REPSOL Healthcare polyolefins portfolio expanded / New grades of LDPE offer wide ranges of fluidity and density	04.02.2020
BERRY GLOBAL Introduction of detectable black masterbatch	29.01.2020
ALBIS Compounds developed for fuel cell applications	09.01.2020
POLYPLASTICS Development of blister-resistant liquid crystal polymer grades	07.01.2020
BASF Next-generation "Basotect UF+" insulating foam grade available	06.01.2020
STORA ENSO Pilot plant for PEF precursor in Belgium / Renewable packaging materials	20.12.2019
STOROPACK New recycled polystyrene raw material for protective packaging production	18.12.2019
BASF Bio-based colour masterbatch launched for rPE	12.12.2019
BEWISYNBRA Recyclable EPS introduced following successful trials / Commercial deliveries to begin early 2020	06.12.2019
JSP EPP particle foam with recycled content / Same mechanical properties as virgin material	05.12.2019
TETRA PAK / BRASKEM Partnership on bio-based polymers for carton packaging	28.11.2019
SEKISUI ALVEO New "Alveobloc" block foam targets automotive applications requiring low emissions	21.11.2019
EPSAN Launch of PA compounds for public transport applications	19.11.2019
CABOT "Athlos" carbon nanostructures for engineering plastics	15.11.2019
POLYONE Launch of TPEs with bio-renewable content / Suitable for overmoulding rigid PP and ABS	14.11.2019

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

EVONIK New process for precursor adipic acid / Greening of polyamide chain	11.02.2020
RESEARCH Food-grade films with chitosan barrier layer	31.01.2020
3D PRINTING RESEARCH Vision to revolutionise 3D printing filament in terms of material and quality / Recycled plastics to be used for the filament	29.01.2020
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

BASF Compostable cling film for fresh-food packaging developed with Italy's Fabbri	12.02.2020
FAERCH New range of recycled CPET for ready meals in Europe	30.01.2020
CCL INDUSTRIES Floating labels aim to improve PET recycling rate	24.01.2020
ESSEL PROPACK Launch of two recyclable HDPE tubes / APR certified	02.12.2019
UNITED CAPS First solutions for attached plastic closures / Presented at "K 2019" together with LyondellBasell	29.10.2019

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