ICS Cool Energy has announced the upgraded LT Fan Coil units to meet the low-temperature cooling needs of large storage spaces. They offer more control, better adaptability and reduced footprint.
Milacron will debut its new all-electric injection moulding machine using monosandwich technology at Fakuma 2024. The eQ180 allows for the production of multi-layer parts, maximising acceleration, control and responsiveness.
ELMET, Momentive and Sumitomo (SHI) Demag joined forces in developing, producing and processing liquid silicone rubber (LSR). The end result of this collaboration is the Drip Guard spoon holder to prevent drips from falling on the work surface.
The winners of the BPF Horners Awards for Plastics Innovation and Design, the Bottlemakers Award and the David Williams Award were presented with their trophies at the Horners Annual Banquet on 3 October 2024.
Mike Boswell, Plastribution's Managing Director, was awarded the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Gold Medal for 2024 at the BPF Annual Dinner. This recognises his service, dedication and contributions to the plastics industry.
On 9 October, ALPLA has held an event in Berlin to discussed the goals, challenges and solutions for the future's circular economy. The company brought together guests from politics, business and academia to share knowledge and insights.
Plastic recycling Simon Scholes has taken over Oakdene Hollins, one of the most established sustainability and circular economy consultancies. The former strives to help businesses understand recycling and sustainability regulations.
A new survey by Resource Recycling Systems reveals that EPS packaging in North America is recycled at a rate of 31%, diverting 168 million pounds from landfills. This mainly occurs through alternative B2B streams.
Preparations for K 2025, one of the world's leading events in the plastics and rubber industry, are ongoing. Taking place in Düsseldorf between the 8th and 15th of October 2025, this trade fair is a great opportunity for everyone to get together.
The POLYMEER project aims to establish a sustainable bio-based value chain for bioplastic products. This will convert wet brewers' spent grain into high-added value material, diversifying the material solutions that can replace traditional plastics.
Anton Debatin GmbH is collaborating with PreZero Flexible Packaging GmbH to launch a new sustainable packaging system. This is made from 60% post-consumer recycled (PCR) film, with 50% coming from the household recycling system.
Chadwick prepares to bring its new range of sustainable lidding to the Scandinavian market at Scanpack in Sweden. The highlight is their latest rPET pre-cut lidding films, designed to enhance sustainability and support plastic packaging regulations.
