Where did May go? I'm not entirely sure what's happened this month but it definitely didn't feel like 31 days. Maybe it's because there was so much happening in European and global plastics keeping us all thoroughly preoccupied with exciting developments?
This month's most-read stories were a bit of a mixed bag but the topics that get EPPM readers clicking including sustainability, acquisitions and 3D printing, can always be counted on to pique your interest. So let's get summer off to a start by looking back on the biggest news to grab your attention in late spring.
Circular Economy
Conference to bring Europe closer to zero waste economy
Tackling the hot issue of waste management and the circular economy, The NEW_InnoNET Stakeholder Conference 2016 aims to bring Europe a step closer to a near-zero waste reality.
Algar Agro bottle line
Sidel teams with Algar Agro to produce worlds lightest PET bottle
Sidel has collaborated with Algar Agro to produce the world’s lightest 900ml PET bottle for edible oil. Algar Agro was able to make savings in weight and in raw material used thanks to the Sidel Matrix blower, a modular blow moulding system that delivers very fast changeover times, lower environmental footprint, higher oven efficiency and greater uptime.
Kistler acquires Schatz group in Remschied and US
Kistler, a global leader in dynamic pressure, force and acceleration measurement, has taken over the Schatz group in Remscheid, Germany, and the US.
Play it safe: EU supports standardised 3D-printed toy platform
On-demand customisation and 3D printing could herald the return of locally-manufactured toys - and the EU is backing an initiative to standardise and boost safety in this growing corner of toy production.
Toys
US sports stadium first to have lightweight ETFE film roof
The US Bank Stadium, Minnesota is the first to have a lightweight ETFE film roof made with 3M technology.
Roof with 3M Dyneon Fluoropolymers