Extrusion International 5-2023

4 Extrusion International 5/2023 CONTENTS Firms in this issue 6 Imprint 7 Industry News 8 Calendar 8 Cooperation Strengthened 8 Old Plastic Becomes New Adhesive – Project on Chemical Recycling Launched 9 Memorandum of Understanding to Develop Strategic Partnership Signed 9 Recyclable Packaging for Dry Pet Food Range Introduced 10 Environmental Management Certificate 10 Distribution of High-Quality Regranulates Launched 11 New Brand Launched – Investment in the Circular Economy 12 New Benchmark in Plastics Recycling 13 Presence in the Plastic Recycling Market Expanded 14 In-Line Thermoforming 14 New Services in the Field of Cross-Linked Materials 16 NewMasterbatch Carrier System for Food Contact Applications 16 Services Expanded 17 Market Survey: Inflation, Uncertainty Weigh Heavily on Industry 18 New Executive Board Member 20 New R5 RA Introduced 20 Quality Inspection with Sorting and Material Analysis Systems 21 New 500 Series Ruber/Silicone Extrusion Crosshead 22 Large Die Cart with Crosshead Introduced 22 Sustainability Initiative for Recycling of Engineering Plastics Launched 23 New High-Performance Extrusion Line for 5-Layer PE-RT Pipes Presented 24 Market Study: Bioplastic Films 25 A New Class of Engineering Polymer 26 New 800 Series Hybrid Extrusion Tooling Announced 26 PET Recycling in Central Java 27 Fakuma 2023 – Focus on Plastic as a Recyclable Material 28 Highlights Fakuma 2023 29 Super Clean Recycling Technologies – High Performance OMNI Recycling Systems for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Increasing Recycling Requirements 30 Process Transparency and Digital Intelligence are Factors for More Sustainability 32 Process in Machinery Technology and Service 34 Innovative Solutions that Enhance the Circular Economy at Fakuma 2023 36 New and Further Developed Solutions 37 A Strong Partner for Circular Economy 38 New Sarlin ® TPVs with up to 40% Recycled Content 39 Certified Recyclates for High-Quality Applications 40 The Full Range of Advanced Masterbatch Technology 42 Evolution Accelerator for Plastics 43 High-Efficiency Technologies for Processing and Recycling Plastics 44 Increased Flexibility. Reduced Energy Consumption – Innovative Solutions for Thermoformed Technical Parts 46 Live Material Tests and Precise Tube, Hose and Pipe Measurements 47 Plast Eurasia 2023 Global Plastic Industry Actors Gather in Istanbul 49 Recycling – Company Anniversary 60 Years in the Game 50 Measurement Technology, Recycling – Case Study „Not only do we save time, but we also get clear, reproducible results“ 51 Film Extrusion The Use of Recyclates Reduces the Carbon Footprint of Films the Most 52 Film Extrusion – Case Study The New Generation of Recyclable Plastic Films 53 Extrusion Tooling Getting the Most from Your Extrusion Tooling 54 Chemical Recycling – Interview „Recyclates from chemical recycling will be more expensive than virgin material“ 57 Recycling For a Greener and Cleaner Future 59 Film Extrusion Film Stretching Line Concepts for Multiple Applications – High-End Film for a Better World 60 Automation „Quality is our Priority“ 61 Recycling Growing Markets, Higher Throughputs 62 Pipes, Service geoTOM ® – The Creation of Digital Tracings with the Information of a Water Canalization Network is Now Possible 63 Pipe Extrusion Innovative Die-Heads Design for Multilayer Plastic Pipes with Inner Layer in PA or PVDF for Chemical and Gaseous Material Transport 65 Corona Treatment – Interview In the Spotlight 66