Industry News Stork boosts potential for more recycled content October 18, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Hengelo, Netherlands-based Stork Plastics Machinery BV has developed a breakthrough injection molding machine to process recycled PET in response to market demand and environmental concerns. At Fakuma 2024, the hybrid press, called Foodline 4400, is producing an oval 1-liter container from 50 percent recycled PET in a custom two-cavity mold. “This innovative container combines sustainability […] Read more »
injection moulding machine ENGEL offers overview of the latest innovations in injection moulding October 15, 2024 by plasticsinfomart At Fakuma 2024, ENGEL offers an overview of the latest innovations in injection moulding and large-scale machinery at the “Large Machines & Technologies” Expert Corner. Focus on Innovation: Polyurethane Flooding for Perfect Surfaces A key highlight this year is polyurethane (PUR) flooding, also known as “in-mould painting” or ENGEL clearmelt. By applying a polyurethane layer […] Read more »
Plastic Packaging Unilever boosts investment in packaging R&D to cut virgin plastic October 15, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Unilever has increased investment in packaging research and development aimed at reducing virgin plastic usage. At its Global Packaging R&D Centre, significant resources are being dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging materials and technologies. The initiative is part of Unilever’s commitment to combat plastic pollution through reduction, recycling, and collaboration. The company has more than doubled […] Read more »
Machinery News Sumitomo cutting jobs, reorganizing German machinery production October 15, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Machine builder Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has announced plans to reduce staff and make structural changes in production at its German sites. The Oct. 14 announcement blamed weakening demand, which the company said is down 50 percent in 2024. Plastics processors in the automotive, electronics and construction industries haven’t been investing in their machine fleets, according […] Read more »
Plastics Award Floreon wins US bioplastics innovation award October 14, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Floreon, a spin-out technology from the University of Sheffield, has won the 2024 Innovation in Bioplastics Award. The US Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) awarded Floreon for its Therma-Tech halogen-free, fire-resistant PLA-based compound, the world’s first bioplastic to achieve UL94V-0 flammability certification. The material is an alternative to flame retardant oil-based Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS). The PLA […] Read more »
Plastics Industry Pollution The Gambia launches landmark plan to reduce plastic pollution by 86 per cent October 11, 2024 by plasticsinfomart The government of The Gambia – along with Common Seas – has today announced a plan to tackle plastic pollution in the country, ahead of the final round of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations later this year. An estimated 95,000 tonnes of plastics will escape from The Gambia into rivers and the sea between now […] Read more »
injection molding machine Servo-Hydraulic Injection Molding Machine With an Electric Injection Unit Premieres October 10, 2024 by plasticsinfomart In addition to all-electric machine models from the EcoPower and MicroPower series, Wittmann Battenfeld shows a servo-hydraulic SmartPower with an electric injection unit for the first time at Fakuma 2024. A company spokesperson told Plastics Technology that for a standard one-component servo-hydraulic SmartPower, the machine’s clamp is servo hydraulic and the screw is electric. The company is now offering […] Read more »
Machinery News Moretto to debut new granulator at Fakuma October 9, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Italy-based Moretto will unveil the GR 6050 HYPER CUT, a starve-feeding granulator equipped with 15 movable blades. Designed to process waste materials like sprues and blowed parts, the granulator features a 160-degree grid that promises increased productivity and reduced energy consumption, in line with the key themes of this year’s Fakuma. Also on display will […] Read more »
