Reifenhäuser at Chinaplas 2025
At Chinaplas 2025, the Reifenhäuser Group will present its latest technological innovations for the efficient and sustainable production of plastic films.
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kp Elite trays achieve groundbreaking TCEP endorsement
Klöckner Pentaplast has achieved Tray Circularity Evaluation Platform (TCEP) endorsement for its flagship kp Elite range of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) trays, as the platform cements its position as Europe's leading benchmark for PET tray recyclability assessment.
Intelligent mould interlinking - RFID technology in a new form
Hasco hot runner has taken a decisive step forward with digital interlinking in mouldmaking: With immediate effect, the proven RFD chip A5910/… will be integrated in a high-grade printed aluminium tag, supplementing the hot runner systems.
Italy at Chinaplas
The 37th edition of Chinaplas will feature around forty Italian companies in the nearly 1,300-square-metre national pavilion organised by Amaplast, the trade association representing approximately 170 manufacturers of machinery, equipment, and moulds for plastics and rubber.
Vecoplan at Plastpol 2025
Vecoplan will present the innovative VIZ 1300 with HiTorc and automatically adjustable counter knives at the Plastpol international plastics trade fair in Kielce, Poland.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 winners announced at PRS Europe
The winners of the eighth annual Plastics Recycling Awards Europe were announced today at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
Cellasto and Össur collaborate to enhance performance in foot prosthesis
At Chinaplas 2025, BASF will present the Pro-Flex Terra foot prosthesis, co-created with the leading global prosthetic provider, Össur.
SI Group to showcase polymer additive innovations at Chinaplas 2025
SI Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, pharmaceuticals, and chemical intermediates, will showcase its latest innovations in polymer additive technologies at Chinaplas 2025.
New possibilities for challenging E&E parts with specialty plastic Ultrason D
For challenging E&E components with special requirements, BASF has now developed the high-flow Ultrason D 1010 G6 U40.
Against hydrolytic degradation: durable PPAs for components in harsh environments
For durable parts requiring special thermal management, BASF expands its portfolio of Ultramid Advanced T1000. The polyphthalamide (PPA) range based on polyamide 6T/6I now also includes optimized grades with high hydrolysis resistance (HR) and high purity.
interpack 2026 is fully booked - the Hot Topics have been defined
With a clear year’s run-up, the course is set for interpack: the Hot Topics are in place with Smart Manufacturing, Innovative Materials and Future Skills, and they reflect the sector’s most pressing challenges and drivers of innovation.
A moderate slowdown offset by structural solidity for Amaplast member companies
The Italian plastics and rubber machinery industry experienced a mix of highs and lows in 2024, as shown in the year-end report prepared by the Mecs Study Centre based on foreign trade data gathered by ISTAT.
