PLAST - INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION FOR PLASTICS AND RUBBER INDUSTRIES

PLAST 2023Satellite-Shows

PLAST 2023 will host three satellite-shows, devoted to as many supply-chain of excellence in the industry: RUBBER (at its fourth edition in a row), 3D PLAST (at its third stage) and PLAST-MAT (at its second stage)

Technologies in constant evolution

After its debut with success in 2015, thanks to the participation of the most ...

The whole supply-chain on stage

After its return in 2012, also last time in 2015 it was confirmed the success of RUBBER ...

Innovative solutions for the industry

PLAST-MAT is the new satellite-show devoted to innovative plastics solutions ...

THE LAST NEWS OF THE EXHIBITION
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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

PLAST 2021 – Verification of allocation proposals in progress

Today September 30 the reserved area has been activated for applied exhibitors in order to verify stand allocation proposals...

Friday, September 25, 2020

SAFE TOGETHER

It is here available FIERA MILANO Protocol concerning people safety in relation to the current health emergency, established in compliance with authorities and already implemented in the first exhibitions held in September 2020...

Monday, June 29, 2020

PLAST 2021: THE ORGANIZATION PROCESS RESTARTS

After the suspension of all non-essential activities due to the Covid-19 pandemic, organization commences for PLAST 2021-international exhibition for the plastics and rubber industries, taking place in Milan from the 4th to the 7th of May of next year.

EXHIBITORS NEWS
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After stand allocation proposal for PLAST 2021, in this section will be published includes the most relevant news given by exhibitors. In the meantime, the review from previous edition is here available.

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Agreement Versalis-AGR for the development of new products from end-of-life tyres

Versalis, Eni's chemical company and a leader in the production and marketing of elastomers, and AGR, company that owns technology for the devulcanization of post-consumer elastomers, have signed an agreement to develop technological innovations and new products and applications with recycled rubber...

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Five Sipa XForm in operation at Parle Agro

India’s largest beverage company, Parle Agro, has chosen Sipa for high-volume production of PET preforms for fruit drink bottles. Parle Agro has five Sipa XForm injection moulding systems hard at work producing 5.7 million PET preforms every day to make bottles for fruit drinks. There are...

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

An autumn on the rise for Star Automation Europe

Record-breaking figures for Star Automation Europe in October, with incoming orders about 15% higher than the best month of 2019. The company announced this result in a press release, also stating that, based on the portfolio of already confirmed orders, November should also be at the same level as October...

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Solvay to award special bonus to employees for efforts during Covid-19

Solvay announced that it will devote a portion of the cash generated this year - up to 16 million euros - to provide a special reward to all non-executive employees worldwide in recognition for their efforts throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. This special bonus comes on top of the group’s yearly bonuses and will be paid out before the year ends...

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Piovan as of September 30, 2020: steady volumes and rising margins

“In an uncertain market scenario influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic, we are recording fairly steady sales volumes with an increase in margins both in percentage value and in absolute value. These data, together with the important acquisition of Doteco, make us more confident about a positive end of the year and a recovery in 2021. In the third quarter...

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Moss relies on Octagona for technology transfer in India

The Italian manufacturer of printing and decoration machines, Moss, gets a new foothold in India thanks to the assistance of Octagona. The aim is to start operations in the subcontinent through a technology transfer agreement with a local partner that will allow the production of Moss machines directly in India, as a result...

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Friul Filiere develops special extrusion equipment for HDPE pipes

The special equipment developed by Friul Filiere for the extrusion of three-layer HDPE pipes is characterized by the patented Tubeasy system implemented on the head as well as by the possibility of using recycled material. Tubeasy ensures the perfect alignment of the material flow by only adjusting two screws...

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Gefran enhances the range of Hyperwave contactless position transducers

The Italian multinational group specialised in the design and production of sensors, industrial process control systems, electric drives and automation components, Gefran, enhances the range of Hyperwave contactless magnetostrictive position transducers with the launch of the WPL (HyperWave Profile IO-Link) series equipped with IO-Link 1.1...

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Bausano presents the renewed line of E-GO single-screw extruders for PO pipes

Worldwide, demand for polyolefin pipes (PO) is growing steadily thanks to their excellent physical and mechanical properties, able to outclass the performances of other materials. In this connection, they are emerging as the preferred choice for the construction of sewerage and drainage infrastructure, as well as networks for the Oil & Gas industry...

NEWS FROM THE INDUSTRY
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In cooperation with our Media Partners, here below the most recent news for operators of our sector are listed.

Thursday, November 28, 2024

The newest data from Plastics Recyclers Europe, the association of European plastics recyclers, points to a slowdown in the growth of Europe’s installed plastics recycling capacity. In 2023, the total capacity reached 13.2 million tonnes in EU27+3 which marks an increase of 6% year-on-year, making it the...

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

The press conference for unveiling GreenPlast 2025 took place on 26 November, announcing the international trade fair dedicated to materials and technologies for plastic and rubber processing, with a focus on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. Scheduled for 27-30 May 2025 at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition fairground...

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

In the era of rapid technological advancement, where connectivity is king, the demand for high-speed internet has never been greater. With this surge in demand comes the need for robust and efficient infrastructure to support it. Enter micro-duct pipes for optical fibre, a groundbreaking solution that is...

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Arburg has done it again in 2024 with another Gold Medal from Ecovadis. A great achievement, especially as the requirements have been raised again compared to the previous year. Scoring a total of 78 points, Arburg was able to secure a leading position among the top 5% of...

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Starlinger took over the woven packaging division from German machinery producer Windmöller & Hölscher, based in Lengerich, Germany, as well as its Viennese subsidiary company W&H Machinery which specialises in woven packaging. With this acquisition, Starlinger further strengthens its...

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Amcor and Berry Global Group announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction. In financial terms, Berry shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 7.25 Amcor shares for each Berry share held upon closing, resulting in...

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Chinaplas is already preparing to return to Shenzhen from 15 to 18 April 2025, at the World Exhibition & Convention Center, to welcome over 3,900 exhibitors from around the world. With thousands of machines on display, the Chinese exhibition represents and engages all sectors of the plastic industry...

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Plast Eurasia Istanbul will once again take the stage with record-breaking number of participants to display their innovations at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center between 4 and 7 December. Bioplastics and sustainability will be the main themes of the fair, which is expected to attract 1,500 companies and over 70,000 visitors...

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Amut has recently completed the commissioning of the second of three turnkey plants for the SMI Group in Bogotá, Colombia. SMI, active in the food and beverage industry, now benefits from a plant with a production capacity of 3,000 kg per hour of recycled material from post-consumer PET bottles. The facility...

MAIN APPLICATIONS

Plastics and rubber can be applied in the most different industrial areas. Some of the main application fields (for an introduction overview, click on the field of your interest) are listed here below.