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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).

New SABIC specialty materials for automotive at PIAE 2026

New SABIC specialty materials for automotive at PIAE 2026

At PIAE 2026, SABIC presented new LNP ELCRIN SLX compounds with PCR content and the thermally conductive LNP KONDUIT WTF2C, as well as other specialty materials for use in ADAS systems, lighting and electric vehicle structures.

ENGEL presents the world's largest injection moulding machine duo 12000 US

ENGEL presents the world's largest injection moulding machine duo 12000 US

ENGEL has developed the two-platen injection moulding machine duo 12000 US with a clamping force of 110,000 kN, designed for producing large-scale parts with a projected area of more than 2.5 m². The solution opens up new possibilities for lightweight design, functional integration and replacing traditional materials with plastics.

Recycled plastics as an opportunity for EU feedstock stability

Recycled plastics as an opportunity for EU feedstock stability

The European plastics industry is losing its share in global production, creating risks for the EU's feedstock autonomy. Experts indicate that one of the key elements for improving supply security may be the development of the circular plastics market, including recyclates.

New plastics recycling training centre in Mumbai

New plastics recycling training centre in Mumbai

EREMA and AIPMA/AMTEC are launching a new plastics recycling training centre in Mumbai, focused on practical training for operators and supervisors for India’s growing recycling sector.

Ducona expands sauce production with Sidel blow-moulding

Ducona expands sauce production with Sidel blow-moulding

Ducona Holland BV has installed a Sidel SBO 8 EvoBlow blow-moulding machine with preferential heating technology for the production of flat PET containers for sauces, increasing efficiency and reducing material consumption.