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Recyclable PVC to remain polymer of choice for medical devices
PVC is the most used polymer for single use medical devices and will retain its position in the years to come, according to a new market study conducted by Global Market Insights Inc. Read more
14 Sep 2021
Paul Stringer
Swedish Plastic Recycling to invest in state-of-the-art facility
Site Zero, which will be situated in Motala, Sweden, will be capable of recycling all plastic packaging from Swedish households without CO2 emissions. Read more
31 Aug 2021
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Artekno Ocean Utö cooler boxes contain 15 per cent EPP maritime industry waste
JSP’s Finnish customer, Artekno has launched the first range of cooler boxes made from ARPRO 35 Ocean expanded polypropylene (EPP), which is being hailed as a sustainable choice for cleaner oceans as it contains 15 per cent maritime industry waste. Read more
13 Jul 2021
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DSM and Fibrant reduce GHG emissions for Akulon PA6 with EcoLactam
DSM and Fibrant have accomplished of a significant reduction in the GHG emission of Caprolactam and thus of PA6 as produced in Europe by July 2021. Read more
7 Jul 2021
Indorama Ventures’ new recycling facility to recycle two billion PET plastic bottles annually
Thailand-based Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL) has announced it will build a facility in Karawang, West Java, Indonesia, to recycle almost two billion plastic bottles a year in support of the government’s plan to reduce ocean debris. Read more
6 Jul 2021
Ioniqa scores ‘Strong Positive’ Lux Research score
Ioniqa is the first of numerous new chemical recyclers to reach an industrial scale. Their production at a new facility in the Netherlands is being optimised and ramped up to the full 10,000 tpa capacity over the next year. Read more
2 Jul 2021
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Meusburger: A case study in all-round service
Finding the right supplier is not always easy. But the company MERSEN didn’t have to search long. Their ideal partner is located directly in their region. Read more
16 Sep 2021
MP holds sustainability, skills and productivity talks with Sumitomo (SHI) Demag team
Member of Parliament for Aylesbury Rob Butler recently swung by Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s headquarters in Stoke Mandeville for a visit. Read more
15 Sep 2021
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Recyclable PVC to remain polymer of choice for medical devices
PVC is the most used polymer for single use medical devices and will retain its position in the years to come, according to a new market study conducted by Global Market Insights Inc. Read more
14 Sep 2021
JEFFREY S MILLER
Taghleef adds Davis-Standard liquid coating line for OPP films
Taghleef Industries has installed a custom Davis-Standard liquid coating line at its facility in Terre Haute, Indiana, US, to support new markets in coated OPP films. Read more
10 Sep 2021
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European plastics producers call for mandatory EU recycled content target
PlasticsEurope endorses the objective of preventing and reducing excessive packaging and packaging waste and welcomes the revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD). Read more
9 Sep 2021
Paul Stringer
Swedish Plastic Recycling to invest in state-of-the-art facility
Site Zero, which will be situated in Motala, Sweden, will be capable of recycling all plastic packaging from Swedish households without CO2 emissions. Read more
31 Aug 2021
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European plastics producers call for mandatory EU recycled content target
PlasticsEurope endorses the objective of preventing and reducing excessive packaging and packaging waste and welcomes the revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD). Read more
9 Sep 2021
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Quo vadis, single-use plastics?
EPPM asked Squire Patton Boggs’ European Public Policy Practice Specialist Ken Huestebeck how the EU’s SUP Directive will affect the industry and consumers. Read more
15 Jul 2021
Ru-bix to launch new sustainable and hybrid tooling board ranges at Advanced Engineering
Ru-bix, a specialist manufacturer of polyurethane tooling boards, will be launching a new range of sustainable, bio-based and hybrid tooling boards at the Advanced Engineering Show. Read more
15 Sep 2021
Four Shows With One Badge to Reunite the Manufacturing Industry
Rapid News Group and the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) are teaming up to offer visitors full access to four leading industrial events in one place. Read more
7 Sep 2021
Meusburger
Meusburger: A case study in all-round service
Finding the right supplier is not always easy. But the company MERSEN didn’t have to search long. Their ideal partner is located directly in their region. Read more
16 Sep 2021
JEFFREY S MILLER
Taghleef adds Davis-Standard liquid coating line for OPP films
Taghleef Industries has installed a custom Davis-Standard liquid coating line at its facility in Terre Haute, Indiana, US, to support new markets in coated OPP films. Read more
10 Sep 2021
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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