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Inspection and classification: Effective evaluation & distribution of raw materials such as polymers or flakes Pellet inspection ensures 100 % control during the production or compounding process. Many manufacturers in the field already…

Dow seals value chain partnership with Want-Want Group to drive zero-solvent emissions and explore opportunities to adopt more recyclable flexible packaging Its innovative adhesives solutions support Want-Want Group’s sustainability goals,…

Teknor Apex replaces standard PA66 GF (Glass Filled) materials with PP GF resulting in several processing advantages for an AdBlue Tank Cover Replacement reaped economical and visual benefits from the new compound Teknor Apex, known for its…

Water management from a single source Pipe extrusion lines have been one of battenfeld-cincinnati’s core product portfolios for many decades. The machine manufacturer not only provides solutions to cover the complete range of plastics to be…

HDPE resins for oriented film structures to advance a plastics circular economy NOVA Chemicals Corporation (“NOVA Chemicals”) is introducing new resin technology for machine direction oriented (MDO) and biaxially oriented (BO) processes to…

SABIC debuts new PP compounds for foam injection molding, providing both light weight and exceptional aesthetics for automotive interiors SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced a specialized portfolio of SABIC PP…

XSYS outlines commitment to North American flexo industry As a leading prepress specialist for the North American flexographic market, XSYS continues to support its customers in the packaging industry with innovative solutions that enable…

Ashley Hood-Morley Returns to Plastics Industry Association as Vice President, Industry Engagement The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is pleased to announce that Ashley Hood-Morley has returned to fulfill the role of Vice…

Sustainably brilliant - discover the expanded Colanyl 500 range for vibrant orange colors Introducing new high performance orange aqueous pigment preparation for durable coating solutions Stable PO 62 waterborne preparation with a…

Pioneering recycling turns mixed waste into premium plastics with no climate impact Only a fraction of the material that could be turned into new plastic is currently recycled. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have…

Packaging specialist ALPLA’s pharma division growing The global packaging company ALPLA is boosting the presence of its pharma division in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) with the acquisition of the Polish company APON. APON produces…

Lightweight construction technologies advance energy and material efficiency • Hybrid Lightweight Technologies WG meets for general assembly at TRUMPF in Ditzingen • Focus on CO2 savings and recycling of lightweight components • Networks…