Collaborative Projects News
Tex Plastics developing training academy with Sierra 57 Consult
With a focus on recruitment in both of its plastic injection facilities, Derby-based Tex Plastics has entered into a strategic partnership to develop its own training academy. Read more
6 Apr 2022
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PolyCert Europe and MORE collaborate to achieve CPA targets
The MORE Platform and PolyCert Europe will join forces to facilitate and ensure that the reporting process meets the standards required. Read more
17 Mar 2022
AIPIA and Packaging Europe connect to fast-track Smart Packaging development
AIPIA (the Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Association) and Packaging Europe have entered into a strategic partnership aiming to accelerate uptake of smart packaging innovation across FMCG at every stage of supply chains and retail. Read more
2 Feb 2022
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Trade bodies advocating development of functioning circular economy for plastics
Companies from Germany’s plastics and recycling sector want to work together to establish a functioning circular economy. Read more
6 Jan 2022
Midlands manufacturers join forces to inspire national manufacturing revolution
Over 50 of the Midlands’ leading manufacturers met in Leicester today to discuss the sector's role in levelling up the UK. Read more
30 Nov 2021
Norner
Norner’s new Polymer Exploration Centre is complete
The building of Norner’s new technology centre is complete and the company will be ‘moving in’ over the course of the next few months. Read more
23 Nov 2021
Borealis
New renewable addition at Borealis’ Linz facility to help boost sustainability
Austrian energy giant VERBUND has helped install one of Upper Austria’s largest photovoltaic (PV) rooftop arrays at Borealis’ production location in Linz. Read more
18 May 2022
Primo
Denmark-based profile extruder to establish new technology centre
Plastic profiles extrusion specialist Primo is looking to establish a new technology and innovation centre in Tistrup, Jutland, later this year. Read more
17 May 2022
Perstorp to be acquired by Malaysian market player
Specialty chemicals company Perstorp Group is to be acquired by Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), a Malaysian company which has edged further into the polymers market in recent years via acquisitions, as well as its own resin portfolio. Read more
17 May 2022
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Geopolitics having ‘unprecedented’ impact on industry
Both the European Polycarbonate Sheet Extruders (EPSE) and VDMA have expressed considerable concerns that the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and resulting energy crisis has impacted the industries on an unprecedented economic level. Read more
17 May 2022
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PolyCert Europe approves two additional certification schemes
PolyCert Europe has announced that the Germany-based DIN CERTCO and France-based IPC by LNE certification schemes have been approved. Read more
11 May 2022
British Plastics Federation unveils fresh new look
The British Plastics Federation has today revealed a new logo, alongside a completely refreshed website, representing a major branding change for the trade association. Read more
11 May 2022
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Borealis
New renewable addition at Borealis’ Linz facility to help boost sustainability
Austrian energy giant VERBUND has helped install one of Upper Austria’s largest photovoltaic (PV) rooftop arrays at Borealis’ production location in Linz. Read more
18 May 2022
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BPF to explore biobased and biodegradable technology
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is hosting an online, half-day seminar on 19 May called ‘Bioplastics: Advances in Biobased and Biodegradable Technology’. Read more
9 May 2022
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PolyCert Europe approves two additional certification schemes
PolyCert Europe has announced that the Germany-based DIN CERTCO and France-based IPC by LNE certification schemes have been approved. Read more
11 May 2022
How to help customers navigate the Plastics Packaging Tax
It’s clear that the Plastics Packaging Tax will have an impact on the plastics industry – but what about its buyers? Amanda Stokes, UK senior account manager at clear packaging manufacturer HLP Klearfold, gives her account. Read more
11 Apr 2022
Schenck Process
Schenck Process and Storm Reply discuss digital transformation
As part of its in-house summit starting on 11 May, Amazon Web Services (AWS) invites the cloud community to spotlight its customers’ success stories. Read more
9 May 2022
Italy’s new plastics show opens with exclusive focus on sustainability
Greenplast, a new exhibition dedicated to materials, technologies, and converting processes for plastics and rubber, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability, recovery and recycling, opened its doors in Milan this morning. Read more
3 May 2022
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Ensuring Compliance with ASTM STANDARDS for Mechanical Testing of Plastics and Composites
Shimadzu’s AGX Series Universal Test Machines will help you to evaluate plastics and CFRPs according to several ASTM methods. Download their White Paper to discover how. Read more
22 Apr 2021
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DeltaMax, by improving polypropylene’s impact strength and melt flow, helps to optimise processing, while enabling a greater use of recycled PP
Making an impact: Milliken's latest performance modifiers enhance virgin ICP and rPP resin without compromise Read more