Leading Austrian companies are joining forces in the RePETitio project, following an initiative of Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH to prove that PET-waste other than PET bottles can successfully be recycled into new high-quality products. Feldkirchen an der Donau: Beginning in June 2019, PET household waste such as blister packaging, thermoformed trays and films will be […]

Plastic products have become an integral part of almost every area of life. For good reason. Plastic packaging extends the shelf life of food, plastic parts in cars reduces their weight and CO2 emissions. In medicine, plastics ensure maximum hygiene standards and make medical products safe. Despite its many advantages, this important raw material has […]

Baumüller Dravinja expands its plant and commissions a new painting system Baumüller Dravinja d.o.o., the Slovenian subsidiary of the German manufacturer of drive and automation systems, Baumüller, hosted a topping out ceremony for the construction of a new production hall in Slovenske Konjice in May 2019. The Baumüller Group has placed the largest individual investment […]

Σύμφωνα με την εκτελεστική απόφαση  2019/665 της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής,τροποποιείται η απόφαση 2005/720 για τον καθορισμό των πινάκων του συστήματος βάσεων δεδομένων σύμφωνα με την οδηγία 94/62/ΕΚ του Ευρωπαϊκού Κοινοβουλίου και του Συμβουλίου για τις συσκευασίες και τα απορρίμματα συσκευασίας. Με την παρούσα απόφαση,καθορίζονται οι μορφότυποι για την υποβολή στοιχείων σύμφωνα με το άρθρο 12 της οδηγίας 94/62/ΕΚ, […]

“In Germany, the PVC window cycle works very well” Since 2001 there has been a voluntary commitment of the European PVC industry concerning recycling of waste. How well does it work? Jörg Frömming: The commitment was the response of the industry to public criticism of this material. In view of windows, I can only say […]

3.7.19   Frankfurt, Germany Plans to use recycled materials for yoghurt cups produced by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller Project contributes to INEOS Styrolution’s ambitious efforts related to resource efficiency, recycling and reduced environmental footprint INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has agreed with Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, a recognised leader in dairy products, to collaborate on developing […]

  Silver jubilee celebrations with around 130 guests Managing Partner Juliane Hehl presents anniversary sculpture Open-house event focuses on high-tech and future potential   Lossburg/Münsingen, 3/7/2019 On Thursday 27 June 2019, Arburg AG in Münsingen, Switzerland, celebrated its 25th anniversary. The open house event offered the approximately 130 guests a varied programme of expert presentations […]

The existential threat to oceans and marine life is a good enough reason to cut plastics waste, profitable new business opportunities are another TOMRA Sorting Recycling has published a new eBook, which shares transformational ideas for reducing plastic waste throughout the plastics value chain. The free-to-download publication spotlights how wider adoption of a circular economy […]

AMendate presenting innovative tool for optimising lightweight structures Frankfurt am Main, 04 June 2019. – Relieving engineers of tiresome routines and unleashing their creativity: the goal of AMendate GmbH from Paderborn is to take additive manufacturing to the next level. The new company is planning to have its latest piece of software ready for market in […]

Industry meeting point: Around 120 packaging experts from all over the world come together to exchange experiences in Lossburg Pioneering: Resource efficiency and the circular economy in the packaging industry Highlight: Expert panel discussion with Plas.TV   Lossburg, 2/7/2019 On 25 and 26 June 2019, Arburg hosted the second “Packaging Summit”. The event – which […]