Production and Engineering New Products

Improved process to overmould unidirectional reinforced tapes and fabric-reinforced thermoplastics

3D-printed fuel intake fabricated in PEEK for “Polimotor 2” plastic engine development / Overall weight reduction of 40%

Gold-coloured top for leading Italian food producer

Collaboration with Parx Plastics to develop antimicrobial foam packaging / Technology achieves over 90% reduction in bacteria through change to surface properties

New lightweight polycarbonate suitcase material / Collaboration with German producer Titan

First industrial injection compression system up and running / Joint development with Unilever and Plastisud

Injection moulding company develops safety packaging for dental medicine / Cooperation with Pheneo

Food-contact grades added to “Elastollan” TPU portfolio

German plastics recycler mtm plastics supplies rPP for new “EcoLine” marker / “Milestone” in company's 55-year history

Development of multilayer high barrier food jars with RPC Promens Consumer / Improved transparency and gloss

Collaborating with Dell to recycle carbon fibres / Latest sustainability initiative

Child-resistant closure for ophthalmic packaging / Development in response to CPSC regulations

Bio-based self-adhesive PE films introduced / Certified sugar cane used as raw material / Braskem cooperates in development

New coating technology for glass-like surfaces / Design flexibility and weight savings

Renault and Peugeot advance electric vehicles in China together with Dongfeng / Country's air pollution levels could be a help

Metal-free high barrier packaging / Alternative to aluminium-based materials / Significant environmental benefits offered

Sasco Sauces celebrates 20th anniversary with special edition mayonnaise container

US beverage producer reduces packaging consumption / Use of rPET increased in 2014

Big engines, individualised cars roar at “IAA 2015” / Small combustion engines steal the show from e-vehicles / OEMs favour structural parts made of steel and aluminium / GFRP and CFRP deemed too expensive / Hybrid materials pose a challenge for recycling

Germany develops world's first “tri-material” collectors' 5-Euro coin featuring polymer ring

Launch of “Treofan EPT” BOPP film for in-mould labelling / “Visually and functionally near-indistinguishable” from injection moulding

PP tray for transport in euro containers / Targeted for foodstuff packaging

PET-based film protects poultry from bacterial contamination / High-speed machining helps processors improve cost efficiency

Improved image as paint range changes from metal to plastic

Development of closures for edible oil market / Cleanliness and functionality / Syrup pouring closure fits PCO 1881 neck