Avantium and Sukano sign offtake agreement to develop masterbatches for PEF
Avantium recently announced that it has started the construction of the world’s first commercial plant for the production of...
Xeikon launches groundbreaking TITON technology in response to sustainability trends in packaging
To meet industry needs for sustainable printing methods and environmentally friendly packaging production, Xeikon announces TITON technology, a new...
Milliken expanding capacity, warehousing space at recently acquired Zebra-chem facilities in Germany
Spartanburg, S.C. – Milliken & Company is moving boldly to address anticipated market needs by expanding the facilities...
SONGWON’s new electronic chemicals production line nearing completion
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. announced today that construction of its new electronic chemicals production line is nearing completion. Located at SONGWON’s Maeam...
Way2K: Industry interviews in the lead-up to the K 2022 trade fair
"The circular economy needs holistic recycling solutions"
Interview with Alaaddin Aydin, Managing Director of Maag Germany GmbH
Mr. Aydin, how...
Heerenveen (Netherlands), March 2022. Europe’s first independent testing and research centre with facilities on industrial scale, the NTCP (National Test centre Circular Plastics), in the Netherlands, founded in 2018,...
SCIENTISTS DISCOVER MICROPLASTICS IN DEEPEST SECTION OF THE LUNGS
Cutting edge research by a team from the University of Hull and Hull York Medical School say the findings show that...
BOREALIS AND GRABHER PARTNERSHIP GIVES USED FFP2 FACE MASKS ANOTHER LIFE
High-quality face masks made in Austria by Grabher contain fully recyclable meltblown polypropylene supplied by Borealis
New collect-and-recycle scheme established...
Constantia Flexibles India wins Packaging Innovation Awards for “Recyclable PE Pouches”
Constantia Flexibles, a global packaging manufacturer, was conferred the coveted Packaging Innovation Awards 2021 organized by Dow for EcoLamHighPlus,...
Xeikon to highlight breath of opportunities for digital print at Print4All 2022
Lier, Belgium, 6 April 2022 – Xeikon has confirmed its participation at Print4All 2022. The major Italian printing...
EREMA MOURNS THE PASSING OF COMPANY CO-FOUNDER GEORG WENDELIN
The EREMA Group mourns the passing of Georg Wendelin, company co-founder, former Managing Partner and long-time Chairman of the Supervisory Board...
Assessing the future of packaging waste sorting
Nine brand-owners, an independent test & research centre and two universities will bring expertise over 2 years to develop and test an artificial...
Treated plastic waste good at grabbing carbon dioxide
Here’s another thing to do with that mountain of used plastic: make it soak up excess carbon dioxide. What seems like a...
Covestro builds a bridge to the circular economy at ACS 2022
Plant-based resins offer sustainable solutions
Covestro, a leading materials company, will exhibit its portfolio of sustainable coating solutions at the...
Constantia Flexibles India wins Packaging Innovation Awards for “Recyclable PE Pouches”
Constantia Flexibles, a global packaging manufacturer, was conferred the coveted Packaging Innovation Awards 2021 organized by Dow for EcoLamHighPlus,...
Squid skin-inspired cup cozy will keep your hands cool and your coffee hot
In the future, you may have a squid to thank for your coffee staying hot on a...
GEA DEVELOPS TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTION WITH CUSTOMER SAPERATEC FOR RAW MATERIAL RECOVERY
In this process, multilayer composite materials made of plastic, aluminum and paper are treated in a special separation process....
KRAIBURG TPE Automotive Application Breakthrough
KRAIBURG TPE has developed an innovative material technology that enables the production of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) that is fitting for various application in the automotive...
Westminster Tool Teams Up with Foster and Mantle for Medical Device Case Study
We’re proud to announce that we’ve partnered with Mantle Inc. and Foster Corp. in researching some groundbreaking...
Eating plastic makes for smaller mussels
Study lead author Dr. Charlene Trestrail said mussels ingest microscopic pieces of plastic used in cosmetics, affecting their ability to grow and reproduce.
The microplastics...
Truiem Names Robert Veghte Kennedy as CEO
Truiem, a leader in monitoring the digital experience of its customers' remote Contact Center agents, critical employees, and their real-time interaction with end-users,...
Eating plastic makes for smaller mussels
Study lead author Dr. Charlene Trestrail said mussels ingest microscopic pieces of plastic used in cosmetics, affecting their ability to grow and reproduce.
The microplastics...
Truiem Names Robert Veghte Kennedy as CEO
Truiem, a leader in monitoring the digital experience of its customers' remote Contact Center agents, critical employees, and their real-time interaction with end-users,...
SES Expands O3b mPOWER Partner Ecosystem with Comtech for Antenna Systems
SES announced today that Comtech Telecommunications Corp (NASDQ: CMTL) is supplying antenna systems for its second-generation medium earth orbit...
Gozio Health Announces Financial Partnership with Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital
Gozio Health, an industry-leading location-aware mobile patient engagement platform, announced the closing of an investment from funds managed by Morgan...
SI GROUP TO ATTEND AFPM 2022 INTERNATIONAL PETROCHEMICAL CONFERENCE
SI Group, a leading performance additives company, will be attending the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) International Petrochemical Conference, to...
OPCW Executive Council briefed on chemical weapons destruction progress in the United States
Members of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Executive Council attended a chemical demilitarisation...
EWG: EPA must do more to prioritize forever chemicals spending
The Environmental Working Group today thanked President Joe Biden for making the toxic forever chemicals known as “PFAS” a priority...
Aerosol Can Market Is Estimated to Reach a Market Size Worth US$92.372 Billion by 2026
The prime factor driving the growth of the Aerosol Can Market is the expansion of...
WISeKey Strengthens its Semiconductors NFC Brand Protection Related Patent Portfolio in China
WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity and IoT company today announced...
Illinois EPA Announces Nine Spring 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim has announced nine upcoming Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) one-day collection locations for the...
Inland Empire business activity headed for moderate growth
Business activity in the Inland Empire jumped considerably in the latest numbers – and on an annual basis, continues to outpace the...
SES Expands O3b mPOWER Partner Ecosystem with Comtech for Antenna Systems
SES announced today that Comtech Telecommunications Corp (NASDQ: CMTL) is supplying antenna systems for its second-generation medium earth orbit...
Gozio Health Announces Financial Partnership with Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital
Gozio Health, an industry-leading location-aware mobile patient engagement platform, announced the closing of an investment from funds managed by Morgan...
Solvay launches new biodegradable guar-based polymers for beauty care
Solvay, a global leader in naturally-derived beauty polymers, expands its range of biodegradable guar-based solutions, introduced in December 2021, with two...
SI GROUP TO ATTEND AFPM 2022 INTERNATIONAL PETROCHEMICAL CONFERENCE
SI Group, a leading performance additives company, will be attending the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) International Petrochemical Conference, to...
OPCW Executive Council briefed on chemical weapons destruction progress in the United States
Members of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Executive Council attended a chemical demilitarisation...
EWG: EPA must do more to prioritize forever chemicals spending
The Environmental Working Group today thanked President Joe Biden for making the toxic forever chemicals known as “PFAS” a priority...
Aerosol Can Market Is Estimated to Reach a Market Size Worth US$92.372 Billion by 2026
The prime factor driving the growth of the Aerosol Can Market is the expansion of...
WISeKey Strengthens its Semiconductors NFC Brand Protection Related Patent Portfolio in China
WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity and IoT company today announced...
Illinois EPA Announces Nine Spring 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim has announced nine upcoming Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) one-day collection locations for the...
Inland Empire business activity headed for moderate growth
Business activity in the Inland Empire jumped considerably in the latest numbers – and on an annual basis, continues to outpace the...
PA Caulking Company Explains How To Apply Exterior Caulking
Waterproof Caulking and Restoration, a PA caulking expert, has recently released a new article that explains the details of how to...
Backed Up Against the Environmental Wall, Clean Coal Makes a Comeback
The impact of the government’s Clean Air Act has set the stage for the decline of coal and has...
Clutch Recognizes InApp Among the Leading Application Modernization Services Providers for 2022
InApp, Inc. is pleased to announce that the company has been recognized as one of the top service...
VANITY WAGON JOINS THE PLASTIC-NEUTRAL MOVEMENT
Vanity Wagon, a clean beauty marketplace and a prominent player in the sustainable beauty space, has been certified as plastic neutral. It will now...
TBV Sensual Massage Studio Melbourne Announces to Offer Hands-on Couples Massage Workshops
TBV Sensual Massage Studio Melbourne announces a new series of couples massage workshops for those looking for hands-on...
Skyrfid Move to USA Complete For 2022
SkyRFID Inc. recently completed the transfer of assets and management from Canada to the U.S.A. advancing the support of U.S. customers, including the...
ISRAEL’S TECHNION RESEARCHERS DEVELOP CONDUCTIVE BIOPOLYMERS USING PROTEINS
The journal Advanced Materials has reported on the success of Technion – Israel Institute of Technology researchers in creating conductors that are...
Onroadz Rental Launches Web Platform For Bike and Car Rental Services
Onroadz Rental started its journey in luxury car rental 12 years back, and now it has become a leading...
Clutch Recognizes InApp Among the Leading Application Modernization Services Providers for 2022
InApp, Inc. is pleased to announce that the company has been recognized as one of the top service...
TBV Sensual Massage Studio Melbourne Announces to Offer Hands-on Couples Massage Workshops
TBV Sensual Massage Studio Melbourne announces a new series of couples massage workshops for those looking for hands-on...
Onroadz Rental Launches Web Platform For Bike and Car Rental Services
Onroadz Rental started its journey in luxury car rental 12 years back, and now it has become a leading...
Zextras Releases Carbonio Community Edition Source Code
Zextras releases Carbonio Community Edition source code to offer community members the opportunity to contribute to the first open-source solution for email and...
Zextras Releases Carbonio Community Edition Source Code
Zextras releases Carbonio Community Edition source code to offer community members the opportunity to contribute to the first open-source solution for email and...
PA Caulking Company Explains How To Apply Exterior Caulking
Waterproof Caulking and Restoration, a PA caulking expert, has recently released a new article that explains the details of how to...
Backed Up Against the Environmental Wall, Clean Coal Makes a Comeback
The impact of the government’s Clean Air Act has set the stage for the decline of coal and has...
Skyrfid Move to USA Complete For 2022
SkyRFID Inc. recently completed the transfer of assets and management from Canada to the U.S.A. advancing the support of U.S. customers, including the...
VANITY WAGON JOINS THE PLASTIC-NEUTRAL MOVEMENT
Vanity Wagon, a clean beauty marketplace and a prominent player in the sustainable beauty space, has been certified as plastic neutral. It will now...
ISRAEL’S TECHNION RESEARCHERS DEVELOP CONDUCTIVE BIOPOLYMERS USING PROTEINS
The journal Advanced Materials has reported on the success of Technion – Israel Institute of Technology researchers in creating conductors that are...
LES ROCHES APPOINTS CARLOS DÍEZ DE LA LASTRA AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, one of the world’s leading hospitality business schools, has named Carlos Díez de...
LES ROCHES APPOINTS CARLOS DÍEZ DE LA LASTRA AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, one of the world’s leading hospitality business schools, has named Carlos Díez de...
Solvay launches new biodegradable guar-based polymers for beauty care
The Group is expanding its biodegradable offering with two additional guar-based functional polymers for responsible hair and skin care formulations.
Solvay, a...
IEA reappoints Fatih Birol for new term as Executive Director
His reappointment, for a third term, comes at a pivotal moment for the IEA amid heightened awareness that clean energy...
USGS detects forever chemicals in 16 states water wells
The U.S. Geological Survey has detected the toxic “ forever chemicals ” known as PFAS in public and private drinking water wells in...
Biden EPA revives justification for coal utility mercury rule
The Environmental Protection Agency a proposed rule restoring the legal foundation for limiting coal-fired power plants’ mercury emissions under the Clean...
MediaTek’s highly integrated 7nm T750 chipset delivers 5G broadband experiences in a compact, low-power form factor
MediaTek and NEC Platforms, Ltd. today announced the first NEC 5G customer-premise equipment (CPE) and mobile Wi-Fi...
IEA reappoints Fatih Birol for new term as Executive Director
His reappointment, for a third term, comes at a pivotal moment for the IEA amid heightened awareness that clean energy...
Biden EPA revives justification for coal utility mercury rule
The Environmental Protection Agency a proposed rule restoring the legal foundation for limiting coal-fired power plants’ mercury emissions under the Clean...
USGS detects forever chemicals in 16 states water wells
The U.S. Geological Survey has detected the toxic “ forever chemicals ” known as PFAS in public and private drinking water wells in...
MediaTek’s highly integrated 7nm T750 chipset delivers 5G broadband experiences in a compact, low-power form factor
MediaTek and NEC Platforms, Ltd. today announced the first NEC 5G customer-premise equipment (CPE) and mobile Wi-Fi...
OTTO Motors Launches World’s Smartest Autonomous Forklift
OTTO Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) today announced the availability of OTTO Lifter, the smartest autonomous forklift on the...
Myanmar to accept Thai baht for border trade, eyes using rupee
Myanmar will start accepting the Thai baht currency for settling border trade transactions and is also looking at a...
Myanmar's sea trade surges in interim budget period
Myanmar's maritime trade increased by over US$770.2 million in the first four months of the interim budget period, compared to the same...
Cambodia-EU trade up 4.6 percent to $4.98 billion last year
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and the European Union (EU) was valued at 4.5 billion euros ($4.98 billion) in 2021, up...
Meghna Industrial EZ receives $100m in foreign investment – highest in private zones
A total of 12 foreign companies from seven different countries finalized agreements to put their money in...
Recycling plastic bottles to make garments
Bangladesh is set to become a major source of recycled yarn and fabrics made from plastic bottles as the country looks to capture more...
OTTO Motors Launches World’s Smartest Autonomous Forklift
OTTO Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) today announced the availability of OTTO Lifter, the smartest autonomous forklift on the...
Myanmar to accept Thai baht for border trade, eyes using rupee
Myanmar will start accepting the Thai baht currency for settling border trade transactions and is also looking at a...
Myanmar's sea trade surges in interim budget period
Myanmar's maritime trade increased by over US$770.2 million in the first four months of the interim budget period, compared to the same...
Cambodia-EU trade up 4.6 percent to $4.98 billion last year
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and the European Union (EU) was valued at 4.5 billion euros ($4.98 billion) in 2021, up...
Germany’s Framas Group expands local production
Framas Group, the leading injection molding machine manufacturer of Germany, has unveiled its plan aimed at expanding production activities in Nhon Trach 2 Industrial...
Vietnam attracts nearly 5 billion USD of FDI in two months
Foreign investors have poured nearly 5 billion USD in Vietnam so far this year, equivalent to 91.5 percent of...
Meghna Industrial EZ receives $100m in foreign investment – highest in private zones
A total of 12 foreign companies from seven different countries finalized agreements to put their money in...
Recycling plastic bottles to make garments
Bangladesh is set to become a major source of recycled yarn and fabrics made from plastic bottles as the country looks to capture more...
Germany’s Framas Group expands local production
Framas Group, the leading injection molding machine manufacturer of Germany, has unveiled its plan aimed at expanding production activities in Nhon Trach 2 Industrial...
Vietnam attracts nearly 5 billion USD of FDI in two months
Foreign investors have poured nearly 5 billion USD in Vietnam so far this year, equivalent to 91.5 percent of...
LANXESS increases prices for hexanediol
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is raising its prices for 1,6-hexanediol (HDO) globally with immediate effect. The increase amounts to EUR 1,200 per metric ton. HDO...
Arburg at DKT 2022: working with fast-curing LSR
The German Rubber Conference DKT will be "live" in Nuremberg once again from 27 to 30 June 2022. The event is placing...
KRAIBURG TPE develops next generation medical resealing compound for Asia Pacific
KRAIBURG TPE, a global manufacturer of a diverse range of thermoplastic elastomer products and custom solutions for a variety...
We are looking for ways to recycle rubber
Ms. Dingfelder, is rubber sustainable as a material?
Both natural rubber and synthetic rubber have advantages and disadvantages in terms of sustainability. Both...
Teknor Apex Announces NEW Monprene TPEs that contain 25-35% recycled content – meeting consumer and regulatory demands for higher levels of recycled content in products.
Trusted by major consumer brand...
LANXESS increases prices for hexanediol
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is raising its prices for 1,6-hexanediol (HDO) globally with immediate effect. The increase amounts to EUR 1,200 per metric ton.
HDO is...
Driving Thailand’s economy through opportunities in the packaging, printing, and corrugated packaging sectors
After more than a two-year absence due to uncertainties caused by the pandemic, PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL is...
Covestro debut life-enhancing healthcare solutions at MD&M West 2022
Material advancements are creating new, exciting opportunities for healthcare OEMs, engineers, and designers. Recognized as a trusted materials supplier, Covestro offers...
Arburg at DKT 2022: working with fast-curing LSR
The German Rubber Conference DKT will be "live" in Nuremberg once again from 27 to 30 June 2022. The event is placing...
Plastics Industry Association Announces 2022 Sustainability Innovation Award Winners
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has announced the winners of their 2022 Re|focus Sustainability Innovation Awards. Presented annually, the awards recognize...
KRAIBURG TPE develops next generation medical resealing compound for Asia Pacific
KRAIBURG TPE, a global manufacturer of a diverse range of thermoplastic elastomer products and custom solutions for a variety...
We are looking for ways to recycle rubber
Ms. Dingfelder, is rubber sustainable as a material?
Both natural rubber and synthetic rubber have advantages and disadvantages in terms of sustainability. Both...
Teknor Apex Announces NEW Monprene TPEs that contain 25-35% recycled content – meeting consumer and regulatory demands for higher levels of recycled content in products.
Trusted by major consumer brand...
Driving Thailand’s economy through opportunities in the packaging, printing, and corrugated packaging sectors
After more than a two-year absence due to uncertainties caused by the pandemic, PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL is...
Covestro debut life-enhancing healthcare solutions at MD&M West 2022
Material advancements are creating new, exciting opportunities for healthcare OEMs, engineers, and designers. Recognized as a trusted materials supplier, Covestro offers...
Plastics Industry Association Announces 2022 Sustainability Innovation Award Winners
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has announced the winners of their 2022 Re|focus Sustainability Innovation Awards. Presented annually, the awards recognize...
Sneak Peek at our new`J` line brochure
We are proud and happy to present to you our brand-new brochure for the IMPRIMA `J` line at Labelexpo. We want our valued...
Two leaders in label & packaging equipment form alliance
Xeikon America, Inc. and Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. today jointly announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under...
UNITED CAPS Issues Interim Sustainability Report
UNITED CAPS, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, today issued an interim sustainability report outlining its sustainability targets and how its sustainability strategies...
Labelwerk GmbH installs the first Xeikon 3030 REX in Germany
Successful debut: German label printer Labelwerk GmbH has taken its first step into digital colour printing with a Xeikon 3030...
IMV to Host a Webcast to Highlight its Immune-Educating DPX Platform
The event will feature Michael Kalos, Ph.D., member of IMV’s Board of Directors and internationally recognized expert in T cell...
Re-Connect at Xeikon Café Europe
In response to the cancellation of this year’s Labelexpo Europe and to maintain contact, showcase its latest innovations, and inform its customers, Xeikon and a...
How Inkjet opportunities could shape your growth in 2022
Inkjet technology is set to dominate growth opportunities in the coming year. That is the finding of two key industry surveys.
WhatTheyThink’s...
How Inkjet opportunities could shape your growth in 2022
Inkjet technology is set to dominate growth opportunities in the coming year. That is the finding of two key industry surveys.
WhatTheyThink’s...
Two leaders in label & packaging equipment form alliance
Xeikon America, Inc. and Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. today jointly announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under...
New Zealand's Most Popular VAC Accessory Store Is Now Offering Bag- Less Technology Vacuum Cleaners
New Zealand's most popular domestic and commercial vacuum cleaner company Clive Dicks is now offering...
UNITED CAPS Issues Interim Sustainability Report
UNITED CAPS, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, today issued an interim sustainability report outlining its sustainability targets and how its sustainability strategies...
Labelwerk GmbH installs the first Xeikon 3030 REX in Germany
Successful debut: German label printer Labelwerk GmbH has taken its first step into digital colour printing with a Xeikon 3030...
Re-Connect at Xeikon Café Europe
In response to the cancellation of this year’s Labelexpo Europe and to maintain contact, showcase its latest innovations, and inform its customers, Xeikon and a...
IMV to Host a Webcast to Highlight its Immune-Educating DPX Platform
The event will feature Michael Kalos, Ph.D., member of IMV’s Board of Directors and internationally recognized expert in T...
How Inkjet opportunities could shape your growth in 2022
Inkjet technology is set to dominate growth opportunities in the coming year. That is the finding of two key industry surveys.
WhatTheyThink’s...
Efficient quality control at the end of the CV line
For a continuous and reliable quality control at the production of the medium, high, and extra-high voltage cables as well...
New Zealand's Most Popular VAC Accessory Store Is Now Offering Bag- Less Technology Vacuum Cleaners
New Zealand's most popular domestic and commercial vacuum cleaner company Clive Dicks is now offering...
BIO-FED exhibits for the first time at FIP 2022 in Lyon
The Cologne-based company BIO-FED, a branch of AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH and a company of the Feddersen Group, will be exhibiting...
Novoloop Raises $11M Series A to Advance Upcycling for Plastic Waste
Advanced upcycling startup Novoloop has raised $11 million in Series A financing led by Envisioning Partners with participation from Valo Ventures and Bemis...
Synthos Enters into the Next Phase of Bio-Butadiene Technology Development to Produce Sustainable Rubber
Synthos announces that it has reached a major milestone in the development of advanced bio-butadiene technology....
SHRI ARVIND ATHALYE : A DOYAN OF PLASTIC INDUSTRY
Shri Arvind Shankar Athalye was a scholarly, dynamic personality, closely associated with Plastic Industry in India for the past 60 years....
PROVALIN with a broader processing window
Softer and more thermally stable, this is how the new PROVALIN1242 is presented by Actega as a successor to PROVALIN 1241, the PVC- and...
First Krones solution for ozonising water developed in-house
Ozone is known as one of the strongest oxidising agents available. Producers of packaged water also like to take advantage of its...
Ricoh and Durst extend partnership with €50million printhead technology deal
Ricoh Europe has agreed on a landmark €50million printhead technology deal to extend its successful collaboration with Durst Group AG.
A...
SABIC collaborates with Kraton for certified renewable butadiene to produce certified renewable styrenic block copolymers
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry has announced a new collaboration with Kraton,...
Messe Düsseldorf on the accommodation of refugees from Ukraine in the exhibition center
Messe Düsseldorf is making its largest hall available for the accommodation of Ukrainians who have refugeed. In...
World Centric Announces New 4-Can Fiber Carrier Rings, 100% Compostable Alternative to Traditional Polyethylene Plastic
World Centric has announced today its new compostable 4-can fiber carrier rings. The company's new...
Messe Düsseldorf Group suspends its business activities in Russia until further notice
As a consequence of the disturbing events in Ukraine, the Supervisory Board of Messe Düsseldorf has decided to...
Warby Parker partners with Eastman to launch new demo lens molecular recycling program
Warby Parker, the eyewear brand with a mission to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose,...
Lithium project: LANXESS and Standard Lithium agree on next steps
LANXESS and Standard Lithium have signed an agreement setting forth the path forward for their lithium project. After 20 months...
Lindner at IFAT 2022: Efficient Recovery of Recyclable Materials in Line with the Circular Economy
Energy-efficient and profitable solutions for the challenges of tomorrow's waste management - at the IFAT...
Why Artificial intelligence is a wise investment
What does the phrase Artificial Intelligence (AI) conjure up for you? Is it unfathomable science fiction software programmers, driverless cars, or autonomous robots?
AI...
A Sustainable View of Packaging in 2022 and Beyond.
There are many aspects of what we used to think of as normal life that has been irreversibly changed by two...
How digital manufacturing can widen your range of applications
If you’re thinking of widening your range of applications and wondering how to go about it – Get excited! Moving into...
ARCHROMA LAUNCHES NEW PFC-FREE AND AMMONIA-FREE CARTASEAL VWAF BARRIER FOR ODORLESS PAPER-BASED FOOD PACKAGING
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the launch of Cartaseal...
UBQ Announces Multiple Partnerships in Food Industry
We recently shared news of our partnership with PepsiCo, and today we are proud to announce new collaborations with Osem-Nestle and ABinBev. See...
Cosmo Films Ltd. Launches White Cast Polypropylene (CPP) Film
Cosmo Films Ltd., a global leader in specialty films for flexible packaging, labeling, and lamination applications as well as synthetic paper,...
Avoiding PVC in medical products
Medical products manufactured from PVC-containing plasticizers can pose a risk to patients and children in particular. Plasticizers are not chemically linked with the PVC, which...
New talents in Friul Filiere
What is your name and how old are you?
Andrea Barbetta and I just turned 30.
What role do you have in FF?
I’m the purchasing manager in...
The Compound Company acquires Exxelor polymers from Esso Deutschland GmbH to expand its global reach into new markets
The Compound Company, a leading developer and manufacturer of compounds, announced it...
Straumann SmileAward 2022
Straumann invites dentists everywhere—anyone who gives back smiles—to showcase their most inspiring patient stories by participating in the 2022 SmileAward.
Every day, around the globe, we know dental...
Moisture Measurement in Vinyl Coating
The MoistTech IR3000 utilizes near-infrared (NIR) technology to provide accurate, vinyl coating moisture content readings through a non-contact solution. Insensitive to material variations such as...
Toyo Ink Group Announces Sustainability Vision TSV2050/2030 toward Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd., the parent company of the Toyo Ink Group of Japan, launched the...
ALPLA Group significantly expands its PET recycling capacity in Germany
The ALPLA Group has become one of the largest PET recycling companies in Germany. With the acquisition of the recycling...
Sustainability as a driver: Green, greener – Arburg
Lots of companies are talking about it at great length, but Arburg is taking action! When it comes to environmental protection, there...
Beaulieu Fibres International offering efficiency solutions for the filtration industry at Filtech 2022
Beaulieu Fibres International is heading to Filtech set on fostering collaborative product development to address the industry’s...
Perstorp strengthens the portfolio with Isononanoic Acid
Specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp expands its value proposition for its selected segments Engineered Fluids and Resins & Coatings with the addition of Isononanoic...
SERIES 725 CO-EXTRUSION CROSSHEAD FROM GUILL TOOL
Guill Tool introduces Series 725, a co-extrusion crosshead design for tray cable. With all stainless steel construction, Series 725 offers machine builders and...
TPEs ENHANCE COMFORT IN OPTICAL APPLICATIONS
In today’s fast-paced, digital world, electronic devices are dominating our work, play, and daily habits as we seek speed, accuracy, and convenience when performing...
XSYS to showcase next-generation nyloflex Xpress thermal plate processing at INFOFLEX 2022
XSYS will bring the latest iteration of its innovative nyloflex Xpress Thermal Processor to Fort Worth, TX, for...
John Crane Secures Partnership with Nature Works in Development of New Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility
John Crane, a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process...
Evergreen to install AI- Enabled sorting robotics in Third recycling Rpet manufacturing Plant
Evergreen, one of North America’s three largest producers of food-grade recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), has just announced...
Global masterbatch market set to prosper despite the challenges ahead
The masterbatch market continues to be incredibly dynamic, maintaining growth throughout the pandemic in all major global regions, and...
Quick to market with a customized product: Compalen Slip Strip Compounds for a gentle, comfortable shave
Compalen Slip Strip conditioning compounds are ready-to-process for the manufacturing of the lube strips...
ReVive Compatibilizer from Ampacet Receives How2Recycle Prequalification for Store Drop-Off Labeling
ReVive 311A Compatibilizer, a blend of functional additives from global masterbatch leader Ampacet has received How2Recycle Prequalification status for...
Nations commit to develop a legal binding agreement
Heads of State, Ministers of environment, and other representatives from 175 nations endorsed a historic resolution at the UN Environment Assembly...
Box Genie Introduces Highcon to Support its Growing E-Commerce Platform for Corrugated Packaging
Box Genie, an on-demand e-commerce platform for corrugated packaging, has begun full production on the Highcon Euclid...
"Electrification of machines is the trend"
Mr. Möller, what contribution can Baumüller, as a drive specialist for mechanical engineering, make towards mitigating the climate crisis?
We help to reduce the energy...
INEOS Aromatics reduces CO2 emissions and increases capacity with $70 million modernization of PTA facility in Merak, Indonesia
INEOS Aromatics has completed a $70 million modernization of its purified terephthalic...
Hubergroup presents a system solution for faster offset printing
How can we print even faster? This question plays an important role in pressrooms. Press speeds of up to 20,000 sheets...
Medical & Healthcare TPEs' Adhesion & Processing Characteristic
TPEs bond easily when processed either through overmolding or co-extrusion with most commonly used structural plastics, eliminating the need for additional adhesives...
Comexi Will Expand Its Presence in the Middle East with a Showroom at Madayn Plastic Company
Comexi, a specialist in solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting industry, will...
SONGWON delivers strong result for FY 2021
SONGWON Industrial Group today released its financial results for FY 2021. In Q4/2021, revenues continued to grow and totaled 283,475 Million KRW on...
Airnov develops sustainable upgrade to DRICARD moisture absorbers
Airnov Healthcare Packaging, a global leader in controlled atmosphere packaging, is now offering a new and more sustainable version of its DRICARD products...
INEOS Styrolution America LLC to be featured in television series EARTH with John Holden
INEOS Styrolution America will be featured in episode 19 of the television series EARTH. EARTH is...
Milacron to Display eQ-Series 280 Machine at Plastasia 2022
Milacron, a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI), announced its...
Hubergroup Print Solutions announces price increase
As the costs of raw materials, transport, labor, and energy continue to rise, Huber group Print Solutions now reacts with a price increase for...
Drupa invites participation in international Global Trends survey
How has the global printing industry changed? What impact has the pandemic, supply and resource shortages and shifts in demand had on...
Perstorp and Project Air renew EU application for major green chemistry investment
Sweden’s leading chemistry group Perstorp, and partner companies Fortum and Uniper, today submitted a EUR 97 million application...
Up to 99% carbon footprint reduction from new INEOS Styrolution bio-attributed styrenics
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has introduced today new NAS ECO and Luran ECO sustainable drop-in...
RedSnow Beauty in season
On South Korea’s Jeju Island, January and February are blooming times for a much-revered flower. Clariant harnesses its secret for healthy-looking and resilient skin.
"To appreciate the...
Dow recognized as a Three Star winner for its environmentally sustainable packaging solution
Dow (NYSE: DOW) has been recognized as a Three Star winner for its all- polyethylene (PE) stand-up...
THE COMPOUND COMPANY ACQUIRES EXXELOR POLYMERS FROM ESSO DEUTSCHLAND GMBH TO EXPAND ITS GLOBAL REACH INTO NEW MARKETS
The Compound Company, a leading developer and manufacturer of compounds, announced it...
New adjustment-free magnetostrictive position sensors
Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the TP1 Series of magnetostrictive position sensors that provide non-contact, absolute, linear position. These sensors meet all specifications without the need for...
Medical & Healthcare TPEs’ Adhesion & Processing Characteristic
The demand for high-performance engineering plastics such as thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) has expanded due to recent advances in healthcare and medical equipment....
Liquid color neatly dosed
Changing containers of liquid paint without blue fingertips and stains on the German exercise book - we all know this challenge from our school days. And if...
Automation specialist TMA to become a member of the ENGEL Group
"ENGEL has a strong presence in Eastern Europe, and with the acquisition of TMA is taking the next step...
FlexBlow steps into single-stage stretch blow molding industry
With the launch of Special Preforms, FlexBlow upscaled its’ complete solutions to the next level – from choosing the material, additives, and...
SABIC collaborates with China’s Dongfeng to produce lightweight truck-mounted toolbox with novel plastic-composite hybrid solution
“This plastic composite solution is a great example of how SABIC helps automotive customers expand...
Covestro launches climate neutral MDI
Covestro is consistently pursuing its path to a circular economy and is now offering customers a climate-neutral MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate). It is climate...
Clariant at ACS 2022 Discover Beyond Color innovation for high-performance coatings products
“The coatings industry is evolving. As specialists in collaborative problem solving, we’re excited to bring multifunctional solutions that...
OE-A at LOPEC: Printed electronics competition bigger than ever
How can printed electronics be useful for monitoring sleeping babies or to support people who lost their legs? And what role...
DSM Engineering Materials partners with Samsung Electronics to develop first smartphone made with recycled ocean-bound fishing nets
Launched in 2018, Akulon RePurposed is made by partnering with the local community...
Ascend to forego attending Plastimagen 2022, citing coronavirus concerns
Ascend Performance Materials will not be exhibiting at Plastimagen 2022, citing updated guidance and a travel advisory from the U.S. Centers...
Milliken’s ColorDirection 2023 Bold Unity: evoking a sense of belonging and familiarity
In 2023, as the world celebrates resilience greater than we could have hoped for, Milliken & Company’s...
Repeltec undergoing World Health Organization approved field trials together with the Somalian Malaria program
In the global efforts to combat insect-borne diseases, non-profit organizations and governments have looked towards residual...
Guardian Glass introduces ClimaGuard Neutral 1.0: developed to meet the new Part L UK Building Regulations for windows in new and existing residential builds
Developed specifically to meet the new...
Beaulieu International Group to implement further price increases across its flooring solutions portfolio
Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) announces further price increases for its flooring product brands to take effect in...
Mondi & Henkel partner to launch fully recyclable mono-material refill pouch for Pril
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, and Henkel are helping consumers to wash dishes more...
GE Aviation invests in five M Line metal additive production systems
GE Aviation is acquiring five GE Additive Concept Laser M Line systems. The first four M Line systems will...
Clariant recognized with Henkel innovation award for its advanced TexCare polymer
Clariant, one of the world’s leading suppliers of sustainable ingredients and solutions, has been awarded the Best Innovation Contributor...
SONGWON announces departure of its Leader Group Commercial
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. today announced that Elena Scaltritti, Leader Group Commercial, will be leaving the organization to pursue another professional...
Perstorp has set Science Based Targets in line with Paris Agreement
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI)...
DSM Engineering Materials strengthens market-leading position in EV and E&E high-growth industries with production expansion in China
DSM Engineering Materials today announces the expansion of its high-performance materials production capacity...
KRAIBURG TPE offers strategic alliance for industry and OEM applications
Benefiting from combining contrasts: Intelligent thermal management in the form of thermally conductive plastics combined with electrical insulation is capable...
UP TO 99% CARBON FOOTPRINT REDUCTION FROM NEW INEOS STYROLUTION BIO-ATTRIBUTED STYRENICS
The products are based on styrene being produced using renewable feedstock that is not in competition with food...
European mechanical plastics recycling exceeded 8 million tonnes in 2021 despite feedstock insecurities caused by Covid-19 slowdown
The waste plastics value chain is a complex and dynamic sector, with an...
Quick way to check t quality of 3d-printed alloys
Scientists from NTU Singapore, have developed a fast and low-cost imaging method that can analyze the structure of 3D-printed metal parts...
Cutting Emissions with Sharkskin Technology
Together with the leading global chemicals and coatings manufacturer BASF, we developed a functional biomimetic technology: a film with a barely perceptible ribbed texture of small...
New At K 2022: The Start-up Zone
Newcomers showcase innovative developments and ideas for the plastics and rubber industries
Start-ups are young, creative, flexible and particularly stand out with their innovative...
Specialty Chemicals giant LANXESS appoints Neelanjan Banerjee as the Global Head of its Lubricant Additives Business
Neelanjan Banerjee will be taking over as the new Global Head of the Business...
CELANESE TO ACQUIRE MAJORITY OF DUPONT’S MOBILITY & MATERIALS BUSINESS
Celanese Corporation, a global chemical and specialty materials company, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a...
OCSiAl receives the green light for Luxembourg graphene nanotube facility project to power the next generation of electric vehicles in Europe
OCSiAl, the world’s largest manufacturer of graphene nanotubes, a...
Solvay Expands Its US-Based SulfonePolymers Business
Solvay announces an ambitious expansion plan for its U.S.-based sulfone business, which focuses on polymer solutions for various critical life science applications, as part...
Making your supply chain work for you
Arburg continued its successful interactive digital format “arburgXvision” with a new highlight. “Supply chain with tenacity – secure supply chains as a strategic...
Evonik invests in U.S. start-up offering medical device to improve patient recovery after open-chest surgery
Evonik Venture Capital has invested in CircumFix Solutions, a Tennessee, U.S.-based start-up that has developed...
Milliken’s ColorDirection 2023 Bold Unity: evoking a sense of belonging and familiarity
The new 2023 collection is the work of thought-leaders and trend-watchers in the worlds of textiles, packaging, fashion,...
Bühler strengthens market positions in 2021
The key markets of Bühler in the food, feed, and mobility sectors underwent fundamental transitions driven by changing consumer requirements and enabled by new...
Reusable plastic bottles release hundreds of chemicals
CHEMICALS Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have found several hundred different chemical substances in tap water stored in reusable plastic bottles. Several...
PACCOR TO INCLUDE RHDPE CONTENT IN UK DAIRY CAPS WITH A MINIMUM 30%
In the UK, about 79% of the HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) bottles collected are recycled, of which a...
FRANZ HINTERECKER IS HANDING OVER HIS POSITION AS CEO TO OLIVER ZINTNER
With Oliver Zintner (49), KRAIBURG TPE is opting for company seniority and experience at the top management level....
Leading closure manufacturer BERICAP gets the TOP 100 seal of approval as one of Germany’s most innovative SMEs in 2022
BERICAP, one of the leading global manufacturers of plastic and...
Turning up the heat
When Peter Vyncke, owner of Vyncke Clean Energy Technology, and Johannes Wick, CEO Grains & Food at Bühler announced a strategic partnership between Vyncke and Bühler...
New Indorama Ventures partnership will recycle over 1.6 billion PET beverage bottles in the Czech Republic by 2025 Indorama Ventures acquires 85% equity stake in UCY Polymers CZ s.r.o....
Mitsui Chemicals Ships First Bio-Based Phenol in Asia
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo: 4183; President & CEO: HASHIMOTO Osamu) today announced that it has shipped bio-based phenol for the first time...
Ensuring scrap recycling in the Indian Himalayan Region
The great Indian Himalayas are facing a huge problem of managing their solid waste. For the Himalayan community, plastic waste is a...
Brückner Maschinenbau at Chinaplas 2022
Low energy and high-efficiency BO film production
Brückner’s Chinaplas highlights meet the show motto “new opportunities towards green economic transformation” Environment protection within the plastics film...
Development of environmentally friendly bio-shampoos and plant protection agent technologies
With the early assessment of sustainable, newly developed chemicals and products it is possible to assess the potential risk of...
How granular data is revolutionizing milling
The idea of building one of the most advanced flour mill’s conceivable has been a shared ambition for both Bühler and the UK’s largest...
Bühler strengthens market positions in 2021
The key markets of Bühler in the food, feed, and mobility sectors underwent fundamental transitions driven by changing consumer requirements and enabled by new...
KRAIBURG TPE TO UNVEIL BREAKTHROUGH INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS IN CHINAPLAS 2022
The recognized TPE manufacturer will be showcasing its breakthrough TPE series for automotive interior and exterior applications, and THERMOLAST H...
First plant-based ink from Ricoh enhances graphics and packaging print sustainability
Brand owners and printer manufacturers can further reduce their environmental impact with Ricoh’s plant-based ink – the first of...
Covestro, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsui & Co., Ltd, complete first delivery of certified renewable raw materials in Asia
Covestro has entered into an agreement with Mitsui Chemicals on the supply...
SABIC collaborates with China’s Dongfeng to produce lightweight truck-mounted toolbox with novel plastic-composite hybrid solution
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today shared that it has collaborated with...
Exciting podcast on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Arburg goes on air with podcast episode 134 as part of the podcast series "AI in Industry". The episode entitled, "KI...
Borealis and ADNOC Consider Borouge Listing
Borealis AG (Borealis) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) are considering a potential initial public offering (IPO) of a minority stake in their...
Schnitzel surprise at the SeneCura social center in Kirchberg am Wechsel
There was a delicious surprise from residents for residents recently at the SeneCura social center in Kirchberg am Wechsel. Some...
Sharing knowledge digitally
Bühler opened the African Milling School (AMS) in Nairobi, Kenya, to train professionals from the region for the region and to reduce dependence on foreign specialists. It’s...
All4Labels launches inspirational global showcase for wine & spirits
All4Labels Global Packaging Group has announced the launch of its new global business strategy to sustainably develop the wine & spirits...
Synthos Enters into the Next Phase of Bio-Butadiene Technology Development to Produce Sustainable Rubber
Synthos announces that it has reached a major milestone in the development of advanced bio-butadiene technology....
Huntsman launches water conservation project at Baroda plant
Huntsman Textile Effects, the global leader in innovative and environmentally sustainable dyes, chemicals, and digital inks, has successfully implemented a water conservation...
Is the wood update due?
At the dawn of the 5th industrial revolution; slowly being accepted and implemented is an ambitious goal set by humanity during the Paris Agreement of...
Polymer fibers with graphene nanotubes make it possible to heat hard-to-reach, complex-shaped items
Polymer fibers with graphene nanotubes combine the flexibility of synthetic fiber with very high electrical conductivity. The nanotubes...
Self-cleaning bioplastics repel liquid and dirt
The innovative plastic developed at RMIT University repels liquids and dirt – just like a lotus leaf – then breaks down rapidly once in...
Flexibility is key to stability
PET Technologies has recently brought to the market a new generation of flexible PET stretch blow molding
machines APF-Max. Its output varies between 3000 and 14 000...
UBQ Materials partners with Resirene to create the first worldwide Polystyrene with UBQ
UBQ Materials, a cleantech developer of advanced materials made from waste, today announced a partnership with Resirene,...
SONGWON announces departure of its Leader Group Commercial
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. today announced that Elena Scaltritti, Leader Group Commercial, will be leaving the organization to pursue another professional opportunity...
Covestro receives ISCC Plus certification for its Leverkusen and Dormagen sites
Covestro has now received the internationally recognized ISCC Plus mass balance certification for its Leverkusen and Dormagen sites. Together...
BB Engineering GmbH delivers melt filter for PET recycling system to Indorama Polyester Industries
2021 saw BB Engineering GmbH (Germany) deliver a melt filter for recycling PET flakes to polyester...
Arburg presents precise high-speed product and digitalization solution
By postponing the Industry Fair until 5-8 April 2022, the fair in Celje, Slovenia, says it expects a significant increase in interest...
Sirte from Uruguay installs PET Technologies blow molding machine
The Sirte plant dedicated to the production and bottling of water and soft drinks is located in the Pajas Blancas resort,...
All4Labels launches inspirational global showcase for wine & spirits
All4Labels Global Packaging Group has announced the launch of its new global business strategy to sustainably develop the wine & spirits...
An Phat Holdings officially organized Ground Breaking Ceremony for the largest green materials factory in Southeast Asia
An Phat Holdings officially organized Ground Breaking Ceremony for PBAT Compostable Resin Plant....
Synthos launches new BIO-based acrylic dispersion for transparent and pigmented wood coatings
The Sustainable Development Strategy that Synthos is pursuing until 2030 includes the production of 100% sustainable products. The company...
PET Technologies contributes to Suntory Technological Development Center in Tordera
“With customer satisfaction first, and safety a must, we maintain our thorough commitment to product quality in the customer experience,...
Ensuring scrap recycling in the Indian Himalayan Region
The great Indian Himalayas are facing a huge problem of managing their solid waste. For the Himalayan
community, plastic waste is a relatively...
New generation Xeikon Label Converting Units support scalability and flexibility
Xeikon continues on its pathway to full digitalization with the launch of its new Xeikon LCU series (Label Converting Units),...
Relaxed mould making with stress-relieved HASCO steel
Developing and producing high-quality, high-performance moulds for plastic injection moulding is a complex process. With its products and services, HASCO, the Lüdenscheid-based standard...
"You can also recycle household waste"
Mr. Stegmeier, in the course of the circular economy, the use of recyclates in plastic products will increase. Has AZO already adapted its product...
ALPLA Group continues international growth trajectory
The ALPLA Group, the global packaging solutions, and recycling specialist increased its turnover in the 2021 financial year by 8.4 percent to four billion...
Constantia Flexibles recognized with an ‘A’ score for climate protection measures
Constantia Flexibles has been awarded for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), securing...
ZAGG partners with Eastman to manufacture sustainable smartphone cases made with Tritan Renew
ZAGG, a global leader and innovator in mobile device protection, today announced a new materials partnership with...
Perstorp has set Science-Based Targets in line with Paris Agreement
Perstorp Group's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative, meaning they are consistent...
New additional service in the run-up to K 2022 in Düsseldorf: Monthly K-Talk starts online on January 20, 2022!
Topic of the first K-Talk: "Climate protection and plastics - do...
Comexi's Innovative Technology Enables Wipak UK to Provide More Sustainable Solutions
The innovative technology of Comexi, a global supplier of solutions for the flexible packaging printing and converting sector, translates...
K 2022 from 19 to 26 October 2022 in Düsseldorf: Global plastics and rubber industry jointly active for climate protection, the circular economy and digitalisation
Exhibitor database now online +++...
INEOS O&P Europe announces exciting new applications for its Recycl-IN polymer grade range.
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe are today announcing an exciting new application of a new polymer grade...
Hubergroup extends its colour management system HDCC with digital print folders
In commercial and packaging printing, colour accuracy, speed, and cost-effective production are decisive. To enable customers an even more...
CONFERENCE PROGRAMS ANNOUNCED FOR DETROIT MOLDING EXPO
Plastics News and AMI have published the programs for the two free-to-attend conference theaters at the Injection Molding and Design Expo, which takes...
Kick-off for drupa 2024: Exhibitor registrations now possible
“drupa is the global meeting place for the industry and stands for innovations and trends,” emphasizes Erhard Wienkamp, Managing Director of Messe...
New generation Xeikon Label Converting Units support scalability and flexibility
Lier, Belgium, 10 February 2022 – Xeikon continues on its pathway to full digitalization with the launch of its
new Xeikon...
Polymer fibers with graphene nanotubes make it possible to heat hard-to-reach, complex-shaped items
Polymer fibers with graphene nanotubes combine the flexibility of synthetic fiber with very high electrical conductivity....
Baking up a storm with KRAIBURG TPE’s THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS
Engineering materials such as thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are used to improve the properties of preparatory devices for baking. Some of these...
Dr. Andreas Pleßke, CEO at Koenig & Bauer AG, confirmed as the new chairman of the drupa Committee
As part of the constitutive meeting of the drupa Committee on 8...
Informal Meeting of Agriculture Ministers
The European Union has set itself the ambitious target of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The agriculture sector has a key role to play in...
"All-electric injection moulding machines are the future"
Mr. Liebig, your company is part of the Japanese Sumitomo Group. Japan has had a legal foundation in place for a circular economy...
Update HASCO NX library
The HASCO NX library, an innovative tool for mould designers, was developed in close cooperation with long-standing cooperation partners. It is now available as V4 2022. With this...
Cosmo Speciality Chemicals Launches A Range of Organic Complexing Agent
Cosmo Speciality Chemicals, a 100% subsidiary of Cosmo Films Ltd., has launched a range of organic complexing agents, Sequest SA...
SECOND LIFE – QUALITY LASTS LONGER THAN A LIFETIME.
Otto Hofstetter moulds are known worldwide for their durability. These moulds for PET preforms and packaging items guarantee consistent quality from...
Expansion of the HASCO Push-Lok system
HASCO‘s innovative Push-Lok system, which guarantees fast and secure connection of heating and cooling circuits, has been supplemented by further high-quality hose variants.
Fast and...
Range of control units H1250/… Basezone
The rugged control unit range H1250/… stands out through its simplicity, intuitive operation, and precise control.
It is designed as a plug-and-play unit and dispenses...
Alok Masterbatches plans Mini-Industrial Complex at its South India site
Alok Masterbatches has an ambitious expansion plan in the pipeline in the Southern part of India, where the Delhi headquartered...
REHAU celebrates 25 years in India
REHAU, a global leader in polymer-based solutions, was founded in Germany in the year 1948. The brand started its Indian operations in 1997 and...
A new nanotube solution from OCSiAl and Daikin improves fluoropolymer resistance to extreme conditions
To meet market demand, leading graphene nanotube manufacturer OCSiAl and a pioneer in fluorine technologies, Daikin...
LANXESS makes Siemens a Global Alliance Partner
LANXESS is securing strong support on its growth path and intensifying its long-standing cooperation with Siemens. The companies have now signed a contract...
Shyam’s medium-range energy-efficient SP Pristine Series
Gujarat-based Shyam Plastic Machinery was founded in 1993 with extrusion lines and expanded into PET Stretch Blow Moulding machines four years later in...
Perstorp recruits Ib Jensen as new CFO
Ib Jensen has been appointed new CFO at Perstorp Holding AB as of February 1. Ib is a senior executive with a solid...
Avery Dennison acquires TexTrace, an innovator in integrated RFID products
Avery Dennison Corporation announced that it has acquired TexTrace AG, a technology developer that specializes in custom-made woven and knitted...
Five reasons why large format supports business resilience
While key print production markets were heavily impacted by the pandemic, the wide-format sector experienced less disruption and is expected to enjoy...
Illuminate print with precious metal opulence
Illuminated manuscripts – the elaborate decoration of a handwritten book with gold or silver to make the pages shimmer with opulence – was an art form practiced for...
XSYS rotec Sleeves and Adapters grow its presence in North America
By investing in new purpose-built offices, complemented by a new site entrance and enhanced parking facilities, XSYS is demonstrating...
REHAU Edge bands in India make us an undisputed leader
1. The Indian polymer market is diverse and complex, what have been your learnings so far and how would you...
First programme arburgXvision 2022
Last year, Arburg successfully launched a new digital format, “arburgXvision”, an interactive, live internet TV series highlighting important topics in the plastics industry in an informative,...
GUILL ANNOUNCES NEW 800 SERIES HYBRID EXTRUSION TOOLING
Guill announces the introduction of a new version of its popular 800 series, known as 800 Series Hybrid. In some extrusion applications...
OCS presents product solutions to reduce scrap, rework, and machine downtime at ICE Europe in Munich
After canceling last year's show, OCS will present expert solutions for quality control and...
DSM Engineering Materials takes the next step in making electric mobility safer, lighter, and more sustainable
Today, DSM Engineering Materials announces it has taken the next important step on its...
Clariant launches 100% bio-based surfactants range driving the transition towards renewable carbon
Driving change. Clariant today unveils its new Vita 100% bio-based surfactants and polyethylene glycols (PEGs) to help directly address climate...
New lightweight material is stronger than steel
Using a novel polymerization process, MIT chemical engineers have created a new material that is stronger than steel and as light as plastic,...
XSYS to demonstrate full flexo portfolio at INFOFLEX 2022
XSYS is pleased to announce its participation at INFOFLEX 2022 on March 14 and 15. Visitors to the Fort Worth Convention...
Waste management system from “Matho” Germany installed at Renault
Recognizing the imperative need to manage self-adhesive label waste more effectively, Palghar based Renault Paper Products Private Limited led by Mahendra...
Ensinger acquires the StyLight thermoplastic composite business from INEOS Styrolution
Ensinger and INEOS Styrolution announced the joint agreement today that Ensinger has acquired the StyLight thermoplastic composite materials business of INEOS...
Scientists Develop Recyclable Plastics Based on Sugars
Researchers from the University of Birmingham, U.K., and Duke University, U.S., have created a new family of polymers from sustainable sources that retain...
Polymer upcycling of common plastic adds toughness, recyclability to structural adhesives
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory used polymer chemistry to transform a common household plastic...
Eastman to invest up to $1 billion to accelerate circular economy through building the world’s largest molecular plastics recycling facility in France
The investment would recycle enough plastic waste annually...
Tonnes of Used Face Masks to Be Turned into Energy
Researchers from the National University of Science and Technology “MISIS” (NUST “MISiS”) — along with colleagues from the US and Mexico — have developed a new technology for...
Plastipak Expands PET Recycling Capacity in Luxembourg
Plastipak, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and recycling of plastic containers has completed a major investment to significantly expand its PET...
Vertellus Acquires Polyscope Polymers
Vertellus, a manufacturer of specialty materials for various personal care, performance coatings, polymer additives, healthcare, and food & beverage markets, announced it has acquired Polyscope Polymers...
IMTEX New Dates Announced
Metal Forming Show, June 16 - 21, 2022; Metal Cutting Show, January 19 - 25, 2023 Bengaluru, Karnataka - 27 January 2022 - After taking cognizance of...
Green Packaging Alternatives- Facts and challenges
Sustainability is going to play a major role in the future of packaging as the consumer expects businesses to be accountable for their environmental...
New date and venue secured to bring the industry together at IEE Expo: 6 – 8 September 2022
Messe Frankfurt India today announced that it has secured fresh dates and...
Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Development of a Bio-based Products and Renewable Energy Business in Thailand
Marubeni Thailand Co., Ltd (hereinafter, “Marubeni Thailand”) which is a wholly-owned corporate subsidiary of...
Hubergroup launches sheet-fed offset ink series for direct food contact
Even more creative packaging and more space for information – hubergroup Print Solutions makes this possible with MGA CONTACT, its new...
Clariant Oil Services brings chemical expertise and global manufacturing resources to Angolav
“Over the last few years, we’ve significantly grown our operational footprint and capabilities in Angola,” commented Mark Swift,...
Digitization with a human touch: Eschbach strengthens Shiftconnector processing plant support in Europe
Demand for the interactive management platform has increased significantly since experience from handling the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted...
Joint venture between ALPLA and Coca-Cola FEMSA to boost the circular economy
With the aim of boosting the circular economy in the states of southeast Mexico, a cornerstone ceremony was...
EPBP and RecyClass sign off strategic collaboration
Following the numerous commitments of the industry players to increase uptake of recycled plastics, including the new mandatory target of 25% in PET bottles...
INEOS STYROLUTION RECEIVES ISCC PLUS CERTIFICATION IN EUROPE
The certification announced today paves the way for the audited production of recycling- and bio-attributed styrenics materials using a mass balance approach....
PLASTICS Promotes Patrick Krieger to Vice President for Sustainability
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has promoted Patrick Krieger, Senior Director for Materials & Sustainability, to the newly created role...
Absolutely clean 3D printed components for recreational vehicles with a fully automatic operation
significant quality improvement of the de-powdering and cleaning operation for 3D printed components at lower costs and...
JURGEN ARTNER APPOINTED AS BOREALIS OPERATIONS MANAGER POLYOLEFINS & LOCATION LEADER SCHWECHAT, MONZA, AND WILDON
Borealis announces the appointment of Jürgen Artner (51) as Operations Manager Polyolefins and Location Leader...
Polymers colour laboratory receives certification from Renault design department
Pre-coloured materials have many advantages in contrast to masterbatch solutions for self-coloring, such as colour stability, colour differences between batches, and...
GUALAPACK AND ELLA’S KITCHEN COLLABORATE TO LAUNCH BABY FOOD CAP MADE WITH ADVANCED RECYCLED PLASTICS
The recycled content for the cap is created using certified circular polymers from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE
portfolio...
Cosmo Films continues its profit expansion journey with 65% PAT growth
Cosmo Films Limited, a Global Leader in Films for Packaging, Labelling, Lamination and Synthetic Paper and an emerging player...
Small and flexible: alpha plus extruders for roller blind producer
The French company SPPF based in Cholet Cedex produces 350,000 roller blind boxes and roller blinds per year and is...
MEDACCRED VIRTUAL AUDITOR TRAINING HELPS OVERCOME CHALLENGES TO GLOBAL COVID TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
MEDACCRED has adapted its approach to training its auditors in response to the global pandemic-related travel restrictions.
To address...
Floreon signs UK compounding agreement with Hubron
Floreon is pleased to have signed a license agreement with one of the world’s leading suppliers of black masterbatch, Hubron (International). As a...
Toray Creates Negative Photosensitive Polyimide Material that Could Drive Ultrafast Communications
Toray Industries, Inc., announced that it has developed a negative photosensitive polyimide material (see glossary note 1). This new...
A new graphene nanotube product for thermoplastics allows automakers to increase cost efficiency
Painting of exterior automotive parts, such as fenders, bumpers, tanks flaps, grilles, mirror housing, exterior trims, and...
UBQ Materials Named a Finalist for 2022 SXSW Innovation Awards
UBQ Materials, cleantech developer of advanced materials made from waste, announced today that it was selected as a finalist for...
Flir Si124Industrial Acoustic Imaging Camera
The FLIR Si124 acoustic imaging camera can help you locate pressurized leaks in compressed air systems or detect partial discharge from high-voltage electrical systems. This lightweight,...
Sun Chemical Advances Digital Color Innovation on its PigmentViewer App with New Lumina Royal Sparkling Blue
Sun Chemical continues to build its color library with its mobile-based application, PigmentViewer App, featuring...
Dow achieves new milestones to helping to promote a circular economy in China with Liby’s sustainable packaging
The milestones are part of Dow’s sustainability targets and support China’s environmental goals
Dow (NYSE: DOW),...
Reinventing laboratory equipment with TPEs
Most medical decisions are based on laboratory test results, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis for early prevention and treatment of illnesses. These work of analysis...
DarWIN research project accelerates multi-manufacturer machine learning
The Fraunhofer spin-off plus 10 has been conducting application-oriented research together with the South German Plastic Center SKZ . As part of their...
REHAU brings the latest zero-joint edgebands, RAUTAKANTEX Pro
REHAU’s engineering progress towards enhanced living
REHAU, the global leader in polymer-based solutions is elated to bring a range of edgebands that promises to...
A new graphene nanotube product for thermoplastics allows automakers to increase cost efficiency
OCSiAl has launched a new graphene nanotube concentrate for PA, filled PPS, ABS, TPU, and PC.
The new product...
Arkema to increase its global Pebax elastomers production capacity by 25%
Arkema announces a 25% increase in its global Pebax elastomer production capacity by investing in Serquigny in France. This...
Industry interviews in the lead-up to the K 2022 trade fair "Recyclates must be suitable for upcycling”
Mr. Lackner, how has the circular economy developed from the perspective of your...
Preconfigured Feeders Offer Plastics Industry A Powerful and Efficient Feeding Solution Coperion K-Tron Announces All-New ProRate PLUS Feeder Line
ProRate feeders are highly standardized and include a variety of design...
Game-changing recycling plant to be built in Melbourne’s west
A new PET plastic recycling facility will be built in Altona North by a cross-industry partnership, with the facility set to...
Belgium: TotalEnergies increases its production of high- performance polymers for specialty markets
TotalEnergies Polymer plant in Feluy, Belgium, announced the startup of a new production of high-performance polymers with the...
X-RAY 8000 ADVANCED Optimizes Inline Defect Detection In CV Lines
Energy cables place high demands on their function and their production. As submarine and underground...
Evonik And Fuhua Strengthen Asian Specialty Chemicals Market Presence
Evonik and Fuhua have completed construction of a state-of-the-art hydrogen peroxide plant in Leshan, China. Set...
Spin-Off Strengthens Gneuss MC’s Role In Sensor And Measurement Innovation
Gneuss Spins Off Its Sensors and Measurement Technology Division into a Separate Company
Gneuss Kunststofftechnik GmbH,...
PPWR Compliance Compass Aims To Simplify Sustainable Packaging Requirements
The clock is ticking for the packaging industry: Key requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging...