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Braunform aims to make and break moulds at K 2022
At K 2022, Braunform will present its patented innovation RotaricE² for compact integration solutions (Hall 1, Booth C26) demonstrated by a mould for a Luer connector, a closure cap with applications in the pharmaceutical industry. Read more
11 Aug 2022
ICIS petrochemicals and plastics index (IPEX) pointing to global price collapse
The monthly ICIS Petrochemical Index (IPEX) is recording a collapse in commodity petrochemical and polymer prices worldwide as economic and cost pressures for the sector mount. Read more
9 Aug 2022
It’s coming home: how global events have reinvigorated reshoring
Recent global events are accelerating reshoring in unexpected ways. Katie Reed, marketing manager at injection moulder BEC Group explores the impact on the UK plastics industry. Read more
4 Aug 2022
Direct from the Director
Philip Law, Director-General of the BPF, tells BP&R about the Federation’s latest activities, including its response to the ‘Big Plastics Count’, and plans for K Show later this year. Read more
4 Aug 2022
How is a new world order going to impact polymer supply?
Mike Boswell – also known as Polymerman – is the Managing Director of UK-based materials distributor Plastribution. Here he looks at the new world order and its impact on polymer prices. Read more
4 Aug 2022
Made Smarter gauges industry attitudes towards investing in new technology
A survey conducted by Made Smarter has found that productivity, efficiency and growth are the key factors for driving UK manufacturing success in the near future. Read more
3 Aug 2022
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Re-framing the future of food-grade polypropylene
Professor Edward Kosior, CEO and Founder of Nextek and NEXTLOOPP, shares his expertise on innovation in plastics and recycling for the food packaging sector. Read more
15 Jul 2022
RecyClass publishes certification scheme for plastics recyclers
RecyClass will extend its scope with the first European-wide audit scheme for plastic recyclers based on EN 15343 and fulfilling the requirements for conformity assessment described in ISO 17065. Read more
30 Jun 2022
ICIS petrochemicals and plastics index (IPEX) pointing to global price collapse
The monthly ICIS Petrochemical Index (IPEX) is recording a collapse in commodity petrochemical and polymer prices worldwide as economic and cost pressures for the sector mount. Read more
9 Aug 2022
Direct from the Director
Philip Law, Director-General of the BPF, tells BP&R about the Federation’s latest activities, including its response to the ‘Big Plastics Count’, and plans for K Show later this year. Read more
4 Aug 2022
Italian manufacturers will be well represented at K 2022
There will be a host of around 400 Italian companies in the plastics and rubber sector registered for K 2022, according to Amaplast. Read more
25 Jul 2022
Alpha and Omega: The Plasmac team aims for a promising K show, from the first to the last day.
Plasmac Sales Director Simon Jay looks forward to exhibiting the company's latest materials handling for recycling solutions. Here he offers a taste of what to expect at the world's biggest plastics and rubber industry trade fair. Read more
14 Jul 2022
Braunform aims to make and break moulds at K 2022
At K 2022, Braunform will present its patented innovation RotaricE² for compact integration solutions (Hall 1, Booth C26) demonstrated by a mould for a Luer connector, a closure cap with applications in the pharmaceutical industry. Read more
11 Aug 2022
Borealis and TotalEnergies JV Baystar fires up latest ethane cracker in Texas
Bayport Polymers LLC (Baystar) , a 50/50 joint venture between Borealis and TotalEnergies, has commenced commercial operations of a new ethane cracker with an annual production capacity of one million tonnes of ethylene. Read more
21 Jul 2022
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