclates for the new Audi A3 Sportback and Audi A3 Sedan.
KM Packaging celebrates 40 years of innovation and excellence
KM Packaging is celebrating 40 years of delivering reliable, cutting-edge packaging across many varied sectors, including fresh produce, ambient, chilled and frozen convenience foods, confectionery, and snacks.
Intelligent solutions that enhance the circular economy at Fakuma 2024
At Fakuma 2024 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, Maag Group is presented as a technology provider with intelligent solutions for important future-oriented applications in plastics processing in hall A6, booth 6202.
Circular plastics in Poland and Europe
The latest data from Plastics Europe’s The Circular Economy for Plastics: A European Analysis report shows that while the circular transition of the plastics system is picking up pace, there is still much to be done.
KraussMaffei with The Turtle project at Fakuma
Lightweight, with a glossy surface and a sustainable message - this is the small blue turtle that will be produced on an all-electric PXZ 121-380-180 Multinject using the sandwich process at the KraussMaffei stand at Fakuma.
Südpack floatable top webs combine with mono-APET trays for a recyclable overall concept
Ahead of the FachPack 2024, film manufacturer Südpack unveiled its latest innovation: PET floatable lidding films.
BASF performance materials co-creates the sustainable future with its customers
BASF’s Performance Materials division reveals its strategic roadmap toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and highlights key milestones on its way to a circular economy.
FCS showcases new low-carbon, material-saving solutions at TaipeiPlas
Since its establishment in Taiwan in 1974, FCS has reached its 50th anniversary this year and will meet you at the largest plastics and rubber event in Taiwan - TaipeiPlas.
New polymer colorants derived from recycled content available from Avient
Avient Corporation today announced the launch of OnColor REC Polymer Colorants, formulated with pigments derived from recycled content, including end-of-life tires.
Emirates Biotech to debut at Plastics Recycling Show in Dubai
Emirates Biotech will be exhibiting at the Plastics Recycling Show in Dubai from 10 to 12 September, marking the company’s first appearance at this prestigious event.
Flying high and more: fascinating highlights at Fakuma 2024!
This year’s Fakuma will be reaching new heights in the literal sense of the word from 15 to 19 October 2024: For example, Career Friday participants can win one of two vouchers for a 60-minute zeppelin flight for two.
Coveris closes the loop with innovative highlights
At the upcoming FachPack 2024 exhibition, Coveris brings its No Waste vision to the next level by introducing an industry-leading range of sustainably designed films, laminates, fibre-based and premade packaging.
Südpack named Innovations Champion by Wirtschafts-Woche
Each year, WirtschaftsWoche magazine has a total of 4,000 German medium-d companies independently analyzed for its annual innovation ranking. This year’s result is now in: For the third time in a row, Südpack ranks under the top 10.
Alpla and zerooo create first reusable PET bottle for cosmetic products
zerooo is now producing reusable PET packaging for bathroom and kitchen: ALPLA and zerooo have developed a standardised solution for cosmetics and care products.
Fachpack 2024: Freudenberg will showcase sustainable innovations
Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will present packaging solutions with various sustainability benefits at Fachpack 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany, from September 24-26.
Neste expands chemical recycling logistics infrastructure at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland
Neste is expanding its logistics infrastructure for liquefied recycled raw materials at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland, including materials such as liquefied waste plastic and liquefied rubber tires.
Reifenhäuser Group appoints new chief sales officer
Succession to Ulrich Reifenhäuser, who had been in this position for more than 25 years
Change in the management of Reifenhäuser Blown Film
With effect from July 1, Eugen Friedel (42) is leading the business of Reifenhäuser Blown Film as the new part of the dual management team alongside Dr. Andreas Neuss.