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BASF introduces recyclable plastic for flexible barrier packaging  

BASF’s certified home-compostable ecovio® grades can be combined to create different barrier structures on paper and plastic, allowing manufacturers to tailor the effects. Barriers can be adjusted against grease, oil, waxes, liquids, oxygen and moisture, making it suitable for a range of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs)...

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Hellweg to demonstrate grinding technology at prs Europe

Hellweg is showcasing updates to its grinding equipment at prs Europe.  

Its established wet grinder, traditionally used for film recycling, achieves high quality particle size distribution and geometry for non-wovens, textiles and pulp materials.

A new advanced closure and...

EU to subsidise energy-intensive industries 

EU members are now able to reduce a beneficiary’s extra electricity costs by up to 70%. The reduction applies to energy-intensive industries such as agriculture, fishery, land transport, and intra-EU sea shipping.

The Middle East crisis Temporary State aid...

WERIT reveals new brand appearance

With a new INTRAbox container series, new structures, modern intralogistics and circular thinking, WERIT reveals a new look at Interpack this year.

The INTRAbox container series was developed for modern intralogistics, functionality, stability and responsible material use.

The containers are...

Mitsui Chemicals introduces Lumber and Mipelon for PTFE applications

Mitsui Chemicals has introduced two UHMW-PE (ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene) product families, Lubmer and Mipelon.

Lubmer and Mipelon offer improved sliding performance and wear resistance, and provide a lightweight, PFAS-free alternative to PTFE in applications that do not require extreme heat resistance.

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Coperion launches optimised EGR eccentric pelletiser

Coperion has optimised the EGR eccentric pelletiser for use with its two-stage Kombiplast compounding system, improving the system’s overall design, energy consumption, air supply, material conveying and pellet handling. In its new design, the EGR delivers significantly better pellet quality,...

ABAX extends Smart Connect from machines to tools 

ABAX, a mobility and data intelligence company, has expanded its Smart Connect tracking solution to include tools. As more machines and tools include built-in technology, companies face the challenge of managing assets across multiple manufacturers’ systems.  

ABAX offers a single sign-in, a map and a set of reports for...

Mettler-Toledo releases new detection device M50 R-Series

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has launched the M50 R-Series AdvancedLine metal detectors. This advanced generation of metal detectors is designed to support food manufacturers facing increasing demands around compliance, traceability, data connectivity, and line performance.

The M50 R-Series...

Kreyenborg enters spare parts market for plastics and food sectors

German worldwide mechanical engineering company, Kreyenborg, is to provide aftermarket parts for underwater pellitising (UWP) from April. In an aim to provide an all-inclusive service for Kreyenborg customers, which includes servicing and modernisation, the move into aftermarket parts should support...

CASE STUDY: Baumer conductivity sensor saves energy at dairy

The food industry is a significant contributor to the Swiss economy generating around CHF 35 billion (€ 38 billion), or 3% of the country’s GDP. The manufacture of dairy products is a major contributor, producing products which are very popular...