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Arburg at Interplastica 2022: High-tech for medical technology Interplastica: Important industry gathering for the Russian-speaking region Powerful: Hybrid Allrounder 520 H with medical technology application Russia: Market with high potential for medical technology and packaging After Interplastica 2021 had to be cancelled due to the pandemic, this important trade fair for the Russian-speaking region is […]
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s launch of SAM-C robots instantly attracts positive customer feedback and sales Schwaig, December 2021 – After the world premiere of the new SAM-C robots at Fakuma, interest in the first in-house automation solution from Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, Schwaig (SDG), continues unabated. The two handle & place systems were the […]
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, launched today new LNP™ ELCRIN™ WF006XXPiQ compound and LNP ELCRIN WF0061XPiQ compound, the first two grades in a new portfolio of materials that incorporate pre-consumer recycled glass fiber diverted from the waste stream of industrial processes. These polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) compounds, each reinforced with 30 percent pre-consumer […]
Maassluis, The Netherlands, January 13, 2022 – Synova, an advanced technology company focused on production of high value chemicals such as olefins and BTX from waste, announced today the appointment of Jörg Krüger as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Krüger brings with him substantial experience and a strong network in the chemical industry spanning over 30 […]
Feluy, January 18, 2022 – TotalEnergies Polymer plant in Feluy, Belgium, announced the startup of a new production of high-performance polymers with the commissioning of a new reactor in its polypropylene unit. Through this investment, TotalEnergies strengthens its leading position on the high valueadded polymers market. The Company is therefore increasing its production of grades […]
Dow achieves new milestones to helping to promote a circular economy in China with Liby’s sustainable packaging Shanghai, China – January 18, 2022 – Dow (NYSE: DOW), a global materials science company, and Liby, a leading laundry brand in China, announced today several new milestones that address plastic packaging waste to helping to promote a […]
Arburg at Plastimagen 2022: Packaging and Digitalisation Come to the Fore Plastimagen: first trade fair after a two-year hiatus High end: powerful Allrounders A and H produce pots and cups Digitalisation: ALS and arburgXworld demo versions at the stand Welcoming back in-person attendees for the first time in two years, the Plastimagen 2022 trade fair […]
Solvay Launches New Recycled-Based HighPerformance Polyamide for Consumer Appliances Omnix® ReCycle HPPA demonstrates lower water absorption, improved flowability and best-in-class surface aspect vs. virgin high-performance polyamides Solvay, a leading global supplier of specialty polymers, has introduced a new Omnix® high-performance polyamide (HPPA) compound family based on a minimum of 33% recycled content, consisting of 70% […]