CMG Granulators at Plastpol 2023
CMG Granulators will be one of the exhibitors at Plastpol 2023 displaying a G17-22 granulator and a SL screen-less granulator.
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K 2025 kick-off
First meeting of Exhibitors’ Council for plastics and rubber flagship fair in Düsseldorf Ulrich Reifenhäuser will retain position of Chairman
Krones.digital is growing internationally
• In 2022, Krones.digital was established as a community spanning departments and disciplines internationally. • The aim in building it was to bring together all of the resources for digital innovation and automation across the group to collaborate on software solutions. • And now, another Krones.digital site, in Bengaluru, India, was established.
The global composites industry reunited at JEC World 2023
JEC World 2023 closed its doors after three vibrant days of intense business activities, expertise and knowledge sharing.
Trinseo starts up polycarbonate dissolution pilot facility in the Netherlands
Dissolution technology allows effective end-of-life plastic recycling and enhances circularity.
Interpack delights the global processing and packaging industry
For those in the product packaging and processing business there was only one "place to be" from 4 to 10 May: interpack in Düsseldorf.
Manfred Hackl is Plastics Recycling Ambassador of the Year
Manfred Hackl, CEO of EREMA Group GmbH, was recently awarded the accolade Plastics Recycling Ambassador of the Year at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe.
Groundbreaking for Haitian production plant in Serbia
Haitian International is expanding its production and logistics network in Europe and investing in the construction of a modern plant with a total area of 250,000 square meters at its site in Ruma, Serbia. The plant is scheduled to go into operation in the first quarter of 2025.
Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 announced
The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 were announced at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
Engel at Plastpol 2023: output meets sustainability
Green is more than a colour: At Plastpol 2023 Engel is impressively demonstrating its expertise in resource- and energy-saving plastics processing with two challenging applications.
Petcore Europe announces a new executive director
Petcore Europe is pleased to announce that it has appointed Martin Stephan as Executive Director, vice Ermis Panagiotopoulos, who served as Interim Executive Director since January 1st, 2023.
BASF continues its Plastics Journey at PRSE 2023
BASF is set to showcase its continued plastics journey towards a circular economy and sustainable management of plastics at the Plastics Recycling and Sustainability Conference Europe (PRSE) 2023.
Electric presentation of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag at Plastpol 2023
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag continues its strong commitment to sustainable development.
Mauser Packaging Solutions opens new reconditioning site in Poland
Investments in Gliwice, Poland, expand product offering to support growing demand for sustainable packaging in the region.
Upcycling - a higher level of recycling
Interview with Estera Jamrozek, MAS Austria Area Sales Manager.
Polykemi establishes new subsidiary in Mexico
Swedish plastics compounder Polykemi AB continues to expand globally and March 1st 2023 was the opening day of the new subsidiary - Polykemi Mexico.
Dr Stephan Glander starts as new CEO of Biesterfeld AG
Dr Stephan Glander (54), with effect of 1 April 2023, has taken over as CEO of the Biesterfeld Group, one of the leading international distributors of plastics, rubbers and specialty chemicals.
Untha shredding technology looks back on a successful 2022
Untha shredding technology GmbH, the Austrian manufacturer of industrial shredding systems, looks back on a successful 2022: The company achieved yet another record turnover in the region of 80 million Euro, set up a new subsidiary in Turkey, noted a distinct improvement of supply conditions, came up with product innovations, made progress with regard to digitalisation and hired 50 new employees.
GEA opens state-of-the-art Technology Center in Wallau/Germany
GEA opened the doors of its new 1500-sqm Technology Center (XLAB) in Biedenkopf-Wallau for the first time on March 20. From now on, the new XLAB will be available to customers for product testing and training.
2022 Impact Report Highlights How Berry Global Drives Meaningful ESG Progress
The company is on track to exceed its 2025 goal to reduce operational emissions by 25%
Formnext powers ahead at the start of the year and offers year-round content
Formnext has hit the ground running in 2023 with the highest number of registrations to date. By the end of February, more than 550 companies had signed up to attend the world's leading trade show for AM technologies and next-generation manufacturing; 62% of them from outside Germany.
The first French value chain for advanced recycling of plastic film
TotalEnergies and Paprec, leader in plastic recycling in France, have signed a long-term commercial agreement to develop a French value chain for advanced recycling of plastic film wastes.
Piovan Group takes over selected assets of Protec Polymer Processing gmbH
Piovan Group's strengthening continues with further expansion into Germany, Europe's reference market for plastics by supporting German ProTec's systems - ensuring continuity and qualified assistance to some of the company's customers.
Eight free webinars organized by Sirmax and Smart Mold
Sirmax and Smart Mold will be offering a series of webinars titled Advances in the numerical simulation of injection molding.
LyondellBasell announces decision to acquire Mepol Group
Facilities in Poland and Italy will produce recycled and polymer compounds for diverse markets.
The JEC Composites Innovation Awards winners revealed
Each year, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards celebrate successful projects and cooperation between players of the composites industry. These composites champions are awarded based on multiple criteria such as partner involvement in the value chain, complexity, or commercial potential of the project.
Alpla and Inden Pharma form joint venture
Specialists in pharmaceutical packaging combine expertise and increase capacities.
SABIC and Coolbrook announce cooperation to advance the electrification of steam crackers
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has signed an agreement with Coolbrook, a transformational technology and engineering company.
Evolution of the Turkish plastics industry
At the last edition of the fair, we had the opportunity to talk to Yavuz Eroğlu, chairman of the PAGEV association - the largest trade organisation that represents the plastics industry in Turkey.
A Circular Future with Plastics 2023: DG Environment is joining
The 2023 edition of the conference A Circular Future with Plastics, organised by EuPC together with the French Association Polyvia and Plastics Europe, will take place on 23rd & 24th May in Lyon, France.
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.
Toyo Ink Group to feature packaging solutions for enhanced sustainability at interpack
Toyo Ink Co., Ltd., Toyo Printing Inks Inc. and Toyo Ink Europe, N.V., all member companies of the Toyo Ink Group of Japan, will be jointly exhibiting at interpack 2023.
Safic-Alcan expands its international business
Safic-Alcan, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced the acquisition of 4Plas Ltd. and its exclusive distribution agreement with Schützen Chemical Group.
NPE2024 sets new record
NPE2024: The Plastics Show, the global platform for innovation in plastics, has sold 1,024,462 sq. ft of exhibit space at this year’s in-person Space Draw event - a new record high with 982,000 sq. ft. sold in 2018.
Uponor completes Russian market exit
Uponor Corporation, a leading provider of sustainable water solutions, has completed its exit from the Russian market in accordance with local government authority requirements.