PLASTICS Recycling Committee Stays Connected to Industry Developments
The PLASTICS Recycling Committee recently gathered in the Carolinas, bringing together representatives from member companies throughout the plastics supply chain for planning, updates and information-sharing. The event was hosted by WEIMA North American headquarters in Fort Mill, South Carolina, with part of the day spent across the border in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Day One offered touring of several facilities engaged in the crucial endeavor of recycling plastic scrap, with the final stop being at WEIMA. Attendees were treated to plant tours, providing a firsthand look at WEIMA's impressive machinery and also had the opportunity to engage with experts from WEIMA, asking questions and gaining valuable insights into the diverse range of machinery offered by the company.
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Matt Seaholm, PLASTICS' President/CEO, recently visited plastics industry companies in Europe: among them, SACMI in Italy.
Patrick Krieger, PLASTICS VP of Sustainability, addressed the attendees at #PPRC2023 on the subject of the U.N. Plastics Treaty.
The Latest from the NPE2024 Team
As the buzz around NPE2024 grows, we are eager to hear what both show veterans and first-timers are most excited to see. We sat down with NPE committee members Tammy Straw from ENTEK and Chloe Linsmeier from Advanced Blending Solutions to get the scoop on what they’re looking forward to in 2024 in Orlando. To hear their thoughts and compare notes, read the latest NPE blog.
Operation Clean Sweep (OCS), the resin-loss prevention program founded by PLASTICS and operated in partnership with the American Chemistry Council, recently launched a verification program for companies designated as OCS Blue—the highest level of commitment in the OCS program.
The OCS Blue Verification program is an external inspection program that adds rigor and transparency to OCS Blue participation by verifying that 29 required management practices have been successfully implemented in each facility to prevent plastic resin loss.
Learn more about OCS Blue and the verification program at the OCS Blue webpage.
Fluoropolymers in Focus: Understanding Regulatory Dynamics and Technical Essentials
Given the heightened scrutiny and challenges faced by the fluoropolymers industry, this webinar is tailored to offer clarity, guidance, and actionable insights. This complimentary 1.5-hour session will provide you with comprehensive insights into the fluoropolymers' regulatory landscape.
Discover the current challenges, how we reached this point, and what the future holds. Then, join Dr. Michael Schlipf of FPS GmbH for an in-depth session covering the unique properties that make fluoropolymers indispensable, providing you with technical expertise to safeguard your business.
Don't miss the 2023 Vinyl Week early-bird registration deadline. Vinyl Week reaches far and wide to bring the brightest minds in the industry together, gathering professionals under one roof so attendees can make the most of their time. This year's will provide will the opportunity to connect with executives from global companies, as well as policymakers and peers.
Coperion has won a 2023 Stuttgart Innovation Award with their ZS-B MEGAfeed side feeder. Using this innovative system, plastic recyclate with low bulk densities, long considered intake-limited and not worth recycling, can be reliably fed in large quantities into their ZSK twin screw extruder and be concurrently recycled and compounded. Frank Lechner, General Manager of Process Technology and R&D, and Stefan Huber, Development Engineer R&D, attended the ceremony to receive the award.
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