Verstraete IML to turns visitors into IML experts at K 2019

Germany  Verstraete IML, part of Multi-Color Corporation, will focus on sharing inspiration and knowledge with interactive IML Expert Talk sessions. “Verstraete IML closely follows the fields of innovations, market trends, developments in sustainability, and new design possibilities, in order to offer our clients the best solutions and to think ahead with them. This is why …

Amut to run ACS 2000 cast line

Italy  Amut will be demonstrating live the operation of ACS 2000 cast line for stretch film. The upgraded technology includes T-Die Essentia (AMUT branded) with die splitter, movable vacuum box for cleaning without dismantling, jumbo type chill roll unit 1500+450 mm diameter, and the Prowind 4.0 super-fast winder without any hydraulic components. It will also …

A new Arburg and Dieffenbacher transfer moulding and FDC mix

Germany  Arburg and Dieffenbacher recently demonstrated their successful cooperation as part of the MoPaHyb research project “Modular production plant for heavy-duty hybrid components,” which was funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Together with Fraunhofer ICT, Pfinztal, and nine other partners, a modular production system for hybrid components was developed and …

BASF to show case super slim high-performance insulation

Germany  BASF is showing its innovative, super-slim high-performance insulation materials in new applications at the world’s largest plastics trade show in Düsseldorf. The innovative high-performance products Slentite and Slentex are a new generation of energy-efficient aerogel-based insulation materials with outstanding material properties. BASF is presenting new examples of applications in carbon concrete facade elements and …

BST eltromat take sustainability and cost-efficiency head-on

Germany  BST eltromat International will be presenting the latest options for efficient quality assurance in various process steps involved in the web-processing plastics industry in Hall 4 (booth C34) at the K 2019 exhibition (October 16 to 23 in Düsseldorf, Germany). Considering how pervasive the issue of the waste elimination has become, it is fitting …

Wittmann Battenfeld to debut K-2019 with a theme and products

Germany  Wittmann Battenfeld will exhibit its products and applications under the motto “Enjoy Innovation” for the first time in hall 15 at booth C06. The main theme of Wittmann Battenfeld’s presentation at the K 2019 is to showcase intelligent machines with adaptive algorithms, which adjust themselves to the ambient conditions. This will be demonstrated with …

Enhancing plastics with ‘Color, Care, Clarity and Performance’ will hold centre stage at Milliken Chemical stand at the K show

Germany  Milliken Chemical, a leading global supplier of additives and colorants for plastics and division of global manufacturer Milliken & Company, will use its presence at the K 2019 trade fair to demonstrate the many ways in which it is “Enhancing plastics with Colour, Care, Clarity and Performance. Together.” With an eye on advancing the …

KHS to focus on circular economy, trending PET concepts

Germany  The defining theme of KHS at the K Show will be how to combine process efficiency and sustainability, Kai Acker, CEO of KHS, emphasised the continuously growing demand in the food and beverage industry for packaging solutions that support efficient production processes and at the same time contribute to the protection of the environment …

Dow to showcase recyclability packaging design portfolio

Switzerland  Dow will showcase a comprehensive suite of products and capabilities at K 2019 that can help brand owners and converters to address recyclability targets with flexible polyethylene (PE) packaging. Jointly developed with more than 20 global companies, 30 packaging prototypes enabled by Dow’s Pack Studios will be on display. Designed for recyclability, these prototypes …

Engel is set to give its automotive offering a combination of new functionalities with the strictest design requirements

Three words will define Engel’s presence at K2019 – Experience. Passion. Innovation. The company will once again underline its technological pre-eminence by demonstrating a wide range of challenging industry applications, including functionalised surfaces and lighting technology for the automotive industry. Autonomous driving is presenting new challenges in a vast number of different areas for car …