SYNTHOS Eco-friendly EPS for insulation panels production launched	22.10.2019
SABIC Launch of polycarbonate based on renewable feedstock / New caps and closures R&D centre opens in the Netherlands	17.10.2019
INEOS STYROLUTION Sustainable products launched / Collaboration with Bage Plastics to produce grades with up to 70% recycled content	16.10.2019
GRAFE Effective flame retardants for polycarbonate and PET / Alternatives to halogen-containing products	15.10.2019
HOLLAND COLOURS Expansion of light-blocking colourants for PET packaging in Indonesia	09.10.2019
FKUR New compounds extend range of applications for bio-based plastics	26.09.2019
TEKNOR APEX PA 6 compounds with low moisture intake / Metal-replacement applications	25.09.2019
LANXESS New PU system for industrial wheel applications	25.09.2019
RTP Conductive masterbatches launched / For environments prone to electrostatic discharge	24.09.2019
POLYONE Additive launched for rPET and PET bottles / Improved thermal stability during recycling	18.09.2019
KRAIBURG TPE Flame-retardant TPE series for adhesion to PA	17.09.2019
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

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

HORIZON EUROPE Industry calls on EU council for bigger research budget / Planning starts on programme's first four years	14.10.2019
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

GREINER PACKAGING Tear-tab design for paper and plastic packaging	09.10.2019
VICTREX Collaboration with Safran Cabin on composite aircraft parts / Aim to create flexible platform for multiple bracket projects	07.10.2019
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

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