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Pioneering Breakthroughs in Low Emission and High Performance Plastics Debut at K 2025

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Pioneering Breakthroughs in Low Emission and High Performance Plastics Debut at K 2025

Pioneering Breakthroughs in Low Emission and High Performance Plastics Debut at K 2025

At K 2025 in Dusseldorf, Germany, Dow will highlight the range of its materials science solutions to show how plastics can drive positive change and a more sustainable, customer-focused future under the subject “Generation Transformation.”

“Inspired by this year’s K Show theme ‘The Power of Plastics’, we asked ourselves: who, or what, generates that power? It’s the innovation and collaboration among individuals and organizations, responding to the pressing challenges we face in industry and society. Jointly we are all part of Generation Transformation,” said Stephanie Kalil, commercial vice president EMEA, Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Dow.

“We are inviting the entire value chain to join us in exploring how joint innovation can contribute to enhancing performance and sustainability in packaging and consumer solutions, driving the next generation of mobility, and building places that last.”

Dow’s purpose-built building 04.1, just outside Hall 4 at the very heart of the K Show campus, will contain spacious exhibition areas that bring different facets of Generation Transformation to life. Visitors can explore the latest solutions across Packaging, Consumer, Infrastructure and Mobility segments.

Matching materials with performance

New packaging innovations developed in collaboration with brand owners and converters will be on display alongside Dow’s full range of solutions including mono-polyethylene (mono-PE), bio-circular, circular and post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials that provide enhanced product shelf life, tamper resistance and tear resistance, as well as helping customers prepare for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). This includes the new D-PAK cartons, produced in collaboration with Elopak and Orkla Home and Personal Care (OHPC), which offer a unique mix of circular (recycled) polyethylene and bio-circular (renewable) polymers.

In the consumer sector, Dow will be showcasing its latest collaboration with Guerlain, one of the prestigious maisons of LVMH, the world’s leading luxury brand. Guerlain is utilizing SURLYN REN Ionomers for La Petite Robe Noir perfume caps, which offer the design freedom and transparency required by luxury brands. Also on show will be footwear and accessories from some of the world’s most recognizable brands, demonstrating Dow’s high-performance materials solutions that don’t compromise on style or comfort.

Driving next-generation mobility

Anticipating the upcoming end-of-life vehicle directive, Dow’s MobilityScience will showcase solutions that support Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in meeting regulatory targets, including the latest developments for automotive seating with EVOAIR Polyolefin Elastomers (POE) based leather, a lightweight alternative leather solution offering a luxurious feel, and INFINAIR Polymers for 3D Loop Technology enabling end-of-life mechanical recycling for seat cushion circularity. A range of products addressing the automotive industry’s focus on lightweighting, circularity and electrification will also be featured.

Building places that last

The breadth of Dow’s cross-segment infrastructure offering will also be showcased at K, with a view to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase efficiency, and support the industry’s transformation towards a more sustainable, resilient future. With the energy transition at the forefront, Dow will be showcasing solutions spanning from wire and cables to piping and building materials. REVOLOOP Recycled Plastics Resins for cable jackets, incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) material, will also be featured at K.

“We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine plastics as a powerful enabler of sustainable transformation and modern life, “said Abby Turner, sustainability and growth marketing director EMEA, Packaging and Specialty Plastics, Dow. “We are inviting partners from every sector to join us at K to help shape the industry for generations to come.”

https://corporate.dow.com/

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Packaging Innovation Lowers Pressure, Raises Sustainability

Tulip Acharya
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Packaging Innovation Lowers Pressure, Raises Sustainability

Packaging Innovation Lowers Pressure, Raises Sustainability

The Garrotxa area of Spain, in the province of Girona, is famous for its distinctive and dramatic volcanic scenery. Thanks to the existence of over 40 volcanoes, dense forests and green pastures, the environment of this part of Catalonia is essential in the creation of the precious Sant Aniol water, which, in 2024, received the SILVER award for taste and the BRONZE for Design in the first edition of the “FineWaters 2024” International Water Tasting Competition organized by the Basque Culinary Center. The prize bears witness to the clarity and quality from the volcanic setting, which fosters balanced mineralization of water and testifies to the firm’s solid commitment to excellence and nature protection. Sant Aniol is also concerned about the optimisation and innovation of materials employed in packaging, reducing the company’s impact on the environment. Rigorous quality checks and a production system with no human contact, are capable of ensuring a contamination-free bottling and extraction process. Energy consumed in the plant has been 100% green since 2018, through the establishment of a 275-hectare security zone, the Spanish firm also safeguards the water resource from any contaminating activity. The Sant Aniol Spring is found inside the Garrotxa Natural Park, at over 120 metres depth, in a site typified by sedimented lava and volcanic rock that provides the water with purity and fine qualities.

BOTTLES WITH A VOLCANIC SPIRIT

The distinctive, incredibly exquisite design of Sant Aniol’s glass and PET bottles comes from the desire to highlight the features of a product that has been featured in the finest hotels and restaurants across more than 20 countries for more than 15 years and that stands out at the points of sale. In 2015, Spanish artist and designer Martín Azúa created a special bottle for Sant Aniol, the surface of which was inspired by the volcanic rocks of Garrotxa, where the water comes from. This inspired the design of PET bottles made by the EBS 8 KL ERGON stretch-blow molder provided by SMI.

SMI SOLUTIONS FOR SANT ANIOL

Companies in the food sector, are now strongly committed to the green and digital transition and put the well-being of consumers and workers at the center of their production processes. For Sant Aniol, the environment is a primary asset to be safeguarded and, to achieve this goal, the company uses the latest generation technologies capable of maximising energy savings. 15 years after the supply of an SMI stretch-blow moulder of the first-generation SR 8 series, Sant Aniol has once again turned to SMI for the installation of the new EBS 8 KL ERGON model, intended for the bottling line of natural water in 0.33 L, 0.5 L and 1.5 L PET containers. The great advantage of the new plant installed at the Sant Aniol de Finestres plant (Girona) is that it has an efficient system to significantly reduce energy costs. The EBS 8 KL ERGON purchased by the Spanish company uses moulds equipped with the “ReduxAir” system, an innovative solution that allows stretchblow moulding operations to be carried out at lower pressures than those traditionally used. Depending on the characteristics of the preform, the bottle and the working conditions, 15-20 bar is sufficient compared to the 30-35 normally used in this process. This makes it possible to reduce the use of the high-pressure air compressor, with a consequent reduction in electricity consumption.

EBS 8 KL ERGON ROTARY STRETCH – BLOW MOULDER

Functions: stretch-blow moulding of PET bottles of natural water at a maximum speed of 16,000 bottles/hour. Bottles worked: 0.33 L, 0.5 L and 1.5 L cylindrical containers.

Main features :

  • the SMI stretch-blow moulder adopts solutions that ensure energy saving, such as the “ReduxAir” mould and the “AirMaster” air recovery system
  • a plant suitable for the production of lightweight PET containers, which, through an appealing design, reflect the uniqueness of bottled water, promote the brand and minimise environmental impact
  • compact, automated plant equipped with digital intelligence that meets the needs of efficient production and constant monitoring of machine consumption.

ENERGY – SAVING BENEFITS

The EBS 8 KL ERGON stretch-blow moulder is characterised by the presence of an innovative preform heating oven that is extremely compact and equipped with an aluminium diffuser that ensures optimal temperature control to prevent overheating. The energy costs for the production of bottles are also reduced thanks to the presence of energy-efficient IR lamps and heat-reflecting panels equipped with ceramic elements. The stretch-blow moulding module is equipped with a high-efficiency two-stage air recovery system, called AirMaster, which recovers the air from the blowing circuit and thus ensures a significant reduction in compressed air consumption and significant energy savings, thanks to the reduced use of the high-pressure compressor.

BENEFITS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The EBS KL ERGON stretch-blow moulder supplied to Sant Aniol, is equipped with an energy meter equipped with a digital LCD display, which, through the monitoring of energy consumption, allows the operational efficiency of the plant to be optimised. The meter installed on the machine is used to record and display electricity consumption, voltage, current, and power alternately over a given period. Thanks to these devices, SMI machines can benefit from the services offered by the SMYIOT platform, an interactive database that remotely collects, verifies, processes and enhances all the operating parameters of the plant, both at the level of the individual machine and of the entire production line, in order to improve operational efficiency and energy performance, schedule maintenance interventions and reduce production costs overall.

BENEFITS TO SAFEGUARD THE ENVIRONMENT

The solution developed by SMI to reduce the pressure of the blowing air used in the production process of PET bottles perfectly responds to Sant Aniol’s goal of having technologies that minimize the impact on the environment, thanks to lower electricity consumption by the compressor, savings on energy costs and consequent less air pollution.

The EBS 8 KL ERGON stretch-blow moulder installed at the Girona plant is fitted with stretch-blow moulds equipped with the special “ReduxAir” bottom, which, through special technical and design measures, allows the air between the outer walls of the bottle and the surface of the mould to be released much faster, making it possible to produce rPET/PET containers with lower air pressures. especially:

  • 33 L containers with air pressure at 15 bar
  • 5 L containers with air pressure at 17 bar
  • 5 L containers with air pressure at 25 bar

Of course, this value depends on the characteristics of the preform and the bottle and the working conditions in which the stretch-blow moulding process is carried out. As it is well known, compressed air is produced by a high-pressure compressor powered by electricity, so the lower the level of air compression to be obtained, the less electricity the machine consumes. The special “ReduxAir” end cap was precisely created to allow stretch-blow moulding operations at lower pressures than those usually used (about 35 bar) and to ensure a green advantage to the companies that adopt it.

ACCURATE QUALITY CONTROLS ON MOULDS AND BOTTLES

The great advantage offered by the “ReduxAir” solution proposed by SMI to reduce the compressor’s consumption of electricity can be obtained by applying some design restrictions regarding the shape and characteristics of the container to be blown. Therefore, close collaboration between the customer and SMI engineers is essential to evaluate all the technical elements that may affect the applicability of the “ReduxAir” end cap to the production process of a specific bottle and offer advice on how to achieve the highest quality of the container.

In fact, the appeal of a container also depends on the accuracy and precision, with which the moulds used to produce it are made. Therefore, countless tests and checks are carried out on both moulds and bottles in SMI laboratories to ensure excellent aesthetic results and ensure an efficient production process. The use of sophisticated equipment allows us to perform dimensional checks and tests on the preforms used by the customer, in order to accurately measure the thickness of the same and the homogeneity of the polymer of which they are made. SMI also performs other tests on blown bottles to ensure that the quality of the final product corresponds to the customer’s expectations.

SAVE ENERGY WITH THE AIRMASTER AIR RECOVERY SYSTEM

The AirMaster air recovery system consists of two systems. The first basic system allows you to recover the air that is then used for the pre-blowing and service phase of the machine. Two valves are mounted on each stretch-blow moulding station: the first feeds the recovery system, introducing air into the line of the same, while the second discharges the air that cannot be recovered. In addition, the recovered air is taken to feed the machine’s pre-blowing and service circuit. The working pressure of the pre-blowing and service circuit is managed by two electronic regulators. The second air recovery system complements the first and guarantees further savings in compressed air, because it takes part of the exhaust air and uses it exclusively for the blowing phase. Under certain working conditions, the AirMaster is able to enable reductions in compressed air consumption of up to 30%.

https://www.smigroup.it/

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A New Era for Paper: Where Sustainability Meets Innovation

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A New Era for Paper: Where Sustainability Meets Innovation

A New Era for Paper: Where Sustainability Meets Innovation

The demand for paper has changed as a result of the digital revolution, which has also spurred innovation.  According to McKinsey study, future growth in the paper and forest products business will be a reflection of economic development, population growth, and growing customer preferences for eco-friendly products.
Consumer packaging will be impacted by demographic changes and consumer preferences including the need for sustainability and convenience, while over the next years, e-commerce will fuel the expansion of transport packaging. This changing landscape is driving pioneering approaches and fresh product diversification that meet the expectations of environmentally conscious consumers.

They include innovative alternatives to:

Pulp fibers: A wide variety of renewable sources can be used including agricultural residues (e.g. straw, corn stalks), grasses (e.g. switchgrass, miscanthus), and fast-growing crops like bamboo and hemp. Moving away from traditional wood fibers helps paper manufacturers reduce their environmental impact. They can also support the production of high quality, environmentally friendly pulp and paper products that meet the increasing consumer demand for sustainable products. Examples include Favini’s Tree Free family that uses bamboo and Shiro Alga Carta conceived as a way to use the damaging algae in the Venice Lagoon, Fedrigoni’s Bamboo WS FSC self-adhesive range, and Antalis’s Curious Particles options.

Plastic: Renewable and biodegradable paper-based packaging offers a solution to the international reliance on single use plastics. The challenge is to create a solution that meets the expected environmental and performance standards. Finland’s Metsä Group has developed its Muoto 3D fibre line, that uses moulded pulp technology to create lightweight, durable packaging solutions. Smurfit Westrock’s Better Planet Packaging Initiative aims to redefine packaging as a sustainable, circular solution, and has resulted in the creation of AgroPaper, a degradable paper alternative to plastic film in agriculture, which can enrich the soil post-use; TopClip, a recyclable alternative to shrink wrap for multipack beverage cans popular among breweries; and paper pallet wrap, a stretchable paper that can replace plastic stretch film in logistics.

Synthetic textile fibers: Dissolving pulp has been developed to replace non-renewable synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon that are made from fossil fuels andused in textiles. Derived from wood cellulose, dissolving pulp can be transformed into regenerated fibers like viscose, lyocell, and modal. Many global pulp and paper companies are expanding their production to meet the textile industry’s demand. Innovations in blockchain technology are also enhancing traceability – a growing priority for the fashion sector. For example, Sappi’s dissolving pulp brand Verve partnered with a key customer on ‘Green Track’ blockchain technology to provide a forest to garment traceability solution. Södra’s OnceMore initiative focuses on the circularity of textile fibers. The industrial scale recycling process combines textile waste with responsibly sourced wood fibers to create virgin quality dissolving pulp. It separates polyester from cotton, reusing the cotton to create OnceMore pulp while incinerating the polyester to generate energy for its operations. Antalis’s Refit also transforms textile remnants into sustainable paper grades.

Advances in the papermaking process itself have resulted in high density papermaking and long-fibre papermaking. The former is ideally suited to applications in packaging and industrial sectors where robust materials are essential, while the latter’s superior printability and aesthetic appeal make it a preferred choice for premium publications and marketing collateral.

Innovations in machine learning have also optimised fiber blending processes, allowing for precise control over paper properties such as strength, opacity, and surface finish. While Nanotechnology is being used to incorporate nanoparticles into paper coatings to improve printability, moisture resistance, and durability. It enables powder fixation processes that reduce the environmental footprint of paper production by minimising chemical usage.

These solutions illustrate how the industry is progressing in many ways to address consumer demand for environmentally responsible solutions.

This is something we at Ricoh are experienced in. Most recently with our development of the High Caliper Media Customisation service for the RICOH Pro C9500 digital colour sheetfed press that enables the production of Green Gift Cards – a highly sustainable, board based, alternative to plastic gift cards. The new press capability also opens doors to high margin applications including luxury business cards, swing tags, and gift card packaging.

Talk to Ricoh and discover the possibilities that can be explored when creative, sustainable, and environmentally responsible substrates are combined with the latest digital printing technology.

www.ricoh.com

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Voices from Across India Join Forces on Battery and E Waste Recycling Challenges

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Voices from Across India Join Forces on Battery and E Waste Recycling Challenges

Voices from Across India Join Forces on Battery and E Waste Recycling Challenges

The second roundtable series was successfully held by Media Fusion and Crain Communications on June 27 in New Delhi as the sector prepares for the Bharat Recycling Show 2025. A panel of distinguished experts and stakeholders from all around India convened for the session to discuss two urgent issues in the recycling ecosystem: end-of-life battery management and e-scrap.

The Roundtable provided an essential forum for talking about government programs, the application of policies, EPR rules, and the real-world difficulties in managing spent batteries and e-waste in a sustainable and safe manner.

The session featured participation from key voices in the sector, including L. Pugazhenthy, Executive Director of the India Lead Zinc Development Association; Satish Sinha, Associate Director at Toxics Link; Sanjeev Srivastava from NAMO eWaste; Ashok Kumar Thanikonda, Senior Program Officer, Global Green Growth Institute; Rakesh Mallick, CEO of E-Waste Recyclers India; Gautam Mehra, Chief of Innovation and R&D at OpenGate Global Enterprises; Akshit Jain, Founder of Recyclify; Preeti Tiwari, Head of Business Development EPR,  Landbell GreenForest Solutions; Pallas Chandel, Climate Change Advisor, GIZ; Mitradev Sahoo, Program Associate – Electric Mobility Sustainable Cities and Transport, WRI India; Arvind Sharma, Senior Director (IT) at the Ministry of Corporate Affairs; and Kuldeep Bartariya, Director at Shreeji Academy and Member of Vidyanjali, Ministry of Education.

The panel unanimously recognised that India’s rapid growth in digital infrastructure, electric mobility, and smartphone adoption has led to an alarming increase in e-waste and battery waste. However, this growth has not been matched with adequate systems for collection, traceability, and environmentally sound disposal.

Mr. L. Pugazhenthy, Executive Director of the India Lead Zinc Development Association, highlighted “The fragmented and largely unregulated collection of batteries in India remains a key concern. While lead-acid batteries used in vehicles and inverters are relatively traceable, dry cells, button cells, and lithium-ion batteries often end up in informal scrap channels or are improperly discarded. Weak enforcement of battery waste regulations and poor compliance by smaller manufacturers further contribute to large-scale environmental leakage.”

“The diversion of used lead batteries to the informal sector continues largely due to unchecked practices by dealers. While the Battery (Management & Handling) Rules, 2001 define responsibilities for various stakeholders, they fall short in clearly outlining obligations for dealers—giving them a virtual free hand. ILZDA has raised this regulatory gap with the CPCB, but action on the matter is still awaited.” he further added.

Mr. Satish Sinha, Associate Director, Toxics Link, echoed the concern, stating that “Despite the presence of well-framed rules, the absence of stringent enforcement, effective penalties, and coordinated monitoring continues to enable non-compliant practices.” The panelists highlighted the issue of government auctions often being accessed by intermediaries or informal players, defeating the objective of responsible recycling.

India’s e-waste management market, valued at USD 2.96 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 8.92 billion by 2033, growing at a robust CAGR of 12.07% from 2025 to 2033. As the third-largest producer of e-waste globally—accounting for nearly 10% of the world’s total output—India faces a pressing need for sustainable e-waste disposal. Rapid urbanization, rising electronic consumption, and increased environmental awareness are driving demand for efficient collection and recycling infrastructure, making safe e-waste management a national priority.

Ms. Preeti Tiwari, Head of Business Development EPR, Landbell GreenForest Solutions, drew attention to the 2022 Battery Waste Management Rules and emphasised that while the EPR framework is a significant move, its success depends on a well-defined reverse supply chain, ongoing monitoring, and active responsibility from manufacturers.

Mr. Gautam Mehra, Chief of Innovation and R&D, OpenGate Global Enterprises, said “Battery and e-waste recycling involves hazardous components, complex dismantling, and often lacks sufficient infrastructure. The importance of transparency, proper collection systems, and traceability, without which responsible recycling becomes extremely difficult to enforce.”

Mr. Akshit Jain, Founder of Recyclify said “The most informal recyclers, despite handling a significant volume of waste, do not disclose or document their processes, leaving major gaps in national-level data.”

Mr. Mitradev Sahoo, Program Associate – Electric Mobility, Sustainable Cities and Transport at WRI India, and Mr. Ashok Kumar Thanikonda, Senior Program Officer at the Global Green Growth Institute, shared insights on best practices from other countries in e-waste management and showcased how data plays a crucial role in driving effective solutions.

Ms. Pallas Chandel, Climate Change Advisor at GIZ, brought a unique perspective by mentioning “The rural and peri-urban regions, despite their increasing usage of electronic devices, are often left out of formal waste collection systems. In the absence of basic infrastructure, electronic waste is frequently burned, leading to severe air and water pollution.” She advocated for decentralised collection models, targeted training for informal rural workers, and a more inclusive EPR framework that extends to non-urban India.

Mr. Sanjeev Srivastava, CEO, NAMO eWaste, emphasized “The absence of financial incentives continues to be a major constraint for India’s recycling sector. Introducing targeted support for formal players can serve as a catalyst, encouraging more start-ups and MSMEs to adopt advanced technologies for critical mineral extraction. This, in turn, will pave the way for improved infrastructure, higher compliance, and a more robust circular economy.” 

The panelists collectively called for stronger rule enforcement, real-time traceability, and the integration of the informal sector into formal systems. They also recommended mandatory audits, enforcement of minimum pricing to curb undercutting, and greater public awareness. There was a clear consensus on the need to bridge regulatory and infrastructure gaps to make battery and e-waste recycling safe, traceable, and sustainable.

Bharat Recycling Show 2025, is scheduled to take place from 13 to 15 November at Hall 6, NESCO Exhibition Center, Mumbai. With a focused commodity showcase and high-level discussions, the event aims to accelerate India’s recycling ecosystem and drive long-term industry transformation.

https://www.bharatrecyclingshow.com/

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Advancing Extrusion Sustainability Through Digital Innovation at K 2025

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Advancing Extrusion Sustainability Through Digital Innovation at K 2025

Advancing Extrusion Sustainability Through Digital Innovation at K 2025

From October 15 to 19, Promix Solutions will exhibit mixing, foaming, and cooling solutions for the plastics industry at the K trade show in Düsseldorf at Hall 9, Stand E18. The Visco-P inline viscometer is used for real-time monitoring and process control, while Microcell Technology is used to save raw materials. Now, the inline viscometer can be connected to a dosing device via a closed control loop. This makes it possible to fully regulate the management of raw materials based on the viscosity measured during the production process, as in the case of controlling the IV value during PET processing.

The “Visco P” inline viscometer is now available with a complete control loop and, in combination with a dosing device, enables the control of an additive based on the viscosity measured in the production process.

Material is responsible for 80% of the CO2 footprint in extrusion. Promix is useful in this situation. By incorporating eco-friendly air gases into the polymer, Microcell Technology produces a microcellular foam structure. This results in substantial material savings by reducing the product weight by 20–50%. This lowers production costs while simultaneously safeguarding the environment.
Promix Microcell Technology works with nearly all polymers and is mostly utilized for films, sheets, foam core pipes, profiles, and cable sheathing. The use of Promix Microcell Technology is frequently encouraged by new foaming-related product attributes, such as weight reduction, enhanced heat or noise insulation, improved shock/impact absorption, light-diffusing optics, or other haptic and visual effects, in addition to the polymer savings.

At K, Promix will be showcasing relevant key components and providing information on the possibilities within the specific fields of application. One promising new field of application is the foaming of monofilaments. Promix is currently developing foamed monofilaments for artificial grass together with an industrial partner.

Microcell technology is available for both, newly planned extrusion lines and as a retrofit solution for existing lines. To date, more than 350 industrial references are on the market and various machine manufacturers are successfully integrating the technology into their lines.

Updated graphical user interface and optimized foam additives

The gas dosing system, the heart of the physical foaming process, has been equipped with a modernized graphical user interface for even easier operation. In addition, an improved grade of Procell nucleation additives is available, ensuring even finer cell structures. In higher dosages, it also acts as a foaming additive. This can be helpful in extrusion lines with very low throughputs or for preliminary testing, since additive foaming does not require any changes to the extrusion line. The experts at Promix will be happy to advise you.

The new building in Wetzlar, Germany, unites Promix Solutions’ manufacturing, assembly, design, order processing, and logistics on an area of 1,600 m².

Monitor and control raw material quality and process conditions in real time

The increasing use of recyclates and raw materials from different sources makes it more and more difficult to keep extrusion processes under control. The inline viscometer “Visco-P” measures the actual viscosity under processing conditions and in real time directly in the melt stream, without any bypass or loss of material. The maintenance-free measuring module, which is tailored to the application, homogenizes the melt without the risk of clogging, deposits or decomposition. The Visco-P is therefore ideal for recyclates as well as filled and shear-sensitive materials.

At the K trade fair, Promix will be demonstrating how Visco-P can be used to measure and control the IV value during PET extrusion. The system has a closed control loop into which a dosing device can be integrated As soon as the IV value measured in the production process falls below the target value, the software triggers the dosing of an IV enhancer until the quality of the melt has reached the desired level again. The same logic is possible in PP recycling by dosing respective chain extenders. Trend evaluations and reporting tools enable the measurement results to be recorded with statistical analysis. User-selectable limit values for the viscosity trigger an alarm and show the operator current deviations from the target value. This means that corrective measures can be taken immediately, even without a control loop.

The Visco-P inline viscometer is compatible with all common extruder types and almost all polymers and can be retrofitted to existing systems. All common interfaces are optionally available to flexibly network the new products with Industry 4.0 platforms.

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Entries Now Open for 2026 Printed Electronics Technology Recognition Event

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Entries Now Open for 2026 Printed Electronics Technology Recognition Event

Entries Now Open for 2026 Printed Electronics Technology Recognition Event

The OE-A Competition is entering its next round and invites young talent, start-ups, companies and research institutions to submit their forward-looking ideas and products in the field of flexible, organic and printed electronics. Entries are now being accepted. All projects will be presented to visitors from all over the world at LOPEC 2026 (24–26 February) in Munich. The competition is organized annually by the OE-A, the international working group for flexible, organic and printed electronics within VDMA.

“An exciting time lies ahead. We look forward to receiving creative and market-relevant projects. Every year, we are impressed by the diversity and innovative strength of the projects submitted. It’s especially rewarding to see that many of the submitted solutions focus on sustainable applications,” explains Dr. Klaus Hecker, Managing Director of OE-A. “Many of the submissions show that our technology can help create products that are more environmentally friendly across their entire life cycle – from sourcing materials to end-of-life disposal.”

Three categories, many opportunities
Participants can submit their entries in one or more of the following categories:

  • Prototypes and New Products
  • Freestyle Demonstrator
  • Best Publicly Funded Project Demonstrator

An international jury of experts from renowned companies and research institutions will evaluate the submissions. The application deadline for OE-A member companies is 26 September 2025, and the final demonstrators must be submitted by 23 January 2026.

Visibility at LOPEC 2026 – and beyond
All submitted products and projects will be presented at the OE-A booth at LOPEC 2026 – the leading international trade fair for printed electronics in Munich. The winners will receive their awards at the official LOPEC Award Show on 25 February. In addition, all participants will benefit from year-round visibility: The OE-A will present the projects on oe-a.org and accompany the presentation with targeted press relations and activities on its social media channels.

Public Choice Award and web seminar
Visitors to LOPEC will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite project on site and thus help decide the winner of the Public Choice Award. “Our stand will be a crowd puller – come by, discover the most impressive ideas and cast your vote,” invites Klaus Hecker. In addition, the OE-A will host a web seminar in April 2026, where the winners in all categories will present their projects to the international expert community. This digital format has been very popular for years and offers winners additional visibility beyond the competition and the trade show.

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New Guidelines Aim to Unify Technical Terms Used Across the Tissue Industry

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New Guidelines Aim to Unify Technical Terms Used Across the Tissue Industry

New Guidelines Aim to Unify Technical Terms Used Across the Tissue Industry

The successful completion of a collaborative project to align terminology has been announced by Cepi, which represents the European Paper Industry, and the European Tissue Industry (ETS). The goal of the move toward uniformity and clarity in the definition of tissue products is to harmonize and streamline language for businesses along the tissue value chain as well as for analysts, consultants, and the media that cover the industry.
It is intended that all upcoming publications, standards, and reports use the new terminology by default. The recently approved vocabulary is shown alongside heritage and alternative wording in two simple infographics. One covers tissue products (completed converted items) while the other covers tissue paper (intermediate products).  They are featured on a dedicated page on the ETS website and will be actively promoted to global actors.

Cross-industry initiative brings greater clarity and supports companies, media, consultants and analysts in their reporting.

“This terminology guide was motivated by the inconsistency in tissue statistics and terminology in Europe and around the world,” explains ETS Director General, Carlos Reinoso. “It is a non-confidential resource, created to streamline communication across technical commercial and media contexts, and could not have been achieved without the close involvement of Cepi and its National Association members.”

The collaborative and transparent effort began in early 2024 with the creation of a joint Cepi-ETS task force gathering experts from leading tissue companies, national associations and the two organisations themselves. It sought to align differences in terminology that had led to confusion in reporting production and trade data. The need for clear, transparent and internationally aligned statistics to support policy, trade and sustainability had been further underlined during the COVID-19 pandemic which brought increased focus on the industry.

“The harmonisation that the new terminology introduces supports a more unified EU Single Market, at a time when there is a new push for it from EU Institutions” said Jori Ringman, Cepi Director General. “Everyone working in the sector is encouraged to adopt the harmonised terms immediately and share them with peers and colleagues. Our members will play an important role in spreading the word up and down our industry value chain, and ensuring that everyone is using the updated terms in their daily work.”

The newly harmonised framework covers several key areas including Terminology Alignment; Clarification of Product Segmentation; Customs Code Harmonisation; Trade and Production Data Improvements and Alignment with ISO 12625-1:2019.

“We will now be working in coordination with our counterparts around the world including AF&PA in the US, FPAC in Canada, CNHPIA in China and JPA in Japan to promote this harmonised framework internationally to support global statistical alignment and trade transparency,” concluded Carlos Reinoso.

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High Cavity Mould Designs Simplified with Smart Insert Coding Mechanism

Kabita Chatterjee
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High Cavity Mould Designs Simplified with Smart Insert Coding Mechanism

High Cavity Mould Designs Simplified with Smart Insert Coding Mechanism

With the new InsertKey Z088/…, HASCO introduces an innovative solution for the clear and unambiguous coding of mould inserts in injection moulding tools — a practical answer to one of the industry’s ongoing challenges. This new system, comprising the sleeve Z0881/… and the bush Z0882/…, reliably ensures that mould inserts can only be installed in one correct position. This not only eliminates the risk of insert mix-ups but also streamlines production workflows and boosts confidence in mould assembly processes.

One of the standout advantages of the InsertKey system is its contribution to process reliability, operational efficiency, and greater standardization in modern mouldmaking. By ensuring that every insert is precisely and consistently positioned, manufacturers can significantly reduce human error during assembly and maintenance. This is especially valuable for companies working with high-cavity tools or multi-variant inserts, where even minor mistakes can lead to costly downtime or defective parts.

The InsertKey’s design cleverly enables the identical, repeatable production of mould inserts. Tasks such as work preparation, storage management for spare parts, and regular maintenance routines all benefit from this standardization — reducing lead times, optimizing inventory, and supporting lean manufacturing goals.

The system’s clever coding method is based on specific rotation within the installation space. Depending on the mould concept, only a single code in the mould frame plate is needed for each insert, with the InsertKey automatically positioning each one correctly. This intuitive approach removes the need for additional markings or manual alignment, saving time on the shop floor while providing robust process security.

Its scalability is another important advantage: by using two InsertKey units, each with eight unique rotational positions, mouldmakers can create up to 64 clearly defined coding combinations (8²). This means the system can easily accommodate a wide variety of tool layouts and cavity numbers, providing maximum flexibility while maintaining a compact footprint. The InsertKey requires no additional installation space or protruding parts, allowing seamless integration even in tight tool designs.

Beyond its technical features, the InsertKey is a practical extension of HASCO’s commitment to delivering standardized, user-friendly solutions that add real value. For toolmakers and processors alike, it means faster set-ups, fewer errors, more reliable spare parts management, and simpler maintenance — all contributing to lower operating costs and improved overall efficiency.

With the launch of the InsertKey, HASCO continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner for precision mould components. This system is yet another step towards the company’s goal of enabling more efficient, reliable, and future-ready injection moulding processes through smart, practice-oriented innovations that respond directly to the everyday needs of the mouldmaking industry.

www.hasco.com

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Advanced Process Analytics Help Optimize Productivity, Reduce Downtime, and Improve Energy Use

Tulip Acharya
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Advanced Process Analytics Help Optimize Productivity, Reduce Downtime, and Improve Energy Use

Advanced Process Analytics Help Optimize Productivity, Reduce Downtime, and Improve Energy Use

The Coperion C-BEYOND digital platform has been used by Remscheid, Germany-based masterbatch maker colorplasticchemie Albert Schleberger GmbH (cpc) to improve its ZSK twin screw extruders, ensuring long-term optimal efficiency for both the extruders and the entire production process. This technology logs every ZSK extruder’s operating parameters at CPC in a cloud, making them instantly accessible for insightful analysis.

The OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) value of each ZSK extruder as well as the plant as a whole can be found at any time using C-BEYOND. Additionally, the cpc platform supports order planning. Real-time production amount data is accessible. C-BEYOND allows for detailed documentation of the production process and optimal scheduling of maintenance tasks. Furthermore, C-BEYOND computes CO2 emissions and energy usage per kilogram of masterbatch generated. The information it captures greatly speeds up and improves Coperion’s remote servicing effectiveness.

The C-BEYOND digital service platform is an important component of cpc’s production planning. At any time, ZSK extruder operating personnel can enter data on the production status to the system.

OEE dashboard: clear overview of extruder performance

“We produce exclusively tailor-made products for our customers on our ZSK extruders. Production quantities from 25 kg on up are possible. Within a single day, the masterbatch recipes have to be changed frequently. And precisely for this reason, forward-looking order planning and the shortest possible machine downtimes between tasks are critical for our production efficiency – and for our success,” according to Rüdiger Kaczka, Plant Manager at cpc.

By upgrading its ZSK twin screw extruders with the C-BEYOND platform, cpc has taken an important step towards increasing its overall production efficiency.

The heart of C-BEYOND is an all-encompassing data platform that enables valuable analysis of production processes. At any time, cpc can access all production data from its ZSK lines instantly and transparently. Customizable dashboards summarize all plant efficiency data and visualize it in reliable, user-friendly analytical diagrams. Key production indicators (KPIs) for each line, including availability, production quantity and product quality, are easily accessible at a glance. This enables the seamless operation of machines and allows for the identification of trends, which can be leveraged to implement optimization measures.

“In the past, we often pulled together various statistics, calculation tools and our years of experience in order to make production-related decisions. With C-BEYOND, we can access valid data in one place that gives us the certainty that we are on the right track,” Kaczka said enthusiastically.

Order planning: live view and downtime tracking for high efficiency

A look at production planning demonstrates how cpc integrates the C-BEYOND service platform into its workflow and profits from it. Especially in the case of frequent order changes, it is crucial for the entire plant’s efficiency that extruders do not stand idle unnecessarily, or are warmed up without producing anything. Using C-BEYOND, cpc can see precisely when an order will be finished on every one of the ZSK extruders, and can promptly initiate preparations for the following order, ensuring seamless transfers between tasks and full exploitation of every machine.

With C-BEYOND, important ZSK extruder performance markers, such as availability, production quantity and product quality, are determined in real time and visualized in user-friendly OEE analysis diagrams.

C-BEYOND automatically accounts for production interruptions due to recipe changes, maintenance tasks, or other operational downtimes, providing the operational personnel the option to add additional useful information via tablets installed at the extruder. This downtime tracking enables evaluations over longer time periods, which in turn can reveal informative trends, allowing for implementation of measures to increase efficiency in the future. The system continuously documents which order was produced on which extruder, making the production process visible in detail. This data is helpful for claim management and can be used to optimize subsequent orders.

In case of machine breakdown or deviations in the operating window, C-BEYOND can automatically notify management and operating personnel, enabling even faster reactions.

Sustain app: for less energy consumption 

“We take our responsibility for humanity and the environment very seriously”, said Alexander Schleberger, Managing Director of cpc. “For that reason, we use the Sustain app with the energy monitoring function to capture precise real-time information about our extruders’ energy consumption and individual aggregates such as motors, feeders or barrels. On this basis, we identify components and processes that consume a lot of energy and implement data-supported optimization measures.”

If all production lines are integrated into the system, C-BEYOND can capture and monitor energy consumption across the entire facility. Inefficient equipment or even energy waste can be reduced to an absolute minimum so that valuable resources are used exclusively in a targeted manner and a strategic plan for optimal energy use is possible.

“We are supporting cpc by connecting the ZSK extruders to C-BEYOND in order to structure production processes and the machines’ capacity more transparently, increasing efficiency in operation. For us, cpc’s digitization initiative confirms the added value that C-BEYOND can offer. We are convinced that will be a groundbreaking tool in the long term, helping customers achieve increases in productivity and sustainability. It makes us very proud to be able to travel this path together with cpc, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration,” said Markus Schmudde, Head of Research & Development, Compounding & Extrusion at Coperion.

www.coperion.com

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New Line Concepts Maximize Output While Cutting Energy Use and Emissions

Kabita Chatterjee
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New Line Concepts Maximize Output While Cutting Energy Use and Emissions

New Line Concepts Maximize Output While Cutting Energy Use and Emissions

The Greenline concept for BO systems aims to maximize efficiency. The core elements are

  • Solutions for PCR use: After years of R&D projects, with the aim of significantly increasing the proportion of recycled polypropylene in the production process for BOPP films, a milestone has been reached in close cooperation with the entire value chain to further close the loop for BOPP films.
  • Direct fluff dosing: Higher production/material efficiency with an advanced solution to increase direct fluff dosing. New software solutions now allow the maximum possible amount of production waste to be fed inline into the BO process at any given time. This also reduces energy consumption as this waste does not have to be re-granulat
  • Heat recovery unit 2.0: This solution maximizes energy efficiency and significantly reduces operating costs by capturing and reusing waste heat more effectively than ever before. The energy-rich exhaust air is fed into the heat recovery unit, where thermal energy is transferred to the fresh air drawn in via a special heat transfer medium.
  • Exhaust air purification system integrated into the BO process from a single source and ideally coordinated. In the first stage, the exhaust air is cleaned using a scrubber; in the second stage, gaseous hydrocarbons are separated from the exhaust air using an electrostatic precipitator.
  • High-temperature heat pump to improve waste heat recovery. This patented solution uses waste heat after passive heat recovery at a low energy level and raises it to a usable energy level. This reduces operating costs and significantly improves the CO2 balance.
  • 12m line concept: Increased productivity and efficiency for the lowest specific energy consumption.

Digitalization: Standard Data Interface (SDI)

Plug-and-play connection of Brückner stretching lines to the customer’s own IT systems. The benefits:

  • Seamless integration of plant data into customer systems such as dashboards, production planning or ERP using a simple and efficient connection.
  • Reduced complexity thanks to simplified IT architecture with just a single interface to all relevant data from a Brückner film stretching line.
  • Fast implementation of data and protocols by using the OPC UA standard.
  • High reliability: Elimination of potential sources of error by standardizing the protocol and the data read out.
  • Availability for every stretching line generation: Simple upgrade for older lines by Brückner Servtec.
  • The standard also allows the connection of lines from other manufacturers.

New solutions for the production of technical films

  • Lines for battery separator films with 8.7 m usable film width: the widest separator film lines in the world with an annual output of up to 500 million m² and with consistent film quality
  • Sequential and simultaneous lines for capacitor films and current collector films with a line width of up to 8.4 m for EV applications or films with high energy density for renewable energy applications in the energy industry
  • Extremely thin films down to 2 microns

Future. Made by Brückner Group

As part of a world-leading group of companies, Brückner Maschinenbau builds on a strong foundation of shared expertise and innovation. United by a common vision, the Brückner Group aims to shape global markets and the future of plastic and material processing with sustainable solutions – flexible, fast and customer-focused. To make this shared purpose tangible, the Group and its business units will be represented together at a joint stand for the first time. This presence offers customers and stakeholders the opportunity to experience the combined strength of leading global companies in the fields of plastics and alternatives, packaging and technical applications, machinery and production plants, as well as holistic solution providing.

Each business unit contributes cutting-edge technologies for future-oriented markets that embody the Brückner Group’s collective commitment to sustainability, digitalization, and technological leadership. From more efficient production technologies and smart automation to new packaging approaches and digital interfaces – these developments reflect the shared drive to lead with purpose.

Together, they stand for collaboration, excellence, and a bold vision: shaping the industry of today and tomorrow.

https://www.brueckner-maschinenbau.com/

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