RecyClass finetunes Design for Recycling Guidelines
New version of the Design for Recycling Guidelines for all plastic packaging streams was released by RecyClass.
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Sidel delivers C’estbon Beverage’s expansion intowater bottle
China Resources C’estbon Beverage Co. Ltd has chosen Sidel's innovative complete line packaging solution to help deliver its expansion in big format water production.
AF-Color at the Fakuma 2024
Thanks to its comprehensive expertise and the continuous expansion of production capacities, AF-Color is one of the leading manufacturers of technically high-quality colour and additive concentrates.
DRD dry cleaning machines in recycler use
In plastics recycling, around 95% of all fractions must first be cleaned before they can be fed into the further recycling and treatment process.
AI enhanced in-mold monitoring improves part quality for products
A new industry consortium called Avidens focuses on real-time detection of anomalies during the molding process allowing in-line adjustments.
Explore the future of compounding at AMI’s Compounding World Expo
The Compounding World Expo Europe is taking place at the Brussels Expo in Belgium on 11-12 September 2024. Returning for the fourth time, this free-to-attend expo and conference brings together industry leaders, experts and enthusiasts from around the globe for two days of learning, inspiration and networking opportunities.
Stadler enhances operations for Vaersa with new light packaging plant inaugurated in Spain
The new facility, inaugurated on the 3rd of July, replaces an existing plant, significantly increasing capacity from 3 t/h to 8 t/h, enhancing its efficiency, and delivering higher-quality recyclable materials.
Stadler addresses the sorting challenge of Refuse Derived Fuel
Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), produced from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), is used as an alternative to fossil fuel as a way of reducing its carbon footprint. The challenge for RDF producers is to guarantee the consistently high quality required for this application.
Unveiling Mondi's FlexiBag Reinforced
Mondi is launching FlexiBag Reinforced, a new range of recyclable and cost-effective PE-based mono-material packaging.
Krones Recycling is spun off as an independent subsidiary company
On 1 July 2024, Krones Recycling GmbH, under the management of Dr Michael Gotsche, commenced business operations with headquarters in Flensburg. The newly founded company takes over all activities relating to plastics recycling, but continues to utilise Krones' global production, sales and service network.
Five figure attendance at Plastics Recycling Show Europe
First time five figure attendance at Plastics Recycling Show Europe. Visitors increase by 32% since last year
Plasma treatment for improved print quality in coding and marking printing
The reliable and abrasion-resistant printing of high-performance plastics poses a challenge for all areas of industry. A typical example of this is the printing of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) in inkjet printing.