Envalior drives innovation in composites at JEC World 2025
Envalior’s Bond-Laminates will present its latest fiber composite innovations at JEC World 2025, focusing on new mobility and sustainability.
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Wittmann with latest technology at the Plástico Brasil 2025
At the Plástico Brasil in São Paulo from March 24 to 28 2025, Wittmann will show at its booth No. F080 energy-efficient, resource-saving injection molding machines, automation and auxiliaries to interested trade visitors.
Six BOY injection moulding machines at Kuteno
At Kuteno in Bad Salzuflen BOY presents six machines from its product portfolio. From May 13th to May 15th demonstrates its many years of expertise in the manufacture of compact and energy-efficient machines for the plastics processing industry.
MCC receives first joint APR-RecyClass approval for "SealPPeel" technology
APR and RecyClass have jointly recognised MCC’s "SealPPeel" technology applicable on PP packaging tubs as fully compatible with both PP white and coloured recycling streams in the United States and Europe.
Polyplastics Launches New Eco-Friendly Plastron LFT
Polyplastics has launched Plastron LFT RA627P, an eco-friendly composite of polypropylene (PP) resin and long cellulose fiber which delivers low density, high specific rigidity, high impact strength, and excellent damping for a range of applications.
PE and PP price changes in Poland in 2024
Prices in the polyolefin market in Poland in 2024 changed due to various factors, such as: the level of demand from converters, the availability and quantity of imported material, the price of oil, the impact of the overall European economy, as well as the geopolitical situation worldwide.
Plant clips made of certified industrial compostable biopolymer
For the sustainable cultivation of greenhouse fruit and vegetables, BASF has developed a certified industrial compostable biopolymer that can be used to manufacture black and white plant clips.
Sustainable packaging solutions for the food industry
What awaits visitors at Booth E1 in Hall 10 at the 28th CFIA trade show in Rennes? “Groundbreaking, safe, and above all, sustainable packaging con-cepts for fresh meat, cold cuts, and fish,” says Südpack succinctly.
Ampacet introduces low halogen and halogen-free flame retardant masterbatches
Ampacet has introduced Halolite 527 and Halofree 533, low-halogen and halogen-free flame retardant masterbatches, to comply with international standards IEC 61249-2-21 and EN 50642 regulating maximum halogen and antimony content.
Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions sets the tone in the Egyptian market
With a clear focus on the needs of the Egyptian market, Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions will be presenting itself at the Egy Stitch & Tex Expo 2025 in Cairo from February 20 to 23, 2025.
RecyClass updates recyclability evaluation protocols and design
Following 18 testing campaigns commissioned in 2024, RecyClass strengthened its Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and Design for Recycling Guidelines to address the impact of various packaging features on plastic recycling streams.
PP market stabilised in end-January with limited demand and anticipation of seasonal growth
After increased activity in mid-January, the PP market calmed down and by the end of the month prices remained stable. In H2 January, converters started to inquire materials for February delivery.
