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SURESH SWAMINATHAN BECOMES PRESIDENT OF TEKNOR APEX

North American Plastics Industry Calls for USMCA Ratification

ARABPLAST 2021 unveils on 9th of January in Dubai

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  1. Saudi Print & Pack
  2. SURESH SWAMINATHAN BECOMES PRESIDENT OF TEKNOR APEX
  3. North American Plastics Industry Calls for USMCA Ratification
  4. ARABPLAST 2021 unveils on 9th of January in Dubai

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Saudi Print & Pack

Saudi Print & Pack The 17th International Trade Exhibition For Printing & Packaging Technology 13-16 January 2020 Reyadh International convention & Exhibition Center, Reyadh – Saudi Arabia About Saudi Print and Pack “Unleashing Innovations in Printing and Packaging” Saudi Print and Pack 2020 is the 18th edition of the Kingdom’s renowned printing and packing technology […]

SURESH SWAMINATHAN BECOMES PRESIDENT OF TEKNOR APEX

PAWTUCKET, RI, U.S.A., October 28, 2019: Teknor Apex Company has appointed Suresh Swaminathan as its new president. He succeeds William J. Murray, who is retiring after 41 years with the company. Mr. Swaminathan will be responsible for the company’s worldwide custom compounding business. Teknor Apex operates thirteen manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, and Asia […]

North American Plastics Industry Calls for USMCA Ratification

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY—22 October 2019—Today the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) President & CEO Tony Radoszewski, the Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) President Carol Hochu and the Asociación Nacional de Industrias del Plástico (ANIPAC) President Aldimir Torres Arenas issued the following joint statement after meeting about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “The plastics industry of North America has stood together throughout the process of negotiating the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), […]

Brückner Maschinenbau Technical innovations for the K 2019

New line concept for single-origin packaging solutions Numerous new developments, also for speciality films Innovations for the demands of a circular economy Brückner Maschinenbau is working on a means to make films with the highest possible recycling capabilities producible on film stretching lines. The focus is on mono-material film with superior mechanical and optical properties, […]

Clariant Masterbatches Initiative Seeks to Help Make Plastics Packaging More Sustainable

• Offering solutions to modern challenges in packaging industry • Four distinct approaches identified • Additive masterbatches hold an important key Muttenz, July 5, 2019 – As part of a Clariant-wide program to create a more sustainable plastics industry, the Packaging Market Segment within the Masterbatches Business Unit is working to help brand owners and […]

CALL FOR PAPERS AT PP XX IN AMSTERDAM

CALL FOR PAPERS AT PP XX IN AMSTERDAM The Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) has issued a call for papers to be presented at its next conference and exhibition, Plastic Pipes XX. Hosted in Amsterdam at the Hotel Okura, this event will be held September 21 – 23, 2020. Abstracts need to be submitted in […]

CANTONESE RENDEZVOUS

At the thirty-third CHINAPLAS fair (Canton, 21-24 May 2019), the Italian collective organised by Amaplast (Italian trade association, member of CONFINDUSTRIA, bringing together about 170 manufacturers of plastics and rubber processing machinery, equipment and moulds) will include about fifty Italian businesses and occupy an area of 1,400 square metres. “The massive Italian presence at the […]

Under the sea: Fighting Greece’s plastic trash problem

Dressed all in black and preparing his diving gear with loud zips and clicks, George Sarelakos looks like he’s part of a Greek naval operation ready to storm an island or take down smugglers. He’s not — but he and four other volunteer divers do have a challenging mission: Clearing the plastic trash from the […]

Maharashtra Eases Plastic Ban On Bottles But With Recycling Rider

Maharashtra decided to revoke the ban on plastic bottles, providing some relief from its earlier decision to curb environmental damage from the non-biodegradable material. But on one condition. All manufacturers have to establish a recycling chain by setting up reverse vending machines and tie up with recyclers, a senior official from the environment ministry told […]

China, US add plastics to their trade war

Updated: An escalating trade war between the United States and China is hitting the plastics sector with Chinese officials announcing tariffs on 106 U.S. products, including plastics, and the U.S. targeting machinery and molds. Both nations are eyeing a rate of 25 percent. Final numbers and the effective dates of the new tariffs have not […]

H.R.H. Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Patronage the 1st Edition of the GDA Conference

Under His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa’s patronage, the kingdom will host the first Gulf Downstream Association (GDA) International Downstream Conference and Exhibition 2018. Themed “Towards a Competitive Downstream through Innovation, Collaboration and Technology”, the event will be held at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre from October 23 […]

Plastics Machinery Shipments Jumped 20% Y/Y in Q3 of 2017

North American shipments of primary plastics machinery posted a strong year-over-year increase in Q3 of 2017 according to statistics compiled and reported by the Plastics Industry Association’s (PLASTICS) Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES). This marked the second consecutive quarterly Y/Y increase in this data. The preliminary estimate for shipments of primary plastics equipment (injection molding, […]

Upakovka 2018: Renowned Exhibitors and Extensive Programme of Side Events

Clear growth in machinery segment, beverage technology strongly represented, packaging media further expanded A very positive exhibitor response can already be seen for upakovka 2018 to be held at the AO Expocentre Krasnaja Presnja in Moscow from 23 to 26 January. The German participation is again bigger than in previous years and the Italian pavilion […]

This 31-year-old from Bengaluru is redefining cutlery in a plastic-filled world

Samanvi Bhograj started a manufacturing unit that makes 100 percent biodegradable and compostable tableware products using plant fiber. Plastic has become integral parts of our lives. It has seeped into every little shelf on the corner and has made our lives completely dependent on it. Right from the cradle to the grave most of the products in […]

CUSTOM-ENHANCED SCREEN CHANGER EXTENDS FILTER LIFE AND IMPROVES PRODUCT QUALITY FOR PET COMPANY KÖKSAN

Nordson Retrofitted Its BKG® POLY™ Screen Changer with Filter Candles, Providing 4 to 8 Times Longer Filter Life, Fewer Black Specks and Gels, and Less Shear Stress SEHİTKAMİL, GAZİANTEP, TURKEY, September 5, 2017: A specially retrofitted screen changer for use on a PET polymerization line has enabled KÖKSAN PET Packaging Industry Company to prolong the […]

Shift in mainland policy could spell disaster for Hong Kong recycling

Calls for the recycling industry in Hong Kong to upgrade after Beijing set to ban 24 types of imported waste by the end of the year In a dusty scrap yard encircled by mountains of scrap plastic, 11-year-old Yi-Jie dips her hairbrush in a tank of water clumpy with bits of polymer and runs it […]

Has the sale of bin liners increased since the plastic bag ban was introduced?

When the ACT Government banned single-use plastic bags in 2011, some Canberrans found themselves without a steady supply of free bin bags. This week’s questioner, Colin Mckay, was one of them. When Colin heard that Coles and Woolworths were going to phase out plastic bags across the country, it made him think about one aspect of […]

Kenya bans plastic bags, may fine violators up to $38,000

A ban on plastic bags came into force Monday in Kenya and those found violating the new regulation could receive maximum fines of $38,000 or a four-year jail term. The ban applies to the use, manufacture, and importation of plastic shopping bags and gives a minimum fine of about $19,000 or up to a year […]

Biesterfeld commits on new Hytrel® and Crastin® grades for the cosmetics industry

Biesterfeld Plastic relies on its long-term partner DuPont for innovative plastic packaging concepts for the cosmetics industry. The distributor sells food contact approved thermoplastics produced by DuPont specifically Hytrel® and Crastin® in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. It thereby offers a broad product portfolio especially for the food and cosmetics industry which […]

Jesse Garant Metrology Center invests $15M to expand part inspection services

DEARBORN, MI – Jesse Garant Metrology Center has expanded its operations to accommodate the growing demand for high volume part inspection for pre-production and production validation. With investments in new equipment and better infrastructure, their enhanced capabilities solidify their position as leaders within the nondestructive testing and metrology part inspection services industry. As part of a five year, $15 million roll-out […]

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Thermoplastic elastomers of KRAIBURG TPE comply with new VDI guideline 2017

KRAIBURG TPE announces that its THERMOLAST® M compounds meet the requirements of the guideline 2017 for medical grade plastics (MGPs) passed by the Association of German Engineers (VDI) in July 2019. Intended as a guideline for manufacturers and users of plastics for medical products, the VDI guideline 2017 regulates the requirements qualified MGPs have to […]

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  • Reifenhäuser Group presents sustainable solutions for plastics production
  • Faster, quicker, and less expensive: Flat dies reworked with cutting-edge technology
  • Brownfield digitalization: IoT gateway from Reifenhäuser sets new standards

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Thermoplastic elastomers of KRAIBURG TPE comply with new VDI guideline 2017

KRAIBURG TPE announces that its THERMOLAST® M compounds meet the requirements of the guideline 2017 for medical grade plastics (MGPs) passed by the Association of German Engineers (VDI) in July 2019. Intended as a guideline for manufacturers and users of plastics for medical products, the VDI guideline 2017 regulates the requirements qualified MGPs have to […]

Easy on resources and sustainable: Spunbond with REICOFIL technology is the better film.

Troisdorf, July 1, 2019 | As a material for hygiene and packaging products, spunbonded fabric can help save up to 50 percent of the semi-finished material previously used, while simultaneously improving product properties. This is made possible thanks to Reifenhäuser Reicofil spunbond technology. Reifenhäuser’s systems and components can also process post- consumer waste. Dr. Andreas […]

Retrofit instead of new purchases: Sustainable modernization of extrusion lines of all manufacturers

Troisdorf, July 1, 2019 | Buy new or retrofit? Users in plastics extrusion are faced with this question when looking at the performance of their lines in terms of energy consumption or the use of alternative raw materials. And this is where Reifenhäuser comes in with its latest business unit: Reifenhäuser Extrusion Systems (RES), which […]

With Reifenhäuser, cast film production is becoming smart, modular and affordable

Troisdorf, July 1, 2019 | Plastic mono-materials help improve sorting, and consequently enable a high degree of plastic waste recyclability. Reifenhäuser Cast Sheet Coating (CSC) offers suitable extrusion lines and components for the manufacture of mono-cast films. The CSC team assists customers in developing the right extrusion line for them, drawing on its extensive development […]

Fully automatic and sustainable: Save materials and energy with REIcofeed- PRO from Reifenhäuser

Troisdorf, July 1, 2019 | In terms of money spent on the production of multi-layer films, raw material costs take pride of place with 80 percent. This is not by chance. As a barrier, the various layers undertake important protection duties, for example for pharmaceutical and medical products or food packaging. However, these functional layers […]

Clariant Masterbatches Initiative Seeks to Help Make Plastics Packaging More Sustainable

• Offering solutions to modern challenges in packaging industry • Four distinct approaches identified • Additive masterbatches hold an important key Muttenz, July 5, 2019 – As part of a Clariant-wide program to create a more sustainable plastics industry, the Packaging Market Segment within the Masterbatches Business Unit is working to help brand owners and […]

Medical Sector Drives Growth in Plastic Injection Molding

When there is a need for a large volume of highly intricate parts and components, plastic injection molding offers a viable solution for many designs. As such, the medical sector commonly uses injection-molded parts to meet the industry’s high demand for products and equipment. Plastic injection molding techniques meet the necessary standards for health and […]

Plastic Compounding Machinery Market Overview and Product Scope 2018 to 2023

2018-2023 Global Plastic Compounding Machinery Consumption Market Report studies the latest industry trends, market development aspects, market gains, and industry scenario during the forecast period. The report provides the details related to fundamental overview, development status, latest advancements, market dominance and market dynamics. Global Plastic Compounding Machinery Market Analysis Report includes Top manufacturers: Kraussmaffei Berstorff, […]

Global Plastic Compounding Machinery Market 2019 To See Worldwide Massive Growth | Outlook, Trends, Forecast Of Top Countries 2019-2028

The intention of the Global Plastic Compounding Machinery Market 2019 research report can be a supply of data for techniques and business plans. The industry summary is provided by the analysis in addition to the increase plastic compounding machinery market trends, futuristic and beyond cost, revenue, require, earnings, and also the source data. The distributor […]

Global Injection Blow Molding Machines Market Stat 2019- Parker Plastic Machinery, Jomar, Krones, Graham Engineering.

Injection Blow Molding Machines Market Research Report 2019-2025 analyzed the world’s main region market size (volume), share, trends including the product price, profit, Value, capacity, production, capabilty utilization, supply, demand and industry growth rate. Key application areas of Injection Blow Molding Machines are also assessed on the basis of their performance. Market predictions along with […]

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  1. Medical Sector Drives Growth in Plastic Injection Molding
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  3. Global Plastic Compounding Machinery Market 2019 To See Worldwide Massive Growth | Outlook, Trends, Forecast Of Top Countries 2019-2028
  4. Global Injection Blow Molding Machines Market Stat 2019- Parker Plastic Machinery, Jomar, Krones, Graham Engineering.

Policy News

Govt okays RBI trials for plastic Rs 10 notes in five cities

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will conduct five-city trials of a new polymer-based Rs 10 banknote, the government said in Parliament on Friday, declaring a move to plastic money to fight counterfeiting and reduce wear and tear. Plastic notes were first adopted by Australia in 1988 and are now used in more than 20 […]

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Easy on resources and sustainable: Spunbond with REICOFIL technology is the better film.

Reifenhäuser Group presents sustainable solutions for plastics production

Retrofit instead of new purchases: Sustainable modernization of extrusion lines of all manufacturers

Stretched to maximum performance: Recyclable mono-material packaging with Reifenhäuser EVO Ultra Stretch

Global Revenue of PET Preforms Market to Reach beyond US$ 25 Bn by 2028 End; Plastic Bottles Recycling Trend Expected to Strengthen Market Growth

SA plastics recycling business closes due to $100k hike in power bills

Western Arkansas City Considers Recycling Contract

Finally, we’ll be able to recycle coffee cups: Millions will be sent to specialist centres instead of landfill after launch of new service

Lenzing Papier to conduct reCUP paper cup recycling pilot

Polystyrene Foam Recycling Would Be a Boon to New York City’s Small Businesses

Toward a broader view of the New Plastics Economy

Bill Aims to Overhaul Illinois’ Electronic Recycling Program

Multipack adhesive cleared for PET bottle recycling

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The megatrends that are reshaping food and beverage packaging

District Benches Waste With Plastic Cap Recycling

Plastipak Acquires UK Plastic Recyclers Evolve Polymers

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Borouge appoints Anil Krishna as GM in India

The UAE-based Borouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has appointed Anil Krishna as new General Manager Borouge (India) Pvt Ltd and Vice President Sales, Indian sub-continent. Prior to joining Borouge in February 2013, he held the positions of Chief Executive and Director of the Board at Henkel CAC. Krishna joined Borouge […]

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