New Plastics Economy Global Commitment spring 2019 report launched
Major companies are publicly disclosing their annual plastic packaging volumes, marking an important step towards greater transparency in today's plastic system Read more
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The Recyclate Initiative grows ahead of PLMA trade show
The shared goal of the Initiative is the development of sustainable material cycles in which materials from the Yellow Bag source are used, and to work towards a closed-loop system Read more
Kraiburg TPE’s Thermolast K used in aesthetic and overmoulded dog toy
The Kraiburg TPE was able to provide the toy with uncompromising processing characteristics, high flowability, tear strength, adhesion to PA6, and colouring Read more
AFLAS fluoroelastomer grade produces lighter, thinner high-voltage cables for electric vehicles
This advanced insulation material works with aluminium and copper wire cores to produce cable systems that outperform traditional systems insulated with silicone rubber or cross-linked polyethylene Read more
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Irish Micro Mouldings orders new Arburg machine to increase capacity after Technology Days 2019
The Galway-based manufacturer, which specialises in the design and manufacture of minimal invasive devices including cardiovascular delivery devices for balloon catheters, stents and bio-absorbable implants has ordered its third vertical Allrounder Read more
RPC Promens produces innovative drip-free dispensing solution
Designed by RPC Design, the bespoke four litre HDPE bottle provides a drip-free dispensing method for AdBlue, which reduces nitrogen dioxide exhaust emissions and needs to be poured through a separate filler hole Read more
SIS Pitches makes £1.8 million commitment to the UK
Despite the uncertainty facing UK businesses through Brexit, SIS Pitches has reaffirmed its commitment to British manufacturing with this major investment Read more
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Rehau plant in Anglesey to close by December
The closure was confirmed by the company’s chief executive, Martin Hitchin Read more
EuPC launches MORE digital platform for plastics converting industry in Europe
The new IT platform was developed by EuPC in cooperation with its members, and in support to the European Commission’s EU Plastics Strategy Read more
EUROMAP and MaxiQuim evaluates future for Brazilian market for plastics machinery
Brazil is Europe’s most important trading partner in Latin America, with the export of plastics and rubber machinery from the EU to Brazil amounting to €169 million in 2018 Read more
Johns Manville reveals new NCF-6 and CR-6 composites series for structural auto applications
The company showcased advanced composites technology including OS-6 series and the new NCF-6 and CR-6 series at the recently held JEC World 2019 in Paris. Read more
Researchers create polymer that reversibly glows white when stretched
The polymer is able to change its appearance in response to mechanical forces, meaning it can warn of damage developing in a material before the stress causes structural failure Read more
Toray develops new PPS resin with high flexibility level for automobile applications
The newly developed PPS resin is expected to enable the use of resin for automobile piping. Read more
