Reusable tableware made of specialty plastic Ultrason
Japanese plastic products manufacturer Kyoraku uses BASF polyethersulfone’s original honey color as design feature in its unique Amberware design concept.
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Transforming a vision into reality - Krones at drinktec 2025
Resources are becoming increasingly scarce, the markets ever more agile and processes ever more complex. In this dynamic world, holistically conceived systems that provide a smart combination of technology, data and artificial intelligence are needed more than ever in order to upgrade efficiency levels, respond to changes with the requisite flexibility and save valuable resources.
ARA, Bernegger and GreenDot develop a new plastics recycling facility in Upper Austria
The high-tech TriPlast sorting plant in Ennshafen has been making a significant contribution to the Austrian circular economy since it went into operation a year ago - and is exceeding expectations.
Plastics Recycling Show Asia announces Shanghai location for 2026
In response to exhibitor and visitor feedback - and to further expand the event’s regional reach - the organisers of PRS Asia are delighted to announce that the 2026 edition will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai, China from 3–5 November 2026.
Stadler delivers state-of-the-art sorting plant for Stockholm Vatten och Avfall
The new Resursutvinning Stockholm MSW sorting plant, designed and built by Stadler for Sweden’s largest water and waste utility, is a highly automated, high-throughput facility that supports Stockholm’s environmental strategy, enabling the efficient recovery of recyclable materials and organic waste while reducing CO2 emissions.
Weima W5.22 shredder, dewatering technology & digital services at K 2025
No other material is under as much pressure worldwide as plastic. Stricter regulations, rising energy and raw material costs and increasingly ambitious targets in the circular economy are presenting processors and recyclers with growing challenges.
hubergroup Print Solutions launches water-based inks and varnishes
Modern packaging is more than just protection - it is a canvas for creative expression. With the modular Hydro-X Contact system, hubergroup Print Solutions introduces a new generation of water-based inks and overprint varnishes that unlock exceptional creative freedom.
Kraiburg TPE sets strong accents in the development of new compounds
Soon after it was founded in 1952, the “K” established itself as the world's leading trade fair for the manufacture and processing of plastics and rubber. The extensive three-year cycle in which it has been held ever since ensures an enormously high density of information and innovation within the overall show of exhibits on display there.
Smart Recycling strengthens circular economy
With Smart Recycling, the Wittmann Group is bringing its full system solution expertise into play. The product packages boost both efficiency and quality standards of in-line recycling.
Single-screw vs. twin-screw extruders
With innovative technology, MAS sets new standards in the recycling industry. Discover a versatile system solutions!
Düsseldorf will once again become a hub for the circular economy on March 2026
Following its successful debut in March 2025, the date for the next Circular Valley Convention is now set. On March 11 and 12, 2026, the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf will once again be turning into the meeting place for experts from business, science, politics, and society committed to actively shaping the transition to a circular economy.
Wittmann Group opens new technology center in Nuremberg
At the beginning of July, Wittmann Battenfeld Deutschland opened its expanded and redesigned application technology center at its Nuremberg site with a customer event.
