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Daily updated information and news from the plastics industry.
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Company BGS modify the physical properties of plastic products and expand their potential use
- 19.05.2021
- Plastics Processing
- Radiation technologies
Plastics are lightweight and have huge potential, especially for designs that emphasize a combination of low weight, good performance and excellent formability. A process known as radiation crosslinking, which changes the physical properties of a material, significantly expands this...
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25 years ago, KUBOUŠEK joined forces with KraussMaffe
KUBOUŠEK entered the plastics processing industry in 1991, a year after its establishment, and thus enriched the original focus on quality control and measuring devices with a rapidly growing plastics segment. Twenty-five years ago, in 1996, the calm level of the divided market in the Czech...
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ENGEL performance.boost: Unlock the full potential
- 17.05.2021
- Services
- Industry 4.0
- Injection molding
Whether it's cycle time, energy consumption or process stability: the adjusting screws take many forms for higher efficiency and injection quality. Two paths lead to the full realization of the potential: deep knowledge of the injection molding machine and rich technological...
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Wittmann Battenfeld SK spol. s.r.o. - the fifth year on the Slovak market
When we started the Slovak branch of the Wittmann Battenfeld concern five years ago, we were slightly worried about whether our customers would accept us after we took over Slovakia from the Czech branch. The goal of our concern is to be as close to customers as possible and Slovakia is such an...
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The circular economy is getting closer to companies in the border regions of Slovakia and Hungary, it is brought by the CircularRegions project
- 13.05.2021
- Services
- Circular economy
In order for the circular economy to become a common practice in every business, we must show entrepreneurs the way and guide them through the first steps to successful transformation. This project will design a service for companies that want to turn their business models into circular ones. This...
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K.D. Feddersen distributes Poketone from Hyosung Chemical in Europe
Hamburg-based plastics distributor K.D. Feddersen is expanding its portfolio with polyketone. Since 2015, K.D. Feddersen Ueberseegesellschaft mbH, with its Polymers & Compounding Technology business unit, is mainly selling the extrusion grades of polyketone from Hyosung Chemical to the compounding...
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Antimicrobial protection of plastic products - solutions offered by IMCD Czech Republic s.r.o.
- 11.05.2021
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Additives for plastics
The coexistence of humanity and microorganisms is ancient, the interconnectedness of these two worlds is enormous and the balance is very fragile. Thanks to the development of science, especially in the last two centuries, we have been able to gradually understand the individual mechanisms of...
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Production of stretch films - custom stretch films from PENTA - servis spol. s.r.o.
- 10.05.2021
- Plastics packaging
- Plastic packaging
We offer manual and machine stretch films tailored to specific requirements. Choose the roll, color, width and thickness of the stretch film yourself and we will make it for...
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Innovated products in the air conditioning section by FORT - PLASTY s.r.o.
- 06.05.2021
- Plastics and Rubber products
- Plastic products
As part of the continuous development and improvement of products, the company FORT-PLASTY s.r.o. in addition to the standard offer of air-conditioning elements in this period, it focused on the innovation of four products, namely suction frames, plenum boxes, swirl diffusers and pool...
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Polykemi Inc opens own plant in Gastonia, North Carolina
- 04.05.2021
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Business economics
Polykemi Group is investing almost 10 million Euro in its own plant in the United States. That is the greatest single investment in the Group’s history. The goal is to launch production of plastic compounds as early as...
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Simulation technology not only for the plastics industry
- 03.05.2021
- Services
- CAD/CAM
- Injection simulation
- Software for industry
- Cost savings
- Injection molding
- Research
Simulations and computer technology in general using computer resources have been helping to save money in the development of new products for a long time, practically more than half a century. Recently, however, from the originally only verification phase of product design, simulations have been...
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Addiplast acquires a colouring unit from Toyo Ink
The specialist in technical polymers for the plastics industry, based in Haute-Loire, close to Lyon, in France, is taking over the business of the Japanese company Toyo Ink Europe Speciality Chemicals, located in the Oise...
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Linaset a.s: New production capacity for plastic injection
Linaset Company offers top production capacity in one of the most modern plastic injection services in Czech Republic. The new production hall was put into operation in 2018 and expanded the existing production capacities of the Bruntál...
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Transparent plastic screens in the food industry from Portaflex s.r.o.
- 27.04.2021
- Plastics and Rubber products
- Plastic products
The technology of processing food raw materials is changing at a dizzying pace today. The products have been handled for an incomparably longer time than before, they are being imported from increasingly remote areas. Therefore, hygienic requirements are logically...
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New SAF technology from Stratasys for mass production of 3D printing is coming to the market
- 26.04.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- 3D technology
Selective Absorption Fusion technology will be the basis of the new 3D printers of the H series from Stratasys, which are distributed by MCAE Systems. Stratasys is thus entering the growing market of 3D printed parts for high-volume...
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Updated MOL 2030 strategy: The MOL Group will focus on sustainable business and carbon neutrality
The Board reviewed and approved the update of the "MOL Group 2030+" long-term strategy - originally published in October 2016 - which is fully integrated with the new sustainability strategy and complemented by a long-term vision and ambitions beyond...
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Economic and ecological advantages of electric drives in ultrasonic welding machines
- 21.04.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Welding of plastics
As a globally recognized technology, ultrasonic technology is pioneering in the areas of welding, cutting, sealing, punching and rivets of thermoplastics, textiles and nonwovens as well as the cutting of...
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Ampacet receives COTREP certification for NIR-sortable REC-NIR-BLACK
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has obtained COTREP certification for its NIR-sortable black masterbatch REC-NIR-BLACK PE 302 (1900302-E) for use in PP rigid packaging...
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MOL Group acquired retail assets in Slovakia and Hungary in line with its updated long-term strategy
MOL Group announced the acquisition of 100% of Normbenz Slovakia Ltd. from Normeston Group Cyprus Limited (sale of a stake) that includes 16 gas stations in Slovakia operated under the Lukoil brand. They will be acquired by...
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Faktum Design s.r.o. creates a new product design
Faktum Design s.r.o. - We understand design as a creative combination of aesthetics, functionality and technical solution. We use knowledge gained through many years of practice across the industrial spectrum. We are based on available facts, we use our art and talent to create a functional design...
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DESMA delivers large machine for the production of battery sealing systems and thus expands the special machine program for large-area seals
DESMA expands its range with new large machine for large-area seals - DESMA 968.700 Sealmaster and improves their machines TwinBenchmark and DESMA 968.560 ZOZO. The machines are equipped with the latest control system, cold channel system and also technology that allows flexible response to...
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Arburg turnkey system sets new standards at Hannover Messe Digital Edition 2021
- 09.04.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automation
- Circular economy
- Smart factory
- HANNOVER
- IIoT - industrial internet of things
- Injection molding machines
The Hannover Messe Digital Edition 2021 will see Arburg present a new turnkey system that is set to raise the bar in aspects of digitalisation, automation and the circular economy in plastics...
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New scratch resistant PP-materials from Polykemi and Rondo Plast in the new COMPLUS Concept
The first COMPLUS Concept from Polykemi and Rondo Plast focuses on a newly developed PP-based material for complex interior automotive applications. The newly developed and virgin raw material based compound POLYfill PP EP317R UV has both high scratch resistance and UV...
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Lifocolor Group, a manufacturer of color masterbatches, still booms
The medium-sized masterbatch manufacturer Lifocolor, headquartered in Lichtenfels/Germany, is consistently driving the growth and development of its group of companies. With the completion of the new building in Lichtenfels, an investment period of ten years will come to a temporary conclusion this...
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Ultrasonic pushing (Inserting) by Belson Company
Belson's tradition and more than 20 years of practical experience come with innovative ultrasonic pushing so-called inserting that minimizes residual tension in the...
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Direct adiabatic cooling of industrial premises
- 02.04.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Adiabatic cooling
The highly competitive environment forces manufacturing companies to look for further savings in operating costs and ways to streamline production and create better working conditions for their...
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Stop nest: prevention and protection from G.B.S., Ltd.
- 01.04.2021
- Plastics and Rubber products
- Plastic products
The STOP NEST product has a protective function, the function of protecting the window, facade, vicarage and last but not least, the protection of migratory birds. The great advantage is that the customer avoids not only damage to property but he does not have to throw built bird's...
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MOL Group and their strategy SHAPE TOMORROW: the Duna refinery started producing biofuels
- 31.03.2021
- Suppliers of raw materials
- Additives for plastics
After several years of research and development, the MOL Group has made progress in the value chain and thanks to investments in the Duna refinery, has become a biofuel user. Through a new process, biological raw materials are co-processed with fossil materials. This solution makes it possible to...
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Packaging machines for gastronomy - packaging of ready meals into bowls
- 30.03.2021
- Machinery & Equipment
- Packaging
The company PENTA-servis s.r.o. presents machines designed for packing ready meals into plastic bowls. These machines are suitable for every gastronomic operation, from a small restaurant to a large cooking...
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Ampacet introduces Dallol Collection with vibrant colors emanating from Africa
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced the Dallol Collection, a masterbatch designed to impart a modern, dynamic vibrancy to injection molded parts. Designed for polyolefin applications, the new color palette enables brand owners to increase consumer product shelf...
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