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SUPPLY BROKEN: The 2026 Plastic Crisis & The "Middleman Mafia"

In 2026, these aren't just plastics anymore—they are gold. With the Middle East conflict and Red Sea pirates setting the global trading network on fire, your overseas orders are currently trapped in the middle of the ocean. Welcome to the WTS Industry Update. In this episode, Jason and Daniel break down the devastating 2026 plastic supply chain collapse. From the FCFC force majeure notice to Butadiene prices taking a steroid-fueled jump from $1,000 to $2,200 a ton—this isn't a price hike, it's a robbery! To make matters worse, the "Middleman Mafia" is hoarding raw materials like pandemic toilet paper, choking producers and bleeding consumers dry. When buyers are tearing their hair out over hostage-level material prices, yelling "we have the biggest capacity" is a dead marketing strategy. It's time to pivot. Watch to find out how you can survive this industry hell and secure your supply chain.

2023 IPF Interview | BPGMEA

It is our great honor to have the opportunity to interview Mr. Shamim Ahmed, the president of BPGMEA (Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers & Exporters Association). In the interview, Mr. Shamim shared much information about the plastic, printing and packaging industry, IPF Bangladesh is rapidly growing and gaining more exhibitors and visitors every year.

TaipeiPLAS 2022 Live | PRM x KAOLU x PIDC

The self-media era is coming! The plastics & rubber industry not only allows specific people or professionals to learn about this area. Throughout PRM's interview videos, we convey general information from plastics & rubber industry, environmental issues and social enterprise responsibility topics. ⏰ 9/30(Fri.) 15:00 (GMT+8) 【KaoLu Enterprise】 Kao Lu Enterprises Co. Ltd., established in 1980, has been dedicated to manufacturing and supplying premium quality pneumatic components such as valves, cylinders, and ancillary accessories. 【Plastics Industry Development Center | PIDC】 What's the key role that PIDC plays in Taiwan society and how they provide services to plastics manufacturers. By interviewing General Manager of Dr. Hsiao, he would share the insight of SDGs, 2050 Net Zero programme, and also provide advice to Taiwanese enterprises.

Why K 2025 is Unmissable: An Exclusive Invitation from Director Thomas Franken

What is the secret behind the success of the world's largest plastics and rubber trade show? After a challenging period, what is the real market sentiment in the industry? In this exclusive interview, live from the K 2025 show floor, we sit down with Mr. Thomas Franken, a director at Messe Düsseldorf. He not only shares his firsthand observations on the market's recovery but also provides a deep dive into how the K Show continues to lead the global industry by setting the right topics, such as the circular economy and digitalization. If you follow the dynamics of the plastics and rubber industry, you won't want to miss this incredibly insightful conversation!

How Machines Shape Every Shot: The Engineering of a Golf Ball

Every perfect shot starts with precision engineering. In this video, we take you inside the manufacturing journey of a golf ball — from the resilient rubber core to the durable plastic outer shell. Watch how advanced molding machines, material processing systems, and pad printing technology come together to shape every ball with accuracy and consistency. You'll see how multi-layer construction enhances performance, how dimples help stabilize flight, and how automation ensures uniformity from core to cover. Whether it's molding, printing, or aerodynamic design, every detail is crafted by machines built for precision. This is the engineering behind every swing. This is how machines shape every shot. Powered by Taiwan's leading machinery manufacturers, and brought to you by PRM-Taiwan — your trusted platform for discovering top suppliers and cutting-edge plastic & rubber processing solutions.

PP Strapping Band Extrusion Line (JC-SPP) | PLASCO

PLASCO's JC-SPP Series of extrusion lines are designed to produce PP strapping bands, which are commonly used for light- and medium-duty applications, such as for securing newspapers and magazines, carton boxes, and pallet freight shipments.   【Machine Spec】 Applicable Material: PP Screw Diameter (mm): 90 / 100 / 120 Strap Width (mm): 5-19 / 12-19 Extrusion Capacity (kg/hr): 180 / 250 / 380 Straps Produced: 4-2 / 8-4 / 8-6   【Application】 Newspaper strap Carton box strap   【Company Intro】 PLASCO is a global industry leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of innovative plastic extrusion lines. They specialize in applying innovative engineering concepts to the design and manufacture of plastic extrusion lines with more than 30 year experiences.

Full Range of Film Processing Machinery at K 2022 | JINMING

PRM was pleased to have a short interview with Simeon Wang, Vice President of Jinming Machinery, at K 2022. By interviewing with Mr. Wang, we have obtained the information about MDOPE solution, which was launched in recent years, to enable the stretch of the film manufactured from its machine.    Moreover, Mr. Wang has expressed how Jinming solved the clients’ problems by its automatic technology during the pandemic. In the meanwhile, he also shared his observation of sustainability and expectation of the market in the post-pandemic era.

Part 2. Theme Forum - Innovation of High-end composites & Key markets | PIIF

《高端複材創新與關鍵市場》 複材自主創新應用 亞洲區域市場潛勢機會 產業整合與優勢創造   主持人：塑膠中心 邱政文 副總經理 與談人： 1. 天力離岸風電科技(股)公司 王柏棋 技術處長 2. ZwickRoell台灣分公司潘東生 總經理 3. 虎科大飛機工程系 王正賢 助理教授 4. 經緯度企業 蔡承穎 董事長   《塑膠產業創新論壇》定位為 塑膠產業商務交流的平台 塑膠中心本於推動塑膠產業創新的理念，每年辦理一次《塑膠產業創新論壇》活動，透過推動塑膠產業創新，發揮影響力，滿足社會的需求，實踐造福人群的力量。 《塑膠產業創新論壇》每年挑選產業重要關鍵議題，透過主題論壇、研討會、技術展覽…等形式，引領產業最前瞻的趨勢與做法，期盼耕耘成為塑膠產業的年度盛會。 長期展望為透過本論壇匯聚產業夥伴關係成為塑膠產業創新的生態圈。

CI Flexo Printing Machine - RPM1208-CI | ROTOFLEXO

MACHINERY IN THE VIDEO: CI Flexo Printing Machine - RPM1208-CI | ROTOFLEXO - 8 colors central impression flexo printing machine - High precision stainless-steel impression drum imported from Italy - Automatic water temperature control system - High precision gear transmission system - Closed chamber doctor blade system - Automatic tension, edge, and web guide control - High speed forward and reverse printing desk motion - High precision ball screw designs for key components - Motorised horizontal and longitudinal registration system - Electric heat/drying system - CNC desk position control

PK-90CSV MHB Single Head Single Station View Stripe Blow Molding Machines | PARKER

Fully electric model machines are available.

Blown Film and Recycling Machines - POLYSTAR | CHINAPLAS 2021

PRM Media Channel once again happy to share the great honor of the cooperation with CPRJ, the official media group of CHINAPLAS. Through this cooperation, we aim to provide insights into the Plastics and Rubber industry by the sharing of experts. In this video, we have invited Mr. David Lo, Chief Marketing Officer, to share his knowledge and the overview of Blown Film Extrusion Machines and Plastics Recycling Machines markets. POLYSTAR Machinery is one of the most famous manufacturers especially in recycling machines in Asia with more than 30 years of experience. Besides recycling machinery, the company also well known around the world with its blown film machine lines. Most of the customers of POLYSTAR buy several sets of blown film machines as well as recycling machines together to set a complete line in their factories and contribute to the circular economy.  In this video, Daniel from PRM will be carrying the interview with the Chief Marketing Officer Mr. David Lo. During the interview, Mr. Lo is explaining the advantages for the customers having both blown film machines and recycling machines from POLYSTAR. The following, interview covers several topics including:  1.        Advantages of POLYSTAR recycling and blown film machines  2.        POLYSTAR contribution to circular economy and examples 3.        Simplifying machine design for ease of use  4.        Vision and development in 2021

Taiwan’s resource recycling and innovation policy | PIIF

講者：環境部 資源循環署 賴瑩瑩 署長 學經歷：國立成功大學環境工程學系畢業，專職服務於環境部，曾擔任前行政院環保署廢棄物管理處處長暨前資源循環辦公室主任。 自112年9月行政院環境保護署改制為環境部，同時成立資源循環署為三級機關，主責推動「資源循環零廢棄」，目前業務重點為訂定「資源循環促進法」，本場專題演講將著重分享塑膠項目的推動重點。 -資源循環產業的低碳轉型 -推動塑膠資源循環 -循環減碳技術專案分享

PK-95CTS (PE) (Toggle) Single Head Twin Station Blow Molding Machine | PARKER

For more info or Inquiry, please visit PARKER on PRM TAIWAN.

Single-stage Injection Stretch Blow Molding Machine | GOLFANG-

Golfang treasures what have been entrusted... customizing special machine with molds for each customer. Golfang specializes in the development and manufacture of " single-stage injection stretch blow molding machine". Provide customers with a whole set of production equipment which includes customized machine and mold. Strictly control the quality and reliability of all assembly parts. Do the test runs repeatedly including mold testing and material testing before delivery. Obtain the most stable molding parameters based on the molding characteristics of the plastic specified by the customer and the adjustment during the bottle production. Meet the customer’s quality and production capacity requirements. Finally, after the machine acceptance, transfer the molding technique to the equipment user and do the personnel training. The equipment ca be run in full-time production with durability, high-efficiency, and high-stability, which creates the best return on investment for the customer. It is also the first choice for producing high-end plastic packaging containers when small quantities, varieties, and high quality are required at an early development stage. The Golfang team has accumulated many years of experience in the field of plastic product: PPSU baby bottles, PC/PMMA lampshades (LED light bulbs), HIPS yogurt bottles, PP/PE/PET medicine bottles, TRITAN water bottles, PET/PETG cosmetic bottles, household product bottles, etc... exquisite packaging containers. Also cooperated with the customers in developing products for well-known brands, include Pigeon, AVENT, Nuby, Yakult, Unilever, LOREAL, AVON, SHISEIDO, Pfizer, etc. Mold development is nothing more than a solution to product market demand. In the field of injection blow molding, Golfang insists on research, design, and manufacture of exclusive molds, and never relies on others, because we know that molds are designed and developed in response to the equipment. When customers evaluate and launch new product according to the market trend, what they need is stable quality and the chance to get ahead of the game. Therefore, with Golfang’s established and mature molding technique, whether it is the mold’s durability (2 million cycles guaranteed) or the delivery time, Golfang is always the most reliable choice for the customer. The common design of mold bases and mold parts is able to save mold costs and improve competitiveness for the customers. It provides them with the most economical solution. Golfang would communicate on product sizes beforehand and suggest for minor alteration. In such a way, Golfang gains good recognition from the customers.

Surface Modeling 3D Printing | time lapse | Everplast

Surface Modeling 3D Printing | time lapse | Everplast ①The EM3-3505-CMT is an industrial pellet 3D printer manufactured by Everplast from Taiwan. ②This 3D printer is able to utilize compound cement raw material to build products or samples. ③The standard formulation database and material bank are provided along with the 3D printer.

2023 IPF Taiwan Manufacturer Interview | POLYSTAR

It is a great honor to invite Sumit from POLYSTAR to share the changes in Bangladesh's industry after the pandemic and the differences between the Bangladesh market and the India market.

Blow Molding Machine | CHEN WAY

CHEN WAY machinery is a specialized manufacturer in Taiwan that keeps focusing on the customized R & D for blow molding machines since 1990. Our blow molding machine produces mainly hollow plastic vessels ranging from 20ML to 2000L. Every machine is tested rigorously according to the customer production requirement, this process ensures that every machine can run with its maximum effectiveness. [Products List] + Small Blow Molding Machine + Medium Blow Molding Machine + Medium Co-extrusion Blow Molding Machine + Large Blow Molding Machine + Supersize Blow Molding Machine + Double L-Ring Drum Blow Molding Machine + Semi-auto Stretching Blow Molding Machine

Feedblock | GMA

Feedblock - Polyside Die-GMA Two or triple manifold inlet design, plus feed block for multi structures, the width of stripe is adjustable, the adjusting range can be customized, flow adjusting design and adjustable lip can be applied on different thickness product. Application: 1. Heat-sealing food package box 2. Medicine package 3. Recycle material can be used on side to avoid waste Feature: 1. The stripe width is adjustable 2. Plus feed block, for more and different multi structures

2024 CHINAPLAS Interview | ETERLONG

We are here with Melody from Eterlong Co., Ltd at the CHINAPLAS. ETERLONG is known for high-quality products, such as blown film machines, extrusion die and extruder filters, and their post-sale service. We gained information about how ETERLONG applies digitalization to their equipment.

Hydrogen energy storage and fiber winding technology development | PIIF

氫能源儲存與纖維纏繞技術開發 講者：Rayvatek 睿智創新科技 研發部門 于傑 博士

Production and R&D introduction of Chang Xin Rubber

Plastic Recycling Machine, Repro-Flex | POLYSTAR

【Machine Features】 The one-step plastic pelletizing machine, Repro-Flex, combine cutting, extrusion, and pelletizing into one compact and efficient pelletizer line. The cutter-compactor of the plastic pelletizing machine prepares the plastic waste (PE plastic film and PP plastic film waste) into an ideal condition for the extrusion process and feeds the plastic waste directly into the extruder. This integrated system does not require a separate crusher, and therefore, eliminates the problem of inconsistent feeding, reduces space and labor costs, and has lower energy consumption. Simple in Design. Flexible in Operation. POLYSTAR is able to customize its machines regarding customers’ needs. How this pelletizing system works: 1. Feeding a. By belt conveyor Feeding of scraps is easy and automatically controlled depending on the amount of material input. b. By Nip roller Film-on-rolls can be fed at the same time. 2. Cutting and compacting The cutter compactor integrated cuts, dries, and compacts the material which enables a fast and stable feeding from the compactor directly into the extruder. 3. Degassing system The two-zone degassing can process plastic film with larger printed areas. 4. Filtration Screen change with a dual channel system for non-stop operation that also prevents plastic material from leaking. 5. Pelletization Water-ring pelletizing system, also known as hot die face pelletizing, the plastic comes from the recycling extruder and is directly cut by the rotating knives attached to the surface of the die head. 6. Final Product Round-shaped recycled pellets are produced and cooled inside the water ring immediately. 【Company Intro】 Headquartered in Taiwan, POLYSTAR has focused on the user-friendliness of its machines through continuous re-engineering, making recycling extremely “Simple” for its users – Easy operation and maintenance is what makes POLYSTAR the No.1 selling recycling machine today. Over the past 32 years, more than thousands of POLYSTAR recycling machines have helped worldwide plastic producers to reprocess their post-industrial (in-house) waste back into high-quality pellets in a simple and easy way.

Film Extrusion Equipment at K 2022 | GMA

It was a great honor for PRM to interview the General Manager — Howard Chao from GMA Machinery. He shared his insight about how the Russo-Ukrainian War affected Europe Energy Policy and the European market. He's also looking forward to having cooperation opportunities with new partners. For more information, check the video!

Blown Film Machine and T-shirt Bag Making Machine at K 2019 | QUEEN'S MACHINERY

Blown Film Machine and T-shirt Bag Making Machine at K 2019 | QUEEN'S MACHINERY Machinery in the movie: 1.FILM BLOWING MACHINE Model QL-80-1500LS Screw: 80mm S Type Max.Extrusion Output: 300kgs/hr Roller width:1500mm CE Certification 2. T-SHIRT CARRIER BAG MAKING MACHINE WITH SERVO MOTOR CONTROL Model QTD-1100G3 Production: BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC MARETIALS CE Certification