Inline viscosity measurement: The key to optimization in light foam extrusion
Among the technologies developed by Promix Solutions for the plastics industry, the inline viscometer “Visco-P” is gaining increasing interest in the extrusion of foams.
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Double Weima Power at Remondis in Sweden
At the Remondis site in Röstanga, Sweden, HDPE pipes and other plastic waste from production are transformed into new raw materials using a Weima PowerLine 2500 shredder and a subsequent washing plant.
TU Chemnitz and Engel Strengthen Research on Polymer-Based Bipolar Plates
The University Of Technology Chemnitz and the Austrian injection moulding machine manufacturer Engel are continuing their longstanding partnership in the development of process engineering solutions.
Walkers Chocolates switches to innovative new kerbside recyclable paper wrapper
Walkers Chocolates is switching its popular own brand Turkish Delight and Mint Cream chocolate bars into EvoPak RCM, a 100% recyclable paper wrapper. The bars will begin rolling out to selected Asda and Premier stores this month.
Hasco innovations - practice and solution-orientated
With the new Cooling Tornado, Hasco is providing an innovative solution for increasing efficiency and saving energy during the cooling of the mould. Innovative Shadowfree technology as module element eliminates shadow formations in valve gate systems.
New ReBioCycle project on novel recycling and upcycling solutions for bioplastics
The new EU funded ReBioCycle project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs.
Delta Tecnic drives Masterbatch of metallic fibers for electromagnetic shielding
Delta Tecnic a company specialized in the manufacture of masterbatch for the plastics and cable industry, takes a step forward with the launch of its own line of metallic fiber masterbatches.
Biesterfeld obtains distribution rights for Delrin POM
International distributor Biesterfeld and industry leading premium industrial polymer business Delrin are further expanding their collaboration in the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, the Baltic States and Egypt.
Amut winning strategy in PET light weight bottles recycling
2024 marked an important transition for Coca Cola, towards its sustainability goal aimed at reducing PET use by 2025. According to a company’s note, this shift will cut the annual use of virgin PET by the equivalent of nearly 800 million bottles in 2025, compared to 2024.
Two new IntElect 75 ton machines complete the state-of-the-art plastic production
Marking many decades of successful cooperation between ARaymond GmbH & Co KG and Sumitomo Demag, the automotive assembly and fastening specialist recently commissioned two new all-electric IntElect 75 ton machines.
Europe’s first polyester textile recycling system realised with Pure Loop's ISEC evo
Project Re:Claim, a joint venture between the Salvation Army Trading Company and Project Plan B, has been nominated for the Plastics Industry Awards 2024 in the "Recycler of the Year" category.
The future of the plastic industry will take shape at Plast Eurasia Istanbul
Plast Eurasia Istanbul, the eagerly anticipated coming together of the plastic industry, will once again take the stage with record-breaking number of participants to display their innovations at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center between December 4-7.
