In the run-up to K 2019, the European plastics industry faces challenges on several fronts. Overall, the economy is just bumping along; the prolonged exit of the UK from the European Union is creating disquiet; major traditional export markets are wobbling; and hardening attitudes of consumers towards plastics packaging are leading to hasty – some […]

New servo pump features ensure significantly reduced service requirements High efficiency, better process performance and low heat development. These are just a few of the advantages of a servo pump. This is why the Baumüller servo pump solution has been in use for years in a number of applications such as presses and injection molding […]

Cabot’s application innovations address e-mobility, recyclability and sustainability Boston, MA – Cabot Corporation, a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company, is pleased to announce its participation in K 2019 from October 16-23, 2019. During the show, Cabot will showcase its deep market expertise and application innovation to meet the evolving needs of the […]

3D printing on the threshold to mass production Industrial 3D printing has now become an integral part of metalworking. EMO Hannover 2019 is reflecting this development by launching a compact new section to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art in this field. Service providers, machine and tool manufacturers as well as software providers […]

With the introduction of plastic import bans across South East Asia, the global export market has slowed hugely over the last 12 months.   Countries such as China, Thailand, Malaysia and India have restricted plastic and other waste being imported, leaving exporting countries with a predicament. Not only have these bans led to the exporting […]

 Additional resources for the dynamic Americas market  Increased local supplies  Investment reflects commitment to the company’s Triple Shift growth strategy INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, today announces that the company hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 100tk ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate) plant in Bayport, Texas. The development of the […]

“Our coffee mugs decompose in the ground” • Biopolymers can be composted underground • Circular economy has different drivers these days • A bad image hinders recruitment of skilled staff Mr Niemann, your company manufactures long-lasting plastic parts for industry. Now you are also producing reusable coffee mugs from plastics which are fully compostable. Why […]

The established innovation award ”Biocomposite of the Year 2019‘‘ will be granted to the innovative and trend setting biocomposites materials and products. Producers and inventors of innovative and new applications for Wood-Plastic Composites (WPC) and Natural Fibre Composites (NFC) are invited to hand over their applications by the end of September 2019. The award will […]