International USA版 2024年6号

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CHINAPLAS 2025 – Taking the Powerful International Buyer Appeal tot he Next Level

As the global economy gradually recovers, China continues to be a crucial engine driving worldwide economic growth. In the new framework of dual circulation in the domestic and international markets, CHINAPLAS 2025 will be held in Shenzhen from April 15-18, 2025.

Europe’s First Polyester Textile Recycling System Realised

Project Re:Claim, a joint venture between the Salvation Army Trading Company and Project Plan B, has been nominated for the Plastics Industry Awards 2024 in the “Recycler of the Year” category. Using an ISEC evo system from PURE LOOP to process used garments and other textiles, the project is Europe’s first polyester textile recycling system.

Performance Test: PCR and NanoLayer in Stretch Film Production

The basic idea of nanolayer technology in stretch film production is to create thin, waffle-like structures by repeatedly layering the melt from at least two extruders. A central question arises in connection with the use of post-consumer resin (PCR): Does the use of PCR work when producing these layers? SML has made extensive trials to get the answer.

CONTENTS:

Firms in this issue 6
Imprint 7
Industry News 8
Calendar 8
K 2025 – The Countdown has Begun 8
GreenPlast 2025 – The Sustainable Future of Plastics in the Spotlight of New European Ligislatio 9
CHINAPLAS 2025 – Taking the Powerful International Buyer Appeal tot he Next Level 10
Plastpol 2025 – The International Plastics Processing Industry is getting Ready to do Business in Kielce 12
Sings of Slowdown – for Italian Plastics and Rubber Machinery Manufacturers 12
New Operational Management 13
New U.S. Subsidiary 14
„Laying out and evaluating packaging made from mono-material“ 15
Plastics and Rubber Machinery Manufacturing – Incoming Orders have Still Not Bottemed Out 16
Interpack and the World Packaging Organisation Expand Partnership 16
Women In Plstics Italy is Born 17
Partnership Announced 18
Expansion in the European Market Announced 19
Exhibitors from Europe present themselves at Chinaplas 2025 19
Operational Management Taken Over 20
Co-Founder has Died 20
Field Service Operations Strengthened 21
Showcasing advanced EV Solutions 21
Sales Director Appointed 22
Chief Technology Officer Announced 22
Advanced Techniques for Measuring Medical Tubing Solutions 23
New Degree Program in Blown Film Extrusion 24
„Micro Medical“ Extrusion Tooling 24
New Medical Grade Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) Introduced 25
First 7,5 Million Drinking Straws in the US to be Made of Compostable Material from Biomaterials 25
Industry News USA 26
Op-ed: „Limited plastic production leads us backwards“ 26
25 Years in the North American Market Celebrated 26
Expansion in the U.S. 28
Prestigious SPE Innovation Awards North America 2024 Won 29
New Plant and High-Performance Portfolio Spotlighted at 2024 Compounding World Expo North America 30
New Vice President Sales Appointed 31
Biomass Balanced LCP for ReduCO2 Emissions and Improved Renewable Content Launched 31
America Recycles Day Celebrated 32
Recycling Champion Award 32
Statement Ahead of INC-5 Negotiations Released 32
Analysis Released: Third Quarter GDP Report’s Impact on Plastics Industry 33
Global Trends Report Released – U.S. Plastics Trade Returns to Surplus 33
Fakuma 2024 34
Fakuma 2024 – A Family Celebration for the Plastics Industry 34
Real-Time Measurements in the Polymer Melt – No Sampling and No Waiting Time 36
Optimized Sliding and Abrasion Behaviour without PFAS 36
Reliably Feeding and Shredding Edge Strips form Trimmed Film Webs 37
Tailored Glass Fiber Package and 360°-Service 38
Revolutionizing Efficiency and Cost Savings 39
Property-Enhancing Additives and Eco-Friendly Solutions for Plastics 39
Pipe Extrusion 42
Minimize Energy and Raw Material costs in PO Pipe Production 42
Extrusion Technology 43
Customised Extruders for All Cases 43
Recycling 46
Creating New from Used – Which Technologies Are Key for High-Efficiency Plastics Recycling 46
Europe’s First Polyester Textile Recycling System Realised 47
Recycling – Case Study 49
Sustainable Packaging with Recycling Technology 49
Recycling 50
Remanufacturing of Used Machines 50
Blown Film – Case Study 52
Production of Flexible Monomaterial Packaging – First MDO Plant in Latin America 52
Extrusion Technology 53
150th Mechatronic Flat Die Automation System Delivered 53
Measurement Technology 55
Inspection and Measuring Systems Ensure the Highest Quality for HV and EHV Cables 55
Film Extrusion 56
Performance Test: PCR and NanoLayer in Stretch Film Production 56
Corona Treatment – Case Study 57
Corona Treatment Technology to Handle a Wide Range of Film Thicknesses 57