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Daily updated information and news from the plastics industry.
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Arburg at the Fakuma 2023
At Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from 17 to 21 October 2023, ARBURG will be showcasing its exceptional ability to deliver solutions in plastics processing. 'There is only a Plan A' will show how more sustainability, digitalisation and automation can be realised in the plastics...
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GRAFE develops an efficient alternative for the most common automotive blacks
With the new BASE BLACK masterbatch for polypropylene (PP), GRAFE, Blankenhain, has developed an efficient alternative for the most common automotive black shades, which, in addition to its permanent availability - sample quantities are shipped the same day for production tests - also offers a...
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Moretto: A new generation dryer
Moretto has been active for over 40 years in the design and production of auxiliary equipment for the processing of plastics, with a particular focus on dehumidification, one of the company's core...
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The tyranny of the melt flow rate
- 06.09.2023
- Plastics Processing
- Events
- Recycled plastics
The plastics industry faces significant challenges in the coming years between 2025-2030. According to the commitments of the European Plastics Pact, an average of 25-30% recycled plastic must be used in plastic finished products and packaging...
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Ampacet introduces Organoleptic Preserver 1363 designed for polyolefin-based packaging
- 04.09.2023
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Additives for plastics
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced Organoleptic Preserver 1363, a highly efficient additive designed to capture off-tasting components present in polyolefin packaging and protect products from off-tastes and unpleasant...
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Introducing the new PlasticPortal logo
- 01.09.2023
- Events
We are happy to present you the new PlasticPortal logo. It will be our brand from today, September 1, 2023. PlasticPortal has established as a solid partner of plastics producers. And with the new logo, it enters the next stage of its...
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Automation in the construction and production of electrodes and the preparation of the EDM process
- 30.08.2023
- Services
- CAD/CAM
- Design of molds
In 2020, we were contacted by Peartec s.r.o. with a demand for a suitable CAD/CAM solution for their production, which they wanted to streamline and automate as much as...
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A traditional engineering fair will take place in Brno. Arburg will present technologies in operation
This year's International Engineering Fair takes place in Brno from October 10 to 13, 2023. And it is already clear that it will be one of the most important events in the...
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Röchling-ReLoop®: Materials with a reduced ecological footprint, suitable for the production of plastic tanks
Thanks to our product line of Röchling-ReLoop® materials, denoting high-quality recycled materials, we save valuable natural resources and effectively close the life cycles of...
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MSV 2023 in Brno will focus on efficient and sustainable industry
- 23.08.2023
- Services
- MSV Brno
- Exhibitions
The 64th edition of the International Engineering Fair will take place at the Brno Exhibition Center from October 10 to 13, 2023. Tens of thousands of visitors will get to know industrial technologies and innovations presented by exhibitors from all over the world. Specialized trade fairs TRANSPORT...
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A perfect tailor-made solution for processors of plastic materials from ITALCOMMA Slovakia s.r.o.
- 21.08.2023
- Machinery & Equipment
- CNC technologie
The company ITALCOMMA Slovakia, s.r.o. is a supplier of top NC and CNC machining centers. It supplies technologies from top Italian and German manufacturers intended for the processing of various materials, especially plastics, composites, wood, glass, aluminum and stone. At the same time, it is...
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Hydrogen buses run on hydrogen from Slovnaft on Bratislava's roads
- 18.08.2023
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Automotive
The Bratislava transport company put the first four hydrogen buses of its fleet into operation in August 2023. The hydrogen that is filled into vehicles at the hydrogen filling station in Vlè hrdl comes from...
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Interior lighting is important for your health and your wallet
- 16.08.2023
- Plastics and Rubber products
- Plastic products
Among the most common parameters when choosing windows are thermal insulation ability, sound and light permeability. Most people focus mainly on how light will affect the internal temperature in the...
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Schoeller Allibert: Emissions from plastic waste are a serious global problem
The production of chemicals and plastics accounts for approximately 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the extraction of oil for the production of plastics accounts for up to 8% of global oil consumption. In addition, almost half of all plastic produced is used only once before being thrown...
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The switches are hidden behind the OBZOR
- 09.08.2023
- Plastics and Rubber products
- Plastic products
Household switches and sockets are an integral part of every interior. Previously, they were only functional elements, today they are an important detail that underlines the tuning of the entire interior. Whether the interior is decorated in a retro, industrial or minimalist style, a switch, socket...
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TER Plastics presents the G-Blend ® product line
- 07.08.2023
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Technical plastics
In the automotive sector, we increasingly encounter increased demand for high-quality regranulates and sustainable materials. This requirement within the PC/ASB material group is met by the G-Blend ® product line, introduced by TER...
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AS LASER WELDING – construction of blowing and injection molds with the help of Cimatron
- 04.08.2023
- Plastics Moulds
- CAD/CAM
- Interview
- Injection molds
We call ourselves a "partner of innovators" with an exaggeration, because we help companies with fast and efficient development, says Marek Musil, procurator of AS LASER WELDING s.r.o. Read the interview about the successful cooperation of AS LASER WELDING s.r.o. with technology-support s.r.o.,...
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In Czech Republic was established the Alliance for promotion of recycling
The Alliance for the Promotion of Recycling (APPR), a non-profit organization focused on strengthening and expanding sustainable recycling practices, announces the start of its official activities on June 16, 2023. The Syba Packaging Institute and the Czech-Slovak initiative ECR are behind...
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GelliPlast chooses Microgel™ Syncro technology to improve quality and production
GelliPlast, like Frigel, confirms itself as a company focused on customer care. It dedicates significant investments in cutting-edge technology, analysis and research. Microgel Syncro proves to be a paradigm shift for GelliPlast for mold...
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Car production in the Czech Republic grew in the first half of 2023
- 24.07.2023
- Services
- Automotive
In the first half of 2023, a total of 738,454 passenger vehicles were produced in the Czech Republic, i.e. 21.7% more than in the same period of the previous year. A fourteen percent increase was also recorded in the month of June itself, in which a total of 142,874 passenger vehicles rolled off...
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Narran will open the most modern laser technology showroom in the Czech Republic
- 19.07.2023
- Machinery & Equipment
- Lasers
Narran s.r.o. this October, a new laser technology showroom is opening near Dolní Bøežany, where visitors can see how individual lasers work in real time and in an environment. The domain will be large-format systems and our own development laboratory for optimizing technologies tailored to...
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Polykemi AB and HEXPOL TPE AB have collaborated on the development of new materials
Making a material selection can be a complicated task when designing consumer products. There are many properties to balance, and the choice is even more complex when including eco-design principles. Selecting two materials for a 2K part is not doubling the difficulty; it is...
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How to protect your home from the scorching sun?
- 14.07.2023
- Plastics and Rubber products
- Plastic products
A home bathed in sunlight is what most of us wish for, but this joy also has its pitfalls. The summer sun often causes excessive overheating of the home and unpleasant glare, which can be limiting, for example, when working in a home office. How to avoid invasive sun rays and "tropics" in the home?...
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Hopper loaders motan METRO G med for the highest demands on safety and cleanliness
- 12.07.2023
- Machinery & Equipment
- Peripherals
motan has designed the METRO G med material loaders especially for plastics processors in the medical and pharmaceutical industries. The comprehensive family of units is based on the established METRO G series of material loaders for plastic granulate and meets all strict hygiene requirements...
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ORLEN Unipetrol is launching a pilot operation of a hydrogen bus in the Czech cities
- 10.07.2023
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Automotive
The refining and petrochemical group ORLEN Unipetrol, in cooperation with the Czech cities of Most and Litvínov, is starting a pilot operation of a hydrogen bus, developed by the Slovak company Mobility&Innovation Production...
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SPK members approved a new strategy until 2027
- 07.07.2023
- Services
- Events
- Photo reportage
On June 22, 2023, more than 45 participants from 37 organizations took part in the SPK General Assembly session and the seminar "When plastic waste is not waste" at the Mikádo Hotel in Nitra. 23 member companies took part in the session of the SPK general assembly with the possibility of proper...
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Stäubli Technology Days welcomed hundreds of visitors interested in industrial robots and modern technologies
At the beginning of June, Ideon hosted a three-day exhibition and conference focused on the future of robotics and automation technology. More than 600 interested people, primarily from the professional public and industry, came to see the lectures of experts and exhibitions of 19 companies that...
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Vacula s.r.o. supplies custom-made compounds and additives Polytechs France
Recently, we at VACULA s.r.o. had the honor to attend the distributor days at Polytechs France. It was an event that allowed us to learn more about the products and services of Polytechs, a leader in the custom manufacturing of compounds and additives for polymer manufacturers and...
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The trend of vehicle production growth continues
- 30.06.2023
- Services
- Automotive
In the Czech Republic, 595,580 passenger vehicles were produced in the first five months. This is almost a quarter more than in the same period last year. The growth tendency was also confirmed by the month of May itself, when production increased by 9%. This trend is also reflected in the segment...
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Ampacet introduces AA Scavenger for PET and rPET bottles
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced AA Scavenger 0846, an additive designed to reduce the level of acetaldehyde in PET and rPET bottles and preserve the organoleptic properties of...
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