Advancing circularity via various approaches
A circular economy is one that is restorative and regenerative by design. It takes “a systemic approach to economic development that is designed to benefit businesses, society, and the environment.”
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Coperion and Coperion K-Tron at Chinaplas 2021
At this year’s Chinaplas (April 13-16, 2021, Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, China) Coperion GmbH, Stuttgart/Germany and Coperion K-Tron will present their latest technologies for plastics processing.
Plastics continues to address demands in building & construction
As an end market, building and construction has long been one of the biggest consumers of plastic and polymer composite materials. Applications are diverse, and range from roofing, decks, siding, fencing and insulation, to pipes, flooring, solar panels, windows and doors, and more.
Chinaplas debuts in Shenzhen
Chinaplas, Asia’s No. 1 plastics and rubber trade fair, will be held in Shenzhen for the first time and it becomes a breakthrough of Shenzhen’s exhibition and convention industry with an exhibition area of 350,000sqm.
Arburg turnkey system at Hannover Messe Digital Edition 2021
The Hannover Messe Digital Edition 2021 will see Arburg present a new turnkey system that is set to raise the bar in aspects of digitalisation, automation and the circular economy in plastics processing.
Fakuma 2021: future issues
In addition to the digital transformation, shifting from a linear to a circular economy is also a key issue for the plastics processing industry. And this is why the 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing is generating special interest.
Eco-consciousness dominating the packaging sector
Environmental factors and sustainability continue to dominate the efforts to develop new types of plastic packaging, as well as, in some cases, alternatives to plastic packaging. Here are just a few recent examples.
Moretto at Chinaplas 2021
From 13th to 16th April, Moretto will exhibit the best technologies and solutions for the plastics processing industry.
Southeast Asia: a growth frontier in the new normal
A US$1-trillion loss from the pandemic, estimated by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), is an expensive lesson to learn for global economies while recovery anticipated remaining lethargic in 2021.
The Sacmi range at Chinaplas 2021
With over 650 machines sold in China, Sacmi is the country’s absolute leader in cap manufacturing solutions that use compression technology. In April the fair will showcase all the latest, with a sharp focus on efficiency and integrated process control.
JEC World 2021 cancelled
This year's edition of JEC World has been cancelled. The event, originally scheduled to take place on March 9-11, 2021, was planned for June 1-3, 2021. The organizers' decision was caused by the uncertain situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arburg at Chinaplas 2021: digitalisation, lightweight construction, efficiency
At Chinaplas, which takes place from 13 to 16 April 2021 in Shenzhen, China, Arburg is presenting its extensive portfolio for plastics processing in hall 10, stand J21.
