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SABIC and Schwarz Group embark on pilot project

SABIC and Schwarz Group embark on pilot project

SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has embarked on a pilot project with Schwarz Group, Europe’s largest retail store operator, for the use of transparent film bags made from certified circular polyethylene (PE) in vegetable packaging.

New Head of Process Technologies at Engel Austria

New Head of Process Technologies at Engel Austria

Dr. Johannes Kilian is the new Head of Process Technologies at Engel Austria. This appointment sees Engel further strengthening its process technology development, which is strongly driven by digitalisation.

Fakuma-Virtual: online meeting place for the plastics industry

Fakuma-Virtual: online meeting place for the plastics industry

The Fakuma-Virtual digital marketplace deals with plastics processing in all of its aspects. Exhibitors participating at the 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing are showcasing their trade fair highlights and new products here.

Borealis and Menshen launch new packaging closures

Borealis and Menshen launch new packaging closures

Borealis and Menshen, a leading specialist for plastic closures and packaging systems, have collaborated on a series of 10 packaging closures based on Borcycle, an evolving recycling technology which transforms polyolefin-based waste streams into value-adding versatile solutions.

Irplast joins Sabic's Trucircle initiative

Irplast joins Sabic's Trucircle initiative

Irplast, known for its advanced LISIM stretching technology applied to BOPP that is done in one step compared to the standard two-step process, has always focused on sustainability with important investments to reduce thickness and to save raw materials and energy.

Engel one of the most sustainable companies

Engel one of the most sustainable companies

In cooperation with TBD Media Group, the Bloomberg media corporation analysed and evaluated the commitment of industrial companies from a wide range of sectors and defined the 50 most sustainable and climate-aware companies worldwide.

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