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LyondellBasell (LYB) announced it closed the full acquisition of Germany-based plastics recycler APK on Oct. 17. The acquisition negotiations were first announced at the end of August. APK entered insolvency self-administration procedures in May 2024 and had since been looking for new investors. The economic situation of the Merseburg-based company deteriorated during a period when its investors […]
US-based Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has launched a new digital tool for its Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. The guide provides recyclability criteria to check whether the design of packaging or packaging component is compatible with the North American recycling system. The new tool improves user experience and features new […]
Leading global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), has worked closely with Intel’s Open IP Advanced Liquid Cooling team in recent years. Together they have developed a high-performance synthetic thermal management fluid specifically designed for immersion cooling in data centers. They initiated the partnership in 2022 as a […]
A Brisbane fourth-generation family manufacturer is commissioning a huge new machine this week — with mixed emotions. While Everhard Industries’ new 5500T injection moulding machine will bring impressive gains and efficiencies to meet increased demand for its recycled plastic septic tanks, its arrival ends a significant chapter of the 97-year-old family business. To make way for […]
Press information: interplastica 2022 from 25 to 28 January 2022 in Moscow Renowned international exhibitors on board +++ numerous national pavilions +++ dedicated “Recycling Solutions” segment returns +++ Special ADDITIVE MINDED +++ Polymer Plaza lecture forum Russia is also an important market for the plastics and rubber industries in difficult times. Interest in high-quality and […]
Efficient: Electric Allrounder manufactures world-renowned Fischer dowels Gestica: Benchmark in injection moulding machine control systems arburgXworld: Test the advantages and added value of the customer portal for yourself At the MSV in Brno, Czech Republic, Arburg will present from 8 to 12 November 2021 in Hall G1 an efficient injection moulding application with an electric […]
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today has announced the development of a new technology and range of dedicated polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) resins that mark a significant leap forward in the performance profile of polyolefin pressure pipes. Together with Tecnomatic and aquatherm, two major specialists in pipe manufacturing, the technology is […]
PLASTICS AND RUBBER PROCESSING MACHINES,**all indicators good for the first half year: turnover and orders aregrowing A positive trend for plastics and rubber processing machinery in the firsthalf of 2021 announced by the trade association AMAPLAST: the latestmid-year survey conducted by the MECS Statistical Study Center records*double-digit growth in both turnover and orders*, consolidating the […]