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The outline conference programme for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS Europe) has been published ahead of the event’s return to the RAI Amsterdam on 1-2 April 2025. The latest trends in the plastics recycling sector will be explored in depth, providing a holistic view of the whole plastic recycling value
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On Saturday, November 30, almost 5,000 people celebrated Sacmi Imola’s 105th ‘birthday’. The Open Day at the company’s premises was intended to give a close look at the ‘Sacmi world’: a world that spans from manufacturing to the cutting-edge research with which the company is building the factories of the future.
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Moisture content impacts product quality in manufacturing. Accurate moisture measurement and control eliminate issues like material waste and inefficiency, helping manufacturers improve product quality, boost plant efficiency, and reduce energy costs. Solutions like MoistTech’s moisture sensors are claimed to offer precision and real-time monitoring. MoistTech’s moisture sensors use near-infrared (NIR) technology
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All4Pack Emballage Paris, a trade fair for sustainable packaging and intralogistics solutions, closed its doors on Thursday, November 7 after four exhibition days. The event highlighted the commitment of industry players to more responsible solutions while bolstering their economic impact and national and international influence. The 2024 edition attracted 27,303 professionals,
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The joint venture between the Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL) and Project Plan B, known as Project Re:Claim, uses an ISEC evo system from PURE LOOP to process used garments and textiles. The project, supported by the EREMA Group, represents Europe’s first commercial scale polyester textile recycling system. On 22 November,
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Wild & Coco is a Prague-based start-up specialised in coconut products like yogurts, coconut water and the so-called “Cocofirs”. With Cocofirs, the brand offers a lactose-free and vegan alternative with organic coconuts from sustainable cultivation. The coconut all-rounders are now also available as “Cocoguard Shot” in a compressed shot, either pure
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Novapet has unveiled a new handled PET amphora bottle. It is made using Novapet ’s REX-L, a specially formulated PET grade with enhanced melt strength tailored for Extrusion Blow Moulding (EBM) technology. This advancement allows for the creation of robust, handle-equipped containers, meeting both consumer demands for ergonomic designs and the
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The Engel Group, a leading supplier of injection moulding technology from Europe, has entered a strategic partnership with Electronica Plastic Machines (EPM), a renowned Indian manufacturer of hydraulic injection moulding machines. By acquiring a stake in EPM, the company becomes part of the Engel Group, creating opportunities for closer cooperation in
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Continental is increasing the proportion of recycled materials in its tyres. More plants have recently been converted to use polyester fabric made from recycled PET bottles. This increases the recycled content of many tyre lines by an average of three percent. Depending on the tyre size, up to 15 PET bottles
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Over its three-day run, BrauBeviale 2024 in Nuremberg attracted a total of 30,821 visitors, consistent with the previous year’s attendance. About 84% of the visitors came from Germany and the European Union. The event featured 858 exhibitors (compared to 968 in 2023) across a net exhibition space of 35,403 m². In
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The Plástico Sul Innovation and Sustainability Award, sponsored by Conceitual Brasil and organised by the magazine Plástico Sul, took place on November 7 in Caxias do Sul, in the south of Brazil. The award recognises outstanding innovation in the plastics industry, with a particular focus on adapting to market needs as
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