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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
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Strike action at Felixstowe Port: How manufacturers can mitigate impact
Andy Coussins, Senior Vice President and Head of International Sales at leading ERP company Epicor comments on the growing threat of UK strike action. Read more
1 Aug 2022
Why a participation-based safety culture is essential for plastic manufacturing safety
Billy O’Brien, Chartered Member of the Institution of Safety and Health (CMIOSH) for EcoOnline, explores how plastics professionals can create a participatory safety culture. Read more
10 Jun 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
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Covestro invests in the production of more sustainable polycarbonates in Asia Pacific
Covestro has announced plans to set up its first dedicated line for the mechanical recycling of polycarbonates at its integrated site in Shanghai. Read more
19 Aug 2022
Constantia Flexibles acquires FFP Packaging Solutions
Vienna-based flexible packaging manufacturer Constantia Flexibles has signed an agreement on to acquire UK-based flexible packaging supplier FFP Packaging Solutions. Read more
15 Aug 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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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Become a plastics pro: Six injection moulding arenas you need to master
US-based injection moulding solutions provider RJG, Inc. Describes the six steps injection moulding specialists can take to become a 'plastics pro'. Read more
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Become a plastics pro: Six injection moulding arenas you need to master
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