Brazilian PCR Resin at PRS - traceability and positive socio-environmental impact
The goal of the Brazilian company is to reach the European recycling industry with its 100% post-consumer recycled resins, including the innovative Blue Ocean.
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Continental awarded "Tire Manufacturer of the Year"
Continental has been awarded "Tire Manufacturer of the Year" at this year’s Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence.
RecyClass updates recyclability evaluation protocols and design
Following 18 testing campaigns commissioned in 2024, RecyClass strengthened its Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and Design for Recycling Guidelines to address the impact of various packaging features on plastic recycling streams.
Nexeo Plastics expands offering with new Teknor Apex materials
Nexeo Plastics expands offering with new Teknor Apex materials focusing on electrical & electronics, industrial and mobility end markets for EMEA.
Ninety years of winter tire development at Continental
A car with winter tires comes to a standstill at 40 km/h about six vehicle lengths earlier than a car with summer tires.
Biesterfeld and Anomera Inc. launch strategic partnership
Biesterfeld one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredient, has entered into a new partnership with Anomera Inc, a Canadian manufacturer of sustainable cellulose advanced materials.
Jindal Films Europe commits 5-10 new innovative launches annually
JFE, a leader in the flexible packaging industry and a part of the USD 2.5 billion B. C. Jindal Group, announces a commitment to launch 5-10 new innovative films annually aimed at providing sustainable solutions in flexible packaging.
Avient expands launch of new recycled TPE grades to Asia
Avient expands its recently launched reSound REC TPE AF 7210 grades to Asia, offering a range of PCR-based solutions for overmolding PP in demanding automotive applications.
Avient extends recycled TPE portfolio
Avient’s new reSound REC GP 7820 TPE can be used for overmolded components in consumer electronics, grips for razors and personal care products, and handles for bicycles and power tools
Kraiburg TPE provides supersoft compounds for medical devices
The demand for ultrasoft TPEs has been increasing across various industrial sectors. The reasons for this are obvious.
Avient launches new solutions at Fakuma 2024
Avient Corporation will exhibit its latest sustainable and specialized materials solutions and services for the plastics industry, including two new product launches, at the 29th Fakuma International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing, held today through October 19, 2024.
One year from now K in Düsseldorf will open its doors
The countdown has begun: precisely one year from now K in Düsseldorf will open its doors for the global plastics and rubber industry from 8 to 15 October 2025.
