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16.01.2025

20-21 November 2024, Symposium on Foam Extrusion: Sustainable Developments and Trends at the Institut für Kunststoffverarbeitung (IKV), Aachen, Germany

ALEMO Strojegradnja d.o.o.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the IKV – Institute for Plastics Processing in Industry for the kind invitation to participate in the Symposium on Foam Extrusion: Sustainable Developments and...

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Climate Protection

15.01.2025

Packaging law and Recyclability

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Software & Apps

13.01.2025

Digitizing Waste Management in Indonesia

Circular Economy

08.01.2025

NKWS: Guidepost for a Resource-Efficient Future

Recycling

03.01.2025

Doğa Expands PET Bottle Recycling Capacity in Türkiye

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20-21 November 2024, Symposium on Foam Extrusion: Sustainable Developments and Trends at the Institut für Kunststoffverarbeitung (IKV), Aachen, Germany

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the IKV – Institute for Plastics Processing in Industry for the kind invitation to participate in the Symposium on Foam Extrusion: Sustainable Developments and...

New Flame Retardant

Our new flame retandant - HPCTP - CAS No: 1184-10-7 has successfully developped in industrial scale and our current capacity is 3000mt per year, we are warmly welcome you to discuss this with us

Kick-off for the K year: Düsseldorf in the starting blocks for K 2025

Mid-January sees the exhibitor database for K 2025 go online. Now completely booked up, this leading trade fair of the plastics and rubber industry will once again stand out with its participation of international market leaders along the value chain and industry know-how and information galore well before the start of the trade fair.

Algiers positions itself as a key market for plastics and packaging technologies in the Maghreb region

The 9th plast & printpack alger will be held at SAFEX Alger from 24 to 26 February 2025. After its resounding success in 2024 the trade fair will switch to an annual cycle now.

The countdown has begun:

The preparations for K 2025 in Düsseldorf are in full swing, the exhibition space is already fully booked. Numerous proven and new specials hone in on the motto “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible”. The exhibitor database will go live in January 2025.

Plastics Hall of Fame Gala to be held outside the USA for the first time

The next “Plastics Hall of Fame Class” will take place at K 2025 in Düsseldorf. Outstanding achievements by individuals in the plastics industry will be honored. Nominations can be submitted now.

Great interest in K 2025 in Düsseldorf

Exhibition space at K 2025 is in high demand the world over. Under the motto: The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible the coming K will focus on the industry’s relevant fields of action: Circular Economy, Digitalisation and Social Responsibility.

K 2025 motto and key topics: The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible.

Earlier this year the committees of K 2025 chose the motto for the coming K in Düsseldorf, The World’s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics & Rubber, from 8 to 15 October 2025.

Messe Düsseldorf invites exhibitors to K 2025

Registration documents now online

Messe Düsseldorf Asia and Informa Markets to strengthen their cooperation in the plastics and rubber trade exhibition business in Southeast Asia

Plastics and Rubber events will cover Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam from 2024

K 2025 kick-off

First meeting of Exhibitors’ Council for plastics and rubber flagship fair in Düsseldorf / Ulrich Reifenhäuser will retain position of Chairman

K 2022 – Trade fair results fulfil highest expectations

Innovation driver for the global plastics and rubber industry

70 years of K in Düsseldorf – a world career made in Germany!

Now online: the anniversary in historical pictures and stories

K 2019 Science Council has started operations

Kick-off for K 2019

Messe Düsseldorf presents a fresh new face

K 2025: The Power of Plastics! Green Smart Responsible is the motto of this year's leading plastics trade fair

By PIE staff Messe Düsseldorf, organiser of the K 2025, is preparing for the leading international trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry. Taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 8 to 15 October 2025, the event will focus ...

NESTE: Co-processed renewable feedstock for polymer production hits the market

By PIE correspondent Finnish refiner Neste recently announced the launch of its co-processed renewable feedstock, built for polymer and chemical production, as a part of its Neste RE brand. The feedstock is manufactured by ...

WEBASTO: German automotive supplier accelerates restructuring / Job cuts, production cutbacks become more likely

By PIE staff The cost-saving measures initiated in spring 2023 at specialist for sunroofs and parking heaters Webasto are proving to be insufficient. The automotive supplier has now announced that it intends to forge ahead with its ...

PLASTIC FANTASTIC: Keep your eyes off the art, US city tells citizens

By Andru Shively Humans are prone to pareidolia our tendency to perceive faces in inanimate objects. Quite often we cant help ourselves but make this a reality with googly eyes large and small. Lets face it: its fun. The ...

LEHMANN & VOSS: Luvoprint launches product line for fused granulate fabrication 3D printing

By PIE correspondent German compounder and distributor Lehmann & Voss has announced plans to introduce a high-performance-materials product line designed for the fused granulate fabrication 3D-printing process, which uses ...

POLYMER PRICE FORECASTS: Upward trend for several quotations in February / US trade policy poses danger

By PIE Price Team On the European market, a number of plastics are expected to become more expensive in February, according to the latest polymer price forecasts from Plastics Information Europe. PIE market analysts Julia Mihalkina ...

Alpha Ecoplast: Indian recycler commissions new PET bottle-to-bottle line from Starlinger

In mid-October 2020, Alpha Ecoplast Pvt. Ltd., a member of the Alpha Group, commissioned a Starlinger "recoStar PET 215 HC iV+ PET bottle-to-bottle recycling line at the new..

JEC WORLD: Composites trade fair to celebrate 60th anniversary in Paris / 45,000 visitors expected

By PIE staff Marking its 60th anniversary, JEC World 2025 is poised to showcase the forefront of the composites industry. Running from 4 to 6 March at Paris Nord Villepinte, organiser JEC Group says the event is expected to draw over ...

Maag: Purchase of centrifugal dryer technology from Carter Day

The Maag Group announces that it has acquired the petrochemicals product portfolio, in particular the centrifugal dryers, and related technologies from Carter Day International,..

PVC: Brussels, London confirm tariffs on PVC born in US / European supply to ease with Czech closure

By Eric Culp The UK said its Secretary of State for Business and Trade has accepted the final recommendation of the countrys Trade Remedies Authority on import levies for suspension-PVC made in the US, reiterating plans announced ...

Bahadir Innovation Thermoplast: Talat Bahadir new managing director - Strategic partnership with the Infinex Group

Bahadir Innovation Thermoplast, an active supplier of extruded thermoplastic sheets and rolls based in Kempten in Allgäu, Germany, has announced a successful generational change..

PET RECYCLING: EPBP releases design guidelines for PET bottles, non-food products

By PIE staff The European PET Bottle Platform has said it encourages packaging designers, converters, and users to adhere to its Design for Recycling guidelines when developing new products. The guidelines were established to enhance ...

EMIRATES BIOTECH: 160,000 t/y PLA plant to be constructed in UAE / Facility leverages Sulzer Chemtech PLA technology / Plant operational in 2028

By PIE correspondent Emirates Biotech, a joint-venture company established in 2023 by compatriot investment group SS Royal Kit Emirates Investment and Hong Kong-based company Global Biopolymers Industries, has partnered with Swiss ...

PLASTIC FANTASTIC: Cash for clunkers

By PIE staff While there are calls up till now unsuccessful for the next taxpayer-funded scrappage scheme for combustion cars in Germany, Italy is already a step ahead when it comes to stimulating the economy. The government in ...

WORLD PLASTICS COUNCIL: President Benny Mermans elected for second term

By PIE staff The executive committee of the World Plastics Council has unanimously re-elected Benny Mermans as its president for another two years. Mermans, vice-president for sustainability at Chevron Phillips, took office on 1 ...

LAPIPLAST: Private equity company Koinos acquires majority stake in Italian thermoformer / Expansion of capacities planned

By PIE staff Italian private equity company Koinos Capital has acquired a majority stake in Lapiplast, a specialist in vacuum thermoforming. The transaction was completed for an undisclosed amount. Dimitri Campanini from the ...

SCHÜTZ: Joint venture with French reconditioner Duo Emballages

By PIE staff German manufacturer of industrial packaging Schütz and Frances Duo group have joined forces in a joint venture. With seven locations for the reprocessing of intermediate bulk containers and barrels, they claim to form ...

Huhtamaki: Ralf K. Wunderlich to become new President and CEO

Huhtamaki has appointed Ralf K. Wunderlich (58) as President and CEO, effective January 15, 2025. At the same time, the company's current President and CEO Charles Héaulmé will..

ETIMEX TECHNICAL COMPONENTS: Plans to focus on plastics injection and blow moulding / Sale of elastomer business

By PIE staff German plastics processor Etimex Technical Components said it plans to focus on injection and blow moulding in future. As part of a strategic reorientation, the company also announced the divestment of its elastomer ...

Covestro: Production expansion in Ohio with several new production lines - More capacity for customized polycarbonates

Covestro is investing a low triple-digit million euro amount in the expansion of its site in Hebron, Ohio, USA. As detailed in a press release, the company is significantly..

PMMA RECYCLING: Quartet of firms combine to launch Europe-wide recycling initiative / Toll manufacturing agreement with Röhm to produce rMMA in Italy

By PIE correspondent Four European companies have banded together to improve the prospects for recycling polymethyl methacrylate by combining their skills, and hope to work with other PMMA processing operators across the region. ...

GABRIEL-CHEMIE: Masterbatch specialist expands warehouse space at Austrian headquarters

By PIE staff Masterbatch specialist Gabriel-Chemie has expanded storage capacity at its headquarters in Lower Austria. The company has invested around EUR 7 mn in the expansion of its existing racking warehouse by about 3,200 m². The ...

TETRA PAK: Packaging manufacturer expands beverage carton recycling in the Netherlands

By PIE staff Supplier of composite carton solutions and filling machines Tetra Pak and environmental services provider Yellow Dreams are investing around EUR 3 mn in the construction of a new recycling plant for polyAI in Ittervoort ...

PLASTIC FANTASTIC: High-fashion highlighters

By PIE staff Clothes maketh the man so it has been echoed by thinkers and writers throughout history. If you dress elegantly, you attract attention. And so, writing-instrument giant Schwan-Stabilo has started to attract new groups ...

DOMO CHEMICALS: Juha Jokinen appointed chief sales officer

By PIE staff With immediate effect, polyamide producer Domo Chemicals has appointed Juha Jokinen as the chief sales officer. He succeeds Ludovic Tonnerre, who is to take on a new strategic task in the company. However, a ...

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