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Hexpol TPE present the Sustainable Materials Lab to the automotive market at IZB 2022
At the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) taking place in Wolfsburg, Germany, in October, Hexpol TPE will bring their Sustainable Materials Lab for the first time.
The focus is on sustainable products and discussion
TPE materials and market experts of Kraiburg TPE are looking forward to welcoming interested visitors at boot C58-03 in hall 6. The products they will present includes Thermoplast R, the new product series consisting of sophisticated recycling compounds.
arburgGREENworld: Arburg presents sustainable plastic parts production
With its communications drive "There is only a Plan A", Arburg is dedicating itself strategically and operationally to the important global issues surrounding sustainability, the circular economy and CO2 reduction at K 2022.
Circular economy in the spotlight
AST group uses Lindner plastics recycling technology to close the loop
Circular economy in the spotlight
AST group uses Lindner plastics recycling technology to close the loop
Black plastics recycling: towards a circular economy
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.
The fine art of PET bottle-to-bottle recycling at K 2022
At K 2022, Starlinger recycling technology will showcase the recoSTAR PET art, the company’s latest plant model in the field of PET recycling.
New reusable and fully recyclable lightweight bottle
Borealis and Trexel announce that they have co-developed a new plastic bottle based on a grade from the Bornewables portfolio of polyolefins made using renewable feedstocks derived 100% from waste and residue streams.
The ISEC evo shredder-extruder combination from Pure Loop
High-strength synthetic nonwoven now made with a recycled content of 10 percent
New KraussMaffei plant in Laatzen
KraussMaffei the new site in Laatzen near Hanover covering an area of around 97,000 m², the new plant offers space for up to 750 workplaces for the production of extrusion systems and recycling equipment for the plastics and rubber processing industries.
Advanced hot runner solutions increase sustainability in injection moulding
At K 2022 Oerlikon HRSflow will focus on an extensive range of hot runners tailored to small shot weights and the new Xp nozzle series for use in thin-wall injection moulding.
From the road to the track: Vestamid eCO gives scrap tires a new life in athletic shoes
Evonik is introducing a new sustainable high-performance plastic to its eCO product line: In the production of the polyamide 12 elastomer (PEBA) Vestamid eCO E40, 50 percent of fossil raw materials are saved and replaced by a starting material obtained from chemical recycling of used tires.
Moretto at K 2022: global approach, Italian roots
Passion, ideas, values and people characterize Moretto story. It is synonymous with unique, high-performance systems that last over time. A story of reliability and experience
Akro-Plastic, Bio-Fed and AF-Color focus on sustainable products
At K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Akro-Plastic GmbH, Bio-Fed, AF-Color and K.D. Feddersen Ueberseegesellschaft mbH will present their product ranges on a joint booth at the new location in Hall 6, C52.
ISCC Plus - further companies of the Feddersen Group successfully certified
ISCC Plus is a sustainability certification system for bio-based and recycled materials in the chemical industry (e.g., based on sugar cane, vegetable oil and fat waste or recyclate).
OMV Technologies highlights sustainability strategies for packaging stakeholders at K 2022
OMV Technologies LLC will showcase its latest technologies and sustainability efforts which are supporting processors and brand owners in their transition to a circular economy.
Berry offers rPET for food packs
Berry has launched some of its most popular and top-selling thermoformed and injection stretch blow moulded food packs manufactured in recycled PET (rPET).
BB Engineering at the K show 2022
Plastics expertise and innovative PET recycling for high-quality products
Milliken delivers chemistry with a purpose at K 2022
Global manufacturer demonstrates circularity through plastics additives showcase
Official special show "Plastics shape the future" focuses on the hot topics
The focus of the special show under the auspices of Plastics Europe Deutschland (PED), the plastics producers' association, and Messe Düsseldorf will be on the three ground-breaking hot topics of K 2022: climate protection, circular economy, and digitalisation.
The fully automated waste sorting plant Roaf maximizes recovery rates thanks to Tomra’s sorters
Since it abolished the separate collection of plastics, the facility could boost its recovery rates of organics and plastics while maximizing its recycling efforts and keeping environmental impact low.
Wittmann Battenfeld at the K 2022 - pioneering technologies in a new design
Circular economy, digitization and climate protection – these are the hot topics of the Wittmann Group’s machinery presentation. With applications shown at the booth, Wi-Ba will give visitors insights into its extensive range of ultra-modern, resource-saving technologies.
Lindner’s new plant delivers on automation, robotics and flow manufacturing
Only one year after the topping-out ceremony, the move into the new offices and the modern, 14,000 m² production area was completed in July this year.
Premiere at the K 2022: Bekum presents innovativeseries with over 12 new machine sizes
The focus of Bekum’s trade fair presentation is the market launch of the new machine series for packaging and industrial containers. Many technical innovations and the presentation of our new Digital Service await visitors to stand 14 C03.
KraussMaffei at K 2022: Two innovations for the circular economy live at the booth
At K 2022, in Hall 15, Stands C 24 to D 24, visitors can experience the latest innovations from KraussMaffei for themselves
From preforms to labels towards the circular economy
At Drinktec 2022, SACMI Beverage will be presenting a comprehensive range of products that focuses on process sustainability, with ready-to-use innovations that are instrumental in fostering the creation of a returnable PET and food-grade resin recycling chain.
The Italians at K
Almost 400 Italian companies in the plastics and rubber sector registered for the upcoming edition of K, taking place in Düsseldorf on 19-26 October 2022.
AMUT completes recycling project for customer in Romania
AMUT has completed the commissioning of a recycling plant for Pet Star Recycling, part of Pet Star Group, together with Pet Star Holding, a leading producer of preforms for PET bottles, in Romania.
Dow and Mura Technology announce commitment to scale advanced recycling of plastics
Dow and Mura Technology to build multiple facilities in the U.S. and Europe, adding as much as 600 kilotons of aggregate advanced recycling capacity by 2030.
Arburg at the K 2022: "There is only a Plan A"
Plan A: Circular economy and technology working hand in hand Plan A: More sustainability through resource-efficient use of plastics Plan A: Digitalisation is the future of plastics processing
Bringing a varied selection of TPE sustainability solutions to K 2022
K 2022: Varied selection of TPE recycling solutions from KRAIBURG TP
Lindner at K: Shredding – Washing – Sorting. Efficient all-in-one plastics recycling solutions
At K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany, Lindner will be presenting ground-breaking all-in-one solutions for the efficient plastics recycling of tomorrow in Hall 9, at Booth B17 & B19. Along with a wide range of product innovations, a special highlight is a new system solution to directly process post-consumer rigid plastics in an injection moulding process.
Digital, profitable, sustainable. SACMI’s roadmap for a new ‘green deal’ in the rigid packaging sector
SACMI will be introducing its 4.0 line for cap and preform production at the Drinktec trade fair in Munich (Messe München, 12-16 September 2022). The focus will be on the new digital architecture of the machines and processes, with the development of new standards that are already compliant with the coming regulations, and will help our customers achieve sustainable and more competitive levels of production
Coperion and Coperion K-Tron at K 2022
High-Efficiency Technologies for Processing and Recycling Plastics
New sustainable and light-weight tubes for the packaging industry
Gabriel-Chemie in collaboration with 6 companies developed a series of light-weight tubes made of mono-material with perfect recycling performance.