Polymer Prices Polymer prices: breakdown by material in August August 31, 2024 by plasticsinfomart In July, L/LDPE prices were largely rolled over in line with unchanged ethylene contract price. The L/LDPE market was well balanced as producers managed production to match the low level of demand. One major producer recently called force majeure for LDPE while another plant is down for maintenance. LLDPE supply is tighter than for LDPE […] Read more »
Industry SKZ supports companies in the plastics industry with two projects August 31, 2024 by plasticsinfomart How can quality targets be achieved with a more circular economy and the necessary employee skills strengthened? And how can the company’s sustainability activities be reported without greenwashing? These challenges affect all companies in the plastics industry. For this reason, the SKZ Plastics Center is initiating two projects in which individual solutions are developed and companies benefit from […] Read more »
injection moulding machine FANUC injects a new dimension into moulding processes at FAKUMA 2024 August 31, 2024 by plasticsinfomart FANUC is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its high-performance ROBOSHOT fully electric injection moulding machine. The enduring appeal of ROBOSHOT, alongside FANUC’s long-standing experience and continuous innovation in the field of injection moulding, will receive a full showcase at the FAKUMA 2024 exhibition in Friedrichshafen (15-19 October). At its booth, FANUC is set to present the […] Read more »
Industry News UFlex showcases commitment to sustainability with ReLAM 250 August 31, 2024 by plasticsinfomart At the recent Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, UFlex unveiled its advanced flexible packaging recycling machine, ReLAM 250. The machine can convert up to 250 kilograms of waste per hour, making it the most popular model in UFlex’s recycling machinery lineup. The ReLAM 250 is a state-of-the-art multi-layer […] Read more »
Breaking News Netstal awarded Ecovadis silver August 30, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Netstal has been awarded the silver recognition level on the EcoVadis sustainability audit platform. The medal is an improvement for the Swiss injection moulding machine manufacturer now part of Krones, which received bronze after its first time application last year. Achieving silver status puts the company amongst the top 15% of companies for sustainability of more than 120,000 companies […] Read more »
Plastics News Revolutionizing Recycling: New Technique Turns Plastic Waste Into Wealth August 30, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Each year, hundreds of millions of tons of plastic waste are produced globally. In response, scientists are diligently developing innovative methods to recycle a significant portion of this waste into high-quality products, aiming to create a truly circular economy. However, current recycling practices fall short of this goal. Most plastic waste is recycled mechanically: shredded […] Read more »
Recycling News Röchling Industrial invests close to €10M in recycling centre August 29, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Röchling Industrial announced it is investing almost €10 million to create a sustainability centre at its industrial recycling plant in Geeste-Dalum, Germany. The Germany-based plastics processor first opened the plant in March 2021, where it cleans, sorts, and grounds post-industrial PE and PP from its own production and from its customers. Röchling then reprocesses the recyclates […] Read more »
injection molding machine i-mold marks two decades in injection mould making August 29, 2024 by plasticsinfomart It’s now two years since i-mold was set up as a separate, independent supplier to injection mould makers. In fact, it was twenty years ago that managing director Andy Walter started building i-mold’s now global reputation as a supplier to injection mould makers from the company’s first base in Brensbach in the Odenwald, a low mountain range […] Read more »
