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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.
Brenntag consequently invests into the sustainable transformation of its operations with the clear goal of reaching net zero Greenhouse Gas emission by 2045.
Energy efficiency involves more than sustainability. It has a noticeable effect on competitiveness especially in the packaging industry, where unit costs must be calculated with an extremely sharp pencil.
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.
The inaugural 2025 Plastics, Rubber & Composite Material Fair Taiwan will be grandly held from June 4 to 6 at the ICC Tainan. FCS Group will showcase its “Smart All-Electric” and “High-Efficiency Energy Saving” CT-e series, integrated with the iMF 4.0 Intelligent ManuFactory, demonstrating its R&D capabilities and process integration expertise.
By the end of 2027, Borealis and Borouge will have doubled their ability to serve the most demanding power cable applications, enabling their customers to deliver on the energy transition.
At this year’s Chemspec Europe, Lanxess will present its comprehensive product portfolio and expertise for numerous industrial sectors. These include products and solutions for agriculture/crop protection, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care, as well as household and industrial cleaning.
GreenPlast opened on tuesday at Fiera Milano, the international exhibition and conference dedicated to technologies and materials for plastics and rubber processing, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
Women in Plastics Italy, the association founded in October 2024 with the goal of promoting female talent and fostering an inclusive and sustainable culture within the plastics industry, is proud to be present at Greenplast 2025, from May 27-30 at Rho Fiera Milano, Hall B, Stand B75.
The Messe Düsseldorf (Düsseldorf Exhibition Center) will use reusable cups at all restaurants and bars throughout K 2025, made from Borealis modified polypropylene for foam, which is produced using chemically recycled feedstock based on OMV’s ReOil technology.
Having achieved international acclaim for its supporting program on three stages, Formnext is continuing its successful multistage concept in 2025. The Industry, Application, and Technology Stages will host discussions on current and future applications, technological developments, and overarching trends in Additive Manufacturing.
KHS GmbH has restructured its voluntary reporting process. The systems provider for the filling and packaging industry has now brought its sustainability report further into line with the EU reporting standard and is disclosing additional non-financial KPIs.
Aimplas has developed a pioneering methodology that enables the biodegradability of plastic materials to be assessed three times faster than conventional testing methods.
Colines has taken a significant new step on its path toward sustainability by publishing the company’s first-ever ESG Sustainability Report. This detailed document demonstrates and highlights our concrete commitment to increasingly responsible, innovative, and transparent development.
Sustainability as a shared goal: Orthomol is using recycled PET in its vials and plans to further increase this share in the coming years.
KHS has set an impressive new benchmark by engineering one of the world’s lightest PET bottles for still beverages to date. Under the working title of Factor 101 a container has been produced that uses just 5.89 grams of material to hold 591 milliliters of product.
At a time when the European plastics industry is seeking to modernize, reduce costs, and move toward more sustainable models, used machinery has gained unprecedented prominence.
The company offers stable, sustainable coloring solutions adapted to industrial processes in the window and door profiling sector.
Thorsten Seehars has been appointed as the new CEO of Südpack. He succeeds Erik Bouts, who successfully led the company over the past six years and is stepping down to begin his well-deserved retirement
Special show Plastics Shape the Future to offer international discourse, innovations and impulses for a sustainable and competitive plastics industry on seven theme days
At the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag stand number 22 in hall 6 (former hall F), visitors will be able to see live how the combination of reliable technology, intelligent control systems and proven know-how enables production that meets the highest quality and environmental requirements.
MAAG Group is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sikora AG, a recognized leader in measuring and control technologies. This acquisition accelerates MAAG’s innovation capabilities in machine learning, industrial IoT, and AI-driven technologies.
Fakuma 2026 will be an anniversary event, and it’s already arousing great interest a year and a half in advance: two thirds of all available booth floor space has already been reserved for the 30th international trade fair for plastics processing.
Borealis launches renewables-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) solution developed specifically for footwear midsole applications.
With its sustainable packaging innovations, Südpack continues to set new benchmarks in this market. The film manufacturer has also developed recyclable mono-material solutions for packaging coffee beans and ground coffee - offering an alternative to conventional PET/aluminum/PE composites.
With its pioneering film solutions for a wide range of industries and packaging technologies, Südpack continues to set new standards - including in the area of sustainability.
Stadle is uniquely positioned to support Nordic countries in achieving their ambitious sustainability goals. With advanced technologies, specialised expertise, and tailored solutions, Stadler supports the region’s efforts to achieve its ambitious recycling and circular economy goals.
B.I.G. Yarns, a leading designer and manufacturer of polyamide, polypropylene), and polyester carpet yarns for commercial, automotive, residential, and technical applications, is proud to announce a significant investment of €25 million in its French yarn production site.
GreenPlast 2025 is getting ready to welcome an international audience with an edition that is even richer and more forward-looking. Scheduled to take place at Fiera Milano from 27 to 30 May 2025.
BW Converting announces the launch of its PCMC Meridian Elite+, the latest evolution in laser roll cleaning technology. Designed to set new industry benchmarks, the Meridian Elite+ delivers faster, smarter and more automated roll cleaning, reducing downtime while improving print quality and operational efficiency.
Tosca, a global leader for 100% reusable and recyclable plastic packaging and pooling solutions, has once again been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by EcoVadis, placing the company in the top 5% of organisations assessed in the past 12 months.
On April 19, FCS held an Open Day event at its new factory in Qianwan, Ningbo, under the theme "Innovation Without Borders, Win-Win Collaboration." FCS joined industry partners, technical experts, and global customers in initiating a wave of innovative sustainable development.
Transparency is an essential part of Bell’s corporate philosophy, with the main emphasis not so much on the transparent plastic materials which take up the lion’s share of the company’s production, but rather on transparent communi-cation directed towards consumers.
Innovia Films has announced the inauguration of a new coater for Graphics film applications at the production plant in Wigton, UK. The investment marks a milestone in Innovia’s roadmap to deliver sustainable, PVC-free solutions to the graphics industry.