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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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%)...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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YIZUMI Breaks New Ground: Unveiling Its Global Headquarters
On September 26, YIZUMI is celebrating the groundbreaking of the YIZUMI Global Headquarters at the YIZUMI China Wusha No.3 Factory. Local government leaders, Mr. Richard Yan, Chairman and CEO of...
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Nordson Expands Sales Agent Network for EDI® Product Line in South America and Scandinavia
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, USA, September 12, 2024 – Nordson Corp.’s Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) division, a leading global supplier of polymer and fluid coating die systems,...
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Nordson Appoints Dominic Hohensinn-Pintar as European Sales Manager
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, USA, January 17, 2024 – Nordson Corp.’s Polymer Processing Systems division has announced the appointment of Dominic Hohensinn-Pintar as European sales manager,...
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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
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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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OWENS CORNING: Insulation specialist to sell Glass Reinforcements division to Praana Group for EUR 724 mn
By PIE staff  The facilities of the Global Glass Reinforcements division of Owens Corning, along with those of competitor 3B Fibreglass, are set to become part of the Praana Group. This was recently announced by OC following a ...
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ALPLA: Packaging producer expands capacities / Second Thai plant opened
By PIE staff  Austrian packaging and recycling specialist Alpla said it has opened a second plant in Thailand, expanding its presence in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region. While group CEO Philipp Lehner did not provide an exact ...
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PLASTPOL: Poland's 29th plastics and rubber processing trade fair scheduled for 20-23 May
By PIE staff  The plastics industry continues to grow despite global challenges, with Poland leading in processing within Central and Eastern Europe. Investments in innovative technologies are on the rise, and the upcoming Plastpol ...
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PLASTIC FANTASTIC: Taking plastics under their wings
By PIE staff  Gannets are clever birds, displaying a life-affirming pragmatism that we humans often lack. These seabirds have been breeding on the Icelandic islet of Eldey for thousands of years, but they dont put too much effort into ...
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RESEARCH: Recycling breakthrough for thermosets / Material touted as fully chemically recyclable, biodegradable
By PIE correspondent  Scientists at Cornell Universitys College of Arts & Sciences have made a breakthrough in the world of thermoset materials by producing a bio-sourced variety that can be recycled. Writing in the Cornell ...
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POLYMER PRICE FORECASTS: Slight upward trend expected for C2 and C3
By PIE Price Team  The PIE Price Team expects slight increases in the prices of ethylene and propylene for March, against the backdrop of the development of naphtha and oil quotations. In addition, geopolitical uncertainties and the ...
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SINGLE-USE PLASTICS: Back to the Plastic Future: Trump set to reverse Biden's SUP ban
By PIE correspondent  US president Donald Trump has lost no time in rolling back one of his predecessors key environmental policy moves by announcing he intends to scrap Joe Bidens removal of single-use plastic products across US ...
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ENVALIOR: German engineering materials supplier to produce PPS compounds in-house
By PIE staff  To meet growing demand, particularly from European and US customers, Envalior is setting up its first in-house production facility for polyphenylene sulphide compounds in Uerdingen, Germany. The company plans to ...
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EVENTS: Recoup to throw spotlight on future of plastics recycling at new summit
By PIE correspondent  UK recycling organisation Recoup is to assess the future of plastics recycling and the resource efficiency value chain at a new event, being held in April. Entitled The Recoup Summit: The Challenge of Future ...
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CORETH: Austrian film manufacturer invests EUR 4 mn in expansion
By PIE staff  Film manufacturer and processor Coreth has invested around EUR 4 mn in expanding its production capacities at its site in the state of Lower Austria. A new blown film extrusion line from German manufacturer Windmöller ...
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TEUFELBERGER: Restructuring proceedings for strappings business
By PIE staff  Family-run Teufelberger on 30 January 2025 applied for restructuring proceedings for its financially troubled Strapping Solutions business. The company noted, however, that the production of polypropylene and PET ...
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PLASTIC FANTASTIC: Organised crime lays waste to UK fields
By Andru Shively  Like any commodity, waste, too, must be cultivated before it can be exported, as farmers in England are finding out. At the end of January, three men were arrested near the city of Peterborough in connection with ...
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Nordson PPS: Northern Graphics New Representative in Scandinavia
The Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) division of Nordson Corporation, a global provider of melt delivery and pelletizing solutions, as well as polymer and liquid coating nozzle..
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PFAS: Lawsuit wants Chemours fined for discharges overshoot / Quo vadis EPA?
By Dede Williams  US chemical producer Chemours is once again on the receiving end of negative headlines surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. A new lawsuit filed by US pressure group West Virginia Rivers Coalition ...
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EuMBC: Dirk Marschke is new President
At the autumn meeting held in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 14, 2024, members of European Masterbatchers and Compounders (EuMBC) elected Dirk Marschke as the new President. With a..
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PENTAC POLYMER: German compounder takes over waste manager Proform / Plant opens in Mexico
By PIE staff  As part of a company succession plan, German compounder Pentac Polymer has acquired the waste management company Proform located roughly 20 km away. As a subsidiary of Pentac, the plastics grinding company, which employs ...
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BACHMANN: Swiss plastics processor takes over HerkuPlast Kubern
By PIE staff  The Bachmann Group has acquired HerkuPlast Kubern, as of 1 January. The two owner-managed companies have similar portfolios in the areas of growth, cultivation, and transport pallets. HerkuPlast Kubern employs around 35 ...
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PACKAGING RECYCLING SWITZERLAND: Collection scheme launched for plastic packaging, beverage cartons
By PIE staff  In January 2025, RecyPac launched a plastic packaging and beverage carton collection scheme in a number of Swiss municipalities, including Bern, Dietikon, Greifensee, Oetwil an der Limmat, and Schlieren. Further ...
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PACKAGING RECYCLING GERMANY: Recycling rate for plastics rising / Major shortfalls for composite solutions / Germany no longer world champion in waste separation ZSVR / UBA
By PIE staff  Germanys dual-system packaging-recycling schemes revealed a mixed picture in 2023. Five of the eight packaging fractions met their recycling quotas. These included plastic packaging which is recorded in two fractions ...
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PLASTIC FANTASTIC: A spoonful of electricity helps the salt go down
By Andru Shively  The Land of the Rising Sun might really be called the land of rising salt. The Japanese reportedly take in more than twice the amount recommended by the WHO, yet breaking tasty habits can be futile, with a low-salt ...
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GERMAN PACKAGING MARKET: Packaging and film manufacturers anticipate rise in sales / Stabilisation in export business expected IK business survey
By PIE staff  The economic situation for manufacturers of plastic packaging and films in Germany remains tense. However, the mood regarding sales and export expectations is brightening slightly. According to the latest economic survey ...
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SYENSQO: Nexeo takes over distribution of high-performance materials for EMEA
By PIE staff  In the Europe, Middle East, Africa region, US distributor Nexeo Plastics is expanding its distribution to include high-performance materials produced by Syensqo. Nexeo forged its first ties with the Belgian speciality ...
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PIE MARKET SURVEY: Your opinion matters! / Market poll to reveal trends in Europe / Participants to receive exclusive management summary
The 12th PIE Market Survey is now open until 31 January to make sure your voice is heard! It takes only a few minutes to answer some short questions that will help you, and us, gain insight into the current mood of the European plastics ...
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ARTEREX: Manufacturer of med-tech products takes over Italian competitor Phoenix
By PIE staff  US medical technology group Arterex has announced the expansion of its footprint in Italy. Established in 2022 through the merger of four plastics processing and toolmaking companies, Arterex has acquired the Italian ...
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Starlinger: Austrian machine manufacturer publishes second sustainability report
"Starlinger is one of those medium-sized Austrian companies that have been taking their social responsibility seriously in a variety of ways for a long time”, explains Ilona..
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