PETnews 6 NEWS PETplanet Insider Vol. 24 No. 01+02/23 www.petpla.net Chinaplas 2023 Green, Smart, Advance are the 3 keywords the organisers chose for the 2023 edition of Chinaplas. The trade show will take place from April 17-20, 2023 in Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center (SWECC), Shenzhen, PR China. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in these 3 hot technologies under one roof, helping inspire new ideas and explore new opportunities. Innovations towards a Circular Economy: Under the theme “A Brighter and Shared Future, Powered by Innovation”, Chinaplas intends to provide visitors with a whole spectrum of sustainable solutions in 3 theme zones, including Recycled Plastics Zone, Bioplastics Zone, and Recycling Technology Zone. With over 14,000 m2, 200+ machine makers and materials providers are to showcase latest environmentally-friendly plastic materials and processing technologies. Plastics and rubber industries go smart: The adoption of a smart manufacturing process in all aspects of production – from product design, actual production, supply chain, distribution and sales, and delivery – has made it possible for plastic companies to withstand current and future challenges. Digitalisation has been increasingly applied particularly in plastics production processes. There is a growing need for advanced machinery and auxiliary equipment, sensors, process control software and other products to transform a plastics production facility into a smart manufacturing plant. In the rising trend of digitalisation among plastics and rubber industries, the trade show will bring together almost 330 solution providers around the world in Injection Moulding and Smart Manufacturing Solutions Zone with over 60,000m2. Advance - Automation + 3D Printing: The 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, market has seen a tremendous growth in recent years. The global 3D printing plastics market reached USD 786.9 million in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.9% from 2022 to 2030. In addition to the advanced automation and robotics technologies in the Injection Moulding Solutions Zone, a 3D Tech Zone will also be set up. At the theme zone, visitors will be able to discover new 3D printing materials, technologies and hardware. China relaxes travel restriction Three years after border controls were imposed, China relaxed travel restriction from January 8, 2023. Overseas travellers will only have to show a negative nucleic acid test result obtained within 48 hours of travel and will no longer need to undergo health code and quarantine upon arrival, and will be able to enter society directly. China will improve visa arrangements for foreigners and resume international flights gradually. www.chinaplasonline.com Remo Heusi appointed new Vice President Global Service at Netstal Remo Heusi has been appointed as the new Vice President Global Service to lead and further develop the strategically important global service business of the Netstal Group. As a member of the Executive Board of Netstal Maschinen AG, he will report directly to Renzo Davatz, CEO of Netstal and member of the Executive Committee of KraussMaffei. Predecessor Frank Arnold is leaving Netstal at his own request effective March 31, 2023. He has successfully led the Service Division since January 2018 and actively promoted the reconstruction of the independent service organisation of the Netstal Group last year. Remo Heusi comes from Bühler Group, a globally operating Swiss technology group, where he has held various service and sales functions since 2007, including Head of Business Development Customer Service and Head of Single Machine Business. www.netstal.com UK: Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers moves a step closer A new cash incentive system, placing deposits on drinks bottles and cans, is intended to boost recycling in the UK from 2025. New plans set out in a consultation response detail that, through small cash deposits placed on single-use drinks containers, people will likely be incentivised to recycle their drinks bottles and cans, reducing litter and plastic pollution. The scheme would include reverse vending machines and designated sites where people can return their bottles and receive their cash back. In most cases it would be the retailers who sell drinks covered by the scheme who would host a return point. The new scheme, covering England, Wales and Northern Ireland, is set to be introduced in 2025, following extensive work with industry to prepare for the necessary changes – including setting up infrastructure and amending labelling. A target is in place to collect over 85% of returnable drinks containers once the scheme is up and running. www.gov.uk
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