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The investment includes the installation of a new twin-screw production line as well as investment in infrastructure, sub-systems and equipment to support further expansion of the business. The new line is expected to come on-stream in…

To serve this growing demand for high-impact solutions in the market, Henkel has started the construction of a new production facility for aerospace materials at its site in Montornès del Vallès, Spain. The facility will include new…

This year’s edition of GPCA PlastiCon, anannual event that caters to the plastics segment of the petrochemical industry, will focus on the changing regulatory environment and increasing expectationsthat the plastics industry adopt more…

The conference included presentations and lively discussions on procurement, circular economy and sustainability practices from leading companies. Jeremy Carroll, Co-Founder of Latitude, a brand and experience design firm, inspired the…

“The inclusion of biodegradable mulches in the EU Fertilizers Regulation will help to harmonise regulations across the EU Member States and to create a single market for bio-based and biodegradable materials used in agriculture”, says…

In many cases, wristwatches require sales packaging that is not just high quality, but original – in the form of globes, for instance. Over the four days of the trade event, ENGEL will use a mould supplied by its customer Betar to produce…

Lightweight construction is one of the most important growth drivers in the plastics industry. ENGEL recognised this trend early on and established its own Centre for Lightweight Composite Technologies in 2012, at the site of the…

ELIX Polymers, a leading producer of ABS polymers and blends, says important improvements to surface finish are being made by using Roctool’s Heat and Cool technology to mould its ELIX Ultra HH4115HI ABS/polycarbonate blend. The company…

Building on nearly 2 decades of experience in electroplating technology, ELIX Polymers has made significant investments in its ABS electroplating over recent years. At Fakuma 2017, the ELIX Polymers team showcased its ABS plating grades…

DuPont Industrial Biosciences (DuPont) announced today a collaboration with Unifi, Inc. to create high-performance, renewably sourced garment insulation, offering leading apparel brands a new sustainable choice for cold-weather products.…