Chem Courier: Polypropylene market in Poland during the summer season - situation analysi
In August, the contract price of propylene is expected to fall, which will automatically translate into lower polypropylene prices
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Wacker presents new high-consistency silicone rubber for composite insulators
Wacker is all set to unveil a new high-consistency silicone rubber for the production of composite insulators with extruded silicone housing at the next K 2025 International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber. The new product is supplied as a 2K addition curing system and is suitable for extrusion manufacturing processes, in particular spiral extrusion
Giving courage - renowned women speak and discuss at and with Arburg
On 17 July 2025, the Frauen@Arburg network held an event at the company headquarters in Lossburg, Germany, on the topic of courage. Katrin Wolf, Managing Director of the family-owned company Wolf Produktionssysteme in Freudenstadt, and Isabel Diaz Rohr, member of the Arburg Advisory Board, highlighted exciting aspects in their presentations.
Reusable tableware made of specialty plastic Ultrason
Japanese plastic products manufacturer Kyoraku uses BASF polyethersulfone’s original honey color as design feature in its unique Amberware design concept.
Transforming a vision into reality - Krones at drinktec 2025
Resources are becoming increasingly scarce, the markets ever more agile and processes ever more complex. In this dynamic world, holistically conceived systems that provide a smart combination of technology, data and artificial intelligence are needed more than ever in order to upgrade efficiency levels, respond to changes with the requisite flexibility and save valuable resources.
ARA, Bernegger and GreenDot develop a new plastics recycling facility in Upper Austria
The high-tech TriPlast sorting plant in Ennshafen has been making a significant contribution to the Austrian circular economy since it went into operation a year ago - and is exceeding expectations.
Innovia presents monomaterials to meet PPWR at Fachpack 2025
Innovia Films, a pioneer in materials science that manufactures BOPP films for packaging, labels, graphics and tobacco products, will be showcasing its recently launched full range of innovative mono-material polypropylene solutions that are PPWR compliant and engineered for advanced recyclability.
Plastics Recycling Show Asia announces Shanghai location for 2026
In response to exhibitor and visitor feedback - and to further expand the event’s regional reach - the organisers of PRS Asia are delighted to announce that the 2026 edition will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai, China from 3–5 November 2026.
ENGEL presents the world's first rear-end-lights featuring clearmelt without hard coating
A new generation of decorative and functionalised rear-end-lights is about to enter series production. At K 2025, ENGEL will present the complete manufacturing process for the first time.
The future of extrusion - significant material savings and smart process control
At the K trade fair in Düsseldorf from October 15 to 19, Promix Solutions will be presenting solutions for mixing, foaming and cooling for the plastics industry in Hall 9, Stand E18. The focus is on raw material savings with the Microcell Technology and real-time monitoring and process control with the Visco-P inline viscometer.
Colour, function, progress - masterbatches for tomorrow's challenges
Whether colour, function or sustainability - AF-Color will be presenting innovative solutions for technically demanding plastics at K 2025.
MEAF Xtender technology revolutionizes rPET film & sheet production
At the K 2025, held in Düsseldorf, Germany from October 8 to 15, MEAF Machines will launch its new Xtender technology.
