Fakuma 2023 – Focus on Plastic as a Recyclable Material
With excitement and anticipation, the industry is looking forward to the 28th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing in Friedrichshafen/Germany from 17th to 21th of October
Film Extrusion: Film Stretching Line Concepts for Multiple Applications – High-End Film for a Better World
At ArabPlast Brückner Maschinenbau will show stretching line concepts for high-quality packaging films as well as sophisticated technical films. Focus of the new developments are topics such as recyclability and circularity but also energy supply, storage and savings
Automation: „Quality is our Priority“
The German-based CCA GmbH develops efficient and high-performance solutions for plastic pipe extrusion. The CCA calibration sleeves precisely match their customers‘ production requirements and optimize complex production processes
Pipes, Service: Pipe Extrusion Innovative Die-Heads Design for Multilayer Plastic Pipes with Inner Layer in PA or PVDF for Chemical and Gaseous Material Transport
Tecnomatic has recently introduced new die-heads for multilayer plastic pipes with inner layer in PA for hydrogen transport or inner protectivelayers in PVDF
CONTENTS:
Firms in this issue |
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Imprint |
7 |
Industry News |
8 |
Calendar |
8 |
Cooperation Strengthened |
8 |
Old Plastic Becomes New Adhesive – Project on Chemical Recycling Launched |
9 |
Memorandum of Understanding to Develop Strategic Partnership Signed |
9 |
Recyclable Packaging for Dry Pet Food Range Introduced |
10 |
Environmental Management Certificate |
10 |
Distribution of High-Quality Regranulates Launched |
11 |
New Brand Launched – Investment in the Circular Economy |
12 |
New Benchmark in Plastics Recycling |
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Presence in the Plastic Recycling Market Expanded |
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In-Line Thermoforming |
14 |
New Services in the Field of Cross-Linked Materials |
16 |
New Masterbatch Carrier System for Food Contact Applications |
16 |
Services Expanded |
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Market Survey: Inflation, Uncertainty Weigh Heavily on Industry |
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New Executive Board Member |
20 |
New R5 RA Introduced |
20 |
Quality Inspection with Sorting and Material Analysis Systems |
21 |
New 500 Series Ruber/Silicone Extrusion Crosshead |
22 |
Large Die Cart with Crosshead Introduced |
22 |
Sustainability Initiative for Recycling of Engineering Plastics Launched |
23 |
New High-Performance Extrusion Line for 5-Layer PE-RT Pipes Presented |
24 |
Market Study: Bioplastic Films |
25 |
A New Class of Engineering Polymer |
26 |
New 800 Series Hybrid Extrusion Tooling Announced |
26 |
PET Recycling in Central Java |
27 |
Industry News USA |
28 |
New Circular Carbon Black for Polymer Applications at 2023 Compounding World Expo North America |
28 |
Registration Open for NPE2024: The Plastics Show |
28 |
Operation Clean Sweep Blue Verification Launches to Help Achieve Zero Plastic Resin Loss |
29 |
Plants in Texas and Belgium Certified for Mass Balance Production |
30 |
New Austrian Production – Facility Is Fully Operational |
30 |
175 Years in Business and 60 Years of Continuous Mixer Celebrated |
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„Recycling is Real Advocacy Campaign“ |
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Cooperation |
32 |
New Version of Polymer Extrusion Die Design Software Released |
32 |
Analysis Released: Balancing Goods vs. Services Consumption |
34 |
Leadership Change in America and China Announced |
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New Leader Affirms Longstanding Commitment to Delivering Lifetime After-Sale Support for Customers |
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Personalia |
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Fakuma 2023 – |
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Focus on Plastic as a Recyclable Material |
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Highlights Fakuma 2023 |
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Super Clean Recycling Technologies – High Performance OMNI Recycling Systems for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Increasing Recycling Requirements |
38 |
Process Transparency and Digital Intelligence are Factors for More Sustainability |
40 |
Process in Machinery Technology and Service |
42 |
Innovative Solutions that Enhance the Circular Economy at Fakuma 2023 |
44 |
New and Further Developed Solutions |
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A Strong Partner for Circular Economy |
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New Sarlin® TPVs with up to 40% Recycled Content |
47 |
Certified Recyclates for High-Quality Applications |
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The Full Range of Advanced Masterbatch Technology |
50 |
Evolution Accelerator for Plastics |
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High-Efficiency Technologies for Processing and Recycling Plastics |
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Increased Flexibility. Reduced Energy Consumption – Innovative Solutions for Thermoformed Technical Parts |
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Live Material Tests and Precise Tube, Hose and Pipe Measurements |
55 |
Plast Eurasia 2023: Global Plastic Industry Actors Gather in Istanbul |
57 |
Recycling – Company Anniversary: 60 Years in the Game |
58 |
Measurement Technology, Recycling – Case Study: „Not only do we save time, but we also get clear, reproducible results“ |
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Film Extrusion: The Use of Recyclates Reduces the Carbon Footprint of Films the Most |
60 |
Film Extrusion – Case Study: The New Generation of Recyclable Plastic Films |
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Extrusion Tooling: Getting the Most from Your Extrusion Tooling |
62 |
Chemical Recycling – Interview: „Recyclates from chemical recycling will be more expensive than virgin material“ |
65 |
Recycling: For a Greener and Cleaner Future |
67 |
Film Extrusion: Film Stretching Line Concepts for Multiple Applications – High-End Film for a Better World |
68 |
Automation: „Quality is our Priority“ |
69 |
Recycling: Growing Markets, Higher Throughputs |
70 |
Pipes, Service: geoTOM® – The Creation of Digital Tracings with the Information of a Water Canalization Network is Now Possible |
71 |
Pipes, Service: Pipe Extrusion Innovative Die-Heads Design for Multilayer Plastic Pipes with Inner Layer in PA or PVDF for Chemical and Gaseous Material Transport |
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Corona Treatment – Interview |
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