DUPONT New-generation silicone-based masterbatch launched	20.06.2019
EVONIK Two new precipitated silica grades launched / Used as anti-blocking additives in films	19.06.2019
SABIC Compounded resins from chemically recycled PET bottles launched / Higher-value PBT materials with enhanced properties	13.06.2019
INEOS COMPOUNDS Plasticised PVC with Shore A hardness up to 30	13.06.2019
DSM E-car thermal management portfolio expanded with new PPS grade	11.06.2019
GRAFE UV and thermal stabilisers for ABS used in automotive components	27.05.2019
EVONIK Radiopaque PEEK material for medical implant technology	17.05.2019
BIOPLASTICS EUBP disputes basis of UK plastic bag study / Results throw doubt on biodegradability performance / Need for clearer labelling and certification	09.05.2019
SUKANO New masterbatch for PET bottle production / Benefits compared to spray coatings	23.04.2019
BARLOG High-performance compounds for e-cars	15.04.2019
JOHNS MANVILLE New composites series for lightweighting applications / PA 6 organo sheets for automotive sector	28.03.2019
INEOS PP-based composite added to portfolio / Automotive surface applications	20.03.2019
BIOLIVE Olive stones converted into bioplastics / Turkish company plans manufacturing facility	15.03.2019
GABRIEL-CHEMIE Masterbatches from post-consumer recycled PP / First customer projects in packaging sector	13.03.2019
API Recyclable TPU for one-shot and glue-less production of footwear soles	28.02.2019

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

RPC PET container with transport of hazardous goods certification	17.06.2019
MONDI Flexible packaging from post-consumer plastics	12.06.2019
DOW New sealing technology launched / Design addresses recycling criteria for flexible packaging	31.05.2019
TUPPERWARE Sabic's polymers from post-consumer waste used in plastic household goods / Reusable on-the-go coffee cups	20.05.2019
HENKEL Detergent and cosmetics packaging made entirely of recyclate / "Social Plastic" rPET in collaboration with Plastic Bank	09.05.2019

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