K 2016
Features
battenfeld-cincinnati makes “big” sale at K 2016
battenfeld-cincinnati has reported the sale of a 2.5m HDPE pipe line during K 2016. Read more
K 2016 “far exceeds” expectations with visitors surpassing 2013 event
On the conclusion of K2016, event organisers say the 230,000 international visitors that attended, as well as the number and volume of deals “far exceeded” expectations. Read more
Educational toolbox to take “wonderful world of polymer science” to UK classrooms
An educational ‘toolkit’ for school age children filled with polymer science experiments has been launched as an English language version at K 2016, ready for use in UK classrooms. Read more
PlasticsEurope announces creation of a new packaging group
PlasticsEurope has announced the creation of a new Plastics Packaging Circular Economy Group at K 2016 to contribute to Europe’s Resource Efficient Circular Economy ambition. Read more
Braskem launches “more efficient” PP for foam production
Braskem has launched a new polypropylene (PP) resin at K 2016 that it says is a “more efficient alternative” for the production of foam. Read more
Europe is a “strategic market” for SABIC’s new rubber products
SABIC has introduced its first-ever synthetic rubber products manufactured in Saudi Arabia at K 2016, stating that Europe is a “strategic market” for the range. Read more
PolyOne’s surface enhancement technology gets top reception
PolyOne’s new surface enhancement technologies have received “huge interest” following their tradeshow debut at K 2016. Read more
Innovation in materials handling recognised at Motan Awards
The winner of the Motan Innovation Award (MIA) has been unveiled at K 2016 in a ceremony celebrating the competition to find the best innovations in materials handling. Read more
Husky kicks off K with a “tremendous response” to its latest developments
Husky says its first day exhibiting at K 2016 brought a “tremendous response” to its new products and system solutions from visitors. Read more
Wittmann Battenfeld’s new all electric IMM is an “excellent contribution” to packaging portfolio
The General Manager of Wittmann Battenfeld says he is confident that the company’s latest machine addition is an “excellent contribution” to its packaging portfolio. Read more
Negri Bossi unveils new, all-electric machine range at K 2016
Negri Bossi has kicked off a year of celebrations marking 70 years of manufacturing innovation with the global premiere of a new generation of all-electric injection moulding machines at K 2016. Read more
KraussMaffei premieres all-electric PX IMM series and Netstal ELIOS 7500-4200 at K 2016
There were rumours of a machine launch ahead of the KraussMaffei Group's press conference at K 2016 and the company did not disappoint, welcoming the new, all-electric PX series into its growing range and unveiling Netstal's new ELIOS 7500-4200.v Read more
Arburg launches new hybrid injection moulding machine at K 2016
Arburg has launched a new hybrid injection moulding machine at K2016 which features a new machine size in a new design with a new control system. Read more
“Pushing boundaries is about making the previously impossible, possible,” says Covestro CEO
Covestro’s CEO Patrick Thomas marked the company’s appearance at K 2016 by highlighting how the company has turned ideas deemed impossible at previous editions of the fair into real applications. Read more
Hyundai track car supercharged with lightweight plastics parts at K
A high-performance concept car produced with lightweight plastics, eco-efficient materials and the very latest design concepts is on display for visitors for the duration of the K Show. Read more
Netzsch to showcase one-click polymer analysis software
The testing and analysis business unit of Netzsch will be demonstrating its ‘Proteus’ intelligent software system for polymer analysis at K 2016. Read more
PREA offering free consultancy services for global polymer industry
British-based consultancy, PREA, is offering visitors exclusive, free-of-charge services at K 2016. Read more
Bunting to demonstrate working metal separation equipment for plastics
Bunting Magnetics will be showing visitors the benefits of using separation equipment for the effective removal of metal contaminants from plastic waste streams. Read more
Astropol and Colourpol to showcase bespoke masterbatches
Astropol and Colourpol will be promoting their capabilities in the production of bespoke masterbatches at K2016. Read more
ELG Carbon Fibre presents market’s first 2.7m wide recycled carbon mats
At the K Show, ELG Carbon Fibre will be promoting its new range of 2.7 metre nonwoven recycled mats, the first available at this width. Read more
