Shanghai, China
New Series of OMNI Recycling Machines – Innovative Devolatilization and Decontamination Technologies for Existing and Emerging Recycling Applications
Gneuss’ MRS Extrusion Technology is known as an alternative for the reprocessing of contaminated materials. In combination with Gneuss’ Rotary Filtration Systems, vacuum technology, an online viscometer and Measurement Technology, customizable recycling lines tailor-made for a specific material can be engineered
Sheet Extrusion – Case Study / First Food Grade R-PET Sheet Production Line to Lithuania
By mating its energy efficient sheet extrusion lines with Kreyenborg’s IR-CLEAN Super-Clean process for postconsumer recycled PET, MEAF Machines can now offer its customers a cost effective alternative for the production of FDA/EFSA approved single layer PET food grade sheet
Automation / Quality is our Priority
As a market-leading company for adjustable calibration sleeves, CCA cares for the automation of plastic pipe production with long-term experience and know-how. Each calibration sleeve is developed to precisely match the individual production requirements
Measurement Technology / Process Automation and Control of Extrusion Lines
For over 40 years, iNOEX has been a trusted solution provider of innovative, high-quality measurement technology in the plastics industry. The intelligent, user-friendly systems bring lasting added value to extrusion processes
CONTENTS:
Firms in this issue |
6 |
Imprint |
7 |
Industry News |
8 |
Calendar |
8 |
Fakuma 2024 |
8 |
Gold Sustainability Rating by EcoVadis Maintained |
9 |
European Plastics Industry |
10 |
Stronger Worldwide in the Industrial Process Colling Segment |
11 |
Celebration of 25 Years at Vetaphone |
12 |
Global Company Name Rebrand Announced |
12 |
As World Market Leader Champion 2024 Awarded |
13 |
Change in the Management Board |
14 |
Acquisition Completed |
14 |
Market Leadership Strengthened |
15 |
Change at Management Board |
16 |
Additional Managing Director Appointed |
16 |
World Market Leaders |
17 |
30th Anniversary |
18 |
New Management |
18 |
Presence in Europe Strengthened |
19 |
Range of Medical Masterbatches Introduced |
19 |
Digitalization Meets Recycling – Research Team Develops Tool with Recyclate Data |
20 |
2024 Cleanup Champions Announced |
20 |
New Sustainable Packaging |
21 |
PFAS-Free Additives for the Plastics Industry |
21 |
Strategic Collaboration Agreement Signed |
22 |
Chemically Recycled Products with up to 100% Sustainable Feedstocks |
22 |
New 800 Series Hybrid Extrusion Tooling Announced |
23 |
Mobile Mixing Container on the Market Launched |
23 |
Increased Efficiency in Electronics Production Through Innovative Quality Assurance |
24 |
New Acetaldehyde Control Technology for PET Packaging |
24 |
In-House Rheology Lab Launched |
25 |
Industry News USA |
26 |
2nd Annual Bioplastics Twin Screw Extrusion Workshop |
26 |
Demand for Recyclability Driving US Beverage Manufacturers to Switch to rPET Bottles |
26 |
Analysis „Dynmics of U.S. Plastics Materials and Resin Trade in 2023“ Released |
27 |
Analysis „March Jobs Report“ Released |
27 |
2023 Q4 Committee on Equipment Statistics Report Issued |
27 |
Winner of 2024 William R. Carteaux Leadership Award Announced |
28 |
Ground-Breaking Ceremony on Battery Materials Plant in Texas |
28 |
Strategic Partnership Announced |
29 |
Company Transformation Announced |
30 |
Chief Procurement Officer Appointed |
31 |
Phosphite Antioxidants Now Approved for Use in Polyethylene Terephtalate (PET) for Food-Contact Packaging |
31 |
Industry Newsletter „PLASTICS Pulse“ Launched |
31 |
„People On-The-Rise“ within the Leadership Structure Announced |
32 |
Flexible Film Recycling Alliance Launched to Improve Recycling Rates, Access, and Education |
33 |
Operational Footprint Expanded |
33 |
New Masterbatch Expansion in Georgia Announced |
34 |
2023 Cleanup Champions Initiative Report Released |
34 |
U.S. Regional Sales Manager Appointed |
35 |
Strong Growth for Rheological Additives for Paints and Coatings Reported |
35 |
New „Recycling is Real“ Video Released |
36 |
New Single-Inlet Plenum for Retrofitted Blown Film Lines at NPE2024 |
36 |
New Plasticizer-Free Long-Chain Poyamides to Complete with PA 12 at NPE2024 |
37 |
Strong Outlook Registered as Processors Strive for Greater Efficiency and Reduced Downtime |
38 |
New Melt Filter and Automated Die Lip Adjustment Make U.S. Debut at NPE2024 |
38 |
Keynot Speaker Announced for NPE2024 |
39 |
New All-Electric Extrusion Blow Shuttle Model at NPE2024 |
40 |
Syntactic Foam Plug-Assists for High-Temperature Use at NPE2024 |
42 |
Debut Appearance at NPE Plastics Trade Show |
42 |
Successful Integration of U.S. Recycling and Compounding Facilities at NPE2024 |
43 |
NPE2024 |
44 |
Will Be the Largest Gathering of Bioplastics Companies In the Americas |
44 |
NPE2024 Features First-Ever Woman in Plastics Breakfast |
45 |
Impressive Touchdown on the American Market – 4 Compact Inline Inspection Systems on Display at the NPE2024 |
45 |
New Series of OMNI Recycling Machines – Innovative Devolatilization and Decontamination Technologies for Existing and Emerging Recycling Applications |
48 |
Twin Screw Extrusion Equipment for Compounding, Reactive Extrusion, Devolatilization, Foaming and Direct Extrusion on Display at NPE2024 |
51 |
Various Solutions for Mixing, Foaming and Cooling fort he Plastics Industry |
52 |
„Materializing Ideas“ – The Latest Advancements in Plastic Materials for the Fast and Economic Realization of Demanding Projects |
54 |
Growing Demand for PTFE Replacements in FR Applications at NPE2024 |
55 |
Auto-Profile System for Blown Film Rotating Dies at NPE2024 |
56 |
Next-Generation Fully Electric eMotion Welding System at NPE2024 |
57 |
Melt Filters Made in Italy fort he Recycling of Plastics |
58 |
Solutions for Manufacturing, Processing, Conditioning and Recycling Plastics |
60 |
Innovation and Services |
61 |
Extrusion Tooling / Extrusion Takes Some New Turns |
62 |
Extrusion Technology / Concept of Innovation Reinvented by Introducing New Analysis Tools and Doubling the Space Dedicated to Testing |
64 |
Film Extrusion / Crystal Clear Big-Size Cups – What to be Aware of when Calendering Extra-Thick APET Sheet |
65 |
Processing / Optimization Process Parameters for PVC Compounding using a COMPEO Kneader |
66 |
Sheet Extrusion – Case Study / First Food Grade R-PET Sheet Production Line to Lithuania |
68 |
Measurement Technology / With Several Innovatins at the wire 2024 |
70 |
Automation / Quality is our Priority |
72 |
Blow Molding / PET Bottle Life Cycle and NIR Heating Technology |
74 |
Chinaplas 2024 / Indonesia’s Packaging and Automotive Sectors Spur Demand for Plastics |
76 |
Measurement Technology / Process Automation and Control of Extrusion Lines |
77 |
Material Handling / Gear Pumps Enable Extrusion Industry to Meet Growing Sustainability Demands |
80 |