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“PLASTICS IS A HERO NOT A VILLAIN”
Plastics was the villain until January 2020, suddenly a change happened and now plastics have become a HERO. Environmentalists are quiet because they are all using plastics in some or the other way, either as hand wash or hand sanitizers…
Ascend announces new agreement for European distribution of PA66 resins
Ascend Performance Materials, the world’s largest fully integrated producer of polyamide 66 resins, announced an agreement with thermoplastics distributor Resinex for the distribution of its Vydyne PA66 resins. Ascend’s resins are used in…
Agr International opens sales office in Japan
As the packaging markets in Asia and the surrounding region continue to expand, Agr has recognized a significant growth in the demand for its quality management and process control equipment for plastic and glass containers. This is…
Cleaning structural joining surfaces effectively and efficiently
In order to save weight, an increasing number of assemblies used in the automotive industry today are made of plastic or lightweight metal which need to be glued together. The reliable pretreatment of the joining surfaces is a must,…
Covestro developed composites for economical lightweight construction
High strength combined with low weight and efficient production – thanks to this combination of properties, composites are becoming increasingly popular. In recent years, Covestro has developed a wide range of thermoplastic polycarbonate…
Stephan Nickisch new managing director of EVOSYS service subsidiary
Since July 1, Stephan Nickisch is the new Managing Director of Evosys Laser Services GmbH. This step is another milestone for the future orientation of the subsidiary.
Stephan Nickisch was previously Key Account Manager for the…
Fun fact: 3D printing also suitable for super-soft TPE compounds
KRAIBURG TPE has performed extensive tests to examine the suitability of its thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for use in additive manufacturing (AM). The tests have shown that almost all of the company’s TPEs can be processed with excellent…
New Impetus for Brilliant Appearances
Packaging has many faces – and an important task: it should provide protection and information, and trigger the incentive to buy. In addition to design, surface characteristics play a decisive role. Painting opens up new and interesting…
The Comexi Technology Center turnkey project, a collaboration with Esko, Asahi and DuPont,…
The Comexi Technology Center turnkey project, a collaboration with Esko, Asahi and DuPont, culminates once client daily production is efficiently autonomous.
The Manel Xifra Boada Technology Center, Comexi CTec, which specializes in…
Magnum launches new tubs made using certified circular polypropylene (PP) from TRUCIRCLE…
Last year, the world-famous ice-cream brand became the first to use SABIC’s certified circular PP. Over 7 million tubs made with recycled plastics will be rolled out across Europe in 2020 and due to be launched globally from 2021 onwards.…
Borealis takes steps to secure supply chains for healthcare and food packaging sectors
We at Borealis are committed to doing our part to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. In order to protect the health and safety of our employees, contractors, and business partners, we are diligently monitoring global developments and…
Sukono’s RPET Product Portfolio providing solutions and future benefits for your…
Sukano is launching a newly formulated transparent Impact Modifier for COLD, flash frozen and room temperature applications under the umbrella of the SUKANO RPET Product Portfolio. The new SUKANO Impact Modifier Masterbatch can replace…