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SABIC and The Lubrizol Corporation have developed compatible material solutions well suited for various applications in the consumer electronics and mobility industries, among others.
At this year's FachPack, Mondi will showcase sustainable packaging solutions developed through collaboration.
Succession to Ulrich Reifenhäuser, who had been in this position for more than 25 years
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.
Bio-based EA has a certified 14C-traceable content of 40% and offers a Product Carbon Footprint Reduction of 30% compared to fossil-based EA.
Aquapak has developed marine-safe, biodegradable and recyclable polymer as an alternative to conventional plastics. Innovative polymer Hydropol breaks down without forming harmful microplastics.
Graphic Packaging International , a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, today announced it has entered into a virtual Power Purchase Agreement in Europe with Zelestra, a multi-technology, global renewable energy company.
Andreas Montag joined Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH as the company’s new Director of Business Development Medical. He replaces Anatol Sattel, who moves into a new function as Group CSO, effective 1 September 2024.
Earlier than usual, the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 are now open for entries. Participants from every part of the plastics recycling chain in Europe are invited to enter.
The Cologne-based company Bio-Fed, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, has launched a new product line under the brand name M·Biobase. The plastic compounds in this product line are made partly or completely from biobased and/or biomass-balanced materials.
Syensqo, a global leader in Advanced Performance Materials and Chemical Solutions, introduced new products using recycled materials on Trek Bicycle’s latest Madone Gen 8.
Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions and services, today announced the opening of a new ColorWorks Design & Technology Center in the Mexico City area.
On 93 pages, KraussMaffei publishes measures and targets with which the company assumes responsibility in the areas of economy, environment and society.
More sustainability, creation of a circular economy, fluctuating raw material and energy prices - these current challenges are bringing in-house recycling of sprue and production scrap into focus.
Whether commercial vehicle, last mile or bus industry: the automotive industry requires innovative materials that equip vehicles for everyday challenges and make them more stable, lighter and more sustainable in the future.
The app Pacific a solution for the exchange of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data of BASF products, is now available in the Catena-X Automotive Ecosystem in the Cofinity-X App Store.
Baby bottles of the baby feeding and nurturing products brand Thyseed are now made of BASF’s high-performance thermoplastic Ultrason.
BASF launches Tinuvin NOR 211 AR to support film producers and converters globally in navigating the challenging landscape of plasticulture - the use of plastic materials in agricultural applications.
NPE2024: The Plastics Show, announced its final registration and paid exhibit space results data, totaling 51,396 registrants and 1,106,767 square feet respectively.
Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) have agreed to establish a strategic partnership focusing on developing value chains for renewable chemicals and plastics for and with Japanese brands.
Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions, has opened a new, state-of-the-art service centre in Ingolstadt, Germany.
M.TEC Engineering GmbH presents cutting-edge engineering solutions for plastics technology and mechanical engineering, designed to address future challenges.
A new report explores how marker and object recognition sorting technology can contribute to circularity and traceability in plastic packaging recycling in Europe.
Engel has delivered an all-electric injection moulding machine, the e-mac 100, to the Institute for Plastics Technology (ikd) at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.
Thanks to its comprehensive expertise and the continuous expansion of production capacities, AF-Color is one of the leading manufacturers of technically high-quality colour and additive concentrates.
Nestlé Germany, Duo Plast and Der Grüne Punkt use recyclates from the Yellow Bag in stretch hoods for the first time / Systalen LDPE 3.0 makes it possible.
The Compounding World Expo Europe is taking place at the Brussels Expo in Belgium on 11-12 September 2024. Returning for the fourth time, this free-to-attend expo and conference brings together industry leaders, experts and enthusiasts from around the globe for two days of learning, inspiration and networking opportunities.
A new study by Aquapak, "Flexible FMCG packaging: accelerating the transition from plastic to paper," reveals that a majority (92%) plan to completely stop using plastic in their consumer packaging.
Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), produced from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), is used as an alternative to fossil fuel as a way of reducing its carbon footprint. The challenge for RDF producers is to guarantee the consistently high quality required for this application.
On 1 July 2024, Krones Recycling GmbH, under the management of Dr Michael Gotsche, commenced business operations with headquarters in Flensburg. The newly founded company takes over all activities relating to plastics recycling, but continues to utilise Krones' global production, sales and service network.
First time five figure attendance at Plastics Recycling Show Europe. Visitors increase by 32% since last year
First edition of RePlast, which focused solely on Plastic Recycling Technology and Raw Materials, brought together key players of the recycling industry in Istanbul, Turkiye.
From June 18 to 20, 2024, Engel hosted the Digital Days event in Schwertberg and St. Valentin. This event provided concrete answers to central questions in the injection molding industry.
From preform sterilisation to dispensing the sealed PET bottles - for the latest generation of the Contipure AseptBloc, Krones paid attention to an end-to-end process chain that is aseptically safe down to the smallest detail.
BDI-BioEnergy International GmbH has taken over the marketing and further development of SynCycle technology in partnership with Next Generation Elements GmbH, leading to a strategic realignment.