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Amut Acquires Dolci Bielloni “There Is Synergy In Numbers”

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This is how Mauro Drappo, CEO of the AMUT group, commented on the merger on 9 February that now has DOLCI BIELLONI operating with the new company name AMUT DOLCI BIELLONI. “Now two historical companies, AMUT and DOLCI BIELLONI can create significant synergies together and become a major player on international markets,” adds Drappo. “We […]

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Producing IML decorated containers by the second

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At Plastpol, which will take place from 26 until 29 May in Kielce/Poland, Demag Plastics Group SP. z.o.o will present a highly impressive exhibit: an El-Exis SP 200 for the production of IML decorated food containers will be on show as a system solution in hall G, stand 15. At Plastpol, Demag Plastics Group SP. […]

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European PE market firms up ahead of March

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According to ChemOrbis, the sentiment has firmed up across the European PE markets as of last week after producers pioneered price hike attempts and pushed their prices back to January levels citing reduced availability and firmer expectations for the upcoming month. Ethylene contracts are anticipated to settle higher for March, with initial expectations calling for […]

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Effective encapsulation of electrical and electronic components

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RAMPF presents all-encompassing range of electro casting resins and dispensing technology at productronica China 2015 Grafenberg, 02/16/2015. The international RAMPF Group is presenting its holistic range of engineering and chemical solutions for the encapsulation of electrical and electronic components at productronica China 2015 from March 17-19 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre – hall […]

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EREMA announces expansion plan to warm up for NPE 2015

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EREMA North America (ENA), Inc, a subsidiary of EREMA Engineering Recycling Maschinen und Anlagen GmbH in Austria, will be exhibiting an INTAREMA 1108 TVEplus recycling line with Laserfilter at NPE 2015. The INTAREMA TVEplus, thanks to the patented configuration of melt filtration with subsequent homogenization UPSTREAM of extruder degassing, plus the efficient Laserfilter, is suitable […]

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Borealis unveils Daplen solution used in BMW i8 at VDI Plastics in Automotive 2015 conference

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At VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering 2015 conference, Polyolefins specialist Borealis and Borouge will show off a new Daplen solution developed in cooperation with BMW for the front bumper of the electric car BMW i8. For the production of this revolutionary electric sports car BMW i8, BMW required a lightweight bumper material with good processability. […]

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African players report demand improvement on low stocks, season

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According to ChemOrbis, African players have started to voice their expectations of improved market conditions following the steep price decreases that were implemented in February. These expectations have led to some cautious restocking on low stock levels ahead of expected improvements due to the season. Overall demand in Africa is still not that bright, but […]

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Environment Recycling News

Plastic waste in oceans to double in the next ten years, finds new study

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SPOKANE (Scrap Monster):The findings of a research released on Thursday indicate that nearly eight million metric tonnes of plastic waste makes its way into oceans every year. Going by the current pace, the quantity of plastic waste in world’s oceans is likely to double over the next ten years. The research calls upon world nations […]

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