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Free conference programmes announced for expos in Essen
The conference programmes have been revealed for the four conference theatres at the AMI Plastics World Expos at Messe Essen in Germany on 14-15 June 2023. They are free to attend and are focused on plastics recycling, compounding and testing. Compiled by AMI’s expert conference teams, the programmes feature busi- ness debates, technology talks, market forecasts and practical training seminars. Eva Haak, Senior Confer-
ence Producer at AMI, explained: “The conference sessions present a great opportunity for attendees to identify key market trends and opportunities, learn practical tips for making their manufacturing operations more efficient, and discover innovative technologies to give their companies a competitive edge”. The dedicated confer-
ence theatre within the Plastics Recycling World Expo is hosting three separate panel discussions exploring the hot topics of
Group, QolorTech and Wells Plastics. A market overview on European polymer demand trends is being provided by Martyna Fong, Director of Market Intelli- gence at AMI. The conference theatre
IMAGE: AMI Conference audience at the last AMI event held in Essen in 2021
regulatory issues, feedstock quality and availability, plus the use of recycled plastics in packaging applications. These feature representa- tives from influential companies such as Amcor, APK, Berry and Interseroh. Expert speakers are also covering the latest advances in sorting, recycling and additive technologies for improving the properties of recycled plastics. In addition, Elizabeth Carroll, Recycling and Sustainability Consult- ant at AMI, is presenting the latest European market trends in mechanical and
chemical recycling. The Compounding World Expo boasts two focused theatres covering the latest technology and market developments. Separate panel discussions are exploring the future for plastics compounders and masterbatch makers, plus how the industry is respond- ing to regulatory and sustainability pressures. These involve senior representatives from companies such as Akro Compounds, Aksoy, Eurotec, Gabriel Chemie, Inno-Comp, Lati, MOL
within Polymer Testing World Expo features presentations on recent advances in the testing and analysis of plastics materials and products. These are being delivered by speakers from leading research and testing institutes, such as Aimplas, Fraunhofer, Norner and ZBT, plus suppliers of advanced equipment, such as Bruker, Frontier Lab, Hitachi, Hunter Lab, OCS, Oxford Instru- ments and Schütz+Licht. Attendees can pick and choose between the four conference theatres as well as visiting the 220+ exhibi- tors at the three focused expos. Click here to find out more at the event website, which also features the current list of exhibitors and the registration form to obtain free tickets.
Semperit acquires silicone specialist Rico
Vienna-based Semperit Group has acquired fellow Austrian company Rico Group which focuses on the process- ing of elastomers, in particular liquid and solid silicone. The company’s vast portfolio of services ranges from the production of injection moulds to consulting in component development and series production of customised components. The purchase price (cash and debt
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free) is based on a recurring EBITDA of around €16.5m for the existing business as well as on a multiple of 12 and is sub- ject to a customary price adjustment mechanism. In addition, the investment pay- ments for the plant expansion cur- rently under construction in Thalheim, Upper Austria, will be compensated. The execution of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is
expected in Q3 of 2023. Founded in 1824 and active in over
a hundred countries, Semperit devel- ops and produces polymer products for the industrial and medical sectors. It has 16 manufacturing facilities worldwide, employs around 6,500 people, and last year generated revenue of €779.8m with an EBITDA of €100.5m in continued operations. �
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