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The world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, takes place next week at RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 19-20 June 2024. Visitors can still register for free at: www.prseventeurope.com The PRS Europe exhibition and conference attracts thousands of professional stakeholders of the entire plastics recycling value
Read moreIn the context of growing concerns about the impact of the slowing economy, surging inflation, high fuel and energy prices all impacting on profitability, it has been difficult to prioritise sustainability efforts. A recent progress report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation confirms that the 1,000 signatories to its Global Commitment will
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Digitalisation has been an integral part of the Engel portfolio strategy for many years. A wide selection of digital products inside the machine and on a flexible online production portal are already providing benefits to users in terms of costs, quality and energy consumption. Beyond optimising production, digital solutions help Engel
Read moreNPE 2024 wrapped up a significant week with a substantial turnout, reinforcing its status as a prominent event in the plastics sector in the Americas. With over 50,000 registrants, the show garnered considerable interest from industry stakeholders. This year’s edition saw a notable influx of newcomers, with 63% of attendees experiencing
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Orlando, 8 May 2024 – After a six-year break, the NPE, the most important plastics trade fair for the American market, takes place again. Mechanical engineering companies from Europe, the USA and Asia will present OPC UA as the global production language with their digital solutions for greater efficiency in production
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In the pursuit of concluding the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations successfully and on time, a collaborative call to action, by Virginia Janssens, Managing Director of Plastics Europe, is made to industry stakeholders and governments alike, urging a concerted effort towards identifying common solutions in Ottawa: “To ensure the Global Plastics Treaty
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Carbios was awarded first prize in the “So French So Innovative” Award organised by Business France, the Hong Kong Committee of French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCEF), La French Tech and its partners at InnoEx 2024 (taking place in Hong Kong from 13 to 16 April). The award recognises French innovation to
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Whatever path plastic processors take in the future, productivity supported by connectivity and digitalisation will inevitably be in the driving seat. At the launch event of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s inaugural mobile roadshow setting off from Schwaig, CEO Gerd Liebig defined the company’s clear roadmap that is in place to support processors
Read moreEarlier this year the committees of K 2025 chose the motto for the coming K in Düsseldorf, The World’s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics & Rubber, from 8 to 15 October 2025. It consists of one slogan and three core messages, all focusing on the key topics of K in 2025:
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After a 6-year absence, Chinaplas is ready to make a strong comeback to Shanghai on April 23-26, 2024, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China. To mark this special occasion, Chinaplas – Ready to Roll at Shanghai Kick-off Gala was held in Shanghai on March 28.
Read moreSide, a provider of PET blow moulding solutions, announces the achievement of a significant milestone in its global expansion efforts by entering the American market. The establishment of Side America Corp marks a pivotal moment for the company, aimed at enhancing accessibility and reaffirming its dedication to the US market. This
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