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.
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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.
Continued investments lead to exceptional 17% growth in EU plastic recycling capacity
Installed plastic recycling capacity has grown by 17% in 2021 in EU27+3, boosted by an estimated €1.75 billion investment.
Sulapac Luxe - a new sustainable material for luxury fragrance caps
An award-winning material innovation startup, Sulapac, has launched Sulapac Luxe, a new bio-based material ideal for substituting hard plastics, including ABS, as part of its expanded portfolio for cosmetics and beauty packaging.
Polykemi Inc. begins compounding operations in Southeast USA
After being represented in the North American market for ten years, compounding operations at Polykemi Inc's first US production site have now begun.
Constantia Flexibles signs agreement to acquire Drukpol Flexo
Constantia Flexibles, the third largest producer of flexible packaging worldwide, has signed an agreement to acquire the Polish company Drukpol Flexo.
KraussMaffei to launch adjustment and efficiency program to strengthen competitiveness
KraussMaffei responds to an increasingly challenging market environment with a worldwide adjustment and efficiency program, also including the reduction of several hundred positions in the non-production areas.
Quantafuel concludes its strategic review with proposed acquisition by Viridor
The UK-based recycling and waste management company Viridor announced a formal offer to acquire all of Quantafuel’s outstanding shares for NOK 1.058million (NOK 6.38 per share).
Airnov with ISCC Plus certification at its Romorantin plant
Airnov Healthcare Packaging has announced a key breakthrough in its sustainability journey after its plant in Romorantin, France, obtained the ISCC Plus certification.
Multihead weigher handles millions of silicone parts daily
An Ishida multihead weigher has proved to be the ideal solution to enable Elmet, an Austrian silicone specialist, to efficiently fill around 100 million small parts into bags every single day.
Multivac at Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona
At Seafood Expo Global Multivac will be exhibiting packaging solutions, which contribute to an improved shelf life for fish and seafood, and at the same time ensure that the product is perfectly presented at the point of sale.
