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Shows

13. - 17.

October 2026

Fakuma

Friedrichshafen,

Germany

17. - 20.

November 2026

Formnext

Frankfurt am Main,

Germany

02. - 05.

December 2026

Plast Eurasia

Istanbul,

Turkey

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Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles

Sustainable solution with polyurethane resin / High productivity through continuous production / Simple assembly, superior crash performance

Articles

Wear-free process monitoring during production

New HASCO presents new proximity switches for precise, contact-free position monitoring

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Recycled plastic

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News 15.02.2024

Rumpke and Eastman join forces to expand recycling

The two companies have announced a groundbreaking partnership to help address the global plastic waste crisis

News 04.01.2024

Lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-based feedstocks

LyondellBasell and Pigeon Singapore collaborate to incorporate CirculenRenew polymers in nursing bottles

News 21.12.2023

Giving a second life

BASF and Teamplas turn post-consumer waste into materials for high-end applications including car interior parts

News 21.12.2023

More recyclate can now be used in injection molding

LyondellBasell introduces new plastics made from recycled marine maritime gear

News 30.11.2023

High dimensional stability and heat resistance for microwaving

SABIC & CJ Cheiljedang collaborate on ready-to-eat rice packaging bowls made with 25% certified renewable PP

News 09.11.2023

Bringing high performance molds to Mexico and Latin America

StackTeck’s presence at Plastimagen 2023 includes a sustainable packaging solution

News 02.11.2023

Positive Plastics teams up with Roctool

The official launch of the combined Positive Surfaces & Positive Plastics kits took place at the Fakuma 2023 fair

News 26.10.2023

Clever Tonies to be based on sustainable materials

tonies selects sustainable styrenics from INEOS Styrolution for new audio product for children