Extrusion International 6-2025-USA

Firms in this issue 6
Imprint 7
Industry News 8
Calendar 8
Interpack 2026 8
Plastpol Expo – Central and Eastern Europe’s Solid Pillar for the Plastics Industry 9
Plastics for Packaging Films – Basics for Flexible Packaging Films, part A 9
New wire & Cable FORUM to Become a Hotspot for Innovation and Exchange 10
Royal Visit Reinforces Sstrategic Partnership in the Middle East 10
Bosch Global Supplier Award Received 11
10-Day Extrusion Tooling Program 12
Subsidiary in Thailand Established 12
Sales and Service in Australia and New Zealand Strengthened 13
Change of Company Name 13
Update on New Capacity Expansions for COC, POM, and LCP at K Show Announced 14
Revolution in Clip and Chain Refurbishment 15
Online Shop for Swift Units and Spare Parts in Europe Opened 16
80 Years of Pioneering Co-Kneader Technology Celebrated 16
Strategic New Course Set in South America 17
New Branch in Mexico 18
Practical Course Content for Everyday Working Life 18
Strategic Intensification to Strengthen Market Presence 20
Acitivities in the Field of Recycling Systems Intensified 21
Foamed PP Coffee Cup – The Lightweight and Recyclable Alternative 21
280 Years of Material Handling Leadership 22
Innovative Ultrasonic Monitoring of Dosing 23
Reciprocating Head for Medical Tubing Introduced 24
Labs Offer Materials and Extrusion Testing 24
New Duration Cutting Blade for Strand Granulators 25
End-to-End Transformation Redefining Customer Experience 26
What the Eye Cannot See... Quality Control of Plastic Products 27
Industry News USA 28
Plastic Recycling Week 28
Operation Clean Sweep Recognizes Difference Maker Award Recipients at OCS CON 2025 28
Commercial Traction with Conductive Additives Vital for Grid Modernization 29
Two Years of Recycling Is Real Celebrated 30
U.S. Supply Hub for Microplastic-Free Material Established 30
Patent Cooperation for New Drivetrain for Reciprocating Blow Molders 31
Chief Financial Officer Named 32
U.S. Senate Passage of STEWARD Act Applauded 32
New Innovation Center Opened 32
Economic Analysis: Rate Cuts, Tax Policy Set the Stage for Long-Term Manufacturing Growth 33
Economic Analysis: Plastics Industry Demonstrates Stability Amid Federal Shutdown Disruptions 33
K 2025 – Review 34
High response. Good mood. Strong K. – K 2025 confirms ist pole position as global No. 1 trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry 34
Positive Conclusion from K 2025 – High visitor numbers, successful sales and strong interest in proven technologies 35
High-Performance Extruder Series Extended 36
Belt Haul-Off Impresses with Smart Control Concept 37
Integrating Global Innovation 37
Innovative e-Forming Thermoforming Series Launched 38
Integrated High-Throughput Polyolefin Recycling Solutions Launched at K 2025 39
Another PET Bottle Washing Line Commissioned 40
Next Generation SmartCast Stretch Film Line 40
Solutions for Maximum Flexibility and Productivity in Blown Film Production 41
New Blown Film Line – Highest Output, Smart Automation, Measurable Quality 42
Flexible Material Use Thanks to Double Degassing 44
Extrusion Tooling – Impressions from K Show 44
More Efficiency in Compounding and Recycling 45
New Twin-Screw Extruder Unveiled at K 2025 46
Storage, Where It All Begins 48
Driving Innovation for an Efficient and Sustainable Future 49
Extrusion Tooling 50
Extrusion Takes Some New Turns 50
Measurement and Control Technology – Case Study 52
Improved Quality in PE-Xa Pipe Production 52
Packaging Technology – From the Research 53
Masterbatch Manufacturer Increases Operational Efficiency of ist Extruders Using C-BEYOND 53
Pipe Extrusion 55
Screw & Barrel Replacement of Third Party Extruders 55
Measuring Technology – Case Study 56
Optical Inspection System Ensures rPET Quality 56
Corona Treatment 58
Coming Clean On Ozone 58
Recycling Section 59
Pilot Project on Chemical Recycling Successfully Completed 60
Scaling Up Textile Recycling – Partnership with Australian Technology Pioneer 61
Strong, Smart, Future-Proof 62
Technology Alliance Unveiled Advanced Film and Lightweight Materials Recycling Solution 63
Efficient Filtration in PET Recycling – How the New COBRA Filter is Setting New Standards 64
Intelligent Automation 66
Odour Reduction in Plastic Recycling 67
New eBook Underlining AI’s Transformative Power in Recycling 68
Enhancing Mechanical Recycling Quality 69
The Fourth-Generation Micromat Presented 70
Pioneering Circularity in Plastic Film Recycling – Setting New Standards in the Baltics 71

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