Aqua Star’s MD, Mr. Seejo Ponnore, was Honored with the Modern Plastic Award 2024 for the Innovative Finished Product Category Aqua Star, a leading name in the rainwater management industry, is proud to announce that Mr Seejo Ponnore, Managing Director, has been awarded the prestigious Modern Plastic Award 2024 for the Innovative Finished Product category. This esteemed recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering advanced technology and cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry. Innovative Solutions for the Rain Harvesting Aqua Star has been consi ..read more

Nu-Vu Conair Honoured with Modern Plastics India Award for Innovative Plastics Processing Ancillary Equipment Nu-Vu Conair, a leading name in the plastics processing industry, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Modern Plastics India (MPI) Award for “Innovative Plastics Processing Ancillary Equipment”. This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering advanced technology and cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of the plastics processing sector. Innovative Solutions for the Plastics Processing Industry Nu-Vu Conair has consisten ..read more

Modern Plastics Award 2024 (Indian Second Editon) is the Ultimate and Largest Award in The Indian Plastics Industry recognised veterans and innovators Modern Plastics India Award 2023 only award in the Indian Plastics Industry organised by Modern Plastics Global Network, it was a hunt for the top brightest entrepreneurs, innovators, and game-changers in the Plastics Sector from 300 plus categories and nearly 850 plus nomination we received as there was no charge for nominations. Celebrating the most definitive gathering of change-makers and innovators, we invited the leaders of the industry t ..read more

Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns in Amsterdam on 19 and 20 June The world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, Plastics Recycling Show Europe returns to the RAI Amsterdam from 19-20 June. “PRS Europe is set to be bigger and better event than ever in 2024 with over 450 exhibiting companies and organisations,” said Matt Barber, Global Events Director at Crain Communications. “We have a great mix of long-established and first-time exhibitors, with over 125 exhibiting for the first time this year.” More than 60 speakers covering all the key issues facing the plastic recycling va ..read more

OPC UA  NPE 2024 – What’s in it for the Customer? “An educational initiative for OPC UA must be launched” Industry interview with Tony Marchelletta, National Sales Manager Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery N.A. Does Sumitomo Demag already offer its customers injection molding machines with an OPC UA interface? Yes, it has been available in some of our higher-end models for a few years now. Especially those that are manufactured in Europe. Last year, we also added OPC UA to our standard Japanese-built SE-EV-S model, which we mainly sell in the US. It has always had an Ethernet ..read more

A Bio-Based Alternative to Tio2: Finnish Startup Company Focuses on Birch Bark Finnish startup company Innomost has launched Betuinno.Betulin, a sustainable and biodegradable ingredient made from birch bark that is ideal for replacing synthetic white pigments, such as titanium dioxide, in the surfaces, coatings and beauty industries. PPCJ spoke to CEO Sami Selkälä about its potential benefits compared to synthetic pigments Birch bark ingredient and scrub made of it Q. Firstly, can you give a brief overview of Betuinno.Betulin – what does it do and how did the idea for Betuinno.Betu ..read more

The coatings industry is facing many challenges, some of which can very well become opportunities”: PPCJ speaks to ChemQuest’s latest Vice President, Sharon Feng Sharon Feng has recently been appointed as a Vice President at global consulting firm ChemQuest, having worked for companies such as Bayer MaterialScience, Lanxess and PPG. The numerous leadership roles she has undertaken span a diverse range of areas, such as emerging coating technologies, EHS, supply chain, innovation, R&D, and most recently Feng served as Technical Director for Corporate R&D at PPG Industries. PPCJ spoke t ..read more

Record-Breaking NPE2024: The Plastics Show Officially Wraps in Orlando NPE2024 Captivates and Inspires Global Leaders and Rising Stars  to Shape the Future of the Plastics Industry  NPE2024: The Plastics Show concluded a momentous week with an incredible turnout that has reinforced its position as the premier plastics industry event in the Americas. Over 50,000 registrants signed up for the show. This year’s show welcomed new faces, with 63% of attendees experiencing their very first NPE. NPE2024 has made history with one of the youngest audiences ever recorded. 30% of attendees wer ..read more

Did You Know That Rice Bran Waxes Can Replace Carnauba Waxes? Carnauba wax, derived from palm leaves, has long been considered as the gold standard for delivering key properties like hardness, scratch resistance, and gloss in coatings. However, with increasing supply constraints and sustainability concerns, formulators are actively seeking alternatives1 . At Clariant, we recognize the need for alternatives driven by customer demands as well as our responsibility to address environmental challenges. We strive to make a meaningful impact in the industry all while maintaining our focus on meetin ..read more

Micro Molding and the Future of Biomedical Applications Paul Runyan, VP Sales & Marketing, Accumold In the dynamic medical field, micro molding has increasingly become the foundation for innovation, particularly in the creation of cutting-edge biomedical devices. This article explores the transformative impact of micro molding within the biomedical industry, and highlights how the unparalleled precision, scalability, and customization offered by micro molding are paving the way for future breakthroughs in patient care. Furthermore, we examine how these technologies facilitate the miniatur ..read more