Polietilene

Out of over 4,600 tons of plastics waste collected, almost half was found to be polyethylene, approximately 2,300 tons, which represents a small "treasure" made up of a 100% recyclable material that, if properly sorted, can be turned into new products. This is the result of the experimental project carried out...

A new high-capacity line for the extrusion of polyethylene pipes with a diameter of up to 1,600 mm has been supplied by Tecnomatic to a major European pipe manufacturer. This state-of-the-art line brings together Tecnomatic’s cutting-edge Zeus EVO series gearless extruders and the innovative Venus 1600 die-head, designed to...

AP Moller Holding has launched Vioneo, a new venture dedicated to transforming plastics production. It will manufacture fossil-free plastic resins and significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with plastics production. Vioneo has designed a production method utilising an innovative and proven technology to...

Borealis announced the success of a value chain collaboration to develop a chemically recycled drinking water pressure pipe. Around 660 metres of polyethylene PE100-RC (crack resistant) drinking water pressure pipes based on Borealis’ transformational Borcycle C technology platform are being laid in...