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POLYMERS Communiqué  June - July 2022 Innovation36 is All About Joining the Dots Differently! How true! To add, our industry is excellent here...fathoming the need or a situation, our industry rallies around and is motivated to excel. This ʻFeature Storyʼ clearly outlines this tenacity with innovations across product, process, thought, service, price, reach and more! These clearly evident undertones in this journey of success are well captured in this edition. In the coming months, the industry would witness two mega shows, K 2022 and PLASTINDIA 2023. We need such platforms to showcase our innovations, donʼt we? On your mark, get set, go... June - July 2022  Issue 8.5 CONTENTS FEATURE STORY 38 An Update from Düsseldorf UNDER THE COVER Itʼs important to follow rules; how about creating them!! Innovate with what you have, and etch your own lines of success. Meaningful difference in what you do is the call today! CommunicationServicesCustomPublishingBusinessForums MAKINGMARCOM +91-91366 00573　info@custage.com -The K Preview 2022 Meet: Round Table Talk Sets the -ReifenhäuserToneHighlights: Using Sustainability as a Success Driver, Benefitting from Digitalisation, Increasing Productivity Update A Pre

POLYMERS Communiqué  June - July 2022 -EREMA Group and Borealis Provide a First Glimpse of the Topics, Activities and Highlights They Will Present 88 An Update from Siegsdorf -Brückner Group: On Course for Growth -Clariantʼs Update on Unique Value Chain Collaboration ʻDesign4Circularityʼ -Ascend to Focus on Driving E-mobility, Sustainability and Growth -LyondellBasellʼs CirculenRecover Polyamide Helps TSL Design a -SABICʼsSnowshoeTheme: Making the Change -DuPont™Real eCool Technology Delivers Performance and Sustainability for EV Cooling Lines -OQ Multiplies Its Client Base Tenfold Since 2020 -The Palsgaard Showcase of Full Range of Plant-based Polymer Additives -The UniteChem Investment to Expand Global Footprint, Production Capacity and Local Customer Support -Solvay Eliminates Need for Fluorosurfactants in Its Tecnoflon® FKM -DOMO:PortfolioYour Partner of Choice for Polyamides and Our Planet -DSM Engineering Materials Launches 100% Bio-based Stanyl® With Halved Carbon Footprint -Avient Debuts Next-Generation Solutions to Facilitate Use of Recycled Plastics in Packaging Applications 82 An Update from Linz Sponsored by Rajesh Pajnoo TruflCEO,o by Hyderabadhindware, ADVERTORIAL 102 Vihan Engineering: An Advanced Solution Provider to Plastics Pipe Producers -battenfeld-cincinnatiʼs Diversity: From Individual Components to Turnkey -SIKORASystemsShowcases Innovative Technologies for a Sustainable Future -Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Continuing the All-electric Injection Moulding -CovestroMachineryPresents Possibilities With Circular Plastics for Green Growth -WACKERMarkets Presents Silicone- and Polymer-based Products for Sustainable -TheApplicationsKraussMaffei Slogan: Make Plastic -BASFGreenAccelerates Journey Towards a Sustainable Future With Plastics -LANXESS Focus on Electromobility and Sustainability Under the Motto ʻQuality -RöhmʼsWorksʼ PLEXIGLAS® Compounds: Materials for Contemporary and Sustainable Design -Asahi Kasei Celebrates 100 Years: Releases Next Generation Concept Car -TheʻAKXY2™ʼKingfa Success Story: Going Global and -AltairSustainablePresentsSustainabilityandClimateProtectionThroughDigitalisation 60 An Update from Rotterdam -ENGEL Two-stage Process Improves Energy Footprint of Recycling Processes, High Recycling Quality Directly from Plastic Flakes SIVARAM SPEAKS 106 Disposable Coffee Cups: Is it a Storm in a Coffee Cup or an Issue of Sustainability? Dr. S. Sivaram, Former Director, CSIR-NCL, Honorary Professor Emeritus and INSA Emeritus Scientist, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune POWERFULLY YOURS 112 In Search of New Horizon: Case for Innovation Shailesh Sheth, Corporate Strategy Advisor, Management & Manufacturing Technology, Ahmedabad -INEOS Styrolution Introduces Sustainable Styrenics Products With Superior Weathering Resistance Based on Bio-attribution

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Arvind Mehta Chairman and Managing Director Welset Plast Extrusions Pvt. Ltd.

Pushp Raj Singhvi formerly Vice Chairman and Managing Director at Borouge (India) Pvt. Ltd. Rajesh Nath Managing Director, German Engineering Federation (VDMA) India Oﬃce Rakesh Shah formerly Managing Director at Windmöller and Hölscher India Pvt. Ltd.

S. K. Ray formerly Sr. Executive Vice President (Polymers) at Reliance Industries Ltd.

Prof. (Dr.) N. C. Saha formerly Director at Indian Institute of Packaging N. K. Balgi formerly President & Director at Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt. Ltd.

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From time immemorial, innovation has been the bedrock of growth and development in the history of human civilisation. Initially innovating rudimentary tools to help gather food and other necessities, we have arrived at a time when the process has not only accelerated in speed, but has also grown in impact and sophistication. With this has come the need for eﬀective communication and showcasing the contour and beneﬁts of such innovations. This facilitates collaboration across a wide group of stakeholders who need to join in to make the innovation impactful as well as successful.

Arvind Mehta Chairman and Managing DirectorWelset Plast Extrusions Pvt. Ltd.

Mind Speak Rakesh ShahRajesh NathN. K. BalgiS. K. RayProf. (Dr.) N. C. SahaArvind MehtaPushp Raj Singhvi

S. K. Ray formerly Sr. Executive Vice President (Polymers) at Reliance Industries Ltd.

Change and growth are characteristics of a ʻliving organismʼ. The buyer of capital goods also wants to buy his needs from a ʻlivingʼ organisation, as he looks for support for his investments during its lifetime. Innovations in ʻproducts and processesʼ emanate from an alert creative mind, well-engaged in the supply side and knowing what is possible, and, on the demand side, knowing what is needed. Products evolved by incorporating new technologies attract buyers. What is ʻNewʼ? - is a question asked when you meet your prospective customer in his oﬃce or a visitor in an Organisationsexhibition. should be focused on product developments to better quality, speed, energy eﬃciency and make them intelligent with innovative IT solutions. Now customers demand products to assure environmental sustainability. In the past, the warning to producers of machinery was, ʻExport or Perishʼ. Now, the new dictum is, ʻInnovate or Perishʼ. N. K. Balgi formerly President & Director at Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt. Ltd. N forat Modern-day businesses grow and succeed in todayʼscorporate climate for various reasons. Some are known fortheir products, others for their services, and others for strongbrand loyalty or captivating ad campaigns. It is clear that they allhave one common factor - they all embrace innovation.Innovation is the heart of transformation underpinned byresearch and collaboration. It is equally important for theindustry to share and showcase its innovations throughpresentations and exhibitions to highlight its innovativeproducts and technologies. Therefore, the plastics industry must invest its resources inresearch and innovations. It is also important for the industry toshowcase and market its innovative products to the world viasocial media and exhibitions.

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Prof. (Dr.) N. C. Saha formerly Director at Indian Institute of Packaging Itʼs the most appropriate time to think about innovation and showcasing not only for plastics finished goods, but also for raw materials, moulds and machinery. For sheer innovation, a few raw material manufacturers have reduced the weight of their bags, thereby achieving significant cost saving in the cost of packaging. Similarly, there has been significant innovation in mould and machinery, particularly in the field of engineering plastics for not only in the automotive and white goods industry, but other applications like consumer durables as well.

The need to innovate is to be able to adapt to the businessenvironment, changing needs of the people, changing societal normsas in the case of long COVID lockdowns, and to improve products,services and business efficiencies to both combat competition and servecustomers better. The other important need for innovation is to createproducts and services that will be useful for people and help themimprove their lives. Companies that fail to innovate, fail to survive.Innovations are essential to sustain businesses and products in themarket. Disruptive innovations aim to satisfy needs in a better way,often at a better performance to price ratio. Disruptive innovations alsogive birth to whole new markets and even influence how people liveand perceive the world around them. Finally, all innovations are meantto produce greater economic outputs / gains. Because of these reasons,innovations help businesses adapt to changing needs and also fostergrowth, often even an exponential growth. In a few words, they are themeans to run the economic engine of a society. Showcasing is actually a marketing stratagem. There is the famous sayingin Hindi, “Jo dikhta hai, wo bikta hai”, meaning what has visibility,sells. Visibility improves the recall of people for a given product orservice. Showcasing the advantages of improved products and services,or the altogether new ones, are the fundamental means ofcommunicating the benefits and utility of the offerings. No matter howuseful something may be, if you have never seen it or heard of it, youwould be wary of buying it. Companies spend stupendous amounts onadvertising campaigns using multiple media and means to showcasetheir products for this very reason. Showcasing the value of productsalso inspires confidence in purchase and trust in the product, leadingto the offtake of the products and services, and realisation of profits tothe Innovationsseller. cannot be successful if they donʼt have a utility. Andinnovations need to be showcased for creating awareness of that veryvalue that the innovations offer. Rakesh Shah formerly Managing Directorat Windmöller and Hölscher India Pvt. Ltd. For any business to grow, it is important to stay ahead of the curve. Innovation is an important tool that companies should utilise to come out with state-of-the-art products and machinery that will help the customers in improving their key performance indicators (KPI). This will also help businesses to stand out in the crowded market and cater to the evolving demands. When business processes are streamlined with technology, they are less expensive, save time and more sustainable.

In todayʼs highly competitive world, innovation is consideredto be the heart and soul of growth for any business, includingpackaging. Innovation is normally understood as a means ofusing new technology, new ways of thinking to add value toan existing idea or product and to make substantial changes insociety. Innovation is often necessary for companies to adaptand overcome the challenges of change. Innovation alwaysmakes it easier to grow, regardless of the size of the businessIt is a fact that packaging is a consumer-driven industry. Dueto this, continuous innovation in packaging is required to caterto the demand of consumers and to meet the continuouschanges in market requirements. Packaging innovations arerequired for new materials, new conversion processes and newsustainable technologies for the development and growthof business. At the same time, there is also a need to showcase innovationby participating in international trade shows for promotionand to get the attention of targetted audiences and thusto get global recognition for overall business growth. Inshort, innovations and showcase of innovations, both areimportant and required to sustain in the present stiﬀ competitivemarket scenario.

A recent example of innovation by Tesla in car manufacturing and many others for two wheelers have changed the entire scenario of the automotive industry. We have also witnessed the introduction of LED lighting which has resulted in signiﬁcant savings in electricity charges and improved brightness in lighting systems. Last, but not the least, the recent innovation in robotics has changed the entire spectrum of the industry and overall logistics. Thus, innovation and showcasing of these have changed the entire character of the industry.

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This next-generation additive delivers crystal-clear, glass-like clarity to the resin. At the same time, it enables converters to process at lower temperatures, thereby slashing their energy use during production by up to 10% on average compared to conventional clarAsifiers.aresult of these energy savings, brand owners using PP clarified with Millad NX 8000 ECO can display the desired UL Environmental Claim Validation label on their injection molded parts. This helps to underscore the brand’s commitment to sustainability while also providing a decided marketing adMilladvantage.NX 8000 ECO has been recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers in the U.S. and by RecyClass in Europe for its compatibility with plastic packaging recycling. This makes the resulting clarified polypropylene a viable alternative to glass or amorphous polymers such as PC, PET, PVC and PS. As a member of the plastics industry’s long-standing “Responsible Care” initiative, Milliken also is constantly working to reduce carbon emissions related to its product portfolio. Millad NX 8000 ECO supports these emission reduction efforts. Additionally, polypropylene has the lowest density of all plastics, allowing for reduced packaging weight, lower transport costs, less waste and reduced eco-taxes where applicable.

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Rollepaal Multilayer Die Heads (REIMD): The Answer for Producing Sustainable and Cost-Saving Pipes

Kandui Offers WATERSUKKER™, an Extremely Efficient MasterbatchDesiccant Kandui Industries Pvt. Ltd. has developed an extremely efficient desiccant masterbatch WATER-SUKKER™ used to eliminate moisture at dosage as low as 0.5% from plastic material which is mainly accumulated in polymers / filler masterbatches during transportation and due to high humidity. prompt service have put Navrang Machinery among the top quality producers of lamination in the country.

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“We welcome you to join us in the movement of ʻMake in Indiaʼ led by our Honʼble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi,” says Dharmesh Kothari. Adoption of latest technology and

REIMD die heads are designed with double compression for better strength and welding of spider lines. The die head, with modular design, includes a smart and quick tool-changing mechanism along with smart centering. The easily accessible, short, round distribution channels make cleaning, when necessary, an easy task. Also, excellent skin distribution helps maximise material savings. Rollepaalʼs multilayer technology helps pipe producers to save virgin material upto 35%. This next-generation desiccant masterbatch can be used in all types of polyoleﬁn processing applications.

With experience of over 30 years in the industry by all the three Directors, and with an engineering background, have developed the in-house manufacturing facility to produce all the parts to make quality machines at competitive price.

The REIMD die heads are suitable for foam core and solid wall pipes having a process range from K57 to K67. The layer distribution is independent of melt viscosity, as there is no need for a melt ﬂow restrictor gap with diﬀerent lengths around the die circumference for correction. The design features a symmetrical split of short, round channels in each disc, preventing the melt from clogging the die head.

Navrang CapacityEnhancesMachineryItsManufacturing Navrang Machinery Pvt. Ltd., an ISO 9001:2015 certiﬁed company, located in a prominent industrial area in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is pleased to enhance its manufacturing capacity to meet the demands of its customers domestically as well as globally. The application involves woven fabric, non-woven fabric, paper, tarpaulin, pre-printed BOPP woven bags, ﬂexible packaging, technical textile, jute and many more.

Baerlocher India Additives Pvt. Ltd. Tel: +91 22 6815 7000 Email: www.baerlocher.comsales.india@baerlocher.com Key Application Sectors Pipes & Fittings | Wires & Cables | | Calendared Sheets Luxury Vinyl Tiles | PVC Flooring | PVC Tubes | Foam Boards What makes us your preferred partner? One-Stop Solution Global Leader StabilisersCalcium-basedin • Technical expertise for lead-free solutions • Customised grades developed at BRICBaerlocher Research and Innovation Centre • Quality products ensure minimal downtime • Supply reliability sets new industry standards • 70 years of expertise in PVC industry • PVC stabilizers for a range of applications • Technical services that set industry standards • PAN India presence with a network of 18 agents & 23 stock points

Kohli now shifts its focus to the forthcoming K 2022 show in Düsseldorf, Germany between 19th and 26th October where they will showcase Plutus-9one8, the new multi-process and multi-technology coating and lamination machine.

Initially supposed to be a 5-day event between 20th and 24th July, 2022 in Mumbai, the open house was further extended by 2 days to accommodate customer requests. In a period of 7 days, over 150 visitors from 8 countries witnessed the THEA-9one8 machine for the very ﬁrst time in person after having seen it virtually during various online open houses held by Kohli in 2020 and 2021.

Renewed Commitment Under a New Leadership at ECON Machinery, India Being a leader is not just about holding a position, but creating a collective consciousness that envisions

New ideologies, fresh perspectives, and an invigorating will to succeed in the new role are what leadership transition promises. And this is what ECON Machinery Pvt. Ltd., India is all set to experience under its newly appointed MD, Hari Lalani.

Hari Lalani

It culminated as Kohliʼs most successful open house since its inception 50 years ago.

Kohli Industries held their in-person open house after a 2-year hiatus. This time showcasing four machines: THEA-9one8, a state-of-the-art gravure press; Gaia-405, solventless laminator; Zeus-630, slitter rewinder and EOS-630, reversible inspection winder.

As the new MD, the main focus is on the two main nerve points of the industry. Firstly, enhancing the supply chain management of spare parts and, secondly, planning things in advance so that all aspects of the business run smoothly. He wishes to ensure that ECON provides the best strategic support to its customers and business partners and ensures that these two major aspects of their business are handled with utmost eﬃciency.

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In addition, 45 students and 5 professors from two printing technology institutes received a personal walk-through of all four machines followed by a questionanswer session on the printing industry with Kaku Kohli, CEO of Kohli Industries.

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Kohliʼs In-person Open House Receives Immense Response

POLYMERS Communiqué  June - July 202234 a brighter, successful and responsible future. And this is what the new leadership at ECON Machinery Pvt. Ltd., India promises. As Hari Lalani takes charge of the proceedings as the new Managing Director with a positive vigour and will, the management is looking at a whole new dimension of leading by example. From supporting the ʻMake-in-Indiaʼ policy to providing world-class products and services to its customers across the globe. In his new role, Hari Lalani is looking forward to holding the mantle and taking the legacy forward while keeping the essence of this organisation intact. Coupled with a sense of responsibility and his own ideas of how he wishes to take ECON forward, Hari Lalani says, “We want to make ECON a truly global company while keeping our local footings strong. We believe in the ʻMake-in-Indiaʼ ideology and make a global impact by providing the best quality products and premium back-end services.” He sees huge potential in the industry and he opines that if things are done right, then the sky is the limit.

XXXXXXX POLYMERS Communiqué  June - July 202236 FEATURE STORY Innovation is All About Joining the Dots Diﬀerently! How true! To add, our industry is excellent here...fathoming the need or a situation, our industry rallies around and is motivated to excel. This ʻFeature Storyʼ clearly outlines this tenacity with innovations across product, process, thought, service, price, reach and more! These clearly evident undertones in this journey of success are well captured in this edition. Come October, and the industry would witness K 2022. We need such platforms to showcase our innovations, donʼt we? On your mark, get set, go... The June, 2022 travel of the POLYMERS Communiqué team to Europe gave us a good insight into some of the solutions that would enthrall the visitors to this K! Weʼve compiled a part of them for the delight of the readers of POLYMERS Communiqué! Update A Pre

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Thomas Franken, Project Director K, Plastics and Rubber, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, Germany along with Manish Chawla, Publisher, POLYMERS Communiqué.

Global Media at the Pre-K 2022 Meet.

Between 19th and 22nd June, 2022, the team at Messe Düsseldorf put out a well-curated event highlighting the plans of some of the leading companies and what they would showcase at the upcoming K to the global media.

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An38 Update from Düsseldorf

The Messe Düsseldorf Fairgrounds and the nostalgic ʻMesse Ostʼ station carry the imprint of many a visitors who have contributed to the growth of the plastics industry globally.

POLYMERS Communiqué was delighted to be a part of this! As expected, the companies rose to the situation with sustainability, circular economy, recycling and related forming the guiding principles of most businesses!

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The other facets touched upon included the Ukraine-Russia war and its impact, the issues related to supply chain, changing of trajectory from linear to circular, increasing cost of procurement due to broken supply chains, role of digitisation in circular economy, challenges of meeting the rising demand of plastics and much more. On a speciﬁc question on circularity milestones that the world can say they achieve in the coming times, the group shared that the need for a better and more precise matrix on circularity for better progress reports would be crucial. Another barometer being the progress in recycled content. This round table talk set the tone for the upcoming, interesting 3 days to understand the vision and mission of exhibiting companies at K 2022!　 L to R: Boris Engelhardt of the Association of Germany Rubber Manufacturing Industry, Ingemar Bühler of Plastics Europe, Petra Cullmann of Messe Düsseldorf, Thorsten Kühmann of VDMA and EUROMAP and Ulrich Reifenhäuser of Reifenhäuser Group.

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Round Table Talk Sets the Tone

The K Preview 2022 Meet was attended by over 70 media representatives across the globe, clearly indicating the vibrancy of K and its importance to the global markets.

The event kick-started with an interesting interactive ʻRound Table Talkʼ with representatives of the supporting organisations of K 2022 and Messe Düsseldorf. While it shared varied perspectives, it emphasised on the 3 important zones for this K - namely, climate protection, circular economy and digitisation. This opening session of the meet had an eminent head table comprising of Petra Cullmann of Messe Düsseldorf, Boris Engelhardt of the Association of Germany Rubber Manufacturing Industry, Ingemar Bühler of Plastics Europe, Thorsten Kühmann of VDMA

The K Preview 2022 Meet

The event kickstarted with an interesting interactive ʻRound Table Talkʼ. While it shared varied perspectives, it emphasised on the 3 important zones for this K - namely, climate protection, circular economy and to-face meetings and the joy of reducing restrictions. She highlighted that after K 2019, there were no international shows. People, thus, are keen to attend an in-person event, witness the latest developments and transact business. At the same time, she emphasised that a lot of care and precaution was being taken at the fairgrounds. HEPA ﬁlters in all the halls and the congress rooms was one such initiative. She also shared that K is fortunate to have no date change and follow its usual cycle. 1,75,000 m2 for 3,000+ exhibitors from 60+ countries are clearly an indication of the importance of K.

Using Sustainability as a Success Driver, Beneﬁtting from Digitalisation, Increasing ProductivityReifenhäuserService shows how customers can get the best out of their Reifenhäuser products and increase their productivity with rework solutions, modiﬁcations, training programmes and digital services.

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Bernd Reifenhäuser, CEO of the Reifenhäuser Group, explains, “The world and our industry are facing major challenges. There is uncertainty, disorientation and unanswered questions on many topics. And yet they will not tolerate any delay. Now is the time to act and turn challenges into opportunities. We have know-how for this as well as great, immediately applicable solutions in our luggage, with which we enable our customers and partners to do so.”

Under this yearʼs Reifenhäuser motto, ʻThe Time is Nowʼ, the extrusion specialists will show producers of ﬁlms and nonwovens valuable solutions!

The component specialists of the Reifenhäuser Extrusion Systems business unit will additionally present their portfolio at two other exhibition booths. In Hall 11 (C16), everything revolves around screws, barrels and extruders - and why, especially for processing recycled material, highperformance wear protection is essential for reliability and high economic eﬃciency.

The main booth with approximately 1,200 square metres is located in Hall 17 (C22) and impressively showcases the Reifenhäuser Blown Film, Cast Sheet Coating and Reicoﬁl business units.

The Reifenhäuser Group will be represented at three of its own booths and one joint booth in Duesseldorf.

From the Exhibition Booth to the Reifenhäuser Technology Centre

A special highlight for visitors is the opportunity to additionally participate in the in-house exhibition at the TechnologyReifenhäuserCentre.

In addition to its own booths, Reifenhäuser will also be present as a partner of the R-Cycle initiative as part of a joint pavilion on the open-air site in the so-called Circular Economy Forum (CE 07).

With the help of machine exhibits, visual presentations and concrete solutions for end products, visitors will learn, among other things, how they can manufacture fully recyclable products economically, process recyclates safely, increase their output and network the entire production without becoming dependent on systems, specialists or manufacturers.

Reifenhäuser Highlights

In Hall 1 (D91), Reifenhäuser Extrusion Systems will showcase its innovations for ﬂat dies and coextrusion blocks and their perfectly coordinated interaction for maximum productivity.

A special highlight for visitors to the Reifenhäuser trade fair booths is the opportunity to additionally participate in the in-house exhibition on 20th, 21st and 24th October at the Reifenhäuser Technology Centre.

Under this yearʼs Reifenhäuser motto, ʻThe Time is Nowʼ, the extrusion specialists will show producers of ﬁlms and nonwovens valuable solutions for the three major topics of the industry: sustainability, digitalisation and productivity.

R-Cycle: Sustainability Meets Digitalisation in the Circular Economy Forum

To ensure smooth production even after purchase,

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Another novelty at the K booth is the small solEX NG, which completes the high-speed extruder series for pipe extrusion at its smallest size.

At the K, battenfeld-cincinnati will visualise its complete line competence for the ﬁrst time by unveiling the new, consistent design of its pipe extrusion lines. Another novelty at the K booth is the small solEX NG.

battenfeld-cincinnati oﬀers complete lines for the pipe industry to cover an enormous diversity of applications, ranging from drip irrigation in agriculture right up to large-diameter pipes for water management. Both these extremes will be shown at the K booth. In large-diameter pipes, a new record has actually been set. The ﬁrst lines to produce pipes up to 2,700 mm in diameter have been delivered.

Water Management and New Design for the Pipe Industry

Ideal Extrusion Solutions for Ecofriendly Products It turns out, that for the production of environmentally-friendly ﬂoor coverings made of PP, the Multi-Touch

On Course Towards Fully Automatic Extrusion Lines Impressive examples are the systems developed by battenfeld-cincinnati for pipe and sheet production and presented at this yearʼs K. Fast dimension change (FDC) is a system which enables changes of pipe dimensions within a wide range of diameters at the push of a button during production. Automatic adjustment of the flat-sheet die and the roll stack, as well as the roll compensation system, also simplifies the operation and increases the efficiency in production.

roll stack from battenfeld-cincinnati is very suitable. This was clearly demonstrated in practical use by several first customers. This unique roll stack, equipped with up to nine cooling rolls for pre-calibration and re-calibration, ensures a long phase of intense contact between the board and the cooling rolls after the melt has left the flat die. Yet not only for floor coverings, but also for manufacturing refrigerator panels or other surface panels made of PS or PP, the roll stack is in demand internationally and already being used in many countries.

At the K, battenfeld-cincinnati will unveil the new complete line standardised design, with which all pipe extrusion lines will be presented from 2023 onwards in the battenfeld-cincinnati corporate colours. The functionality of the new design is the most important attractive feature: optimal accessibility and user-friendliness including easy cleaning features are the main attributes.

From Individual Components to Turnkey Systems

Complete Lines for the Entire Extrusion Industry

At the K, battenfeld-cincinnati will visualise its complete line competence for the first time by unveiling the new, consistent design of its pipe extrusion lines, this yearʼs winner of the coveted IF “WeAward.are presenting extrusion equipment in Düsseldorf this year which meets our customersʼ demands for concepts offering energy efficiency, space-saving footprints, low maintenance, flexibility and high performance,” the groupʼs Managing Director and CEO, Gerold Schley emphasises.

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Innovative Technologies for a Sustainable Future

SIKORA Measuring Device SIKORA has developed its own tool to calculate possible saving potential in terms of material, production time, costs and CO2 emissions which will be presented for the ﬁrst time to a broad audience at the K.　 The focus of SIKORAʼs trade show appearance at K 2022 (Hall 10, Booth F14), is the world premiere of two new models of the CENTERWAVE 6000 family. Also new will be the PURITY ADVANCED.SCANNER

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Also new will be the PURITY SCANNER ADVANCED with three optical cameras and one X-ray camera for highest performance in inspection and sorting of plastic pellets. In addition, visitors are invited to inspect and analyse their pellets live and on-site with the laboratory testing device PURITY CONCEPT V. As savings are part of the SIKORA technologies, visitors will learn how they can save material, costs and CO2 in their extrusion line. With the world premiere of the CENTERWAVE 6000/1200, a new model is now available that speciﬁcally covers diameter ranges from 250 to 1,200 mm. The CENTERWAVE 6000/1200 thus meets the demands of large-diameter pipe manufacturers. “The new model can be easily integrated into the production line thanks to its slim design and is particularly suitable for extrusion lines in which pipe diameters of up to 1,000 and 1,200 mm are produced,” says Christian Schalich, Head of Sales - Hose & Tube, SIKORA AG. In-line, the system supports immediate centering, seamless, reliable quality control and optional automatic control.

At K, SIKORA presents for the ﬁrst time the CENTERWAVE 6000 for pipe diameters from 250 to 1,200 mm. The focus of SIKORAʼs trade show appearance at K 2022 (Hall 10, Booth F14), is the world premiere of two new models of the CENTERWAVE 6000 family for the measurement of pipes by means of millimeter wave technology already early in the extrusion process.

PURITY SCANNER SIKORA offers the PURITY SCANNER ADVANCED, a modular system for flexible optical online inspection and sorting of plastic material. “Even the smallest, critical contamination is reliably detected and sorted out by the system. Both the detection and the ejection behaviour of contaminated pellets are perfectly coordinated,” explains Ralf Kulenkampff, Head of Sales - Plastics, SIKORA AG. Thanks to the modular concept, different camera types can be used depending on the inspected

SIKORA Showcases

material. In addition to optical 25 µm high-resolution cameras, which detect black specks and discolourations, an X-ray camera can be installed to detect metallic contamination.

At the K, SIKORA presents for the ﬁrst time the CENTERWAVE 6000/250, for smaller tube diameters from 50 to 250 mm. It enables 100% measurement of the wall thickness, as well as the determination of diameter and ovality for tubes with wall thicknesses from 1.5 mm due to its automatic adjustment of the rotation speed.

“Additionally, the companyʼs webbased software solution ʻmyConnectʼ plays a central role in presenting critical data and decision making information in real time. Additionally, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is driving the digitisation and implementation of AI-supported systems through an IoT platform that combines all functions,” states Dr. Thorsten Thümen.

Presenting a total of eight full-electric machines under the ʻAct! Sustainablyʼ slogan, four will be showcased on the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag stand (Hall 15, D22) and a further four at the VDMAʼs Circular Economy Area, Sepro (Hall 12, Booth A36), ONI (Hall 10, Booth F45) and Pagès (Hall 13). the packaging market will be the global unveiling of a new high speed machine series at K 2022. Named PAC-E and initially targeted at packaging applications requiring a medium clamp force, Dr. Thorsten Thümen brieﬂy described PAC-E as a fusion of features from the El-Exis platform and IntElect series. Yet with a brand new injection unit speciﬁcally developed for high speed packaging applications.

“We are focusing on the global expansion of the IntElect platform, which will open up additional ﬁelds of application,” explained Dr. Thorsten Thümen. Indicative of the importance of the packaging market at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, Dr. Thorsten Thümen announced a corresponding expansion in this area. Based upon the El-Exis SP platform, this includes future delivery of a ʻservoʼ variant equipped with servo pumps in the medium and high clamping force range to further enhance energy-eﬃciency, as well as additional supplementation of process engineering equipment packages.

At the K-Preview, Dr. Thorsten Thümen, Senior Director Technology, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, gave a clear indication of the upcoming product innovations that will feature as exhibits, drawing upon the successes of the companyʼs all-electric injection moulding machine portfolio.

Simultaneously, the company continues to drive forward its in-house

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Continuing the All-electric Injection Moulding Machinerydevelopment of automation solutions.

The most platformnewpackagingdevelopmentexcitingforthemarketwillbetheglobalunveilingofahighspeedmachineseriesatK2022.NamedPAC-E,itisafusionoffeaturesfromtheEl-ExisandIntElectseries.

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The SAM (Sumitomo (SHI) Demag. Automation. Machine.) robotics concept ﬁrst unveiled last year comprised the SAM-C. A linear 4-axis robot with cartesian kinematics for standard applications to complement the longstanding cooperation with Sepro and its linear 4-axis SDR. A new addition is an innovative variant of the SAM robot. Designed for more complex requirements, it combines the linear axis system with other technologies. “The SAM models are our proprietary automation products. The design, software and servo motor technology comes from our company,” emphasised the Senior Director Technology. Setting the Sustainability Example Presenting a total of eight full-electric machines under the ʻAct! Sustainablyʼ slogan, four will be showcased on the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag stand (Hall 15, D22) and a further four at the VDMAʼs Circular Economy Area, Sepro (Hall 12, Booth A36), ONI (Hall 10, Booth F45) and Pagès (Hall 13).

“Mankind is facing enormous challenges. In addition to acute crises, we need to overcome long-term challenges such as protecting the climate, nature and resources and thus safeguarding our livelihoods,” said CEO of Covestro AG, Dr. Markus Steilernann.

Covestro has developed the ʻCQʼ concept. The brand suﬃx stands for ʻCircular Intelligenceʼ and indicates the alternative raw material base for the companyʼs products if it is at least 25 per cent. Among the ﬁrst ʻCQʼ products is Desmodur® CQ. Polyurethane foams based on Desmodur CQ are used, for example, in upholstered furniture, mattresses and thermal insulation.

Covestro Presents Possibilities With Circular Plastics for Green Growth Markets

2022, Covestro will showcase the possibilities of particularly sustainable plastics for the world and tomorrowʼs growth markets.

Hermann-Josef Dörholt, Global Head of the Performance Materials segment of Covestro AG, emphasised the great importance of recycling technologies in order to really close loops: “Using various approaches, we can speciﬁcally recover the raw materials we need for the production of our plastics. In addition to the established mechanical recycling of polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyurethane, we are focusing primarily on chemical recycling for this purpose.”

Moving Away from Fossil Resources Covestro primarily uses mass-balanced, renewable precursors and plastics waste as alternative raw materials, as well as green electricity. To realise its vision of a circular economy and achieve its ambitious climate targets, the company is also focusing on the future supply of ʻgreenʼ hydrogen and the development of innovative recycling technologies. All these measures help conserve fossil resources and avoid CO2 emissions. In the long term, Covestro aims to oﬀer all its products in a climate-neutral version. By 2030, the company plans to invest around EUR one billion in circular economy projects. To achieve net zero emissions, Covestro also expects to invest between EUR 250 million and EUR 600 million by 2030.

Under the motto, ʻCrafting Connections With Youʼ, Covestro intends to establish new collaborations with customers and partners and strengthen existing ties at booth A 75 in Hall 6 at K 2022. ʻCrafting Connections With Youʼ Under the motto, ʻCrafting Connections With Youʼ, Covestro intends to establish new collaborations with customers and partners and strengthen existing ties at booth A 75 in Hall 6 at K 2022 as well as on a digital platform.

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“This can be achieved if business and society consistently orient themselves towards the circular economy. Plastics are indispensable on this long journey, and Covestro is pleased to contribute particularly sustainable new products and materials to this end, tailored to the customer needs of today and tomorrow. Together with our partners, this is how we intend to seize the immense opportunities for sustainable growth.”

or electric cars: silicones make innovative technologies and problem-solving approaches possible that contribute to reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in many sectors,” said Robert Gnann, referring to electromobility as an example. Modern electric cars contain up to four times more silicone than conventional vehicles with combustion engines. “For example, thermally conductive silicone compounds ensure that the heat generated by the battery and power electronics can dissipate unhindered, which considerably increases the performance of such components and extends their service life,” he said, adding: “If we want to meet the climate targets agreed upon, we have to signiﬁcantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the coming years. This will only be possible if we consistently make use of the opportunities aﬀorded by high-performance materials, such as silicones, for the development of sustainable technologies.”

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The Group will give live demonstrations of how this ready-to-use blend can be processed on an ENGEL injection-moulding machine each trade show day.

“Whether wind or solar power, building

WACKER Presents

Also celebrating their premiere will be polymer binders which WACKER produces using a climate-friendly method.

Lemon squeezer made of SILMIX® eco R plus TS 40002 (design: LÉKUÉ). This food-grade compound is formulated with one of WACKERʼs siliconebiomethanol-basednewrubberproducts.

“With the global expansion of our production capacities for solid and liquid silicone rubber, we want to oﬀer the best-possible support to key sectors such as the energy, automotive and medical technology ﬁelds, which depend on high-value materials like silicones,” he added.

At K 2022, WACKER will be welcoming the trade show visitors at its usual spot - Booth A10 in Hall 6. Under the motto ʻThinking Beyondʼ, numerous product innovations will make their debut.

Silicone- and Polymer-based Products for Sustainable Applicationsinsulation

Thinking Beyond - WACKER at K 2022 At K 2022, WACKER will be welcoming the trade show visitors at its usual spot - Booth A10 in Hall 6. Under the motto ʻThinking Beyondʼ, numerous product innovations will make their debut: biomethanol-based silicones, self-adhesive liquid silicone rubber grades for hard / soft hybrid parts made of polycarbonate, silicone resins for the manufacture of heat-stable moulded parts and silicone-based additives for polyethylene moulding compounds. Also celebrating their premiere will be polymer binders which WACKER produces using a climate-friendly method that conserves resources with the aid of renewable acetic acid.

Robert Gnann, President of the WACKER SILICONES business division, outlined this yearʼs tradeshow oﬀerings and presented the chemical groupʼs growth targets. Due to the rising demand for silicones, WACKER will invest over € 100 million in the expansion of production capacities for both solid and liquid silicone rubber, over the coming years. “These investments will particularly focus on high-value speciality silicone grades, which industry urgently requires for the development of innovative products and technologies,” emphasised Robert Gnann.

The Group is considering expanding its production capacity for pyrogenic silica, too. WACKER is one of the few silicone manufacturers that produce this ﬁller required for formulating HCR themselves. “While our competitors are increasingly withdrawing from this market, we will systematically invest in new capacity,” conveyed Robert Gnann.

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“Make plastic green - with high quality and eﬃciency.” This is KraussMaﬀeiʼs slogan at K 2022 in Düsseldorf.

By 2030, KraussMaﬀei will achieve a corporate carbon footprint of zero - all plants worldwide will be operated in a CO2-neutral manner.

The KraussMaﬀei Slogan

“Make plastic green - with high quality and eﬃciency.”

“In line with our motto ʻWe make plastic greenʼ, we aim to be a leading global supplier of sustainable solutions for the plastics processing industry by 2025 - with increasingly sustainable production. That is our aspiration. Thatʼs what we measure ourselves against,” says CEO of KraussMaffei Group, Dr. Michael Ruf. Customers have already recycled more than one million tonne of plastics with the help of their KraussMaffei systems. To this end, KraussMaffei offers its customers state-of-the-art recycling technologies and digital solutions - ideal for the business models of our time. Digitalisation Makes the Difference in the Circular Economy “Digital solutions make the circular economy substantially more efficient

This is KraussMaffeiʼs slogan at K 2022 in Düsseldorf. Also being premiered at K is the newly designed polyurethane mixing precisionMixhead.head than before.” This was emphasised by Nadine Despineux, Executive VicePresident Digital & Service Solutions at KraussMaffei. At K 2022, therefore, KraussMaffei is showing not only the machine hardware required for this, but also new digital solutions with which maximum savings can be achieved for both energy consumption and the CO2 Tradefootprint.showvisitors at K can experience the entire material cycle, from an insulin pen cap to an automotive component, at the KraussMaffei booth.

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“The world of plastics is changing,” states Xiaojun Cui, KraussMaffeiʼs Executive Vice-President New Machines Business, in his KraussMaffspeech.ei is responding to this trend and now offers its European and North American customers two additional injection moulding machine series: the precisionMolding and the precisionMoldingpowerMolding. is the basic, allelectric PX series machine with reduced number of options, while powerMolding is the counterpart of KraussMaffeiʼs proven hydraulic GX series. Live at the KraussMaffei trade show booth, they will demonstrate sustainable solutions for the toy and automotive industries. Another highlight from the area of new technologies for customer value at the KraussMaffei trade show booth is the new DCIM process (Direct Compounding Injection Moulding), with which 30 to 50 per cent of material costs can be saved. Also being premiered at K is the newly designed polyurethane mixing head precisionMixhead. Its compact, yet particularly service-friendly design as well as weight reduction of up to 20% makes it easier to handle.

Additive Manufacturing by KraussMaﬀei Dr. Michael Ruf announced another world premiere: “KraussMaﬀei is opening up additive manufacturing technology for industrial

Series: precisionMolding and powerMolding

Towards a Sustainable Future With Plastics the Styrenics portfolio in packaging and construction.

“At K 2022, our theme is ʻGo!CreateWelcome to Our Plastics Journeyʼ,” says Dr. Martin Jung, President Performance Materials, BASF, “At our booth in Hall 5, C21/D21, we will show products and solutions and more than that we want to give insights in our concepts and plans.” The Plastics Journey consists of three phases which represent the lifecycle of plastics: MAKE, USE and RECYCLE.

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RECYCLE: BASF Solutions Improve the Recycling Methods of Plastics To advance the RECYCLE phase of the Plastics Journey, BASF oﬀers several product packages that pursue and expand all existing recycling methods.

While the BASF subsidiary trinamiX offers innovative mobile near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy solutions for sorting and identifying different types of plastic waste, BASFʼs IrgaCycle™ is a new range of additive solutions that improves the mechanical recycling of plastics. For chemical recycling, BASF offers a variety of products containing raw materials obtained via ChemCycling™. To complete the recycling methods, the BASF booth (Hall 5, C21/D21) also features the certified compostable biopolymer ecovio®: It supports organic recycling of food waste and food-soiled packaging thus increasing the diversion of food waste from landfill and incineration.

MAKE: BASF Solutions Improve How Plastics are Made At K 2022, BASF will present solutions to track and reduce the Product Carbon Footprint along the entire value chain of diﬀerent industries.

At K 2022, the BASF theme is ʻGo!Create - Welcome to Our Plastics Journeyʼ; Hall 5, C21/D21.

BASF Accelerates Journey

USE: BASF Solutions Improve the Performance of Plastics At K 2022, BASF will show several examples of plastics being true performance materials for sustainability: from safe and durable polyamides for high-voltage components within the e-mobility charging infrastructure to enabling a green miniature circuit breaker (MCB) for the E&E business that uses a 100% recycled PA6 based compound using pyrolysis oil from end-of-life tyres - without any compromise on the MCBʼs robustness.

BASF will also showcase a number of solutions to reduce the Product Carbon Footprint using renewable or recycled feedstock like in the case of

Another strong focus will be on digital and data-driven value chain models that help BASFʼs customers transform towards a CO2 neutral future. In this area, BASF has introduced an industry-leading digital application to calculate the CO2 emissions of around 45,000 BASF sales products.

“We will demonstrate our capabilities and thoughts at K 2022 exhibiting numerous co-creation projects with partners and customers from industries like Automotive, Construction, E&E, Packaging and Consumer,” Dr. Martin Jung adds. BASF has committed to reducing CO2 emissions by 25% by 2030 and reaching net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

LANXESS Focus On Electromobility and Sustainability Under the Motto ʻQuality will present material developments as well as new processes and technologies at its 700-square-metre booth C76 ‒ C78 in Hall 6. In addition, sustainable products and system solutions for the rubber and polyurethane industries will be on display, as well as colourants and intermediates for the polymer sector.

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One example here is Tepex dynalite Scopeblue 813, which has just been launched on the market and is produced from flax fibres and polylactic acid. Also on show will be a Tepex dynalite with a polyamide 6 matrix that is produced starting from ʻgreenʼ cyclohexane and therefore consists of well over 80 per cent sustainable raw Anothermaterials.focus is on tailored solutions for the increased requirements in electric vehicles, for example in the powertrain or charging infrastructure. Here, plastic components are often exposed to higher temperatures and at the same time very strong electrical currents and voltages. Plastic connectors, for example, must remain electrically insulating under these conditions and must not allow creepage current to occur. LANXESS has developed a new halogen-free flame-retardant and hydrolysis-stabilised PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) compound for these high-voltage connectors. In addition, sustainable products and system solutions for the rubber and polyurethane industries

LANXESSʼ focus topics for this yearʼs trade fair are electromobility and sustainability.

will be exhibiting at K 2022 in Duesseldorf, the worldʼs largest trade fair for plastics and rubber, under the motto ʻQuality Worksʼ. From 19th to 26th October, the speciality chemicals company will present material developments as well as new processes and technologies for the plastics industry at its 700-square-metre booth C76 ‒ C78 in Hall 6.

LANXESSʼ focus topics for this yearʼs trade fair are electromobility and Anothersustainability.focusis on tailored solutions for the increased requirements in electric vehicles. will be on display, as well as colourants and intermediates for the polymer sector.

The High Performance Materials business unit focuses on sustainable material and lightweight solutions. Main areas are materials and component concepts for consistent lightweight construction in the future market of electromobility - for example, lightweight structural components based on the continuous ﬁbre-reinforced composites of the Tepex brand in the ﬁeld of batteries for passenger cars. Furthermore, the business unit will present new Tepex composites based on recyclates or bio-based raw materials.

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Climate protection and the circular economy are two of the main topics at this yearʼs K. “These challenges require a global effort. We assume responsibility for our climate, society and the limited natural resources we have,” says Hans-Peter Hauck, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Röhm. Sustainability is an integral part of Röhmʼs business strategy. As one of the worldʼs leading manufacturers in the methacrylate business, Röhm has set itself the goal of climate-neutral production and zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. A first milestone on this journey is the ʻTrack 2030ʼ initiative with the goal of significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions, which result from the production or sale of Röhm products.

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“High-performance plastics can make a signiﬁcant contribution to managing the challenges we face,” explains HansPeter Hauck. PLEXIGLAS is sustainable by design: PMMA moulding compounds are not only easy to recycle, but their extraordinary weather resistance means that they are very durable, and thus help to save resources. In addition, PLEXIGLAS moulding compounds are integral to sustainable applications.

Röhmʼs PLEXIGLAS® Compounds Materials for Contemporary and Sustainable Design

Focus topics from PLEXIGLAS moulding compounds at the K 2022 trade fair:  PLEXIGLAS Optical HT: Lighting solutions with higher heat deﬂection temperature. PLEXIGLAS moulding compounds: Taillights as a brand statement. Impact-resistant PLEXIGLAS special moulding compounds: Robust materials for vehicle fronts. PLEXIGLAS for household goods: Attractive design and smart

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Röhmʼsfunctions.　focustopics from PLEXIGLAS® moulding compounds at the K 2022 trade fair, at Hall 6, Booth E29, include PLEXIGLAS Optical HT, PLEXIGLAS moulding compounds, Impact-resistant PLEXIGLAS special moulding compounds and PLEXIGLAS for household goods.

PLEXIGLAS® moulding compounds turn household goods into design objects: Highquality surface finishes, light design or hidden displays using the black panel effect mean our products integrate special functions while simultaneously ensuring the visual properties are Renhanced.öhmGmbH - with its PLEXIGLAS® moulding compounds - is one of the pioneers who have regularly exhibited at K since its inception in 1952. Standard and special moulding compounds enable many innovative applications in the automotive and lighting industry and household goods sector. The business unit will present its growing portfolio of these products at its stand in Hall 6, Booth E 29, at K 2022, 19th - 26th October in VisitorsDüsseldorf.tothe booth can see the custom materials for various application areas for themselves. For example PLEXIGLAS, the brand polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) from Röhm is an extremely diverse plastic that offers excellent light transmittance and extraordinary weather resistance. It is also lightweight, has the highest surface hardness of any thermoplastic material, can be processed using all thermoplastic methods and enables high reproduction accuracy. With 15 production sites around the world, Röhm is a reliable global partner and is actively expanding its capacity, both in production and in technical service in all relevant regions.

bio-based PTT. The S-SBR tyres, made from bio-based butadiene, improve fuel and energy efficiency from their low rolling resistance while reducing the microplastics generation of tyres. Elements from Asahi Kaseiʼs Healthy Car Portfolio are implemented to protect the automotive interior from the spread of pathogens via antimicrobial fabrics. A CO₂ sensor can monitor CO₂ levels in the cabin to maintain optimal air quality while reducing energy usage and protecting the cabin from children or pets left behind. In addition, semitransparent and backlit fabrics as well as plastic optical fibres allow for customised ambient lighting inside the vehicle, while the sustainable textiles and foams equip seats with a new level of comfort. Through full collaboration with European and American sites of Group company Sage Automotive Interiors, an abundant line-up of automotive interior fabric is showcased, enabling higher customisation of the interior compared to the first AKXY™. The functions of the door and canopy open / close touch solutions and the heated seats are achieved in collaboration with UltraSense Systems, Inc., a company in which Asahi Kasei Corporate Venture Capital has invested, as well as other companies.

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The AKXY2 concept car demonstrates the cross-divisional expertise of Asahi Kasei throughout the entire value chain, from raw materials and production technologies to the usage of recycled and recyclable materials, while addressing the changing regulations and evolving needs of car users. Virtually everything that can been seen, touched or felt in the vehicle is either manufactured or codeveloped by Asahi Kasei. The concept of the vehicle is driven by a theme of “3 Sʼs”: Sustainability, Satisfaction and Society. From textiles to elastomers, Asahi Kasei materials that can contribute to a lower carbon footprint are integrated into the vehicle. The interior surfaces are covered by Dinamica®, a premium microﬁbre suede partially made of recycled polyester, and Sage Automotive Interiors can also provide other sustainable fabrics utilising raw materials that range from recycled PET, bio-based PET, natural blends, and ocean waste. The vehicle seats are cushioned by Cubit™, a 3D mesh material made of PET and partially Celebrates Years Next Generation Concept Car ʻAKXY2™ʼ

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Asahi Kasei, a diversiﬁed Japanese multinational company, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its establishment on 25th May, 1922. In unison, the organisation announces the release of a next generation concept car, AKXY2™ (pronounced ʻax-eeʼ).

Virtually everything that can been seen, touched or felt in the vehicle is either manufactured or codeveloped by Asahi Kasei. The concept of the vehicle is driven by a theme of “3 Sʼs”: releaseAsahiSatisfactionSustainability,andSociety.Kaseiannouncestheofanextgenerationconceptcar,AKXY2™.

Kingfa Sci.& Tech Co. Ltd is headquartered in Guangzhou Science City, China. Its main business is scientific research, production, sales and service of high-performance new materials. Its products cover modified plastics, special engineering plastics, fine chemical materials, fully biodegradable plastics, woodplastic materials, carbon fibre and its composite materials etc. The annual sales volume is close to 2.5 million tonnes of modified plastics, and the sales revenue exceeds Euro 6 billion. It is a national enterprise technology centre recognised by the National Development and Reform Commission. It has industry-leading technical strength in the development and industrialisation of new materials for the automotive, home appliances, power tools, IT, OA and other fields. After nearly 30 years of development, there are eight R&D centres and production bases in China, and R&D centres and production bases in India, the United States and Germany, respectively, to serve customers nearby.

The Kingfa Success Story Going Global and Sustainable

Kingfa Technology demonstrated the future development of carbon reduction targets, carbon neutrality plans and future action plans, and showcased new materials, new applications and new solutions for the electric vehicle industry. facing the media, Kingfa Technology conducted in-depth discussions and interactions with various media on the development trend of the industry and the demand for plastics in future travel. During this period, Kingfa Technology demonstrated the future development of carbon reduction targets, carbon neutrality plans and future action plans, and showcased new materials, new applications and new solutions for the electric vehicle industry. In the future, Kingfa will focus on social responsibility, green life, sustainable development etc. Kingfa is willing to cooperate with upstream and downstream, and strive to create a sustainable and safe future for mankind.

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On 22nd June, 2022, Kingfa Technology was invited to participate in the 2022 media conference (K-preview) of the worldʼs largest exhibition in the plastics industry, the K station. The media conference has received extensive attention and participation from all walks of life, and media from all over the world participated in the report.

As a leading company in the industry,

Altair will exhibit at K in October, 2022 in Hall 8b Booth H28.

POLYMERS Communiqué  June - July 202258 UpdateA Pre Simulation and AI-driven Plastics Engineering Solutions for a Sustainable Plastics Value Chain Altair, a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), is a veteran in manufacturing and material knowledge, and enables a digitised description and evaluation of the product development process and material cycle. The Altair product portfolio offers solutions for holistic, sustainable product development, enabling the plastics industry to:  Substitute materials.  Increase recycled material usage rates.  Assess and reduce carbon footprint. Altair provides the broadest offering for the digital transformation of the plastics engineering value chain, helping industry organisations to achieve their sustainability and climate protection goals. Altairʼs toolset includes:  Material Data Availability: Consistent and comprehensive material data and database infrastructure knowhow for better decision-making.  Virtual Material Modelling: Lets users handle all complexities to represent true material nature.  Design for Sustainability Processes: Workflows for lightweight design and material substitution that enable sustainable design.  Manufacturing Process Simulation: (i.e., for injection moulding) To optimise production steps and achieve desired product quality.

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Altair Presents Sustainability and Climate Protection Through Digitalisation Integrative Simulation: For accurate performance prediction. Digital Twin Software: To improve plant, machine and product design.

K 2022ʼs themes reﬂect Altairʼs motivation to be the premier development enabler for organisations in the plastics industry who need new solutions to meet circular economy and climate sustainability goals. Knowing that investing in digitisation means investing for success, the plastics industry needs tools for the complete product development process and beyond. Sustainable product development is becoming indispensable, as is material reduction and material substitution. These forces bring more climate-friendly material alternatives to the forefront of the plastics value chain.

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Altair will exhibit at K in October, 2022 in Hall 8b Booth H28.　 K 2022ʼs themes reﬂect Altairʼs motivation to be the premier development enabler for organisations in the plastics industry who need new solutions to meet circular economy and climate sustainability goals.

It was between 15th and 16th June, 2022, that the team at EMG onboarded media from around the world to hear out what 13 companies had to say. In the ambience of a ship, immense knowledge was shared as companies laid bare their plans for the upcoming K 2022 and beyond as their vision for POLYMERStomorrow!Communiquéwasdelightedtobeapartofthisinvite! POLYMERS Communiqué  June - July 202260 An Update from Rotterdam

Visit us at the K fair in Düsseldorf, 19th to 26th October, 2022: Hall 6 / Booth 6D28.

Marcela Villegas, Director Commercial Product Management EMEA, INEOS Styrolution said, “Our Luran S ECO B products are to my knowledge the ﬁrst bio-attributed ASA materials in the market. We are excited that these products will help us and our customers to meet our respective sustainability targets. I encourage interested customers to talk to us about these new options.”

INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has announced the introduction of the companyʼs ﬁrst sustainable ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate) solution. INEOS Styrolutionʼs Luran® S material is now also available as Luran S ECO with up to 50% bio-attributed content.

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INEOS Styrolution Introduces

LCA analyses that the new Luran S ECO B products will oﬀer up to 58% carbon footprint reduction when compared to the respective fossil-based products, depending on the selected Luran S grade. The bio-attribution process is certiﬁed by ISCC PLUS. Production of Luran S ECO B is at INEOS Styrolutionʼs plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

Visit us at the K fair in Düsseldorf, 19th to 26th October, 2022: Hall 6 / Booth 6D28.

Sustainable Styrenics Products With Superior Weathering Resistance Based on Bio-attributionOur

The longevity resulting from its UV resistance can be considered a ﬁrst step towards being a sustainable product. True sustainability is now coming with the material being based on bio-attributed content. Options with up to 50% bio-attributed content are available.

Luran S ECO B products are to my knowledge the ﬁrst bio-attributed ASA materials in the market. We are excited that these products will help us and our customers to meet our respective sustainability targets. I encourage interested customers to talk to us about these new options.

Luran S is a family of products for very demanding applications. It is particularly known for use in outdoor applications. Its UV resistance makes it the material of choice for a range of applications in the construction industry and exterior applications in automotive. Luran S is also selected for a range of applications in the toys, sports and leisure industry.

In a ﬁrst and unique collaboration for the Personal Care industry, Clariant, Siegwerk, Borealis and Beiersdorf are combining expertise to tackle the challenge of creating recyclable consumer packaging, based on 100% retrieved plastic packaging waste, for cosmetics applications. The pioneering initiative, named ʻDesign4Circularityʼ.

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The mission was to design a packaging solution that creates a cleaner input waste stream and ﬁnds its way back into the loop in highvalue applications. It should also allow for the high-quality visuals and distinctive shapes consumers associate with cosmetics packaging and brands.

To deliver on all these factors, the innovation centres on a colourless polyolefin bottle with 100% PCR content, full body sleeved in a printed deinkable shrink sleeve. All materials are technically fully recyclable with the potential to be recovered and used for the same highvalue application. Designed to be Recycled Again and Again To give packaging waste a second life, the packaging material needs to retain its highest value through multiple lifecycles. Here, Borealis brought its expertise in advanced, transformational mechanical recycling technology by offering high quality PCR based on proprietary Borcycle™ M technology. Additionally, Clariant brought expertise in design for recycling additive solutions to ensure targeted additivation to protect PCR quality and protect against polymer chain breakdown at each recycling step. This delivered a suitable, high-value PCR material to repeatedly hit the high-end criteria of Personal Care-related consumer packaging. The circular solution additionally focuses on a colourless bottle option to increase PCR quality after recycling. To achieve differentiation of the packaging despite using an uncoloured bottle, the collaboration decided on a full body shrink sleeve as the ideal way to allow for the unique design of individual brands. Leading ink manufacturer, Siegwerk was able to provide ink systems, which in collaboration with Beiersdorf and a sleeve manufacturer allowed printing of the sleeve to realise a full body, coloured and appealing cosmetic sleeve. Additionally, the chosen new ink composition was designed to allow deinking of the sleeve within a recycling process, increasing the circularity of the packaging. The bottle / shrink sleeve combination is intended for removal at a materials recovery facility. First sorting trials in existing recycling infrastructure proved the sortability of the full body sleeved HDPE bottle, achieving a high recovery of the bottleʼs material. Additionally, the project team conducted trials with full body sleeved, transparent PET bottles and achieved similar Furtherresults.advancements in sorting technology are needed to achieve the ultimate goal of circular economy to give colourless bottles a second life back in colourless applications retaining their highest value. Technologies such as digital watermarking or artificial intelligence could help such sustainability goals to be reached.　 brought expertise in design for recycling additive solutions to ensure targeted additivation to protect PCR quality and protect against polymer chain breakdown at each recycling step. The circular solution additionally focuses on a colourless bottle option to increase PCR quality after recycling.

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POLYMERS Communiqué  June - July 202264 UpdateA Pre Ascend Performance Materials previewed some corporate updates and highlights in advance of K 2022. Under the theme of ʻAdvancing Togetherʼ, Ascend outlined the ways it is helping customers solve some of the most pressing technical challenges globally. Advancing Sustainability. Together.

Ascend also announced it will begin using bio-based feedstock and outlined its plans to achieve ISCC+ certiﬁcation for its production throughout the nylon chain. By 2023, the company will oﬀer bio-based acrylonitrile, hexamethylene diamine and polyamides.

Toward that goal, the company continues to invest signiﬁcant capital across its manufacturing locations to utilise a greater percentage of renewable energy and the reduction of emissions. It recently installed cogeneration units at its plant in Decatur, Ala which reduced the overall environmental footprint by 80%.

 Vydyne® Thermaplus: A new technology platform of high-temperature, high-ductile PA66 for fasteners; designed as a smarter replacement for PA46.

The company has made a public commitment across a broad range of sustainability goals, including the reduction of its greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030.

Ascend to Focus on Driving SustainabilityE-mobility,andGrowth

Ascendʼs Vydyne AVS is a new engineered material eﬀective at 26high-frequencydampeningvibrationsatthemotor,whichtranslatesintoan80%reductionincabinsoundpressure.AscendwillexhibitatK2022inDüsseldorf,Germanyfrom19thtothOctoberatstand6A07.

“We have a dedicated and growing team working throughout Ascend, helping us advance sustainability across every facet of our company,” said Chris Johnson, Ascendʼs Director of Sustainability. Advancing Engineered Materials. Together. As a fully integrated producer of durable materials, Ascend has a unique ability to tailor polyamide polymer chemistry and global compounding expertise. These traits combined with deep application engineering and endmarket knowledge, allow the company to serve a wide variety of customers, including those focused on e-mobility, electriﬁcation, connectivity, renewable energy and packaging through its expanded portfolio. Among the highlighted products were:

 HiDura™: A growing portfolio of longchain polyamides for consumer goods and connectors, as well as copolymers for ﬁlms that make packaging more durable. Advancing E-mobility. Together. With a portfolio of high-temperature, hydrolysis-resistant and ﬂame-retardant materials, Ascend has worked with leading manufacturers on critical applications to improve the performance and safety of electric vehicles.

Ascendʼs team of e-mobility application development engineers and polymer scientists created a novel solution to dampen noise, vibration and harshness in electric vehicles. EV motors produce vibrations at 10 times the frequency of internal combustion engines, making standard automotive under-the-hood dampening materials less Vydyneeﬀective.AVSis a new engineered material eﬀective at dampening high-frequency vibrations at the motor, which translates into an 80% reduction in cabin sound pressure.

 Starﬂam® Flame-retardant Polyamides: A full portfolio of UL yellow card-certiﬁed FR materials designed to meet a variety of performance requirements.

Ascend will exhibit at K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany from 19th to 26th October at stand 6A07.

As a world leader in snowshoe development and manufacturing, TSLʼs values are strongly connected to the respect of nature, wellbeing and innovation. It was, therefore, natural for TSL to invest the use of recycled materials for a new snowshoe model. The challenge with this project was to ﬁnd a plastic material which was based on recycled materials, but which did at the same time also fulﬁll all technical and visual requirements.

“It was the ﬁrst time that we have been working with LyondellBasell on the development of a new product, and we were impressed by the material and compounding experience of their teams,” says Yoan Bibollet, Head of Development at TSL. “The plastic material which we selected for the footbed ticked all boxes. We were looking for a product in deep black colour which is currently in demand in snowshoe design. Our experts tested the prototypes in real life, rough conditions and it passed all tests without any issues. In addition, it was astonishingly easy to process which was of course a delight for our manufacturing teams,” shares Yoan Bibollet.

Helps TSL Design a SnowshoeCirculenRecoverproduct range, based on mechanically recycled source materials, brought the “Snowshoessolution.ingeneral and their footbed in particular are obviously used in extreme conditions,” says Bruno Viala, Business Development Manager at LyondellBasell. “They need to be highly resistant to impact and cold temperatures and also be durable over time. These requirements are usually incompatible with plastics that are based on recycled source materials. After several meetings and trials, we selected together with TSL our CirculenRecover EP PA MV SHI H grade for this project. The product contains approximately 80% of recycled materials and satisﬁes the demanding quality and design standards of TSL customers,” conveys Bruno Viala.

LyondellBasellʼs

Based on LyondellBasell CirculenRecover polyamide, sport equipment specialist

TSL has created an innovative snowshoe which will delight outdoor sport fans. The footbed of the new snowshoe model is not only based on recycled materials, it also combines extreme resistance with trendy design.

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The challenge with this project was to ﬁnd a plastic material which was based on recycled materials, but which did at the same time also fulﬁll all technical and visual range,CirculenRecoverLyondellBasellʼsrequirements.productbasedonechanicallyrecycledsourcematerials,broughtthesolution.

TSLʼs sustainable snowshoe model is now going into serial production and will be available for the winter season 2022/2023.

LyondellBasellʼs CirculenRecover Polyamide

On display at K Show 2022 will be SABICʼs elevated commitment and dedicated program in support of the worldʼs shift to electric power, with the transition to electric vehicles as a starting point.

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SABIC will demonstrate how chemistry is making a remarkable diﬀerence across industries and driving tangible change. This year, its solutions will emphasise two key areas: the circular economy for plastics and a clean air economy through the transition to product electriﬁcation.

The new program, known as BLUEHERO™, is SABICʼs evolving ecosystem of products, solutions, intelligence and initiatives, designed to help accelerate the worldʼs energy transition from fossil fuels to electric power. With road transport making up a signiﬁcant share of total global CO2 emissions, the program will build upon the companyʼs established materials and capabilities to help the automotive value chain move ever closer to a world with zero tailpipe emissions.

K Show is encouraging industry players to set the example for how a circular economy for plastics can be achieved. Making this change a reality will require a total transformation of the value chain. With this in mind, SABICʼs TRUCIRCLE™ program is designed to give manufacturers access to more sustainable materials and offers a range of solutions, including: design for recyclability, mechanically recycled products, certified circular products, certified renewable products and closed loop initiatives.

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will highlight its commitment to circular, sustainable solutions designed to eliminate plastic waste and support the shift to product electriﬁcation under its theme of ʻMaking the change realʼ at this yearʼs K Show, the leading industry trade show for plastics and rubber.

SABICʼs Theme Making the Change Real

SABIC will highlight its commitment to circular, sustainable solutions designed to eliminate plastic waste and support the shift to product electriﬁcation under its theme of ʻMaking the change realʼ at this yearʼs K Show.

To learn more about SABICʼs range of marketleading material solutions, please visit SABICʼs K 2022 stand D42, hall 6 in Düsseldorf.

To learn more about SABICʼs range of market-leading material solutions, please visit SABICʼs K 2022 stand D42, hall 6 in Düsseldorf.

SABICʼs booth will showcase its latest innovations and sustainable solutions across a range of industries, including: Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Transportation, Health & Hygiene, Consumer Goods and Advanced Packaging.

DuPont Mobility & Materials introduced new eCool technology for extrusion of multilayer cooling lines positioned inside and outside the high voltage battery pack. This solution addresses the challenge posed by increased cooling line requirements in xEVs, a direct result of the vital need to manage heat and energy for maximum battery operation, safety and range.

 DuPont Crastin HR hydrolysis stabilised PBT for switches, connectors and electronic control units.

DuPont™ eCool Technology Delivers Performance and Sustainability for EV Cooling Lines

 Coolant / Hydrolysis Resistance.  Customisation.  Cost-eﬀective solution for cooling lines for EVs.

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New eCool technology is the latest in a growing line-up of advances and solutions for vehicle electriﬁcation from DuPont, including:

 Design Production-levelFreedom.support for eCool technology is available at DuPontʼs Center of Excellence in Geneva, as well as at other application development centres throughout the globe.

 DuPont Zytel HTN hybrid bobbin for e-motors.

 Plastic / metal hybrid cooling plate made from DuPont Zytel HTN for improved durability and thermal management performance of battery cells.

DuPont™ eCool technology, based on the companyʼs Zytel® LCPA Long Chain Polyamide grades co-extruded with thermoplastic olefin elastomer, presents an attractive alternative to current, heavier options such as thick EPDM rubber hoses and other thermoplastic assemblies. The eCool solution not only removes weight, but also better resists a wide range of EV cooling fluids while remaining cost competitive. In addition, DuPont has assessed that its eCool solution can significantly reduce Global Warming Potential (GWP) of these cooling tubes by over half compared to monolayer PA12 tubes. This new eCool technology can be easily processed via extrusion and thermoforming, and offers:  Lightweighting.  Sustainability.

 DuPont Zytel and Zytel HTN for contact with aggressive ﬂuids and low- to highvoltage loads in various temperature and humidity conditions.

“Automotive cooling lines are critical to maintaining the performance of EV batteries. And as a large application, they are an important target for sustainability improvement. With our eCool solution, we offer the industry a high-performance, flexible and more sustainable solution that is also cost competitive,” explained Laurent Lefebvre, Global Marketing Director, Automotive, DuPont Mobility & Materials. Electric vehicles can require up to three times the length of cooling lines found in ICE systems. For these large components, engineers are challenged with finding a more sustainable solution that will still hold up to cooling fluids.

 DuPont Zytel and DuPont Crastin® stable orange materials for high-voltage terminals and connectors, busbars, switches and relays.

DuPont Mobility & Materials will showcase these and other cutting-edge solutions and technology innovation in Hall 6, Stand C43 at the upcoming K 2022.　 DuPont Mobility & Materials will showcase these and other cuttingedge solutions and 6,innovationtechnologyinHallStandC43attheupcomingK2022.

Today, OQ operates out of 17 countries and covers more than 70 nations with its range of Luban PP, HDPE and LLDPE products, manufactured on its Sohar based production plants. These international operations are backed by our growing regional sales presence supported by OQʼs sales activities in Oman, India, Turkey, China, Spain and Singapore. Crucially, all these locations are managed by dedicated professionals familiar with the local business environment.

“We are a multinational team underpinned by the shared Omani courage,” said Ali Al Lawati, Vice President Global Sales. “We recognise that as employees, we want to see our ambitions come to fruition, not only for Oman, but for a global collective. For us, this is a matter of pride and ethics. We want to create and steer positive change for the future,” added Ali Al Lawati.

OQ, the multifaceted Oman-based energy company that specialises in polymers for ﬂexible and rigid packaging solutions, continues to innovate and expand with imminent solutions for the infrastructure, construction and agricultural sectors despite the disruptive and challenging backdrop which has deﬁned the decade to date. Since 2020, the company has grown its client base tenfold from 300 to 3,000, while the volume of products shipped had jumped from 900 containers per month to > 4,000 - all during a well-documented shipping crisis.

OQ Multiplies Its Client Base Tenfold Since 2020

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“It has been a very strange few years but despite the obstacles placed in front of us we have ﬂourished,” commented Gilles Rochas, Managing Director of OQ Polymer Marketing.

A Global Footprint With Omani Heritage Due to the rapid growth in activities ﬂowing through the Omani hubs, expansion outside of OQʼs home country has been necessary to support the companyʼs global network.

Indeed, outside of Oman, the company continues to broaden its horizons. Over the last 3 years, OQ has stationed hubs in Malaysia and the Belgian port city of Antwerp, making it better placed than ever to serve an expanding global customer base.

“Our change-positive culture and innovative approach to development have seen us grow enormously, meeting market demands in challenging global conditions. We see opportunity in change and are fuelled by the fast-paced decisions that create a positive impact during times of adversity,” continued Gilles Rochas. Since March 2022, OQʼs polymer plants have delivered more than 100 kilotonnes of polyoleﬁn per month, a new capacity record. This breakthrough growth in total output is a tribute to our dedicated operations team. With accessible sales and logistical networks in the East and West corners, OQʼs increased production will continue to ramp up to meet the anticipated demands of the various markets that it supports across the globe.

March 2022, OQʼs polymer plants have delivered more than 100 kilotonnes of polyoleﬁn per month, a new capacity record. Over the last 3 years, OQ has stationed hubs in Malaysia and the Belgian port city of Antwerp

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“Beyond the more basic raw materials feedstock, this also applies to functional additives, where

In packaging plastics, Palsgaardʼs Einar® additives serve as highly effective anti-fog and anti-static surfactants, dispersing aids, ageing modifiers, EPS coatings and mould release agents. At K 2022, the company will introduce new plant-based innovations in its growing portfolio, developed and optimised at Palsgaardʼs Polymer Application Centre in Denmark to help customers stay ahead of increasingly stringent regulations, such as on food-contact, without compromising performance or quality. All of these products provide an excellent drop-in replacement for fossil-based additives in existing polymer formulations and have a perfect fit in new responsible packaging Furthermore,solutions.Palsgaard will also update K 2022 visitors on significant investments made into the future of its polymer additives business. The expansion of the companyʼs carbonneutral production capacity is proceeding as scheduled. After the successful commissioning of a new emulsifier pellet line with a capacity of 10,000 tonnes in 2020, the Juelsminde site will receive a state-of-the art spray tower, which is expected to go on-stream in the fourth quarter of 2023 and add 30,000 tonnes to Palsgaardʼs existing spray capacity. This will be complemented by multiple new reaction, distillation and esterification plants, altogether doubling the companyʼs overall production capacity by 2024.

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Visit Palsgaard at K 2022 in Hall 7, Level 1, Booth D20.

Full Range of Plant-based Polymer Additives

Palsgaard, a world leader in plant-based emulsiﬁers and polymer additives for the global food, packaging and plastics industries, will take the opportunity of K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany, to position itself as a preferred supplier to polymer producers, masterbatch manufacturers and compounders seeking to lower their carbon footprint and go renewable.

common synthetic chemistry is under increasing regulatory pressure while consumers demand more natural, safe and healthy ingredients also in the polymers in which their products are packaged.

At the worldʼs largest plastics trade fair in Hall 7, Level 1, Booth D20, Palsgaard will present its complete portfolio of sustainable polymer additives and oﬀer ﬁrst-hand insight in new “Asdevelopments.theplastics industry is transforming from a linear to a circular economy, there is a fast-growing demand for renewable alternatives to conventional fossil-based formulations,” says Ulrik Aunskjær, Global Business Director, Bio Specialty Additives at Palsgaard.

At Palsgaard, we are addressing these issues with a full range of plant-based, food-grade polymer additives, backed by advanced customer and application support,” shares Ulrik Aunskjær.

Visit Palsgaard at K 2022 in Hall 7, Level 1, Booth D20.　 Palsgaard will present its complete portfolio of sustainable polymer additives and oﬀer ﬁrst-hand insight in new developments.

Global Footprint, Production

The Group is also investing in dedicated recycling, reuse and reduction initiatives at its production sites. Installed capabilities today include 2,80,000 m³/hr of waste gas treatment using regenerative thermal oxidisation (RTO) technology, 1,800 m³/day of waste water treatment, and 8,800 tonnes/year of solid chemical waste treatment.

and Local Customer SupportUniteChem

“Over the past two decades, we have been taking our expertise in innovative light stabilisers and other performance additives beyond China to meet the demands of a growing customer base worldwide,” says Junyi Lin, CEO of UniteChem Group. “Our current investments extend across all levels, adding production, R&D, local sales and logistic capacities to get closer to upstream and downstream customers and maintain security of supply in line with our key values of Trust, Partnership and Excellence,” adds Junyi Lin.

The UniteChem Investment To Expand Capacity Group has departed on an ambitious expansion journey with major investments in global ongrowingcustomercapacityproductionandlocalsupport.TheportfoliowillbedisplayduringK2022,Hall8a,BoothE33.

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UniteChem Group, the worldʼs leading supplier of light stabilisers for plastics in a broad range of high-end industrial applications, has announced that it has departed on an ambitious expansion journey with major investments in global production capacity and local customer support. The growing portfolio will be on display during K 2022, Hall 8a, Booth E33.

Recently commercialised HALS (hindered amine light stabiliser) products have included LS-2020 for fibres and webs of polyolefin and other polymer materials, and LS-119 mainly for agricultural, greenhouse and engineering polymer applications in automotive etc. Soon to be commercialised will be LS-4050 (in 2023), a low-molecular weight HALS for thick-wall items, as well as several halogen-free bisphenol A bis(diphenyl phosphate) BDP and piperazine pyrophosphate (PAPP) flame retardants for demanding components such as multi-fibre push on (MPO) connectors, and two high-heat polyamide (PA) stabilisers for automotive parts and fibres.

The Groupʼs current 80,000 tonnes capacity for intermediates is being ramped up to more than 3,00,000 tonnes with an expansion of its existing Suqian (Jiangsu) facilities. In addition, three new plants are scheduled to come on-stream in 2022/2024 at Nanchong (Sichuan), Shengjin and Shengrui (both Jiangsu). Capacity in ﬁnished products will be more than doubled by an increase of 50,000 tonnes to meet growing customer demands for both existing and new products, such as UV absorbers - as well as nucleating agents and other stabilisers. At its expanding Suqian site, UniteChem is also adopting a new and more sustainable technology for synthesising benzotriazole UV absorbers in a proprietary catalytic hydrogenation reduction process.

Innovative product developments in the pilot stage include new HALS NO-R grade, state-of-the-art stabilisers for high-pesticide agricultural applications, and various nucleating agents mainly for use in polyoleﬁns (PP, PE) but also in polyethylene terephthalate (PET), engineering polyesters (PBT) and polylactic acid (PLA).

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Need for Fluorosurfactants in Its Tecnoflon® FKM Portfolio Solvay, a global market leader in fluorochemistry, is introducing to the market a new portfolio of high-performance Tecnoflon® peroxide curable fluoroelastomers (FKM) produced without the use of fluorosurfactants (a type of PFAS used as process aids).

In July 2022, Solvay will start the mass sampling of the new Tecnoflon Peroxide curable grades to allow the market to test and adopt the NFS technology before the global roll-out of the new portfolio. We aim to transition Tecnoflon FKM to NFS by the first quarter of 2024. Peroxide curable FKM rubbers are key to many critical O-ringsincludeaerospace,fromapplicationsperformanceinindustriesautomotiveandoil&gas,chemicalprocessing,toelectronicsandhealthcare.Typicalcomponentsseals,gaskets,andhoses.

“Our peroxide curable FKM portfolio has always been the broadest in the industry making Tecnoflon a premier brand with our customers,” says Georges Houtappel, Executive Vice President Automotive Business, Solvay Materials. “This unique new non-fluorosurfactant polymerisation process underscores our leadership in innovation, confirming our firm commitment to increase capacity and create a sustainable future,” continues Georges Houtappel.

The proprietary new technology, called NFS (nonﬂuorosurfactant), marks a breakthrough in FKM polymerisation and aligns with the companyʼs sustainability roadmap Solvay One Planet as Solvay is setting the direction for the ﬂuoropolymers industry to a more sustainable economy.

In July 2022, Solvay will start the mass sampling of the new Tecnoflon Peroxide curable grades to allow the market to test and adopt the NFS technology before the global roll-out of the new portfolio. We aim to transition Tecnoflon FKM to NFS by the first quarter of 2024.

Dedicated Solutions for Demanding Applications CO2 reduction continues to be a major challenge for the industry and DOMOʼs low carbon footprint solutions help enable its customersʼ carbon reduction ambitions. Recent developments in lightweight metal replacement, thermal management and e-mobility reinforce the global need for sustainable polyamidebased performance solutions. At K 2022, DOMO will present new sustainable solutions based on the TECHNYL 4EARTH® brand for the automotive sector through dedicated tech seminars and panel discussions. As a leading and fully integrated polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 solutions provider, DOMO

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Meeting Future Sustainability Needs DOMO is highlighting its stronger sustainability targets. These include expanding the share of circular products in engineered material sales from 10% today to 20% by 2030 and 30% by 2035. Developing new circular grades and increasing feedstock are closely connected to its CO2 reduction plans. DOMO will also present an overview of dissolving technologies, chemical recycling and recycling from production waste.

DOMO Service Hub This unique platform enables manufacturers to innovate quickly and keep ahead of the competition in fast-changing markets.

DOMO will be showcasing how its polyamide-based solutions, along with its expertise and services, will help customers meet their future application requirements. As the partner of choice for engineered materials, DOMO will guide visitors through an ʻXperienceʼ path with solutions based on the leading TECHNYL brand and DOMOʼs new brand architecture. In addition, a dedicated sustainability corner will highlight DOMOʼs ambitious 2030 sustainability targets.

DOMO: Your Partner of Choice For Polyamides and Our Planet will also showcase its offering of chemical intermediates, base polymers and performance fibres. At the booth, visitors can learn more about the latest NYLEO® performance fibre innovations with improved flame retardancy, enhanced biodegradability and bacteriostatic properties.

At K 2022, DOMO will be exhibiting with an expanded outdoor pavilion covering almost 400 m2. DOMO will be presenting its latest sustainable solutions at its joint booth with Circularise in the outdoor area of the show.

“We have grown to be the number-two player in Europe for Nylon 6 and 66 with global availability of the well-known TECHNYL brand and ambitious sustainability targets,” says Yves Bonte, CEO, DOMO Chemicals; continues, “At K 2022, we will show customers how we can enable them to achieve high performing and truly circular solutions.”

DOMO Chemicals, a sustainable polyamide player, will exhibit at K 2022. This will be the ﬁrst opportunity for customers to experience the global TECHNYL® polyamide portfolio since the disruption of COVID-19.

At K 2022, DOMO will be exhibiting with an expanded outdoor pavilion covering almost 400 m2. DOMO will be presenting its latest sustainable solutions at its joint booth with Circularise in the outdoor area of the show.

DOMOʼs leading brands DOMAMID® and STABAMID® provide the engineering plastics, ﬁlm, ﬁbre and textile industries with consistently high-quality solutions for better endproduct performance.

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DSM Engineering Materials

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DSM Engineering Materials announces the launch of a new, more sustainable version of its flagship product Stanyl®: Stanyl® B-MB (Biobased Mass Balanced), with up to 100% biobased content. Using the maximum possible levels of biomass-waste feedstock, it enables DSM Engineering Materials to halve the carbon footprint of this product line and, in turn, of the Stanyl B-MBbased products of its customers. This industry-first launch of a 100% bio-based high-temperature polyamide underlines the businessʼs ongoing commitment to helping customers fulfill their sustainability ambitions by making planet-positive choices and supporting the transition to a circular and bio-based economy.

Roeland Polet, President, DSM Engineering Materials says, “With both consumers and regulators demanding more sustainable materials, the launch of 100% bio-based Stanyl B-MB is an important step forward for our industry. We are fully committed to developing sustainably sourced products with a reduced environmental impact. With the same specifications and performance but with a 50% lower carbon footprint, this new portfolio will enable our customers to fulfill their sustainability goals and contribute to a planet-positive future - so what they design today, we can all value Stanyltomorrow.”B-MBcontinues Stanylʼs 30-year legacy of meeting customersʼ most stringent performance requirements. The only aliphatic polyamide in its class, Stanyl redefined polyamides when it was introduced, and is still the most widely used high-temperature polyamide today. Its excellent high-temperature mechanics, superior flow and processing, and distinguished wear and friction resistance make it ideal for high-temperature applications.

DSM basedand/orprovidingcommittedMaterialsEngineeringhastobio-recycled-alternativesforitsentireportfolioby2030.

Launches 100% Bio-based Stanyl® With Halved Carbon Footprint Stanyl B-MB - now available with up to 100% bio-based content - is a fully ISCC+-certiﬁed mass-balancing solution, and delivers exactly the same characteristics, performance, and quality as conventional Stanyl. In addition, production of Stanyl B-MB now generates a carbon footprint up to 50% lower than the fossil-based original. In practice, this means a 3.3-tonne CO2 reduction per tonne produced - equivalent to charging 4,20,000 smartphones. Not only does this industry ﬁrst further support the ʻSustainable sourcingʼ pillar of DSM Engineering Materialsʼ SimplyCircular™ initiative, but it also raises the bar for biomassbalanced solutions in the industry. DSM Engineering Materials, therefore, continues to lead the way on driving carbon-footprint reductions and boosting customersʼ environmental success.

Global production of bio-based products roughly doubled between 2015 and 2020, but to conserve the planetʼs natural resources and stay below the critical 1.5 degrees of global warming, the materials industry urgently needs to accelerate the shift to sustainable feedstocks. Seeing this need, DSM Engineering Materials has committed to providing bio- and/or recycledbased alternatives for its entire portfolio by 2030.

terephthalateServicebreakthroughintroducedCorporationitsPCRColorPredictionforpolyoleﬁnsandpolyethylene(PET)resins,andthecompanyʼsnewpolyoleﬁnantioxidants,Cesa™NoxA4RAdditivesforRecycling.

“Avient is fully committed to increasing opportunities to expand the use of recycled polymers, addressing any barriers that arise either during the recycling process or when customers want to incorporate PCR content into existing or new applications,” says Norbert Merklein, Vice President and General Manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions of Color, Additives and Inks at Avient. “Our Cesa Nox A4R Additives for Recycling, together with the PCR Color Prediction Service, help overcome these roadblocks. These are two new ways Avient is contributing to the circular economy and empowering customers to meet their sustainability goals,” shares Norbert Merklein.

Calculating the Colour Gamut

Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialised and sustainable material solutions and services, introduced its breakthrough PCR Color Prediction Service for polyolefins and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins, and the companyʼs new polyolefin antioxidants, Cesa™ Nox A4R Additives for Recycling. These sustainability solutions are specifically designed to improve the customer experience of working with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content for materials used in packaging.

Increasing the Stability of PCR Content Avientʼs new Cesa Nox A4R Additives for Recycling are based on a special formulation that protects post-consumer polyoleﬁns against oxidation, which can lead to defects like black spots, gels and discolouration. The antioxidant can be added to PCR content early in the recycling process or incorporated in virgin resin to prepare it for future recycling.

Cesa Nox A4R Additives for Recycling deliver excellent value. They use a let-down ratio that is half of what is required for standard antioxidants. Applications for polyoleﬁns stabilised with this additive include packaging, automotive parts and consumer goods.　 Avient

Avient Debuts

Next-Generation Solutions to Facilitate Use of Recycled Plastics in Packaging Applications

The PCR Color Prediction Service uses sophisticated technology to determine - through prior colour matching - if colours are feasible in a new application that incorporates PCR content. A ﬁrst of its kind for the plastics industry,

Using proprietary software, Avient experts measure resin characteristics to identify the gamut of colours that can be successfully reproduced in a specific PCR-based material. This premium service simplifies and accelerates the selection of preferred colours for polymers with PCR content, avoiding time-consuming trial and error. By speeding the evaluation process, the service also gives greater flexibility to customers that may need to switch from one PCR content source to another, which is especially important due to todayʼs supply variability.

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this internally developed solution also calculates how much PCR content can be added to an existing application without aﬀecting its signature colour.

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The trio of Engel, EREMA and Borealis, showcased a detailed insight into their facilities, product demonstrations and their ideology for the coming times. Organised between 13th and 14th June, 2022, the team, along with EMG, invited global media for a detailed one-on-one...the media was agog with information relating to their initiatives for K 2022 .

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process also has the task of buﬀering raw material. This achieves a continuous process which supports the use of smaller screws to ensure further cost savings.

New Degassing Unit Improves Product Quality

Improves Energy Footprint of Recycling Processes, High Recycling Quality Directly from Plastic Flakes

The ENGEL developers focused on the degassing unit in particular. Degassing is important to achieve high product quality across the board. Residual moisture, and volatile substances originating from material degradation or ink residues, can pass through the melt ﬁlter. If these compounds are not removed before the melt is injected, this can lead to pores on the inside and defects on the surface of the part. This not only impairs the visual appeal, but can also reduce the mechanical load bearing capacity of the Anotherpart. special feature of the ENGEL solution is that the ﬁrst plasticising unit in the two-stage ENGEL is demonstrating the new two-stage processʼs ability to perform at the K show in the production of dolly pallets.

ENGEL Two-stage Process

The production cell at the K show features a high-performance melt ﬁlter by ETTLINGER and a degassing unit.

To be able to process flakes in injection moulding, the recycling process breaks plasticising and injection down into two mutually tuned, but independent, process steps. In the first stage, the raw material, for example plastic flakes originating from post-consumer or post-industrial collection, is melted in a conventional plasticising screw. The melt is transferred to a second screw for injection into the cavity. Depending on the material and application, a melt filter and a degassing unit can be integrated into the process between the plasticising and injection units. This means that high-quality products can be createdeven from contaminated plastic waste. Processing plastic flakes directly significantly improves the energy and CO2 footprint compared to processing regranulate. Typically, plastics from post-consumer and post-industrial collection are first ground, and then, after sorting and cleaning, compounded, filtered and pelletised, and finally fed into the injection moulding process as regranulate. This means the plastic has to be melted twice. Pelletising the recycled material is an energy-intensive

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Legacy Injection Moulding Machines as the Basis ENGEL is demonstrating the new twostage processʼs ability to perform at the K show in the production of dolly pallets. A blend of polyoleﬁns from a post-industrial collection is being processed on an ENGEL duo 12060H/80Z/900 injection moulding machine.　 process which typically also involves logistics overhead. The need for this step is removed completely in the twostage process. Based on calculations by ENGEL, the energy required for manufacturing the product is reduced by 30 per cent. One focus of the new process is on largevolume moulded parts. Integrated degassing extends the usage spectrum to applications in the packaging and automotive industry.

Provide a First Glimpse of the Topics, Activities and Highlights They Will Presentproduction capacity of up to 6 t/h while setting a milestone in recyclate quality and process stability. This is made possible by technological innovations in the plasticising unit that have been specially developed for high throughputs with low speciﬁc energy consumption, the new EREMA 406 laser ﬁlter with a 50 per cent larger screening area, and new digital assistance systems that will be launched at K 2022 and made available on the BluPort® customer platform. These include, for example, the PredictOn app, which helps to anticipate and eliminate imminent malfunctions based on continuous measurement and evaluation of machine data.

New Series of Machines for New Target Groups “CHEMAREMA is a new series we have developed for mechanical material processing as part of the chemical recycling process,” says Manfred Hackl by way of introducing another EREMA innovation. Mechanical processes are often at the beginning of the process chain for chemical recycling to prepare input streams and ensure a reliable, continuous and energy-eﬃcient ﬂow of feed material. CHEMAREMA features extrusion technology that can be adapted to the application requirements and is designed precisely for downstream chemical processes. For customers looking for rapidly available recycling systems for simple applications, EREMA Group subsidiary UMAC has an innovation in store for K “Our mission ʻAnother life for plastic, because we careʼ, is also our tagline at this yearʼs trade fair (K 2022). This underlines what EREMA company group will be showing plastics industry insiders and all other visitors to the trade fair: That it is possible to implement a circular economy if everyone in the value chain works together,” says Manfred Hackl, CEO, EREMA Group GmbH, in his opening presentation.

EREMA Group K 2022 Preview In Düsseldorf, the subsidiaries of the EREMA Groupwhich are EREMA, PURE LOOP, UMAC, 3S, KEYCYCLE and PLASMAC - will present their technological innovations, services and support together at a Group trade fair stand for the ﬁrst time. Seven new recycling systems and components will be presented that enable large-scale plants with a

(L) Lucrèce Foufopoulos, EVP Polyoleﬁns, Circular Economy and Innovation & Technology, Borealis; (R) Manfred Hackl, CEO, EREMA Group GmbH.

Visit... ...the EREMA Group in Hall 09, Stand 9C09, and the EREMA Circonomic Centre, venue for live recycling demonstrations, in the outdoor area, Stand ...BorealisFG-CE03.inHall6,StandA43.

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Borealis is dedicated to sustainable business growth through innovation that drives the circular transformation of our industry. The K Fair 2022 theme ʻInnovate Collaborate Accelerateʼ highlights the need to work ever more closely with partners around the globe to produce differentiated polyolefins-based solutions that make circular, modern life possible for society as a whole. Achieving the huge transformation from todayʼs linear system to the circular one of tomorrow will require innovation, collaboration and acceleration throughout the entire value Borealischain.iscommitted to using their expertise and global reach to advance the circular economy of plastics. At the joint Pre-K 2022 kick-off on 13th June, Borealis provided a preview of their integrated way of circular thinking and featured topics and activities at the K Fair 2022 in October. The preview covered new technologies and innovations including new packaging and infrastructure applications of the Bornewables™ portfolio of circular polyolefin products, manufactured with renewable feedstocks. New applications for design for recyclability, re-use, chemical recycling and advanced mechanical recycling were also on display.

Borealis - Accelerating the Transition Towards a More Circular Future Our industry is undergoing a revolution. We are moving together into a more circular future.

Our mission ʻAnother life for plastic, because we careʼ, is also our tagline at this yearʼs trade fair (K 2022). This underlines what EREMA company group will be showing plastics industry insiders and all other visitors to the trade fair.

Live Recycling and Lighthouse Projects at the Circonomic Centre In the outdoor area of the K show, EREMA will bring plastics recycling to life with live demonstrations in conjunction with cooperation partners. Diﬀerent waste streams are processed for this purpose. The wide variety of high-quality applications for recyclate will be showcased in the ʻproducts made of recyclateʼ exhibition, ranging from technical components to consumer goods and food packaging.

POLYMERS Communiqué  June - July 202286 UpdateA Pre 2022. The company, which has so far specialised in refurbishing and trading in previously owned equipment, is expanding its business area and in Düsseldorf will launch READYMAC, a standardised, prefabricated recycling solution that can be produced from stock, based on proven EREMA TVE Finally,technology.inthe inhouse recycling segment, PURE LOOP and PLASMAC will round oﬀ the wide range of machines oﬀered by the group of companies with their product portfolio.

“The transformation to a regenerative and circular system is an era-deﬁning societal challenge,” states Lucrèce Foufopoulos, EVP Polyoleﬁns, Circular Economy and Innovation & Technology, Borealis. “We envision a future of plastics circularity and carbon neutrality, which can only be achieved by decisive and coordinated action across the value chain. We must act now for a better tomorrow. We welcome the occasion of the K Fair 2022 to demonstrate our commitment to ʻInnovate Collaborate Accelerateʼ and drive the transformation of our industry,” conveys Lucrèce Foufopoulos. We invite you to ʻInnovate Collaborate Accelerateʼ together with us by visiting Borealis in Hall 6 at Stand A43. With our expertise and focus on innovation, we provide our customers and value chain partners around the world with high performance solutions that make circular, modern life possible for society as a whole. Together, we can drive the transformation of our industry.

Borealis preview covered new technologies and innovations including new packaging and infrastructure applications of the andre-use,designrenewablepolyoleﬁportfolioBornewables™ofcircularnproducts,manufacturedwithfeedstocks.Newapplicationsforforrecyclability,chemicalrecyclingadvancedmechanicalrecyclingwerealsoondisplay.

 Location Navi Mumbai (India): Move into a newly converted assembly facility to support market growth in India.

The biggest driver of the Brückner Groupʼs dynamic growth is the film stretching business of Brückner Maschinenbau. It has even more than doubled its turnover since 2019. Kiefel has also recorded very dynamic growth. The expansion of the product portfolio to include packaging made of natural fibres also plays a significant role in this. In recent years, various construction projects have been completed and others initiated:

 Location Bangkok (Thailand): Re-establishment of the Brückner Group Asia-Paciﬁc and the associated move to the new site.

 Location Dover (USA): Purchase and conversion of a new, larger company headquarters for the activities of the Brückner Group USA.

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 Topolcany Site (Slovakia): Further expansion of assembly (2022) and logistics capacities (2023) at the successful site in Slovakia.

For the Brückner Group, in addition to the packaging industry, target markets include the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, the refrigerator industry and highly specialised niche markets in plastics technology. Even though the business focus is still on the packaging industry, special applications such as lines for the production of battery separator ﬁlms are becoming increasingly important.

 Freilassing Site: The Group will support the technology push in Freilassing from 2023 with investments in both a new technology centre and a new employee centre.

The biggest driver of the Brückner Groupʼs dynamic growth is the ﬁlm stretching business of Brückner Maschinenbau. It has even more than doubled its turnover since 2019.

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Brückner was all boxes ticked during this media showcase it organised between 8th and 9th June, 2022 highlighting its innovations planned for K 2022, while sharing the strategic orientation of the Brückner Group. These focused meetings and demonstrations were an eye-opener to the invited media.

Brückner Group On Course for Growth

 Location Rüti (Switzerland): The new Waldau headquarters was completed in 2021 and already occupied, a state-of-the-art building that sets new standards on many levels.

 Siegsdorf Site: Completion of the An Update From Siegsdorf new construction of two office buildings, two multi-storey car parks, a combined heat and power plant and the addition of a storey to an office building. In 2022, the conversion and extension of an office building, in 2023 the renovation and extension of the company day-care centre and from 2024 the extension of the technology centre are planned.

Over 50% Growth After an already very positive turnover development in the past years, growth of signiﬁcantly more than 50% compared to the last K fair year 2019 and a very pleasing annual turnover of more than one billion euros (for the ﬁrst time) are indicated for 2022.

Investing in a Sustainable Future Brückner has always been convinced that lasting success is based on excellent products, fair dealings with employees and business partners, and an emphatically sustainable and environmentally friendly orientation of all activities and investments. As early as 2017, the internationally renowned sustainability initiative ʻYes, we careʼ was launched as one of the ﬁrst of its kind in the entire plastics industry.

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Prof. (Dr.) G. D. Yadav National Science Chair (SERB/DST/GoI), Emeritus Professor of Eminence, Former Vice Chancellor & R.T. Mody Distinguished Professor, Tata Chemicals Darbari Seth Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Innovation, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

The Government of India wants to increase the farmerʼs income. However, can it be done without the use of niche science and technology in the conversion of the anticultural waste into chemicals, polymers and materials? How can hydrogen help the farmers and what sort of new cooperative factories could be set up for further assistance?

Eyeing for a Greener Future

Through Recycling of Materials and Waste as Feedstock Part II: How Can Farmers Increase Their Income Through Hydrogen Economy and Agri-waste?

Farmers must make use of every part of their produce as a resource and not limit themselves to just sugar, wheat or rice.

The fossil carbon-based economy (use of crude oil, coal and natural gas) is one of the major contributors to global warming, climate change, ﬂoods and droughts. The global CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change were 40 billion tonnes in 2020 alone. Even though it did bring luxury, comfort and longevity to mankind in the last two centuries, the impact has been far-reaching. Since the beginning of 1850, several billion tonnes of carbon dioxide have been emitted into the atmosphere, which stands today at 420 ppm with the US at number 1, China at number 2 and India at 7. Farmers should know that there are tremendous opportunities to make a variety of products from agricultural waste using green and blue hydrogen and increase their income. Only the increase in grain or fruit ofjudiciousincome.doublealoneproductionwillnottheirMakinguseallpartsofthe plants that are usually thrown or burnt as waste is the need of the hour.Sustainability

I was invited to talk on this subject at the Sakhar Parishad Conference arranged by the Vasantdada Sugar Institute in Pune on 4th June, 2020. The conference was attended by several senior politicians and MPs including Nitin Gadkari, Sharad Pawar and Deputy CM, Ajit Pawar. This article is based on that theme and is in tune with my earlier thoughts on the subject.

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The Paris Agreement of 2015, endorsed by 195 nations, stated that we should not allow the global temperature to rise beyond 2 degrees Celsius and preferably below 1.5 degrees. And the concept of net (carbon) zero by 2050 was adopted. In COP26, India has committed to a net zero by 2070. What needs to be considered here is that by the mid-2050s, there may not be a viable source of crude oil available if we continue using the current means of production. Hence, alternate sources must be tapped. Can hydrogen be the saviour of the environment? How can it make an impact? What the agricultural sector can do? These are some pertinent questions that require immediate attention.

Hydrogen - A Futuristic Solution

Figure 1: The building blocks for chemicals and materials from lignocellulosic biomass. ʻGlʼ represents glucuronic acid and ʻFerʼ represents esteriﬁcation with ferulic acid, which is characteristic of xylans in commelinid monocots. (Source: Polym. Chem., 2015, 6, 4497‒4559)

Cell Wall Cellobiose Unit alcoholsinapylconiferylalcoholp-coumarylalcohol Microﬁbril Lignin CelluloseC6Sugars GlucoseMannoseGalactoseRhamnose C5 Sugars XyloseArabinose Galactomannan, typical of Fabaceae seeds Glucuronoarabinoxylan, typical of commelinid monocots Hemicelluloses To know more, please subscribe to POLYMERS Communiqué subscriptions@polymerscommunique.comat

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In February, 2022, the Ministry of Power released a notiﬁcation on the green hydrogen and green ammonia policy by which 50% of energy by 2030 will be met by these sources. Green hydrogen will become a major source of alternate power and will become a part of the Scientiﬁc Trinity: solar, wind and hydrogen. Only hydrogen will give us fuels, chemicals and materials through the use of biomass including agricultural waste and carbon dioxide as feedstock. A hydrogen economy will

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Vihan Engineering An Advanced Solution Provider to Plastics Pipe Producers advertorial Sponsored by Rajesh Pajnoo CEO, Truflo byHyderabadhindware, “Today with technology evolving at a rapid pace, and cost and environment being priority concerns, every manufacturer looks forward to solutions that are dynamic and can be upgraded with time, rather than getting obsolete quickly and, at the same time, should help in energy efficiency,” opines Rajesh Pajnoo, in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué. POLYMERS Communiqué l June - July 2022102

Q. What has been your experience with Vihan Engineering (Vihan) in terms of equipment quality, service support and deliveries? Please share with us some details about the latest solutions that you have procured from Vihan and the attributes that you would like to highlight that prompted this procurement. We always try to be unique in whatever we do. Be it project, product quality or business operations. One such example is to have a sustainable factory and manufacturing process. In this direction, we sourced the most effective and energy-efficient inline pipe belling machines from Vihan, which met

Q. Complex market demands, volatile pricing, material waste or any other; what according to you are the big concerns of typical pipe manufacturers? Complex market demands and, now, volatile pricing owing to rising input costs, including raw materials, are deterrents for all players across all sectors for growth. COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdowns hampered the demand for plastic pipes and fittings due to a drop in construction activities; but eventually, with the opening of the economy, the demand picked up and we were able to capitalise on it.

Q. A message to the technology providers as regards your future needs in pipe manufacturing? Today with technology evolving at a rapid pace, and cost and environment being priority concerns, every manufacturer looks forward to solutions that are dynamic and can be upgraded with time, rather than getting obsolete quickly and, at the same time, should help in energy efficiency.

Vihan Engineering’s approach to providing customised solutions with precision and ensuring energy efficiency have been the key drivers to associate with them. Being a committed brand, they are always keen to provide the required services and work on mutually acceptable timelines.

Q. With your plastic pipes and fittings plant at Sangareddy in Telangana, how do you create a niche for yourself in this competitive market segment? Truflo by hindware is one of the fastest growing brands in the plastic pipes and fittings segment.

We offer 1,200+ SKUs of plastic pipes and fittings, including the best-in-class CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride), lead-free UPVC (unplasticised polyvinyl chloride), SWR pipes, PVC pipes for potable water and column pipes for borewell application. Our high-quality NSF certified CPVC piping solutions are suitable for hot and cold plumbing solutions. They are made with CPVC compound Durastream, which is supplied by our key partner, the US$10 billion Japanese conglomerate, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd. Our distribution channel for this segment currently consists of 270+ distributors and 20,000+ retail outlets, helping us serve our customers with greater agility. Our expansive product portfolio, strong sales forces, continuous engagement with the influencer community and robust distribution channels are helping us create a niche in this competitive market segment.

Q. The business vertical that you predict to be the growth engine of your organisation and why? The construction and industrial sectors are key sectors propelling the demand for pipes in the market. Increasing government spending on infrastructure development in residential and nonresidential sectors will play an essential role in the increase of the piping systems demand. The government’s push for projects such as ‘Smart Cities’ and ‘Affordable Housing for All’ through the ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana’, together with the transition from joint to nuclear families, is helping the segment to grow sustainably. In effect of this, our CPVC plumbing solutions and SWR pipes and fittings are being forecasted as the major growth drivers.

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While I have been influenced by a lot of leaders, I have significantly imbibed the philosophy of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. His level of commitment, calibre and down-to-earth attitude is what I try to follow.

Vihan’s approach to providing customised solutions with precision and ensuring energy efficiency have been the key drivers to associate with them. Being a committed brand, they are always keen to provide the required services and work on mutually acceptable timelines.

The new pandemic-infused desire for home ownership has been strong on the back of key government initiatives; ‘Housing for All’ is fuelling the demand for affordable housing and the introduction of Rera in 2016 made the real estate sector more transparent, thus boosting investor’s confidence.

POLYMERS Communiqué l June - July 2022104 our sustainable criteria and provided accuracy as well as efficiency during the PVC / SWR pipemaking process.

Q. The building products business is witnessing a big thrust after the lull experienced during the pandemic. What role do you think Vihan can play as your preferred supplier for the future in this business vertical?

Now satellite cities around metros and tier II cities are and will contribute to the growth of the real estate sector. I’m sure with its innovative and quality mindset, Vihan will play a big role in providing the most technologically advanced solutions to plastics pipe producers like us who are committed to providing quality products to end users.

Q. How do you see consolidation in pipe manufacturing?

Q. The person who inspires you the most and whom do you look up to as your mentor?

Q. What are your plans for investment in infrastructure with the intent of expanding manufacturing capacities or capabilities for manufacturing plastic pipes and fittings? Do any newer / untapped markets excite Hindware? We have recently invested around Rs. 100 crore in establishing a parallel production facility next to our Telangana plant. This investment will help us to augment the production from the current 30,000 tonnes to 48,000 tonnes by the end of Q2 of 2022. One more manufacturing plant is being planned in Uttarakhand and the land for the same has also been aligned. We have also forayed into the overhead water storage tanks sector and the response from the market is very encouraging.

We sourced the most effective and energyefficient inline pipe belling machines from Vihan Engineering, which met our sustainable criteria and provided accuracy as well as efficiency during the PVC / SWR pipe-making process.

We have recently invested around Rs. 100 crore in establishing a parallel production facility next to our Telangana plant. One more manufacturing plant is being planned in Uttarakhand and the land for the same has also been aligned. We have also forayed into the overhead water storage tanks sector and the response from the market is very encouraging.

The pipe industry is likely to consolidate, and the pie of the unorganised sector will continue to become smaller. Furthermore, the government is expected to increase its spending on pipe installations under a variety of programmes, including ‘Nal-Se-Jal’, a low-cost housing scheme, among others. Furthermore, polymer price volatility will benefit cash-rich companies, as they will be able to manage the additional working capital requirement.

The construction and industrial sectors are key sectors propelling the demand for pipes in the market. The government’s push for projects such as ‘Smart Cities’ and ‘Affordable Housing for All’ through the ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana’, together with the transition from joint to nuclear families, is helping the segment to sustainably.grow

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Is Coffee Cup Brewing Up a Difficult Recycling Proposition? Letʼs Find Out... Paperboard used for manufacturing cups is likely to touch a demand of about 7 million tonnes by 2025. The paperboard cups are derived from In India, the use of ʻdisposable coffee cupsʼ is rapidly increasing. We should identify resources for making such products ecologically more responsible and that will compost under the same conditions as paper. We have to nip the problem in the bud.

SIVARAM SPEAKS

The ubiquitous ʻdisposable coﬀee cupʼ has become the most visible symbol of our ʻuse-throwʼ culture and a rising concern for the broader issue of sustainability. The popularity of a ʻhot drink on the goʼ has created a worldwide explosion in the consumption of ʻout-of-homeʼ beverages market. It is estimated that about 600 billion single-use paperboard made beverage cups are thrown away every year around the world. The major consuming nations are the US, China, Russia, Briton and Australia, in that order. The markets, estimated to be around US$ 25 billion, continue to grow at around 2% CAGR driven by the demand for convenience by consumers and busy lifestyles of cash-rich and time-poor consumers.

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Dr. S. Sivaram Former Director, CSIR-NCL, Honorary Professor Emeritus and INSA Emeritus Scientist, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune

Disposable Coﬀee Cups Is it a Storm in a Coﬀee Cup or an Issue Sustainability?of he rubiqc

Read On... Historically, coffee cups were made of foamed polystyrene. Starbucks, in 1987, came up with one of the iconic packaging innovations, the ʻdisposable paper coffee cupʼ, whose adoption spread far and wide because of its convenience, utility and low cost. A ʻdisposable coffee cupʼ essentially consists of three parts (Refer Figure 1): a plastic lid (Marked 1 in Figure 1), generally made of HIPS or polypropylene; a corrugated cardboard sleeve for gripping (Marked 2 in Figure 1), made of 85% recycled paperboard; and the body consisting of an inner, middle and an outer layer (Marked 3 in Figure 1), the inner layer is made of food quality virgin paper pulp, the middle layer (which one cannot see) is made of polyethylene and an outer layer made of up to 10% recycled paper pulp. The weight of a typical cup is about 18 grams, of which plastics comprise of 3 grams for the lid and 0.1 gram for the inner PE layer. One single 18 g cup is responsible for about 30 - 60 g of CO2 equivalent emission (1.5 to 2 x of the weight of the cup) and consumes 0.6 L of water (cradle to gate).

Eﬀorts Underway...

POLYMERS Communiqué  June - July 2022wood108 fibres and lined with a thin layer of polyethylene film to create the short-term hot liquid and oil resistant properties as well as to maintain the cup integrity and preserve beverage aromas. Paper cups are used for a mere average of less than 15 minutes before they are tossed away into a garbage can. These paper cups are, therefore, the quintessential example of single-use materials which are unsustainable on two accounts, ecological and social [1]. They are derived from felling a natural resource, trees, and they are difficult to recycle because of both technological limitations and consumer perceptions. Because they are made with paper, one tends to believe that it can be easily disposed off as litter. Few consumers appreciate the complex multilayer cup design (Refer Figure 1) that makes it difficult to dispose off in landfills or domestic composting pits where it can last for over twenty years. The mixture of plastic and paper also makes the coffee cup a very difficult proposition for recycling. This apart, its high volume, low weight and poor recyclate value, makes transportation and recycling economically unattractive.

Consequently, the desirability or otherwise of the use of ʻdisposable coﬀee cupsʼ has attracted attention of the civil society, government and industry [2]. Many countries (Australia, Korea and the UK) have brought legislation to curb their use and forced the food service industry to look for alternatives or establish systems for collection and recycling. This has forced To know more, please subscribe to POLYMERS Communiqué subscriptions@polymerscommunique.comat

The results of this experiment will be watched with interest.

Figure 1 : Anatomy of a coﬀee cup.Fi1Atfﬀ Lid, 3 g1 Sleeve, 3 g2 Body, 12 g3 launched a similar cup recycling initiative on a pilot scale in the UK, where the collected used cups will be recycled at a dedicated Costa facility.

Does the Anatomy of a Coﬀee Cup have a Role to Play in Its Sustainable Recycling?

Coupled with the ʻdiﬃcult-to-recycleʼ proposition, a coﬀee cup is indeed a nightmare problem in sustainability.

In 2008, when the recycling content was less than 2%, Starbucks introduced the now famous ʻreusable cup discountsʼ in its stores to encourage return of the used cups to designated pick up sites. It aimed to increase the recycle rate to 25% by 2015. The experiment failed and the recycling rate has remained less than 2% worldwide. Just this year, Costa Coﬀee and McDonalds have Paperboard used for manufacturing cups is likely to touch a demand of about 7 million tonnes by 2025.

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Context India is chasing broadly three key goals. First is to become a US$ 5 trillion economy, second is to scale up its manufacturing sector from its current share of 17% to 25% of GDP and third is to become self-reliant (Atma Nirbhar). Obstacles were expected and they did come. The global pandemic, the US-China cold vibes and the RussianUkraine war. The resultant pressures on supply chains, food and commodity prices and, of course, the oil prices were enflaming. Many small and marginal countries have either gone bankrupt or are on the verge of defaulting (At last count, Belarus, Argentina, Jamaica, Belize, Venezuela, Greece, Ukraine, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and several more). The scale of defaults will most certainly put the international financial system under great stress. Add to this, the political chaos around the world, leadership that does not inspire confidence that it measures up well to these challenges and you have everyone on edge. The comfort zone is vanishing, for everyone. Our goal should be to make India a ʻNation of Innovationʼ. Not the economic might, not the military prowess, not the astute diplomacy, not the wheat and vaccine outreach; but an ʻInnovative Indiaʼ can alone entitle it to be crowned a ʻSuper Powerʼ. India has finally broken the shackles of people telling businesses what to do and what not. The Youngistan, fresh out of cuttingedge professional education, are ready to break the bondage of yore and try new ideas. 103 unicorns with valuation of US$ 355.80 bn makes India the third largest countrystartupintheworld!

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The simple meaning prevailing so far was ʻa new idea, method or productʼ. But business is more complex now and, therefore, needs a broader sweep to the deﬁnition of the word.

First things ﬁrst. Let us all be on the same page as to what we mean by ʻinnovationʼ?

Types of Innovation

Innovation is a process by which a domain, a product or a service is renewed and brought up to date by applying new socialbusinesstosuccessfulornewintroducingprocesses,techniquesestablishingideascreatemoreandvalue.

Disruptive Innovation When most unexpected companies, due to size or ﬁnancial limitations rise to a challenge or even displace an existing market leader, it is classiﬁed as disruptive innovation. More importantly, an innovation that creates a new market and value network could disrupt current players due to their inability to respond, is also a disruptive innovation.

One author says it nicely, “Innovation is a process by which a domain, a product or a service is renewed and brought up to date by applying new processes, introducing new techniques or establishing successful ideas to create more business and social value.” Why Innovate?

Breakthrough Innovation

Future growth should not depend too much on ʻmore of the sameʼ strategy. Others will emulate your success and competition will increase, bringing pressure on both scale and margins. This is when you need an innovation strategy to stay ahead of the competition. Customer expectations are a moving target. They will continue to expect more, better, faster and cheaper. You can retain the customer only if you add value to your oﬀering, so that you can retain the customer and improve your proﬁtability too. Innovation helps you to discover these value propositions. New technologies, new business models and new markets can bring about disruptive impact on your business. Innovation is the key to adopt and absorb new technologies, penetrate new markets and sustain it all with a more relevant business model.

Late Prof. Clayton Christensen (HBS) says, “The reason why it is so diﬃcult for existing ﬁrms to capitalise on disruptive innovations is that their processes and their business model that make them good at existing business actually make them bad at competing for disruption.”

Barriers to Innovation Innovation is the key to adopt and absorb new technologies, penetrate new markets and sustain it all with a more relevantmodel.business

Innovative companies possess the work culture that attracts young techies to seek engagement with you, pitchforking you with a positive vortex of young talent generating greater innovation.

What is Innovation?

Kaizen Essentially covers the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement. Majorly relates to incremental improvements through practical innovations. Practice of Kaizen helps build a culture of innovation. So it may be the ﬁrst step in a journey to create an innovative work culture.

Innovations strengthen your brand and give customers a strong reason to buy from you in preference to others. You can become a customerʼs ʻTop of the mindʼ recall.

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The early form of innovation that is highly people and their daily needs driven. Indiaʼs rural landscape is full of such innovative ideas that strike you instantly. Can be used as an industrial strategy in its more scientiﬁc and professional form. The downside is diﬃculty in scaling up.

This is an innovation, essentially homegrown, that has the potential to leapfrog the company to the next level; break the glass ceiling - to use that metaphor. When the current business of a company matures to a stage from which it cannot ensure continuous growth, breakthrough innovations become absolutely essential.

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Change being the only constant, we thought it would be wonderful to capture this and freeze ‘time’. We associate with the ‘current look’ of our industry colleagues and would it not be exciting to know of their persona, decades ago. That’s what we did, had them dig deep into their archives and share this just for your ‘read’... or should we say ‘see’!

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Managing Director, Multiflex Polybags Pvt. Ltd. That’s some transformation since 1993, when Rajendra was working as a Salesman under his elder brother, selling packaging materials and shopping carry bags. He is today leading the company.

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It was in 1999 that Bankey Bihari Goenka was trading yarns and manufacturing synthetic cloth and plastic pipes at Gorakhpur. Today, he leads the Pashupati Group which has made stupendous contribution to the plastics recycling industry in India.

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Raj started his career with his family business, dealing in masterbatches and more. He continues to be the torch-bearer of the company’s growth over the last 21 years with many milestones of success to yet follow.

Looking pretty much similar over the last 25 years, Nilesh started as a young entrepreneur in 1997 in the field of helical gearbox to become one of the leading quality gear box manufacturing companies.

Starting his career as an Injection Moulding Operator, Navneeth committed his last 4 decades to a single company which speaks volumes for his commitment. Today, he is the Senior Vice President of the MAL Group. C. P. navneeth kuMar raj shah

Robotics Driving the IML Business

“During the last few years, IML has boomed in India. We see various industries trying out IML products now. Especially with todayʼs market situation, presentation has become a big factor for product sales; these changing trends, technologies and robotic solutions will continue to play a pivotal role,” opines Prafull Jhalani, in dialogue with POLYMERS Communiqué. We look for futuristic technologies which are going to come into the market 2 - 3 years later and try to inculcate them in our products. On that basis, we decide on increasing our manpower resources and also building infrastructure for further development.

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Q. As regards the current penetration of IML in the Indian market, what do you consider as its big drivers today? During the last few years, IML has boomed in India. We see various industries trying out IML products now. Especially with todayʼs market situation, presentation has become a big factor for product sales and IML solutions provide that premium look and feel to a product. Also, hygiene standards are being implemented in industries; so, human touch or manual operations are not preferred and the robot eliminates human touch altogether. Though the robots are very userfriendly, still a lot of customers are not very comfortable with handling this automation. To bridge this gap, we have started to oﬀer customers hands-on training on IML and robotics in our factory before it is dispatched to their plant.

Q. Todayʼs shop ﬂoor has multi-brand equipment and accessories that need to be integrated and communicate with one another; your thoughts on the challenges and solutions on oﬀer.

Thereʼs always going to be a case where a customer tries various brands of equipment. Todayʼs new-age machines are all intelligent machines that are capable of integrating multiple equipment. We need to further inculcate Industry 4.0 in all equipment to make it smarter.

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Robotics plays a huge part in making an IML project successful. Without robotics and automation, the quality and eﬃciency needed are impossible. Also, the high production and precision required while inserting labels in the cavity are not possible without a robotic arm. A good robot can overcome the shortfall in the quality of the mould as well as labels.

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Q. Your thoughts on the importance of robotics in the success of IML as a sector?

For the first time in our memory, temperatures of 40°C have been forecast in the UK and UK MetOffice has issued the first-ever red warning for exceptional heatwave. In Portugal and Spain, temperatures have reached highs around 46°- 47°C - World Meteorological Organization (@WMO 18th July, 2022).

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It remains a moot point whether humans need to focus on better management of plastics post-consumer waste through better awareness and discipline, or move to alternate materials which potentially contribute much more to global warming, water and air pollution and usage of water for industrial purposes instead of drinking and irrigation of crops. We need to decide what is best; to shun plastics or manage plastics.

Which is the Bigger Challenge?

Does that cause one to sit up and think? But that is not all! We have all seen stock pictures of a turtle, a fish, another animal entangled in plastics waste, mostly in the fishnets carelessly discarded by fishing trawlers and fishermen. While the tragedy is huge and must be stopped, they are still a few animals. What would you think

Climate Change or Plastics

RETHOUGHT

Figure 2: The coral reefs are getting bleached due to rise in temperature of the sea. 93% of the Great Barrier Reef has lost colour. It is estimated that climate change could kill all the worldʼs coral reefs by 2100.

Scientiﬁc Reports, also shows that the Himalayan glaciers are shrinking far more rapidly than glaciers in other parts of the world. A team led by researchers at the University of Leeds, UK, made a reconstruction of the size and ice surfaces of 14,798 Himalayan glaciers during the Little Ice Age. They calculated that the glaciers have lost around 40 per cent of their area - shrinking from a peak of 28,000 square kilometres (km2) to around 19,600 km2 today. During that period, they also lost between 390 cubic kilometres (km3) and 586 km3 of ice, the researchers said.

Figure 3: More than 20,000 hectares of land was on ﬁre in the French Gironde region between 12th and 20th July, 2022. Plastic is lighter and more durable than alternatives and reduces the overall weight of products. If plastic packaging were replaced by other materials, waste and energy consumption would double, and weight and costs would quadruple.

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Figure 4: Where does this polar bear go? Glaciers and ice sheets are melting at an unprecedented rate and well above the past prediction. about the whole species being wiped out from land, skies and seas? That would be billions of animals. Thatʼs what is happening right now! Currently, 19% of species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species are already being impacted by climate change.

Introspecting Today The extinction risk of climate change is the risk of species becoming extinct due to the eﬀects of climate change. Climate change is the long-term conversion of temperature and average weather patterns. Many studies have been conducted on how climate change can aﬀect global temperatures and the environment. Studies done by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) show that it is estimated that the temperature will rise from about 1.4 to 5.5°C (2.5 to 10°F) within the next century. Temperature rise of 1.5 to 2.0°C may see the geographic range of many insects. Some examples are cited in Figures 1 to 5.

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The Point in Question... So, what have all these catastrophes got to do with plastics and SUP? Actually, a lot. In fact, it has more to do with the substitute materials, when we discard plastics; including, say, Shopping Bags. The substitute materials produce a much greater carbon footprint because of the higher use of thermal energy. This is besides the fact that the large application of chemicals and huge amount of water consumption in producing paper is an additional load on the environment and for a els

With reference to Figures 8, it shows that the arctic circle and polar areas are experiencing a maximum rise in temperatures and the ice is melting fast. This will give rise to an increase in sea levels, and sea levels are rising rapidly. The rate at which they are rising has more than doubled, from 0.06 inches (1.4 millimetres) annually throughout most of the 20th century to 0.14 inches (3.6 millimetres) per year from 2006 to 2015, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA predicts that sea levels will likely rise by at least 1 foot (0.3 m) above the levels seen in 2000 by the start of the next century, while the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates that they will rise by 16 to 25 inches (40 and 63 centimetres) by Should2100. sea levels

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Figure 1: The Bramble Cay melomys, thought to be the ﬁrst mammal species to go extinct due to the impacts of climate change.

And, The Himalayas The study, published in the journal rise to this extent, it could wreak havoc around the globe. As many as 250 million people, spanning all continents, could be ʻdirectly aﬀectedʼ by 2100, according to a 2019 study in the journal Nature Communications. A large number of coastal cities across the globe will sink. Many islands have already sunk and a large number of islands will sink.

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Friday130 night to Monday morning, a time to unwind, rejuvenate and be geared to face another grueling week. Each one of us use this ‘my time’ is different ways. And why not, weekend is a time for expressing ourselves. We all have known the personalities featured here as astute business stalwarts; as life is more than just business, we at POLYMERS Communiqué, have started this section called ‘WEEKEND DELIGHTS’. Live life...

Weekend Delights Maneesh Sharma Co-Founder and CTO Acumen Packaging Pvt. Ltd. My weekend starts very early around 4 am with gratitude and a small prayer. This is followed by 90 - 120 minutes of reading. Thereafter, I love spending time with my father chatting over a cup of tea, which is followed by a morning walk, exercise and participating in the laughter club activities. It’s now time for a hearty weekend vegan breakfast. After some rest, it’s time to socialise and engage in creative pursuits and adventurous activities with family, including outings. Evenings are spent for a long walk and trying out interesting cuisines; else, binge watching on TV or a movie at the theatre. Some weekends, I spent my time introspecting and thinking through my long-term planning. Prakash Kumar Proprietor Mahaveer Polypacks I spend my whole weekend with my family and friends. To start with, in the morning, I go for a walk and also go outside the temple that I visit and hand over some food to the needy. I spend some time playing games like cricket and carrom with my family, go bowling with my friends, have some good chat with my parents, go out for movies and dinner with my family and end my day by binge-watching something.

Naushik Kabra SynpackCEO

Spending quality time with my family is most essential. A weekend getaway to our farmhouse is always ideal. Time to socialise with friends over the weekend and catch up on each other’s lives is also integral. Working out regularly or doing any form of exercise really helps me align my mind to what’s ahead of me pertaining to work as well as is the best form of de-stress. Lastly, but the most important way I like spending my time is with my dogs; I’m a huge dog lover and they make me extremely happy.

In addition to being an expert mechanical engineer and business leader, I am also a pro tabla player. I love playing the tabla and practice (riyaz) daily for at least 3 to 4 hours.

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In addition, I also love to play badminton and, infact, do so on a daily basis.

Mahendra K. Avle Director Mayuresh Gears Pvt. Ltd.

Gautam Makhija KBMDirectorExtrusions Machines Pvt. Ltd. I believe in a healthy body and a healthy mind; so, I spend a lot of time during the weekend taking good care of my health by doing some exercises in the gym. Keeping fit is most important in today’s time with odd hours of work and food. Success with good health and a relaxed mind is the ‘real’ success!

Q. With K 2022 round the corner, what kind of marketing strategies are you looking at? At this point in time, the promotional activities being planned are primarily for visitors. We are not aggressively marketing the exhibition and it is virtually sold out. Our exclusive partners for the European regions are already making adequate eﬀorts to promote the event. However, we would meet up with our partners

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Q. With less than 200 days to go for the PLASTINDIA 2023 exhibition, there must be a lot of buzz around. Please share the roadmap from here on until D-Day?

Yes, you are absolutely right. There is a lot of buzz around and we, at Plastindia, are fully geared up to work towards organising an exquisite show in February. The week of 17th July, 2022, we visited Delhi and reviewed the progress of the fairgrounds. We also had an important meeting leading up to the planning of this event where the members of the Steering Committee under the Chairmanship of DCPC that we have formed met up with the representatives of the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of External Aﬀairs and other supporting Ministries of the Government of India. This meeting was all about putting things together for organising the event. Internally, we have formed several other committees, viz. the layout plan, the advertisements and sponsorship packages, the registration process, that have been working relentlessly towards executing the event. Our mobile app for the event is almost ready and we are really excited about it as it matches up to international standards. The precursor of this event was launched in Delhi on 4th May, 2022 and we are now gearing up for similar promotional campaigns at a few more destinations across the country, reaching out to people.

“Things should be absolutely exciting for the participants to showcase

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Q. A lot has already been discussed about the readiness of the Pragati Maidan. Please provide us with the latest update to address this concern of the exhibitors as well as the visitors. I was at the Pragati Maidan just a couple of days ago and, looking at the preparation, I can conﬁdently say that everything is underway, and we will be able to execute this event eﬀortlessly and successfully. We do see a lot of potential in terms of technology and the transfer of technology from abroad into India. It is going to be an exciting period for the Indian industry and it will all be showcased at PLASTINDIA 2023.

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Nidhi Verma Founder and Managing Director, ElitePlus++ Business Services, Mumbai

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I am a doer and passionate about the flexible packaging industry. Our conferences are curated essentially to facilitate participants to learn and benefit from the latest trends in the industry. The intent is to offer consolidated and useful information from the leaders of the industry.

To keep up as the torch-bearer of learning, we decided to use the virtual platform to complement the physical conferences. I started interviews with industry leaders and uploaded 125 videos on YouTube. Our viewers are not only industry colleagues from the global packaging industry, but also their family, friends and factory workers. We have sizeable followers on our channel and people regularly engage with us on that platform on issues relevant to the industry. As to the big gap, we consistently nurtured our internal team, strengthened our relationships in the industry and continued to be associated with our steering committee throughout the pandemic. So, all the essentials of a successful conference are already aligned with us. One of the key advantages of an offline conference, in addition to gaining knowledge, is the networking opportunity that it offers. We have launched a ʻPersonalised Online Networking Schedulerʼ which will facilitate all the delegates to set up meetings with the attending delegates so as to network, share experiences and gain practical advice from over 1,300 delegates, representing 13 countries at the flexible packaging conference.

Q. Getting back after a long gap...how do you feel putting up a physical event?

The cost of collection is primarily inﬂuenced by consumer behaviour and waste management infrastructure. Both are equally important and are critical factors determining the viability of the entire plastic recycling value chain.

While it may be impractical to keep all products separated after their use (based on the type of plastic material used for the product) to facilitate

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Recycling The Way Forward

A significant reason for inefficiencies in the plastics waste management system is our perception of plastics. Unlike metal, where each type of waste is viewed and handled differently at the disposal stage, plastic wastes are often viewed as a homogenous lot. To complicate the recycling process further, products made from different plastic materials are often bundled together as plastics waste and disposed off along with other compostable and recyclable waste materials.

Traditional materials are widely recycled. Factors helping higher recycling are their durability and, more importantly, the homogeneous nature of wastes. Thus, recycling rates for metals and glass are relatively higher as compared to paper, since a signiﬁcant portion of paper waste degrades before reaching a recycling facility. In contrast, plastic wastes, even though not degradable, are highly heterogeneous contributing to a higher cost of sorting and segregation, and a lower rate of recycling. This can change! The Indian recycling industry can capture the emerging and growing export markets for recycled materials and products made from recycled plastics. With our low labour cost, here is an opportunity for the Indian industry to convert adversity into an opportunity. We can seize this to our beneﬁt.

Contrary to popular perception, most plastics are amenable to recycling. Challenges lie in the collection, segregation and heterogeneous nature of plastics waste.

S. K. Ray Hon. Secretary & Member of Executive Committee, Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment (ICPE), Mumbai Enhancing Eﬀorts for Better Managing Plastics Waste

Unlike traditional materials, where wastes are more homogenous, as in cases of steel, glass, aluminium and paper; plastic wastes are predominantly in mixed forms despite signiﬁcant diﬀerences in their rheology and properties. This makes sorting and segregation expensive and recycling often economically unviable.

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recycling is the most efficient route for recycling where the value of waste is retained at its highest level. Additive and processing technologies currently available can help maintain the original properties of individual plastic materials and, in many instances, can even enhance these. Significant advances have been made to recycle dissimilar plastic materials with the help of available compatibilisers. A new generation of compatibilisers is under development in laboratories. Lack of source segregation and contamination with organic wastes had been the primary reason for plastics waste getting diverted to landfills

There are technical challenges in mechanically recycling biaxially oriented PET (BOPET) ﬁlms used widely in multilayer packaging (MLPs), due to their complex structures. These challenges can partially be overcome where BOPET is the dominant constituent. Chemical recycling, often dubbed as advanced recycling, is being explored to get back the original monomers or building blocks for PET and other polymers like PU, PBT or polyester resins. The use of compatibilisers to mechanically recycle MLPs is also a Mostpossibility.industrial and institutional wastes are either recycled in-house or by a network of established recyclers. There are over 10,000 recyclers spread over or Mostincinerated. polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles are recycled into ﬁbres and textile products. These are easy to spot and pick in waste and can even be recycled back to chips meant for new bottle production. An estimated 85% of PET bottles are recycled in India. The hurdle to achieving a higher recycling rate is the callous manner of disposal of bottles, making collection economically prohibitive, if not, impossible at times.

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recycling, an optimum degree of source segregation can go a long way. Adopting and using the recycling code to keep plastics waste separated at the source as much as possible will be a good Mechanicalstart.

Based on the principle of ʻProducers Payʼ, it can encompass externalities to make the recycling of diﬃcult-to-recycle plastics waste economically viable and environmentallysustainable.

To sum it up, the rotor design and the blade, along with the material used to make the blade are important for the performance of granulators. The design of the rotor and the blade material varies with the throughput material (i.e.) for regular materials like HDPE, LDPE and PP, the rotor and blade design are diﬀerent for the granulators used with materials like glass-ﬁlled or polycarbonates / PVC etc.

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Q. What is the role of technology in granulators to achieve regrind of the highest quality?

Q. What design considerations have you incorporated for the cleaning and maintenance of granulators?

The design of the rotor and the blades forms the most critical aspect of a granulator. The material used for the blades and the heat treatment of the blades is critical and have a big impact on the quality of regrind and bladesʼ life.

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GRANULATING PITCH

We shall be focussing on product development on the same lines in the times to come,” share Chandrakant Nandwana, Vinay C. Nandwana and Vipul C. Nandwana, in dialogue with POLYMERS

Q. With the advent of AI, IoT and more, how is PIMCO inculcating these facets into the equipment?

Currently, we are in the research mode and are looking at options to incorporate these into our equipment. The Indian market is still not ready for these technologies and the sole reason is the cost factor. Hence, including these facets have a big impact on the cost of the equipment, which is not acceptable to the Indian buyer. Also, our equipment is not used for a prolonged period of time or 24X7 like the injection moulding machine or extruders that run continuously where the use of AI and IoT are business enablers to track machine performance and production parameters

Granulators play a big role in this process of recycling the material to make feedstock material for production. Despite a spike in the demand, there are very few players in the market who are providing granulators for engineering materials and thicker plastic components made of ABS, glass-ﬁlled nylon, polycarbonate etc.

Automation Is the Indian Market Ready for It?

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We have designed the equipment in such a manner that cleaning and maintenance are very easy to perform. For colour changes, you just need to unbolt the chamber parts and blow compressed

“Automation would be the need of the hour, paired with AI and IoT.

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POLYMERS Communiqué  June - July 2022 147 Events PLASTIVISION 2023 7th - 11th December, 2023 Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India 28th Fakuma 17th - 21st October, 2023 Messe NewGermanyFriedrichshafen,Plastfocus20241st-5thFebruary,2024Delhi,India T-PLAS 2023 20th - 23rd September, BITEC2023Bangkok,&InternationalBangkokTradeExhibitionCentre,Thailand NPE 2024 6th - 10th May, 2024 Orange ConventionCountyCenterOCCC, Orlando, Florida, United States Plastics & Rubber Indonesia 2022 16th - 19th November, 2022 Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran, Indonesia HIPLEX International Plastics Expo - 2023 4th - 7th August, 2023 Hitex Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, India Indplas 2022 25th - 28th November, 2022 Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, 23VietnamPlasKolkatard-26thNovember, 2022 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam TAIPEI PLAS 2022 27th September1st October, 2022 Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1, Taipei,IndoplasTaiwan31stAugust - 3rd September, 2022 Jakarta International Expo (JI Expo), Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia *Status as on 15th July, 2022 PLASTINDIA 2023 1st - 5th February, 2023 Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, 24InterplasticaIndiath-27thJanuary, 2023 IEC Expocentre, 14, RussiaNaberezhnaya,KrasnopresnenskayaMoscow, K 192022th-26th October, 2022 Düsseldorf, Germany Plast 23IstanbulEurasia2022rd-26thNovember, 2022 Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul ElitePlus: 9th Speciality Films & GlobalPackagingFlexibleSummit- 2022 5th - 6th September, 2022 Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai

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Recycling: The Way Forward

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