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Closed loops can solve the littering problem
Interview with Thorsten Kühmann, Managing Director of VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery trade association of VDMA
Thorsten Kühmann is convinced that the plastics industry can offer solutions that help to eliminate the…
BUSS at K2019: New models extend applications for COMPEO compounders
BUSS's new COMPEO 88 and COMPEO 110 kneaders for plastics and elastomers are to be introduced at K2019 in Düsseldorf, adding two higher throughput models to the COMPEO range of compounding systems. They join the smaller COMPEO 55 which was…
Bioplastics reduce CO2 emissions
Plastics have a bad image. Can bioplastics contribute to changing attitudes?
Prof. Endres: Bioplastics can have an impact on the image because they have advantages as regards the raw material as well as their disposal. Plastics have their…
Avery Dennison shortlisted for Global Environmental and Sustainability Award 2019
One of three finalists, Avery Dennison is the first pressure sensitive label material supplier to introduce liner made from recycledPET, available commercially in Europe. The liner, which uses 30% PET post-consumer waste, meets technical…
Avery Dennison is making a material difference
To celebrate the 40th year of Labels and Labelling, Avery Dennison is creating their biggest ever trade show presence at the Labelexpo event. Under the theme “Making a Material Difference”, the Avery Dennison team of experts will…
AD Bioplastics, the new alternative material to the plastic container is made in Spain
AD Bioplastics, the new alternative material to the plastic container is made in Spain
We are very proud of what we do! The Spanish Media defines us as the new alternative material to the plastic container and made in Spain.
Our…
Hotrunner K 2019 – HASCO Innovations
As a leading supplier and manufacturer of modular standard components
and accessories, HASCO offers individual and cost-efficient standard-component and hot-runner solutions for mouldmakers and injection moulders.
Mould base…
Hotrunner Around 2000 new HASCO P1 plates boost flexibility
The HASCO P1 plates are machined on all sides and fulfil all the requirements of modern mouldmaking. Some 2000 additional variants – dimensions, thicknesses and materials – allow maximum flexibility and cost-efficiency in the production of…
Evonik invests in Chinese 3D-printing start-up making medical implants
Meditool’s 3D-printed neuro and spine surgery implants mean faster patient recovery and less surgical risk
Investment strengthens Evonik’s Smart Materials growth engine with innovative application for high-performance polymers…
Eco-friendly juice kiosk creates cups from its own orange peels
Although we have previously heard about integrating plant waste into bioplastic, the process typically involves carting that waste off to a factory somewhere, away from public eyes. That isn't the case, however, with a new juice kiosk that…
Aptar Enters into Strategic Partnership with PureCycle to Accelerate Ultra-Pure Recycled…
AptarGroup, Inc., a global leader in dispensing, drug delivery and active packaging solutions, announced today that it has partnered with PureCycle Technologies, to prepare for the introduction of PureCycle’s Ultra-Pure Recycled…
Polyone Introduces Excelite IM Chemical Foaming Additives for Injection Molding
PolyOne announced availability of ColorMatrix™ Excelite™ IM chemical foaming additives (CFAs), formulated specifically for injection molding applications.
As a complement to PolyOne’s liquid Excelite CFA portfolio for extrusion, new…