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Mr Maccagnan will be there
Mr Simone Maccagnan will be at our stand to illustrate our news and features of our lines. If you wish to book a meeting with him, please feel free to contact us. Simone.maccagnan@gimac.com or...
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30 YEARS ANNIVERSARY
1995 - 2025 30 years since Airprotech foundation!
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Inside YOKE's Smart Factory: Automation Enhancing Quality and Efficiency
YOKE Industrial Corp. (YOKE), established in 1997, has embraced automation to enhance production quality and efficiency at its 56,000-square-meter facility in Taiwan. The company’s smart...
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Edilteco at K 2025: Industrial EPS Technology for High-Performance Insulation
Edilteco returns to K 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber, reaffirming its role as a key player in the industrial transformation of expanded polystyrene (EPS) for the...
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White Paper: Ensuring Quality in Recycled Plastic Packaging
The shift towards a circular economy for plastics presents an exciting yet challenging journey. At the heart of this transformation lies the crucial need for ensuring the quality of recycled...
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The reason chooce our company equipment!
HAO YU specializes for manufacturing & exporting the complete plant equipment for producing following products: PP/HDPE/PET woven bag PP /HDPE/PET woven inner liner inside lamination bag...
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New EWL-P3 small format wire laying machine launched in 2024
New in 2024 - The EWL-P3 is an Horizontal format, 3-axis, single spindle SIEMENS 828D CNC controlled electrofusion wire laying machine, primarily designed for the wire laying of Electrofusion Pads (...
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Slitting Pearlized Film for Flexible Packaging
Pearlized or pearlescent films are often used in packaging and decorative applications. The presence of  calcium carbonate (CaCO3)  and pearlite pigment serves to achieve the desired visual...
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Machines and plants for concrete blocks and elements: Rosacometta renews its image
A sign of continuity, with a focus on the future. Rosacometta, a historic company specializing in the production of machines for concrete blocks and elements, now part of the Edilteco Group, presents...
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Resilient Post Consumer Recycled Shrink Film Slitting
Shrink film packaging, finds widespread use across various industries and applications. Its unique ability to conform tightly to products when heated makes it an ideal choice for packaging,...
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Bogucki Slide Relies on PAM Automation
Poland's leading film manufacturer Bogucki Folie has invested in a new Reifenhäuser MIDEX Cast Barrier line including PAM. Lars Bergheim, Area Sales Manager at Reifenhäuser Cast Sheet Coating, spoke...
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How you benefit from Reifenhäuser Cast Sheet Coating service contracts
Extrusion lines from Reifenhäuser Cast Sheet Coating are characterized by their high quality and reliability. Markus Schroeder, Head of Services, explains the services Reifenhäuser CSC offers to...
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The PAM success story: Reifenhäuser delivers 150th mechatronic flat die automation system
After extrusion machine specialist Reifenhäuser presented the automation system PAM (precise, autonomous, mechatronic) for flat dies and coextrusion adapters for the first time at the K 2022 plastics...
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NEW: White paper | Material Characterisation for the Automotive Supply Chain
The reliability and durability of automotive parts and materials are crucial for a timely product launch. By reading our white paper, you will learn how to reduce delays, improve launch timelines,...
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NEWS & EVENTS
Stay Updated Catch the latest news, product launches, and event highlights from HIROYUKI. Discover innovations, sustainability efforts, and what we’re showcasing at global industry exhibitions...
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Turquality Brand Support Program
We are pleased to announce that Plastay has been included in the “Brand Support Program” under the Export Support provided by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, thanks to the dedicated efforts of our...
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PLASTVANCE™ T is a finalist in the 2025 Society of Chemical Industry awards
Synthomer announces that PLASTVANCE ™  T is a finalist in the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) awards. The product has been recognised in the Sustainability category, highlighting innovations...
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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
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Molecor accompanies ANAIP in the Senate to discuss regulation and competitiveness in the plastics processing industry
On April 10, political leaders, experts and companies in the sector met to analyze the impact of regulation and share success stories.  Molecor  will be present at this event as a key...
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Molecor: Leading PVC-O Innovation at the 12th International Summit Vinyl India 2025
Molecor , a world leader in  PVC-O technology , has been consolidating its presence in India since 2009, presenting its range of products for water supply. Highlights include  TOM® Oriented...
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Synthomer launches new CLIMA brand and products with lower carbon footprint
As part of our continued focus on sustainable innovation, Synthomer is introducing a new and easy way for customers to identify and choose lower-carbon products within its portfolio. Easily...
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Sangir Expands Manufacturing Capacity - 5th New Facility Opened
On April 5th 20025- Inauguration of New Plant in Gujarat- India.
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Eco coins made up of plant waste
I was always told that there was no alternative possible, so I started it myself' It requires fossil fuels and a lot of energy, it is in thousands of products, in nature and in our bodies: plastic.
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K, interpack and drupa on Expansion Path in the Middle East
The industry's leading trade fairs, K, interpack and drupa, are further expanding their international reach by jointly entering the Saudi Arabian market. This step is made possible by the expanded partnership between Messe Düsseldorf and the Riyadh Exhibition Company.
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K 2025: focusing on the transformation of the plastics industry
Special show Plastics Shape the Future to offer international discourse, innovations and impulses for a sustainable and competitive plastics industry on seven theme days
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From women for women: “Women in Plastics” to debut at K 2025 in Düsseldorf
Promoting more diversity in the industry, fostering young talents and creating better perspectives: K 2025 in Düsseldorf, as the world’s most relevant trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry, makes a powerful statement with a dedicated event for women. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from others’ experiences and build valuable networks.
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Basic Press Release K 2025
From 8 to 15 October 2025 K in Düsseldorf will again become the main stage for the international plastics and rubber industry – making an unmistakable statement with its motto “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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K 2025 kick-off
First meeting of Exhibitors’ Council for plastics and rubber flagship fair in Düsseldorf / Ulrich Reifenhäuser will retain position of Chairman
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K 2022 – Trade fair results fulfil highest expectations
Innovation driver for the global plastics and rubber industry
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70 years of K in Düsseldorf – a world career made in Germany!
Now online: the anniversary in historical pictures and stories
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INDORAMA: Partnership with IMG Group and Spanish NGO to tackle waste crisis in Mali
By PIE staff  NGO Ayuda en Acción, Thai PET giant Indorama Ventures, and IMG Group have teamed up to launch Bamagreen a recycling and reforestation initiative to combat the environmental crisis in Malis capital, Bamako. The ...
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ALBIS: German distributor launches subsidiary in Israel
By PIE staff  Albis has announced the opening of a new subsidiary in Tel Aviv, Albis Distribution Israel, which is to be headed by managing director Maayan Afar. Related: Albis establishes second subsidiary in MoroccoWith a background ...
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BPF: Hitchin ascends to presidency of UK trade group / New leader familiar with processors' issues
By Eric Culp  The British Plastics Federation has announced the elevation of Martin Hitchin to president, a move that followed his appointment to the organisations top management team as vice-president last year. The group said he ...
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PLASTIC FANTASTIC: Japan's town of plastic models
By Andru Shively  Shizuoka is, in its own words, a model city and at any scale. Over the last century, the Japanese metropolis has become a mecca for the model industry and today is known for its plastic scale model kits, with the ...
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VERBANO FILM: Italian manufacturer expands production capacity for PP cast film / Second plant in Piedmont
By PIE staff  Polypropylene cast film specialist Verbano Film plans to expand its production capacity. The company has opened a second plant in the immediate vicinity of its headquarters at Varallo Pombia in the Piedmont region. The ...
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K 2025: Spotlight on industry transformation with special show Plastics Shape the Future
By PIE staff  Taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 8 to 15 October 2025, the K 2025 trade fair is expected to feature a dynamic special show titled Plastics Shape the Future. According to organisers, the show will focus on the ...
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Starlinger: New woven bag lines for Indian packaging manufacturer Lakhdatar
Lakhdatar International Pvt. Ltd. is investing in Starlinger machines for the production of woven plastic packaging. According to the machine manufacturer, the order includes a..
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Albis: Distributor expands into Israel
With the establishment of Albis Distribution Israel Ltd. in Tel Aviv, Albis Distribution, a distributor of technical thermoplastics, thermoplastic elastomers and standard..
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TEKNOR APEX: Plastics compounder attains RecyClass certification
By PIE correspondent  US compounding specialist Teknor Apex has achieved Recycled Content Certification by European audit scheme RecyClass for its Sarlink Rx 4100B series of TPVs and its Monprene R6 CP-10100 series of TPEs, both of ...
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PFAS: EPA chief seeks own PFAS strategy / Zeldin announces major actions' / Details still cloudy
By Dede Williams  New administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency Lee Zeldin is searching for a strategy of his own to rein in the spread of contamination caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, the so-called ...
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DOMO CHEMICALS: Completion of polyamide plant expansion in India
By PIE staff  As announced more than two years ago, polyamide specialist Domo Chemicals has doubled the compounding capacity of its plant in India for materials of the Technyl brand, acquired from the former Solvay, as confirmed ...
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PLASTIC FANTASTIC: Scotland's world wonder is ready for the storm
By Dede Williams  Edinburghs annual charity Lego model show Edinbrick is an often sold-out attraction in Scotlands capital, with visitors pouring in to gaze in awe at intricately crafted replicas of iconic buildings rendered in ...
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PLASTICS AND HEALTH: New evidence sees phthalates in more critical light / EPA seeks reviewers / Starch-based plastics also have risks
By Dede Williams  Phthalates, a diverse category of plasticisers used in many plastics applications, in particular as additives for PVC, have been hard to banish, even if some of the allrounders appear periodically on the watchlists of ...
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UK: Mass-balance approach for Plastic Packaging Tax to commence 1 April 2027
By PIE correspondent  The UK government has announced that use of the mass-balance approach for chemically recycled plastic for purposes of the Plastic Packaging Tax will come into effect on 1 April 2027. Mass balance allows ...
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POLYKEMI: Family business prepares for generational shift
By PIE staff  Swedish compounder Polykemi is planning to hand over the reins of the family-run business to the next generation. After 28 years at the head of the company, CEO Ola Hugoson and his deputy Lars Hugosson both sons of ...
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Maag Group: Acquisition of Sikora AG
The Maag Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sikora AG, a recognised market leader in measurement and control technology. According to a press release, this..
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LUCOBIT: German compounding specialist develops EBA compounds with up to 80% calcium carbonate
By PIE staff  Lucobit has developed compounds containing 80% calcium carbonate. According to the company, the material can be processed into films with up to 70% CaCO₃ content. The copolymer, based on ethylene-butyl acrylate, ...
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Hexpol: Majority takeover of Turkish compounder Kabkom
Hexpol recently signed an agreement to acquire 80 percent of the shares in Turkish compounder Kabkom Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi (Kabkom) from its founders Erdem..
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AGRICULTURAL FILM: Germany sees rise in volumes recovered in 2024 / Collection fractions expanded
By PIE staff  The initiative Erntekunststoffe Recycling Deutschland said it collected and recycled 36,903 t of silage and stretch film at 694 stationary and 3,402 mobile collection points last year. This corresponds to a recycling ...
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PLASTIC FANTASTIC: The last straw: plastic trumps paper
By PIE staff  An honest mans word is as good as his bond. Shortly following his second inauguration as President of the United States, Donald Trump promised to reverse the worst of all the egregious political mistakes made by his ...
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EUPC: European converters annual conference to focus on circular, competitive plastics industry
By PIE staff  European Plastics Converters has officially announced the 2025 edition of its flagship annual conference, The Future of Plastics: Circular & Competitive, to be held on 12-13 June at the Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand ...
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CHINAPLAS: Trade fair wrapped up with record-breaking attendance
By PIE staff  This years Chinaplas trade fair, which took place in Shenzhen, Guangdong, concluded on 18 April with a record 281,206 visitors over four days thats an increase of around 13% compared with its 2023 edition. Overseas ...
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K 2025: Women in Plastics to premiere at Düsseldorf trade fair
By PIE staff  The worlds leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry organised by Messe Düsseldorf is set to break new ground with the premiere of Women in Plastics a dedicated networking and empowerment event for ...
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PLASTICS EUROPE: Hans Ketelslegers appointed director for sustainable use of plastics
By PIE staff  On 23 April, Plastics Europe, the European trade association representing plastics manufacturers, announced the appointment of Hans Ketelslegers as its new director for the sustainable use of plastics. Ketelslegers has ...
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COVESTRO: Launch of PCR polycarbonates made from ELV headlamps
By PIE correspondent  Petrochemicals giant Covestro has launched a new line of post-consumer recycled polycarbonates made from end-of-life automotive headlamps. The material was developed via a German government initiative led by the ...
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