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Ten years of bonding and surface technology for plastics at SKZ
The SKZ Plastics Center sees itself as a trailblazer for companies in the plastics industry. To this end, a constant exchange with the companies is essential.
Move to packaging solutions with better end-of-life outcomes in FMCG is too slow
A new study by Aquapak, "Flexible FMCG packaging: accelerating the transition from plastic to paper," reveals that a majority (92%) plan to completely stop using plastic in their consumer packaging.
How microplastic particles in water can be identified more easily in future
Project "KoDeKa-Plast" between the European Center for Dispersion Technology in Selb and the Institute for Laser Technologies in Medicine and Metrology at the University of Ulm has been successfully completed.
3D printing at SKZ gives you wings!
Last year, the five-year research project "Shape-variable wing systems for gliders (MILAN)" was successfully completed.
Radiation-crosslinked plastics instead of metal
High-energy radiation can improve the mechanical, thermal, chemical and tribological properties of plastics to such an extent that they can replace metals in some applications.
Latest report PET Market in Europe
Average EU PET beverage bottles’ recycled content rate reached 24%, yet more work is needed to achieve the 2025 EU targets.
Imported goods have minimal impact on polyolefins prices in Poland
The polyolefin market in Poland has slowed down in H2 of the month. The market continues to experience shortages of certain goods, including PP homo, copolymer and LDPE.
Adding up to an alarming 18% increase in EU plastic waste exports in 2023
Study confirms rising imports of recycled plastic threaten EU industry resulting in alarming 18% increase in EU plastic waste exports in 2023.
ECHA launches new chemicals database
ECHA CHEM is the new solution to share with the public the growing amount of information hosted by the Agency.
Virgin plastics supply adequate in Poland
Chem-Courier forecasts polyolefins to hold their value until the end of the month.
Producers announce polyolefin price increases again
Customers often wait until the second week of the month to make purchasing decisions. They want to have a complete picture of the market
