Interplas returns for biggest show for 21 years!
Celebrating 75 years of connecting the UK plastics industry
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Allrounder 920 H: turnkey system makes toolboxes in the Arburg design
Arburg will be present at Fakuma 2023 with nine exhibits on Stand 3101 in Hall A3, plus ten additional machines on partner stands. In a live demonstration, a hybrid Allrounder 920 H with a clamping force of 5,000 kN will produce the main components of the much sought-after toolbox in the Arburg design.
Hello helloI Earth to Polyman, we have a problem. What do we do with your plastics?
BOLE Intelligent Machinery, together with a young and innovative company in Germany, has launched a program to really reduce the consumption of plastics at the processor of plastics over the complete process.
Polyolefin prices soar in Poland
Polyolefin converters are far from active now, according to Polish market players.
The tyranny of the MFR
The plastics industry faces significant challenges in the coming years between 2025-2030. According to the commitments of the European Plastics Pactan average of 25-30% recycled plastic must be used in plastic finished products and packaging materials.
Polish polyolefin market tight
PE and PP supply has tightened in the Polish market this week. It was nearly impossible to get the material from polyolefin producers for two weeks prior to this one, and now it is getting increasingly more difficult to buy it from traders as well.
We always have our eye on what tomorrow could bring
Interview with Martina Schmidt, Divisional Manager for Recycling and Waste at Vecoplan
Polyolefins in short supply in Poland
A reported shortage of polyolefins in Poland has caused panic among converters.
Chemical recycling of polycarbonates reaches a major milestone
Covestro has developed an innovative process for recycling polycarbonate, i.e. polychain plastics.
PE, PP prices start rising in Poland
"Many customers are interested in prices and will most likely start restocking in August" - a market participant said.
Semperit successfully completes acquisition of Rico Group
Semperit has successfully completed the acquisition of RICO Group, one of the world’s leading full-range suppliers of customised elastomer and plastics applications.
Prices bottom out in Polish polyolefin market
Demand has reportedly been steady in the last week of July. "We still see weak demand for polyolefins in Poland; still, some companies decided to build small stocks due to a predicted price increase" - a trader has commented.
