Hot Topics of Circular Economy At K 2019; Preserving Values and Saving Resources

Plastics products have become an integral part of almost every area of life. For good reason. Plastics packaging extends the shelf life of food, plastic parts in cars reduces their weight and CO2 emissions. In medicine, plastics ensure maximum hygiene standards and make medical products safe. Despite its many advantages, this important raw material has […]

Meeting Future Needs of Industry to High Performance Pigments at K 2019

Safe, reliable and brilliant performance: At K 2019, new Colors & Effects® pigments meet emerging industry requirements. Some highlights are; Maximized brilliance with Lumina® Royal Amber and Russet and unmatched jetness with Microlen® Piano Black; New high-performance Sicopal® pigments meet emerging industry requirements for process reliability, durability and recycling materials; BASF’s Colors and Effects® brand will showcase […]

New Products Made From Chemically Recycled Materials At K 2019

K 2019 – New products from plastic waste: BASF customers showcase prototypes made from chemically recycled material. BASF’s partners in the ChemCycling project: Jaguar Land Rover, Storopack, Südpack and Schneider Electric, Promising pilot phase, but continued technological and economic challenges as well as need for regulatory development More and more companies from the plastics industry are working […]

Baumüller Dravinja Expands Its Plant And Commissions A New Painting System

Baumüller Dravinja expands its plant and commissions a new painting system Baumüller Dravinja d.o.o., the Slovenian subsidiary of the German manufacturer of drive and automation systems, Baumüller, hosted a topping out ceremony for the construction of a new production hall in Slovenske Konjice in May 2019. The Baumüller Group has placed the largest individual investment in this location to […]

Closing The Nutrient Cycle towards A Circular Economy

The latest press release from BASF, received today July 8 th. 2019 asks: “How ecovio® contributes to closing the nutrient cycle towards a Circular Economy” and then after some highlights, the main text explains the answer. The highlights are: 1( Certified biodegradable plastics for mulch films, fruit and vegetable bags as well as organic waste bags […]

High Demands For Polymers Encountered With Low Supply

As promised yesterday (Click Here) now we will continue this week’s market analysis after announcement of the new base prices for polymers by PDID Office of NPC. This week the official value of the US$ at the “NIMA System“, reached to its highest level. This FOREX system has been used for last 33 weeks as […]

Manufacturing Design Laboratory Switched On In West Lafayette Indiana

The first phase of a new manufacturing design laboratory (MDL) started to work after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Purdue University located in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. Founded in 1869 by a businessman (Purdue) the university is basically a research university wwhich now runs courses absolutely online for adult working people. The MDL is housed in the […]

Huntsman Delivers New Dimension In 3D Priting

During the KPreview session, Stephane Peysson  of Huntsman spoke about Elastomers Innovation – Premium PU & TPU. Passionate preople. Powerful possibilities. New urethanes product platform unveiled at K preview ahead of main launch at K 2019 Everberg, Belgium – Global chemical company Huntsman today outlined details of a new range of additive manufacturing materials that it has […]

K Preview Ended Successfully On A Mixed Day For Machinery And Materials

The third day of the K 2019, two machine manufacturers and two material producers, covered the mid-day conference in order to show the wealth of the K 2019. We are sure that almost 80 journalists attending the event will have a lot of stories for there readers and viewers, like PIMI. Special thanks to the […]