Author: Riya Kadam

Ricoh Highlights Next-Gen Textile Printing Solutions at FESPA 2025 Ricoh will be demonstrating next generation textile on demand production versatility at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025, Europe’s premier exhibition for screen, digital, wide format, and textile printing, Messe Berlin, from May 6 to 9. Meeting the high-volume digital production demands of industrial markets will be the RICOH Pro D1600 DTF system. Ricoh’s industrial printheads help it achieve speeds in excess of 20 sqm per hour for media widths of up to 1300mm film. Presenting opportunities in production on polyester fabrics for apparel decorators and designers alike is Ricoh’s Ri 4000…

RENOLIT Expands Production with New State-of-the-Art Facility in India Plastics processor RENOLIT is expanding in India and building a new plant in Pune. The symbolic groundbreaking ceremony took place on April 15, 2025. From April 2026, the family-owned company plans to produce geomembranes for civil engineering projects in the Asia-Pacific market. “India is now the most populous country on earth and, with growth of over six percent, the Indian economy is the fastest growing major economy in the world,” says Karsten Jänicke, CEO of RENOLIT. “With the new plant, we are sending a clear signal for our long-term growth strategy in Asia. The…

Thyssenkrupp Uhde and Praj Industries Join Forces to Revolutionize PLA Manufacturing for a Sustainable Circular Economy ThyssenKrupp Uhde’s polymer specialists Uhde Inventa-Fischer (UIF), a subsidiary of the global leader in chemical engineering and construction, and Praj Industries Limited (PIL), a global leader in industrial biotechnology solutions, announced a strategic partnership to jointly offer an end-to-end integrated technology for the production of Polylactic Acid (PLA). This strategic partnership offers a unique, seamless solution that sets them apart in the arena of bioplastics. The indiscriminate use of fossil-based plastics and the often-irresponsible disposal, especially of single-use plastics (SUPs), call for urgent, innovative,…

COM4PHA Champions Eco-Friendly Alternatives with Breakthrough Bioplastics Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are biocompatible and biodegradable plastics in soil and marine environments synthesized by a wide variety of microorganisms, which share very similar characteristics with plastics of petrochemical origin. The most recent studies focus on the search for cheaper alternative substrates, such as agro-industrial waste or industrial by-products, and on extraction strategies to reduce product costs. In this way, the aim is to facilitate their incorporation into a market dominated by petroleum-based plastics. The most commercialized PHAs have certain limitations to be processed by conventional technologies, so one of the objectives is to…

Plastics Pipe Institute Names Mike Casavant as New Chair of Hydrostatic Stress Board The Plastics Pipe Institute, (PPI), today announced Mike Casavant has become the new Chair of the Hydrostatic Stress Board (HSB), a technical-based group of volunteer industry experts. Established almost 70 years ago, the HSB creates, authors and offers the policies and guidelines for minimum strength properties for plastic piping used in North America for gas, municipal water, wastewater, sewer industrial water as well as building and construction system projects. PPI membership is not necessary to list a product in the HSB program since the program is a…

K 2025 Will Showcase the Rapid Evolution and Sustainability Shift in the Global Plastics Industry Special show Plastics Shape the Future to offer international discourse, innovations and impulses for a sustainable and competitive plastics industry on seven theme days At K 2025 from 8 to 15 October in Düsseldorf the official Special, Plastics shape the Future, will address and disclose how the plastics industry drives the shift towards more sustainability, digitalisation and social responsibility. Organised jointly by Plastics Europe Deutschland and Messe Düsseldorf the special show will deliver insights into today’s status quo and outlook on transformation: presenting various focal…

SABIC Showcases Advanced Thermoplastics to Tackle High-Voltage Demands at PCIM Europe 2025 At PCIM Europe 2025, SABIC is featuring voltage derating test results for ELCRES HTV150 film used in Nichicon capacitors, and a new ULTEM resin well suited for magnet wire insulation. The company is displaying a range of high-performance materials for diverse electrical applications, from EV converters and fast chargers to stationary energy storage batteries. At PCIM Europe 2025, SABIC, a world leader in the chemical industry, is exhibiting high-heat specialized thermoplastics that are ideal for demanding electrical applications, such as parts for electric vehicles (EVs), in Hall 7, Booth 140.…

Next-Gen Plastic Recycling Spotlighted at RePlast Eurasia RePlast Eurasia, Türkiye’s first and sole trade fair dedicated to the plastic recycling fair will open its doors for the second time in Istanbul at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center on May 8-10, 2025, as organized by Tüyap in cooperation with PAGÇEV. Last year, the fair attracted international participation and great interest, while this year’s fair aims at further strengthening environmental awareness by means of new technologies and sustainable solutions in the industry. Offering a unique opportunity for those are interested in discovering the innovations and green technologies in the recycling industry, the…

An Exclusive Interview At K 2025 With Dr. Christoph Schumacher, Vice President Global Marketing At Arburg Gmbh + Co Kg, Plastic Remains An Essential Material Across Industries Dr. Schumacher, the next K is being held under the motto ‘The Power of Plastics – Green – Smart – Responsible’. How did this motto come about? It is basically the result of a lengthy development process. The realisation that solving sustainability issues is becoming increasingly important and urgent was first expressed openly while preparing for K 2019. At that time, the initial focus was on raising awareness, and a common understanding of…

Riyadh to Host 20th Anniversary of Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2025 Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2025 will return for its 20th edition, which will take place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center from May 6–9, 2025, marking a significant milestone. This year’s event, which is a part of the wider Riyadh International Industry Week, honors two decades of advancement and innovation while highlighting Saudi Arabia’s expanding position in the world market for petrochemicals and plastics. The upcoming edition promises a rich display of cutting-edge technology, advanced machinery, and environmentally conscious solutions spanning the plastics, petrochemical, and chemical processing…