ISBN 0391- 7401
SUMMARY page 08
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Plastics, a Key Sector of Italian Manufacturing
The rubber and plastics processing industry is a central pillar of Italian manufacturing. It provides components and semi-finished products to numerous production sectors, confirming its strategic importance for the competitiveness of the industrial system. page 34
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When Innovation Means Symplifying Recycling 8
EDITORIAL
Why Italy Still Counts in the Plastics Industry( P. Spinelli) 13
ECONOMY AND MARKET |
A Key Sector of Italian Manufacturing |
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The Recycling Paradox: Higher Volumes, Lower Revenue |
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Navigating Market Stagnation and Regulatory Uncertainty |
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Circular Economy: Italy is a European Leader |
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Machinery: Exports Change Course |
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News |
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Italy, a European Leader in Circular Economy
According to the 8th Report by the Circular Economy Network( CEN) and Enea, Italy confirms its position as a European leader in the circular economy, with a waste recycling rate of 85.6 %, a circular material use rate of 21.6 %, and first place in packaging recycling( 76.7 %).
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Thin-Walled Packaging Moulding
At Fakuma, BMB is presenting a complete solution for the moulding of thin-walled containers for the dairy sector. The cell focuses on productivity, automation, quality and sustainability.
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New Horizons in Sorting with AI
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the optical sorting of materials, opening up new avenues for recyclers. Stefano Bonacina, sales director of 3U Vision, explains the company’ s strategies for innovation, specialisation and new markets.
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT |
Thin-Walled Packaging Moulding |
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AI Opens up New Horizons in Sorting |
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International Markets Growth |
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Twenty Years of Innovation in Recycling and Compounding |
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Italian technology plast / October 20260
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