Think green, act smart, extrude responsibly
With the motto “Green, Smart, Responsible,” the K Show 2025 is sending a strong signal to future plastic processing.
Circular economy
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Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe launches new advanced recycled plastic production
The Ineos cracker in Lavera, France, has received the first deliveries of pyrolysis oil made from recycled plastic waste that it will use to make virgin-quality polymers.
Tobias Baur and Alessandro Grassi confirmed as new Euromap Presidency
Today, on occasion of the Euromap General Assembly in Stuttgart, Germany, the European plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers have elected their new presidency.
Tomra Recycling appoints Katrin Fricke as its new Head and Executive Vice President
Tomra Recycling has announced the appointment of Katrin Fricke as its new Executive Vice President and Head of Tomra Recycling, effective June 1, 2025. Katrin succeeds Dr. Volker Rehrmann, who earlier this year announced his retirement from Tomra after an exceptional career spanning over two decades with the business.
Edvanced Recycling: EREMA redefines plastics recycling
More than 40 years of experience, combined with advanced plastics recycling solutions proven in the real world, are the basis for EREMA customers consistently producing high-quality recycled pellets that meet precise quality specifications, from food and cosmetic grade to more straightforward applications.
kp Infinity receives APR approval and launches in North America
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions, announces the launch of its award-winning kp Infinity foodservice packaging in North America, following the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Design validation.
VDMA “The Power of Plastics Forum” at K 2025
The machinery and equipment manufacturers’ association will again present itself with a special area and extensive programme on the outdoor premises of K 2025.
Borealis creates first comprehensive reusable cup system
The Messe Düsseldorf (Düsseldorf Exhibition Center) will use reusable cups at all restaurants and bars throughout K 2025, made from Borealis modified polypropylene for foam, which is produced using chemically recycled feedstock based on OMV’s ReOil technology.
BASF and trinamiX present solutions supporting textile circularity
trinamiX GmbH and BASF SE with loopamid, a recycled polyamide 6 entirely made from textile waste, will jointly present their solutions for textile sorting and circularity at the Textiles Recycling Expo at booth 2341 in hall 3.
Aimplas launches an innovative accelerated biodegradation test
Aimplas has developed a pioneering methodology that enables the biodegradability of plastic materials to be assessed three times faster than conventional testing methods.
The big meeting of the Plastic Recycling Industry!
RePlast Eurasia 2025, the first and only specialised fair of the plastic recycling sector in Türkiye, opened its doors on 8 May at Istanbul Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre. The fair, where important steps are taken for a sustainable future, brings together the leading companies and professionals of the sector from Türkiye and around the world.
Orthomol relies on high-tech & r-PET with solutions from Greiner Packaging
Sustainability as a shared goal: Orthomol is using recycled PET in its vials and plans to further increase this share in the coming years.
