Plastic Packaging Baerlocher to showcase additives for recycled packaging at PRSE March 17, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Baerlocher, a Germany-based provider of additives for polyolefins and thermoplastics, is showcasing its expertise in sustainable packaging solutions at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE). With tightening regulations such as the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the packaging industry faces increasing demands to incorporate higher recycled content in flexible and rigid packaging. Baerlocher’s […] Read more »
Industry Machinery News Engel acquires stake in India’s Electronica Plastic Machines March 11, 2025 / March 17, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Engel has acquired a stake in Electronica Plastic Machines (EPM), an Indian manufacturer of hydraulic injection moulding machines. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Through the acquisition, the Austria-based injection moulding machinery manufacturer plans to strengthen its presence in the Indian market. EPM’s manufacturing facility in Pune will serve as a hub to […] Read more »
Plastic Packaging Syensqo recycles multilayer PVDC packaging within PE streams March 10, 2025 / March 10, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Syensqo, the new firm incorporating Solvay’s plastic business, has successfully mechanically recycled its Ixan polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) within a standard polyethylene (PE) based waste stream. Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) is used in food, beverage, and healthcare multilayer barrier packaging across the world. It is a material of choice in multi-layer food backing due to its superior […] Read more »
Plastic Recycling Axens and SOREMA partner on integrated plastic recycling solutions March 4, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Plastics technology licensor Axens and plastics recycling company SOREMA have announced a partnership to provide integrated solutions for the chemical and mechanical recycling of plastic waste. The companies aim to provide their clients with integrated and optimized solutions to maximize the yield and revenues from the waste feedstock to the recycled plastic. Axens is offering a suite of commercial […] Read more »
Plastics News Berry, Mars launch sweets packaging with 100% recycled content March 4, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Packaging manufacturer Berry Global has collaborated with snacks and sweets producer Mars to launch its pantry jars for M&M’S, Skittles and Starburst brands to 100% recycled plastic packaging, excluding jar lids. The announcement advances the ongoing collaboration between Berry and Mars to develop packaging made with recycled content and builds on a previous launch of […] Read more »
Recycling News Recyclekaro expands e-waste recycling capacity by over threefold February 27, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Recyclekaro, which is into e-waste management and lithium-ion battery recycling, said it has increased its total e-waste recycling capacity to 24,000 tonnes annually at its facility in Palghar, near Mumbai. While e-waste recycling capacity has been increased from 7,500 tonnes to 24,000 tonnes per year, battery recycling capacity has grown from 4,200 tonnes to 10,000 […] Read more »
Machinery News Bain Capital invests in plastic processing equipment and services provider, Milacron February 27, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Bain Capital has announced its majority investment in the Milacron Injection Moulding and Extrusion business. Hillenbrand, Inc., will remain a significant investor in the company but will now partner Bain Capital as the duo aim to accelerate the growth of the highly engineered plastics processing equipment and services provider. As part of the deal, Bain Capital will purchase an ownership stake of […] Read more »
Plastic Recycling Recycled polymers: Seasonal demand upturn drives prices upward February 22, 2025 / February 22, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Standard recyclate demand remained well below normal levels at the beginning of the new year, even though converters started to replenish their stocks. Recyclers also had plenty of stock in their warehouses, meaning that implementation of price increases to improve margin at a time of low demand, was unlikely. Furthermore, recyclers faced growing competition from […] Read more »
