Communicating sustainability through plastics: colour, materials & finish
An assessment by Chris Lefteri, internationally recognised expert in the field of material design and organiser of the guided tours at K 2025.
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Successful participation at Plastpol 2025: BOY receives special trade fair award
The BOY representative 1.Plastcompany Poland made a strong showing at the Plastpol international trade fair for plastics and rubber processing in Kielce.
ENGEL opens new Tech Centre in Frauenfeld
With a festive ceremony and around 140 guests from the Swiss plastics industry, ENGEL has opened a new Tech Centre at its site in Frauenfeld. The inauguration also marks the 50th anniversary of ENGEL’s business operations in Switzerland.
All-electric investments reach new peak for multi-component moulder
Nestled beneath the ridges of the Ore mountains in Germany are two plants manufacturing thousands of multi-material components for OEMs daily. With an additional site recently opened in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, Hugo Stiehl Kunststofftechnik GmbH (HSK) invested in 10 injection moulding machines from the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag IntElect series.
Edvanced Recycling: EREMA redefines plastics recycling
More than 40 years of experience, combined with advanced plastics recycling solutions proven in the real world, are the basis for EREMA customers consistently producing high-quality recycled pellets that meet precise quality specifications, from food and cosmetic grade to more straightforward applications.
PMT exhibition draws global attention
The 2025 Plastics, Rubber & Composite Material Fair Taiwan (PMT) officially opened June 4 at the ICC Tainan.
Stadler appoints Julia Stadler as Co-Chief executive officer
Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH, the globally active German company specializing in the planning, production, and assembly of turnkey recycling and sorting plants, proudly announces the appointment of Julia Stadler as Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2025.
Borealis invests in a new production line
Borealis has decided to invest over EUR 100 million in a new production line for innovative recyclable foam-based polypropylene at its Burghausen site in Germany.
Reduce costs and increase the quality of plastic products with BGS technology
In the field of plastics processing, there is a growing demand for materials with enhanced mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. At the same time, manufacturers face pressure to reduce costs and product prices.
Elix Polymers presents new colour trends for several industries
Elix Polymers has developed a range of new colours inspired by the latest trends and tailored to meet the specific requirements of various industries. These innovative colours can be produced using different resins from the Elix Polymers product portfolio, including ABS, ABS/PC and PC/ABS.
kp Infinity receives APR approval and launches in North America
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions, announces the launch of its award-winning kp Infinity foodservice packaging in North America, following the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Design validation.
Borealis and Borouge expand global XLPE and Semicon capacity
By the end of 2027, Borealis and Borouge will have doubled their ability to serve the most demanding power cable applications, enabling their customers to deliver on the energy transition.
