Machinery News Stronger exports offset weaker domestic turnover for Italian plastic machinery April 26, 2025 by plasticsinfomart The Italian plastics and rubber machinery industry suffered a turnover drop of three percentage points in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a forecast by Italian trade association Amaplast. The downturn follows record years in 2023 and 2022. The forecast is based on a survey of 160 Amaplast member companies, which reported a […] Read more »
Industry Samsung E&A appointed contractor for Emirates Biotech PLA plant project April 22, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Emirates Biotech has selected SAMSUNG E&A as the contractor for the new polylactic acid production plant it is building in the United Arab Emirates. The strategic project, officially named Falcon PLA Project, involves the construction of a world-class PLA facility where a biodegradable and environmentally friendly plastic alternative will be produced – a testament to […] Read more »
Plastics Industry LyondellBasell produced 200,000 tonnes of circular polymers in 2024 April 22, 2025 by plasticsinfomart LyondellBasell (LYB) produced and marketed more than 200,000 tonnes of recycled and renewable-based polymers in 2024, a 65% increase compared to the previous year. The US-based polymer producer aims to produce and market 2 million tonnes of circular polymers annually by 2030. In its 2024 sustainability report, the company it is making ‘good progress’ towards […] Read more »
Industry News Teijin launches Digital Product Passport-compliant products, enhances transparency April 14, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Teijin Limited has announced the rollout of initiatives enabling its aramid and carbon fibers to feature Digital Product Passport (DPP) technology, as a way to boost supply chain transparency and validate sustainability claims. This development aligns with the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which mandates improved product circularity and transparency in response […] Read more »
Plastics News State govt launches eco-friendly water bottles at Vrithi ’25 April 14, 2025 / April 14, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Thiruvananthapuram: In a move towards sustainable living, state govt launched fully compostable water bottles at ‘Vrithi 2025′ Green Kerala Conclave, which concluded on Saturday in the capital city. The eco-friendly green bottles, made from biodegradable materials, are set to offer a viable alternative to plastic. The initiative, led by Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation (KIIDC) […] Read more »
injection molding machine Engel Opens Injection Molding Machine Manufacturing Plant in Mexico April 9, 2025 / April 9, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Engel, the Austrian manufacturer of injection molding machines and automation, has opened a new production facility in Querétaro — the heart of the manufacturing area of Mexico located in the Bajio Region, 130 miles from Mexico City. This is the company’s newest injection molding machine manufacturing facility on the American continent and its tenth globally, […] Read more »
Plastics News World Plastic Connection Summit kicks off in Brazil April 9, 2025 / April 9, 2025 by plasticsinfomart The fourth edition of the World Plastic Connection Summit is bringing together industry experts in plastic processing, design, and sustainability in São Paulo, Brazil. Taking place between April 8 and 10, the event is organised by Think Plastic Brazil and the Brazilian Plastic Institute (INP) in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency). […] Read more »
Industry News BASF launches first commercial plant for Loopamid recycled nylon fibres in Shanghai April 8, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Materials giant BASF has opened its first commercial plant making Loopamid-brand recycled nylon fibres. Officials with BASF in Ludwigshafen, Germany, said in a news release that the plant in Shanghai has an annual production capacity of just over 1 million pounds. Loopamid is 100 percent based on textile waste. Officials said the new plant supports […] Read more »
