Author: Riya Kadam

Vianode Signs USD Multi-Billion Long-Term Supply Agreement For EV Battery-Grade Anode Graphite With GM Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, has been selected as a strategic supplier of high-performance anode graphite solutions to General Motors (NYSE: GM). The agreement covers development of large-scale manufacturing capacity and supply of synthetic anode graphite towards 2033.  The master supply agreement has a USD multi-billion value for Vianode and marks an important step forward in strengthening the North American battery and EV supply chain. The high-performance anode graphite will be shipped from Vianode’s IRA compliant large-scale plant in North America with production starting in…

Starlinger PET Bottle-To-Bottle Line For Indian Recycler Alpha Ecoplast Mid of October 2024 Alpha Ecoplast Pvt. Ltd., a member of Alpha Group, commissioned a Starlinger recoSTAR PET 215 HC iV+ PET bottle-to-bottle recycling system in their new facility near the city of Kosamba, Gujarat State. The recoSTAR PET 215 HC iV+ features Starlinger’s biggest single extruder size, reaching an output of up to 2,700 kg of bottle-grade pellets per hour. The PET bottle-to-bottle recycling system is equipped with a pre-drying unit, high-vacuum degassing, a continuous filtration system, and an underwater pelletizer. The viscoSTAR SSP reactor installed at the end of…

Arburg: Hybrid Machine Technology Allrounder Hidrive: Hybrid Drive System Combines Benefits Of Electrics And Hydraulics Expansion: Hybrid Allrounder with new machine technology in three sizes Hybrid alternative: Energy saving, efficient, reduced costs and carbon footprint Performance variants: Comfort, Premium and Ultimate – a suitable solution for all requirements The injection moulding market is in need of modular, adaptable drive systems that can harness the benefits of both electric and hydraulic technology – namely speed and precision paired with power and dynamics. The new, finely graduated hybrid machine technology from Arburg is comparable to all-electric machines in terms of both dry…

Arburg at Plastimagen 2025 Exciting exhibits and digital solutions for sustainable parts production Slim in design and price: Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric produces automotive component Efficient and resource-saving: Allrounder 470 H with hybrid machine technology Digitalisation: host computer system, customer portal and remote service  Plastimagen from 11 to 14 March 2025 in Mexico City is an important meeting place for players in the Mexican plastics industry. At stand 730 in hall D, Arburg will be presenting two innovative injection moulding machines: an electric Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric will be producing an exemplary component for the mobility sector, while…

Arburg: Electric Machine Technology  Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric:  Slim In Design And Price Large: Electric Allrounder with 2,800 kN clamping force Attractive: Low investment costs, short delivery times, high level of flexibility Slimline: New design saves space and increases overall output The Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric with a clamping force of 2,800 kN extends the product range of the electric series of the same name upwards. Its main advantages in a nutshell? A slim design with a price to match. The electric injection moulding machine launched on the market in 2024 is characterised by electrical precision and process…

Interzero Revamps Leadership Structure  The company has appointed a new CEO, CFO and CIO to head its entire business across Europe. Interzero, a Berlin-based environmental service provider specializing in waste management, closed-loop solutions and plastics recycling, says it has established a single, groupwide corporate leadership team for all of Europe consisting of a chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO) and chief information officer (CIO). Jan Kroker has been named CEO, Yi Guo will serve as CFO and Claudia Wegener will serve as CIO. The company says advisory board member Peter Vogel is acting as interim CFO until Guo…

Sustainable Yogurt Pots: Rpet Makes It Possible Together with machine manufacturer ENGEL, mould maker Brink, label maker iPB Printing and joint venture partner INTOPACK, ALPLA is realising thin-walled cups made from recycled PET material for dairy products for the first time. The innovative solution meets all the requirements of the PPWR and is set to go into series production from the 4th quarter of 2025. Dairy products such as yogurt, cheese spreads, pudding, cream and curd cheese are to be packaged in a more environmentally friendly way in the EU in the future. The PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation)…

Avient Expands Production Of Nymax REC Recycled Nylon Formulations To Istanbul  Avient expands production of Nymax REC Recycled Nylon Formulations to Istanbul, Turkey. These formulations contain up to 100% recycled materials, such as nylon carpets, and can be used in applications such as automotive under-the-hood parts. Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, today announced that production of its Nymax REC Recycled Nylon Formulations is expanding to Istanbul, Turkey. This will increase accessibility to these sustainability-supporting, REACH-compliant solutions for customers in Middle Eastern countries. These PA6-based Nymax REC formulations contain between 20 and 100 percent recycled content from registered sources…

How bottle return works when travelling  If you are travelling and like to use plastic bottles, you don’t have to do without them. Drinks in PET bottles are available all over the world and can be disposed of in public collection containers or returned to retailers almost everywhere. In addition, many countries have their own deposit systems or are currently introducing them, such as Austria on 1 January 2025. Plastic is also fantastic: in Rome and Istanbul, you can even exchange used plastic bottles for bus and train tickets. Or for dog food. France, meanwhile, is focusing on entertainment. They…

Avery Dennison Unveils Premium Labels To Elevate Packaging For Luxury Brands In India Avery Dennison South Asia a global leader in materials science and packaging solutions, has announced the launch of its Premium Labels range. This new offering includes a portfolio of textured substrates for premium labeling, specifically designed to elevate consumer experiences through unique surface textures and patterns. In a marketplace where first impressions matter more than ever, premium packaging has become an indispensable element of brand identity. For luxury brands, labels are more than functional—they are statements of craftsmanship and quality. The Premium Labels range is tailored for…