A recordbreaking edition in size and quality

NPE 2015 has surpassed the previous NPE record in exhibit space, according to SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, which produces the triennial NPE. Based on the number of exhibitors, booths fill more than 1 million net sq.ft. (over 106,000 sq.m) of exhibit space, the figure recorded at NPE 2000, the largest NPE on the books until now.

Greater foreign interest seals show’s strong position

ArabPlast, the region's biggest petrochemical and chemical exhibition held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in January 2015, retained its strong position in the MENA region.

TIMTOS 2015: Closer-ties between TIAD and TAITRA

On March 5 marks the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoU) between Machine Tools Industrialists and the Businessmen Association (TIAD) of Turkey and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). 

Optima ends fiscal year 2014 with 10% growth

The company is gearing up for continual uptake this year with infrastructural investments

Bosch Packaging showcases line competence at Achema 2015

The company will highlight 11 market launches for different therapeutic areas at its booth in C71 Hall 3.1

Ingredion completes Penford acquisition

Ingredion shares updates following the complete acquisition of US-based Penford Corporation

PENTAWARDS 2015 accepting entries

Online registration for the world’s most prestigious packaging design competition ends on April 24, 2015

Hain Celestial personal care brands partner with CARE

Alba Botanica, Avalon Organics, and Jason brands will work as founding partners for the Empower Her through Education Campaign  

RS Components debuts IdeaWerk 3D printer

Targeted at electronics engineers, enthusiasts, and students, the professional-quality printer enables rapid prototyping with PLA filament materials

D-LFT System combines kneading & injection molding

The new equipment from Mitsubishi produces high-strength LFT products from long glass fibers and PP Resin using one process for a more compact production line and less material costs

Top products at China packaging shows

China exhibitions, Sino-Pack 2015 and PACKINNO 2015 click with trade visitors looking to find automation and smart designs

Teknor Apex and Takemoto develop masterbatches for PLA bioplastic

Takemoto, Teknor Apex  jointly develop masterbatches that boost HDT and impact and cut cycles for PLA biopolymers.