CLARIANT Masterbatches cut plastics content in packaging / Foam-cell structure	16.09.2019
INEOS STYROLUTION Launch of high-flow "Novodur" ABS grade / Suitable for household and electronics applications	10.09.2019
CLARIANT Masterbatch for NIR-sortable black plastic packaging	09.09.2019
KRAIBURG TPE "Thermoplast M" range complies with new rules for medical-grade plastics	06.09.2019
BRÜGGEMANN Extension of additive range for virgin and recycled polyamide / Launch of products at "K 2019"	04.09.2019
INEOS STYROLUTION New fibre-reinforced ASA grade / Suitable for metal-plastic combinations and structural outdoor uses	30.08.2019
RAUMEDIC New additive enhances sliding properties of medical plastic components	27.08.2019
GABRIEL-CHEMIE Masterbatch for near-infrared sorting of black and coloured plastics	20.08.2019
EQUIPOLYMERS Food-grade PET with up to 25% recyclate from chemical recycling	12.08.2019
ASAHI KASEI PA-based and PPE foams for car applications / Possibilities for lightweighting and noise reduction	29.07.2019
BASF New light stabilisers extend agricultural film life	26.07.2019
AMPACET Blue masterbatch for post-consumer recycled plastics	25.07.2019
HUNTSMAN Urethane-based 3D printing materials for footwear	18.07.2019
POLYONE Infrared sortable black masterbatches for packaging	16.07.2019
DUPONT / EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL Thermoplastic vulcanisates for corner automotive seals	15.07.2019

BASF Three-way cooperation in developing additive manufacturing solutions / PA 6 powder for 3D printing	06.01.2016
LARGE SCALE 3D PRINTING Production of carbon graphite reinforced composite thermoplastic components / Operating speeds of up to 45 kg/h / Project cooperation between Thermwood and American Kuhne	10.08.2015
ENGEL Energy saving retrofit process developed for injection moulding machines / Up to 50% less energy consumption	03.02.2014
EUROPEAN PLASTICS MACHINERY Energy efficiency guidance for extrusion blow moulding machines	14.01.2014
EREMA Prepares to unveil new recycling technology at "K 2013" in October	17.06.2013

RESEARCH Strategies to reduce carbon footprint of polymers / California study examines scenarios to make the industry more sustainable	26.04.2019
RESEARCH Singapore scientists convert PET waste into aerogels / Customisable surface treatments	22.11.2018
PLASTICS RECYCLING EU establishes "polynSPIRE" project / Four-year programme comprises 22 partners with funding of nearly EUR 10m	23.10.2018
RESEARCH Finnish project to develop small, mobile factory to remove marine plastic waste / VTT unit to contain plastic-eating microbes / Plan for pilot unit in Baltic Sea in 2021	14.09.2018
RESEARCH Quantifying a biopolymer's degradation in soil / Microbes convert PBAT into biomass and carbon dioxide / Implications for agricultural films	29.08.2018

BOREALIS Collaboration with Mondi generates PP mono-material food packaging	13.09.2019
PRESS LONDON UK drinks group rolls out bottles made from recycled and bioplastics	05.09.2019
BASF Products from chemically recycled material presented / Prototypes made by Jaguar Land Rover, Storopack, Südpack and Schneider Electric	22.08.2019
SAICA Launch of pouch with recycled LDPE content for non-food applications	08.07.2019
HENKEL Transport packaging with more than 50% recycled polyethylene for dishwasher tabs	04.07.2019

EVONIK Technology for eyeglasses frames / "Implex" offers enhanced design freedom and customisation abilities	13.02.2017
PLASTICS RECYCLING SPAIN Supercritical carbon dioxide employed in technology for cleaning contaminated plastics waste / Aimplas' "Life Extruclean" project reaches pilot plant stage	12.07.2016
AIMPLAS Process to recycle EPS fish packaging is completed / Successful removal of initial waste odour through decontamination	31.03.2016
RAPID TECHNOLOGIES SLS patent protection expires / Additional patents due to terminate this year / Incentive for generative manufacturing	12.02.2014
ROLLPRINT PACKAGING Anti-counterfeit technology for medical and pharmaceutical applications	26.09.2013