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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.

EREMA Group well underway despite challenging market

EREMA Group well underway despite challenging market

In a market environment that faces economic uncertainty, the EREMA Group maintains its position as a leading provider of plastics recycling solutions. The Group's installed systems and components enabled the recycling of around 26 million tonnes of plastic waste worldwide during the financial year 2024/25.

Stadler appoints Julia Stadler as Co-Chief executive officer

Stadler appoints Julia Stadler as Co-Chief executive officer

Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH, the globally active German company specializing in the planning, production, and assembly of turnkey recycling and sorting plants, proudly announces the appointment of Julia Stadler as Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2025.

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.

The big meeting of the Plastic Recycling Industry!

The big meeting of the Plastic Recycling Industry!

RePlast Eurasia 2025, the first and only specialised fair of the plastic recycling sector in Türkiye, opened its doors on 8 May at Istanbul Tüyap Fair and Congress Centre. The fair, where important steps are taken for a sustainable future, brings together the leading companies and professionals of the sector from Türkiye and around the world.

Rigid polyolefins recycling market hits standstill

Rigid polyolefins recycling market hits standstill

Fast-paced growth of high-density polyethylene and polypropylene recycling came to a halt, with capacities plateauing in 2023. This finding is highlighted in the latest report released by Plastics Recyclers Europe in collaboration with ICIS, providing detailed data on production, collection, and recycling for the EU 27+3 region. ​

Stadler: driving innovation in waste sorting to meet Nordic markets

Stadler: driving innovation in waste sorting to meet Nordic markets

Stadle is uniquely positioned to support Nordic countries in achieving their ambitious sustainability goals. With advanced technologies, specialised expertise, and tailored solutions, Stadler supports the region’s efforts to achieve its ambitious recycling and circular economy goals.

Tomra spearheads coalition to demand circularity provisions

Tomra spearheads coalition to demand circularity provisions

Key figures within the EU Plastic Recycling Industry and others have joined forces to raise alarm over the European Commission’s draft Clean Industrial State Aid Framework, citing a critical lack of support for circularity measures.