AF-Color at the Fakuma 2024
Thanks to its comprehensive expertise and the continuous expansion of production capacities, AF-Color is one of the leading manufacturers of technically high-quality colour and additive concentrates.
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Der Grüne Punkt supplies recyclates for transport protection
Nestlé Germany, Duo Plast and Der Grüne Punkt use recyclates from the Yellow Bag in stretch hoods for the first time / Systalen LDPE 3.0 makes it possible.
Explore the future of compounding at AMI’s Compounding World Expo
The Compounding World Expo Europe is taking place at the Brussels Expo in Belgium on 11-12 September 2024. Returning for the fourth time, this free-to-attend expo and conference brings together industry leaders, experts and enthusiasts from around the globe for two days of learning, inspiration and networking opportunities.
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.
Stadler addresses the sorting challenge of Refuse Derived Fuel
Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), produced from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), is used as an alternative to fossil fuel as a way of reducing its carbon footprint. The challenge for RDF producers is to guarantee the consistently high quality required for this application.
Krones Recycling is spun off as an independent subsidiary company
On 1 July 2024, Krones Recycling GmbH, under the management of Dr Michael Gotsche, commenced business operations with headquarters in Flensburg. The newly founded company takes over all activities relating to plastics recycling, but continues to utilise Krones' global production, sales and service network.
Five figure attendance at Plastics Recycling Show Europe
First time five figure attendance at Plastics Recycling Show Europe. Visitors increase by 32% since last year
Second edition of Istanbul RePlast Eurasia Plastic Recycling Fair
First edition of RePlast, which focused solely on Plastic Recycling Technology and Raw Materials, brought together key players of the recycling industry in Istanbul, Turkiye.
Advances in plastics technology in focus
From June 18 to 20, 2024, Engel hosted the Digital Days event in Schwertberg and St. Valentin. This event provided concrete answers to central questions in the injection molding industry.
The 500th aseptic Krones filler and the 200th product UHT in one line
From preform sterilisation to dispensing the sealed PET bottles - for the latest generation of the Contipure AseptBloc, Krones paid attention to an end-to-end process chain that is aseptically safe down to the smallest detail.
Realignment of SynCycle Activities at NGE and BDI
BDI-BioEnergy International GmbH has taken over the marketing and further development of SynCycle technology in partnership with Next Generation Elements GmbH, leading to a strategic realignment.
Ineos Styrolution and Edge Solutions sign exclusive supply agreement
Ineos Styrolution has announced today that Edge Solutions has signed a ten-year exclusive supply agreement for an ultra-tough Luran SC thermoplastic product, designed specifically for wind turbine blades.