International 1-2022
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Mixed Waste Sorting Changing the Game
TOMRA and a Norwegian waste sorting plant have demonstrated that mixed waste sorting prior to disposal is a superior solution to separate collection. Since it stopped the separate collection for plastics in its region and unleashed the power of mixed waste sorting, the facility increased recovery rates from 28% to 82% and achieved recycling rates of 56,4%
Recycling Company in United Kingdom Processes ASR Fractions and Electronic Scrap Using the Rotorshredder from Germany
British recycling specialists Recycling Lives commissioned a recycling plant that was planned and implemented by BHSSonthofen. The plant is designed to handle a variety of materials such as automotive shredder residue (ASR), electric and electronic scrap (WEEE) as well as so-called “meatballs” (electric motors and motor armatures)
Extrusion Lines for Natural Fibre Waste Strengthened
Sustainability is now a key concept that affects all economic sectors, fi rst and foremost construction. In this respect, Bausano responds to the new needs of the sector, enhancing its extrusion lines for plastic waste (PVC, PE or PP) and natural fi bres residues
New Recycling Options for Printed PP Films
The research initiative PrintCYC, of which KIEFEL is a member, has gained further insights into promoting the circular economy of plastic packaging through material recycling
Preconfigured Feeders Offer Plastics Industry a Powerful and Efficient Feeding Solution
Answering the call from the marketplace for a robust and reliable feeder for simple feeding applications in the plastics industry, Coperion K-Tron developed a completely new feeder line built on 100 years of feeding experience
Mission Circular Economy – High-performance full PE films through MDO technology
With the further development of its proven MDO technology, Hosokawa Alpine has succeeded in taking a decisive step towards the production of sustainable packaging from blown film
CONTENTS:
| Firms in this issue | 06 |
| Imprint | 07 |
| Industry news | 08 |
| Calendar | 08 |
| Measurement World 2022 | 08 |
| Monthly K-Talk Starts Online | 08 |
| Chinaplas 2022 – Indonesia Embarks on Smart Manufacturing for Sustainable Plastics Production | 09 |
| Interpack 2023 | 10 |
| Record Numbers Attend Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2021 | 10 |
| „Laboratory & Quality Control in Plastics Processing“ | 12 |
| New Partnership | 12 |
| Polyamide Compound Manufacturing Reaches New Throughput Dimension | 13 |
| Used Machinery Trading Cooperation for the Middle East Region Started | 14 |
| Investment in the Development of R&D Center | 14 |
| Plastics and Rubber Processing Machines: Sector in Recovery | 15 |
| Acquisition | 16 |
| Investments in Sustainable Film Solutions Expanded | 16 |
| MEWAR Award „Plastics Recycling Company of the Year 2021“ | 18 |
| Record Year Reported | 18 |
| Joint Venture in China Established | 19 |
| Plant Engineering Expertise Expanded | 20 |
| Industrial Operation Started | 20 |
| Efficient Powder Coating Manufacturing Using Twin Screw Extruders | 21 |
| Sales Team for Web Inspection Systems Expanded | 21 |
| From PET Bottles Straight to Food Contact Grade r-PET Packaging | 22 |
| Sales Coverage in Germany Boosted | 22 |
| Strategic Partnership | 23 |
| Market Study Polypropylene | 23 |
| New Additive Solutions for Mechanical Recycling of Plastics | 24 |
| Five Time More Flakes from Recycled PET Bottles | 24 |
| New Location | 25 |
| Functions in Customer Portal Added | 25 |
| „Mixing Possible“ – The CMQ Container Mixer Sets New Standards in Safety and Productivity | 26 |
| Science Award 2020 | 27 |
| POWTECH 2022 – Change of Date | 27 |
| Extrusion Tooling | 28 |
| Design and Manufacture of Extrusion Tooling for Numerous Applications – and Uncompromising Service | 28 |
| Recycling | 30 |
| New Dimension with Large-Scale Recycling Plants | 30 |
| Recycling – Case Study | 32 |
| Mixed Waste Sorting Changing the Game | 32 |
| Recycling | 36 |
| Recycling Company in United Kingdom Processes ASR Fractions and Electronic Scrap Using the Rotorshredder from Germany | 36 |
| Recycling – From the Research | 38 |
| Research Evaluates the Impact of Printing Inks on Recyclability of Plastics Films | 38 |
| Recycling, Thermoforming | 40 |
| New Recycling Options for Printed PP Films | 40 |
| Polyester Recycling – Interview | 42 |
| How Spinning and Recycling Go Together | 42 |
| Blown Film – Case Study | 44 |
| Mission Circular Economy – High-performance full PE films through MDO technology | 44 |
| Material Handling | 46 |
| Preconfigured Feeders Offer Plastics Industry a Powerful and Effi cient Feeding Solution | 46 |
| Extrusion Technology, Natural Fiber Composites | 48 |
| Extrusion Lines for Natural Fibre Waste Strengthened | 48 |
| Sheet Extrusion | 50 |
| Cross-Linked Foam Boards Produced on ZE BluePower Extruder | 50 |
