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Plastics in Europe’s Automotive Market: Shifting Polymers, Rising Tariffs, and Uncertain Roads Ahead15 April 2025
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Second edition of GreenPlast expo and conference in Italy11 April 2025
Press release
The future of plastics recycling sits on a knife edge8 April 2025
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Polymer Sourcing and Distribution: The Backbone of the Industry meet in Malaga this May 2 April 2025
Interview
Industry insights - Multilayer Flexible Packaging 27 March 2025
Feature
As Above, So Below21 March 2025
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Celebrating the International Day of Zero Waste: Inspiring Transformations at the Textiles Recycling Expo12 March 2025
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Textile Recycling Expo 2025 Comes to Brussels3 March 2025
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Unveiling the Future: Bridging the Gap Between Nature and Science24 February 2025
Feature
PFAS Workshop Europe: An Event Review 24 February 2025
Press release
TerraCycle is the new Sustainability Partner for Textiles Recycling Expo20 February 2025
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The New Meeting Place for the Asian Plastics Market4 February 2025
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AMI and Promaplast join forces for Greenplast 202520 January 2025
Interview
Cables 2025 - Speaker interviews20 January 2025
Press release
Free registration opens for the RACE Recycling and Compounding Expo in Mumbai15 January 2025
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Textiles Recycling Expo Free Registration Now Open9 January 2025
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Sustainability to transform the landscape of high barrier films2 January 2025
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New Report Indicates High Barrier Films Outperform Regular Films in Food Packaging13 December 2024
Event News
Injection Molding Expo to take place in Cleveland, Ohio11 December 2024
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High Barrier Films for Food Packaging Growth Advances3 December 2024
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Leading companies sign up for AMI first Textiles Recycling Expo5 November 2024
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PFAS issues to be covered at Cleveland Expos31 October 2024
Press release
Polymer Distribution Confirms its Strategic Relevance in the European Polymer Market 31 October 2024
Interview
Speaker interviews: Compounding World Expo North America 15 October 2024
Interview
Speaker interviews: Plastics Recycling World Expo North America 15 October 2024
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Specialty Packaging Films Asia 2024: An Event Review14 October 2024
Press release
Programs announced for free conferences at Cleveland plastics expos3 October 2024
Interview
Biax Film 2024 - Speaker interviews17 September 2024
Interview
ORIENTATE: In conversation with Udey Gupta15 September 2024
Feature
White paper: Global Market for Capacitor Films21 August 2024
Interview
PVC Formulation Europe 2024 - Speaker interviews12 August 2024
Press release
BOPP Film Demand Remains Strong as Consumer Habits Evolve23 July 2024
Feature
Artificial Turf Market Trends 2023: Sustainability, Innovation, and Global Outlook16 July 2024
Interview
ORIENTATE: In conversation with Elius Pribadi15 July 2024
Interview
Bioplastics USA 2024 - Speaker interviews9 July 2024
Feature
Impact of Artificial Grass on Football: A Closer Look3 July 2024
Press release
New for 2025: Textiles Recycling Expo 1 July 2024
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Steady Market Growth Anticipated as Innovation, Consolidation and a Changing Climate Strengthens the Artificial Grass Market27 June 2024
Feature
Update: how will PPWR affect the capsules industry?20 June 2024
Interview
Rigid Packaging Forum North America 2024 - Speaker interviews19 June 2024
Feature
What does the EU Parliamentary election mean for energy transition19 June 2024
Interview
ORIENTATE: In conversation with Flexible Packaging Europe15 June 2024
Feature
Closure industry is gearing up for PPWR13 June 2024
Feature
Chemical Recycling Europe 2024 - an inspiring event with many learnings10 June 2024
Press release
Free conference programmes announced for plastics expos in Brussels6 June 2024
Press release
Free registration opens for plastics industry expos and conferences in Cleveland, Ohio20 May 2024
Interview
ORIENTATE: In conversation with Daksh Malik15 May 2024
Press release
Kraft-Heinz, Colgate-Palmolive, Novolex, TekniPlex and more to speak at Rigid Packaging Forum10 May 2024
Feature
Interpretation of the newly adopted PPWR for the capsules industry7 May 2024
Interview
Polymers in Cables North America 2024 - Speaker interviews2 May 2024
Interview
Innovations in Pouches 2024 - Speaker interviews22 April 2024
Feature
ENVI Committee mass balance debate18 April 2024
Interview
ORIENTATE: Pankaj Poddar, Cosmo Films16 April 2024
Press release
Standout Insights into the Global Stretch and Shrink Film Market Found in New Report11 April 2024
Interview
ORIENTATE: Ertan Yilmazer-ESOPP15 March 2024
Feature
The impending crisis of feedstock availability12 March 2024
Press release
AMI expos to launch in India in 20257 March 2024
Feature
Key findings on global mechanical plastics recycling market29 February 2024
Feature
Mass balance allocation rules again28 February 2024
Feature
In a world full of waste, why is sourcing plastic feedstock for recycling such a challenge?22 February 2024
Feature
Mass balance allocation20 February 2024
Press release
New research reveals comprehensive insights into the realigned global compounding & masterbatch market16 February 2024
Feature
Plastics improve impact for American football helmets12 February 2024
Press release
Mechanical plastics recycling production anticipated to reach over 54 million tonnes by 203019 January 2024
Interview
Chemical Recycling: Craig Cookson, American Chemistry Council17 January 2024
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Chemical Recycling: Richa Desai, Graham Packaging16 January 2024
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PVC Formulation: Salvatore J. Monte, Kenrich Petrochemicals16 January 2024
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PVC Formulation: John Scott, KISUMA AMERICAS15 January 2024
Press release
Demand anticipated to grow for engineering polymer recyclate, fuelled by proposed automotive recycling targets8 January 2024
Interview
Chemical Recycling: Irene Méndez, GSF8 January 2024
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Chemical Recycling: Gary S. Cohen, SupplyOne4 January 2024
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AMI's Cleveland expos attract record numbers1 January 2024
Feature
Where is the WEEE in your home?7 December 2023
Interview
Polymers in Footwear: Stuart Jenkins, Blumaka22 November 2023
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Polymers in Footwear: Brian Jamieson22 November 2023
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Polymers in Footwear: Kathrin Schilling, BioPowder22 November 2023
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Polymers in Footwear: Dr. Maxime Olive, RESCOLL22 November 2023
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Polymers in Footwear: Patrick Van Waes, CovationBio|PDO22 November 2023
Interview
Polymers in Footwear: Jeff Martin, Yulex22 November 2023
Press release
New Single Ply Roofing Membranes Europe 2023 report, examining post-pandemic market and sustainability trends21 November 2023
Interview
AMI Plastics World Expos - Speaker Interview: Adam Wozniak, AMCO Polymers26 October 2023
Interview
AMI Plastics World Expos - Speaker Interview: Chad Walker, Laser Linc26 October 2023
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AMI Plastics World Expos - Speaker Interview: Mike Patel, Teknor Apex26 October 2023
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AMI Plastics World Expos - Speaker Interview: Ben Lavoie, Plastic Bank26 October 2023
Interview
AMI Plastics World Expos - Speaker Interview: Shruti Singhal, Chroma Color26 October 2023
Press release
Packaging and technical growth drives BOPET film demand24 October 2023
Press release
Future dates announced for the AMI Plastics World Expos26 September 2023
Feature
Challenges and opportunities in the transition to a sustainable plastics economy – a systemic view 20 September 2023
Press release
Optimism for BOPET film in the face of oversupply and destocking20 September 2023
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Waste plastics value chain – strategic issues19 September 2023
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Analysing Europe’s shifting plastics markets18 September 2023
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Is the separate collection of recyclables still fit for purpose?14 September 2023
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Future of packaging materials: the road ahead/ effective management of anti-plastic narrative12 September 2023
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Plastic Recycling – producing the “New Gold”?12 September 2023
Interview
Thin Wall Packaging: Joachim Quoden, EXPRA7 September 2023
Interview
Polymers in Footwear: Dr. Julie Willoughby, Chief Scientific Officer, Circ7 September 2023
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Injection Molding and Design Expo adds free training seminars29 August 2023
Interview
Polymers in Footwear: Alvise Barbieri21 August 2023
Interview
Polymers in Footwear: Martino Colonna, University of Bologna - RE-SPORT srl21 August 2023
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Polymers in Footwear: Fabio Azzolin, XENIA21 August 2023
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Polymers in Footwear: Dr. Sarah Karmel, Rheon Labs21 August 2023
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Polymers in Footwear: René Medel, framas21 August 2023
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Injection Molding and Design Expo: Todd Bryant, Paulson Training Programs5 August 2023
Interview
Injection Molding and Design Expo: Ken van Nimwegen- Alkegen4 August 2023
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Injection Molding and Design Expo: Steve Torchia Sasol Chemicals3 August 2023
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Injection Molding and Design Expo: Lisa Lehman, Harbour Results Inc3 August 2023
Feature
A question of balance - in more than one sense20 July 2023
Press release
MassCEC, Vestas America, Ørsted, EDF Renewables and LM Wind Power to speak at Wind Turbine Blades North America 2023 event19 July 2023
Feature
How much plastic will be recycled in Europe by 2030?18 July 2023
Press release
New business models, technologies and verticals support European thin wall packaging producer growth1 June 2023
Interview
Plastics Recycling Technology: Giorgio Santella, CMG Granulators31 May 2023
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Has the EU put single serve capsules at a crossroads?31 May 2023
Interview
Plastics Recycling Technology: Laura Strobl, Fraunhofer IVV31 May 2023
Interview
Plastics Recycling World Expo: RAFF Plastics29 May 2023
Interview
Injection Molding & Design Expo: EAS26 May 2023
Interview
Speaker interview: Gary Kuo, Precise New Material24 May 2023
Feature
Thermo Scientific HAAKE MARS iQ Rheometer series provides new capabilities for polymer QC24 May 2023
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Thermo Fisher to enhance capabilities through customized solutions22 May 2023
Press release
Gneuss at Plastics World Expo 202322 May 2023
Feature article
Thermo Fisher to showcase the Thermo Scientific™ Process™ 16 Twin-Screw Extruder at the Polymer Testing World Expo17 May 2023
Interview
Plastics Recycling World Expo: KREYENBORG 17 May 2023
Interview
Compounding World Expo: MAGNESIA16 May 2023
Interview
Plastic Recycling Technology: Dr. Erik Schwartz, SABIC10 May 2023
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Plastic taxes - measuring success25 April 2023
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State level - 24 states have signed "chemical recycling laws"24 April 2023
Press release
Sustainability changing the European thin wall packaging landscape17 April 2023
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Ambitious global onshore and offshore targets and sustainability issues for the Wind Turbine Blades market11 April 2023
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An industry letter, some scribbles on mass balance accounting, and some notes on facility siting27 March 2023
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Sustainability led investment maintains growth in European thin wall packaging20 March 2023
Press release
Free conference programmes announced for plastics expos in Essen6 March 2023
Feature
Chemical recycling and the role of commodity merchants16 February 2023
Exhibitor News
Polymers in Flooring: Dr. Martin Stimpson, Valtris Speciality Chemicals31 January 2023
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Great expectations - the global chemical recycling industry9 January 2023
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AMI Plastics World Expos attract record numbers in Cleveland2 December 2022
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All that is gold does not glitter28 November 2022
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The chemical recycling industry is at a pivotal point in a volatile market environment26 October 2022
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Capsules growth is slowing down and competition intensifies in aluminium11 October 2022
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Construction recovery and metal replacement drive hot and cold water plastic pipes demand Europe12 September 2022
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Record-breaking year for BOPP film15 July 2022
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Polyolefins gain market share from PVC and non-thermoplastics13 July 2022
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Working-from-home provides a boost for artificial grass13 July 2022
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New standards for gas and water pipes open new opportunities for Polyethylene while circular economy stimulates R&D in the segment13 April 2022
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Sustainability is the key theme in PP but impact more limited than people fear4 April 2022
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Global masterbatch market set to prosper despite the challenges ahead 3 March 2022
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European mechanical plastics recycling exceeded 8 million tonnes in 2021 despite feedstock insecurities caused by Covid-19 slowdown25 February 2022
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EV liftgates to lift LFT PP demand20 October 2021
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Sustainability drive creates new growth opportunities for Cast PP films in Europe16 August 2021
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European recycling industry prepares for larger volumes of post-use flexible polyolefin films becoming available28 July 2021
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The European cables market recovers strongly from the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to grow11 May 2021
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Recyclers take to twin screw compounding machinery10 February 2021
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PP Compounds aid switch to electric vehicles8 September 2020
Speaker interview
Optimism for BOPP Film market in face of Covid-19 supply side turbulence15 June 2020
Press release
Covid-19 pandemic impacts the supply chain for wind turbine blades in 2020 after an exceptional growth phase between 2017-201912 June 2020