Extrusion International 1-2022

12 Extrusion International 1/2022 INDUSTRY NEWS “Laboratory & Quality Control in Plastics Processing” „ For the fi rst time, the conference “Laboratory & Quality Control in Plastics Processing” was held in online format on December 8, 2021. VM Verlag as organizer looks back on a successful event. Exclusively positive feedback was received from the 90 participants and the seven speakers. The event was moderated by the team of experts from the Fraunhofer Institute in Karlsruhe/Germany Dr.-Ing. Jan Diemert (Deputy Division Director, Polymer Engineering, Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT)) and Dr.-Ing. Kevin Moser (Head of Material Development and Compounding Technologies Group, Polymer Engineering, Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT)). All presentations were held in English and focused exclu- sively on topics related to laboratory systems, metrology and quality control. After the welcome and introductory words, Dr. Jan Diemert kicked off with his presentation, in which he provided de- tailed information on inline sensor technology for continu- ous monitoring of (reactive) plastics compounding pro- cesses. He was followed by Torsten Clasen (Technical Sales, Promix Solutions AG) with his presentation , which was all about inline viscosity measurement systems. Oliver Hissmann (Senior Sales Manager FSP, OCS Optical Control Systems GmbH) reported on expert solution for quality control and quality assurance for the plastics pro- cessing industry. Oliver Kraushaar (Project & Sales Manag- er, OCS Optical Control Systems GmbH) provided additional information on the topic in a complementary, plugged-in presentation in the OCS lab. Dr. Andrew Mellor (Application Market Manager, KRÜSS GmbH) spoke on the topic of fl ame, corona and plasma ac- tivation and put test inks to the test, among other things. Gernot Schaf fl er (Collin Lab & Pilot Solutions GmbH) report- ed in his presentation on the practical implementation of online quality assurance in plastics processing and recycling. Finally, Ralf Kulenkampff (Head of Sales - Plastics, SIKORA AG) gave a detailed lecture about the SIKORA PURITY CONCEPT V, an innovative laboratory system for the opti- cal inspection of granules. After each presentation the participants had the opportu- nity to ask questions, which was actively accepted. Immediately after the conference, many participants ex- pressed their interest in a follow-up event on the topic of laboratory & quality control. The next event is planned for December 8, 2022, again in an online format. http://lab.extrusion-info.com/ Dr.-Ing. Jan Diemert Dr.-Ing. KevinMoser NewPartnership „ Logoplaste announced that EcoIbéria and WorldPET, two leading companies in the production of recycled PET fl akes and rPET, are now part of the Logoplaste Group. Both com- panies, located in the North of Portugal, have extensive ex- perience in recycling PET, focusing on the transformation of post-consumer plastic bales into food grade recycled fl akes and pellets. The transaction is still subject to customary regula- tory approvals. Currently, Ecoibéria manages 47.500 tons of plastic a year – sorting, grinding, washing and transforming it into usable raw material for the plastics industry. On the other hand, World- PET recently installed a new Erema VACUNITE® 2 system that is able to supply 12.000 tons of food grade rPET per year. Jorge Lemos will remain as CEO of both businesses, helping to drive growth as well as ramp up the recently added ca- pacity. For him this new partnership means: “The possibility to continue to evolve and develop an activity that is vital for the green economy. The partnership with Logoplaste aims to ensure that the company I founded in 2005, under the name Ecoibéria, plays an increasingly important role in the evolution of the PET recycling industry globally. Together, we will help society reach a balance in its consumption habits re- ducing the consumption of fi nite natural resources and increasing the usage of re- cycled materials. Above all, we want to contribute to a sustainable planet today and enabling a safe envi- ronment for future genera- tions.” This acquisition is a strategic step for Logoplaste towards a circular economy for plastic packaging. The combination of Logoplaste, a recognized innovation leader, with the exten- sive recyclingknowledgeof EcoIbériaandWorldPET,will allow the Group to provide its customers with truly circular packag- ing solutions that drastically reduce carbon footprint and the impact on the environment. Logoplaste and its partners are committed to reach 100% of recyclable packaging and a target of 30%recycled content for beverage packaging by 2025. Logoplaste www.logoplaste.com