MEAF Machines announces two equipment series to improve recyclate quality: MDX-IV for raising intrinsic viscosity (IV) and decontaminating rPET, and MDX-DEO for deodorisation and decontamination of PP, PE and PS. Premieres are scheduled for K 2025.
ABB will supply automation, electrification and digitalization for Citroniq’s planned 100 percent biogenic polypropylene facility in Nebraska, scheduled to start up in 2029. The partners aim to deliver the first full commercial-scale plant of its kind.
The issues faced by European polypropylene producers may lead to a slight increase in prices in Poland in the last week of August - early September.
At K 2025, Engel will present a Wintec t-win 6500 two-platen injection moulding cell with MuCell physical foaming to produce a mineral-filled PP B‑pillar trim in a 50‑second cycle with material savings. The integrated solution includes digital assistance systems and a viper 20 linear robot.
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.
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.
KraussMaffei's new Chopped Fiber Processing (CFP) technology enables direct, fiber-friendly compounding of polypropylene and chopped glass fibers in injection molding, offering cost savings and improved component quality. The solution will be demonstrated live at K 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.
Innovia Films, a pioneer in materials science that manufactures BOPP films for packaging, labels, graphics and tobacco products, will be showcasing its recently launched full range of innovative mono-material polypropylene solutions that are PPWR compliant and engineered for advanced recyclability.
RecyClass has released significant updates to its Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols, reflecting the latest scientific findings and ongoing collaboration across the plastic packaging value chain.
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.
The contract price of propylene is expected to rise in July. However, unlike the polyethylene market, European polypropylene producers will have limited opportunities to raise prices due to continued low demand and the availability of cheaper imports.
