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ML Polyolefins resumed production

ML Polyolefins resumed production

After last week's fire of one of the raw material warehouses, ML Polyolefins has resumed production. Following the firefighting operation, full production capacity was reached on 20 November 2021.

Fraunhofer pilot plant centre commissions two ENGEL machines

Fraunhofer pilot plant centre commissions two ENGEL machines

The opening of an extension building sees the Fraunhofer Pilot Plant Centre for Polymer Synthesis and Processing PAZ in Schkopau, Germany, strengthen its research into and development of lightweight applications using thermoplastic composites.

Wave of economic recovery reaches Europe

Wave of economic recovery reaches Europe

Engel is starting the five trade fair days at the Fakuma show 2021 in the best of moods. "We are looking forward to exchanging ideas with our customers and partners in person again.

R&P Polyplastic increased shipments to European countries by 1.5 times

R&P Polyplastic increased shipments to European countries by 1.5 times

In percentage terms, the supply of materials from the leading Russian compounder increased by 58% compared to the same period in 2020. Shipments to Latvia and Romania showed the best positive dynamics – following the results of three quarters, they increased by 2.6 and 2.4 times, respectively.

Fakuma 2021- ready for take-off

Fakuma 2021- ready for take-off

In just a few weeks the first major, international on-site event will be held for the entire plastics industry in Germany: The 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing will open its doors in Friedrichshafen from the 12th through the 16th of October, 2021.

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