Palsgaard launches Einar 987 anti-fouling additive for PE and PP
Palsgaard A/S has introduced Einar 987, a plant-based anti-fouling additive for polyethylene and polypropylene polymerisation, designed as a drop-in alternative to ethoxylated amines.
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Bio-Fed at Fachpack 2025: Materials for Packaging
Bio-Fed, part of the Feddersen Group, will showcase circular-economy material solutions for packaging under the M·VERA, M·BIOBASE and M·CYCLOSE brands at Fachpack 2025. The group will present biodegradable, biobased and recyclate-based compounds and an award-winning packaging project.
Südpack consolidates mono-material films under CarbonLite
Südpack has grouped its PP and PE mono-material tubular pouch films from the Pure-Line into the CarbonLite product family. The films target flowpacks, doypacks and block-bottom pouches with verified recyclability, material savings and a smaller carbon footprint versus multi-material laminates and trays.
Failure instead of boom - or why plastic recycling is not in its heyday
At the beginning of 2025, news of bankrupt recycling companies, mainly in Western Europe, were reported in a series of non-exhaustive lists of names: Blue Cycle - Netherlands, Stiphout Plastics - Netherlands, Bage Plastics - Austria, Texaid, Veolia - Germany.
Polyethylene market trends in August 2025 by Chem Courier
At the start of August 2025, as expected, producers rolled over last month’s prices, but by the middle of the first week they began offering small discounts.
Südpack showcases sustainable packaging innovations at Fachpack 2025
At Fachpack 2025, Südpack will present its latest sustainable packaging solutions, including recyclable mono-materials and advanced skin films, highlighting its commitment to circular economy and reduced carbon footprint.
Dow inspires next-generation innovation at K 2025
Diverse portfolio of packaging, consumer, infrastructure and mobility solutions to take center stage in a bespoke building dedicated to collaboration.
Precision in large-diameter pipes saves up to 1 million euros in material costs
Only 5 mm wall thickness deviation with a pipe diameter of 2.7 m Extrusion technology from battenfeld-cincinnati makes it possible. After all, there is no other machine manufacturer in the world that has so much in the design of complete large-diameter pipe extrusion lines and has installed as many lines internationally as the German-Austrian company.
Chem Courier: overview of the PE market in Poland - low activity and stable prices
The second week of July was a period of low activity on the Polish polyethylene market, especially on the part of converters. Many producers and traders do not anticipate any significant changes in the coming days.
RecyClass delivers first Recyclability Evaluation Protocols
The first set of RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols for Automotive and Electrical & Electronic Equipment (EEE) has been published following intense collaboration with the plastic value chain.
Reifenhäuser Cast MDO technology - recyclability and cost-effectiveness
At K 2025, Reifenhäuser Cast Sheet Coating, a line manufacturer specializing in flat film technology, will be demonstrating how film manufacturers can economically meet the requirements of the PPWR with regard to fully recyclable films and at the same time provide their customers with functional added value.
Revolutionising extrusion efficiency with Gneuss at K 2025
In an era of global uncertainty, extrusion processors face mounting pressure to reduce costs while maintaining quality and output. Gneuss offers a powerful solution in the form of advanced melt filtration and extrusion equipment that can be integrated into existing lines to achieve significant efficiency improvements.
