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5 News News from across the global injection moulding industry: Krones buys Netstal from KraussMaffei; Hasco hits a hundred; Record year in Italian machinery sector; BASF’s sales declined in 2023
15 Packaging technology is put through its paces The Fakuma 2023 show provided a showcase for advances in thin wall moulding technology being made by injection moulding machine producers. Cover Image: Netstal
23 Making the cut: advances in granulators Granulator manufacturers are developing their technologies in new ways that help moulders deal with the challenges of using regrind material. By Chris Saunders
33 Thermoplastics go from strength to strength Automotive applications are making ever greater demands on materials. Mikell Knights finds out how thermoplastics are adapting to these demands
42 Diary Advancing Technologies for Plastics Recycling
Chemical Recycling GLOBAL INSIGHT 2024
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43 Chemical Recycling Global Insight 2024 The third edition of our annual examination of developments in the fast-changing chemical recycling sector takes a look at the latest investments and technology innovations, as well as investigating some of the challenges and how this developing industry is responding.
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