The trade fair will provide a showcase for more than 3,100 companies presenting polymer materials, processing equipment and services from around the world.

It will focus this year on Industry 4.0 enhancements.

Injection moulder installs integrated temperature control system.

The recycler has developed a number of successful partnerships with rotomoulders; working closely with them to manage the form of their scrap.

Thermal Compaction showcased a recycling process at RWM piloted for medical waste 'wrap' material.

The woven polypropylene bags are 100% recyclable and provide storage facility until they are decanted into communal recycling bins outside.

The new, patented mixed plastic waste separator is a low cost mechanical means of separating mixed polyolefin rich plastics in nothing more than water, producing a pure PE and PP output.

Business leaders also spoke about the reality of moving towards a zero waste future.

It has installed a second Amut EA75 extruder as part of a major expansion programme to increase its supply of powders to the rotational moulding sector.