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Plastics Processing Equipment Supplier Engel Celebrates Opening of Swiss Tech Centre

Injection molding equipment supplier Engel celebrated the opening of its new Tech Centre in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, last month in the company of 140 or so guests from the Swiss plastics industry. The event also marked Engel’s 50th anniversary of business operations in Switzerland. The Tech Centre includes modern training and office facilities as well as […]

Updated Jun 14, 2025 · Global Desk

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MAJOR ADVANCES TO BE ANNOUNCED AT PP XX

Major technical and business advances will be announced at the International Plastic Pipes XX Conference and Exhibition. These developments are previewedby the provisional program of papers for the conference that will be held September 6 – 8, 2021 at the Okura Hotel in Amsterdam. Zoran Davidovski (PPXX Chairman) comments: “Ever since our first event inSouthampton […]

Jul 10, 2021
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How to Turn Any Single-Use Plastic Container Into a Beautiful Eco-Friendly Planter

Anyone whose home is filled with plants knows buying a pot for every single one of those green beauties can get really expensive. But Megan McSherry, the creator of the sustainable living blog Acteevism, came up with a simple way to give your plant babies a pretty new home and help save the planet in the process. Single-use plastic is of […]

Dec 26, 2020
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IPL Plastics to acquire parts of Coral Products Group

Coral Products has entered into a share purchase agreement with One51 ES Plastics–  the UK subsidiary of the IPL Plastics Group – for the conditional sale of Coral Products (Mouldings) and Interpack for an estimated £7.9 million. Completion is expected to occur in February 2021, with a back-stop date of 30 April 2021, according to […]

Dec 24, 2020
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Recycling has become a distraction from wider challenges around plastics waste

One of the defining aspects of COVID-19 has been the mantra of ‘build back better’, the idea that Europe’s economic recovery depends on doing things differently to address the problems we have failed to tackle for decades. When it comes to climate and environmental challenges, the EU has positioned itself as a bellwether for member […]

Dec 22, 2020

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IPL, Schoeller Allibert Merger Builds Global Sustainable Plastic Packaging Powerhouse

IPL and Schoeller Allibert have announced a strategic merger that will create a global powerhouse in sustainable plastic packaging, with combined annual revenues exceeding $1.4 billion. The deal, announced this week, brings together two industry leaders in rigid plastic manufacturing and reusable transport packaging. The merged entity will operate across 27 manufacturing facilities spanning Europe, […]

May 3, 2025
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Baerlocher to showcase additives for recycled packaging at PRSE

Baerlocher, a Germany-based provider of additives for polyolefins and thermoplastics, is showcasing its expertise in sustainable packaging solutions at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE). With tightening regulations such as the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the packaging industry faces increasing demands to incorporate higher recycled content in flexible and rigid packaging. Baerlocher’s […]

Mar 17, 2025
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Syensqo recycles multilayer PVDC packaging within PE streams

Syensqo, the new firm incorporating Solvay’s plastic business, has successfully mechanically recycled its Ixan polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) within a standard polyethylene (PE) based waste stream. Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) is used in food, beverage, and healthcare multilayer barrier packaging across the world. It is a material of choice in multi-layer food backing due to its superior […]

Mar 10, 2025
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Alpla’s new packaging plant in Chachoengsao, Thailand

Alpla has opened its second packaging plant in Thailand. The Austrian packaging manufacturer entered the Southeast Asian market in 2000 when it opened an in-house operation at Unilever Thailand. It inaugurated its first Thai packaging plant in Prachinburi in 2004. Alpla is now expanding its capacity in the Southeast Asian country with a 24,000 square […]

Feb 14, 2025

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Plastic Pipe Market Poised for 3% Annual Growth

Demand for plastic pipe, particularly in North America, is poised for solid growth in the near future, according to a new market report by German industry analyst Ceresana. The new, sixth-edition “Market Study: Plastic Pipes” projects 3% average annual growth in the plastic pipe segment, varying by region, as well as by materials and applications. […]

Dec 4, 2023
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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s launch of SAM-C robots instantly attracts positive customer feedback and sales

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s launch of SAM-C robots instantly attracts positive customer feedback and sales Schwaig, December 2021 – After the world premiere of the new SAM-C robots at Fakuma, interest in the first in-house automation solution from Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, Schwaig (SDG), continues unabated. The two handle & place systems were the […]

Feb 3, 2022
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SABIC PIONEERS WITH NEW LNP™ ELCRIN™ IQ COMPOUNDS USING PRE-CONSUMER RECYCLED GLASS FIBER TO ACCELERATE CARBON NEUTRALITY

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, launched today new LNP™ ELCRIN™ WF006XXPiQ compound and LNP ELCRIN WF0061XPiQ compound, the first two grades in a new portfolio of materials that incorporate pre-consumer recycled glass fiber diverted from the waste stream of industrial processes. These polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) compounds, each reinforced with 30 percent pre-consumer […]

Feb 3, 2022
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Jörg Krüger appointed CEO of Synova

Maassluis, The Netherlands, January 13, 2022 – Synova, an advanced technology company focused on production of high value chemicals such as olefins and BTX from waste, announced today the appointment of Jörg Krüger as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Krüger brings with him substantial experience and a strong network in the chemical industry spanning over 30 […]

Feb 3, 2022

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ISRI Plastics Recycling Specifications April 2023 Polypropylene Rigid Changes

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), both based in Washington, say they have worked together to make modifications to plastic scrap grades used in trading by members of both organizations. The changes to the ISRI Specifications and to the APR Model Bale Specifications were the result of […]

Nov 20, 2023
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PLASTICS Report: Plastics Machinery Shipments Grew in Third Quarter

PLASTICS Report: Plastics Machinery Shipments Grew in Third Quarter (PLASTICS) today announced that shipments of primary plastics machinery (injection molding and extrusion) in North America increased in the third quarter according to the statistics compiled and reported by PLASTICS’ Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES). The preliminary estimate of shipment value from reporting companies totaled $333.8 […]

Nov 9, 2023
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World’s smallest piezoresistive, media-isolated pressure sensor – launched by Kistler Winterthur, April 2022

World’s smallest piezoresistive, media-isolated pressure sensor – launched by Kistler Winterthur, April 2022 Kistler’s new 4017A piezoresistive absolute pressure sensor combines excellent measuring features with universal applicability. Thanks to its compactness, innovative design and outstanding media compatibility it is optimal for use in engine development as well as hydraulic and pneumatic applications, in both hot […]

Apr 29, 2022
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Ascend to expand compound production to Latin America

Ascend to expand compound production to Latin America HOUSTON – December 8, 2021 – Ascend Performance Materials has announced plans to purchase a compounding facility in San Jose Iturbide, Mexico, growing its global footprint and expanding production capacity for high-performance engineered materials. The purchase agreement includes the assets of DM Color Mexicana, a joint venture […]

Feb 3, 2022
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