Plastics

Plastics are the materials used in many various applications, e.g. in packaging and construction industry, as well as in manufacturing of household appliances, clothes, toys and medical equipment. Polymers are produced mostly from fossil resources and their features can be modified through special additives. The most popular plastics are: polyethylene, polypropylene, polivinyl chloride and polystyrene.

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Crocco and Versalis team up for food packaging from chemical recycling

Crocco and Versalis have launched a collaboration to produce food packaging film made from raw materials partly derived from the recycling of post-consumer plastics.

Cooperation between Lindner Washtech and Erema delivers consistent quality in post consumer recycling

Breaking new ground in plastics recycling means assessing the value chain from end to end.

Major investment brings Polykemi Group totally new recycling opportunities

A new investment allows Polykemi and subsidiary Rondo Plast to handle completely new material sources and thus help suppliers and customers increase their recycling ratio even further.

Erica Canaia, Plastics Recycling Ambassador - FIMIC - PRSE 2024

RecyClass - PRSE 2024

29th International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing

Lamilux at IAA Transportation 2024

Whether commercial vehicle, last mile or bus industry: the automotive industry requires innovative materials that equip vehicles for everyday challenges and make them more stable, lighter and more sustainable in the future.

PCF app Pacific launched on Cofinity-X

The app Pacific a solution for the exchange of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data of BASF products, is now available in the Catena-X Automotive Ecosystem in the Cofinity-X App Store.

Moretto presents drying and conveying systems with unique features

In today’s competitive plastics processing environment processors are always searching for ways to improve their processing capabilities.

European producers plan to increase LLDPE and LDPE prices

European producers of LLDPE and LDPE plan to increase prices next month in line with the rise in ethylene costs.

Safe and robust: Thyseed baby bottles now made of Ultrason

Baby bottles of the baby feeding and nurturing products brand Thyseed are now made of BASF’s high-performance thermoplastic Ultrason.

BASF launches game-changing heat and light stabilizer Tinuvin NOR 211 AR

BASF launches Tinuvin NOR 211 AR to support film producers and converters globally in navigating the challenging landscape of plasticulture - the use of plastic materials in agricultural applications.

NPE2024 unveils official registration and exhibit space data

NPE2024: The Plastics Show, announced its final registration and paid exhibit space results data, totaling 51,396 registrants and 1,106,767 square feet respectively.

Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation agree on partnership to develop supply chains

Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) have agreed to establish a strategic partnership focusing on developing value chains for renewable chemicals and plastics for and with Japanese brands.

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