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ISSUE 309 購読
The 2030 PPWR Countdown: How PLASTAR Beats the "Sustainability Output Tax"
The last 18 months changed how European converters spec a new line. PPWR begins applying on Aug 12, 2026. Minimum recycled-content thresholds tighten toward 2030. EN 13432 sets the compostable bar. PCR pressure builds across every packaging category — contact-sensitive applications included.
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Unveiling the KMT-55CE: KANG CHYAU’s Next-Generation Blown Film Machine Masters Sustainability and Speed
In the fast-paced, highly competitive world of plastic manufacturing, the demand for high-quality, sustainable, and efficient production solutions has never been higher. Rising to meet these complex industry challenges, KANG CHYAU—a globally recognized pioneer in plastic extrusion technology—is proud to announce the latest breakthrough in our high-speed machinery lineup: the KMT-55CE Blown Film Machine.
PRSE 2026 Floor Report | Europe Just Wrote Three Prescriptions — Where Does Asian Machinery Stand?
"European plastics recycling is in intensive care." That's not editorial framing — it's the official tone of the PRSE 2026 opening keynote. EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall and Plastics Recyclers Europe President Ton Emans took the stage with a session titled From Crisis to Competitiveness: Re-Building the European Plastics Recycling Industry. Note the word "rebuilding" — the industry's own institutions are now openly acknowledging the sector needs critical care
