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Germany to host world’s first compounding industry show
The world’s first international exhibition focused specifically on the plastics compounding industry will take place in Essen, Germany on 27-28 June 2018. Compounding World Expo is being launched by Compounding World maga- zine and its parent company AMI, which is the leading organiser of conferences for the global plastics additives and com- pounding markets. The exhibition will be free to attend and
will cover all types of polymer compounds including polyolefins, PVC, engineering plastics, styrenics, TPEs and masterbatch, as well as plastics recycling. Free seminars, technical presentations and industry debates will take place in lecture theatres on the exhibition floor. “The compounding industry plays a
critical role in the growth and development of plastics markets,” said Andy Beevers, AMI’s Events and Magazines Director. “The Compounding World Expo 2018 will reflect the growing influence and importance of the sector by providing a dedicated large-scale international meeting place for compounders and masterbatch makers”.
He added that Messe Essen was
selected because of its large and modern exhibition facilities that are ideally located in the centre of Europe’s industrial heartland. Essen is just 20 minutes’ drive from Dusseldorf airport or a short journey by train.
Essen’s fairground will host the Compounding World Expo in 2018
“Based on discussions we have had with a wide range of industry suppliers in recent months, there is great enthusiasm for an exhibition focused specifically on thermoplastics compounding,” said Matt Wherlock, AMI’s Exhibition Sales and Marketing Manager. “A variety of key suppliers have already reserved stands including Brabender, Budenheim, Buss, CPM Century Extrusion, Econ, Farrel Pomini, Feddem, ICMA San Giorgio, Imerys, JSW, KraussMaffei Berstorff, Leistritz, LKAB Minerals, OCSiAl, Penta, Plasmec, Plastic Systems, Polyscope, Promixon, Steer, Velox and Xinda among others”.
The Compounding World Expo will be
AMI’s first free-to-enter exhibition. “Many of our paid-for conferences feature table-top exhibitions with up to 50 exhibitors, so launching a large-scale exhibition is a logical step for our busi- ness,” explained Beevers. “Our events team has extensive experience of launch- ing and running successful exhibitions in the plastics industry and in other B2B markets, so is well placed to make the Compounding World Expo a great event for exhibitors and visitors alike”. For more information on the Compounding World Expo, including the current floorplan, visit the exhibition website: ❙
www.compoundingworldexpo.com
Polyscope introduces coupling options
Netherlands-based styrenic maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer maker Polyscope has broadened its compatibili- sation technology portfolio with the introduction of coupling agents and chain extenders for “upgrading”
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recycled resins. The company said the new
products will be sold under the Xibond name, which from the beginning of this year will also be used to market its former Xeran-branded line of compatibilisation products.
COMPOUNDING WORLD | January 2017 Demand for blend optimis-
ers is on the increase as more specialised applications require “designer” type polymers, according to Polyscope. Xibond provides a cost-effective coupling and compatibilising solution for
filled and unfilled polymers, including PA/ABS and PC/ABS blend. The company said Xibond products are currently also under development for blends containing PPO, PS, PA and PLA. ❙
www.polyscope.eu
www.compoundingworld.com
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