Arburg exhibit at NPE 2024
Allrounder More: functional Turnkey system, automated application "Engineered by Arburg USA", producing two-component eyeglasses from optical LSR and thermoplastic.
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AMI is inviting visitors to its expos in Brussels and Mumbai
AMI is opening registration for the Compounding World Expo, Plastics Recycling World Expo and Plastics Extrusion World Expo in Brussels, while preparing next year's debut of the Compounding World Expo and Plastics Recycling World Expo in India.
Modern Dispersions Inc. announces new masterbatch expansion in Georgia
Modern Dispersions Inc. starts up first phase of expansion in response to strong growth of the in injection molding and extrusion applications market.
Hexpol TPE awarded ISCC Plus certification in the UK
All of the Hexpol TPE group’s European companies are now ISCC Plus certified. The Hexpol TPE UK site was recently awarded, expanding on the certifications in Sweden and Germany.
Avient Features ThermoBallistic Ballistic-Resistant Composite Panels at JEC 2024
Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions and services, announced it will highlight its breadth of composite solutions, including new ballistic-resistant panels, next week at JEC World 2024
Recycling Content TPE for Automotive with at least 73% recycled content
Products from Kraiburg's new thermoplastic elastomer for Automotive contain at least 73% of recycled content and has been designed to fulfil a variety of technical applications.
Polyimide Coated Magnet Wires: Advantage in >800V EV
Aurum has the highest Tg of any commercially available Thermoplastic - 245°C - and its insulation performance especially at temperatures above 150°C beats any other know insulation.
Sirmax Group Achieves Six New Certifications in Supply Chain, Product Sustainability and Employee Focus
The Padua-based company is consistently experiencing positive outcomes from its strategic initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact.
Messe Düsseldorf invites exhibitors to K 2025
“It’s K time again” – for all the companies intending to participate in K 2025 in Düsseldorf. From 8 to 15 October 2025 the international plastics and rubber industry will again meet at its most important international trade fair. Registration documents are now available.
Prospects for the Central European polymer market in 2024
The European market will operate in a kind of stop and go mode in 2024. This means that larger polymer manufacturers will schedule maintenance at different sites, thus limiting their emissions at the company group level.
Biesterfeld and Celanese - Global expansion and enhanced joint portfolio as of 2024
International distributor Biesterfeld and leading technical plastics manufacturer Celanese are further expanding their collaboration in the new year. The partners have agreed to enhance their joint portfolio and to cooperate to develop new markets.
Expansion of the Celanese portfolio
From January 2024, K.D. Feddersen Distribution in Europe is expanding its extensive Celanese PBT range with new grades for food applications, halogen-free flame retardancy and high CTI values.
The largest fair in the European region makes a name for itself
Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2023, the 32nd International Istanbul Plastics Industry Fair, was held at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul, on November 22-25, 2023.
Chinaplas 2024 - long-awaited return to Shanghai after six years
Rising expectations to Chinaplas 2024 from the industry
Hexpol TPE awarded ISCC PLUS certification in Germany
The compounding group Hexpol TPE has added to its credentials: The International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) was awarded to their site in Lichtenfels, Germany.
Recycling Content TPE with various adhesion options
Kraiburg TPE presents further more sustainable product solutions: Recycling Content TPE.
Global plastic industry actors gather at the Plast Eurasia Istanbul
The Plast Eurasia Istanbul Fair, the hub of technology and innovation
Fakuma 2023 – Innovation Fireworks!
A full house, satisfied exhibitors, 39,343 enthusiastic expert visitors and forward-looking topics – the overall results are quite impressive.
Kraiburg TPE responds to the issue of bio-based materials
Kraiburg TPE is presenting thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) that have a variable proportion of renewable raw materials.
almaak and Hexpol TPE Collaborate on 2K Adhesion-Synchronised Materials
As the plastics industry meets at Fakuma 2023, the polymer compounders almaak international and Hexpol TPE announced a partnership optimising 2K material combinations tailored for automotive.
Interplas 2023 surpasses expectations, 2026 edition to move to June
Celebrating 75 years of connecting the UK plastics industry
MCG Presents Lightweight Advanced Energy Storage System
Mitsubishi Chemical Group exhibited its newest innovation in the form of an electric vehicle battery all-composite enclosure as the centerpiece of its activities at The Battery Show.
PLAST 2023: the challenge is won
Successful edition of the international event dedicated to the plastics and rubber industry
Plastics Festival in Friedrichshafen
The world’s leading trade fair highlight for injection moulding, extrusion technology, thermoforming and 3D printing will deal with the forward-looking topics of circular economy, digitalisation, process automation and energy efficiency.
Interplas returns for biggest show for 21 years!
Celebrating 75 years of connecting the UK plastics industry
Chemical recycling of polycarbonates reaches a major milestone
Covestro has developed an innovative process for recycling polycarbonate, i.e. polychain plastics.
Sirmax accelerates the production of its self-extinguishing compound
Extremely high technology, low toxicity and customized colors are the hallmarks of Sirmax granules
PE, PP prices slide further in Poland
The situation has been unclear in the Polish polyolefin market in the first week of July. Traders have informed that converters are actively asking for quotes, but few of them are buying the commodities. Converters of polypropylene, its copolymers in particular, are the most active.
Polykemi x Hexpol TPE
The Swedish compounders, Hexpol TPE AB and Polykemi AB, have collaborated on a 2K sustainable development project for consumer products.
Kraiburg TPE expands range of TPE solutions with ISCC Plus certification
Focus on the circular economy: Kraiburg TPE expands range of TPE solutions with ISCC Plus certification
Integrated thermoplastic process for lowest unit costs in composite lightweights
With its many years of injection moulding experience and outstanding automation expertise, Engel develops highly cost-effective production concepts for the manufacture of composite parts in large quantities.
Project One - the largest investment in the European chemical sector for a generation.
Ineos Olefins Belgium has today announced it has raised €3.5 billion to support the construction and operation of the most environmentally sustainable cracker in Europe.
Covestro launches new ultra-durable material solution
Covestro, a leading producer of advanced polymers and high-performance plastics in the United States and around the world, developed Makrolon 3638 polycarbonate.
Maag Group at Chinaplas 2023
Maag Group is a broadly diversified global solutions provider of Pump & Filtration Systems, Pelletizing & Pulverizing Systems, Recycling Systems and digital solutions.
From the sea into the tunnel
KraussMaffei customer Oldroyd uses 100% sea plastics for its products. 300,000 to 400,000 of the spacers are required for one tunnel alone. For these quantities it pays off ecologically to use recycled materials.