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Borealis and Menshen, a leading specialist for plastic closures and packaging systems, have collaborated on a series of 10 packaging closures based on Borcycle, an evolving recycling technology which transforms polyolefin-based waste streams into value-adding versatile solutions. Borcycle is used to manufacture a range of compounds made of recycled polyolefins (rPO)
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Total Corbion PLA, a 50/50 joint venture between Total and Corbion, announces its intention to build its second PLA plant with a capacity ramping up to 100,000 t/a. This expansion would make Total Corbion PLA the global market leader in PLA, firmly positioned to cater for the rapidly growing demand for
Read moreLectures by experts on current trends and challenges, discussion rounds, tastings in the Craft Drinks Areas, competitions including the European Beer Star, and also the German Beer Sommeliers Championship: exhibitors and visitors can look forward to an extensive programme at the Special Edition of BrauBeviale, scheduled for 10 to 12 November
Read moreIngersoll Rand Inc., a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, celebrated its $150 million equity grant to nearly 16,000 employees worldwide with a virtual ringing of The Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange. “This is a $150 million investment in our employees,” remarked Vicente Reynal, Chief
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Manjushree Technopack Limited (MTL), India’s largest rigid plastics packaging company backed by Advent International, announced entering into a Business Transfer Agreement with Pearl Polymers Limited for acquiring the commercial operations and manufacturing facilities of their B2B vertical. This transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. With over 40
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Alpla Group, a global specialist for packaging solutions and recycling, continues to pursue a strategy of expanding its recycling activities worldwide. The family-owned enterprise from Austria is now building a plant in Mexico for recycling HDPE. It is planned to produce 15,000 tonnes of post-consumer recycled material each year. Alpla has
Read moreAlpek, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that the financial restructuring agreement between M&G Polímeros México, S.A. de C.V. and the majority of its creditors, including certain Alpek subsidiaries, has been approved on a definitive basis by the Mexican bankruptcy court. This approval would conclude the pre-agreed bankruptcy proceedings (“concurso mercantil preacordado”) initiated
Read moreMany viruses have been shown to survive on surfaces including metal, cardboard and plastic. However, plastic items can be treated to trap and inhibit the replication of viruses. Sukano has developed Antiviral Masterbatches for PET and PA fibers that have a strong antiviral effect on the plastic parts, while also potentially
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Bottles and other rigid plastic packaging made from PET are continuing to grow in demand despite pressure over their environmental impact, a recent Smithers study reveals. While Covid-19 is the immediate challenge, new recycling technologies and alternative feedstocks will be increasingly important over the five years to 2025. Data from the
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by Gabriele Kosmehl John Galt, President and CEO, Husky, on his strategy for leading the company during the Covid-19 pandemic John Galt has 35 years of experience – 15 as CEO – at Husky Injection Molding Systems, a leading global supplier of a comprehensive range of injection moulding equipment, including machines,
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by Heike Fischer CHP engineering company is offering a wide range of lubrication solutions, specific for the food and beverage industries all over the world. CHP’s activities are grouped into four strategic business units: the MicroDry Slat lubrication technology, the MicroDry Air coating technology, the MicroDry all-in-one hygienic solution (CIP) and
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