Project Re:Claim wins Plastics Industry Award 2024
The joint venture between the Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL) and Project Plan B, known as Project Re:Claim, uses an ISEC evo system from Pure Loop to process used garments and textiles.
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Engel Group and Electronica Plastic Machines in strategic partnership
The Engel Group, Europe’s leading supplier of injection moulding technology, has entered a strategic partnership with Electronica Plastic Machines (EPM), a renowned Indian manufacturer of hydraulic injection moulding machines.
BASF in Lemförde expands sustainable product portfolio
BASF completes the certification program International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus at its production site in Lemförde, Germany to produce biomass-balanced thermoplastic polyurethanes.
Moretto presents the Sustainability Report
An opportunity to present the company from the point of view of sustainability. It confirms the commitment in the transition towards an economy increasingly focused on reducing environmental impact, generating value and improving the community welfare.
For advanced metal replacement - Ultramid T7000
For advanced metal replacement in structural parts, BASF is now offering a portfolio of polyamide (PA) and polyphthalamide (PPA) blends with better, more constant mechanical properties than PA66.
Transformation for survival in the traditional plastics industry
According to a survey by Global Information Inc., despite the decrease in demand for plastic injection molding during the COVID-19 pandemic, the market has now steadily recovered, reaching pre-pandemic activity levels.
Zotefoams to introduce fully recyclable PP and TPU foams at Foam Expo 2024
Zotefoams will demonstrate its ongoing commitment to sustainability at Foam Expo Europe 2024 with the introduction of fully recyclable Polypropylene (PP) and Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) foam ranges.
The Bottle4Flex project aims to develop a 100% recyclable skinpack container from recycled PET
Aimplas is collaborating with Covinil and Eroski to overcome the challenges of recycling multilayer packaging while promoting sustainability and the efficient use of recycled materials in the food industry.
Product enhancement in the new range for biobased and biomass-balanced products
At the end of July this year, Cologne-based BIO-FED, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, launched a new product line under the brand name M·Biobase.
Biesterfeld and Anomera Inc. launch strategic partnership
Biesterfeld one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredient, has entered into a new partnership with Anomera Inc, a Canadian manufacturer of sustainable cellulose advanced materials.
Sidel introduces its breakthrough bottle washer
With beverage bottlers requiring a solution that reduces production costs while improving their environmental footprint, Sidel has launched its new bottle washer which combines chemical and ultrasound technology for the highest performance.
Winners of the Formnext Awards 2024 raising the bar in additive manufacturing
With its new awards format, Formnext is putting exceptional talents and ideas from the world of Additive Manufacturing in the spotlight.
