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Leading Innovation for Advancing Efficiency in the Plastics Industry

Anagha Salvi

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September 8, 2023

Leading Innovation for Advancing Efficiency in the Plastics Industry

Plastics are increasingly one of society’s materials of choice because of their superior performance, affordability and life-cycle benefits compared to alternatives. The plastics industry in India is thriving, with a CAGR of 6.6% expected from 2022 to 2027, reaching approximately USD 56.42 billion by 2027. With anticipated growth, there is a growing trend among plastics manufacturers to implement methods that will make operations clean and efficient. Here, advanced lubrication solutions and servicing are playing an important role in contributing to the industry’s consistent success while maintaining growth and mitigating negative environmental consequences.

Plastics manufacturers expect their equipment to consistently produce high-quality parts and products, whether in long runs or short custom campaigns. This necessitates the use of superior equipment technology and proper lubrication. Here, Mobil industrial lubricants have a long and successful record of service in the plastics industry, ensuring the uninterrupted performance of such high-quality equipment while achieving efficiency at scale.

Sustainable product solutions

Mobil has been a pioneer in developing dependable, long-lasting lubricants with exceptional performance for over 150 years. Mobil’s global network of highly experienced equipment builder engineers collaborates closely with customers and leading equipment builders to provide unique insights into their new technology and lubrication needs. This enables Mobil’s research scientists and lubricant formulators to create cutting-edge lubricants from the ground up, allowing them to be highly effective in the equipment they lubricate while meeting or exceeding stringent requirements. A few key offerings for plastic manufacturers include the Mobil DTE 10 Excel Series high performance anti-wear hydraulic oils that help reduce power consumption and increase machine output. These oils help keep modern hydraulic systems cleaner for longer and have been proven to boost hydraulic efficiency by up to 6 per cent*. Similarly, the Mobil DTE 20 Ultra Series oils are high performance anti-wear hydraulic oils with extended oil life capabilities and have demonstrated up to 2-times longer oil drain intervals versus similar competitive oils. Mobil’s newest innovation is the biodegradable, minimally toxic and energy-efficient Mobil SHC Aware H Series hydraulic oils that comprises high performance, anti-wear hydraulic oils designed to provide long equipment life and meet the demand for environmentally acceptable hydraulic lubricants.

Top-notch services

Along with its superior lubricants, Mobil offers a wide range of services to help businesses optimize their maintenance schedules and machine availability and meet their objectives for productivity, environmental responsibility, and safety. The filtration service by Mobil is improving filter barrier performance and efficiency with performance polymers. The filtration service provides excellent filtration efficiency and barrier properties, reduces manufacturing energy demand and promotes clean efficient fabric processing.

Mobil is also integrating the benefits of IIoT in mainstream operations. For instance, the Mobil Serv IIoT Insights is proving to be game-changing in integrating automation with manufacturing efficiency. For plastic manufacturers, it is a critical cloud-based solution that turns insights into action, taking businesses towards improved efficiency and overall productivity. This platform brings special benefits with AI/ML, automated monitoring and precise analysis that directly benefit machine performance and manufacturing efficiency.

The Indian economy depends heavily on the plastic industry, which is growing at a promising rate. By developing cutting-edge smart product solutions, services, and packaging, Mobil can play a significant role in fostering innovation by assisting the industry in boosting productivity, maximising output, and paving the way for increased profitability.

For more information, visit www.mobil.in

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Merino at FOAID 2023: Redefining Possibilities With Innovation

Anagha Salvi

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September 7, 2023

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Merino at FOAID 2023: Redefining Possibilities With Innovation

~Over 3000 architects and interior designers visited Merino booth at the festival that includes architects and interior designers from different parts of the country~
Merino, a leading name in innovative interior solutions, once again captivated attendees at this year Festival of Architecture & Interior Design (FOAID) held at the Jio Convention Center in Mumbai on August 18th and 19th. Building upon the success of the previous year, Merino booth garnered tremendous attention, attracting over 3000 visitors, including architects and interior designers from across the country. With an unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of craftsmanship, quality, and innovation, Merino showcased a diverse range of designs, textures and materials under the theme & The World of Infinite Possibilities.

As a steadfast supporter of emerging architectural talent, Merino continued its tradition of sponsoring the & Architecture Ideas contest, exclusively aimed at nurturing the creativity of young architects under the age of 35. This sponsorship marks Merino ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and excellence within the architectural community.

Emanating as a central attraction of the event, Merino resonated with the very essence of boundless creativity. Right from the infinite possibilities stage with furniture pieces curated out of laminates and surface solutions to Phygital mood wall, with Visualizers BIM files integrated to help visitors get actual essence of the surfaces — the Merino showcase echoed with the notion of endless possibilities. Anchored by the theme The World of Infinite Possibilities, the booth served as a canvas for the vivid display of Merino pioneering products, meticulously curated to embolden architects and designers to transcend the conventional limitations of their creative visions.This curated collection featured:
Luvih: An epitome of luxury, Luvih surfaces redefine elegance and sophistication, making a bold statement in any interior.
Hanex: Cutting-edge solid surface material, Hanex, stood as a testament to durability and design versatility.
Meister Surfaces: The pinnacle of perfection, Meister Surfaces offer exquisite finishes that elevate interior aesthetics.
Merinova: A harmonious blend of aesthetics and functionality, Merinova surfaces set new standards in interior design.
MRS (Merino Restroom Solutions): Revolutionizing restroom design with intelligent solutions that prioritize hygiene and style.
Integrated Plumbing System: A dynamic visual presentation highlighting integrated plumbing solutions that amplify both convenience and aesthetics. This included space- saving and innovative in-wall cisterns that ate often used to exemplify modern bathroom design.
Feather Touch: Cutting-edge laminates offering a tactile experience that engages the senses.
Imagino: Digital laminates that bring imagination to life with stunning graphics and visuals.

Merino FABWood – Where Innovation Meets Sustainability:
A standout feature of the exhibition was the official introduction of Merino FAB Wood, all set to be launched soon, an imminent addition that tends to redefine chipboard benchmarks. Distinguished as highly densified, moisture-resistant chipboard — Merino FAB Wood transcends the EN312 P5 standards. More than a testament to design innovation, it takes a holistic approach to well-being, boasting ultra-low VOC emissions that enhance indoor air quality. Moreover, Merino FAB Wood is soon expected to open doors to boundless design horizons, seamlessly harmonizing innovation, well-being, and sustainability in its essence. Reflecting on the triumph of the event, Mr. Manoj Lohia, Director of Merino Industries Ltd., remarked, The resonating enthusiasm displayed by industry luminaries, architects, and designers toward our participation at FOAID 2023 underscores Merino relentless pursuit of pushing the frontiers of innovation and design. Our commitment to enriching the industry with fresh and captivating products remains unwavering.

Merino also showcased its commitment to digital enablement by offering live demonstrations on the BIM catalogue, the industry first solution from Merino that enables architect and designers to incorporate laminate designs into their projects easily and accurately. In addition, key facts about ‘Project Nirmal’ were also on display, showcasing Merino holistic approach to design and sustainability. Right from ‘Project Nirmal’ to the ‘Architecture Ideas’ contest, alongside the impeccable showcase at FOAID 2023, Merino is leaving no stones unturned to foster a culture of collective upliftment, one for the interior, furniture and architectural ecosystem. The company commitment to add value to the industry has paved the way for better innovation and design.

About Merino Industries Ltd.:
Merino is a versatile manufacturer and marketer of Interiors Solutions with a wide collection of products for homes, offices, commercial and public areas. Sustainability is at the core of Merino strategy as they incorporate practices to minimize wastage and conserve water during production. Merino Group has come a long way since the launch of plywood in 1974 and subsequently with the launch of the high pressure laminates in 1981. Today Merino Group has a beautifully strong presence in over 80 countries with an annual turnover of over 245 million USD with diverse business interests that expand from Interior Architectural products to Information Technology to Food & Agro products. The Group has achieved the current leadership position by following its vision to compete at global level and has adapted the international technology while maintaining Indian ethos.
www.merino.com

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Xeikon Press Conference

Anagha Salvi

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September 7, 2023

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Xeikon Press Conference

Monday 11 September

AT 15:30 – 16:00

With Labelexpo Europe fast approaching, we wanted to let you know that Xeikon has planned some press moments during the fair – and yes, there is still more to come as another new product will be revealed at the show.

First up, we’re pleased to invite you to the Xeikon Press Conference on Monday 11 September 2023 at 15:30–16:00 in the auditorium adjoining the pressroom.

Don’t miss the introduction of a brand new product line, which is bound to cause a roar!

Xeikon will also expand on the announcements and European premieres that have already been shared with you, including Cheetah 3.0 – ECO toner and Quality Measurement Module (QMM), PantherCure LED inks, TITON toner technology, and Xeikon TX-500.

We’d also like to take the time to have a drink with you at our Beer Bar at the Flint Group booth (5C29), open every day as of 16:30. The Xeikon team is there for a chat but if you want more details about all these innovations, make sure to book (via dorien.c@duomedia.com) your appointment with:

Rob Welford, President
Filip Weymans, VP Marketing
Frank Jacobs, Market Intel & Senior Product Manager
Danny Mertens, Corporate Communications Manager
Johan van de Velde, Product Manager Inkjet
Jeroen Van Bauwel, Director Solution Design

We hope you can join us at our Press Conference & have a drink/chat on the Flint Group booth. In the meantime, please get in touch if you have any questions.

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PLAST 2023 Opens Today

Anagha Salvi

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September 6, 2023

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PLAST 2023 Opens Today

International profile and comprehensive content of the main exhibition and side events at the major exhibitions dedicated to the plastics and rubber industry

Taking place from 5 to 8 September in the halls of Fiera Milano in Rho, PLAST 2023 is the main international event for an industry that has a significant presence in all markets, constantly dedicated to the research and development of innovative solutions for technology, sustainability, and new materials. Exhibitors and visitors will also find a rich array of side events, conferences, and networking opportunities with a strong focus on innovation, the circular economy, sustainability, and energy savings – the guiding themes of the fair.

The exhibitions in figures

One thousand three hundred exhibitors occupying fifty thousand square metres of exhibition space will create a veritable citadel of innovation wholly dedicated to the plastics and rubber industry, which is an important presence in the lives of people and the operations of businesses, with a focus on innovation processes guided by the concept of sustainability. The entire industry is focused on developing innovative, sustainable solutions that will conserve the extraordinary performance of articles made with plastics and/or rubber.

The exhibitions will witness significant international participation with over fifty nationalities represented among the exhibitors; roughly half are Italian (54%) and the rest from other countries (46%). This balance testifies both to the attractiveness of the event in the eyes of major international players and to the stature of the Italian plastics and rubber industry, one of Europe’s foremost.

A dynamic market

Based on the third edition of the National Survey presented at the recent Amaplast assembly, the MECS-Amaplast Statistical Studies Centre has outlined an extremely positive snapshot of the plastics and rubber technology sector, which ended the year with a turnover of 4.35 billion euros, representing an 8.1% increase over 2021, placing 2022 as the second-best year ever. The main factor in this historic result is exports, which showed a particularly positive trend toward the end of the year, with a total value of 3.16 billion euros, above the psychological threshold of 3 billion and recording an 8.5% gain over the previous year.

Focusing on Italian manufacturers, exports – which represent 72.7% of production – show sustained growth toward the principal geographical markets: EU (+8%), North America (+6.6%), extra-EU Europe (+8%), and the Far East (+9%). The general categories of exported machinery have extrusion systems at 20.8% of total turnover for Italian manufacturers (up 13.7% over 2021), followed by auxiliaries (+13.7%), injection systems (+9.5%), and other machinery (+24.2%).

Positive signals were also received from the Italian domestic market, which grew by 6.8% with respect to 2021 with turnover exceeding 1.18 billion euros. The top three client industries were packaging (40.6% of total turnover), automotive (15.9%), and construction (11%).

Satellite-Shows

The range of content at the fair is enriched by three satellite- shows taking place as part of PLAST 2023:

Rubber: dedicated to the entire value chain of the rubber industry;
3D Plast : focusing on additive manufacturing and 3D printing, fast prototyping, modelling software, and related technologies;
PlastMat: dedicated to innovative plastics and related solutions.

www.plastonline.org

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PLAST 2023: An Opening Ceremony Fit for Royalty

Anagha Salvi

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September 6, 2023

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PLAST 2023: An Opening Ceremony Fit for Royalty

Government, industry, and economic representatives on the guest roster for the opening of the Milanese fair

PLAST 2023, international exhibition for the plastics and rubber industry, is scheduled from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano fairgrounds in Rho.

Expectations are high for the opening event, which will include an inaugural conference and the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The opening will be characterized by quality content and the presence of prominent political and institutional stakeholders, confirming the stature of the plastics and rubber market in the national economy. The event is promoted by The Innovation Alliance, a project combining five international fairs — PLAST, IPACK-IMA, MEAT-TECH, PRINT4ALL, and INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA — that are all showcases of excellence for machinery, technology, and materials for the manufacturing industry.

On 5 September from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, the inaugural conference titled “Sustainability 5.0 for plastic: scenarios and developments from production to end-of-lifecycle” in Sala Martini of the Centro Congressi will feature the speakers Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, who will give the opening address, and Valentino Valentini, Deputy Minister of Business and the Made in Italy, who will deliver concluding thoughts based on the roundtable starting at 10:30 AM and coordinated by the Vice Director of TG5, Giuseppe De Filippi.

Protagonists of the event include:

Alessandra Colombo, Head of Circular Economy and Sustainability for Versalis S.p.A.
Cristina Miele, Administrative and Financial Director and Manager of Ferrarelle Società Benefit S.p.A.
Nico Fontana, Managing Director of Montecolino S.p.A.
Mario Bagna, Managing Director of Interzero Italy S.r.l.

After the conclusion of the opening conference at 12:00 noon, the fair will be officially opened with the ribbon-cutting ceremony in the presence of:

Massimo Margaglione, President of PLAST
Valerio Soli, President of IPACK-IMA
Andreas Zuege, Director of Intralogistica Italia
Daniele Barbui, President of ACIMGA
Antonio Maiorano, President of ARGI
Roberto Foresti, Deputy Director of Fiera Milano

Mario Maggiani, Managing Director of Promaplast, the PLAST organizing company, commented:

“PLAST has aroused a great deal of interest also in political circles. Indeed, this year we will enjoy the unprecedented participation of Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Minister of the Environment, and Valentino Valentini, Deputy Minister of Business and the Made in Italy, who will take part in the inaugural conference on 5 September titled “Sustainability 5.0 for plastic: scenarios and developments from production to end-of-lifecycle”. This means that politicians are paying increasing attention to our market, thanks partly to the activities that Amaplast has spearheaded over the past two years to qualify the event in the eyes of the government and political class.

“Furthermore, the core theme at PLAST is sustainability, which connects it to the first edition of GREENPLAST, which was a great success in 2022. Environmental issues will probably characterize all the fairs in our industry in the coming years and I sincerely do not expect this to taper off anytime soon. Today there is a strong awareness of environmental issues – especially among young people – that we have not seen in the past. And given that the future belongs to our young people but is conditioned by what we do today, it is our duty to go in this direction. Furthermore, the concept of sustainability, in addition to encompassing environmental factors, must also be applied to the economic and social realms. While not the main driver, the economy must always be kept in mind in any initiative, as well as impact on employment (gains or losses) and, more generally, wellbeing.”

www.plastonline.org

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“Sustainability 5.0 of Plastic”: Picchetto Fratin, Minister of the Environment, at the Opening Conference

Anagha Salvi

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September 6, 2023

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“Sustainability 5.0 of Plastic”: Picchetto Fratin, Minister of the Environment, at the Opening Conference

Governmental representatives and business community leaders at the opening of PLAST 2023

Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, and Valentino Valentini, Deputy Minister of Business and the Made in Italy, took part in the inaugural conference of PLAST, an international exhibition dedicated to the plastics and rubber industry.

Titled Sustainability 5.0 of plastic: scenarios and developments from production to end-of-lifecycle, the opening conference included a roundtable featuring prominent names in industry, such as Alessandra Colombo, Head of Circular Economy and Sustainability for Versalis, a chemical company in the Eni group focusing on sustainable and circular chemicals to create stakeholder value and contribute to the energy transition; Cristina Miele, Administrative and Financial Director and Manager of Ferrarelle Società Benefit, fourth Italian mineral water group by volume; Nico Fontana, Managing Director of Montecolino, a textile flooring and wall-covering company, and Mario Bagna, Managing Director of Interzero Italy, key circular economy partner for companies in any industry seeking to develop integrated environmental solutions.

The two governmental representatives underscored the desire of institutions to support business and workers to create ideal conditions for increasing competitiveness on the global market. The capital equipment industry is a showpiece of the Italian economy and an international market leader. In 2022 the turnover for the industry was 55.4 billion euros, a 10.7% increase over 2021 and a new record. The outlook for 2023 is again positive: turnover is projected to rise to 57.7 billion euros, +4.1% with respect to 2022 (source: Federmacchine).

“In Italy the issue is not that of eliminating plastic, a material with well known properties and usefulness. This is something that the fair communicates excellently” stated Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Minister of the Environment and Energy Security. “The goal instead is to create an instrument that addresses the entire lifecycle of plastics in order to protect the environment and human health. The objective is to eliminate plastic pollution, which is unquestionably a serious problem for our ecosystems. Once again, we need to be guided by science, not ideology. The technology on such prominent display here at the fair is continually developing and we have to help it keep pace with our heightened concern for the environment and the inevitable process of ecological transition. In this, the operators in the plastics value chain must certainly take a leadership role. And also, as a nation, we have to seize the opportunities that certain strongly interdisciplinary industries and value chains offer in the realm of bioeconomics and the circular economy.”

“PLAST is a high profile European event for the plastics industry. With turnover of 25 billion euros, 70% of which from sales abroad, this industry represents a showpiece for the Made in Italy,” stated Valentino Valentini, Deputy Minister of Business and the Made in Italy. “The plastics value chain continues to push the frontiers of innovation and is fundamental for the ecological transition, one of the big objectives in Italy and Europe. Measures such as the industrial property code and the “Made in Italy bill ensure businesses an environment conducive to investment and to protecting Italian excellence in the world. With these and other provisions, the government guarantees and will continue to guarantee its support for industry.”

The event was organized by The Innovation Alliance, a project uniting five international trade fairs into a cohesive system, all showcases of excellence in the production of machinery, technologies, and materials for the manufacturing industry: PLAST, exhibition of the plastics and rubber industry; IPACK-IMA, leader in processing and packaging technologies for foods and non-foods; MEAT-TECH specialized in the processing and packaging of traditional and alternative protein sources; PRINT4ALL, a point of reference for the entire global community of converting, package printing, labelling, and commercial and industrial printing; INTRALOGISTICA ITALIA, dedicated to solutions and automated systems for industrial handling, warehouse management, and materials stocking, sorting, and lifting.

The Innovation Alliance – established in 2018 with a system approach to enhance time-to-market and offer opportunities for comprehensive thinking about related production sectors and develop the sustainability of new materials and research & development to boost global competitivity – returns in 2023 with an event addressing one of the trends that is revolutionizing both industry and society.

Talking about sustainable growth of the plastics industry within a circular economic system enjoying strong support from the government is thus the leitmotif for this opening event: plastic thus becomes the object of the new green concept being developed by companies in the industry.

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PLAST 2023: 3D Printing Satellite Fair

Anagha Salvi

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September 6, 2023

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PLAST 2023: 3D Printing Satellite Fair

Between start-ups and innovative projects, an entire exhibition area dedicated to one of the technologies of the future

PLAST 2023, scheduled from 5 to 8 September in the halls of Fiera Milano in Rho, is an opportunity to get an up-close look at the most innovative technological proposals addressed to the plastics and rubber market. Of particular note among the large variety of satellite- shows is 3D PLAST, an exhibition space dedicated to additive manufacturing and 3D printing, rapid prototyping, modelling software, and related technologies.

The large exhibition area of the satellite fair is divided into two sections: an island for conferences on 3D printing and rapid prototyping; and a demonstration area where visitors can get a hands-on experience of the new technology on display. One of the very interesting displays is a sui generis 3D printing application using a humanoid robot equipped with an extruder to build a bicycle. It is an experimental project that gives a nod to contemporary lifestyles, soft mobility, sustainability, and other current themes such as electric mobility. In the upcoming years, the bicycle industry is expected to grow constantly in response to consumer demand guided by the need to protect the environment, reduce urban traffic, and adopt greener lifestyles. As a demonstration of the potentials of extrusion technology integrated with 3D printing, three different bicycles will be produced during the fair, each with a different material: thermoplastic, reinforced thermosetting resin, and plastic sheet.

The protagonists of the innovative project are businesses and start-ups: Indexlab, MOI, ISINNOVA, eXgineering, Gimac, they demonstrating how 3D additive technology makes it possible to envision artisanal products and adapt them to industrial production, applicable also to the most classic designs, such as a bicycle.

“We believe this is a very interesting example of how technology combined with innovation can also move towards environmental sustainability and the transformation of an artisanal product into an industrial process,” stated Mario Maggiani, Managing Director of Promaplast, the PLAST organizing company.

He is echoed by Fabrizio Vanzan, Exhibition Office Director for Promaplast, who adds, “3D printing is a highly relevant current technology. We read articles every day in specialized magazines and newspapers regarding products made using this technique and its potentials. So we can only be pleased to host a section in PLAST dedicated to this topic, and there will also be a conference on additive manufacturing titled “Thinking Additive – How additive thinking, communication, and approach condition industrial production”. It has been organized to familiarize people with the technology and illustrate the potentials of the sector to all, and most importantly, how it can influence processing technologies of currently existing plastics.”

www.plastonline.org

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PLAST 2023: The Green Economy Involves Plastics and Rubber

Anagha Salvi

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September 6, 2023

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PLAST 2023: The Green Economy Involves Plastics and Rubber

Carbon footprints of exhibitors and green innovation among the novelties at the exhibition

Circularity, sustainability, and energy savings are some of the guiding themes at PLAST 2023, taking place from 5 to 8 September in the halls of Fiera Milano in Rho. The green economy is a theme that is applicable to the entire plastics and rubber industry and generates a strong push toward innovation and the search for new production paradigms with a central focus on emissions reduction and environmental protection.

An exclusive service for exhibitors: assessment of carbon footprint

As part of its effort to promote sustainability – a theme guiding the entire industry – and with the consolidated tradition of Fiera Milano behind it, PLAST provides exhibitors a service for calculating the carbon footprint of their organization. Fiera Milano has long been committed to reducing its environmental impact and CO2 emissions generated by events in its facilities by optimizing logistical operations, properly managing wastes, and adopting sustainable food-service practices in keeping with the PLAST philosophy, which is shared with all exhibitors.

Working in collaboration with the specialized company Ambiente Consulenza & Ingegneria, Amaplast supports and guides exhibiting companies wishing to calculate their carbon footprint according to standards developed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which operates under the aegis of the United Nations, applying internationally recognized protocols (GHG Protocol and ISO 14064). Assessment of the Carbon Footprint of Organization is one of the most immediate and generally accepted methods for representing and communicating the environmental impact of an enterprise. Amaplast has also undertaken this process for its own internal operations and will share the initial results during PLAST 2023.

Sustainability at the fair: the French collective

Making its first appearance at PLAST this year, the French collective, composed of 24 businesses, boasts a significant number of projects directly related to sustainability with a particular focus on new, bio-based, compostable, or recycled materials. Sponsored by “French Fab”, which brings together the industrial ecosystem across France, the group will present, among the many novelties, CABAMIX by the JM Polymers Group, which proposes its new CARBOMAX PHOENIX range of 100% bio-based, compostable, or recycled plastics; NATUREPLAST with new bioplastics obtained from food industry scrap or by-products (cereals, shellfish, algae, etc.); the two start-ups POLYTOPOLY, specialized in research, analysis, and sales of recycled plastics via a digital platform, and HOLIMAKER, which will exhibit a French-made manual injection press for plastics that is unlike any other in Europe. Known as the HoliPress, it offers injection moulding of nearly industrial quality at reduced costs using 3D moulds and offering options for recycling.

The future of the plastics and rubber industry will be in Milan from 5 to 8 September in an event currently boasting 1300 registered exhibitors and ready to host official buyer delegations from 34 countries. Pre-registration is open for professional operators seeking direct contact with specialized firms and solutions for any needs they might have for products, technologies, systems, and business opportunities.

www.plastonline.org

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PLAST 2023: A Packed Calendar of Side Events

Anagha Salvi

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September 5, 2023

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PLAST 2023: a Packed Calendar of Side Events

Conferences, roundtables, and an exhibition dedicated to the creative use of plastic wastes are just a few of the events proposed

PLAST 2023, taking place from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano in Rho, will also be an occasion to participate in side events, conferences, learning opportunities, and networking around the central themes of the fair: innovation, circular economy, sustainability, and energy savings.

It all begins at 10:00 AM on 5 September with the inaugural conference proposed by The Innovation Alliance titled Sustainability 5.0 for plastics: scenarios and developments from production to end-of-lifecycle in Sala Martini of the Centro Congressi at the South Gate. Present at the event will be Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Minister for the Environment and Energy Security, and Valentino Valentini, Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Made in Italy.

Later than day, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Sala Convegni in Hall 24/A01, the topic will be Sustainability between business opportunities and obligations of the system: a comparison of experiences, promoted by Ambiente S.p.A., addressing the relationship between economic activity and management of sustainability to improve market appeal. Amut, Gefit, and Gefran will share their viewpoints on the subject.

Events begin the following day, 6 September, at 10:00 AM with Circularity of plastic: industrial opportunities, innovation, and economic and employment outcomes for Italy, promoted by Amaplast, Unionplast, and PlasticsEurope Italia, with The European House Ambrosetti.

Also at 10:00 AM, there will be a talk titled Polymers for sustainable innovation in Sala Scorpio with Cesap and IIP – Istituto Italiano dei Plastici. The discussion will focus on how to achieve innovation through careful choice of materials, methods for determining their origin, the characteristics of end-of-lifecycle or industrial-scrap materials, and the most frequently used tools for assessing products.

In the afternoon, it will be the MADE Competence Center to take the lead with a discussion of Financing opportunities for businesses, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM in the Sala Convegni in Hall 24/A01. This will be an opportunity to gather information on how to gain access to 14 million euros in grants available through MADE4.0 as implementing body for the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

On 7 September from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, the Centro Congressi – Sala Aries will host Thinking Additive – How additive thinking, communication, and approach condition industrial production, an event organized by 3NTR and PROMIX.

Also on 7 September, the conference titled Materials of the future and plasma technologies: the green choice will take place from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and in the afternoon from 3:00 to 6:00 PM in the Centro Congressi – Sala Scorpio. Topics illustrated include plasma technology and case histories in the plastics, rubber, and metals industries. The event is promoted by Plasmapps.

A third conference on 7 September will take place in Hall 24/A01 – Sala Convegni from 2:30 to 3:30 PM titled Innovation and sustainability of composites. The event provides an up-to-date overview of regulations and projects for the sustainability of composites and new technologies with experts from Assocompositi, Politecnico di Milano, and Università del Salento.

On the last day of the fair, 8 September, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon in Hall 24/A01 – Sala Convegni, the topic will be Plastics and the Environment: beginning or end of lifecycle? Bioplastics and recycling in a conference organized by INSTM – Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali. After giving a brief overview of the environmental benefits of recycling and the use of bio-based polymers, speakers will discuss mechanical recycling, bioplastics, and organic recycling of biodegradable polymers.

Also on the final day of the fair, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the Centro Congressi – Sala Scorpio will host a conference organized by Uniplast titled Unification of plastics: What will the future be?

Another regular feature of the triennial fair is Art & Plastics, an area in Halls 13 and 15 dedicated to art in a futuristic, technological setting.

With Plastica D’Artista, curated by Pina Inferrera, Stand D02 is divided conceptually into three parts: the central section features lightboxes with fantastic backlit photographs to promote sensitivity and respect for nature and the environment. This is flanked by the installation “Natura Altera” [Lofty Nature] featuring fifteen giant recyclable polyethylene tomatoes created in 1998 in collaboration with XM-Tech, Poliplast, and Rotoplastic. The third component is “Vestire l’arte” [Wearing Art], a series created in 1993 of sculpture-attire made from scrap plastic, and bags and accessories made from a regenerable material – PVC pressed and heated at high frequency – with the collaboration of Pressed Materials Srl and Harol Srl.

Stand D12 is a venue for the Pop artist Lady Be, who will present Arte di Plastica, il Valore del Riciclo, a Pop expression of recycling using common everyday objects. The colour palette takes the form of plastic objects and fragments arranged by colour, shaping the subjects of her works with a strong message of environmental sustainability.

Visitors will enjoy a series of novel works – photographs, lightboxes, and sculptures – at Stand C11 with Scaglie Party Mutazioni di un materiale inedito nell’Arte by Silvia Fubini and Ornella Rovera with the collaboration of Daniela Fresco. The artists take their inspiration from PETALO, small coloured pellets of recycled PET that the artists use for their works supplied by Dentis Recyling Italy, and from NEWLIFE FR, a high tech environmentally sustainable 100% recycled yarn produced by the Sinterama group of Biella using pelletized plastic bottles.

Lastly, in Hall 15, Stand A01, Arte da mangiare mangiare Arte and MAF – Museo Acqua Franca present “The adventures of topylabrys in art and design”. The artist, Ornella Piluso, returns to PLAST with a new study of plastics, research she has been pursuing for 50 years in art and design with novel uses of second-choice materials and scrap supplied by the company Slide. In the design section, in collaboration with Silvio Pella’s company Visione Olfattive, the artist presents “olfactory architectures” an experiment that explores possible synergies between the form of plastics and the sense of smell.

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LANXESS India Wins the FICCI Chemicals & Petrochemicals Award 2023 for Sustainability- Excellence in Safety

Anagha Salvi

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September 5, 2023

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LANXESS India Wins the FICCI Chemicals & Petrochemicals Award 2023 for Sustainability- Excellence in Safety

LANXESS India has won the prestigious FICCI Chemicals and Petrochemicals Award 2023 for Sustainability – Excellence in Safety. This esteemed recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment towards maintaining highest standards of safety across all our operations.

The Sustainability – Excellence in Safety award is presented to companies that demonstrate outstanding commitment towards ensuring the well-being of their employees, customers and the community at large. It acknowledges organizations that go above and beyond to implement effective safety protocols and continually innovate to create safer work environment.

Balaram Khot, Whole-Time Director & Head of PTSE, Rajiv Gaur, VP – Head of Procurement & Logistics and Bharat Meesala, Senior Manager, PTSE – Occupational Safety, Xact, Responsible Care & Trade Compliance received the award on behalf of LANXESS India at an event held in New Delhi on 27th July 2023.

The award recognizes LANXESS’ initiatives and efforts undertaken towards creating a safer and sustainable environment for all its employees. By instilling a safety-first mindset throughout the organization, LANXESS India has successfully managed to minimize accidents, incidents and near-misses across its operations.

Commenting on the success, Namitesh Roy Choudhury, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, LANXESS India said, “Safety is not just a priority, it’s a core value and an integral part of LANXESS’ culture. We as an organization are committed to maintaining workplace safety and through regular safety audits, risk assessments & comprehensive training programs, we continuously improve the safety standards in our operations. We are honoured and thankful to FICCI for this recognition. It only inspires us to keep raising the bar for safety standards and processes within the industry.”

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