Polyethylene market trends in March 2025
The demand for polyethylene decreased in March. Converters, observing the decline in crude oil prices, expect polymer prices to drop in April and are taking a wait-and-see approach.
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Nextek and Coveris join forces to revolutionise the mechanical recycling of plastic films
Sustainability technology leader Nextek and flexible packaging expert Coveris today announce a partnership to transform the mechanical recycling of flexible films with a breakthrough innovation - the COtooCLEAN process.
Packaging waste to packaging now a reality for polyolefins
GreenDot keeps on leading towards circularity of polyolefins for packaging. Latest innovations will be presented at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2025 on April 1 and 2 in Amsterdam.
1,000 Sleevematic labellers built so far
It’s been about 20 years since Krones added the Sleevematic sleeve applicator to its portfolio - and now the company is celebrating a very special milestone: the 1,000th Sleevematic is currently being assembled at Krones’ Neutraubling plant.
Plastpol 2025 - BOY is even represented with four injection moulding machines
BOY representative 1.PLASTCOMPANY Poland will participate in the 29th Plastpol International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber Processing in Kielce, Poland from May 20-23, 2025 (Hall G / Booth 6).
Erema sees growing demand for large-scale PET recycling systems
Demand for high performance solutions for bottle-to-bottle recycling is increasing worldwide. In view of this trend, the specifications for PET recycling machines to handle higher capacities are also growing.
Successful premiere: CVC 2025 exceeds all expectations
The debut of the Circular Valley Convention was a resounding success. Organized by Messe Düsseldorf in cooperation with the Circular Valley Foundation and with scientific support from the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology.
Berry’s reusable cups support returnable cup initiative
Berry Global’s range of reusable plastic cups has been selected for the pioneering Borrow Cup "collaborative returnable cup initiative", which was launched in Glasgow, UK, at the end of January.
Aimplas brought together a hundred professionals from the biotechnology sector
For two days, Aimplas organised and hosted the second edition of the International Seminar on Biotechnology Applied to the Plastics Sector in Valencia, bringing together one hundred international specialists in biotechnology and sustainability.
Discover how AI is transforming the circular use of plastics at the PRSE
The many ways in which artificial intelligence is transforming the circular use of plastics will be showcased at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference at RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands from 1-2 April 2025.
Guangzhou Industrial Technology and Asiamold Select drew crowds
Concurrent manufacturing exhibitions Guangzhou Industrial Technology and Asiamold Select - Guangzhou drew to a successful close on 27 February 2025, bringing together the latest advancements.
Ampacet offers a comprehensive portfolio of PFAS-free processing aids (PPA)
Ampacet offers a comprehensive portfolio of PFAS-free Polymer Processing Aids (PPA), providing an effective alternative to conventional fluorinated PPA masterbatches.
