In this issue

This issue is a special K 2019 edition, not only because of the Special Supplement on K 2019 that features the exhibition＊s main highlights and products on exhibit, but also due to the presence of several articles that look into the most notable developments in plastics production.
This year, the K show will focus on circular economy with many of the world＊s well-known companies engaged in plastics manufacturing presenting their latest contributions to create awareness on environmental protection. As this exhibition remains the world＊s most awaited industry event,many innovative technologies and materials are expected to see their world premiere.
The successful 2019 Asia Manufacturing Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia reflects the growing interest in advanced technologies for food & beverage manufacturing where plastic packaging plays an important role. This year,waste management and recycling took centre stage in the technical presentations and discussions as ASEAN moves forward in achieving a circular economy in plastics.

New Era Of Heavyweight Machines

The demand for injection moulding systems capable of producing bigger containers and parts has taken innovators beyond boundaries.

5 mins

Efficient Compounding Of Bio-based Plastics

Complete lab-scale system for Asahel Benin Sarl., consisting of a ZSK 26 Mc18 twin-screw extruder, and other auxiliary equipment from Coperion.

3 mins

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International Plastics News for Asia Magazine Description:

International Plastics News for Asia is published 6x a year in English with highlights in Chinese. The magazine is uniquely positioned to serve the needs of South East Asia's plastics processing industry, including contract molders and manufacturers with in-plant machinery lines. It provides the latest market information, quality technical features, trade show reviews and videos, and people and company profiles written by industry experts and correspondents across the region. Also included are exclusive content and articles from Ringier's family of plastics industry magazines covering Greater China region, the Middle East and other parts of the world, such as Modern Plastics and Polymers in India, Plastics Engineering in the US, Kunststoffe in Germany, Polymer Materials in Russia, Technologia del Plastico in Latin Amercia – which are the leading magazines in their respective markets. The interactive content allows readers to make direct and immediate contact with advertisers/suppliers and featured companies in the editorial by clicking on the web site and email addresses in each issue, access online content in Ringier’s plastics website in English and Chinese (plastics.industrysourcing.com), and avail of video content through iTunes and Google Play.