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Intuitive control interface increases ZSK extruder efficiency

Coperion has given its proven CSpro control for ZSK twin screw extruders a new look.

Reifenhäuser consolidates its construction competencies in blown film lines

With effect from July 1, the Reifenhäuser Group is merging its blown-film business units Reifenhäuser Blown Film and Reifenhäuser Blown Film Polyrema, which have so far operated independently, in order to cope with ongoing growth in this sector.

High performance and quality for white goods

Originally developed for high-tech applications, it now also conquers standard segments: the multi-touch roll stack for sheet and board production from battenfeld-cincinnati Germany GmbH based in Bad Oeynhausen.

Ulrich Reifenhäuser inducted into the “Plastics Hall of Fame”

Ten leading personalities from the international plastics industry were recently inducted into the "Plastics Hall of Fame" - one of them is Ulrich Reifenhäuser.

One more successful task for Amut during Covid time

The company cares of the planet, by preventing post-consume PET bottles from being sent to landfill or dispersed into the environment, enabling their reuse and recycling, through various solutions ranging from sorting and washing to extrusion and thermoforming.

Single calender extrusion expertise for the production of waterproofing membranes

Since its establishment in 1958, AMUT has developed a strict cooperation with clients, focusing on their needs and developing custom-engineered solutions, to respond adequately to each specific project requirement

GEA launches high-capacity SKIN thermoforming technology for food items

GEA launches the latest version of its SKIN thermoforming packaging technology: PowerPak SKIN.50.

Reifenhäuser presents sustainable packaging solutions at Chinaplas 2021

After a forced break due to Covid-19, Chinaplas 2021 marks a new start of the trade show season for Reifenhäuser. From April 13 to 16, the specialist in plastics extrusion will exhibit in Hall 10 / Booth G07 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center.

Multi-purpose co-extruders: now also for sheet production

From now on, the successful, standardized and powerful uniEX single screw extruder series from battenfeld-cincinnati Germany GmbH, Bad Oeynhausen, is also available for sheet and board extrusion.

Reifenhäuser Group acquires air cooling ring specialist Kdesign

As of April 2021, the machine and plant manufacturer Reifenhäuser has acquired a majority stake in Kdesign GmbH, a global leader in the manufacture of air cooling rings and measuring systems for blown film extrusion lines.

Coperion delivers extruders to start production at Heroplas

New-to-the-market compounder Heroplas in Spenge, Germany, specializes in the manufacture of Polypropylene (PP), Polyetheylene (PE), Thermoplastic Elastomeres (TPE), Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV), and their polymer blends in very small batches.

A hundred clients have opted for speed

In late 2018, Krones set a benchmark in stretch blow-moulding technology for PET bottles with the introduction of its Contiform 3 Speed, boasting an hourly output so far unique in the sector: 2,750 containers per cavity.

Nordson’s EDI brand celebrates 50 years of global leadership in polymer extrusion

What began in 1971 with a five-person machine shop in this small city of 14,000 is now Nordson Corporation’s global EDI® brand, recognized worldwide for advanced engineering and precision workmanship in the production of flat dies for film, sheet, and coating.

Alpla expediting a bottle cycle in Italy

The global manufacturer of plastic packaging and recycling specialist, the Alpla Group, is investing more than five million euros in an extrusion system for food-grade recycled PET (rPET) made of used PET bottles (so-called post-consumer material) at its site in Anagni.

R&P Polyplastic invests over 3.3 million Euros into expansion of production

Within the frame of a new investment project, R&P Polyplastic – a Russian plastics producer – and KraussMaffei have recently concluded a contract for the delivery of two ZE 80 x 42D BluePower twin-screw extruders to extend the company's production capacity.