Extrusion International 1-2024

4 Extrusion International 1/2024 CONTENTS www.smart-extrusion.com Firms in this issue 6 Imprint 7 Industry News 8 Calendar 8 Plastpol 2024 – New Technologies, New Contacts, New Supply Chains 8 K 2025 – Messe Düsseldorf Invites Exhibitors 9 Future Dates for NPE: The Plastics Show Announced 9 Acquisition 10 New Investor 10 Swop 2023 Successfully Concludes and Paves the Way for Annual Edition 12 Success Stories from Cairo – Food Africa and pacrpcess MEA 2023 End with a New Record 13 Encouraging Preliminary Results 13 Circular Economy in India on Track for Growth 14 Top Employer in the Medium-Sized Business Sector 15 Four Carbon Black Plants Awarded ISCC Plus 16 Expansion with Additional Services in Malaysia 16 Setting the Course for the Future 16 Management Change 17 Personalia 17 Team with Design Engineers Expanded 18 Increased Presence in Eastern Europe 18 Personalia 19 Personalia 19 Support from Europe for Trade Fair Plástico Brasil 20 „Premium Partner Research“ Award Received 20 Investment in Global Service Capabilities to Bolster Customer Service and Support 21 Distribution Partnership in Italy Signed 21 Pure Material, Best Quality – 10 Years PURITY SCANNER ADVANCED 22 Acquisition 22 Focus on Recycling 23 CHINAPLAS 2024 Plastics Industry Players to Boost Intelligentization, Lightweighting, and Decarbonization of New Energy Vehicle 24 Extrusion Tooling Extrusion Takes Some New Turns 27 Recycling New Filtration Compounder for Highter Product Quality and Reduced Energy Consumption in PCR and Polymer Recycling 29 Recycling – Case Study 100 Metric Tons of PET Recyclate Per Day – Fifth PET Washing Line to Türrkiye 30 Film Extrusion Latest Version of Multi-Purpose Cast Film Line with New MDO Unit 31 BlowMolding PET Bottle Design for Highly Carbonated Drinks 32 Recycling New INNOSORTTM FLAKE for Unrivaled Flame Sorting Performance 34 Processing – Interview Pellet Vision – Constant Pellet Quality – Forever! 36 Measurement and Inspection Technology for Profiles Going with the Trend – Shiny Detection Module Excels in Inspecting Vehicle Trims in Chrome and Trendy Black 38 Measurement Technology Inline Thickness Measurement as a Success Factor in Plastic Film and Sheet Extrusion 40 CONTENTS