Extrusion International 1-2024-USA

4 Extrusion International 1/2024 CONTENTS CONTENTS Firms in this issue 6 Imprint 7 Industry News 8 Calendar 8 Plastpol 2024 – New Technologies, New Contacts, New Supply Chains 8 K 2025 – Messe Düsseldorf Invites Exhibitors 9 Future Dates for NPE: The Plastics Show Announced 9 Acquisition 10 New Investor 10 Swop 2023 Successfully Concludes and Paves the Way for Annual Edition 12 Success Stories from Cairo – Food Africa and pacrpcess MEA 2023 End with a New Record 13 Encouraging Preliminary Results 13 Circular Economy in India on Track for Growth 14 Top Employer in the Medium-Sized Business Sector 15 Four Carbon Black Plants Awarded ISCC Plus 16 Expansion with Additional Services in Malaysia 16 Setting the Course for the Future 16 Management Change 17 Personalia 17 Team with Design Engineers Expanded 18 Increased Presence in Eastern Europe 18 Personalia 19 Personalia 19 Support from Europe for Trade Fair Plástico Brasil 20 „Premium Partner Research“ Award Received 20 Investment in Global Service Capabilities to Bolster Customer Service and Support 21 Distribution Partnership in Italy Signed 21 Pure Material, Best Quality – 10 Years PURITY SCANNER ADVANCED 22 Acquisition 22 Focus on Recycling 23 Industry News USA 24 Statement on New Curbside Recycling Report Released 24 ICYMI: The North State Journal Featured Op-ed by PLASTICS CEO Matt Seaholm on Recycling is Real 24 New „Recycling is Real“ Video Released 24 Acquisition Completed 25 Air Emissions Projects Completed 25 Automated Die Wipe Cleans Fast – and Safely 26 Personalia 26 Analysis Released: Fed’s Response and Household-Led Growth 27 2023 Industry Recap Released 27 Effective Solution for the Replacement of PTFE in Flame Retardancy Presented 27 TÜV Rheinland-Certified Carbon Calculator for Scope 3 Emission Goals Launched 28 Analysis „Data Suggests More Plastics Recycling in the U.S.“ Released 28 CHINAPLAS 2024 Plastics Industry Players to Boost Intelligentization, Lightweighting, and Decarbonization of New Energy Vehicle 30 Extrusion Tooling Extrusion Takes Some New Turns 33 Recycling New Filtration Compounder for Highter Product Quality and Reduced Energy Consumption in PCR and Polymer Recycling 35 Recycling – Case Study 100 Metric Tons of PET Recyclate Per Day – Fifth PET Washing Line to Türrkiye 36 Film Extrusion Latest Version of Multi-Purpose Cast Film Line with New MDO Unit 37 BlowMolding PET Bottle Design for Highly Carbonated Drinks 38 Recycling New INNOSORTTM FLAKE for Unrivaled Flame Sorting Performance 40 Processing – Interview Pellet Vision – Constant Pellet Quality – Forever! 42 Measurement and Inspection Technology for Profiles Going with the Trend – Shiny Detection Module Excels in Inspecting Vehicle Trims in Chrome and Trendy Black 44 Measurement Technology Inline Thickness Measurement as a Success Factor in Plastic Film and Sheet Extrusion 46