• 06 November 2024

    EPS from pyrolysis oil for safety helmets

    Kask, an iconic Italian helmet brand, is using expandable polystyrene (EPS) granules Neopor Ccycled from Basf for the production of safety helmets for workers. In the manufacturing process of Neopor Ccycled fossil feedstocks are replaced by pyrolysis oil obtained from recycled post-consumer plastic waste through...
  • 06 November 2024

    Three-way agreement for standardised modular chemical recycling

    Neste, Alterra and Technip Energies have signed a collaboration agreement to advance the circularity of plastics by providing the industry a standardized technology solution for chemical recycling. The partners aim to globally offer a standardized modular solution, based on Alterra’s proprietary liquefaction technology...
  • 30 October 2024

    Basf in third quarter 2024: Ebitda slightly up, sales essentially stable

    Thanks to significantly higher contributions from the core businesses, Basf’S Ebitda before special items (income from operations before depreciation, amortization and special items) increased in the third quarter by 77 million euros compared to the same period last year, to 1.6 billion euros. “The positive...
  • 30 October 2024

    In Oldrati the gender equality is certified

    The manufacturer of technical solutions in rubber, silicone, and plastic, Oldrarti Group, has obtained the UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification for gender equality in the workplace. This certification, valid for three years and subject to annual audits, attests to the company’s commitment to promoting an...
  • 30 October 2024

    Coim among the top 100 of Made in Italy

    Specialised in the production of chemical specialties, polyesters, polyols, polyurethanes, and special resins for the creation of composite materials and coatings, Coim has been included among the 100 excellence brands of Made in Italy in a multi-sectoral research study conducted on the landscape of Italian companies by...
  • 29 October 2024

    News and confirmations from CMG at Ecomondo

    At the Ecomondo trade fair, to be held in Rimini from 5 to 8 November, CMG Granulators is presenting an absolute novelty: the new Regrind Evac Systems range of evacuation, dedusting and powder containment system solutions. The unit is one of the largest of its category and can evacuate, convey, dedust an...
  • 29 October 2024

    Recession hits the EU’s plastics recycling industry

    The downward trend in the European plastics recycling market is alarming, Plastics Recyclers Europe warns, the association of European plastics recyclers, in a recent press release. The increasing lack of demand for recyclates produced in Europe, the reduced investments in domestic recycling, and the...
  • 23 October 2024

    Tria introduces new granulators dedicated to injection moulding

    At Fakuma 2024, Tria unveiled its new JN 15 series of granulators dedicated to the injection moulding sector, featuring two models: the JN 2115 and JN 4215. Compared to their predecessors, the JM 15, these models stand out primarily for the size of the chamber and the conveyor feed opening...
  • 23 October 2024

    Injection moulding of “paper pearls”

    At Fakuma 2024, Arburg demonstrated how so-called "paper pearls" can be reliably processed on standard Allrounders instead of conventional plastic granules. The innovative injection moulding process paves the way for new, paper fibre-based applications and products in a wide range of industries...
  • 23 October 2024

    Cannon acquires Polytec EMC Engineering and grows in PUR

    Cannon Group announced the acquisition of Polytec EMC Engineering, based in Marchtrenk, Austria, from PUR Holding, as part of its strategic strengthening of Cannon Afros in the PUR-based elastomer business. The deal enriches Cannon Afros’ current portfolio with...
  • 23 October 2024

    Double ESG award to Comerio Ercole

    Comerio Ercole recently received the TOP 100 ESG Excellence and TOP 75 ESG Performance Governance from Sustainability Awards at the headquarters of Borsa Italiana. “This award also reaffirms our purpose and encourages us to continue to drive positive...
  • 23 October 2024

    Supersoft compounds for medical devices

    The demand for ultrasoft TPEs has been increasing across various industrial sectors. The reasons for this are obvious. Whether they are intended for key products such as orthopedic equipment or applications in prosthetics - their particularly soft surface feel,
    combined with a soft grip, make...
  • 23 October 2024

    Taking stock of Fakuma 2024

    The 29th edition of the Fakuma trade fair closed at the Friedrichshafen exhibition centre on 19 October: during the five days of the event, 1,639 exhibitors, 3 more than in 2023, 142 from Italy, attracted 36,675 visitors. The internationality of the fair increased, with 47.5% of the exhibitors coming from...
  • 23 October 2024

    In Mumbai the first edition of PRS India

    The first-ever Plastics Recycling Show India (PRS India) will be held from 4 to 6 December 2024 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. This three-day event will highlight the latest advancements in plastics recycling, with cutting-edge innovations, top brands, and key stakeholders from the...
  • 11 October 2024

    Piovan at Fakuma with debutants and confirmations

    PiovanGroup takes part in Fakuma 2024 with its brands Piovan, Piovan Fdm, Pelletron e Thermal Care, exhibiting an overview of the latest technological innovations resulting from intensive R&D activities in the field of automation systems for plastics processing. In particular, a...
  • 10 October 2024

    Antony Michael Caprioli appointed CEO of Macchi

    The manufacturer of blown film extrusion lines and plants Macchi announced the appointment of Antony Michael Caprioli as the company's Chief Executive Officer. With the expertise, commitment, and strategic vision of the manager, alongside the steadfast guidance of the Macchi family, the company...
  • 10 October 2024

    The platinum medal of EcoVadis to Lati

    Lati Industria Termoplastici has been awarded the platinum medal by EcoVadis, the company's highest award for sustainability, placing it in the top 1% of the world's best companies in the plastics sector. Since 2014, Lati has been measuring and continuously improving its sustainability performance according to...
  • 09 October 2024

    Innovation and geopolitical issues at the heart of IMG's R-Evolution Days

    The R-Evolution Days were held on 3 and 4 October at IMG's headquarters in Capriano del Colle (Brescia) organised by the manufacturer of rubber moulding presses to offer an opportunity to think about the hottest technological topics in a changing world, from virtual reality to artificial intelligence and the metaverse, as well as...
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