Under the motto "Built-in efficiency - compounding technology that combines sustainability with efficiency", the Feddem ICX Technology Days took place on 24 and 25 June 2025 in Niederzissen, at the site of sister company Akro-Plastic GmbH.
K2025 stands as the premier global exhibition for the plastics and rubber industry. This triennial event brings together leading manufacturers, innovators, and experts from across the sector.
The first set of RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols for Automotive and Electrical & Electronic Equipment (EEE) has been published following intense collaboration with the plastic value chain.
The Exolon Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jan Willem Wieringa as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 1, 2025. He succeeds Jens Becker, who has successfully led the company in recent years and is now handing over the reins to his successor.
Under the motto "Pioneering Plastics - Performance. Perfected. For you.", KraussMaffei will showcase its capabilities at K 2025 (Düsseldorf, October 8th -16th) as a comprehensive solution provider along the entire polymer processing value chain.
The annual Assembly of Amaplast - Italy's national trade association representing some 170 manufacturers of machinery, equipment, and moulds for plastics and rubber processing, and member of Confindustria - was held on 24 June 2025 at Villa Borromeo in Cassano d'Adda.
The contract price of propylene is expected to rise in July. However, unlike the polyethylene market, European polypropylene producers will have limited opportunities to raise prices due to continued low demand and the availability of cheaper imports.
“The Power of Plastics: Green - Smart - Responsible” is the motto of the world’s leading trade fair K 2025 from 8 to 15 October in Düsseldorf, Germany. These focal points are a perfect fit for Arburg.
RKW Horizon is the new generation of sustainable PE plastic films based on the latest MDO technology. Combined with RKW ProTec sealing films, they offer a recyclable, sustainable packaging solution for various packaging formats and industries.
More knowledge creates more interesting solutions: With ColorForm and purity glycoLine PU, KraussMaffei is presenting two applications at K 2025 in Düsseldorf in which polyurethane processing from the Reaction Process Machinery division (RPM) cooperates with injection molding technology and extrusion respectively.
Envalior, SentiMotion and Frencken Group have developed a new gearbox concept for robot arms based on advanced engineering plastic. Unlike previous designs based on metal or plastic, it enables the entry into the cost-effective large-scale production of lightweight and energy-efficient robots.
A clever combination of polymer and functional fillers often offers a technically and economically viable solution in a wide range of modern applications.
