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Arburg manufactures high-tech masks

After Arburg started producing protective glasses on Allrounder injection moulding machines at its headquarters in Lossburg (Germany) in mid-April, the mechanical engineering company has now launched an additional project to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

2020-05-13 injection moulding

COVID - 19: Is the future more plastic?

Now, while we are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, plastics use is increasing again. But, while the pandemic is just temporary, plastic pollution will be long lasting, says Dr Fengwei (David) Xie from WMG, University of Warwick.

2020-05-13 waste and pollution

Melt delivery equipment from Nordson helps meet urgent need for non-woven sheet

German and Chinese Manufacturers of melt blown PP have ordered many BKG® Gear Pumps and Screen Changers needed to ensure medical purity for masks and other PPE

2020-05-13 machine industry

Ineos Styrolution supports the University Erlangen-Nuremberg to contribute to the fight against COVID-19

Ineos Styrolution has provided free product to the University Erlangen-Nuremberg to produce 100,000 pairs of protective glasses for frontline healthcare workers in local hospitals.

2020-05-13 chemical industry

Plastic packaging still confronting sustainability challenges

The coronavirus has only helped to underscore the importance of plastic packaging when it comes to keeping food contamination-free and to preserving its freshness and usability for longer.

2020-05-13 packagings

RKW supports various local health care initiatives

RKW takes its social responsibility seriously and supports the health care system with donations and other initiatives at various company locations.

2020-05-12 polymer industry

Interplas postponed to 2021 with the promise of “bigger and better”

Rapid News Group has announced the decision to postpone Interplas, the UK’s flagship event for the plastics industry, to 2021.

2020-05-05 fairs

Clear profile and new brand image at Fachpack 2021

Despite all the uncertainty right now, one thing is definite: the date for Fachpack 2021. The European trade fair for packaging, technology and processing will take place as planned at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 28 to 30 September 2021.

2020-05-05 fairs

DuPont donates vital PPE to COVID-19 frontline workers

DuPont, a leading manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), has donated 50,000 protective garments to COVID-19 frontline workers in Europe’s most affected countries.

2020-05-04 chemical industry

Südpack films promote safe and dependable supply

The current SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19-pandemic has underscored it once again: protecting sensitive, vital products remains the key contribution that packaging solutions make to sustainability.

2020-04-30 packaging industry

Scanfill AB and Plast Petter AB in new collaboration

Packaging company Scanfill is adjusting the production for a brand new market. The company will produce up to half a million face shields together with Plast Petter AB - every week.

2020-04-29 polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

Valves for respiratory masks produced on a machine from Wittmann Battenfeld

Oldrati, based in Villongo, Italy, uses its expertise in manufacturing full-face snorkeling masks for the fight against COVID-19. For several weeks now, this company has been producing high-quality respiratory masks for use in hospitals.

2020-04-29 machine industry