Inline viscosity measurement: The key to optimization in light foam extrusion
Among the technologies developed by Promix Solutions for the plastics industry, the inline viscometer “Visco-P” is gaining increasing interest in the extrusion of foams.
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Successful kickoff for Formnext 2024
Formnext got off to a successful start today in Frankfurt, where, until 22 November 2024, more than 860 exhibitors from among the international elite of AM and modern industrial production will be showcasing their latest products and innovations.
Husky’s PET closure wins Packaging Europe Sustainability Award
Husky Technologies announces that its groundbreaking PET closure has won the Packaging Europe Sustainability Award in the Driving Circular Economy category.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag collects second consecutive silver sustainability medal
Sustainability software platform and one of the top ESG ratings providers EcoVadis recognises the German/Japanese injection moulding machinery manufacturer in the top six percent of all participants in 2024.
Finat announces winners of Sustainability Awards
Today, on the occasion of the Sustainable Packaging Summit in Amsterdam, organised by Packaging Europe, Finat had the pleasure to reveal the winners of the 2024 Finat Sustainability Awards.
Stadler Digital Solutions: transforming recycling with data-driven plant optimisation
Stadler, the globally active German company specialised in the planning, production and assembly of turnkey recycling and sorting plants, is transforming plant operations with its digital solutions developed specifically for sorting facilities.
Record number of hires at shredder manufacturer Untha
Untha shredding technology has been growing consistently over the past years. September saw the company set a special record: 16 new employees have started work at the headquarters in Kuchl/Salzburg.
Investment for the future: SOL - Speed of Logistics
With its SOL process - Speed of Logistics - Hasco is able to offer its customers excellent availability combined with a high level of automation to ensure fast and punctual delivery of the company's entire portfolio.
Formnext to be headed by management duo as from November 2024
As from 1 November 2024, there will be two managers at the helm of the Formnext brand. Christoph Stüker has joined Sascha Wenzler to lead the world’s leading trade fair for Additive Manufacturing and the next generation of industrial production.
Steinecker wins 2025 German Sustainability Award for “Products: Climate”
Steinecker GmbH, a subsidiary of Krones, has been honoured with the 2025 German Sustainability Award in the Products category, which is being presented for the first time this year to recognise standout projects offering sustainable solutions.
First Plastics Recycling Awards India finalists announced
The successful finalists in the first Plastics Recycling Awards India, which recognise and celebrate achievement throughout all parts of the plastics recycling chain in India, have been announced.
Management change at Bekum Group
The Bekum Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of extrusion blow moulding machines with 300 employees across Germany, Austria, and the USA, announces an important change in its leadership structure.
Women In Plastics Italy is born
The Women in Plastics Italy (WIP-IT) association was established through the initiative of a group of women working in the plastics industry with the aim of enhancing female talent both in society and in the relevant industry.
Husky at Fakuma 2024
Husky’s latest advancements in the Altanium family of mold controllers. Integrated and rich in features, Altanium mold controllers are equipped with Husky’s groundbreaking Active Reasoning Technology, known as Art 2.0.
Partnership between Aimplas and Arburg
Arburg and Aimplas have started an R&D collaboration that will enable the development of research in the field of materials for additive manufacturing with applications in areas such as medicine.
Stadler expands operations with new warehouse and office complex in North America
Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art warehouse and office complex for its U.S. subsidiary, Stadler America.
Fakuma 2024: Positive atmosphere at the Boy-booth
Fakuma 2024 in Friedrichshafen was a full success for Dr. Boy. With a large number of visitors, numerous discussions and lots of positive feedback, the company, located in Neustadt-Fernthal, can look back on a successful trade fair.
Rotovia acquires company Ollin Plastics, increasing presence in the North American market
Rotovia hf. a global leader in sustainable solutions based on rotational moulding technology, has announced the strategic acquisition of Mexican company Ollin Plastics.
Finalists of the Formnext Awards
Formnext is putting exceptional talents and ideas from the world of Additive Manufacturing in the spotlight with its new awards format.
Wittmann pleased with positive results
The Fakuma 2024 in Friedrichshafen was a success for the Wittmann Group. The number of visitors was highly satisfactory, and the order volume placed at the fair was on a par with that or the Fakuma 2023.
Südpack Medica wins the Swiss Packaging Award with PharmaGuard
Another distinction for PharmaGuard: The polypropylene (PP)-based recyclable blister concept has now won the Swiss Packaging Award in the Sustainability category.
Siemens introduces Solid Edge 2025 and Solid Edge X
Solid Edge 2025 updated with improved data management and collaboration capabilities and enhancements across integrated mechanical and electrical design, simulation and machine tool programming.
"Großer Preis des Mittelstandes" - Evosys receives finalist award
Under the annual motto “With confidence towards the future”, Evosys received a finalist award at the grand finale of the 30th “Großer Preis des Mittelstandes 2024” competition.
Nordson Corp. appoints new EMEA Sales Director
Nordson Corp.'s Polymer Processing Systems division has announced the appointment of Julian Kätzlmeier as Sales Director EMEA for its BKG product line.
Engel focuses on innovative solutions and efficiency
From 15th to 19th October 2024, Fakuma, one of Europe’s leading trade fairs for plastics processing, is taking place in Friedrichshafen
The hidden champion steps into the spotlight
The revolutionary extrusion technology, globally deployed by the Austrian innovation leader MAS, is reaching new heights. The MAS 110, a compact extrusion marvel, is on the verge of its launch.
Arburg has the solution: Focus on new machines and upcoming topics
Arburg will be attending Fakuma 2024 from 15 to 19 October on Stand 3101 in Hall A3 with eleven exhibits, plus seven additional Allrounders on partner stands.
Mondi to showcase sustainable product portfolio at Scanpack 2024
The company's material-neutral approach provides tailor-made solutions across various industries and applications.
Arburg trainees win VDMA "Carbon Busters 2024" award
Six trainees drew up a concept for more sustainable production processes and submitted it to the "Carbon Busters 2024" competition organised by the German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association (VDMA).
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag stays focused on strategic core competences
In the two-year market weakness, the solidarity pact with short-time work and bonus waiver was the successful means of choice for crisis management for Sumitomo (SHI) Demag.
Arburg has a smart solution for every challenge
From small contract injection moulding companies to large global players, plastics processors are all facing similar challenges in the current difficult economic environment.
Hasco 100 - Impressive customer event in Austria
Around the globe, Hasco is this year celebrating its 100th anniversary together with customers, employees and associates. The Austrian subsidiary based in Guntramsdorf selected a special location for its customer event to mark this exceptional occasion.
Programs announced for free conferences at Cleveland plastics expos
The programs have been announced for the four free-to-attend conference theaters at the AMI Plastics World Expos, which take place on November 13-14 in Cleveland, OH, USA.
interpack and the World Packaging Organisation expand partnership
interpack and the World Packaging Organisation are intensifying their long-standing cooperation. The aim of the strategic partnership is to promote innovation, sustainability and the global exchange of knowledge in the packaging industry even more strongly.
BASF expands its sustainable polyamide portfolio
With Ultramid LowPCF (reduced CO2 footprint/“Product Carbon Footprint”, PCF) and Ultramid ZeroPCF (CO2 footprint of net zero greenhouse gas emissions), BASF launches two new product variants within its polyamide value chain in Europe.
Alpla launches dialogue about the benefits of plastic
Event in Berlin on 9 October with guests from the worlds of politics, business and academia.