SÜDPACK concepts win WorldStar Packaging Awards

SÜDPACK received two WorldStar Packaging Awards for the Tubular Bag PurePE and PharmaGuard®. These solutions are based on mono-material structures, and offer recyclability, greater material efficiency and reduced carbon footprints.

Innovation in cosmetics and nutritional supplements – the rocky path from idea to product

PolyNeo offers access to raw materials and specialist expertise to SMEs and start-ups in the cosmetics industry

Tate & Lyle and Cryptobiotix: Ex-vivo study shows impact of low and no sweeteners on the human gut microbiota

Tate & Lyle and Cryptobiotix’s breakthrough ex-vivo* study shows that sucralose does not impact the gut microbiota, while other low and no calorie sweeteners have potentially beneficial health effects

Portfolio expansion of internally lubricated specialty compounds

SABIC’S new LNP™ LUBRILOY™ compounds extend the portfolio of non-PTFE lubricated materials

CJ Biomaterials introduces PHA-based polybags

New polybag provides similar properties to traditional petroleum-based plastic bags, including durability, opacity, and adhesive properties.

New volumetric dosing solution for plastic manufacturers

This new volumetric dosing solution - backed by the tagline ‘Volumetric Dosing Done Right’ - is developed for plastic manufacturers that require a high-performing dosing unit at a cost-effective price.

Bio Ark Global envisions redefining agriculture in Indonesia

Singapore bio-tech company Bio Ark Global is partnering with Bandung state-owned Enterprise, BUMD PT Perdana Multi Sarana Bandung Barat (PMgs); signs MOU to be awarded 4000ha of land in Pemalang, Indonesia

Coperion develops MEGAtex cooling die for manufacturing plant-based meat substitutes

The MEGAtex S7 cooling die has a new discharge for plant-based HMMA (High Moisture Meat Analogue) meat substitute production that allows for variable width and strength as well as various textures for meat substitutes.

Nidec machine tool unveils compact & powerful universal head for diverse machining

A Universal Head that is approximately 80% in size of conventional products but that still possesses industry-leading high-speed machining

Optical measuring device provides shrinkage values

KRAIBURG TPE has been able to determine shrinkage values for all established compounds following the DIN EN ISO 294-4 standard, irrespective of the Shore hardness of the tested materials.

Henkel to acquire Vidal Sassoon in Greater China

Henkel signed an agreement to acquire the Vidal Sassoon brand and the related hair care business in Greater China from Procter & Gamble.

PlastFocus 2024 innovations and business synergies

PlastFocus 2024 launches as the epicenter for innovations and business synergies in the Plastics Industry - Featuring 300+ Cutting-edge Machines