DOMO Chemicals signs agreement to acquire Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe
The agreement also involves a joint venture between BASF and DOMO in France for the production of adipic acid Read more
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PRESS upgrades to new Eco Bottles
The new bottles are produced from 75 per cent recycled plastic and 25 per cent bio plastic. Read more
Silvergate launches colour match service for recyclates
The company has launched a highly responsive colour match service that overcomes any variation in the base colour of recycled feedstock. Read more
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Covestro partners with industry and university in research project to find long-lasting erosion protection for rotor blades
The DURALEDGE project also aims to develop calculation models to predict edge protection, with leading global manufacturers of wind energy systems and coatings being involved Read more
CSP to supply SMC advanced composite to Ford as powertrain NVH solution
Developed in collaboration with Ford, the composite engine shroud creates an air gap between the engine compartment and the steel front bulkhead by wrapping around the back of the engine and meeting the strut towers on each side of the engine bay Read more
ALBIS to present expanded portfolio of sustainable solutions at K 2019
ALBIS will be showcasing products and exhibits by long-term partners including BASF, Covestro, and INEOS Styrolution, as well as its own collection of complimentary ALBIS branded products Read more
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AIMPLAS announces project to measure the presence of microplastics in wastewater and develop new filtering methods
The MICROPLAST project will focus on the development of a standardised methodology to detect microplastics at wastewater treatment plants. Read more
Plastics machinery shipments improve in the second quarter
Following a 27.6 per cent decrease in the first quarter, plastics machinery shipments increased 8.2 per cent in the second quarter Read more
Waitrose releases new eco-friendly charity bags made from recycled plastic
The range includes handy ‘pouch bags’ made entirely from recycled plastic bottles. Read more
SIGMA at K 2019
At this year’s K Show SIGMA Engineering aligns its booth concept with the motto “SIGMAinteract – Autonomous Optimisation connects departments” and presents its new SIGMAinteract. Read more
National Geographic and Sky Ocean Ventures’ Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge announces finalists
Teams from 13 countries will compete for a share of $1.5 million in awards and investment. Read more
HARTING opens new European Distribution Centre
Up to 20,000 order items will be processed every day, with goods dispatched to customers on the day of order. Read more
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Metro travellers in Rome can swap plastic bottles for tickets
The scheme is being tested at three stations around the Eternal City. Read more
MBA Polymers UK supports local recycling young champion
Georgina visited the Plant in Worksop to understand the process that her bottle tops would follow to enable them to be compounded into a polymer, ready to make something new. Read more
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Edible packaging by Lucozade gets Government funding
Made entirely from seaweed extract, a material called Notpla, the capsules, called Oohos, offer a way to deliver drinks under 100ml in a plastic-free form. Read more
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Material handling meets circular economy with motan at K 2019
The new products exhibited will be the SPECTROPLUS, METROFLOW, LUXOR CA A, and the new material loader range METRO SG Read more
