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Humans eat a credit card worth of plastic each week

A new study sponsored by the environmental group WWF says that people could be ingesting a credit card sized amount of microplastics every week.

BASF and SIBUR collaborate to develop innovative polymer solutions

Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to seal the commitment from both companies to develop innovative solutions.

Commercial-scale production of bio-based plastic from renewable materials

This collaboration marks the first time bio-based polypropylene and bio-based low-density polyethylene were produced simultaneously at commercial scale.

Customers in Mexico benefit from KHS services

Greater project and customer orientation and a more efficient organizational structure: KHS Mexico has revamped its Service Division and forged a closer network between individual departments such as Project Management and Production.

FachPack 2019: Extensive supporting programme

FachPack, the European trade fair for packaging, processes and technology, will open its doors on 24 September 2019. About 1,600 exhibitors will be on hand in 12 exhibition halls to show their innovations to an expected 45,000 trade visitors.

Plasma technology in 3D printing

In recent years, 3D printing has become increasingly important and is now established as a manufacturing technology in both industry and the private sector.

Boy with perfect applications at the Plastpol

The trade fair team of the Polish Boy representative - 1. Plastcompany - was highly satisfied with this year's plastics exhibition Plastpol in Kielce.

Michael Traxler heads Mould Technology division of Engel

Together with his team, the experienced toolmaker will continue to expand the consulting services internationally to further strengthen the systems business of the injection moulding machine manufacturer worldwide.

Tomra Sorting hosts global conference to focus on recycling plastics

Industry leaders share knowledge on solutions for tackling plastic waste and conference guests see Tomra’s recycling technologies in action.

Wittmann Battenfeld wins award for its CMS

Wittmann Battenfeld was able to convince an independent jury consisting of experts from universities and specialist institutes of the benefits offered by its condition monitoring system (CMS) when used in injection molding machines for processing plastics.

Charbonneaux-Brabant to install a Sidel complete PET line

The rising demand for white vinegar has led Charbonneaux-Brabant, a key player in the packaging of condiments and seasonings, to install a Sidel complete PET line in their new production plant in Vauvert, in the South of France.

Wacker expands silicone elastomer production in China

Wacker inaugurated a new production line for silicone elastomers at its Zhangjiagang site in China.

FachPack 2019: Focus on "environmentally friendly packaging"

Packaging industry demonstrates innovative solutions and discusses new approaches.

Lanxess Adiprene LF technology enables injection molding of cast PU elastomers

Adiprene C930, a unique Low Free MDI based cast urethane from specialty chemicals company LANXESS, has just proven as an appropriate material for being processed via injection molding.

R&P Polyplastic is actively developing the Eastern European market

This year R&P Polyplastic representatives took part in Plastpol for the first time.