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.
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Materialsmart - reduced emissions equivalent to 6,700 cars in 2024
Polykemi Group’s latest sustainability report shows the biggest CO2e savings to date. The results are driven by increased use of recycled materials and measurable material choices through the Materialsmart concept.
Brenntag opens first CO2-emission-free chemical distribution site
Brenntag consequently invests into the sustainable transformation of its operations with the clear goal of reaching net zero Greenhouse Gas emission by 2045.
How smart energy monitoring enhances competitiveness
Energy efficiency involves more than sustainability. It has a noticeable effect on competitiveness especially in the packaging industry, where unit costs must be calculated with an extremely sharp pencil.
kp Infinity receives APR approval and launches in North America
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions, announces the launch of its award-winning kp Infinity foodservice packaging in North America, following the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Design validation.
FCS CT-120e all-electric injection molding machine at PMT 2025
The inaugural 2025 Plastics, Rubber & Composite Material Fair Taiwan will be grandly held from June 4 to 6 at the ICC Tainan. FCS Group will showcase its “Smart All-Electric” and “High-Efficiency Energy Saving” CT-e series, integrated with the iMF 4.0 Intelligent ManuFactory, demonstrating its R&D capabilities and process integration expertise.
Borealis and Borouge expand global XLPE and Semicon capacity
By the end of 2027, Borealis and Borouge will have doubled their ability to serve the most demanding power cable applications, enabling their customers to deliver on the energy transition.
Lanxess at Chemspec Europe 2025
At this year’s Chemspec Europe, Lanxess will present its comprehensive product portfolio and expertise for numerous industrial sectors. These include products and solutions for agriculture/crop protection, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care, as well as household and industrial cleaning.
GreenPlast 2025: technology and innovation for sustainable plastics
GreenPlast opened on tuesday at Fiera Milano, the international exhibition and conference dedicated to technologies and materials for plastics and rubber processing, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
Women in Plastics Italy welcomes you to Greenplast 2025
Women in Plastics Italy, the association founded in October 2024 with the goal of promoting female talent and fostering an inclusive and sustainable culture within the plastics industry, is proud to be present at Greenplast 2025, from May 27-30 at Rho Fiera Milano, Hall B, Stand B75.
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.
Formnext 2025: Call for speakers for stage program open
Having achieved international acclaim for its supporting program on three stages, Formnext is continuing its successful multistage concept in 2025. The Industry, Application, and Technology Stages will host discussions on current and future applications, technological developments, and overarching trends in Additive Manufacturing.
