Tag: Plastics
Europe: Netstal present ICM solution at K 2016
At packaging exhibition K 2016, Netstal will demonstrate the injection-compression molding (ICM) technology by means of a 425 g margarine packaging made of polypropylene...
Europe: Association welcomes regulatory view on waste as resource
European Bioplastics (EUBP) says it welcomes the draft reports on the revised EU waste legislation by MEP Simona Bonafè, Rapporteur of the European Parliament’s...
Europe: PET ‘glass’ for novel drinking experience
M&H Plastics has created the Quaffer glass to allow bars to mix various drinks in equal measure with one floating on the top of...
Americas: Amcor Rigid Plastics buys company
Amcor Rigid Plastics has purchased Plastic Moulders, a privately held Toronto-based custom precision molding business for CAD38 million (US$30 million).
Plastic Moulders specializes in providing...
Europe: Researcher makes durable plastics from plants, clay
A new more sustainable material developed by reinforcing commercial bioplastic using additives from plants such as nanocellulose and oregano extracts can solve the most...
Europe: Authority review BPA effects on the immune system
The European Food Standards Agency (EFSA) is setting up a working group of international experts to evaluate new scientific evidence on the potential effects...
Europe: KHS dresses beer bottles with interaction
After the successful premiere of Direct Print Powered by KHS at Martens Brewery with their Dagschotel ‘talking bottles’ launch, the Belgian brewery is again...
Asia Pacific: Arburg opens subsidiary in Taiwan
Arburg has founded its subsidiary in Taichung, Taiwan, after having agent C & F International Corp. since 1981.
The subsidiary takes over sales and service...
Europe: BASF, Avantium to start JV on packaging material
BASF and Avantium are working to establish a joint venture (JV) for the production and marketing of furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), as well as marketing...
