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The efficiency of a system is determined by more than half by the efficiency of its filter. Based on this principle, Moretto developed its new range of FC cyclone separators. Inefficient filters, in fact, could lead to the penetration of dust and dirt, which would affect the operation of the system, thus increasing...

Aiming to further increase its global coverage and guarantee its customers expert technical support and a fast and efficient service at local level, Gefran has opened a new branch in Istanbul. This Italian manufacturer of sensors, components for automation and drives for the control of production...

In spite of the crisis, Saip has once more been confirmed as the strategic partner in the challenging path of innovation by one of the main company operating in the rolling shutters industry in France and Europe: Profalux Group, which designs, manufactures and markets more than 1,000 daily...

"Not just selling extruders, but manufacturing ideas": this is the motto chosen by Friul Filiere to mark its participation at K 2013 (hall 16, stand D72). The company, which has always offered technology and innovation stemming from incessant research and development activity, has been...

Public administration, industry associations and public affairs managers from the 28 EU member states will meet in Vienna on 14-15 November discussing the very basics of regulation: the precautionary principle. The event is a cooperation of PlasticsEurope Austria and EAA (Environment Agency Austria). The symposium will offer first-hand information…

Under this tagline Victrex Polymer Solutions is presenting new applications and products based on its high performance polymers at K 2013. The company will focus its attention on topics related to the automotive and aerospace industries along with metal replacement....

At its stand (A74, hall 10) at K 2013 Syncro will unveil the latest high performance automatic air ring, the Flyer. The latest design includes a new patent pending double auto profile control technology based on both volume and temperature control. The new flyer will guarantee over...

At MADE Expo, the exhibition dedicated to architecture, design and building which took place in Milan from 2 to 5 October, Ensinger unveiled the new Insulbar RE thermal insulating profiles entirely made of recycled polyamide. Today, high-performance heat-insulating doors and Windows...

The chemical company Lanxess and the distributor Mito Polimeri signed an agreement concerning the distribution of the high performance plastics product lines Durethan...

As customer needs diversify – and the complexity of their solutions increase – identifying the right partners and solutions can make the difference between product success or failure...

The Italian manufacturer of fully automated rotational moulding machines has just founded Persico USA. To meet the need of the local converters, the company, headquertered in Nembro, near Bergamo (Italy), has acquired Autoplas Systems, a manufacturer of machines and equipment for the...

Tanocomp, an e-learning for plastic manufacturers and processors co-funded by the European Commission under the Lifelong Learning Programme, has just approached to its completion. The project partners have developed e-learning modules for plastic manufacturers and processors, which train to understand the...

On October 1st, 2013 Sabo announced that it has entered into an agreement with Basf for a license of the Chimassorb 2020 technology. It is a highly successful innovation that combines exceptionally high UV and long-term thermal stability in applications such as...

The compostable plastic Ecovio from Basf has found its first production application in a system solution for packaging. It is furthermore the first application for the injection molding grade Ecovio IS1335. The material is being used in combination with an Ecovio-based multi-layer system with...

The annual study by CAIP (Camara Argentina de la Industria Plastica) illustrates the state of the plastic industry in this South American country. The converting segment includes approximately 2780 companies (80% of which are located in the city and province of Buenos Aires), with 38,000...

At a recent convention, the China Plastics Processing Industry Association (CPPIA) commented on industry indicators for the first half year of 2013. Production of plastic manufactured goods rose by approximately 8% (up to 29.3 million tons, or 20-25% of world production), a similar pace to 2012...

According to the US research company Nanomarkets, which specialises in advanced materials and technologies, the world demand for polymers for medical applications could reach 3.5 billion dollars by 2018, compared to the current level of approximately 2.3 billion. In this context, plastic implants...

According to a study by the specialist research company PCI Films Consulting, demand for BOPP film (accounting for 50% of consumption on the continent, with applications primarily in the packaging sector) should start to grow again over the next fifteen years in western Europe. Demand is...

Data from the Consorcio Nacional de Industriales del Caucho show that the Spanish elastomer processing sector has around 300 companies, employs 22 thousand people (12400 in the tyre sector and 9600 that of technical articles), and in 2012 recorded a turnover that just topped the 5 billion euro...

To take into account the requirements of the leading electronics, automotive and luxury cosmetic industries, RocTool at the K 2013 show introduces three last generation technologies for quick moulding. They are able to ensure superior surface appearance and reduced thickness at a compatible...