Key figures within the EU Plastic Recycling Industry and others have joined forces to raise alarm over the European Commission’s draft Clean Industrial State Aid Framework, citing a critical lack of support for circularity measures.
The polypropylene market in Poland has been showing signs of poor activity for an extended period. Market participants point to a decline in orders for finished products, stagnation in the automotive industry in Europe, as well as overall economic slowdown.
The mechanical engineering company Feddem GmbH & Co. KG is handing over a research extruder to the Institute of Plastics and Circular Economy at Leibniz Universität Hannover as part of a partnership.
Perstorp and BRB inaugurated a new innovation hub in Shanghai, China. This advanced laboratory opened on April 17th and will support growth in the region by increasing technical support for customers with a specific focus on the Asian market.
B.I.G. Yarns, a leading designer and manufacturer of polyamide, polypropylene), and polyester carpet yarns for commercial, automotive, residential, and technical applications, is proud to announce a significant investment of €25 million in its French yarn production site.
GreenPlast 2025 is getting ready to welcome an international audience with an edition that is even richer and more forward-looking. Scheduled to take place at Fiera Milano from 27 to 30 May 2025.
The Industry Fair (MIS) has once again established itself as an important platform for the plastics industry. The trade fair opened its doors in Celje from April 8 to 11, 2025. BOY was represented together with its Slovenian representative Uniplast Inzeniring d.o.o.
Using smart plastic d2w masterbatches, plastic products can be manufactured to degrade to an approximate timescale dependent on product needs.
BW Converting announces the launch of its PCMC Meridian Elite+, the latest evolution in laser roll cleaning technology. Designed to set new industry benchmarks, the Meridian Elite+ delivers faster, smarter and more automated roll cleaning, reducing downtime while improving print quality and operational efficiency.
At the turn of the year 2025/2026, the family-owned corporate group Polykemi Group will undergo its next generational shift. It will be time for the third generation to step into top leadership roles.
Tosca, a global leader for 100% reusable and recyclable plastic packaging and pooling solutions, has once again been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by EcoVadis, placing the company in the top 5% of organisations assessed in the past 12 months.
On April 19, FCS held an Open Day event at its new factory in Qianwan, Ningbo, under the theme "Innovation Without Borders, Win-Win Collaboration." FCS joined industry partners, technical experts, and global customers in initiating a wave of innovative sustainable development.
