Extrusion International USA 4-2021

10 Extrusion International 4/2021 INDUSTRY NEWS „ Promaplast presents GREENPLAST, a new exhibition/con- vention dedicated to materials, technologies, and converting processes for plastics and rubber, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability, recovery and recycling of mate- rials, and energy ef fi ciency. From the 3rd to the 6th of May 2022, Fiera Milano will host the entire plastics and rubber industry in an event dedicated to innovative solutions to boost environmental sustainability, energy ef fi ciency, options for Reducing-Reusing-Recycling, and progress towards a circular economy. The leading Italian and international companies will have the chance to show their innovative solutions for environmental sustainability in the halls of the fairgrounds: • virgin, low-impact, low-carbon-footprint raw materials, secondary raw materials, biopolymers, additives • semi- fi nished and fi nished products made from innovative, recycled, or biologically sourced materials • machinery, equipment, and systems that combine low en- ergy consumption with high performance, high-ef fi ciency processing and are able to use innovative, recycled and/or biologically sourced materials • systems and machinery for the selection, processing, and recycling of plastics and rubber, both in-line and post-con- sumption • support and consulting services for plastics and rubber pro- duction generally and recovery and recycling • public corporations, consortia, and organizations active in plastics and rubber recycling. Additionally GREENPLAST will feature an international con- ference, hosting world renowned speakers who will discuss key issues relating to the trade fair: environmental sustain- ability and the circular economy, especially as they relate to packaging and plastic products. The event will be held in parallel with IPACK-IMA, interna- tional exhibition for the packaging industry. The dialogue with and among the plastics industry will gain new impetus in 2023 with the triennial international fair PLAST, which has fi nally been rescheduled for 5-8 September 2023. Exhibitors have already con fi rmed 30,000 m 2 . A Più Srl greenplast.org GREENPLAST 2022 „ Exhibitors and expert visitors are eagerly awaiting the 27th Fakuma international trade fair in Friedrichshafen from the 12th through the 16th of October, 2021. In addition to ongo- ing developments in the digital transformation of the plastics processing industry, this exceptional event will also focus on the changeover from a linear to a circular economy. “The exhibitors want to fi nally present their innovations live once again,” says Bettina Schall, managing director of P.E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG. “That’s why users and customers are looking forward to the physical presentation of new products and technological solutions.” As a widely recognised leading technical event in the fi elds of injection moulding, extrusion technology, thermoforming and 3D printing, Fakuma will demonstrate that a great deal has been achieved in terms of machine and product development, as well as process im- provements. German plastics processors are facing a variety of challenges resulting from changes taking place at various levels: increas- ing digitalisation and automation are providing opportunities for improving processes, as well as for increasing systems avail- ability, ef fi ciency and productivity. At the same time, the sec- tor is intensively engaged in the transformation from a linear to a circular economy. Companies in the plastics industry are highly committed to assuming responsibility for their prod- ucts, as well as for products manufactured on their machines and systems. And thus working on one’s own future is also ac- companied by a commitment to the future viability of genera- tions yet to come. Plastics recycling and the circular economy are key topics all over the world, both in the industry itself and amongst users and the general public. “The plastics industry – plastics manufacturers and processors, manufacturers of plas- tics processing machines and users alike – have never had to deal with forward-looking issues and sustainable solutions as urgently as they do at the moment,” notes Bettina Schall. “Our booking status is extremely satisfying”, announces Fakuma project manager Annemarie Schur. “Everyone’s get- ting ready to discuss things with each other face to face and exchange ideas in person. We’re taking care of everything necessary in terms of organisation and implementation.” Fakuma 2021 – Characterised by Transformation P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG www.Fakuma-Messe.de www.fakuma-messe.de/fakuma-virtuell/