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Revolutionising extrusion efficiency with Gneuss at K 2025

Revolutionising extrusion efficiency with Gneuss at K 2025

In an era of global uncertainty, extrusion processors face mounting pressure to reduce costs while maintaining quality and output. Gneuss offers a powerful solution in the form of advanced melt filtration and extrusion equipment that can be integrated into existing lines to achieve significant efficiency improvements.

EREMA increases efficiency in post consumer recycling

EREMA increases efficiency in post consumer recycling

A compact footprint and high throughput are increasingly decisive key parameters in post consumer recycling. EREMA is responding to this by upscaling the Intarema series and launching the 2021 model without a cascade at the K 2025.

OQ launches 17 new polymer solutions

OQ launches 17 new polymer solutions

New polypropylene and polyethylene grades deliver enhanced durability, aesthetics and processability - empowering converters with application-specific solutions across packaging, infrastructure, and consumer goods.

EREMA couples twin screw extruder directly to PCU

EREMA couples twin screw extruder directly to PCU

At K 2025, EREMA expands its portfolio to include high-performance twin-screw extruder technology. With the new TwinPro, the Austrian provider of plastics recycling solutions combines the advantages of a twin-screw extruder with the proven strengths of its Preconditioning Uni to be used for specific recycling applications.

Borealis invests in a new production line

Borealis invests in a new production line

Borealis has decided to invest over EUR 100 million in a new production line for innovative recyclable foam-based polypropylene at its Burghausen site in Germany.

Polypropylene market in Poland: trends and updates

Polypropylene market in Poland: trends and updates

In the last week of May, the price of propylene for June was announced, remaining unchanged compared to May. A slight increase in demand for polypropylene is forecasted for June, as for many converters it will be a month preceding planned shutdowns or holidays.

Borealis creates first comprehensive reusable cup system

Borealis creates first comprehensive reusable cup system

The Messe Düsseldorf (Düsseldorf Exhibition Center) will use reusable cups at all restaurants and bars throughout K 2025, made from Borealis modified polypropylene for foam, which is produced using chemically recycled feedstock based on OMV’s ReOil technology.