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15.04.2025

Lung Meng @China Plas

Lung Meng Machinery Co., Ltd.

Live demonstration at China Plas. See you at Booth No: 7C35 more information please contact us: sales@lm-hq.com

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Developments

26.03.2025

Filtering microplastics like a giant manta ray

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Machinery & Plants

19.03.2025

FAQ on Plagiarism Protection in the Plastics Industry

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Developments

17.03.2025

Durable Plastic Gets a Sustainability Makeover

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Plastics in Daily Life

12.03.2025

Plastics in the camping industry

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Lung Meng @China Plas

Live demonstration at China Plas. See you at Booth No: 7C35 more information please contact us: sales@lm-hq.com

ARGUS is now honoured as a ‘climate protection company’!

Award for innovative and comprehensive climate protection strategies and energy efficiency measures From 2025, we will be a member of the Excellence Initiative Climate Protection Companies e.V.!...

Plastchem Circular

Starting in March 2025, the Plastchem Circular, part of Plastchem BV, will be operational at the De Nieuwe Haven site in Hardenberg. This facility will be the first in Europe to convert PVC waste...

An Inspiring Meeting for Innovative Leadership and the Future of the Sector

AYTEK contributed to ISKAV Career Workshop Series: An Inspiring Meeting for Innovative Leadership and the Future of the Sector ISKAV Career Workshop Series continues to bring together experienced...

Plasti magen 2025, Mexico

demonstration at Plastimagen2025, Mexico. Booth no.: 2924 Lung Meng PECO series, fully automatic control with temperature regulation to maintain optimal operating conditions. The machine can be...

Kemeling plastics pioneer with robotic welding

Kemeling Kunststoffen in Naaldwijk develops and produces high-quality industrial plastic containers, tanks, wells, boxes and cabinets with the help of a robot. The company pioneered this already 6...

Gripper (EOAT) construction kit for your application

"Innovative Gripper (EOAT) kits: Tailor-made solutions for every gripping task - Simply configure online!" Will be presented live at KShow 2025 The www.ags-shop.de platform offers eight...

Compose MFG and Roctool, Forge Strategic Agreement to Advance Composite Molding Technologies

Compose MFG, a global leader in high-performance composite molding, entered into a strategic licensing agreement in late 2024 with Roctool , the pioneer in heat and cool molding technologies. Through...

Roctool Celebrates 25 Years of Expertise with Induction Heating Solutions

Live Demonstration of the Light Induction Tooling (LIT™) System At JEC World 2025, Roctool will present a live demonstration of its Light Induction Tooling (LIT™) system, showcasing the powerful...

Our top priority is meeting our customers' need

Our top priority at Rotomachinery Group is meeting our customers' needs. We’re excited to announce the successful testing of a new rotomolding machine, now ready for...

The Longest Rotational Molding Oven We've Ever Built!

Sneak Peek: The Longest Rotational Molding Oven We've Ever Built! We’re excited to share a glimpse of the latest addition to our HRM Series – this impressive 48' x 65" rotational...

New hybrid Rotomoulding machine

Make your production smarter with our hybrid machine! More than 30% adaptability! Our hybrid machine gives you the power to choose: optimize your energy source and reduce dependency on...

An innovative process paves the way for a new generation of photovoltaic panel assembly processes

CEA-Liten develops lightweight composite photovoltaic panels for various applications, including solar mobility. Their laboratories, on the INES site, have equipped themselves with a...

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...

YIZUMI Forecasts 5B CNY Revenue in 2024, Global Capacity Expands

On January 10, YIZUMI released its 2024 Performance Estimate: revenue is forecasted at approx. 5.05 billion CNY, up approx. 23.30% YoY; net profit attributable to the company shareholders is...

Nordson Corporation Strengthens Its EDI® Sales Team with New Appointments

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, USA – January 13, 2025 – Nordson Corporation’s (Nasdaq: NDSN) Polymer Processing Systems division has announced the appointment of two new members to its U.S.-based...

Matt Compounds for BOPP Films

High Grade Launches New Generation Matt Compounds for BOPP films. We offer these product across a range of SIT options - MATTE A-4640 - General Purpose Matt, High Haze(>80%), Low gloss (8-9%)...

Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises

Mechatronica SC has won a project under the program " Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises " 2021-2027. The priority axes are Innovation and Growth and Circular...

YIZUMI Awarded A-Grade Reliability Certificate, a Sector First

From November 27 to 28, 2024, the 9th National Mechanical Industry Reliability Technology Application Exchange (Seminar) Conference was successfully held in Guangzhou, China. It focused...

YIZUMI New East China Base: New Heights in Smart Manufacturing

On December 2nd, the groundbreaking ceremony for YIZUMI East China Production Base is held with great fanfare in Nanxun, Zhejiang. This milestone not only reflects YIZUMI's strategic vision to expand...

Shepherd Color Announces Second Half of $40MM Facility Investment is Underway

Facility Enhancements Continue in Support of Customer Demand (CINCINNATI, OH, November 20, 2024) The Shepherd Color Company, a world leader in complex inorganic color pigments (CICPs) for coatings,...

Nordson Appoints Anurag Tandon as Sales Manager for EDI® Product Line in India

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, USA – November 18, 2024 - Nordson Corporation’s (Nasdaq: NDSN) Polymer Processing Systems division has announced the appointment of Anurag Tandon as Sales...

Lubrizol Collaborates on Revolutionary 3D Printed Shoes Made by Lore Cycle

CLEVELAND, Ohio, November 12, 2024—Lubrizol announces its collaboration with Lore Cycle, a manufacturer of custom cycling shoes, to provide a solution for its recently launched 3D-printed shoe.

Lubrizol Launches Four New ESTANE RNW TPU Biomass Balance Products

CLEVELAND, Ohio, October 29, 2024—Lubrizol Advanced Materials announces the launch of four new biomass balance solutions under the thermoplastic polyurethane portfolio commercialized as...

YIZUMI-HPM: Expanding Facility for North American Growth

On October 10th, local time, YIZUMI-HPM holds a grand ceremony for the new facility expansion at its Ohio factory, as well as an open house event. This move comes after the opening of...

Start-up Zone and Start-up Pitch TOWARDS ZERO at K 2025

After its successful debut at the previous K the Start-up Zone will also form an integral part of the trade fair again in 2025 – this time located in the direct proximity of the Science Campus. Celebrating a premiere will be the Start-up Pitch as part of the Special Plastics Shape the Future.

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

MCDONALD'S: Fast-food chain in UK and Ireland mulls over return to plastics for Happy Meal toys

By PIE correspondent The UK and Ireland arm of fast-food giant McDonalds is considering re-introducing plastic toys to its hugely popular Happy Meals, four years after announcing it would cut the use of the material in such products ...

Plastics Recyclers Show Europe 2025: Exhibition and conference from 1-2 April in Amsterdam

The "Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2025 takes place next week at RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 1-2 April. The PRS Europe exhibition and conference attracts thousands..

Versalis to start up new recycled polymer production plant at Porto Marghera

Versalis, Eni's chemical company, yesterday announced the opening of a new plant in Porto Marghera for the production of plastics made wholly or partially from mechanically..

AGILYX: Norwegian technology company teams up with Circular Resources to establish Plastyx

By PIE staff Agilyx has announced the launch of Plastyx, a joint venture aimed at becoming Europes leading feedstock supplier to the plastics chemical recycling sector. The JV, a 60/40 collaboration between Agilyx and Circular ...

EPS: Insulation board with recycled content / ABG, BASF, Sto pilot project

By PIE staff A pilot project by German petrochemical major BASF, thermal insulation system producer Sto, and housing association ABG Frankfurt, has used EPS boards with recycled content. The partners replaced around 10% of the ...

BIESTERFELD: German distributor extends partnership for BASF TPU to Northern Europe

By PIE staff From April, Biesterfeld has announced it will exclusively distribute BASFs thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers under the Elastollan brand in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Baltic states. This move is set ...

PLASTIC FANTASTIC: Join Zuzu, an attention-crabbing recycler

By Andru Shively Global Recycling Day came and went again on 18 March, but the global plastics waste crisis is a year-round observance. A new campaign calling for action and reform is getting a helping hand, or claw, from a little ...

UK: Patches of nurdles' wash up on beaches after North Sea collision / Plastic pellets, jet fuel released into sea

By PIE correspondent Wildlife organisations based on the east coast of England have reported clumps of plastic pellets, known as nurdles, washing up on local beaches after last weeks collision between an oil tanker, the Stena ...

Cedo Recycling: Plans to phase out operations at Geleen site

Cedo Recycling BV in Geleen recently informed its employees about the intention to phase out operations at the Geleen site later this year. The company says this decision has been..

BRIGHTMARK: Subsidiary of US renewable energy development company files for bankruptcy protection / Debtors allegedly owed millions

By PIE staff Brightmark has announced that several subsidiaries of its Ashley, Indiana, operation have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The renewable energy development company said in a statement that the Ashley plant had ...

BOREALIS: Launch of LLDPE grade for flexible, non-food packaging with 85% PCR content

By PIE correspondent Austrian polyolefin group Borealis has announced the launch of its recycled linear low-density polyethylene grade for non-food flexible packaging applications. Its new Borcycle M CWT120CL grade was developed ...

PET TRAYS: Petcore updates recycling guidelines on Tray Circularity Evaluation Platform

By PIE staff Petcore Europe has announced new design guidelines for the recycling of PET multilayer trays on its Tray Circularity Evaluation Platform. Initially launched in 2022,TCEPs previous recommendations for PET monolayer ...

DANIMER SCIENTIFIC: PHA producer reportedly insolvent

By PIE staff US manufacturer of biopolyester polyhydroxyalkanoate Danimer Scientific has filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code, according to media reports. Four years ago, the company had ...

PACKAGING RECYCLING: Swedish research highlights need for advanced waste sorting to reduce climate impact

By Elaine Burridge The better the sorting of waste plastics, the lower the impact on the climate the conclusion of a Swedish study. IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, together with researcher and consultant Tomas Ekvall ...

BASF: Petchem giant launches biomass-balanced PESU

By PIE correspondent German petrochemical giant BASF has announced the expansion of its Ultrason line of polyethersulfones with a biomass-balanced variant it calls Ultrason E 2010 BMB. BASF is the first company to offer ...

RECYCLING: Mobile mechanical recycling plant launched by Aimplas project / AI-powered robotic sorting

By PIE correspondent The issue of plastics waste across the Greek islands is about to be tackled by a low-cost, mobile, AI-powered robotic recycling plant. Organisations such as the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation have ...

Röhm: Price increase for "XT polymer molding compounds

Röhm GmbH is increasing its prices for "XT polymer molding compounds as of April 1, 2025. The increase will be seven percent for all "XT polymer products in the Europe,..

ASCEND: New process enables full chemical PA 6.6 recycling

By PIE staff Ascend Performance Materials has announced a step forward in the recycling of PA 6.6, a material renowned for its high heat tolerance, chemical resistance, and durability. Used extensively in industries such as ...

POLYMER PRICE FORECASTS: Naphtha development puts upstream products under pressure

By PIE Price Team In March, the naphtha price dropped compared with February. The oil price also remains under pressure, and its expected that the precursor products will feel the impact in April as well. The crackers are still ...

K 2025: Embracing Digitalisation' takes centre stage at world's top plastics trade fair / Focus on driving efficiency and innovation

By PIE correspondent Messe Düsseldorf, the organiser of the K 2025 trade fair, has highlighted Embracing Digitalisation as one of the three central themes of the worlds leading plastics and rubber trade fair, alongside circular ...

BARKLEY PLASTICS: Business looking up after two-year slump / UK injection moulder celebrates 60-year milestone

By PIE correspondent Founded in 1965, UK injection moulding firm Barkley Plastics is this year celebrating 60 years in business. Having traditionally focused on supplying components to the automotive sector, the group marked its ...

TRINSEO: Launch of rPS for food-contact applications

By PIE correspondent US plastics manufacturer Trinseo said it has launched a recycled polystyrene material specifically designed for direct food-contact applications. According to the company, the material was brought to the European ...

POLYPLASTICS: New Plastron LFT grade for audio equipment components

By PIE correspondent Japanese engineering plastics producer Polyplastics said it has launched an eco-friendly Plastron long fibre reinforced thermoplastic grade. The new material features reduced weight, higher rigidity, higher ...

HUHTAMAKI: Finnish packaging group brings paper cups for dairy products to market

By PIE staff Huhtamaki has introduced a new fibre-based packaging for yoghurts, desserts, and other milk products to the German market under the name ProDairy. Compared with conventional paper cups, such as those used for ...

PLASTICS RECYCLING SHOW EUROPE: AI innovation showcased in Amsterdam / Conference programme covers current and future recycling challenges / PIE joins trade fair with own stand

By PIE staff The Plastics Recycling Show Europe is set to return to Amsterdams RAI exhibition and convention centre from 1-2 April 2025. Organised by industry association Plastics Recyclers Europe and Crain Communications, the event ...

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Latest news from the plastics and rubber industry:

Lung Meng @China Plas

Filtering microplastics like a giant manta ray

FAQ on Plagiarism Protection in the Plastics Industry

Durable Plastic Gets a Sustainability Makeover

Plastics in the camping industry

What's the news? Find out in our Industry, Exhibitor and Trade Fair News:

Lung Meng @China Plas

ARGUS is now honoured as a ‘climate protection company’!

Plastchem Circular

An Inspiring Meeting for Innovative Leadership and the Future of the Sector

Plasti magen 2025, Mexico

Kemeling plastics pioneer with robotic welding

Gripper (EOAT) construction kit for your application

Compose MFG and Roctool, Forge Strategic Agreement to Advance Composite Molding Technologies

Roctool Celebrates 25 Years of Expertise with Induction Heating Solutions

Our top priority is meeting our customers' need

The Longest Rotational Molding Oven We've Ever Built!

New hybrid Rotomoulding machine

An innovative process paves the way for a new generation of photovoltaic panel assembly processes

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

YIZUMI Forecasts 5B CNY Revenue in 2024, Global Capacity Expands

Nordson Corporation Strengthens Its EDI® Sales Team with New Appointments

Matt Compounds for BOPP Films

Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises

YIZUMI Awarded A-Grade Reliability Certificate, a Sector First

YIZUMI New East China Base: New Heights in Smart Manufacturing

Shepherd Color Announces Second Half of $40MM Facility Investment is Underway

Nordson Appoints Anurag Tandon as Sales Manager for EDI® Product Line in India

Lubrizol Collaborates on Revolutionary 3D Printed Shoes Made by Lore Cycle

Lubrizol Launches Four New ESTANE RNW TPU Biomass Balance Products

YIZUMI-HPM: Expanding Facility for North American Growth

Start-up Zone and Start-up Pitch TOWARDS ZERO at K 2025

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

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

The countdown has begun:

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

Great interest in K 2025 in Düsseldorf

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

Messe Düsseldorf invites exhibitors to K 2025

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

K 2025 kick-off

K 2022 – Trade fair results fulfil highest expectations

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

K 2019 Science Council has started operations

Kick-off for K 2019

Messe Düsseldorf presents a fresh new face

MCDONALD'S: Fast-food chain in UK and Ireland mulls over return to plastics for Happy Meal toys

Plastics Recyclers Show Europe 2025: Exhibition and conference from 1-2 April in Amsterdam

Versalis to start up new recycled polymer production plant at Porto Marghera

AGILYX: Norwegian technology company teams up with Circular Resources to establish Plastyx

EPS: Insulation board with recycled content / ABG, BASF, Sto pilot project

BIESTERFELD: German distributor extends partnership for BASF TPU to Northern Europe

PLASTIC FANTASTIC: Join Zuzu, an attention-crabbing recycler

UK: Patches of nurdles' wash up on beaches after North Sea collision / Plastic pellets, jet fuel released into sea

Cedo Recycling: Plans to phase out operations at Geleen site

BRIGHTMARK: Subsidiary of US renewable energy development company files for bankruptcy protection / Debtors allegedly owed millions

BOREALIS: Launch of LLDPE grade for flexible, non-food packaging with 85% PCR content

PET TRAYS: Petcore updates recycling guidelines on Tray Circularity Evaluation Platform

DANIMER SCIENTIFIC: PHA producer reportedly insolvent

PACKAGING RECYCLING: Swedish research highlights need for advanced waste sorting to reduce climate impact

BASF: Petchem giant launches biomass-balanced PESU

RECYCLING: Mobile mechanical recycling plant launched by Aimplas project / AI-powered robotic sorting

Röhm: Price increase for "XT polymer molding compounds

ASCEND: New process enables full chemical PA 6.6 recycling

POLYMER PRICE FORECASTS: Naphtha development puts upstream products under pressure

K 2025: Embracing Digitalisation' takes centre stage at world's top plastics trade fair / Focus on driving efficiency and innovation

BARKLEY PLASTICS: Business looking up after two-year slump / UK injection moulder celebrates 60-year milestone

TRINSEO: Launch of rPS for food-contact applications

POLYPLASTICS: New Plastron LFT grade for audio equipment components

HUHTAMAKI: Finnish packaging group brings paper cups for dairy products to market

PLASTICS RECYCLING SHOW EUROPE: AI innovation showcased in Amsterdam / Conference programme covers current and future recycling challenges / PIE joins trade fair with own stand

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