Emirates Biotech selects Sulzer technology to build world’s largest PLA production facility
Emirates Biotech has selected Sulzer as the technology provider for its upcoming Polylactic Acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates.
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Improved sealing and energy savings thanks to digital heating system
Patented digital heating system enables reliable sealing - also for recyclable mono-materials - and offers up to 50 percent energy saving and compensation of productivity losses of 30 percent with return on investment in six months.
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.
Reifenhäuser opens new Head Office Asia-Pacific in Bangkok
Reifenhäuser, leading global supplier of plastics extrusion technology, has opened its new Head Office Asia-Pacific in Bangkok (Thailand).
Umac presents new ReadyMac at Plast Eurasia
Umac, a member of the Erema Group, is expanding its ReadyMac product line with a new 60 hertz version. This means that the immediately available plastics recycling solution can now be deployed worldwide.
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.
Safic-Alcan enters the Indian market with Avees Biocos Private Limited
Safic-Alcan, a major distributor of specialty chemicals, announces that it has acquired a majority stake in Avees Biocos Private Limited, a leading personal care chemical distributor in India.
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.
LG Chem and Reifenhäuser agree to collaborate
South Korea’s leading global chemical company LG Chem and the extrusion machine manufacturer Reifenhäuser have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), confirming further extensive cooperation.
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.
ArburgAdditive impresses with innovative applications and new machine
At Formnext 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany, ArburgAdditive showcased its broad portfolio for industrial production based on plastic granules, filaments and liquid silicone with a total of six machine exhibits and numerous component examples.
