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SMI has opened a new branch in Istanbul, in Türkiye, thus consolidating its own presence in a constantly growing market. More precisely, the offices of the new branch are based in the Asian part of the city, in the district of Maltepe. SMI boasts in Türkiye more than 300 machines, installed
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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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A comprehensive analysis of 24 scenarios across 15 reports identifies biomass, CCU and recycling as the cornerstone of the chemical industry’s feedstock in 2050. Experts from nova-Institut GmbH, on behalf of the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), prepared a new report titled “Evaluation of Recent Reports on the Future of a Net-Zero
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To further promote the innovations and applications of plastics and rubber technology, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. (Adsale), the organiser of Chinaplas, a leading plastics and rubber trade fairs, proudly announces its debut initiative, the “Spotlight on Malaysia: Buyer Program”. This initiative strategically partnered with the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) for
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At the PEF World Congress in Düsseldorf this October, Dr Ángel Puente, Senior Expert at the nova-Institut GmbH, presented on the topic “PEF – A circular bio-based plastic with improved properties and environmental performance.” As part of the EU-funded PEFerence project, Dr Puente is evaluating the environmental impact of polyethylene furanoate
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Repi has introduced UV-R Remap 00561, a new UV protection additive engineered specifically for recycled PET. Designed to enhance UV resistance without compromising recyclability, this development aligns with RecyClass protocols, supporting sustainable packaging solutions. UV protection is critical for preserving the quality of products packaged in PET, as exposure to UV
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The chemical industry plays a key role in plastics recycling, where advancing bottle-to-bottle recyclability for rPET is crucial to closing the loop on plastic waste. Sukano, known for its commitment to sustainable plastics solutions, will support the industry with new technologies to create a circular future for plastics. bottles is rising
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Analytics and perspectives for material flow-adapted melt processing by Fraunhofer LBF The plastics industry is expected to come up with viable and practically implementable solutions that will significantly increase the share of recyclates, even in technically demanding applications.The main drivers are legal requirements at national (i.e. the German Closed Substance Cycle
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