Slow speed ahead at K 2019: Rapid OneCUT PRO brings quality, energy and operational benefits to slow speed granulation

Slow speed granulation with Rapid’s Open Hearted – disassemble in less than 30 seconds. (Photo: Rapid Granulator, PR048)
At K 2019 (Oct 16-23, Düsseldorf, Germany), Rapid Granulator will unveil the biggest innovation in slow speed granulation in years in Hall 9, Booth: E19. Rapid OneCUT PRO means less dust, less noise, less energy consumption and significant operational benefits.

Shawmut Communications Group Achieves SGP Certification

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, announced today that Shawmut Communications Group of Danvers, MA has achieved SGP certification.

Kind to Nature Tough on Ice: Perstorp’s new renewable deicer Pergrip Run Pro offers superior technical and environmental performance

Perstorp’s new renewable deicer Pergrip™ Run Pro offers superior technical and environmental performance.
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As this year’s northern winter approaches, Perstorp, a global leader in the specialty chemicals market, has launched its new sustainable deicer, Pergrip Run Pro, uniquely made using ISCC certified renewable raw materials.

RENOLIT takes a sustainable lead by switching to a non-phthalate plasticizer

RENOLIT takes a sustainable lead by switching to a non-phthalate plasticizer.
(Photo: Shutterstock)RENOLIT, a global leader in high-quality plastic films, has completed the switch of all its US production for signage and graphics market product range to the leading non-phthalate plasticizer Pevalen, produced by Perstorp. It is the first company in this sector to make this significant move away from phthalates to a more sustainable additive.

Henkel and Carbon Revolution join forces

Henkel and Carbon Revolution join forces to speed OEM automotive one-piece carbon fibre wheels development. (Photo: Henkel, PR076)Henkel, a global leading provider of high-impact solutions based on adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has reached a strategic material supply agreement with Carbon Revolution, the world-leading Australian manufacturer of one-piece automotive carbon composite wheels. The collaboration includes dedicated manufacturing facilities established at Henkel’s existing plant near Melbourne.

Avery Dennison officially opens $65 million expansion in Luxembourg

Left to right: Jeroen Diderich, vice president and general manager, Label and Graphic Materials Europe, Kamran Kian, vice president, global operations and supply chain, Label and Graphic Materials, Etienne Schneider, deputy-prime minister, minister of the economy. 
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Avery Dennison officially opened its expanded production facility at the Rodange plant in Luxembourg, completing a $65 million project to strengthen its European manufacturing footprint. The previously announced investment is one of Avery Dennison’s largest operational initiatives globally in recent years.

Domo, Circularise and Covestro partner on full plastics traceability

DOMO, Circularise and Covestro partner on full plastics traceability.
Picture source: CovestroDOMO, a leading polyamides solutions provider, Covestro, a major supplier of high-tech polymer materials and Circularise, an innovative transparency start-up, have announced a new collaborative project for circularity in the plastics industry through the use of blockchain technology. The newly formed Circularise PLASTICS project group aims to set up an open standard for sustainability and transparency within this field. At K 2019 (Düsseldorf, October 16-23), DOMO (hall 5, booth A43) and Covestro (hall 6, booth A75) will discuss the project with customers and look for new partners to join them on this pathway towards full circularity.

Archroma to present innovations and system solutions towards sustainable colors and performance at Techtextil India 2019

Archroma will be at Techtextil India 2019 to launch its latest innovations and solution systems aimed to help textile manufacturers with optimized productivity and/or value creation in their market. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will be at Techtextil India to present its latest innovations and system solutions aimed to help technical textile manufacturers in India with optimized productivity and/or value creation in their markets.