TecnA Plastics & Rubber - September 2019

Plastics & Rubber

International Magazine for the global Plastics & Rubber Industry TecnA Plastics & Rubber N.1 Settembre 2019 Poste Italiane SpA - Spedizione in Abbonamento Postale D.L. 353/2003 (conv. in L. 27/02/2004 n. 46) art. 1 comma 1 NE/TV - Anno I N°1/2019

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the performance barometer for the entire plastics and rubber industry

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Automa by Magic, a sound partner in blow moulding

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Novelty in flexographic printing machines

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A tremendous success

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Digitalisation, networking and sustainability

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NB at K 2019

MORETTO at K 2019, winning the challenge

TecnA Plastics & Rubber N°1 September 2019 Year I

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Publisher F. Da Cortà Fumei Editorial Staff Sabrina Fattoretto Design Claudia Bosco

International Magazine for the global Plastics & Rubber Industry

Collaborators Anita Pozzi Arianna Lenzo Elena Abbondanza Franco Giordano Printing L’Artegrafica

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EXHIBITIONS

K is the performance barometer for the entire plastics and rubber industry K 2019 Düsseldorf: new technologies as drivers of innovation for a productive and responsible today, tomorrow and future

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2019, known as “The World’s No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber” and scheduled to take place in Düsseldorf from 16 to 23 October 2019, is fully booked. Over 3000 exhibitors from more than 60 countries have registered to participate. K will occupy the entire Düsseldorf exhibition grounds with some 175,000 m² of net exhibition space, and more than 200,000 trade visitors from all over the world are expected come to the event.

K is the performance barometer for the entire industry and its global marketplace for innovations. For eight days, the “Who’s Who” of the entire plastics and rubber world will meet here to demonstrate the industry’s capabilities, discuss current trends and set the course for the future. K 2019 underscores its special position not only

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through its popularity with the global industry but also by addressing the current challenges of our era and especially of its sector, first and foremost in regard to “plastics for sustainable development” and the “circular economy”. These not only will be among the hot topics touched on at the exhibitors’ stands at the upcoming K but will also be covered comprehensively in the supporting programme.

For example, the special exhibition “Plastics Shape the Future” also sees itself as a podium for solutions and answers to current social trends and discussions. Crucial topics will be discussed in detail, including packaging waste, marine litter and climate change on the one hand and resource conservation, energy efficiency and recycling on the other. “Plastics Shape the Future” not only will offer an international information and networking platform but will also provide for greater involvement of policymakers and socially relevant

groups in the form of keynote speeches and speed talks.

The Science Campus of K 2019 stands for the dialogue between science and industry, with sustainability and recycling management also being examined intensively. Last but not least, the joint appearance of VDMA (German Engineering Federation) and its member companies will also be focused this time on the topic of the circular economy.

Those who want to already now begin preparing for their visit to K 2019 in October can find the exhibitor database at www.konline.com/2410. At the end of March 2019, the ticket office for K 2019 will also be launched on the portal. The eTicket also benefits you twofold by saving both time and money. Visitors can purchase their ticket online, print it out on their own printer or download it as a code and then travel to the trade fair free of charge by bus and train. In addition, the eTicket is much less expensive than one purchased on site.

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The world’s fastest offset printer for bottle caps The next K show edition will be an opportunity to present an important innovation in the range of printing systems produced

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he Reggio Emilia-based company, with over 50 years’ experience in the printing machines industry, currently devoted to the manufacturing of 4.0 technology equipment, will reveal a brand new version of the MO 2062, the flagship model of automatic machines for plastic cap decoration, with up to 300,000 effective PCO28 caps per hour in the top configuration.

The MO 2062 model remains the fastest offset machine for caps in the world and it can be equipped with 4 colors, plus a special pre-print color unit suitable for background color printing. These peculiar characteristics have ensured that the world’s leading plastic caps manufacturers included this model in their production processes.

Thanks to the 10-year collaboration with a worldleading manufacturer of compression molding machines for plastic caps, the MO 2062 exhibited

at K will feature a quality control produced by the Imola-based group, directly integrated into the printing machine. Unlike the configuration available so far, which requires adding a buffering turntable, a jet-stream conveyor and the quality control system itself, the new version allows to limit the overall dimensions, while preserving the output and reliability characteristics.

Another reason to visit MOSS at K will be the possibility to see a machine via remote connection that will be in the pre-testing stage at the Reggio Emilia factory.

The mentioned line will be dedicated to flexible tubes decoration and it will consist of a multipurpose machine MP8 equipped for tube lacquering connected to a 5-color servo-assisted screen-printer MS 1070. The line will feature two capping units for screw-on and snap-on caps with print orientation, pin accumulator, lacquerdrying UV oven and decoration UV-LED dryers.

We look forward to seeing you at

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Plast will be back in 2021 with the innovation alliance

Registration begins in November 2019.

See you all at PLAST 2021!

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fter the excellent results of the past edition, the PLASTInternational Exhibition for Plastics and Rubber Industries organizing secretariat announces the next three-year appointment for the event, which will take place from Tuesday, 4 May to Friday, 7 May 2021 at the Fiera Milano RhoPero fairgrounds, again together with The Innovation Alliance. “The broad approval expressed by exhibitors and visitors alike for the formula piloted in 2018,” stated Alessandro Grassi, President of AMAPLAST and of the management company PROMAPLAST srl, organizer of PLAST, “has more than convinced us to renew the agreement with the organizing committees of the other four fairs taking part in the innovative tradeshow format (IPACK-IMA, MEAT-TECH, PRINT4ALL, INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA).” PLAST 2018 closed its doors on a positive trend, with over 1,500 exhibitors in 55,000 square metres of exhibition space drawing in more than 63,000 visitors.

There was also a significant increase

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in foreign representation, partly thanks to over 30 official delegations welcomed to the specialized fair, which thus reaffirms its international stature and draw. There was a rich showcase of technology presented to the operators, especially as regards the core of the exhibition: machinery, equipment and moulds for processing plastics and rubber, with over 3,500 units on display in the 6 exhibition halls. This is an important sector in Italian manufacturing, with a production value estimated by the trade association AMAPLAST at 4.7 billion euros in 2018, approximately 70% going to exports. With the renewal of the agreement on The

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Innovation Alliance and the choice of dates - determined taking into account the busy calendar of international tradeshows for the capital machinery industry and the availability of the Fiera Milano fairgrounds - the PLAST organizing secretariat is revving its engines in view of the next edition, so that it can again propose to the plastics and rubber industry an exhaustive survey of innovative technologies, materials, processes and products, conferences and seminars, art, and opportunities for professionals in the sector to meet and exchange ideas.

Registration begins in November 2019. See you all at PLAST 2021!

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Automa by Magic, a sound partner in blow moulding Automa is the name you need when you look for reliability, top quality and extensive experience in blow moulding

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utoma.

Who does not recognize this name? Who has never heard of it or has never met it at a trade

fair?

Almost 50 years of history in Extrusion Blow Moulding; over 3500 produced machines, most of them still in operation.

Well, Automa is back.

After the period of time that led to its liquidation, it has returned. Thanks to

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the foresight of Ferruccio Giacobbe (Magic MP) who avoided the prestigious Italian brand ending up in foreign hands, here it is again, on the scene of the Extrusion Blow Moulding industry.

Automa by Magic has been established in October 2018, thanks to a concerted action by some professionals of the sector and Magic MP itself. It continues to provide for and support Automa customers, and others, with spare parts, technical

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service, new PLC systems with its own software, UNIKOÂŽ, which vertically fits into any Extrusion Blow Moulding machine, both continuous and accumulation ones.

Not restricted to the above, Automa by Magic is also born to build new hydraulic machines, based on Automa and Magic projects, revisited in a modern way, with improved components and implemented solutions.

The equipment range includes the traditional shuttle machines, single and double station, and models with accumulator heads for the automotive and technical products industries.

For those customers who are strongly faithful to a technical tradition which makes them independent; for those destinations where the stability of the electricity line can be an enemy of all new full electric technologies; for these and other cases, the demand for hydraulic solutions is still active.

Automa by Magic, in its new building in Imola (Bologna, Italy), manufactures new EBM machines using a network of highly qualified and experienced suppliers. The machines are manufactured, tested and then sent to their destinations where skilled technicians carry out the commissionings.

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Also existing machines complete overhaulings are carried out inhouse. Automa By Magic technical department intervenes to plan and develop all necessary conversions and updates agreed with end-users.

Special attention is dedicated to all those technical improvements aimed to extend machines life and increase the active and passive safety, in case it is not sufficiently adequated or totally absent. This, besides the

equipment modernization, increases machines efficiency, production and operators safety.

Automa by Magic has an automated storage/retrieval system with various types of spare parts for Automa and Blow Star machines.

All spare parts are produced according to original drawings, adopting the same technologies and materials as in the past and when possible upgrading them

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with last generation components and long lasting solutions. Many parts are technically updated to improve their performances and are produced with CNC machines, to obtain perfectly and easily interchangeable items, even years later. This guarantees the duration and quality of the spare part itself.

Each customer will find in Automa

by Magic a partner for any need he might have.

Spare parts, optionals, new molds, accessories and/or special solutions will be controlled and integrated in any existing machine, making it as new.

Automa by Magic provides customers with more than thirty years of experience in the field as its staff is made up of technicians and experts who have gained their valuable experience with Automa and other manufacturers, allowing Automa by Magic to assist customers in general on various brands in the Extrusion Blow Moulding market.

The partnership of two brands that have technically and technologically influenced the Extrusion Blow Moulding worldwide market, are joined today in Automa

by Magic. All this can only be a new and great benefit for the market and for customers who still have their machines running and can continue to use them for many more years to come.

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Russia’s economy is picking up Marked uptick in the propensity to invest at interplastica and upakovka 2019

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trong interest taken in the accompanying expert forums The Russian market seems to be finally moving out of the trough at least as regards the plastics, rubber and packaging sectors and related process industries. Impressive proof of this has been provided by the two trade fairs interplastica, 22nd International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber, and upakovka – Processing and Packaging, which drew to a successful close after four trade fair days on 1 February 2019.

To the tune of 25,000 visitors came to the AO Expocenter in Krasnaja Presnja, Moscow to seek information on the extensive ranges displayed by 950 exhibitors from 32 countries.

After a period of stagnation in 2016 and a -2.8 % recession in 2015, Russia saw a new growth phase start in 2017 with 1.5 % GNP growth.

Four years after the sanctions were imposed and the oil price dropped the Russian economy has adapted to the new circumstances and managed to grow again.

There is a great deal of renewed interest in modern machinery, production plants and high-tech materials.

This also especially applies to demand for packaging technologies and plastic processing

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equipment. To the delight of the exhibiting companies, activities at interplastica und upakovka were therefore not only confined to an exchange of information.

Many trade visitors also came with concrete intentions to buy and took their purchasing decisions right on site. This underpins the substantial investment needs that continue to exist in Russia and its neighbouring states.

The presence of numerous foreign exhibitors evidences the sustained strong interest taken in the Russian market. “Following some difficult years things are picking up again.

Those showing stamina will now be rewarded,” reflects Werner Matthias Dornscheidt, CEO and President of Messe Düsseldorf, drawing a positive conclusion. Very satisfied with the results of the two trade fairs, he goes on to say: “The mood in the halls was excellent, exhibitors reported extremely interested business people who were also prepared to place orders. They capitalised on the unique opportunity here to see the latest developments in world markets and negotiate with suppliers on site.”

In 2017 (for want of more recent figures) plastics and rubber machines worth EUR 457 million were exported to Russia from all over the world; this means 40.4% more than in 2016 (325.5 million).

From January to September 2018 plastics and rubber machinery exports from Germany totalled EUR 90.8 million – a 3.3% plus against the same period of the previous year.

Commenting on this Thorsten Kühmann, General Manager at the Fachverband Kunststoff- und Gummimaschinen (the Plastics and Rubber Machinery Association within the VDMA), said: “Following a marked rise in German deliveries

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to Russia in 2017, these levels were maintained and had even raised slightly by November 2018. As before there are clear impulses for the packaging sector as a direct upshot of the Russian food sanctions. As a result, packaging must increasingly be produced in Russia to preserve regional foodstuffs. Add to this the positive effect companies with local branches can feel as their stamina is increasingly rewarded. It is true that the Russian market has not been able to follow on from the successful years around 2013 yet but it offers compensation in volatile times.”

Austria and China were represented with strong joint pavilions at interplastica 2019 while Germany promoted the quality seal “Made in Germany” with a large, official German participation. Furthermore, Italy attended with its usual strong participation. 65 Italian exhibitors at individual stands and at the big country pavilion in Hall 2.3 provided a comprehensive overview. Fabrizio Vanzan, Exhibition Manager at AMAPLAST, summed it up as follows: “interplastica 2019 proved very positive for us and even exceeded our expectations against the backdrop of the known, difficult economic situation. Our Italian exhibitors welcomed many existing customers but also new customers from Russia and its neighbouring countries to their stands. We expect very good follow-up business.”

“Two topics also generating particular interest at interplastica 2019 were Industry 4.0 and Recycling,” says Natallia Esche, Team Assistant at VDMA AG Hybride Leichtbau Technologien. In terms of recycling Esche refers to the internationally still very different development status: “The problem of waste disposal is a very acute one

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EXHIBITIONS in many countries, including Russia. Whereas in many Western European countries this problem is already being actively solved with the introduction of entire processing complexes, Russia currently only has a few, small plants.”

The ranges displayed by interplastica exhibitors were complemented by a programme of high-calibre technical events. At the Polymer Plaza in Hall 1 expert lectures and panel discussions addressing such current issues as “Plastics and the Circular Economy – Recycling Trends and Rising Environmental Conscience”, “Innovative Trends in the Modern Polymer Industry”, or “Biopolymers and Recycling” made for packed rows in the audience.

Also proving a key attraction for visitors was the third edition of the special show 3D fab+print. The strong growth areas of Additive Manufacturing and 3D printing were centre stage. Here Russian and international experts discussed developments, opportunities and challenges of this young technology while exhibitors showcased their innovative products and solutions within this theme.

The next interplastica in Moscow will be held from 28 to 31 January 2020, once again concurrently with upakovka.

For further information go to www.interplastica.de

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Exhibitor Testimonials Burç Angan, Vice Chairman, Hürmak Plastics Machinery “The Show interplastica 2019 was quite satisfying. We had quite a number of serious visitors from Russia and Central Asia. I believe we have made a remarkable first impression in the market thanks to our local partners from Hurmak Russia. Most of our visitors were very impressed to see a relatively new player on their market and were excited to find a middle-segment brand on the market boasting good value for money. Russia has been the leading market for Turkish plastics machinery exports for many years. However, we have been holding back till now to overcome the political instabilities that occurred in 2012. We now think the time is right to strengthen our business ties with our Russian friends and we plan to continue our participation at interplastica in order to show our determination to gain a foothold on the Russian market.”

Marko Besenlehner, Media Relations & Marketing Manager, Gabriel-Chemie Gesellschaft m.b.H. “Our two principal themes at interplastica 2019 were sustainability and digitalisation. We have just refocused our company by installing the digital platform “Masterbatch” where we offer all our products – this was the core intention of our interplastica appearance.

Furthermore, we also presented plastics certified as Halal & Vegan. Our stand was well attended.”

Konstantin Dorogov, Business Manager, Evonik Chimia LLC “This was our first time exhibiting at interplastica and we are happy with the exhibition. We already discussed with colleagues about participating next year and we are inclined to come again. Organisation of the event is of a consistently high level, so we wish to support it.”

Steven Jia, Sales Manager, Dalian Sunlight Technology Co.,Ltd. “The interplastica exhibition is very high quality exhibition.

We already attended it several times and each time there are real and professional buyers who are interested in our products—HDPE double wall corrugated pipe line.

CIS market is good big market. Interplastica exhibition can cover not only Russia market but also around area such as Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus etc. That is why we have big intention to attend this high quality exhibition. “

Pavel Kruglov, CEO of Polyplastic Trade House “Every year we see increasing interest in the exhibition not only from Russian, but also from foreign exhibitors and visitors. It is very important for Polyplastic, because, on the one hand, it allows us to show our products to potential customers, and on the other, to see new promising areas of industrial development, to assess what our competitors have achieved over the past year and to always stay ‘on trend’, to be one step ahead.

Participation at the “interplastica” trade fair has already become a good annual tradition for Polyplastic. Of course, we plan to continue this tradition and take part in the exhibition in 2020, as well as in its business program.”

Ulrich Reifenhäuser, CSO, Reifenhäuser GmbH & Co. KG Maschinenfabrik “interplastica 2019 was very interesting for us. It was more flexible and attracted more visitors than last year.

I am positively surprised. Trade visitors were astonishingly serious about their upcoming and new projects. I see business picking up even further in 2019 and expect to see an even better market climate at interplastica 2020.”

Wolfgang Schmidt, Dr. Boy GmbH Co.KG “Last year a depressed mood still prevailed at the trade fair – no question about that this time. This year was the sixth time I have participated and it is the best interplastica I have ever seen. The number of decisionmakers is very high, we already managed to sell three machines on the first two days. 30% to 40% of our Russian customers and potential buyers came from Greater Moscow, the remainder from Kazan, Novgorod, St. Petersburg and the Ural region. interplastica 2020 is a must-go event for us.”

Ing. Mag. Georg Tinschert, General Manager, Wittmann Battenfeld GmbH “We are very satisfied. The trade fair shows rising dynamism – both in terms of quality and visitor footfall.

We posted a 5% – 7% increase in visitor attendance at our stand. The trade audience came predominantly from Central Russia, but also from Belarus and Kazakhstan.

Demand was especially high for packaging technology and medical device technology but also white goods.

To us this market is very important because Russians like to buy high-quality European equipment despite strong competition from Asia. Furthermore, the trend towards manufacturing more plastic parts domestically favours investment in machinery – despite difficult circumstances.”

Roberto Wang, Vice General Manager, Taizhou Huangyan Meiding Mould Co.,Ltd “We have taken part in in interplastica for many years, it is good quality exhibition in Russia, and visitors are also very professional, we met not just buyers form Russia, but also buyers from Central Asia. The organizer arranged everything one day before the exhibition; it is very convenient for the exhibitors and visitors.”

Marcel Willberg, Sales Manager, Lindner Washtech GmbH We have already participated in interplastica as part of the German Pavilion for the second time now, and the trade fair went even better for us than last year. Made in Germany continues to be a key selling point. We offer complete washing systems, from plastics washing to drying and finished granulates. Film is a top theme in Russia as is the circular economy in general. You can feel that recycling is a topic of increasing importance, Russia wants to act especially when it comes to sorting solid municipal waste. We welcomed many existing customers but also new customers to our stand – above all from Russia but also from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Ukraine, and we even met with interested parties from Ghana and Portugal.”

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Safety first of all Gimat bulk material handling systems are remarkably wellknown in the plastics, chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries

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uger fillers (pic. 1) The semiautomatic auger fillers are designed for volumetric or gravimetric dosing not free flowing

and sticky powders from 150 to 15.000 grams. The machine consists of a 3050 l hopper in stainless steel for product contact parts with special agitator assuring bridge breaking and mixing effect, which can be integrated with form/fill/seal for automatic operation.

Auger drive and agitator drive are completely independent. Hopper can be equipped by automatic filling with GIMAT powder conveyors.

Bulk bag unloading systems (pic. 2) Gimat have extensive experience in handling powders for both the Food and Chemical industries. As clients have become more aware of the risks and responsibilities associated with the ATEX requirements they have responded with a new costeffective solution. After considerable investment Gimat now offer an effective solution for ATEX zones G2 and D22 or lower.

The basic machine effectively deals with free-flowing powders, for less

flowing materials Gimat offer either vibratory or pneumatic massage solutions to ensure reliable flow and therefore continuous manufacture process.

Partial discharge of bags is allowed thanks to another pneumatic (and hence safe) device to close the bag spout.

Main additional features are: Patented discharge hopper with powder flow improvements; Hopper made of food grade (FDA approved) black antistatic polymer, no spark risk, guarantee of easy cleaning, good flowing of the product and strength against corrosion. Hopper can be also made of stainless steel 304 or 316 on request.

Support frame with 4 off height adjustable legs and crossbars assembled by special bolted adjustable community design connections.

Unloading and conveying of the bulk bag content happens thanks to effective Gimat flexible spiral conveyors or shaftless screw conveyors depending on the output required. These units are proven in ATEX environments, for more details contact Gimat.

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The cell of innovation Delia specialized in the production and planning of manipulators and robots for machinery for moulding rubber items and cooperates with manufacturers and users of rubber material machinery

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elia srl was established in 1992 and has specialized in the production and planning of manipulators and robots for machinery for moulding rubber items.

The company has been operating for a number of years in cooperation with manufacturers and users of machinery for rubber material and has done much to update the working cycles and performance of the machines.

Delia has developed a series of special equipment and manipulators and moulds for all rubber items or rubber with metal inserts for the automotive industry, household appliances (white industry), medical, zootechnical industries and sports equipment.

Delia Srl’s innovating robotic cells have been engineered to improve the quality of rubber moulded products and the productivity of the machines to produce them.

Thanks to DELIA new work cells, which can be combined with anthropomorphic and Cartesian robots, it is possible to perform the following operations: - multiple extraction of moulded rubber pieces with metal or plastic inserts and their de-burring on-board machine; - quality controls; - loading of any metal, plastic or rubber inserts into the mould; - orienting and stacking the rubber moulded pieces inside purpose-built boxes ready for shipping.

Other outstanding products of the company are: • Robotized cells for the production of items for the automotive sector like bellows - the system draws and trims the bellows and fits up the injection peduncles by means of precise, fully automatic electrical and pneumatic movements); • Single thermoregulated blocks; • Double thermoregulated blocks allowing moulding simultaneously by two moulds placed on both the sides of the block; • Injectors and volumetric pumps for rubber injection; • Insert fitting machines; • Cutting machines, and many other systems to improve the quality of rubber moulded products and the productivity of the rubber moulding machines.

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Picture 1 Double thermoregulated block is used to inject into several points in the mould; it consists in a steel block where are placed injection runners, which are maintained at a safety temperature of 60-90 C°, thanks to the crossing of a thermoregulated fluid in a special circuit placed in the platen. The device is equipped by a set of regulators to check the amount injected by every nozzle. Injection nozzles are self-adaptable in height, as to fit better in the moulds. The special nozzles conformation allows to make up for possible skews of injection holes. The device, besides to inject into several points of the same plate, allows to inject in two work plate at the same time, too.

Picture 2 Robotized work cell for the production of parts for the Automotive Industries: Rear bellows, front bellows, car door bellows The robotized cell for the production of parts for the automotive industry integrates the various production phases from moulding to the finished product. It is used for automatically drawing, trimming and fitting up the injection peduncles. Bellows are moulded by a rubber injection press equipped with a DELIA thermo-regulated block, which allows saving material, a 12-openings mould with a double males series to carry out the removal and

finishing in masked time, so remarkably reducing the cycle time.

The Bellows are moulded by a rubber injection press equipped with a DELIA 12-nozzles injection points thermo-regulated block, which allows saving material, a 12-openings mould with a double males series to carry out the removal and finishing in masked time, so remarkably reducing the cycle time.

The cell translates the male holder bars alternatively outside the injection press through both electrical and pneumatic movements. While the injection press is moulded a new series of parts outside a 12-positions cutting group cuts the small injection peduncles from the bellow collar, In the meantime, a trimming head removes the residual burr on the piece perimeter. At the end of the cutting and trimming operations the male holder bar with the moulded pieces is drawn by means of electrically controlled axes and placed in the drawing head area, which removes simultaneously rows of six pieces each by means of special taking groups.

After drawing the pieces, the male holder bar is turned and placed again on the electrical translation device from and to the press.

The global cycle time will be defined by the press according to the injection, vulcanization and frame exchange time.

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Gianeco gives new life to wastes Gianeco contributes to recycling renewable and eco-friendly materials for a greener and cleaner environment

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ianeco Srl is a plastic recycling and trading company. For years, it has been dealing with the recovery of different polymers, starting from engineering polymers, such as ABS, PC, PA, PS, PBT, PEI, and PES, focusing more and more its main activity on the thermoplastic elastomers and bioplastics.

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In order to complete its mission for a greener and cleaner environment, for years Gianeco has been committed to promoting, marketing and reprocessing compostable and biodegradable polymers, where Gianeco Srl offers a primary service in Europe. It is proud to be involved and contribute in the recycle of renewable and eco-friendly materials, such as PLA, PBAT, PHA, PHB, PCL, and PBS. The idea behind bio-based polymer is to replace fossil oil carbons with carbons obtained from renewable and eco-friendly sources (sugars in plants), in other words, to create polymers from renewable natural resources and allow packaging to decompose quickly and get

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back to nature. Due to its versatility, PolyLactide acid PLA is the biopolymer used in the large range of applications.

At K 2019, Gianeco Srl presents its range of recycled bioplastic materials, coming from postproduction food packaging, fibres, thermoforming. Gianeco’s main commitment is to revalue the scrap of the bioplastics industry for using it again in the large range of new processings. Ensuring high quality and optimal conditions for dry and protected storage and recycling of discards, Gianeco’s recycled bioplastics are an interesting cost-saving alternative for a number of applications.

Gianeco exhibits at K, booth 7.2E10.

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The Asian region is buckling down on major trends and issues to achieve a future “perfect” economic growth, which will have a ripple effect on the plastics industry. In the run-up to K 2019, The World´s No. 1 Trade Fair Plastics and Rubber, which will take place in Düsseldorf from 16 to 23 October 2019, we will first take a look at the Asian economy, broken down into various areas, in order to then identify the plastics industry, market growth and challenges in the region

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ith the world economies on a roller coaster ride, sluggish trade growth is expected on the heels of further trade restrictions and policy uncertainties.

According to the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development), the global economy is likely to expand from 3.3% in 2019 to 3.4% in 2020, down from the 3.5% it had projected for both years last year.

Meanwhile, in China, while new policy measures have offset weak trade developments, OECD’s forecast for the country remains close to 2018, with a forecast growth of 6.2% in 2019 from 6.3%. And while India’s growth wound down to 7.1% in the third quarter of 2018, it is expected to grow at 7.3% in the fiscal year 2018-19, and 7.5% in the following two years, says the World Bank.

Bracing for further headwinds in the months to come, mature economies are pointing their compasses towards Southeast Asian countries, even against the Bank of America Merrill Lynch forecast of a slowdown in five countries – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand – with growth falling slightly to 4.8% in 2019, from 5% in 2018.

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including automotive, packaging, construction and medical devices.

The region is also embracing salient issues relating to fuel efficiency, through development of its electric vehicle industry; plastics waste reduction through a recycling infrastructure; and adoption of smart manufacturing via Industry 4.0 initiatives. Southeast Asia’s plastics market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.5% from 2018-2023, according to a report by Mordor Intelligence.

Construction and packaging industries are the major consumers of plastics in the region, as are film/sheet applications.

Meanwhile, Mordor Intelligence also says that the market for engineering plastics in Asia-Pacific was 25.37 million tonnes in 2017. The market is expected to portray a healthy growth rate over the forecast period of 2018-2023, at a CAGR of 5.7%.

PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) resins are expected to dominate the segment, with a 51% share in the engineering plastics’ product share and a growth of 6.6% over the next five years.

Flaunting its automotive base assets To remain competitive, Southeast Asia needs to measure up with the global automotive demand. The region produced over 4 million vehicles in 2018, and averaged a 7.6% growth in production and sales, from January-November 2018, according to the ASEAN Automotive Federation (AAF).

Thailand the region’s largest producer of vehicles (commercial and passenger vehicles), takes the lead, having produced 2.16 million units in 2018, up by 9% from the previous year. For 2018, full year vehicle sales in Thailand increased 19.2% yearon-year to 1 million units. However, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) forecasts that vehicle production in Thailand is expected to decrease slightly to 2.15 million units in 2019.

The country, dubbed as the Detroit of Asia, remains a manufacturing haven for global automobile makers including Toyota, Ford, Honda, BMW, Mercedes and more, which have set up factories in Thailand.

Second in rank in production is Indonesia, which produced over 1.24 million units, up 9.9% from 1.13 million units a year ago, according to the AAF data. As well, Indonesia remains the largest market for vehicles in

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2018, having sold 1.06 million units in the 11 months to November, up 6.9% from 994,436 units over the same period a year ago.

Meanwhile car producing Malaysia, saw a 23.7% dip in sales following three months of a windfall from JuneAugust; and capped the month of November 2018 with a sales growth of 5.5%, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).

Plugging into electric vehicles or EVs Sales of electric cars are increasing around the world, surpassing 1.2 million for the first time in 2018, and more than 1.6 million EVs expected to be sold worldwide by the end of the year, according to the Frost & Sullivan Global Electric Vehicle Market Outlook for 2018. While China, the US and Europe account for around 90% of all electric car

sales in the world, Japan and South Korea are also major players, with China cornering half of global production in 2017, followed by Europe and the US with 21%, and 17%, respectively; and Japan and South Korea representing 8% and 3%, respectively.

Southeast Asia, where vehicle, industrial and biomass burning are main reasons for degrading air quality, is also progressing towards low carbon transport. A 2018 study

by Frost & Sullivan and Nissan, covering Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines, says though EV uptake remains comparatively low, consumers are aware of the di¬fferences in various EV technologies such as battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid

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vehicles (PHEVs) and full hybrid. It also said EVs are gaining popularity among young individuals below the age of 40.

When British technology firm Dyson picked Singapore as the location for its multi-billion dollar electric car project, to roll out its first EVs by 2021, it came as a surprise since almost 90% of vehicles are petrol-based in Singapore. According to the Land Transport Authority (LTA), as of last year, 357 cars were petrol-electric plug-ins while 466 were pure electric, of the 614,937 cars registered in Singapore. Nevertheless, the country is one of a few in the world with both an electric car-sharing scheme and an electric taxi fleet and it is also expected that 60 electric buses will ply public bus routes by 2020, according to the LTA. Elsewhere, the “Big 3” – Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, have formed respective EV roadmaps to build an integrated EV ecosystem to support private investments across the value chain. Under its “Electric Vehicle Promotion Plan”, part of the Thailand Alternative Energy Development Plan 2012-2021, Thailand has progressed from having 60,000 hybrid passenger cars and 8,000 battery electric motorcycles in 2014 to 102,000 hybrid cars and 1,400 battery electric vehicles in 2018, according to the Land Transport Department.

Indonesia has delved deeper into the issue of adoption, pushing its goal for 20% of all locally manufactured cars to be electric by 2025. It is targeting 2.1 million units of two-wheeler EVs like e-motorcycles and and 2,200 units of four-wheeler vehicles by 2025. Investments are rife and recent developments include South Korea’s Hyundai setting up a 250,000-unit/ year EV plant in Cikarang Industrial Complex; and a consortium of investors from South Korea, Japan and China building a US$4 billion EV battery plant in Morowali to tap into Indonesia’s abundant nickel laterite reserves, a key ingredient in lithium ion batteries. The country is also finalising a policy that offers fiscal incentives to EV battery producers and car makers, as well as tariff agreements with countries that have high EV demand.

Under its National Green Technology Master Plan and the Electric Mobility Blueprint (EMB), Malaysia envisages by 2030, it will have 100,000 electric cars on the road, along with 2,000 electric buses and 125,000 charging stations, says the Malaysian Investment Development Authority.

In the Philippines, the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) set a target in 2014 to have

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1 million EVs on roads by 2020, while the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) collaborated with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to introduce e-tricycles (e-trikes) powered by lithium-ion battery technology. As of 2018, around 1,400 e-jeepneys and e-trikes ply the roads, according to the Department of Trade and Industry’s Board of Investments, along with charging stations in 19 locations. EVAP envisions 200 of these in place by 2022. In predominantly two-wheeler Vietnam, its first car manufacturer Vinfast expects to produce 250,000 e-motorcycles/year and is planning to release its own electric car in the near future.

Still, the region has to tackle the slow take-up rate of EVs due to unattractive incentives, higher prices of EVs, compared to petrol engine equivalents, and lack of availability of charging infrastructure, with the Frost & Sullivan findings indicating that governments have a critical role to play in promoting EV usage.

Top scorers in packaging The Asian flexible packaging market is poised to reach a CAGR of 5.7% to US$6.7 billion from 20162024, according to a Transparency Market Research sector forecast,

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driven by growth and increasing disposable incomes.

Thailand, touted as the “Kitchen of the World” for drawing importance on its food and agriculture sectors, has one of Asia’s most advanced food processing segment, with more than 10,000 food-and-beverage processing factories. Its third largest sector, it accounts for over 20% of the country’s GDP. The Thai packaging industry is expected to grow to 63.1 trillion units in 2020 from 51.3 trillion units in 2017, registering a CAGR of 4.2%, says Global Data research. Packaging that offers greater functionality such as onthe-go, sustainable or personalised packs are forecast to rake in higher demand in the longer term, as is rigid plastics with the highest market share gainer and growth of 4.5% during 2017-2022.

Indonesia is, likewise, predicted to lead in the flexible packaging market in the region, with food packaging accounting for 70% of plastic consumption, according to Transparency Market Research.

Food and beverage sales are among key drivers to Indonesia’s strong retail sales growth averaging 3.7% year-on-year based on the December 2018 data of Bank Indonesia. This backs the growth of the Indonesian plastics market, forecast to witness a CAGR of 6.23% in a Mordor Intelligence report spanning 2018-2023.

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environment awareness among consumers as a key factor in thriving demand for eco-friendly packaging formats. Flexible packaging holds a broad usage in Indonesia’s food industry, owing to its low cost, flexibility to suit multiple shapes and sizes, convenience, and low-carbon foot print. Flexible packaging occupied a market share of 42% in 2016, accounting for 42 billion units in 2016, and is forecast to reach 52 billion units in 2021, at a CAGR of 4.3% during 2016-2021. Nevertheless, rigid packaging snapped up a sizeable market share in Indonesia in 2016, accounting for nearly 25% of the market, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% by 2021.

With over 1,500 plastic production companies, Malaysia’s plastics market is driven by packaging. Citing data from Statista, Malaysia’s food and beverage segment is predicted to earn US$268 million in 2019; and is expected to grow annually at a CAGR of 18% to US$520 million by 2023. In the same trajectory, the pharmaceutical industry is propelling the growth of packaging.

Looming waste problem – going full circle for sustainability The booming plastics and packaging sectors in Southeast Asia have resulted in a growing waste problem. According to the Ocean Conservancy environmental advocacy group, and based on the findings of the Science journal, more than half of plastics that end up in the oceans come from five countries – China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Meanwhile, with China’s ban on the import of most global recyclable plastics last year, to develop its own domestic recycling capacity, Southeast Asia has become a dumping ground for plastic waste from other countries. And while Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia have started to enforce import bans on plastic waste, further legislation is required to stem the tide, since illegal plastics recycling factories rise up even with the enforcement.

As the second largest contributor to the plastic waste crisis in the oceans, trailing only behind China, Indonesia has a monumental task to tackle. The 250 million-populated country used 9.8 billion plastic bags in 2016 alone, according to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

Against a failed plastic bag tax on single-use bags, which would have had an “impact on small and medium enterprises”, according to Indonesian Olefin, Aromatic and Plastic Industry Association (Inaplas), the country has now pledged US$1 billion, including a US$100 million loan from the World Bank. It expects

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With Thailand producing around 3 million tonnes/year of plastic waste, the country has established a 20-year strategy, which includes banning the use of thin single-use plastic bags by 2022, followed by single-use plastic cups and straws in 2025, according to plans drafted by the Pollution Control Department.

Neighbouring country Malaysia has charted a zero-waste plan that aims to abolish single-use plastics by 2030. With incineration high on its agenda, Singapore has held off on introducing policies that either ban or tax single-use plastic, to the chagrin of environmentalists since even Cambodia has introduced a levy on plastic bags in shopping centres and supermarkets. In the Philippines, a ban on single-use plastic also came into effect in government offices, with plastic utensils, bags and straws banned. Local governments have also enforced zero-plastic policies in their cities.

Conclusions and outlook for the Southeast Asian plastics industry As Southeast Asia moves on a trajectory path, in its plastics sector growth, sustainability in the industry cannot be achieved without altering the current systems of plastics management and consumption.

Already, the five Asian countries of Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia collectively produce 8.9 million tonnes/year of mismanaged plastic waste.

Addressing the environmental impact of handling waste buildup through plastic bag bans, and similar tax-based actions, which are predominantly the first line of defence for many countries to manage waste, may no longer be as efficient as anticipated. Today, a more expansive approach is sought to incorporate design and enable technologies to maximise the value of materials. Bringing into the fold is the circular economy model that aims to curb wastage through reuse of materials as well as recyclability of materials in major sectors (automotive, construction, packaging and others).

Meanwhile, targets have been set in the newly formed sustainable

framework led by Malaysia-based NGO, Circular Economy Asia (CEA), to consolidate efforts for Asia to tackle its waste leading to a circular economy. CEA’s model includes providing a regular, convenient and efficient collection service, support of informal recycling collectors and utilising the tiers they operate within because it is a system that already works well; as well as licensing informal recycling collectors for technologyconnected geographical areas, providing the information and data for a range of key solutions. CEA is also lauding the Asian Plastics & Packaging Agreement (APPA), a programme that seeks to establish a common recycling labelling system, a certifiable supply chain and advocates each country in Asia to establish a sustainable, circular plastics and packaging industry.

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Finally, CEA says that if policy makers embrace the circular economy now, it is expected to come full circle for Asia in 2050, through the elimination of landfilling with the diversion of recyclable resources for reprocessing and with the production of 100% of recyclable plastics.

At K 2019, both raw material producers and mechanical engineers want to make their experience and knowledge of recycling, sustainable development and circular economy with plastics available internationally.

Against this background in particular, the “Circular Economy” will be at the centre of K 2019, which as the leading global trade fair for the sector offers optimum conditions for deepening discussions on this important topic with experts from many countries around the world and for intensifying cooperation.

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GVF Impianti: more than 50 years of experience GVF Impianti Srl: efficient and effective solution to convey, dry, cool, screen, mix, dose and recycle bulk materials

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ith more than 50 years of experience, GVF Impianti Srl is the ideal partner able to supply quality solutions for pneumatic conveying and bulk material handling in sectors like plastic, food, pharma, pet-food and construction materials. The wide range of production full of transversal products characterizes the company organization, which is divided in 6 main divisions: dense phase pneumatic conveying systems, bulk material handling systems and equipment, mixing and dosing technology, filtration systems, recycling systems and foundry machineries and plants.

Each company division represents the know-how and the experience gained in each sector of application, making the company become able to design and produce components, complex machines as well as complete turn-key plants since 1964.

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The main feature which distinguishes the company production is the search for the quality, following both the plant’s efficiency and the effectiveness of the adopted solution. GVF Impianti’s objective is to supply advanced solutions combining quality and innovation, which makes the customer’s job easier and which guarantees a fast return on investment.

Ped Compliant Products In order to improve the production quality and to control all the production processes internally, GVF Impianti Srl has decided to request and obtain the WPS (Welding Procedure Standard) certification. The company is now able to produce PED compliant vessels for its pneumatic conveyors, certified by TÜV (CE0948). Indeed, the management strongly believes that the in-house production of products is part of the company’s strength, because it allows products

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customization and quality controls for the entire production system. “Ideas, projects and solutions in order to provide our customer with the best possible product.”

Dense phase pneumatic conveying systems The dense phase pneumatic conveying system transports the product at low speed, using a small amount of air and reducing the energy consumption.

GVF Impianti’s technology prevents contamination between the transported materials thanks to a process control that executes cleaning cycles every product’s change. In addition, an innovative loading cone valve made in Ni-Hard cast iron allows to transport also highly wearing products with very good results.

Distinctive marks of GVF pneumatic conveyors What distinguishes all GVF Impianti’s pneumatic conveyors from the competitors is the special design of some components and the unique air distribution

system. Indeed, all GVF Impianti’s pneumatic conveyors are equipped with outlets made in Ni-Hard cast iron, and further strengthen by a thermal treatment, and very important in terms of performance is also the exclusive uniform air distribution system, which distributes the compressed air in three main parts of the vessel: in the outlet, laterally and in the central part.

To these features you should add: • a very low air consumption • an efficient air/product ratio • reduced product breakages and un-mixing • a low wear of pipelines and bends • low operational and maintenance costs The company produces internally both the PED certified vessels and the certified pneumatic conveyor and it has developed during the years mainly four types of pneumatic conveyors, which satisfy different needs: GA (with loading butterfly valve suitable for normal wearing products), GC (with an innovative loading cone-valve for highly abrasive products), GA COMBO (compact, economical and modular for reduced available space) and GA-A (with load cells for product weighing before transport). Finally, GVF Impianti Srl can supply also pneumatic conveyors for high temperatures and highperformance pneumatic conveyors HP type, for long distances and big hourly capacities.

Pneumatic conveying components and equipment In the pneumatic conveying systems’ production range GVF Impianti also produces all the pneumatic conveying components such as pipeline’s boosters, wear-resistant bends, two-ways diverter valves and multi-ways diverter valves (from 3 up to 12 ways).

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Eurasia’s leading plastics industry fair Plast Eurasia Istanbul counts down for its 29th edition

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last Eurasia Istanbul, the largest plastics industry fair organized annually in Europe, is being prepared firmly for the 29th time to bring together 1.100 prominent exhibitors from over 40 countries and about 60.000 professional visitors from over 100 countries by TUYAP and in cooperation with PAGEV (Turkish Plastics Industry Foundation).

The fair, which offers the opportunity to recognize all innovations in the sector on the same platform, aims to host more than 1,000 purchasing committees through the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Commerce, TUYAP overseas offices and PAGEV. In the exhibition area of 120,000 square meters the latest technologies about plastics machinery, chemicals, raw materials, machinery auxiliary industry, heat and control equipment, mould, hydraulic and pneumatic, recycling will be showcased for the visitors.

Key Figures from Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2018 Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2018 brought together 1.094 companies and company representatives from 44 countries and 51.684 professional visitors from 103 countries. National pavilions took place from China, India, Iran and Taiwan. In support of Republic of Turkey Ministry of Trade and Tuyap Overseas offices procurement committees from 34 countries were hosted in Tuyap. Thanks to intensive marketing activities abroad, 7.974 international visitors visited the fair with a 17% increase compared to last year.

About Turkish Plastics Industry Plastics industry, is one of the most important actors of Turkey. Today, the total contribution of 10 million tons, turnover around 35 billion dollars, direct exports approaching 5 billion dollars and annual growth exceeding GNP growth in the last 10 years, the contribution of the plastics industry to the national economy is increasing. The sector has reached 2nd place in Europe and 6th in the world with its production capacity. Source: PAGEV Save the Date: December 4 – 7, 2019 Expected to make a major contribution to the aims of the sector, Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2019 is available to visiting between December 4 - 6 from 10:00 – 19:00 and from 10:00 – 18:00 on 7th of December.

Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2019, 29th International Istanbul Plastics Industry Fair will be held by Tuyap in cooperation with PAGEV between December 4 – 7, 2019 in Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul. The online ticket can be taken from fair’s web site: www.plasteurasia.com

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Versatility and power EXACT to launch its new E-120, a compact extruder that will meet demands for edge trim recovery at high speed

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inal tests and last touchups are underway at EXACT, a company based in Bergamo, Italy, that specializes in the construction of machinery for the recovery of plastic film trimmings.

EXACT has chosen 2019 K-Show as a stage for the presentation of its latest model of extruder: EXACT E-120.

This new extruder is a compact unit that will meet demands for the recovery of very thick edge trim being run at high speeds. E-120 is suitable for the recovery of films containing mixtures of LDPE, LLDPE, mLLDPE, HDPE, EVA and barrier films containing coPA, and EVOH.

1. Few details being revealed for the E-120, the debut will be at the K’Show19 2. A detail of the new shredder 3. Nicolò Pepe, Chief of R&D, oversees the assembly of the new E 120

1 Moreover, EXACT also said that different film mixtures were also tested in the first test stage and gave positive results, thus leaving room for possible expansion of the range of materials that can be recovered with this new extruder model.

There are no official photos yet, since E-120 is making its debut at K in Düsseldorf from 16 to 23 October 2019.

However, Nicolò Pepe, the Chief of R&D and General Manager of EXACT, has revealed a sneak preview of E-120’s first technical features.

“Our new machine is capable of guaranteeing a production rate of 120kg regranulate/h and work in perfect harmony with high-speed systems. CAST lines with line speeds from 300 metre/minute or more, are in fact the field of choice for this new extruder model. The previous

E-60 could not work in plants under such conditions. The presence of a shredder featuring 14 shredding blades placed above the mouth of the extruder, also allows it to work without difficulty also with films of considerable thicknesses.”

A new machine for the recovery of trimmings both In Line in a Closed Loop, Off Line as waste reels, and simultaneously.

“The addition of these components”, continues Pepe “as well as the extraction and entrance of the trimmings by air transport, became necessary because we tried to respond to a concrete market demand which, in our opinion, is in the growth phase of this particular production area. The introduction of E-120 alongside our Cold Recovery Systems - without fusion of the trim

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– which are particularly suitable for all those films that cannot bear a second fusion, such as BIO plastics, allows us to cover almost the entire market spectrum for edge trim recovery.”

Versatility and power “Versatility and power are the two key concepts that have guided us in the development of this extruder” says Jacopo Pepe, (Executive Manager of EXACT together with his brother Nicolò). “That is the reason why it was also equipped with instruments that allow complete customization of its fundamental parameters allowing for better adaptation to various materials to be treated”.

E-120 features 5 independent thermoregulation zones, double pressure probe for a continuous control of the melt fluidity, head-unit filter change and extrusion die with 4 blades for air cutting. Independent adjustments can also be made on the cutting speed, towing and screw turns.

The operator can set all these different parameters through an intuitive interface, visible on a 10inch Omron touchscreen connected to the extruder via a practical extendable arm, as to guarantee the operator the highest ergonomics.

“This year, EXACT celebrates its 45th anniversary and its CEO Noris Mazzoleni commented “even though we were born producing our now iconic Cold Recovery System machines, the development of our Hot Technology System has always given us great satisfaction. With the new EXACT E-120 extruder, we aim to expand the range of functionality of our extruders as to meet the real demands of many of our customers as well as of the plastic industry in its whole, hoping to launch EXACT toward a future that will hopefully be as favourable as it has been from 1974 to date.”

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Novelty in flexographic printing machines FFS line

bfm will present at K 2019 in Düsseldorf its novelty in flexographic printing machines fm company has been present in the field of plastic machinery for over forty years and today it is acknowledged as one of the leading companies in the “Made in Italy” for the construction of “Take off & Automatic Winders” to suit extrusion blown film lines (as partner of Luigi Bandera SpA), and “flexo printing machines” central drum up to 10 colours and Stack Type 2-4-6-8 colours.

At K 2019, which will be held in Düsseldorf in October 16th, bfm will be pleased to offer a novelty in its range of flexographic printing machines.

SIRIO 8 servo control is the bfm novelty It is an 8-color “Stack type - reel to reel” machine, designed for printing on various plastic materials for packaging market but also suitable for paper materials.

Each counter roller is driven by torque motor, printing groups positioning by servo motors according to the

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printing repeat length required.

Motorized registers and automatic pre-setting systems are some of its relevant technical features.

The printing units are equipped with a closed chamber doctor blade with the possibility of self-alignment, able to print from a minimum repeat length of 300mm up to a maximum of 1200mm, with a printing width up to 1800mm.

Finally, the SIRIO 8 servo control is equipped with a fully automatic revolver type winder able to wind up reels up to 1000mm diameter and with non-stop reel changes; Unwinder with different solutions: fixed, shaftless or revolver.

Still in the stack type sector bfm will present a “line for industrial bags” complete with printing, gusseting and embossing for tubular (FFS), a line that has recently had great success.

The industrial bag (FFS) is a flat tube with an embossed area and side gussets.

This type of bags is normally used for the packaging of granules of plastic polymers (LDPE-HDPE-PP), fertilizers, salts, bulk goods.

This FFS line (Form, Fill & Seal) is composed of a motorized unwinder suitable for reels with a maximum diameter of 1500mm, a 4-color flexo printer (which can also be with 2 and/or 6 colours depending on the customer’s request) width 800mm, gusseting and embossing and finally an automatic winder, mod. W 400 width 800mm This line can also be equipped with corona treatment (refreshing or total) automatic filming guides and micro-perforators.

In the central drum Flexo printer field, bfm will have the pleasure of offering to potential customers its Marte 8-colour gearless flexographic printing machine, designed using the proven application experience from Bosch Rexroth, the industry leader in the automation of printing and converting machines The Marte printer is available in different printing widths; standard repeat length from 350mm up to 800mm (or 1200mm Plus model); the maximum production speed is 400 meters per minute.

The continuous improvement of bfm machines is for the company a daily task: every machine always shows something new, thanks to its attention to the inputs coming from the market and from its customers. bfm invites you to visit its stand at K 2019: Hall 17 - stand C 05.

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What are the ramifications of the present situation for the plastics industry, and what options does recycling offer today?

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lastic waste desecrating beaches and rivers or oozing out of the ruptured belly of a dead fish – at the moment, these disturbing images seem to be ubiquitous.

Consequently, the image of plastics has never been as negative as it is today, and discussions regarding the use of plastics have rarely been so emotionally charged. However, the fact is that, with perhaps the exception of a few indigenous peoples, not one of the 7.5 billion inhabitants of this planet could live a normal life without plastic, regardless of whether they are conscious of this or not. After all, plastics have for some considerable time now been used in more applications than toys, household appliances and packaging.

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essential – solutions to problems in the transportation and electronics industries and the medical sector.

The plastics industry is defending itself against accusations, but it must present concepts for the future and demonstrate that plastic and environmental protection are compatible. Issues such as waste collection systems and collection rates, recovery methods, recycling and the circular economy are now more centre stage than ever before.

Unsurprising, therefore, that the circular economy is one of the leading issues at this year’s international K 2019 trade fair. Visitors to this event will be greeted by a variety of proposals and solutions relating to this “green” topic. The industry has achieved much in recent years, as demonstrated in several examples. The demand for plastics continues to rise – despite, it would seem, their poor image.

In its report “Plastics – The Facts”, Plastics Europe pointed out that the production of plastics worldwide was 348 million tonnes in 2017, around 4% higher than in 2016. In Europe, the output of the 28 EU countries plus Norway and Switzerland rose from 60 to 64.4 million tonnes (up 7%).

Europe accounts for around a fifth of global production, placing it second among producers, after China (29%) and just ahead of the NAFTA region (18%). Although a degree of consolidation has led to a reduction in the number of companies in the European plastics industry to around 60,000 since the last K event, figures for those employed in the sector have increased, with 1.5 million working in the plastics industry and generating stable sales of about EUR 350bn in 2017.

Almost 40% of plastics produced, indeed the largest proportion, is sourced by the packaging industry where it provides important protection during transportation and ensures the shelf life of goods, making a substantial contribution to environmental protection in the process. In the packaging industry in particular, plastic is frequently the material of choice when it comes to the resource-efficient provision

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of products and services. Plastics mainly reduce the consumption of resources in the usage phase, a fact which, according to BLV GmbH (Frankfurt), is frequently overlooked when the question of resource conservation arises solely in relation to the handling of waste. This is also the case when it comes to the second most important customer for plastics: the construction industry.

This sector consumes almost 20% of all plastics. The automotive industry uses around 10% of output, achieving the highest level of growth in a comparison of 2016 and 2017.

The advantageous of plastics are particularly evident in the car, given their lightness and adaptability in a variety of applications. Their impact on the reduction of the carbon footprint is decisive.

Marine pollution A look at different consumer sectors clearly indicates that the usage duration for plastic products differs greatly, and this in turn influences recycling rates and options. However, as Plastics Europe has established in its study, the appreciation that plastics are much too valuable to simply discard them at the end of their service life, has grown in Europe. Recycling of plastic waste increased by almost 80% in the ten years between

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2006 and 2016. At 40.9%, plastic packaging now accounts for the majority of recycling, followed by energetic recovery at 38.8%.The compulsion to act that is born of the public perception of plastic waste has contributed to a range of new laws governing higher recycling rates. Following China’s lead, other Southeast Asian countries (and Taiwan in December 2018) have imposed import restrictions on plastic waste. Landfill bans on plastic waste are already in force in ten European countries. Following its prohibition of plastic bags on 1 January 2019, Italy also imposed a ban on cotton buds made of plastic.

Legislation with similar rules has been drafted and should become law throughout the EU in 2021. Criticism is also directed at other disposable plastic items such as cutlery, plates, drinking straws, stirrers and balloon sticks. Together with fishing gear, these account for 70% of the 8 million tonnes of plastic that end up in the oceans every year. The EU Commission has proposed requiring that these objects be manufactured from environmentally friendlier, more perishable materials in future.

Disposable beverage cups made of plastic should only be permitted if the lid and seal are permanently attached components. RPC TedecoGizeh, the only British manufacturer of vending machine cups, has adopted one solution for the recycling of plastic cups. Together with BPI Recycling, its affiliated company, it offers all operators of drinks machines a collection service, recycling the cups recovered to manufacture new products. One exemplary initiative deserving of mention is STOP (Stop Ocean Plastics). Launched by Borealis AG and SYSTEMIQ in conjunction with the Norwegian government, Nova Chemicals, Borouge and Veolia, STOP has now gained a new strategic partner – namely Nestle, the world’s

largest food company. The common goal here is to make a pioneering contribution to the prevention of marine pollution in Southeast Asia.

Nestle has also pledged to ensure that all its packaging is recyclable or reusable by 2025.

Numerous recycling concepts are already in operation PET bottles are the perfect example of packaging items that are perfectly recyclable, mainly on a bottle-tobottle basis and not infrequently to a rate of 100%. The proportion of PET bottles recycled in Europe in 2017 totalled 58.2% percent. This said, striking differences are evident between countries.

Whereas recycling rates of up to 95% are recorded in Germany and Finland, a study conducted by PETcore indicates that some Mediterranean countries struggle to achieve 40%.

Vöslauer, the Austrian mineral water producer, switched to 100% R-PET bottles at the beginning of 2019 for all its water varieties, and this was extended to its flavoured range in April. Vöslauer itself reports that it has even succeeded in reducing material consumption by around one quarter when compared to other R-PET bottles. Coca-Cola has also been very active for years now in efforts to offer customers more sustainable bottle variants. The corporation is now taking further steps with regard to chemical recycling of PET packaging which is then used to manufacturer new bottles. A PET upcycling plant is currently being established in the Netherlands in cooperation with the Dutch start-up Ioniqa Technologies in Eindhoven. Effective collection and recovery systems have also existed for some time now for PVC window profiles, and the volumes involved here have increased from year to year. Within the Rewindo recycling initiative, an amalgamation of leading German plastic profile manufacturers succeeded in 2015

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in processing over 27,000 tonnes of recycled material from old windows, roller blinds and doors and refeeding it back into the production process.

In conjunction with waste from the plastic profile cutting required for tolerance production of new plastic windows, over 100,000 tonnes of recovered PVC found its way back onto the market. Rewindo says that this saves resources and energy and contributes to a reduction in the carbon footprint. There are, of course, numerous other functional recycling systems (e.g. for PE bottle crates) which cannot all be mentioned here, but it can generally be said that the purer a recovered plastic is, the better it can be reprocessed for new products. Genuine cases of production waste have been practically eliminated. This is either returned directly to the current production process, or forwarded to specialised processing companies.

One of these is Hoffmann + Voss GmbH in Viersen/Germany.

It specialises in the treatment of engineering plastic waste, refining it to produce high-quality recompounds which are used in the automotive industry in place of new materials. Reprocessing is always more difficult where mixed plastic waste is involved, but even here functional concepts already exist, as evident in Hahn Kunststoffe GmbH in Hahn/Germany. Every year, around 50,000 tonnes of waste from the mixed fraction are given a new lease of life in the form of railings, noise barriers, posts, bollards, flower boxes, waste containers and playground or municipal furnishings.

Although these recovery concepts are effective and interesting in themselves, the question does arise as to the practicality of processing all residual plastics, or whether it would be better to use those which are difficult to recover as fuel to replace fossil resources in incineration plants.

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EXHIBITIONS Recycling raw materials as an alternative The issue of recycling raw materials and the recovery of unmixed initial monomers has garnered greater attention recently, with more and more companies launching research and development projects, such as Coca- Cola which exploits chemical recycling of PET packaging. Sabic, the chemical corporation, recently announced that, in conjunction with Plastic Energy, the British specialists in London, it would be establishing a plant in the Netherlands which would process commercial volumes of mixed plastic waste to produce oil which, in turn, would then be used as a raw material for new plastics. Starting material recovered in this manner conserves fossil resources and is a good example of a functioning circular economy.

However, nascent projects of this kind need time to take root. Circular concepts already exist in which newly filled, coloured or specific additive compounds are created from plastic waste and can be used by plastics processors to manufacture new substitutes for many products. Minimal or absolutely no adjustments need be made for the use of so-called recompounds, as manufacturers of injection moulding and extrusion plants continually emphasise. The importance of these efforts is demonstrated in the latest investments made by major raw material manufacturers. For example, 2016 saw the takeover of mtm plastics GmbH in Niedergebra

by Borealis. The former has a plant capacity of 30,000 tonnes per annum and manufactures recycled polyolefins from mixed plastic waste.

Together with the processing firm Suez, LyondellBasell took control of QCP B.V. in Geleen/Netherlands last year, a company whose stateof-the-art processing plant has a current capacity 35,000 tonnes per annum and manufactures PE and PP recompounds from postconsumer packaging. 2018 also saw the purchase by Albis of Wipag GmbH, the recycler and closed loop process specialist from Neuburg.

Having specialised in the automotive sector for decades, Wipag has now even developed a process for recovering the robust material CFRP and enabling its reuse.

Recycling is not only a designated product category at K 2019, but is also discussed in the K Specials, as is the entire field of Circular Economy.

The special show “Plastics shape the Future” aims to involve both politicians and socially relevant groups, while the “Science Campus” of K 2019 stands for the dialogue between science and business.

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Smart bottling systems to be more competitive SMI provides smart solutions able to satisfy customers’ needs concerning production efficiency, operational flexibility, energy saving and ease of managing and monitoring bottling and packaging lines

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y manufacturing machines with an innovative design equipped with IoT technology, SMI provides customers from all over the world with smart solutions, able to satisfy their needs concerning production efficiency, operational flexibility, energy saving and ease of managing and monitoring bottling and packaging lines.

The latest developments and the considerable and continuous investments in Research & Development have led to the realization of even more compact, ergonomic, eco-friendly machines, like the new EBS K ERGON rotary stretch-blow moulders and the ultracompact ECOBLOC® K ERGON integrated systems for the stretch-blow moulding, filling and capping of PET containers up to 3 L. Capable of satisfying production

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demands of up to 9,200 bottle/hour, the new EBS K models are available in 2, 3 and 4-cavity versions, and offer all the advantages of rotary technology in a “speed” range traditionally controlled by linear stretchblow moulders.

Innovative preform-heating module The EBS K ERGON stretch-blow moulding system has an innovative preform-heating module featuring an extremely compact design, this allows it to be integrated in the same machine module with the stretch-blow moulder carousel. The module features a horizontal preform feeder chain and an optimized ventilation and aeration system. Moreover, the infrared lamp units, responsible for heating the preforms in transit, are equipped with a system of thermo-reflective panels made of a highly energy-efficient composite material situated both in front of and behind the lamps. This technically advanced solution ensures excellent reflection of the heat generated by the IR lamps, and consequently ensures a more uniform distribution of the heat over the entire surface of the preform. The inside of the module is also equipped with an aluminium diffuser, to provide optimal temperature control and prevent overheating problems. The blowmoulding pressure is automatically regulated according to the bottle format, offering unquestionable advantages compared to the manual adjustment solutions used on the linear stretch-blow moulders that SMI’s EBS K models compete with.

The new EBS K ERGON machines have a very attractive quality/price

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Advantages • extremely compact modular design, which integrates the preform heating section and the stretch-blow moulding section in a single structure; • Overall size reduced to a minimum; • High technological content, inspired by the Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT) concepts; • Easier management and control of the production cycle with less maintenance; • Electronic machine with transmission systems employing brushless motors; • Low operating and maintenance costs; • Low energy consumption and eco-friendly processes: the stretch-blow moulding carousel is equipped with motorized stretch rods, controlled by electronic drives which do not require mechanical cams; this solution ensures precise control of the path of the stretch rod, significant energy savings and reduced mechanical interventions; • High performance: the stretch-blow moulding system uses high-performance, low-dead volume valves, allowing to reduce pre-blowing and blowing times, thereby improving the machine efficiency and the quality of the bottles produced.

Preferential heating By using a standard heating process, the expansion of material is uniform in all directions; for this reason this is unsuitable for the production of non-cylindrical containers; indeed, the use of a standard heating process on a non-cylindrical container would lead to the premature cooling of non-stretched material, causing non-uniform thickness zones on the final container.

Preferential heating uses a differentiated/dedicated temperature profile, allowing the preform to expand in a controlled manner and take the specific shape of the mould.

Preferential heating enables to: - Have a better material distribution; in particular it allows to obtain uniform thicknesses on complex containers (i.e. asymmetric, non-cylindrical); - Eliminate zones with an excessive thickness; - Facilitate the labelling; - Optimize the weight of a particularly complex container.

Therefore, preferential heating is suitable to the production of containers for detergents, cleaners, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, sauces, condiments and some alcoholic beverages with the ratio of the long and short side exceeding 2.

AirMaster air recovery system Double-stage system for the recovery of high pressure compressed air mounted as a standard equipment in all EBS K models (this allows to reduce by about 50% HP air consumption compared to the standard machine)

The machine’s two stage “AirMaster” enables to juxtapose the basic air recovery system with a second plant, in order to recover and recycle a portion of the air of the high-pressure blowing circuit. This system ensures a remarkable reduction of the compressed air consumption and of the energy costs.

The air recovery system with AirMaster is composed of two systems: The first one allows to recover the air, which is subsequently used for the pre-blow phase and the service air circuit and has the following traits; The second recovery system comes up beside the first one and ensures the saving of further compressed air as it collects a part of the discharged air and uses it exclusively for the blow phase.

ECOBLOC K ERGON: the most compact rotary combi in the world Resulting from an innovative project characterized by the use of technologically advanced solutions inspired

by Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT), the ECOBLOC® ERGON K series developed by SMI is an ultra-compact system for stretch-blow moulding, filling and capping PET containers up to 3 L. In ECOBLOC® version, combined with a filling and capping module, the new EBS K ERGON indeed offers even more advantages: • Optimal performance with reduced costs for manufacturing, filling and capping containers up to 3 L, since this configuration does not require the rinser and the conveyor belts between the stretch-blow moulder and the filler; • Excellent quality/price ratio: the ECOBLOC solution does not require the installation of a rinser or conveyor belts between the stretch-blow moulder and the filler and accumulation belts; • Precise and fast filling and capping process, thanks to the electronic control system of the operations and the use of high-efficiency valves controlled by flow meters; reduced time for preparing the machine for the cleaning operations, thanks to the use of false bottles integrated in the valve itself; • New design with modular frame, without welding, equipped with safety doors made of tempered, very resistant, long-lasting glass.

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The right partner to develop projects Specialized in underwater and watering pelletizers, Filtec has already produced more than 1400 systems worldwide with throughputs of 100 12,000 kg/h

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iltec is a family company founded in 1993 in Badia Polesine (IT), a strategic location, crossroad of the major north Italian

airports.

Filtec develops and sells solutions for the polymers pelletizing process.

Today, the cutting systems range is complete – from the vertical to the horizontal type, in air, water ring and underwater type – with them it is possible to run every kind of polymer, even the most critical ones. Part of the products range includes screen

changers, water filters, horizontal and vertical centrifuges, vented vibrating screens.

Filtec is more than a supplier: it is the right partner to choose to develop projects and to make real your ideas. Specialized in underwater and watering pelletizers, Filtec has already produced more than 1400 systems worldwide with throughputs of 100 - 12,000 kg/hr.

The GRO Watering Pelletizer represents the perfect balance between quality and economy and it is the correct approach to the

cutting systems from 20 to 3000 Kg/h and more. This simple and compact technology allows an easy and fast cleaning during the switch to different plastic materials and / or colours, as well as a safe pelletizing process.

On the other hand, the UW Underwater Pelletizer is ideal for high MFI polymers. This system offers different advantages such as no faults in the cooling system, no stinking gases, a homogeneous product without agglomerates and perfectly spherical pellets. The UW Pelletizer can be simply activated with a button and it is provided with a fully automatic control system.

Filtec is the perfect choice for compounders, recyclers and for all companies looking for the best quality pellets with low energy consumption, with durable and reliable equipment.

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Long radius pipe bends Miozzo pipe bends find mainly application in pneumatic conveying systems of powders and granules

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he company Miozzo Srl has been producing components for the pneumatic conveying systems for over 40 years and it is supplier of accessories for the best Italian brands.

Miozzo Srl stands out in Italy in the supply of bends for pneumatic conveyors and piping accessories on customer’s request.

For over 20 years, the Miozzo family has stood out as Italian producer of long radius pipe bends for pneumatic conveying of powders and plastic granules. The company manufactures stainless steel pipe bends by cold bending on mandrel bending machines. Consequently, the pipe bends present insignificant ovality. The long radius pipe bends find mainly application in pneumatic conveying systems of granules.

The company manufactures stainless steel accessories upon customer’s drawing. Often non-standard pieces are necessary during the accomplishment of the layout of storage plants and pneumatic conveyors of plastic granules.

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K 2019. Where Piovan Group innovation and sustainability take centre stage Piovan Group will be at K 2019 – stand 9B60 – to present its wealth of hi-tech solutions that focus on sustainability, Industry 4.0, traceability and system integration

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iovan Group has enjoyed a significant growth in recent years, continuing on the path that started more than ten years ago and led to it becoming an international group in continuous expansion.

2018 was a key year, not just in terms of turnover – Piovan Group closed 2018 with a consolidated turnover touching €246 million (up by more than 15% compared to the previous year) – but also thanks to its listing on the Milan Stock Exchange.

Being a listed company gives the Group a higher international profile and increased visibility with major customers, attracts talents to the company and enables the Group to maintain its strategy of growth and good governance in the future.

The first part of 2019 was also exciting, with new branch openings, including Piovan Morocco, and the acquisition of new companies: Toba, a leading South-Korean company, based in Seoul, specialising in the automation of industrial processes for the plastics sector and particularly in the production of plastic powder conveying and storage systems, and

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Fea Process & Technological Plants, an Italian company based in Cuneo that specialises in the automation for the food industry.

Piovan Group at K 2019 In mid-October, the 2019 edition of the K Show will open its doors.

The K Show is the most important international exhibition devoted to plastics. From 16 to 23 October, more than 3,000 exhibitors from over 60 countries are expected to crowd into the pavilions in Düsseldorf’s exhibition centre and more than 200,000 visitors from all over the world.

Piovan Group will be at K 2019 – at stand 9B60, with its own brands, Piovan, Aquatech, Fdm and Penta.

A wealth of hi-tech solutions will be on show in the exhibition: from drying systems to temperature control, from traceability of the raw materials to solutions for industry 4.0, to provide complete turnkey solutions. However, the K Show will not be about technological product developments only. Particular focus will be placed on fundamental topics such as sustainability, Industry 4.0, traceability and system integration that all have one aspect in common: innovation.

Focus on innovation Piovan has always invested resources in innovation and the Group today employs over 171 R&D and engineering experts that can assess the specifics of any customer request, drawing on the knowledge acquired over the years. The Group’s various teams of technicians supply not just stand-alone products but also integrated solutions that maximise shop floor efficiency and performance, providing customers with tangible benefits and concrete advantages.

High-efficiency systems for PET treatment and handling of recycled materials.

Not only stand-alone machinery but also complete and integrated solutions for PET systems. At K 2019, the new Genesys line will get its world premiere. This drying system is distinguished by self-adaptive technology that is now also optimised for the treatment of recycled PET. The new dryer can automatically manage the drying process by setting all the critical parameters: from the process air flow rate to its dew point

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value, from the residence time to the temperature, maintaining optimum operating conditions even as hourly production and initial temperature and humidity conditions of the plastic granulate vary. The innovations that this new generation machine brings include more intuitive control and improved self-regulation.

Significant improvements have also been made to the AIPC (Automatic Injection Pressure Control) technology that ensures the lowest production cost for each preform, not in terms of energy savings alone, but in terms of optimisation of the entire preform production process, with increased end product quality and reduction of rejects.

Regarding solutions for PET, at the Düsseldorf exhibition, visitors will be able to check out the new user-friendly range of instruments for analysing preform quality. These devices enable the most important parameters, such as the acetaldehyde level in preforms, to be measured in a simple and intuitive manner.

Accurate dosing Also Fdm, the Group company based in Troisdorf (Germany) specialising in the production of advanced solutions for extrusion applications, will showcase new dosing technologies at K 2019, with the GDS 5, the new gravimetric blender of the GDS line optimised to enable mounting up to 5 granulate stations, while still maintaining compact dimensions and featuring a Siemens PLC system.

Handing of materials with Penta and Piovan Penta, the Group company that designs and produces large systems for storing, conveying and dosing materials in powder or chips, will present the latest innovations in the production of pipes and cables for managing additives in the compounding sector. At the exhibition, visitors will be able to see Vakupulse, a system that will be in operation to show the conveying of materials in the dense phase, which is particularly suitable for conveying delicate raw materials at low speeds and flow rates over short distances.

For the first time on display at K 2019, a manual coupling station equipped with the new coupling system. This unit enables to easily connect the

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Particularly remarkable is undoubtedly the new RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tagging system which checks that the match between sources and destinations is correct. If an error occurs, the conveying system does not activate the loading cycle, thus avoiding any risk of contamination between different materials. A system of LEDs, which can also be duplicated on a dedicated display, guides the operator. The LEDs changes colour as the conveying pipes are coupled, enabling active connections to be checked at a glance.

Ready for medical applications At the exhibition, Piovan will present important innovations also in the medical sector: a new microdosing unit will be on display for the first time. This unit is able to feed the machines even with only one granule at a time, whilst maintaining very high accuracy to meet requests that come mainly above all from highly technical sectors such as the medical sector and precision micromoulding.

The medical range is also complemented by machines suitable for usage in clean rooms, such as the Pureflo filterless receiver, which requires neither compressed air nor maintenance, and the emission-free DPA dryer.

Cooling solutions Aquatech, the Group company dedicated to industrial cooling and temperature control technologies, will be in the limelight with many product innovations on display in a dedicated area: from temperature control units to new adiabatic dry coolers.

The Easytherm range of temperature control units, the mould temperature control units that won the IF Design Award 2019, will be completed with the new pressurised temperature controls that will complement the line of atmospheric temperature controllers.

There are also interesting innovations related to the DigitempEvo water-cooled thermochillers that ensure high performance whilst keeping energy consumption levels very low. Special focus also on the Easycool+ line of chillers: this range of extremely compact chillers has been conceived, designed and engineered to meet the specific cooling requirements of plastics industrial processes with unrivalled efficiency.

Sustainability and circular economy For Piovan Group, sustainability is a daily commitment.

The plastics industry requires constant attention to Research and Innovation in order to devise processes that will ensure the responsible transformation of raw materials, sustainable production and low environmental impact, in order to move towards a circular economy.

Piovan develops technologies and solutions that contribute to increasing the use of recycled materials, enabling a broad range of products to be created using postconsumer PET as a raw material. As proof of its constant commitment to these issues, since 2006 Piovan has been developing technologies to give new life to recycled material by once again transforming it into bottles.

More generally, the decision to invest on highefficiency solutions has made it possible to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption related to plastics processing. Customised plants, profitability, efficiency and reliability of the processes are the main guidelines of the technological development of the Piovan Group, especially when it comes to plastic recycling and bioplastics.

Ever closer to 4.0 Industry 4.0 is a key topic on which the main players are increasingly focusing. Piovan continues to invest in innovation, extending the range of features offered by the Winfactory 4.0 supervision software. This software also includes a module for monitoring energy efficiency and, from this year, a module to monitor Aquatech solutions.

Data context integration and digital interconnection throughout the process: these are the guidelines of Industry 4.0 from which MTS, the new material tracking system, has been created. MTS consists of a new barcode terminal capable of reading barcodes for the identification of users and materials and a new app, developed to guide the operator in the management of raw materials. The system enables to optimise the storage of materials and to identify the flow of different batches from the initial phase to the finished product.

A new brand identity for Piovan Group At the beginning of 2019, a new Group corporate identity was launched, to convey even more effectively that this is an international group consisting of many companies sharing a common denominator: the attention to customers and to its people, following the three pillars that have always characterised this group: Customers – People – Innovation.

The new Piovan Group logo is characterised by a pictograph with three circles evoking the Group’s values, its business sectors and its strengths: • 3 values: Customers. People. Innovation • 3 businesses: Plastics. Food. Cooling.

• 3 strengths: Global Presence. Service. Team.

The new corporate identity spotlights a restyling of the graphic image. A crisp and sober graphics aimed at bringing together all group companies within the same vision. Piovan, Una-Dyn, Fdm, Aquatech, Penta, Progema and Energys: they all adopt the same graphic style and a new “Piovan Group” pay-off to highlight their belonging to a single group. “The previous payoff, ‘Customers. The core of our innovation’, and the key values ‘Customers, People, Innovation’, will however continue to be the leitmotiv of Piovan Group’s communications”, underlines Mr Dal Bo.

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CHINAPLAS, a tremendous success The event set Guangzhou attendance record showcasing innovative technologies

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HINAPLAS 2019 closed its highly successful, four-day run in Guangzhou on May 24. The annual show held this year at the China Import & Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, in Southern China –– attracted 3,622 exhibitors and 163,314 professional visitors from all over the world. More than a quarter of attendees (42,005)

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were overseas visitors from over 150 countries and regions. The top 15 countries, in terms of visitors, were Brazil, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, and the United States.

Currently, the world’s economic growth, including international trade, has been slowing down.

The escalation of the Sino-US trade dispute, coupled with deterioration in trading conditions, has severely impacted global supply chains.

Consequently, Chinese and foreign companies have been exercising increased caution in investments. This combination of complicated internal and external factors has served to depress economic growth.

“Under the gloom of such a downturn, there was a gap between the number of visitors to CHINAPLAS 2019 and our previously set goal; we achieved a 5.19% increase compared to the last Guangzhou edition of show two years ago, ” said Ada Leung, General

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Manager of show organizer Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. “Exhibitors from all over the world comprehensively showcased a diverse range of cutting-edge innovation and technology. The halls were crowded with visitors.

Many exhibitors have signed new contracts with customers at the show.

Generally speaking, participants were very satisfied with the results of joining the show,” Leung added.

Advancing high-quality economic development Technology is rapidly changing the world, and companies both upstream and downstream are tirelessly pursuing innovation. At CHINAPLAS 2019, plastics and rubber industries from all over the world came to display their latest wares.

Exhibitors made more than 180 global or Asian launches of hot, new technologies. The exhibition halls exuded an aura of innovation. Just a handful of the highlights included: High/low-dielectric constant modified

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plastics and other high-performance materials for future 5G communication; lightweight materials designed to enhance new energy vehicles and future travel solutions; along with fiber-reinforced composite materials, graphene-based electrically conductive plastics, highperformance thermoplastic elastomers, additives to reduce unwanted VOC emissions and to change both the color and brightness of final products, plus liquid silicone and other high-tech materials. Plastics, meanwhile, owing to their versatility, continue to increasingly penetrate into many downstream application industries such as electrical and electronics, automotive, packaging, building materials, medical, sports, and leisure.

In the fair’s machinery exhibition area, digital smart manufacturing solutions showcased the implementation of various intelligent manufacturing options, while exhibitors also introduced a large number of highperformance, high-precision advanced equipment and a wealth of advanced molding processes. Visitors also got to see cost-effective, high-quality, small-batch, diversified production processes, in-mold decorating techniques, as well as polyurethane (PU) in-mold coating and flexible manufacturing technologies, multilayer injection molding and co-extrusion technologies, and automated all-in-one machines, among other high-end sophisticated technologies.

“Going green” is now a core plank in the mission of most companies. The unstoppable trend of the circular economy was apparent at the show, as an abundance of high-performance, environmentally friendly and

recyclable solutions were on display. The theme zones that focused on the circular economy –– namely, the “Recycled Plastics Zone”, the “Recycling Technology Zone” and the “Bioplastics Zone” –– proved hugely popular with visitors.Concurrent events were plentiful as well. “Industry 4.0 Factory of the Future”, “Tech Talk”, “Design x Innovation”, “Medical Plastics Connect”, and the “Plastics Recycling & Circular Economy Conference and Showcase” all drew large crowds and featured a vigorous exchange of ideas while nourishing collaboration between various sectors.

Strong praise from exhibitors & visitors alike During the four days at this plastics and rubber extravaganza, exhibitors and visitors learned from one another about new materials and techniques to enhance the competitiveness of their products in the market. It also offered an opportunity to meet with old friends, make new acquaintances, and look ahead to the industries’ future development trends. Exhibitors and visitors alike said they were generally satisfied with the exhibition, as indicated by the collection of comments from participants. So, there you have it. CHINAPLAS 2019 has now ended, but the knowledge gained and contacts made will continue to pay dividends for all involved for some time to come. CHINAPLAS 2020 will return to Shanghai next spring, with the show set to take place again in the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China, from April 21-24, 2020. For more information, please visit the official show site at www.ChinaplasOnline.com.

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TECNOMATIC at K 2019 Higher performance and productivity of the pipe extrusion plants thanks to Industry 4.0 developments.

From October 16th to 23rd, in hall 16 booth D-05

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ipe manufacturers are more and more oriented towards cost efficiency and energy saving, but always aiming at the best performance and output rate achievable for their pipe extrusion lines. Renowed as a top producer of machinery for the production of plastic pipes, with over than 40 years of experience in this sector, Tecnomatic will exhibit innovative solutions for pipe extrusion at the next K-show, to assist customers not only by supplying extruders and die-heads, but also by providing complete production systems for a business which is getting increasingly demanding.

At K-Show 2019, in Hall 16 - Booth D 05, Tecnomatic will exhibit one extruder and two die-heads, part of its innovative range of products and will introduce the customers to the current industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0.

Focus on Industry 4.0 An innovation which will change the future and it’s already changing

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the present is definitely “Industry 4.0”, which is becoming increasingly important and is involving more and more factories. Industry 4.0 plays a strategic role in coordinating, synchronizing and analyzing the machinery’s process, as well as supplying very important data to the human operators. Therefore the production process wil be more accurate and will make the human operator’s work easier.

TECNOMATIC at K-Show will introduce customers to its system aimed at supporting the new digital industrial revolution, providing to the plastic pipes manufacturers a complete and integrated portfolio of products, solutions, industrial software and automation technologies.

The system provides a simple userfriendly program for the networking of extrusion pipes lines. Via the machine’s EPC (Extrusion Process Control) system, several machines and peripherals are connected and linked together to be operated via a uniform user interface, which enables interaction between

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the individual appliances. In this way, the entire manufacturing process, including material feeding, temperature control and syncronisation is coordinated and tracked. Another important point is having all parameters centrally recorded and monitored. The system allows, not only to carry out energy monitoring, but to convert numbers and data into valuable information on the processes within the line. This enables optimal analysis of a line’s performance.

From the relevant key performance indicators (KPI) for shift supervisors up to the clear presentation of the line performance for the management.

Perfectly in line with the concept of “smart factory” of the Industry 4.0, all data, including preventive maintenance and service parameters or alarms can be monitored via internet or intranet, to Pc, servers or to mobile devices.

The investment on Industry 4.0 brings about many advantages, such as: - Higher flexibility and efficiency of the extrusion line through a reduced set-up period, reducing errors and downtime - Possibility of big data collection and analysis to optimize the processes.

The above are just some of the many pros of having extrusion plants, which are operating with Industry 4.0 technology and therefore TECNOMATIC is focusing and investing on it. This will enable TECNOMATIC to supply its clients with the most efficient extrusion lines available in the market.

Extruders & die-heads Further to an extruder of the ZEPHYR series Tecnomatic will also display die-heads of the VENUS series, to produce PP-R pipes with fiberglass

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up to 250 mm, and of the VENUS COAT series for the coating of PE or metal pipes with protective or functional layers.

ZEPHYR is the most performing extruder manufactured by Tecnomatic, it features an array of advanced technical solutions which makes it ideal and suitable for pipe producers looking for even more focused energy saving machines, offering extreme output performance at lower melt temperatures. The innovation spans the entire extruder and includes new spiral grooved bush, screw and motors.

Pipe extrusion is highly dependent on electricity and most of the energy usage is in operating the extruder itself. The Zephyr series has been designed by focusing on this as a priority, in fact the extruders of this line feature increased screw length and AC water-cooled motors, to ensure same output of bigger size extruders but with a better energy efficiency.

The new feed bush ensures minor friction, commonly generated by raw material transport, with subsequent increasing of the specific and total throughput. The further development in screw design, with optimization and enhancement of torque and shearing elements, have improved the output but have also led to process the material at lower melt temperatures.

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development, with respect to the growing improvement of material properties, single-layer pipes are not always able to fulfil the necessary requirements. Tecnomatic has well interpreted these customer needs and has developed, on the basis of the VENUS concept, a full range of die-heads for the production of 2, 3 or 4 layers polyolefin pipes even in big size.

The VENUS MULTI pipe heads have implemented important technological features in order to reach the best pipes processing and to fit a wide range of materials at very high output. The spiral geometry has been especially optimized for the latest generation of PE and PP raw materials, while length, volume and pressure have been reduced. The heart of the VENUS MULTI consists of an innovative flow channels geometry, which has been calculated by considering the current raw material. This geometry assures the same behaviour for pressure and distribution of the melt, in every pipe head of the range, also at very high output rate.

The new feeding system of the spiral channels, as well as for the matching ranges and the small die sets contributes to reduce the working pressure. This influences remarkably energy consumption during extrusion taking into account that approximately 5 to 10% of the extruder power is necessary for the pumping capacity. Lower pressure also results in a lower increase of the melt temperature and with lower residence times assuring improved pipe’s characteristics with regard to OIT (oxidation resistance) values, extra weight and thermal and shear stresses reduction.

Coated pipes The inherent flexibility of polyethylene has enabled a wide range of techniques, including thrust boring, directional drilling and pipe bursting,

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to be used to install polyethylene pipe systems. Multilayer pipe systems have been developed with the specific objectives of improving the protection of the pressure pipes during such installations and to maximize the quality of the pipe system. This pipe, with a peelable outer skin, has provided significant economic and environmental benefits in water distribution pipelines and it is currently being tested and introduced into the Gas distribution networks. The jacket is made of a specially modified polypropylene material, which protects the surface of the inner pipe against potential notches and cracks generally associated with demanding installation methods such as pipe bursting or wash-boring.

Even extremely deep notches in the protective jacket will not be transferred to the inner pipe when it is eventually exposed to servicerelated stresses. The core pipe is instead made from PE resins. The dimensions of the core pipe match those of standard solid wall PE pipes.

“Adhered” to the outer wall of the PE core pipe there is a tough skin, which is typically 0.6 to 0.7 mm thick for all current dimensions of this new multilayered pipes. The “skin” is added by a cross-head positioned before the last cooling bath.

To fulfill the needs of coated pipes production with protective layers, Tecnomatic has developed a full range of die-heads, based on spiral or radial technology suitable for both plastic or metal pipes coating with range from 5 to 800 mm, and solutions up to 4 layers.

The die-heads are based on a typical spiral technology for large and single layer co-extrusion, while combined solutions with radial distributors or short path spiral are offered according to material characteristics or volume as for PA, EVOH, PVDF or adhesive bonds.

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Laborplast, leader in industrial ecology

Recycled PVC compounds production and regenerated PVC film core extrusion are Laborplast’s main business, hence we can say that circular economy is in its DNA

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n a global marketplace where there is a growing focus on environmental issues, the concept of recovering and recycling materials plays a central role in the management of future strategies across all industries.

In the field of plastics in particular this awareness is acquiring the dimensions of an absolute necessity.

Public opinion is in fact calling for the plastics industry to explore every option with regard to the utilisation of recycled raw materials, and thus breathe new life into materials currently treated as waste.

Laborplast has operated for more than 60 years in the field of rigid regenerated PVC, a raw material that features excellent mechanical properties and weather resistance, and withstands the proliferation of bacteria and mould. Moreover, PVC loses virtually none of its technical characteristics over time and can therefore potentially be recycled indefinitely.

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Recycling PVC reduces electricity consumption by 90%, compared to the production of virgin PVC, and avoids the emission of tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. In order to encourage the use of regenerated PVC products, Laborplast has joined the European Recovinyl group which, through the VinylPlus program, aims to recycle over 800 thousand tons of PVC by 2020. Over the years, Laborplast has taken decisive steps in the development of recycled PVC products, in order to face the challenges imposed by the recent changes in the economic scenarios.

The production of recycled PVC compounds (for extrusion of pipes and profiles and injection moulding) and the extrusion of regenerated PVC film cores (for industrial films, agriculture films, fabrics and geotextiles) represent Laborplast’s main business, so much so that you can safely state that the principle of the circular economy or, as Laborplast likes to call it, “industrial ecology”, is embedded in its DNA.

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In addition to these products, in 2018 Laborplast also began to produce technical semi-finished products in PVC (full and hollowed rods), PP and PE (hollowed rods).

Thanks to its consistently reliable suppliers, a technical department boasting unrivalled formulation skills, highly efficient processing conditions on its 10 production lines, and an in-house laboratory that has the ability to analyse every production batch, Laborplast products are guaranteed to maintain the highest quality and durability standards.

And to top it off, Laborplast’s sales and commercial department pays the utmost attention to meeting customers’ technical needs and its logistics unit processes incoming orders speedily and efficiently.

Faced with the challenges arising from the ongoing ecological revolution, Laborplast is an experienced and trustworthy partner who applies the principle of industrial ecology tangibly and operationally in all of its everyday manufacturing and business activities.

Laborplast will be present at the K 2019 exhibition in DĂźsseldorf (16-23 October 2019) and will be pleased to welcome you to its stand - hall 7, level 2/stand E13) - to present you all the news related to its PVC product range.

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Fakuma 2020: digitalisation, networking and sustainability Further development at full bore: Everybody who’s anybody in the field of plastics processing will meet at the 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing in Friedrichshafen from the 13th through the 17th of October, 2020.

The technical event with an emphasis on injection moulding will occupy all available exhibition floor space in the modern exhibition centre on Lake Constance, and will be more international than ever

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he Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing is an acknowledged industry and technology barometer where innovations covering all aspects of injection moulding are concerned, as well as associated issues such as materials, machines, periphery, processes and simulation. Fakuma continues to expand upon its leading position.

1933 exhibitors from 40 countries travelled to Friedrichshafen in 2018 to participate at Fakuma, and nearly 48,000 expert visitors from 126 countries attended the industry highlight on Lake Constance. Once again in 2020, the trade fair will approach the 2000 mark and occupy all existing exhibition floor space.

Trade fair promoters P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG are announcing further increases in internationalism for the event.

Fakuma visitors are provided with a comprehensive overview of all plastics technologies: whether injection moulding (Fakuma occupies a globally leading position in this field), extrusion, thermoforming or 3D printing is involved, users are able to gather information regarding all processes, machines and tools which are relevant for plastics processing in a targeted fashion.

Digitalisation Permeates the Process Sequence The plastics industry is growing and Fakuma’s success will continue in 2020. And there’s good reason for this, because Fakuma is a working event for established practitioners which is consistently aligned to the process sequence in the field of plastics processing. Exhibitors and expert visitors are able to discuss concrete new projects directly with each other on an equal footing. The issues of digitalisation, networking, extended process integration and system solutions for equipment and peripherals have long since arrived at the plastics processing machines as well, and will continue to drive the industry: numerous options which are still in

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the planning stage, or only exist as visions or in theory under the heading of digital transformation, will be demonstrated as factual reality at Fakuma 2020. And thus all interested parties from the field of plastics processing should save the date for their visit to the trade fair in fall 2020.

Advancing Interconnectivity for Plastics Processors Products and services in the field of production technology should be sensibly interlaced with IT in order to conserve resources, become more transparent and flexible, and to work more efficiently. Meanwhile, manufacturers of plastics processing machines have made significant progress in this area, pushing ahead with digitalisation and networking for their machines. Fakuma 2020 will present further developments and benefits for users.

Circular Economy Getting Underway Plastics don’t have a very good image amongst the general public these days – pollution of the world’s oceans with plastic waste is in the news almost every day. The plastics industry has a real reputation problem. Objective clarification and a differentiated discussion are thus necessary in this regard. For example, plastic plays an important role as a packaging material for soft drinks and mineral water, the most relevant beverages for PET bottles on the German market: the one-way deposit has a positive effect, resource recycling is a nearly closed-loop and PET bottles don’t contain any plasticisers. Due to its comparatively minimal weight, plastic packaging has a better ecological balance sheet than glass bottles. Sustainability necessitates the use of more and more plastic.

The term circular economy has long since established itself in the plastics industry. The question is no longer “whether or not,” but rather simply “how”. The fact that the circular economy has also arrived where the production of plastics processing machines is concerned was demonstrated at Fakuma

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2018 to a greater extent than ever before – it will advance to become one of the most important issues at the event in 2020 and will be dealt with intensively. In particular because higher recycling quotas and improved efficiency for waste management can only be dealt with at the global level by means of an open dialogue. Plastics processors will only increase their use of recyclates for the production of plastic products if reliable material quality is available in adequate quantities. However, this is only possible if enough recyclable waste plastic is collected. Everyone involved in the value chain will have to work together in order to implement closed-loop systems –

including the final consumer. Mutual work on all of the decisive steps within the loop will be required, including production and use of the products, as well as disposal.

The 27th Fakuma will take place in Friedrichshafen from the 13th through the 17th of October, 2020. www.Fakuma-Messe.de The Schall Group of Companies Trade fair promoters P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG and Messe Sinsheim GmbH of the Schall group organise pioneering technical trade fairs and crowd-pulling public exhibitions.

Depending upon event scheduling, eight international technical trade fairs are held each year, and four renowned exhibitions are promoted in Germany covering leisure activities.

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Trade Fairs Organised by P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG: Control, Motek, Bondexpo and Optatec are global frontrunners, and are recognised as leading international trade fairs.

Fakuma and Blechexpo/Schweisstec have also established themselves at the international level and place second in the global rankings for their respective sectors.

Exhibitions Organised by Messe Sinsheim GmbH: Faszination Modellbahn, Faszination Modellbau Friedrichshafen, Echtdampf-Hallentreffen Friedrichshafen, Modellbahn Cologne.

The Schall group of companies traces its origins back to 1962 and has evolved into an internationally esteemed nucleus for the promotion of technical issues.

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NB at K 2019

NB once again brings technology and innovation to leading trade fair K in Düsseldorf, hall 15 – stand B22

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2019, held in Düsseldorf every three years, is one of the world’s most important plastics exhibitions, for this reason NB once again brings technology and innovation to the show.

On a 480 mq stand (Hall 15 - stand B22) NB will be displaying four machines the focal point being the all new NOVAs600T a machine which completes this series of machines. In addition to this, NB also be showing two electric machines from its NOVA eT range as well as a 330 tonnes servo hydraulic machine.

The NOVA s600T comes from the NOVA sT range that is available from 600 to 1300 tonnes. The new and innovative range has a unique toggle system that gives all benefits of a traditional toggle system whilst generating a footprint close to

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that of a two-platen machine. The machines come with the latest generation servo hydraulic system for maximum performance and energy saving combined with the patented and technology leading Motus controller with its revolutionary virtual object system for axis movement. This machine will be making a folding crate with part extraction via a SYTRAMA robot going to an assembly station.

Two NOVA eT all electric machines completed the collection of NOVA machines on display. The NOVA Et range are aimed at the packaging, closure, medical and optical moulding sectors and are precise efficient and fast. The NOVA eT range is from 50 to 350 tonnes. The machines feature the smart flex 2 clamp units specially designed for electric actuation and for reduced dry cycle times. The whole range

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features generous tie bar spacing, high injection speeds and Tactum multi-touch controller with scroll, zoom and swipe capability.

The first NOVA e130T on stand fitted with a 40 mm barrier screw will run a mould, made by MOLMASA (Barcelona, Spain), to produce Roll On. This moulding solution for the packaging industry is a new patented method for producing high quality plastic blown bottles directly from the injection moulding machine.

The benefits of this application are a compact mould concept operation simple and reliable, horizontal injection moulding machine used, simple and fast start-up, high quality of the final product and a low cost of the moulded pieces production.

The second NOVA eT is a 220-tonne model that produces glass thanks to a four-impression mould made

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by a bagging machine. Parts are extracted via a side entry SYTRAMA Robot and placed into the bagging line. This is an ideal application in which traditional machines struggle in terms of energy consumption and performance.

The fourth machine will be a 330 ton machine that produces a broom brush incorporating our FMC technology.

FMC is a technique of moulding with gas (nitrogen in microcellular form) which reduces the weight of the product and eliminates aesthetic defects. The use of WPC (wood plastic compound) raw material in addition to FMC system guarantees an ecological solution for plastic production. Using Negri Bossi’s experience in gas injection, FMC system is the best solution to reduce weight because this application produces moulded material in

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a microcellular form, available both for thermoplastics and liquid silicon rubber (LSR). The machine is equipped also with a brush making machine (Borghi).

All machines have Sytrama automation, our sister company and on stand will be a little demonstration with a Sytrama robot playing noughts and crosses.

The NB AMICO 4.0. system dedicated to industry 4.0. will be shown on a display area where customers could see the latest developments achieved through the collaboration with our partner Open Plast.

Open Plast, the Italian platform dedicated to plastic and rubber sector, allows to complete the industry 4.0 chain from machines to customers ERP system.

Come and see what NB, a market leader for more than 70 years, can do for you and your business.

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Plastic & Rubber Vietnam engages the potentiality of plastic and rubber industry in the north of Vietnam The 3-day exhibition presents a comprehensive showcase of technology and solutions for FMCG packaging, films and sheets, pipes and fittings, to building and construction, automotive and transportation, electronics, furniture and the household sectors

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midst the positive economic outlook and strong demand in the plastics and rubber sectors from northern Vietnam, the international plastics and rubber technologies and materials exhibition – Plastics & Rubber Vietnam, Hanoi this year is held in Hanoi for the first time from 27th to 29th November 2019 at International Center for Exhibition Hanoi.

Staying abreast the movement of Vietnamese plastics & rubber industry Over the last decade, plastics manufacturing has cemented itself as a key supporting industry in Vietnam, with an average growth rate of 15-20 per cent annually. This is attributed to the consistent surge in domestic packaging (FMCG) consumption and industrial manufacturing from foreign direct investments. In 2020, Vietnamese plastics’ export demand

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is expected to boom and account for 4.3 billion dollar.

The rubber industry is also full of potentiality. Vietnam contributes to the growth of the world industrial network, in which the rubber manufacturing industry is expected to reach US $ 300 million, and is one of the three highest rubber exporting countries in the world. The future of the rubber manufacturing industry will receive a lot of government support to upgrade and improve the technology, creating many modern equipment dedicated to rubber processing.

Plastic & Rubber Vietnam, Hanoi 2019 – A strong advance in the Northern Vietnam plastic and rubber market For its very first performance in Hanoi, Plastic & Rubber Vietnam, Hanoi 2019 presents a top – notch list of products and technologies within a 4,300 square meter exhibition area.

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The show also attracts more than 200 exhibitors from 24 countries & regions and the participation of 8 international group pavilions from great power such as Taiwan, Germany, Korea, Singapore, China, Qatar, Australia and Italy; many well – known international exhibitors are at the show like Boteco Pacific, Prochem (Hanoi), Innovation Group, Kraiburg, Maag Pump, Movacolor, Polycell, Remak, Zhejiang Sancheng as a few to mention.

The 3-day exhibition presents a comprehensive showcase of technology and solutions for FMCG packaging, films and sheets, pipes and fittings, to building and construction, automotive and transportation, electronics, furniture and the household sectors.

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Vietnam in Hanoi, aims to increase the service offerings to industry professionals in the Northern region. The exhibition occupies the entire exhibition facility, promising visitors and attendees a comprehensive range of plastics and rubber products and services, state-of-the-art technologies, integrated solutions, parts, components, as well as materials and supplements.

Knowledge accompanies with engineering Not merely a product showcase, Plastic & Rubber expects to be the ideal platform to connect local plastics manufacturers and processors with the expertise of the international plastics community through the three day show.

The technical platform offers visitors and delegates interesting and educative presentations, unlock a comprehensive view into plastic & rubber industry in Vietnam and in the world and also create a strong relationship between enterprises and their customers.

Stay tuned for Plastic & Rubber Vietnam, Hanoi 2019 in Hanoi Making a new start, Plastic & Rubber Vietnam moves to an annual cycle alternating between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. This boosts the supply of customers for the North Vietnam’s rubber and plastics industry, under the direct investment of foreign businesses thanks to the region’s competitive advantage. This new exhibition provides businesses and suppliers in the region with many opportunities to help find effective domestic supplies, create more profitable business markets as well as a bridge between businesses and suppliers.

According to Mr. BT Tee, General Manager, UBM VES, co-organizer of Plastics & Rubber Vietnam, Hanoi 2019; “Plastics usage in manufacturing grows in tandem with the usage of metals in the industrial supply chain.

Through successful and growing machinery exhibitions in North Vietnam covering Hanoi and surrounding provinces up to Hai Phong, we are fully aware of the opportunities to supply new and existing industries with the relevant plastics and rubber technologies. We hope this new exhibition offers northern buyers and manufacturers’ better efficiencies by allowing them to source locally through Plastics & Rubber Vietnam, Hanoi.

We are confident this exhibition will grow as foreign direct investment increases in northern Vietnam due to the region’s competitive advantage.”

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MORETTO at K 2019, winning the challenge Moretto, leading supplier of automation and auxiliary equipment for the plastic industry, listens to customer needs and responds effectively with dedicated and customized products

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oretto S.p.A., leading supplier of automation and auxiliary equipment for the plastic industry, presents itself at K 2019 as a “partner of solutions�, capable of listening to customer needs and responding effectively with dedicated and customized products.

Starting from the customer and his specific needs, Moretto provides K 2019 visitors with an overview of unique solutions and systems, consisting of energy-saving technologies and 4.0 control and management devices, essential tools for an efficient and sustainable production.

At K 2019 Moretto presents the X COMB series of dehumidifiers, extended in the range to cover higher production needs. These mini dryers are a real combination of patented Moretto technologies: fully

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electric (they do not use compressed air), they are equipped with powerful turbo-compressors, zeolite technology, the Dew Point equalizer and the exclusive OTX hopper.

Particularly indicated for the drying of highly hygroscopic technical materials used in demanding sectors such as the medical, optical and automotive sectors, the X COMB dryers are the best allies in terms of efficiency and energy savings.

The ON series, with compact and robust models, is suitable for installation directly on the mouth of the processing machine, guaranteeing constant quality during the production process.

The SIDE series includes larger models up to 24 kg/h, with the installation next to the machine, to satisfy higher productions or in battery on trolley for maximum production flexibility.

Particular attention is paid to the drying of PET granules, a delicate phase especially for large productions, typical of the rigid packaging and beverage sectors.

In a dedicated area of the stand, Moretto presents a drying system consisting of a XD 800X series dryer combined with the OTX hopper and Moisture Meter Manager (MMM). A solution able to guarantee certifiable results, an absolute primacy in terms of energy efficiency for any

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type of material and a completely automatic system of the drying process.

The innovative turbo-compressors system of the XD 800X series dryer, together with the OTX hoppers, offer extraordinary levels of energy efficiency. Furthermore, the XD 800X dryers do not use either cooling water or compressed air, being this another advantage in the treatment of PET and ensuring energy saving compared to conventional dryers.

The use of the exclusive OTX hopper allows a homogeneous flow of the material inside the hopper during

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the process, guaranteeing an effective and controlled drying and an extraordinary energy efficiency of + 66%, also reducing the material treatment time. In the treatment of PET, one of the aspects to which Moretto customers are most “loyal” is the constant treatment of OTX which ensures a stable process and an improvement in machine cycle times, in the order of half a second.

This is equivalent to producing up to 17 million additional preforms per year.

The application of MMM integrates the dryer into a “responsive” system as required by the 4.0 intelligent factory project. MMM measures the initial moisture of the granule and based on this, knowing the precise behaviour of each material, it performs the appropriate drying cycle to obtain the result requested by the customer in terms of final moisture, which is then monitored at the hoppers outlet.

In this way, MMM maximizes process performance and achieves incredible results in terms of energy savings.

At K 2019 Moretto proposes a series of solutions dedicated to “micro” conveying for the feeding and conveying of small quantities of technical materials. Very compact feeders, ideal for installation on stand-alone machines, on drying and dosing systems or directly on the throat of the processing machine.

These conveying systems, like all of the Moretto range, include models specifically indicated for the use in clean rooms.

To automatically manage and supervise the entire conveying process of small or large quantities of plastic material, ONE WIRE 3 guarantees the greatest transport efficiency, thanks to its advanced FIFO logic.

ONE WIRE 3 also controls those devices, which with their exclusive technologies, contribute to optimizing the granule conveying and feeding process. In particular, the DOLPHIN manifold unit, automatically supplies and distributes all the materials to all the machines, avoiding any risk of contamination and human error.

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KRUISEKONTROL, an exclusive Moretto patent, which the European Patent Office (EPO) recognized as “the only automatic and intelligent system in the world capable of defining the best transport conditions for each plastic material”.

The uniqueness of this system lies in its ability to manage the speed of the material during the conveying phases, eliminating the peaks and the consequent formation of angel hair and wear of the pipes and adapt in a responsive way the transport conditions, differently from the various inverter systems that simply act on the air speed, but without taking into account the numerous variables that characterize each material (KK controls more than 15 parameters) and which constitute elements of strong differentiation in their behaviour in the pipe.

The DGM Gravix is the dosing unit that, thanks to its particular control with exclusive Vibration Immunity System and the double eyelid system, doses with precision up to 0.01% even when installed on a blow moulding machine, without being affected by the continuous movements and vibrations to which it is subjected.

The DGM Gravix dosing units cover dosing requirements for granule, powder and flakes materials, with dedicated applications, up to 12 materials and 12,000 kg/h.

Applications dedicated to micro dosing, such as Rotopulse, make these machines extremely flexible in their use in the department.

DPK is a compact precise lossin-weight dosing system, suitable for the dosing of small amounts of masterbatch or additives. The technology of the load cells and the control algorithm make DPK reaching dosing accuracy of up to ±0.03%. The masterbatch or additive to be dosed is contained in a hopper built in a specific transparent resistant acrylic material, free from electrostatic charges, which makes immediately visible the content material and the level of load and avoids the stop of material on the hopper walls. The hopper is easily removable without the use of tools and, together with the intelligent storage and recognition system of the masterbatches alongside the machine, the recipe change is even more immediate.

Moreover, Moretto offers a complete range of thermo and cooling systems to satisfy any production requirement, from single unit on the side of the machine, to ad hoc developed modular open centralized systems with a maniacal attention to total energy efficiency.

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Quick, safe and exact dosing of powder ingredients At K 2019, leading company in automatic dispensing field LAWER will exhibit innovative powder weighing systems at Booth E08 in Hall 10

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uick, safe and exact dosing of powder ingredients. Since 1970, this has been the goal of the Italian company based in Piedmont, leader in the automatic dispensing field.

At the K fair, LAWER show in Booth E08 - Hall 10 their own innovative powder weighing systems for preparation of blends, compounds and recipes, developed from the extensive experience gained with their customers in the rubber & plastic industry.

SUPERSINCRO Multiple weighing system for powder products The modular system can be suited from 10 to 60 stainless steel storage silos of 200/300 l. capacity.

Each product, received in bags or big-bag, is loaded into its own silos by gravity or pneumatically. The silos are equipped with VSF dosing devices coupled to a dedicated weighing scale. The containers handling system provides a step-by-step positioning of the bags below the silos. Supersincro allows to produce indicatively from 40 to 120 preparations/hour, delivering products weighed into bags of two different capacities automatically supplied, cut and vacuum sealed from a tubular roll of plastic film (EVA). Identification data is printed on the bag ant the end of each preparation.

UNICA HD / SUPERCOLOR Sequential weighing systems for powder products & pigments The two modular systems allow the automatic dosing of powder products of different types (i.e. ingredients, pigments, etc.).

UNICA HD, for powder ingredients, can be equipped with 12/24/36 storage silos of 50 liters, loaded by gravity; SUPERCOLOR for powder pigments and products, can host from 10 to 150 silos of 150/300 liters, loaded for pneumatic vacuum.

In both systems one or two weighing trolleys slide under the silos, positioning in sequence the collecting vessel, suited of a pre-formed plastic bag. Indicatively, depending on the model, the systems can produce from 6 to 20 preparations/hr.

A device provides for automatic loading and unloading of buckets.

The systems, available as an option also in ATEX version, are managed by PC and dedicated software and complete with an effective dust extraction and abatement unit to guarantee hygiene and safety in the working environment.

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PLASTPOL: A triple record 23 International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing, PLASTPOL has attracted the always-growing number of foreign exhibitors - this makes the expo a must-attend event which has become a permanent fixture in the global industry’s calendar rd

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hose who have visited the International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing held for the 23rd time in Targi Kielce needs not need to be convinced that this is Poland’s largest plastics industry event.

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event which has become a permanent fixture in the global industry’s calendar.

In 2019 the Kielce plastics processing trade fair has reported the three-times record. Or it is better to say - the record to the power of three: the largest exhibition space ever, the largest number of exhibitors and visitors.

From 28 to 31 May the 7 Targi Kielce exhibition halls were the showcase for 910 exhibitors (2018 - 812) from 42 countries (2018 - 39).Over 17 500 square meters of the exhibition space were the display for the industry leaders from 4 continents who presented their offer. The fourday event attracted 19.760 businessinsiders and professionals.

Foreign entrepreneurs account for more than 50 per cent of exhibitors, this year they represented: England, Austria, Belgium, Belarus, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Qatar, South Korea, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Sweden, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, the USA, Uzbekistan, Hungary and Italy.

For the first time, PLASTPOL expo has been the display for the national exhibitions of Austria, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Portugal and India. The original expo stands attracted the visitors’ attention. The expo abounded with interesting presentations, including those from Japan - the Japanese boots showcased a plethora of machines. The India’s expo stand showcased the offer of as many as 9 companies from that country.

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Portugal - PLASTPOL 2019 hosted 10 companies which proudly presented their latest achievements. Visitors had the chance to see a rich and diversified offer of exhibitors from Turkey and China - there were many more exhibitors from these countries compared to last year’s expo. For the first time, an exhibitor from Georgia showcased at the Kielce trade show.

The conferences and the panel debate at Targi Kielce The first trade fair day was held under the banner of important conferences and discussions. Following the manyyear tradition, the PlasticsEurope Foundation presented the latest industry data for 2018 - the Targi Kielce expo was the arena to present the latest data. It was clearly demonstrated that the plastics processors’ demand has increased both in Poland and in Europe.

- According to estimates, Poland’s 3.6 million tons demonstrates over 7% increase, while it is only 0.3% increase in Europe - said the managing director Kazimierz Borkowski during the conference which was open to the general public - (...) Poland remains sixth in Europe’s ranking.

Theconferencecontinuedwithapanel debate “Plastics under pressure”.

The discussions encompassed the position of the industry in the era of increased awareness plastics and the associated risks. The session was attended by Professor Engineer Artur Bartkowiak PhD. Hab from ZUT in Szczecin, Kazimierz Borkowski from PlasticsEurope Polska, Andrzej Kubik representing Replas Recycling Plastics, Mariusz Musiał from ALPLA Poland and Jaap Rabou, from Basell Orlen Polyolefins.

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of “Ecological and special plastics new opportunities” organised by the Łukasiewicz Research Network - the Institute for Engineering of Polymer Materials and Dies. Bioplastics and biodegradable materials, certification of plastic products and special plastics with increased resistance to temperature - these are just some of the topics discussed in the session.

International clusters focus on recycling Targi Kielce International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing PLASTPOL 2019 was the meeting platform for waste management clusters from Poland, Hungary and Slovakia. On the second market day, 29 May there was the conference - the Cluster Business Forum organised the project: “Internationalization of the Waste Management and Recycling Cluster through the Cluster’s partners and introduction of new eco-products into foreign markets.” The meeting

encompassed the limits of recycling in circular economy and the increased the role of entities which introduce plastics into the market and their financial responsibility for the system. The need to improve selective collection of secondary raw materials were also discussed.

PLATINUM PLAST 2019 Gala and the great winners The PLATINUM PLAST gala ceremony has accompanied the PLASTPOL for years - this is when Targi Kielce Medals and distinctions in the product category are awarded. The jury panel also appreciated the unique exhibition presentations. In 2019 as many as four Targi Kielce Medals were presented to exhibitors from Germany.The two products awards in the four categories went to Polish entrepreneurs. The gala was also the occasion to present the Waste Management and Recycling Cluster certificates for eco-products presented within the scope of the PLASTPOL trade fair.

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Omniplast and Plastech Info at the PLASTPOL 2019 The PLASTPOL gala was also the chance to announce the Omniplast competition laureates the knowledge contest has been held for many years during the trade show. OMNIPLAST is organised by the tworzywa.p portal Jacek Łyżwa from Plastoplan is this year’s unquestionable winner, Maciej Mikita from Resinex Polska was the runner-up followed by Tomasz Pyrek from the DRP Group.

The PLASTPOL has invariably been accompanied with the PLASTECH INFO technical seminar - also the 23rd PLASTPOL attracted keen listeners and industry professionals. The two days’ seminar discussed issues related to the biodegradable materials market - legislation, applications, trends and perspectives. Much attention was also devoted to an economic approach to production processes.

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exhibitions K (Düsseldorf, Germany) – 16-23 October 2019 – www.k-online.com PLASTEC (Minneapolis, USA) – 23-24 October 2019 – plastecminn.plasticstoday.com/ Plastics & Rubber (Jakarta, Indonesia) – 20-23 November 2019 – www.plasticsandrubberindonesia.com Plastics & Rubber Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam) – 27-29 November 2019 – www.plasticshanoi.com Plastic Expo (Tokyo, Japan) – 4-6 December 2019 – www.plas.jp Plast Eurasia (Istanbul, Turkey) – 4-7 December 2019 – www.plasteurasia.com

2020 Plastex (Cairo, Egypt) – 9-12 January 2020 – www.plastex-online.com Plastvision (Mumbay, India) – 16-20 January 2020 – www.plastivision.org INTERPLASTICA (Moscow, Russia) – 28-31 January 2020 – www.interplastica.de Samuplast (Pordenone, Italy) – 6-8 February 2020 – www.samuexpo.com MECSPE (Parma, Italy) – 26-28 March 2020 – www.mecspe.it CHINA PLAS (Guangzhou, China) – 21-24 April 2020 – www.chinaplasonline.com Gulf Print & Pack (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) – 6-8 April 2020 – www.gulfprintpack.com PLASTIC EXPO (Osaka, Japan) – 13-15 May 2020 - www.plas.jp EXPOPLAST (Lima, Peru) - 27-30 May 2020 – www.expoplastperu.com PLASTPOL (Kielce, Poland) – 19-22 May 2020 – www. www.targikielce.pl EQUIPLAST (Barcelona, Spain) – 2-6 June 2020 – www.equiplast.com DRUPA (Düsseldorf, Germany) – 16-26 June 2020 - www.drupa.com ROSPLAST and ROSMOULD (Moscow, Russia) – 8-10 June 2020 www.rosplast-expo.com ARGENPLAS (Buenos Aires, Argentina) – 8-10 June 2020 – www.argenplas.com.ar PLAST ASIA (New Delhi, India) – 8-11 June 2020 – www.indiaplast.org INTERPLAST (Joinville, Brasile) – 11-14 August 2020 www.interplast.com.br RUBBER TEC CHINA (Shangai, China) – September 2020 – en.rubbertech-expo.com PLASTEX (Brno, Czech Republic) – 5-9 September 2020 – www.bvv.cz/en/plastex/ INTERPLAS (Birmingham, UK) – 29 September – 1 Oct 2020 – www.interplasuk.com FAKUMA (Friedrichshafen, Germany) – 13-17 October 2020 – www.fakuma-messe.de

2021 Plastico Brasil (S.Paolo, Brazil) – 22-26 March 2021 – www.plasticobrasil.com.br Plast (Milan, Italy) – 4-7 May 2021 – www.plasticonline.org

index AIRPROTECH SRL www.airprotech.eu 68 AUTOMA by Magic SRL BFM SRL

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BINOVA SRL www.binovapm.it 41 CHINAPLAS 2020 www.chinaplasonline.com 37, 52-53 DELIA SRL www.deliasrl.it 19-21 EXACT SRL www.exact.it 32-34 EXPERT SRL www.expert-srl.com 35 FAKUMA 2020 www.fakuma-messe.de 54, 60-61 FILTEC SRL www.filtec.it 46 GIANECO SRL www.gianeco.com 22-23 GIMAT SRL www.gimat.bo.it 16-17 GVF IMPIANTI SRL www.gvfimpianti.it 2, 28-29 IMG SRL www.imgmacchine.it 11, 30 INTERPLASTICA 2020 www.interplastica.de 14-15 K 2019 www.k-online.com 6-7, 47 LABORPLAST SRL www.laborplast.net 58-59 LAWER SPA www.lawer.com 73 MIOZZO SRL www.miozzosrl.com 48-49 MONTELLO SPA www.montello-spa.it 18 MORETTO SPA www.moretto.com 69-71 MOSS SRL www.moss.it II^ Cover, 8-9 NEGRI BOSSI SPA www.negribossi.com 63-65 OLOCCO SRL www.olocco.eu 62 OMIPA SPA www.omipa-extrusion.com 42 PCT EUROPE SRL

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PEGASO INDUSTRIES SPA www.pegasoindustries.com 31 PIOVAN SPA www.piovan.com 3, 50-51 PLAST EURASIA 2019

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PLASTPOL 2020 www.plastpol.com 76-77 PLAST 2021 www.plastonline.org 10 PLASTEX 2020 www.plastex-online.com 72 PRESMA SPA www.presma.it 1 R+W ITALIA SRL www.rw-italia.it 43 ROSPLAST 2020 www.rosmould.ru.messefrankfurt.com 80 SMI SPA www.smigroup.it III^ Cover, 44-45 TECNOMATIC SRL www.tecnomaticsrl.net 55-57

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