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Bioplastics - prepare for the long road ahead
The number of new bioplastic firms that have appeared on the market in recent years is significant. They are promising to revolutionise the industry with their bio-developed polymer platforms, claiming sustainable, renewable resources - the answer to the World’s plastic problem.
Düsseldorf in the starting blocks for K 2025
Mid-January sees the exhibitor database for K 2025 go online. Now completely booked up, this leading trade fair of the plastics and rubber industry will once again stand out with its participation of international market leaders along the value chain.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 finalists announced
The organisers of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 have announced the shortlist of finalists. The winners of the seven awards will be revealed on 2 April at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, where all the finalists will also be showcased.
The recycling trends for 2025 according to Tomra
Dr. Volker Rehrmann, EVP and Head of Tomra Recycling, a global leader in sensor-based sorting solutions, provides valuable insights into the key trends in sorting and recycling.
MAAG acquires Carter Day’s centrifugal pellet dryer technology
MAAG Group today announced that it acquired certain assets on December 20, 2024 from Carter Day International, Inc.’s petrochemical division, which specializes in dewatering and drying equipment for the plastics industry.
Alpla on a growth trajectory with a successful 2024 financial year
Alpla continued its growth trajectory in 2024 with new products, plants, business areas, acquisitions and a focus on training skilled workers.
Arburg at Plastimagen 2025
Plastimagen from 11 to 14 March 2025 in Mexico City is an important meeting place for players in the Mexican plastics industry.
Slow start to the polyethylene market in the New Year
During the first working week of the new year, following a long holiday break, the market remained relatively slow. By midweek, there was still a lack of clarity regarding pricing policies from producers.
Avient expands production of Nymax REC recycled nylon formulations to Istanbul
Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions and services, today announced that production of its Nymax REC Recycled Nylon Formulations is expanding to Istanbul, Turkey.
Avient to highlight technology innovations at Arab Plast 2025
Avient will participate in Arab Plast 2025, where it will exhibit innovations in sustainable and specialized material solutions for the plastics industry, including technologies for textiles, healthcare, packaging, and building & construction applications.
Momentary setback for Italian plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers
The 2024 full-year forecast developed by the MECS Study Centre of the trade association Amaplast indicates a drop of approximately nine percentage points in Italian production of plastics and rubber processing machinery to an estimated value of 4.35 billion euros.
