Brazilian PCR Resin at PRS - traceability and positive socio-environmental impact
The goal of the Brazilian company is to reach the European recycling industry with its 100% post-consumer recycled resins, including the innovative Blue Ocean.
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Crisis in EU plastic recycling
The European Union’s plastic recycling industry is at a breaking point. A sharp decline in domestic production, increased imports, and rising economic pressures are forcing company closures.
Food vacuum system containers use SABIC's circular PP
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, reports that B!POD, a business unit of SAES Getters, has selected SABIC’s OBP-based polypropylene resin as the material for their containers.
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.
Envalior presents high performance thermoplastics at the PIAE conference
Envalior will present its latest materials innovations, focusing on electromobility, lightweighting, sustainability, and safety and comfort, at the Plastics in Automotive Engineering (PIAE) conference organized by the Association of German Engineers.
Elix Polymers recognises Repsol as the 2024 best supplier of the year
Elix Polymers, the leading global thermoplastics manufacturer, has recognised the excellence, proactivity, commitment, flexibility and service provided by Repsol, awarding it the “Elix Polymers Outstanding Performance Award 2024”.
Erema launches new version of standard recycling machine
Erema is expanding the portfolio of its ReadyMac plastics recycling system by introducing the new ReadyMac 500 "Heavy Duty" version.
World’s largest plastics recycling event opens in Amsterdam
The world’s largest event dedicated to plastic recycling - Plastics Recycling Show Europe - will take place next week at RAI Amsterdam, on April 1-2.
Arburg Technology Days 2025
Customers, partners, Arburg - the world of plastics was full of enthusiasm for the Technology Days 2025. Around 4,000 customers from 44 nations visited Lossburg from 19 to 21 March to experience Arburg as a strong solution partner and trendsetter in the plastics industry.
Venator launches TMP- and TME-free Tioxide TR81 pigment
Venator, a leading supplier of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has introduced a TMP- and TME-free Tioxide TR81 grade, the first in a series of reformulated titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments.
SABIC & CJ Cheiljedang with rice packaging bowls made with 25% certified renewable PP
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has announced that a food-contact grade of its Trucircle portfolio of certified renewable polypropylene (PP) resins is used in the production of Hetbahn instant white rice packaging bowls by CJ CheilJedang.
Biesterfeld takes over distribution of Elastollan TPU in the Nordics
International distributor Biesterfeld is to receive additional distribution mandates for BASF's Elastollan Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers.
