The correct process temperature is an essential factor for production, especially in applications where it is necessary to comply with very tight thermal tolerances, such as in plastics processing, and, therefore, even small temperature variations may have a negative impact on process performance. This is...

Sidel, a leader in innovative PET packaging solutions, is launching its latest quality control technology for PET bottles. IntelliAdjust is set to transform customers’ ability to produce PET bottles to a high and consistent standard. The smart bottle blowing control system offers high performance and easy to use technology that enables...

Davis-Standard, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of extrusion and converting technology, announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Extrusion Technology Group (ETG). The acquisition includes three brands: battenfeld-cincinnati, exelliq, and Simplas. These additions...

Latest figures show that the total European installed plastics recycling capacity stands at 12.5 million tonnes in 2022. Due to heavy market disruptions, the growth rate went down from 17% to 10%, year-on-year. These are the figures proposed by Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE), the European federation of...

Emmanuel Katrakis, who has served as EuRIC’s Secretary General since the association’s establishment in 2014, decided to step down as of March. Julia Blees, EuRIC’s Policy Director is poised to carry forward the association’s vision and mission, which is celebrating its momentous 10th anniversary this year...

To drive growth and expand the global market presence, Andrea Peruch (right) will assume the role of CEO of Oerlikon HRSflow. Following the new appointment, Antonio Bortuzzo (left) will become President of the company. "I am honoured to take on the role of President, overseeing strategy, business compliance...

In 2024, German mould-maker Hasco celebrates one hundred years of activity. German technological development in mould-making is closely associated with the name Hasco, founded in 1924 by Hugo Hasenclever, who produced the first tools for machining a then-new material: bakelite. The company's history...

Krones is close to sign an agreement regarding the acquisition of 100% of Netstal Maschinen from KraussMaffei. The final signing of the transaction is scheduled for beginning of February 2024. After signing the transaction is subject to approval under the relevant antitrust legislation. Krones expects the...

New entry in the Board of Directors of Radici Partecipazioni, the parent company overseeing all the Group's business activities in the chemicals, engineering polymers and advanced textile solutions sectors. He is Stefano Pigozzi a professional with proven experience in the chemical industry. Pigozzi appointment complements...

Tosaf, a globally active manufacturer of additives, compounds, and colour masterbatches for the plastics industry, has developed processing aids for the extrusion of polyolefins that do not contain fluoroelastomers. They can be used without restriction in place of conventional products currently affected by...

Borealis announced the appointment of Mirjam Mayer, previously Vice President Polyolefins Transformation, as Vice President Circular Economy Solutions as of 1 January 2024. In this position, she will be overlooking and managing Borealis’ entire Circular Economy Solutions (CES) value chain...

European Bioplastics (EUBP) released a Policy Manifesto, calling on the European Union to develop a comprehensive Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan to accelerate the growth of the bioplastics industry. EUBP believes that an actionable EU Bioeconomy Strategy, supporting a strong...