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Daily updated information and news from the plastics industry.
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Explore drive solutions from Mitsubishi Electric with energy efficiency
- 05.04.2024
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automation
In every industrial sector today, saving electricity is becoming something completely indispensable. This is not only influenced by rising energy prices and changing regulations, but also by the growing expectations of customers, who increasingly prefer companies that operate in an...
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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag invites customers to its Roadshow across 14 countries
- 03.04.2024
- Machinery & Equipment
- Research
A 20-metre mobile exhibition area featuring all the latest injection moulding technologies and time-saving tools that promise plastics processors the fastest route to increased productivity and higher operating...
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2 billion beverage containers have been collected by Slovaks since the launch of the system
- 01.04.2024
- Plastics packaging
- Recycled plastics
Slovaks are the leaders in beverage packaging backup. Since the launch of the deposit system, almost two billion containers have been collected. Specifically, it is over 1.8 billion packages, of which 57 percent are plastic bottles and 43 percent are beverage...
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ORLEN has launched mobile app with loyalty programme
The ORLEN filling station network has launched a mobile app that offers customers benefits such as a loyalty programme and navigation to the selected petrol station. Customers can use the ORLEN app to earn points for payments when purchasing fuel, goods and services at full and self-service petrol...
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New PICO® Nexμs™ Jetting System Connects Fluid Dispensing to Industry 4.0 Efficiency
Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN) and leading precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, introduces the PICO Nexμs Jetting System to revolutionize jet dispensing...
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The latest trends in vibratory screening systems from Vibrofeed - MTR s. r. o.
Vibrofeed - MTR s.r.o. is engaged in the design and manufacture of quality vibratory feeding and sorting systems used for process automation in various...
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PP KOVANDA: COLLABORATIVE ROBOTICS or how to solve labour shortages quickly and efficiently?
- 15.03.2024
- Machinery & Equipment
- Robotics
We have been dealing with this issue at PP KOVANDA for many years and as one of the leading Czech system integrators and specialists in collaborative robotics, we are clear! The solution is a flexible, compact, multi-purpose, but above all safe...
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Advanced quality control of plastics using CT technology from CactuX s.r.o.
- 11.03.2024
- Services
A company CactuX is a technological company focusing on non-destructive testing. The company is developing SMART add-ons to speed up and automatise computed tomography (CT) inspection. At the same time, we offer industrial CT measurement and analysis as a service for...
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Innovation for a sustainable future: SILON CZ R&D takes research and development to the next level
- 08.03.2024
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Technical plastics
On the 1st January 2024, SILON Group welcomed a new addition — SILON CZ R&D. The decision to found an independent subsidiary focused on research and development is due to the high level of interest in expert support for R&D projects on the part of both customers and government organisations on a...
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UPT, s.r.o. - we can make anything out of plastic
UPT, s.r.o. is a long-standing player on the Slovak market with a strong position in the supply of plastic products. The main goal is to achieve maximum satisfaction of our customers and to offer them products and services of the highest...
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ORLEN expands its fuel station network in Europe
Following the acquisitions in Austria, Germany, Slovakia and Hungary, ORLEN's station count has surged by almost a third over the past year. The Group is currently finalising the purchase of more than 60 service stations in...
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TECAPART: Portal for calculating and ordering CNC plastic parts from Ensinger
With our online CNC portal TECAPART, you can handle your CNC plastic machining requirements easier than ever before. TECAPART combines high-precision CNC machining with state-of-the-art technology for smooth and efficient execution of your projects. Whether it's CNC prototypes, small batches or...
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Absolute production record at Kia Slovakia
- 29.02.2024
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automotive
Kia produced more than 350 thousand cars last year, the highest ever. The Kia Sportage remained the most produced model in 2023. The major export markets were the major economies in Europe - the UK, Germany and Spain. At the same time, the company increased the number of engines produced to more...
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DOPAG delivers the world's largest online database of high-quality measuring components
- 28.02.2024
- Machinery & Equipment
- Dosing equipment
On the DOPAG component portal, customers and users can find pumps, dosing and dispensing valves and monitoring and control components in various variants and...
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Škoda Auto produced more than 888,000 vehicles worldwide last year
- 26.02.2024
- Automotive
Despite the difficult global situation, Škoda Auto managed to produce more than 888,000 Škoda cars last year, more than 781,000 cars at its Czech plants and more than 107,000 Škoda cars at its foreign...
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Reasons for the polyethylene price increase in February 2024
- 22.02.2024
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Commodity plastics
Between January 2024 and February 2024, there will be a dramatic increase in polyethylene prices of EUR 200-380/t compared to the levels at the beginning of January 2024. The analytical company myCeppi consulting has provided information on the situation in the commodity plastics...
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Company ORIK, s.r.o.- Quality design, technological processing, all this is a direct path to success
We are a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production of specific POS and POSM materials for our clients not only at home, but also abroad. Our priority is quality and modern, functional...
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PMES Technologies s.r.o. - Precision Japanese technology conquers the European market
Many times in history, Japanese technology has been met with a somewhat cool reaction at first, but time has shown that the idea was ahead of its time. Just think of the automotive world's view of the entry of hybrid technology into the automotive industry. It was the same in the field of plastic...
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CzechTrade signed a memorandum of mutual cooperation with Veletrhy Brno
- 16.02.2024
- Services
- MSV Brno
- Exhibitions
The Memorandum between the CzechTrade trade promotion agency and BVV Trade Fairs Brno confirms their future cooperation and common interests. The cooperation between the above-mentioned entities is divided into two parts, the first of which is participation in the preparation and implementation of...
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Safic-Alcan strengthens its position in Central Europe by establishing a Slovak branch
- 14.02.2024
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Additives for plastics
- Compounds
- Technical plastics
- TPU - thermoplastic elastomers
Safic-Alcan, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its presence in Central Europe through the establishment of a new subsidiary office in...
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Expansion of PANAS Tools s.r.o. portfolio with TRUTHREAD calibers
- 12.02.2024
- Plastics Moulds
- Maintenance of injection molds
PANAS Tools s.r.o. has started a new cooperation with the world-renowned caliper manufacturer TRUTHREAD, which, with its more than 40 years of experience on the market, offers the production and supply of the most extensive range of threaded and smooth...
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Improving Alignment for Charging AGVs and AMRs
- 09.02.2024
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automotive
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are the invisible heroes of warehouses and production floors. They ensure that heavy objects, semi-finished or finished goods can be transported effortlessly and efficiently, thus relieving the burden on warehouse and production...
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TITAN-Tatraplast: Your ideas, our Plastics
TITAN-Tatraplast s.r.o. = professionalism, quality production with precision of delivered products, fast delivery dates. We produce with high precision of individual parts, we have experience with large and small batch or individual production for customers in Slovakia and abroad. We are looking...
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PlasticPortal continues with education about digital and sustainable marketing
A few days ago we welcomed guests in our new corporate premises in the centre of Nitra. In addition to celebrating the 15th anniversary of the PlasticPortal, we also focused on digital and sustainable...
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K.D. Feddersen Distribution expands its portfolio with Celanese's Crastin®
- 31.01.2024
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Technical plastics
As of January 2024, K.D. Feddersen Distribution in Europe is expanding its extensive PBT range from Celanese to include new material grades for food applications, halogen-free flame retardants and high creep resistance...
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Dormer Pramet introduced packaging for its products made of recycled material
- 29.01.2024
- Plastics packaging
- Recycled plastics
Dormer Pramet have introduced new Dormer product boxes made from recycled material. They are environmentally friendly and are used for most Dormer products. They meet their environmental...
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BOLE presents new magnesium injection technology at Euroguss
- 26.01.2024
- Injection molding
From January 16 to 18 EUROGUSS took place in Nuremberg – a go-to event in the calendar of the international die casting industry. Die casting is a technology that enables the manufacture of finished products, mainly from non-ferrous metal alloys (Al, Mg, Zn, Cu). Die casting is characterised by...
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Biesterfeld & Celanese: Expansion of the joint portfolio 2024
Biesterfeld Interowa GmbH & Co KG has extended the cooperation with its partner Celanese and expanded their joint product portfolio with new...
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ORLEN has doubled the number of stations in Slovakia. Next year it will launch a mobile app and start building an electric vehicle infrastructure
ORLEN's international network of filling stations in Slovakia is growing rapidly. This year, it has almost doubled the number of its stations and completed the process of unifying the labelling of its fuel stations. Before the end of the year, 90 filling stations were operating in Slovakia under...
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The transformation of the automotive industry in Slovakia continues.
- 19.01.2024
- Services
- Automotive
- Business economics
Slovakia produced 1,080,000 vehicles last year, an increase of almost 100,000 vehicles compared to 2022. The forecast for next year is positive, with production expected to rise again in...
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