End Markets

Biopolymers

Q&A: Bioproduction of PHA and the Future of Plastics

A conversation with Max Senechal and Leah Ford of CJ Biomaterials

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Packaging

Kautex Launches Revamped Single-Side Shuttle Machines

KEB extrusion blow molding series features updated controls and electric extruder for shorter runs and quick changes.

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Postconsumer

Closing the Loop in Food Packaging

How polyolefin recycler Nuvida and sheet extruder/thermoformer Sabert combine to innovate in sustainable food packaging.  

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Additives

Kisuma Setogem RD for PP Nucleation and Acid Scavenging

Kisuma Chemicals has introduced a dual-purpose product for polypropylene producers. 

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Electronics

Bench-Top LSR Injection Molding Machine Launches

APSX  LLC, which previously marketed the APSX‑PIM desktop thermoplastic injection molding machine, has debuted the APSX‑LSR — a bench‑top liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection system.

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Netstal To Introduce Next-Generation All-Electric Elion Injection Molding Machines at K 2025

Netstal will introduce the Elion MED in Düsseldorf with a smaller footprint and greater energy efficiency.

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polyolefins

Wittmann To Mold Caps at Drinktec 2025

An EcoPower Xpress 160/1100+ will produce 1.35g HDPE caps from a 32-cavity HTW mold in a 2.5-sec. cycle with IMDvista downstream cooling, orientation and inspection.

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sustainability

The Role of Policy in Accelerating Advanced Recycling: How EPR Can Drive Circularity

Extended producer responsibility laws are emerging as a key mechanism to shift packaging waste management dynamics.

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Medical

Polymer and Additive Suppliers Tease Their K Show Presentations at the EMG Pre K Event in Rotterdam

Producers stressed material solutions aligning with trends in carbon emissions reduction, electrification and chemical substitution. 

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Blow Molding

Blow Molder’s Packing & Shipping Upgrades Save Bottle Customer Over $90,000

Currier Plastics’ continuous improvement program brought new efficiencies in processing, packaging and shipping for the molder and for a bottle customer.

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Blending & Dosing
Process Cooling