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Krones buying Netstal from KraussMaffei

Netstal builds injection molding machines that produce caps and PET preforms for the beverage, medical, and thin-wall packaging markets.


Feds funding research on risks of microplastics

McGill University, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and the University of Toronto have been selected to undertake research related to the potential exposure to microplastics from various sources.


Canadian agricultural film recycler PolyAg bought by U.S. firm

The new owner, Revolution Sustainable Solutions, is expanding its agricultural film recycling operations through the deal.


Sabic partnering to build $6.4-billion plastics and petrochemicals complex in China

Sabic will partner with Fujian Fuhua Gulei Petrochemical on the project, which will be called the Sabic Fujian Petrochemical Complex.


AceTronic founder Harb Mushiana passes away

Mushiana, 81, founded Mississauga, Ont.-based equipment and component supplier AceTronic Industrial Controls in 1983.


Pelliconi buys plastic cap making production sites in Quebec, Arizona

The two facilities were formerly owned and operated by plastic cap maker Novembal.


Wittmann establishes subsidiary in Vietnam

The location in Ho Chi Minh City will help the company serve its customer base in Southeast Asia.


Circular Plastics Case Competition to be broadcast during NPE2024

The competition will prompt participants to explore how to increase the supply of recycled PET and/or recycled polyethylene.


SPE offering free extrusion troubleshooting webinars for Ontario, Quebec members

Presented by extrusion experts John Perdikoulis and Paul Waller, the webinar series begins on March 14.


 
Reports 
 

Researchers develop bacteria that turns plastic waste into biodegradable spider silk

Created by scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the product has applications in textiles, cosmetics, and even medicine. » Read More...

How to convey regrind and powder

Looking to add regrind or powder to your molding capabilities? Great, but compared to pellets, they can present different conveying challenges you have to know about. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Future of Chemical Recycling 2024    -    January 31, 2024

January 31, 2024 | Wilhelminakade 137 Rotterdam, 3072 AP Netherlands » Visit website

Silicone Expo Europe    -    February 28, 2024

February 28, 2024 | Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands » Visit website

Wood Mackenzie European Polyamide Conference    -    March 13, 2024

March 13, 2024 | Osloer Str. 5, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany » Visit website

Recycling & Recovery Expo 2024    -    March 27, 2024

March 27, 2024 | 88 Debaratna Rd, Bang Na Tai, Bang Na, Bangkok 10260, Thailand » Visit website