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GreenDot increases LDPE recycling capacity with entry into the French market

GreenDot increases LDPE recycling capacity with entry into the French market

GreenDot has integrated the French RG Group, adding two mechanical recycling plants for LDPE film and expanding its operational presence in Europe. This step strengthens the recyclate base for converters and brand owners and supports the achievement of recycled content targets in packaging.

Colines and NO.EL at ProPak Vietnam 2026

Colines and NO.EL at ProPak Vietnam 2026

Colines and NO.EL announce their participation in ProPak Vietnam 2026, one of the key events for the processing and packaging industry in Vietnam and Indochina.

Extended native SolidWorks library for tools and moulds

Extended native SolidWorks library for tools and moulds

HASCO has released an extended native SolidWorks library covering a wider range of standard elements for tool and mould construction. The update is intended to streamline the design of prototypes and production moulds directly in the CAD environment.

Haitian International increases revenue by 10% in 2025

Haitian International increases revenue by 10% in 2025

Haitian International, one of the largest manufacturers of plastic injection molding machines, recorded a 10% revenue increase in 2025 to RMB 17.73 billion and a 7.2% rise in profit attributable to shareholders to RMB 3.30 billion.

European associations call for "Made in Europe" rules for recyclates

European associations call for "Made in Europe" rules for recyclates

A group of European industry organisations has called on the European Commission and the Presidency of the Council of the European Union to apply the “Made in Europe” principle to recycled plastic content targets across relevant EU legislation. The signatories are Plastics Recyclers Europe, Recycling Europe, FEAD, Reloop and Green Dot (Der Grüne Punkt).