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Image: 3D printer additively manufacturing a plastic structure; Copyright: leungchopan

NEW!

From the 3D printer to the dishwasher: researchers develop biodegradable support material

Interview with Lars Schmohl and Frederik Gutbrod, Research Associates, Institute of Polymer Technology, University of Stuttgart

In the world of additive manufacturing, innovations are constantly revolutionising the possibilities. Despite the progress, there is one major challenge: the need for support structures. They prevent material layers from sagging – but removing them after printing can have environmentally damaging consequences. In the AquaLoes project, the IKT is tackling this challenge.

From the 3D printer to the dishwasher: researchers develop biodegradable support material

Image: Representatives from the industry; Copyright: Plastics & Rubber Thailand

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

Image: Energy chains; Copyright: igus GmbH

Recycling programme for engineering plastics

Image: Chemical recycling plant of Arcus-Greencycling Technologies GmbH; Copyright: Arcus-Greencycling Technologies GmbH

"Considerably more fossil oil would be consumed without mass balance"

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

Plastindia 2023 & Elecrama 2023 India,Flame Retardant chemicals ATH,Aluminium Hydroxide, Aluminium Trihydrate, Magnesium Hydroxide

Flame Retardant chemicals ATH ,Aluminium Hydroxide , Aluminium Trihydrate, Magnesium Hydroxide PLASTINDIA 2023 India ,1-5 February New Delhi , India & ELECRAMA Exhibittion Noida , India From 18-22...

Aluminium Trihydrate

6th Day of K 2022 and it's DIWALI festival of lights celebrations. We were there in k 2013 , k2016 , k2019 . Our next exhibition participation will be in Plastindia 2023 from 1 February 2023 to 5...

Celebrating K Show’s 70th anniversary & Chen Hsong’s 64th.

Let The Sparks Fly! K Show will once again be the global highlight this October for pioneering innovations and developments as well as visionary impulses. What began as a small consumer fair in...

Brazilian company concludes its participation at K 2022 with a highlight to an innovative recycled resin solution

The Brazilian company Plastiweber, that develops sustainable solutions for plastics, presented at K 2022 its polyethylene resin with one hundred percent of recycled content. During the trade fair,...

30th Anniversary

Established in the year 1992, NIKNAM CHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED is engaged in manufacturing, exporting, and supplying of quality environment-friendly FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICALS & FILLERS for more...

60 years have passed sometimes in calm and sometimes in stormy waters, but always keeping our gaze with the bright light of a lighthouse that guided our navigation. So many people have come and gone,...

Bryce Corporation order another two Universal Converting Equipment X8 Slitter Rewinders at K Exhibition

Following a meeting at K 2022 in Dusseldorf, Bryce Corporation has ordered another two Universal X8 slitting machines from Universal Converting Equipment. The Universal X8 is a highly automated...

AGENT / BUSINESS TIE UP

We BJS Engineers Pvt. Ltd an renowned and leading Manufacturer in India for Automatic Slotting Machines, CNC Pipe Threading Machines Single Head / Double Head with Both Side Threading simultaneously...

CHIMEI Launches Ecologue™ Sustainable Materials Portfolio at K 2022

CHIMEI Corporation has unveiled a new portfolio of sustainable materials under the Ecologue trademark, combining present innovations in recycling with future ambitions in bioplastics and zero-carbon...

Meet us LIVE or VIRTUALLY at K Fair 2022

Let’s craft connections together! Our Talks Arena is the perfect place to meet and get inspired. We invite you to attend deep dive talks from experts and panel discussions on the most...

Röhm Invests Worldwide

New sustainable technology for MMA production Expansion of capacities in Worms, Shanghai and Wesseling Increase in research and innovation activities Röhm is constantly advancing its growth strategy...

Revolutionizing the world of recycling with viscoZERO technology – PP, PS, PE and PET processible

At K2022, Starlinger viscotec presents a new product line to revolutionize plastics recycling: viscoZERO, the melt phase decontamination reactor for the production of food grade recycled polyolefin...

Röhm is moving towards climate neutrality – conserving resources with PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds

Climate-neutral production by 2050 Sustainable by design: PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds are durable and recyclable The proTerra brand suffix is the quality seal for sustainable products and services...

Innovative PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds at K 2022: the right solution for every industry trend

PLEXIGLAS® 8N plus for simple demolding and processing of complex injection-molded parts Neutral gray PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds with increased light transmittance in the red spectrum enable...

"Easy to use" concept in Gripper (EOAT) construction

Isn't it the goal of all of us to organise our daily processes as simply and time-savingly as possible? This is no different in Gripper (EOAT) construction and the use of AGS Grippers (End of Arm...

Evonik to introduce Next Generation Plastic Solutions at K-Fair 2022

Sustainable high-performance polymers based on renewable raw materials Performance additives that save resources, improve production efficiency, and protect applications Novel business...

Ecologue™ Talks: Chemical Recycling in the Future of Acrylics

Join our talks at K 2022! This year, CHIMEI made a major breakthrough in developing chemically recycled acrylics for optical-grade applications. Our experts will share this solution, how it can serve...

Press Kit for K 2022: “Crafting Connections With You”

At K 2022, the world's largest plastics trade show, Covestro will present innovative products and solutions that support the circular economy and climate neutrality. Developments from the areas of...

SpecialChem and Agilis announce the launch of ionicPIM – a Product Information Management system designed for the Chemical Industry

Agilis, a provider of digital commerce solutions for the chemical industry, and SpecialChem, the world’s largest materials selection platform, announce today their partnership to bring to market...

Trend-setting trade show appearance at the K 2022 in Düsseldorf: Together against climate change – with circular plastics

Focus on circular economy and resource conservation Covestro helps customers achieve their sustainability goals "Crafting Connections With You" The world's leading plastics trade show K 2022...

Meraxis and ClickPlastics cooperate on digital distribution

As of now, polymers from ClickPlastics AG are also available in the digital customer portal of Meraxis Group. ClickPlastics specializes in the exclusive distribution of plastic granules from Asian...

Nano Pitch Preform Moulds

PETform has developed a new PET hot runner system allowing for an ultra compact mould pitch of 40 mm. Many components remain unchanged from previous generation, allowing common hot runner component...

COMELT celebrates premiere at the K 2022, Hall 1, Booth D87:

Presentation of a high-end sheet die with a production width of 1850 mm Customizing of high-tech dies and feedblocks as major advantage COMELT for the first time at the K For the first...

Much less CO2: Westlake Vinnolit uses renewable ethylene in PVC production

Westlake Vinnolit continues to expand its lower-carbon GreenVin® product line: Effective immediately, the company also offers GreenVin® bio-attributed PVC based on renewable ethylene. Westlake...

Chemical industry as a key factor against climate change – with strong partners

Covestro uses the world’s leading trade fair K 2022 for dialogue with business and society Focus on core areas of circular economy and resource conservation Panel discussion on October 19th...

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 in Düsseldorf: Convincing additional online offerings - highly satisfied exhibitors in the exhibition halls

Lots of videos, interviews and highlight tours still available after the fair!

K 2022 – Trade fair results fulfil highest expectations

Innovation driver for the global plastics and rubber industry

K in Düsseldorf – 70 Years of the World’s No. 1 Trade Fair for the Plastics and Rubber Industry

Over 3,000 companies from 60 nations to present innovations for the efficient and responsible handling of plastics

K 2022: The programme of the Special Show „Plastics shape the future“

Seven theme days - discussions, impulse lectures, lighthouse projects and exciting experimental shows

Circular Economy Forum at K 2022 from 19 to 26 October in Düsseldorf

Official special show "Plastics shape the future" focuses on the hot topics climate protection, circular economy and digitalization

K 2022 benefits from new HEPA filters in the exhibition halls

Messe Düsseldorf ensures highest air quality. By July 3,000 HEPA filters will have been installed

K 2022: Online Ticket shop now open!

Tickets for K 2022, The World’s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics & Rubber, from 19 to 26 October are now available from the ticket shop at www.k-online.com.

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

Now online: the anniversary in historical pictures and stories

New at K 2022: the START-UP ZONE

Newcomers showcase innovative developments and ideas for the plastics and rubber industries

K 2022 from 19 to 26 October 2022 in Düsseldorf: Global plastics and rubber industry jointly active for climate protection, the circular economy and digitalisation

Exhibitor database now online +++ High internationality +++ K-Talk, K-MAG and K-monthly now already provide pooled know-how

New additional service in the run-up to K 2022 in Düsseldorf: Monthly K-Talk starts online on January 20, 2022!

On October 19 this year, K 2022, The World's No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber, will open its doors for eight days. For the 22nd time, K in Düsseldorf will be the performance barometer for the entire industry and its global marketplace for innovations.

Scientific Council of K 2022 convenes First Meeting

Valuable expert know-how for shaping the leading themes climate protection, circular economy and digitalisation

The world’s plastics and rubber industry focuses on K 2022 in Düsseldorf

Now the deadline for registrations for K 2022 has been reached, it is clear that the interest taken by exhibitors in the world’s most important trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry, to be held in Düsseldorf from 19 to 26 October 2022, continues unabated.

K-MAG: 365 Days of Community News!

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K 2022 from 19 to 26 October 2022 in Düsseldorf:

The time is ripe: with immediate effect the registration documents for K 2022, the world’s most relevant trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry, will be available at www.k-online.com. The deadline for registration for all the companies wishing to participate in K 2022 is 31 May 2021.

Course Charted for K 2022

Last Thursday, 22 October 2020, the first meeting of the exhibitors’ advisory board marked the kick-off to the next ‘K’ in Düsseldorf to be held from 19 to 26 October 2022.

K 2019 Science Council has started operations

Kick-off for K 2019

Messe Düsseldorf presents a fresh new face

Lego: Group appoints Annette Stube as Chief Sustainability Officer

The Lego Group today announced it has appointed Annette Stube as its Chief Sustainability Officer. Annette, who is currently Executive Vice President and Head of Sustainability at..

Plast 2023: Italian plastics trade fair with 1.323 exhibitors and around 38.000 visitors

The "Plast 2023" plastics trade show was held in Milan, Italy, from September 5-8, 2023. The fair presented 1.323 exhibitors on a net area of 50.000 square meters, registering..

Songwon: Steffen Dobberstein new head of the Coatings business unit

Songwon Industrial Co, Ltd. announces the appointment of Steffen Dobberstein as the new Head of Business Unit (BU) Coatings, effective September 11, 2023. As Leader BU..

Dentis: Two new PET bottle-to-bottle recycling lines from Starlinger - Now also offering food-grade rPET granulate

With two Starlinger "recoStar PET bottle-to-bottle recycling lines, Piedmont-based Dentis Recycling Italy S.r.l. expanded its product portfolio and now offers food-grade rPET..

Trinseo: Price Increase for Polystyrene and Copolymers in Europe

Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, and its affiliate companies in Europe yesterday announced a price increase for all polystyrene (PS), ABS and SAN grades...

"bioplastics Magazine": 100th issue marks the start of a new name "Renewable Carbon Plastics - Alex Thielen new Editor-in-Chief

Since its founding in 2006, the trade journal "bioplastics Magazine" has informed readers across the globe about the latest developments in the fields of biobased plastics (i.e...

Van Gansewinkel: Großbrand in Recyclingwerk bei Lüttich

In einem Recyclingbetrieb des Abfallverwerters van Gansewinkel in Wandre bei Lüttich, Belgien, ist am Dienstagabend (22. August 2023) gegen 23 Uhr ein Großbrand ausgebrochen. Nach..

Röhm: Price increase for film products

Effective September 1st, 2023, Röhm GmbH will increase the prices for its PMMA based film products, which are marketed under the trademarks "Plexiglas" and "Europlex". The..

FKuR: Bioplastics specialist celebrates 20th anniversary

What started back at the Willich site with just a few employees and a laboratory extruder has now become a major company in the bioplastics industry. FKuR develops and produces..

Fanuc Europe: Marco Ghirardello is new President and CEO

Fanuc Europe Corporation recently announced the appointment of Marco Ghirardello as the new President and CEO. Ghirardello succeeds Shinichi Tanzawa, who has been leading the..

Trinseo: Price Increase for Polystyrene and Copolymers in Europe

Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, and its affiliate companies in Europe yesterday announced a price increase for all polystyrene (PS), ABS and SAN grades...

APK: Jürgen Schiffer is the new CFO

Jürgen Schiffer has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) by the APK AG Supervisory Board. The proven expert for finance, value-added processes as well as..

Arburg: Mario Rodriguez Navarro takes over management in Mexico

Since 18 July 2023, the Arburg branch in Querétaro, Mexico, has a new Managing Director: Mario Rodriguez Navarro. He has taken over from Guillermo Fasterling, who has successfully..

LyondellBasell: Investment in Dutch recycling company Stiphout

LyondellBasell today announced it has acquired a 50 percent stake in Stiphout Industries B.V. ("Stiphout"). Stiphout is involved in the sourcing and processing of post-consumer..

Trinseo: Price Decrease for Polystyrene and Copolymers in Europe

Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, and its affiliate companies in Europe yesterday announced a price decrease for all polystyrene (PS), ABS and SAN grades...

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag: Expanded Executive Board - Christian Maget appointed Chief Financial Officer

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH today announces the expansion of its Executive Board with the appointment of Christian Maget as Chief Financial Officer, effective..

PTTGC: New PET recycling plant planned in Ohio

Thai chemical company PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC) is planning to build a PET recycling plant in the US state of Ohio. According to a press release from U.S. subsidiary PTTGC..

Duytan: Vietnamese recycler installs third Starlinger PET bottle-to-bottle recycling line

Vietnamese plastics recycler Duytan Plastic Recycling Co. Ltd. produces recycled PET for the manufacture of beverage bottles. As Austrian machine builder Starlinger announced that..

BASF: European sales of POM to be handled in future by Albis and Ultrapolymers

As of October 1, 2023, BASF will change its European direct business for "Ultraform" (POM) and transfer the sales process to its long-standing trusted trading partners, ALBIS and..

BASF breaks ground on polyethylene plant at Zhanjiang Verbund site in China

BASF has broken ground on a polyethylene (PE) plant at its Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China. As the company further communicates, will the new plant with a capacity of 500,000..

Trinseo: Price Decrease for Polystyrene in Europe

Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, and its affiliate companies in Europe recently announced a price adjustment for various polystyrene (PS), grades. Effective June..

K.D. Feddersen: Wilfried Jobst appointed as further Managing Director

With immediate effect, Wilfried Jobst was appointed Managing Director of K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG. As the company further communicates, Wilfried Jobst will assume..

Trexel: Joan Lombardo announced as new Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Trexel announces the appointment of Joan Lombardo to the position of Vice President, Sales and Marketing. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing sales efforts across three..

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023: Winners announced in Amsterdam

The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023 were announced today at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. The seven category winners exemplify the advances..

TotalEnergies: Acquiring of spanish plastics recycler Iber Resinas

TotalEnergies announces that it has acquired Spain-based Iber Resinas, an actor in the mechanical recycling of plastics for sustainable applications. With this transaction,..

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Latest news from the plastics and rubber industry:

Additive Manufacturing

27.09.2023

From the 3D printer to the dishwasher: researchers develop biodegradable support material

Interview with Lars Schmohl and Frederik Gutbrod, Research Associates, Institute of Polymer Technology, University of Stuttgart

Additive Manufacturing

27.09.2023

From the 3D printer to the dishwasher: researchers develop biodegradable support material

Plastics

27.09.2023

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

Recycling

22.09.2023

Recycling programme for engineering plastics

Recycling

22.09.2023

"Considerably more fossil oil would be consumed without mass balance"

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

Plastindia 2023 & Elecrama 2023 India,Flame Retardant chemicals ATH,Aluminium Hydroxide, Aluminium Trihydrate, Magnesium Hydroxide

Aluminium Trihydrate

Celebrating K Show’s 70th anniversary & Chen Hsong’s 64th.

Brazilian company concludes its participation at K 2022 with a highlight to an innovative recycled resin solution

30th Anniversary

60TH ANNIVERSARY

Bryce Corporation order another two Universal Converting Equipment X8 Slitter Rewinders at K Exhibition

AGENT / BUSINESS TIE UP

CHIMEI Launches Ecologue™ Sustainable Materials Portfolio at K 2022

Meet us LIVE or VIRTUALLY at K Fair 2022

Röhm Invests Worldwide

Revolutionizing the world of recycling with viscoZERO technology – PP, PS, PE and PET processible

Röhm is moving towards climate neutrality – conserving resources with PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds

Innovative PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds at K 2022: the right solution for every industry trend

"Easy to use" concept in Gripper (EOAT) construction

Evonik to introduce Next Generation Plastic Solutions at K-Fair 2022

Ecologue™ Talks: Chemical Recycling in the Future of Acrylics

Press Kit for K 2022: “Crafting Connections With You”

SpecialChem and Agilis announce the launch of ionicPIM – a Product Information Management system designed for the Chemical Industry

Trend-setting trade show appearance at the K 2022 in Düsseldorf: Together against climate change – with circular plastics

Meraxis and ClickPlastics cooperate on digital distribution

Nano Pitch Preform Moulds

COMELT celebrates premiere at the K 2022, Hall 1, Booth D87:

Much less CO2: Westlake Vinnolit uses renewable ethylene in PVC production

Chemical industry as a key factor against climate change – with strong partners

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 in Düsseldorf: Convincing additional online offerings - highly satisfied exhibitors in the exhibition halls

K 2022 – Trade fair results fulfil highest expectations

K in Düsseldorf – 70 Years of the World’s No. 1 Trade Fair for the Plastics and Rubber Industry

K 2022: The programme of the Special Show „Plastics shape the future“

Circular Economy Forum at K 2022 from 19 to 26 October in Düsseldorf

Official special show "Plastics shape the future" focuses on the hot topics climate protection, circular economy and digitalization

K 2022 benefits from new HEPA filters in the exhibition halls

K 2022: Online Ticket shop now open!

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

New at K 2022: the START-UP ZONE

K 2022 from 19 to 26 October 2022 in Düsseldorf: Global plastics and rubber industry jointly active for climate protection, the circular economy and digitalisation

New additional service in the run-up to K 2022 in Düsseldorf: Monthly K-Talk starts online on January 20, 2022!

Scientific Council of K 2022 convenes First Meeting

The world’s plastics and rubber industry focuses on K 2022 in Düsseldorf

K-MAG: 365 Days of Community News!

K 2022 from 19 to 26 October 2022 in Düsseldorf:

Course Charted for K 2022

K 2019 Science Council has started operations

Kick-off for K 2019

Messe Düsseldorf presents a fresh new face

Lego: Group appoints Annette Stube as Chief Sustainability Officer

Plast 2023: Italian plastics trade fair with 1.323 exhibitors and around 38.000 visitors

Songwon: Steffen Dobberstein new head of the Coatings business unit

Dentis: Two new PET bottle-to-bottle recycling lines from Starlinger - Now also offering food-grade rPET granulate

Trinseo: Price Increase for Polystyrene and Copolymers in Europe

"bioplastics Magazine": 100th issue marks the start of a new name "Renewable Carbon Plastics - Alex Thielen new Editor-in-Chief

Van Gansewinkel: Großbrand in Recyclingwerk bei Lüttich

Röhm: Price increase for film products

FKuR: Bioplastics specialist celebrates 20th anniversary

Fanuc Europe: Marco Ghirardello is new President and CEO

Trinseo: Price Increase for Polystyrene and Copolymers in Europe

APK: Jürgen Schiffer is the new CFO

Arburg: Mario Rodriguez Navarro takes over management in Mexico

LyondellBasell: Investment in Dutch recycling company Stiphout

"bioplastics Magazine": 100th issue marks the start of a new name "Renewable Carbon Plastics - Alex Thielen new Editor-in-Chief