Perc Pineda, Ph.D., Returns to Plastics Industry Association as Chief Economist The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Perc Pineda has returned to fulfill the role of Chief Economist, effective…

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…

How to optimize flexo production with rotec upgrades for sleeves and adaptors In an industry where flexibility is central to maximizing opportunities, the quality of your sleeves and adapters can mean the difference between profit and loss.…

PLASTICS Industry Statement on Passage of California Senate Bill 54 Plastics Industry Association President and CEO, Matt Seaholm, issued the following statement today in response to the passage of California Senate Bill 54: “The Plastics…

Teknor Apex Announces NEW Sarlink R2 3180B TPV with 25% recycled content – another product portfolio advancement in their sustainability journey This multi-purpose TPV containing high-quality Post-Industrial Recycled (PIR) content processes…

New PET-Like Plastic Made Directly From Waste Biomass EPFL scientists have developed a new, PET-like plastic that is easily made from the non-edible parts of plants. The plastic is tough, heat-resistant, and a good barrier to gases like…

Repsol choose BUSS LSHC Technology to Produce High-purity XLPE Cable Compounds First-of-its-kind plant for the production of EHV AC & DC cable insulation materials to be built in Tarragona, The new, patented LSHC™ process ("Linear…

First-of-its-kind plant for the production of EHV AC & DC cable insulation materials to be built in Tarragona, Spain Pratteln/Switzerland, June 2022. Buss AG has been awarded a contract for the realization of a 27kta production…

Concept facilitates swift, co-creative development of new packaging types The ALPLA Group is accelerating the roll-out of new plastic packaging solutions with the opening of the innovative product development space STUDIOa at the company…

First System House in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region for more sustainable MDI version Pearl Polyurethane Systems, the leading polyurethane (PU) systems house in the Middle East and Africa region, will in future receive…

Multi-touch conquers the international board market Flawless, smooth surfaces are mandatory for floor boards, refrigerator panels and optical panels such as those built into TV sets. Precisely for these applications, battenfeld-cincinnati…

European plastics and rubber machinery industry fall shy of global production growth • Significant increase in global production in 2021 • Europe's share of world production showing slight shrinkage • China is world export leader for the…

Fresh impulses for wind energy Investment in innovation: Covestro researches material solutions for sustainable energy generation at its new wind technology center Optimization and new development of PUR resins in cooperation with…

Fresh impulses for wind energy Investment in innovation: Covestro researches material solutions for sustainable energy generation at its new wind technology center Optimization and new development of PUR resins in cooperation with…