Collaborative Projects News
Wittmann
A view of the new Wittmann supplied cleanroom at Polymermedics
The Wittmann-Polymermedics partnership has allowed Polymermedics to convert a wing of its legacy St Austell site into a Class 7 Cleanroom for demanding medical applications. This project is shortlisted for the 2024 PIA Awards. Read more
13 Nov 2024
AIMPLAS
The ReBioCycle Project: Upcycling solutions for bioplastics
The new EU-funded ReBioCycle Project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs. They will focus on mechanical recycling, chemical recycling and enzymatic recycling. Read more
13 Nov 2024
Biesterfeld
Biesterfeld obtains distribution rights for Delrin POM across EMEA
Biesterfeld and Delray are celebrating another milestone in their collaboration. The former has been granted distribution rights for the acetal homopolymer Delrin across EMEA, meaning it can now offer the complete product portfolio. Read more
11 Nov 2024
Axil and Versalift
Elevating sustainability: The Axil-Versalift's partnership and its impact on the plastic industry
In this Q&A, Editor Giulia Daniele discusses the key pillars of the Axil-Versalift partnership and what it means for the two companies’ future with Axil Contract Manager Richard Rippon and Communications Manager Rebecca Miller. Read more
6 Nov 2024
AIMPLAS & ARBURG
AIMPLAS & ARBURG: A new partnership
ARBURG and AIMPLAS' collaboration aims to support the development of research in materials for additive manufacturing with applications in areas such as medicine. Read more
30 Oct 2024
ELMET
A joint effort: ELMET, Momentive and Sumitomo (SHI) Demag at Fakuma 2024
ELMET, Momentive and Sumitomo (SHI) Demag joined forces in developing, producing and processing liquid silicone rubber (LSR). The end result of this collaboration is the Drip Guard spoon holder to prevent drips from falling on the work surface. Read more
15 Oct 2024
MACPAC
MACPAC appoints new Sales Engineer
Macpac appointed Andy Cutler as the new Sales Engineer. He boasts over 20 years in thermoformed packaging, aligning with the company's growth strategy. Read more
19 Nov 2024
AIMPLAS
The ECOFAP Project: Recycling leather scraps from footwear manufacturing
The ECOFAP research project will help solve the problem of recycling leather scraps from footwear manufacturing, which would otherwise be sent to landfill. The aim is to reduce waste and lower the environmental impact. Read more
18 Nov 2024
BPF
BPF's 'Equipment Effectiveness' guide
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has released an Equipment Effectiveness guide, which aims to help the UK plastics industry compete within the global market. Read more
15 Nov 2024
Europlaz
Europlaz targets £1million opportunity with Regulatory Affairs appointment
Europlaz announced completion of a £3.5m investment drive in new machinery and technology, and has appointed Alastair Fry as the to new Regulatory Affairs Manager to head up the expanding team. Read more
14 Nov 2024
Wittmann
A view of the new Wittmann supplied cleanroom at Polymermedics
The Wittmann-Polymermedics partnership has allowed Polymermedics to convert a wing of its legacy St Austell site into a Class 7 Cleanroom for demanding medical applications. This project is shortlisted for the 2024 PIA Awards. Read more
13 Nov 2024
AIMPLAS
The ReBioCycle Project: Upcycling solutions for bioplastics
The new EU-funded ReBioCycle Project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs. They will focus on mechanical recycling, chemical recycling and enzymatic recycling. Read more
13 Nov 2024
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AIMPLAS
The ECOFAP Project: Recycling leather scraps from footwear manufacturing
The ECOFAP research project will help solve the problem of recycling leather scraps from footwear manufacturing, which would otherwise be sent to landfill. The aim is to reduce waste and lower the environmental impact. Read more
18 Nov 2024
Fortum Recycling and Waste
INGA: The next generation of sustainable plastics made from CO₂ emissions
Fortum Recycling & Waste introduces INGA, the world’s first biodegradable plastic born entirely from CO₂ . This is hydrophobic, thermoplastic, biodegradable and malleable. It can be recycled and decomposed without leaving harmful microplastics. Read more
12 Nov 2024
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SKZ expands regulatory training of plastics selection with intensive course
The SKZ Plastics Center and the Swiss company Gradical are offering a two-day intensive regulatory course in collaboration from fall 2024. Read more
5 Aug 2024
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Symphony highlights major gap in Plastic Pollution Treaty draft
Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc, the specialists in biodegradable plastics, addresses a major gap in the draft as it fails to address the issue of plastics which get into the open environment and cannot be collected. Read more
22 Apr 2024
BPF
WSBL Ltd celebrates its Energy Award
At the BBF Dinner's award ceremony, Editor Giulia Daniele caught up with Liam Robinson, Technical Manager at WSBL, to discuss the challenges they had to overcome to achieve this milestone and what it means for him and the company’s future. Read more
8 Nov 2024
PRS
First Plastics Recycling Awards India finalists announced
The finalists in the First Plastics Recycling Awards India have been announced and will be presented at the Plastics Recycling Show India from 4-6 December 2024. Read more
6 Nov 2024
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Mauser Packaging Solutions invests to revolutionise sustainable plastic drum manufacture
Investment in multi-layer plastic drum machine expands capacity for growing demand of Infinity Series products manufactured with recycled resin. Read more
White Paper
Accelerate digital transformation in the chemical industry
In this White Paper Nokia look at best practices and use cases to drive productivity, sustainability and worker safety. Click here to download. Read more
10 Mar 2023
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Mauser Packaging Solutions invests to revolutionise sustainable plastic drum manufacture
Investment in multi-layer plastic drum machine expands capacity for growing demand of Infinity Series products manufactured with recycled resin. Read more
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In this Webinar You will be able to discover how to achieve energy savings by lowering chiller usage with adiabatic and direct free air coolers during low ambient conditions. Register today. Read more