Industry The Wide World of Plastics at NPE2024 May 18, 2024 by plasticsinfomart More than a million square feet of sold-out exhibition space and well over 50,000 attendees — by any measure, NPE2024 in Orlando, FL, from May 6 to 10 was a smashing success. The largest plastics trade show in the Americas is held every three years, but organizers at the Plastics Industry Association had to cancel the […] Read more »
Plastics Industry The Good Plastic Company turns plastic waste into a range of surfaces. What’s next? Expansion in the U.S. May 18, 2024 by plasticsinfomart When Dr. William Chizhovsky founded the Good Plastic Company in 2018, his goal was to produce the world’s most sustainable surface materials. Chizhovsky, born in Ukraine, earned his master’s degree in management from Harvard and then a PhD from Kyiv National Economic University. His background was in IT management, and he had no prior experience in material sciences, […] Read more »
injection molding machine Absolute Haitian to Showcase Compact Injection Molding System at Plastec West May 16, 2024 / May 16, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Absolute Haitian is bringing the third-generation Zhafir Zeres electric molding machine in its smallest configuration to Plastec West in Anaheim, CA, next week. The 45-ton, eco-friendly press is suited for molding small medical parts and connectors. The static display of the machine at booth 3910 will allow attendees to closely and safely examine the clamp and injection […] Read more »
Plastics News RecyClass extends scope to electrical, electronic, automotive applications May 16, 2024 / May 17, 2024 by plasticsinfomart RecyClass has extended its scope to encompass plastic components used in electrical, electronic, and automotive applications. The announcement follows the successful implementation of RecyClass’ Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols for the packaging industry. The former explain the concepts of recyclability and design for recycling and provide explanation and guidance on how to design rigid and flexible […] Read more »
Market News 20% surge in R&D investment for US Plastics and Rubber sector May 15, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Companies in the US plastics and rubber product manufacturing sector have increased their R&D investment by 19.4% compared to the previous year, according to the latest annual data. The surge indicates strong growth following a 5-year innovation slump, where R&D investment in the industry fell by -16.2% in half a decade. In the latest year, […] Read more »
Plastic Recycling Chroma adds compostability to improve recycling of complex parts May 13, 2024 by plasticsinfomart McHenry, Ill.-based Chroma Color Corp. (S25116) has launched its new biocompostable color master batch for difficult-to-recycle parts made up of combinations of different polymers or those used for in-mould labelling applications. “Most consumers are not going to take the time to rip apart the paper and the plastic component,” James Walsh, vice president of technology […] Read more »
Recycling News Coles launches recyclable paper packaging for mandarins May 13, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Coles has unveiled new recyclable paper packaging for mandarins replacing the traditional plastic net bags. According to Coles, the new-look packaging solution for Coles Unique Selection mandarins can be recycled kurbside and will save 11.7 tonnes of plastic in one year. With more than 1m paper bags of Coles Unique Selection mandarins expected to be […] Read more »
Recycling News BlueAlp to provide chemical recycling technology to Italy’s RES May 13, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Netherlands-based BlueAlp has signed an agreement with Recupero Etico Sostenibile S.p.A (RES) of Italy to provide that waste management and recycling firm with a 20,000-tons-per year chemical recycling production line. BlueAlp says it will supply a technology license and will engineer, procure and fabricate the chemical or advanced plastics recycling unit at its workshop in […] Read more »
