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Invitation to JURMET stand No 3G55
Dear Guests and Partners, Our team is excited to welcome you at our booth at K-Show 2025. We are going to present a new model of duplex slitter WINDER3 with top of the art deign and features as well...
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Slitters with high efficiency - an article in COATING & CONVERTING | C2 EUROPE 102 | DECEMBER 2023
Slitters with high efficiency - an article published in COATING & CONVERTING C2 EUROPE 102 in December 2023.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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60TH ANNIVERSARY
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,...
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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...
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"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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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OCSIAL: Graphene nanotube production opened in Belgrade / Next expansion stage as early as 2025
By PIE staff  Carbon nanotubes manufacturer Ocsial said it has built a synthesis plant for CNTs in Belgrade, Serbia. The plant currently has a capacity of 60 t/y, but Ocsial plans to double this next year through an expansion. In ...
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Trinseo: Price Increase for Polystyrene and Copolymers in Europe
Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, and its affiliate companies in Europe, announced today a price increase for all polystyrene (PS), ABS and SAN grades. Effective..
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TEKNI-PLEX: Medical-grade bio-based PVC compounds with ISCC-Plus certification
By PIE correspondent  Tekni-Plex Healthcare, the medical technology unit of US processor Tekni-Plex, has introduced bio-based, medical-grade PVC compounds that utilise resins and plasticisers manufactured with renewable energy and ...
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POLYPLASTICS: POM grades with short cellulose fibre reinforcement in development
By PIE correspondent  Japanese engineering plastics producer Polyplastics announced the development of new Duracon POM grades that are reinforced with short cellulose fibre rather than glass. Developed within the companys Duracircle ...
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PEARL: Polymer producer opens PU system house in Vietnam / Production in Egypt, India to follow
By PIE staff  The Pearl Group has built a fifth PU system house, which is located near Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. The rapidly expanding company which emerged from the former PU system house JV with Bayer MaterialScience and later ...
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PLASTIC FANTASTIC: There and Back Again a Deposit's Tale
By Andru Shively  Readers of Tolkien know all about long, unexpected journeys in his titular tale, Hobbit Bilbo Baggins travelled more than 3,000 km roundtrip by one reckoning. But that pales in comparison with the nearly 16,100-km ...
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AOC: Resin producer to be acquired by Japan's Nippon Paint
By PIE staff  Japans Nippon Paint Holdings has announced plans to acquire US resin producer AOC for USD 2.3 bn. The seller is a fund of the US investment company Lone Star. Subject to all approvals, the transaction is expected to ...
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SK CHEMICALS: Korean resin producer launches Ecotria Claro 300 / Material made from recycled plastics for use in extrusion blow moulding
By PIE correspondent  South Korean resin maker SK Chemicals says it has launched a new copolyester product, Ecotria Claro 300, which is transparent, chemical resistant, and, due to its high viscosity, suitable for extrusion blow ...
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MICROPLASTICS: Veolia to test detection tech at Swiss PET recycling plant
By PIE staff  Waste management group Veolia has announced plans to test a new method for the detection of microplastics at its PET recycling plant in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, operated by subsidiary RecyPET. The technology was ...
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BERRY GLOBAL: Launch of recyclable PP bottles for healthcare applications
By PIE correspondent  US packaging group Berry Global said it has launched a range of polypropylene bottles for healthcare applications a high-performance and sustainable alternative to coloured PET pill bottles. Berry noted that ...
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BASF: Launch of PA 6, TPU grades with low-carbon footprint
By PIE correspondent  German petrochemicals group BASF has expanded its sustainable product offerings with low-carbon footprint grades in polyamide 6 and ether-based thermoplastic polyurethane. The company has introduced new low and ...
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BIESTERFELD: German distributor announces management changes
By PIE staff  Starting in October, Frank Johänning assumed the role of global business director, taking over responsibility for the global management of the Performance Polymers business unit at Biesterfeld Plastic, the distribution ...
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RÖHM: US methyl methacrylate plant nears completion
By PIE staff  German chemical company Röhm said it is close to completing its new US plant for methyl methacrylate in Bay City, Texas. The company estimates the production capacity at 250,000 t/y. Following commissioning at Bay City, ...
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AVIENT: TPE grades with 60% recycled content launched / Metallic effect sulfone formulations introduced
By PIE correspondent  US compounds, colours, and additives specialist Avient said it has extended its reSound REC portfolio of recycled content thermoplastic elastomers with new grades that contain up to 60% recycled content. The ...
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BIESTERFELD: Distribution in Europe of elastomer, latex products from US compounder Polytek
By PIE staff  German distributor Biesterfeld is now marketing elastomer and latex products from US compounder Polytek in Europe, with the exception of the UK. Biesterfeld is thus expanding its portfolio to include silicone, ...
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PLASTIC FANTASTIC: Turtle invasion at Lake Constance
By PIE staff  This years Fakuma trade fair didnt set an attendance record. Exactly 36,675 visitors came to Friedrichshafen 7% fewer than last year. While the bipeds made themselves somewhat scarce, another species was present at ...
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FLEXOPACK: Greek packaging manufacturer opens first production plant in US
By PIE staff  Greek packaging manufacturer Flexopack is expanding into the US and building its first production facility in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. The investment for the approximately 10,000-m² plant, located east of state ...
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TOTALENERGIES: Expansion of metallocene VLLDPE range with improved recyclability / Replacement of EVA possible
By PIE correspondent  French petrochemicals group TotalEnergies said it has expanded its range of metallocene polyethylene with a new very low linear density grade. According to the company, its Advanced Supertough mPE grade is ...
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ASAHI KASEI: Collaboration with Acquafil on rPA 6, cellulose nanofibre compound for 3D printing / Automotive, aeronautical applications
By PIE correspondent  Japanese chemical and materials manufacturer Asahi Kasei said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian polyamide producer Aquafil to develop a new compound for 3D printing suitable for use in ...
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KI GROUP SUMMIT FAKUMA: Discussions on current state and future of plastics industry / Polymer price forecasts for optimising purchasing strategy
By PIE staff  The German and European plastics industry started 2024 with high hopes. Three quarters into the year, the mood of the industry is now subdued. This was clearly noticeable at this years Fakuma trade fair in ...
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RESEARCH: Aimplas to investigate algae-to-plastics potential as part of Ruguplas initiative
By PIE correspondent  Spanish plastics technology centre Aimplas has joined the Ruguplas project, which will evaluate the technical feasibility of using an invasive form of algae found along the coasts of the Strait of Gibraltar for ...
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Starlinger: Machine manufacturer takes action against copyists in China
Starlinger & Co Gesellschaft m.b.H., machine manufacturer based in Vienna, Austria, with production plants in Austria, Germany and China, sued Chinese machine manufacturers and..
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BILLION: CEO says machinery maker well-positioned despite sales decline
By PIE staff  According to Korbinian Kiesl, owner and CEO of French injection moulding machinery maker Billion, the company is expecting a drop in sales of around a quarter to EUR 29 mn for 2024. Still, Kiesl noted that he believes ...
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BIOPLASTICS: Aimplas joins EU project to transform brewer waste into high-value biopolymers
By PIE correspondent  Spanish plastics technology centre Aimplas is participating in the Polymeer project funded by the EUs Circular Bio-Based Joint Undertaking Horizon program. The projects focus is on optimising the conversion of ...
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VARTA: Sales forecast for 2024 lowered / Group restructuring could take longer than planned
By PIE staff  Following battery manufacturer Vartas recent announcement to liquidate its capital, the company has now revised its turnover forecast for the current year. While Varta previously projected sales of EUR 820 mn to EUR 870 ...
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