Renewable raw materials for plastics production
Neste and Covestro are starting a strategic cooperation in Europe to promote the use of sustainable raw materials in plastics production.
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Information about MSV 2020 preparations
The management of BVV Trade Fairs Brno asked the government to exempt trade fairs from the ban on mass events and to restart the fairs from the end of August.
Borealis decision to discontinue PE project in Kazakhstan
Borealis will not proceed with the development of integrated steam cracker and polyethylene (PE) project in Kazakhstan, said the company.
Slow restart of the plastics industry
It is clear from the data that the decrease is significant everywhere compared to what was originally planned.
B.Bigler AG appointed as RadiciGroup distributor for Germany
B.Bigler AG provides its resident, well-established, and country-wide sales net and logistics hub in Weiterstadt guaranteeing fast delivery to customers.
Plastics industry - long way to recovery
It was expected that the lifting of the restrictions would not bring an immediate recovery. Moreover, in some cases, the relaxation and lifting of stay at home restrictions has led to a reduction in demand and associated production.
Tailor-made thermoplastic composites for high-volume production
Engel is one of the winners of the JEC Innovation Awards 2020. Together with FILL, the machine manufacturer has received the award in the category Process for the development of a production line for the manufacture of tailor-made composite blanks.
Arburg manufactures high-tech masks
After Arburg started producing protective glasses on Allrounder injection moulding machines at its headquarters in Lossburg (Germany) in mid-April, the mechanical engineering company has now launched an additional project to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
COVID - 19: Is the future more plastic?
Now, while we are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, plastics use is increasing again. But, while the pandemic is just temporary, plastic pollution will be long lasting, says Dr Fengwei (David) Xie from WMG, University of Warwick.
Melt delivery equipment from Nordson helps meet urgent need for non-woven sheet
German and Chinese Manufacturers of melt blown PP have ordered many BKG® Gear Pumps and Screen Changers needed to ensure medical purity for masks and other PPE
RKW supports various local health care initiatives
RKW takes its social responsibility seriously and supports the health care system with donations and other initiatives at various company locations.
Incident at Borealis in Stenungsund
May 9th at 20.45 CEST a local fire occurred at the steam cracker at Borealis‘ production location in Stenungsund, Sweden. The emergency plan was immediately activated by the local crisis team.
