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FCS reported orders for 32 injection moulding machines worth NT$80 million during TaipeiPlas 2026. The company presented automated systems, AI-based process monitoring and energy consumption measurement.
Around 60 Arburg apprentices and trainers will present the company's training and career opportunities during Career Friday at Fakuma 2026. The programme will include stand tours focused on digitalisation, virtual training tools and a prize draw.
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution will present its global distribution platform and portfolio at Fakuma 2026. The company will be joined by representatives of selected polymer producers and principal partners.
Plast Eurasia will return to Istanbul on 2–5 December 2026, bringing together plastics machinery, raw materials and production technologies. Around three months before opening, 90% of the exhibition space has been sold.
Milacron will present its third-generation all-electric E-Series in Europe at Fakuma 2026. The E180 and E110 injection molding machines will run packaging and medical applications, respectively.
The 29th Ecomondo will take place from 3 to 6 November 2026 at Rimini Expo Centre. Its programme will cover circular economy regulation, waste and water management, bioeconomy, digital technologies and environmental infrastructure.
The first Plastics Recycling Show Brazil will take place in São Paulo on 17 and 18 May 2027. The conference will address plastics recycling, circular economy, technology, market conditions and regulation in Brazil and Latin America.
Arburg will present digitalisation solutions spanning injection moulding, production planning, process optimisation and maintenance at Fakuma 2026. The exhibits will include the Gestica lite control system, new assistance functions, arburgXworld apps and the company's ALS MES.
At CibusTec 2026, Amcor will present rigid packaging, closures and specialty formats for food and beverages. The portfolio includes PET and polypropylene solutions, as well as support related to PPWR, PCR integration and recyclability validation.
TiTE x IHT 2026 will bring 450 exhibitors and more than 100 hosted international buyers to Taichung on October 20–22. The event will combine supplier meetings, product sourcing and access to nearby manufacturing plants.
At Fakuma 2026, Syensqo will present specialty polymers for extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, machining, coating and joining processes. Applications will include automotive, data centers, construction, consumer goods and food-contact products.
Avient will introduce non-halogenated flame-retardant polyolefin formulations and recycled polyamide grades at Fakuma 2026. The materials target electrical, electronics and appliance applications subject to stricter fire-safety requirements.
At Pack Expo International 2026, Blow Moulding Technologies and Dassault Systèmes will present an integrated workflow combining simulation, process measurement and physical validation for stretch blow moulded bottle development.
The joint Taropak and Polagra trade fair block attracted more than 8,000 visitors. Nearly 300 exhibitors presented packaging, labelling, food technology and logistics solutions.
At Fakuma 2026, Engel will demonstrate the new e-motion 380 producing IML yoghurt cups in a six-cavity mould. The all-electric machine offers a dry cycle time as low as 1.2 seconds and injection speeds of up to 500 mm/s.
Mocom will present recycled carbon fibre-reinforced polyamide compounds and a new TPV for direct bonding with PA12 at Fakuma 2026. The portfolio targets lightweight, structural and two-component applications.
Dr. Boy and Polmak Plastik will present the compact BOY XS E injection moulding machine at Plast Eurasia in Istanbul. The 100 kN model is designed for precision moulding of micro and small parts.
At drinktec India 2026, Sidel will present solutions for PET blow moulding, digital production management and secondary packaging. The technologies on display will include EvoBLOW Laser, the Evo-ON suite and EvoFilm Stretch.
At Fakuma 2026, Arburg will present an expanded turnkey cell for producing PP caps for injector pens. The digitally networked system integrates machinery, mould, automation and peripherals, along with Plus10's Hopper AI tool for process and quality optimisation.
Synergy will present PET packaging production, blowing and filling technologies at drinktec India 2026. The solutions discussed will include the LBP low-pressure blowing system, the integrated Synergy Combi line and the SR 8 machine.
At Fakuma 2026, X-Rite Pantone will present systems for measuring, formulating and quality-controlling the colour of plastics. The company has also announced a demonstration of a new portable colour measurement solution.
At Pack Expo International 2026, Sidel will present the compact RoboAccess_Pal S palletising system and solutions for blow moulding, aseptic production, pasteurisation and digital optimisation of packaging lines.
Arburg will exhibit an electric Allrounder 1800 e Trend and a hybrid Allrounder 470 H at Plast Eurasia 2026. The machines will produce silicone cartridge components and polycarbonate oven knobs.
Chinaplas 2027 will focus on intelligent innovation, green upgrading and supply chain resilience. The Shenzhen exhibition is expected to cover 390,000 sqm and host more than 4,700 international exhibitors.
ALPLA has developed a metal-free foam dispenser pump made entirely of polypropylene. The recyclable system features a twistlock function and is intended for personal care and pharmaceutical packaging.
Messe Düsseldorf India and PMMAI have entered a long-term partnership to develop Plastfocus. From 2027, the event will join the K Alliance and move to Bengaluru.
At Fakuma 2026, the Feddersen Group will present compounds, digital development tools, distribution services and contract compounding solutions. Feddem will separately showcase its FED 18 MTS laboratory extruder.
At Fakuma 2026, Bole Europe will present the all-electric FE 110 injection moulding machine and the two-platen DK 200. The demonstrations will focus on energy consumption, process precision, repeatability and the cost of producing a good part.
Arburg, Kebo and Matriq will demonstrate the production of auto-injector housings with individual Data Matrix codes at Fakuma 2026. The codes are formed directly in the mould using 144 individually controlled microheaters.
Ahead of the 30th edition of Fakuma, Bettina Schall, Managing Director of trade fair organiser P. E. Schall, discusses the pressures facing the plastics industry, the continuing importance of trade fairs and the practical solutions exhibitors and visitors will be seeking in Friedrichshafen.
TaipeiPlas 2026 attracted buyers from 77 countries. Key topics included circular materials, high-value plastics applications, digitalization, artificial intelligence and the integration of production systems.
KHS will present turnkey plant engineering for changing beverage portfolios at BrauBeviale. Its exhibits will include resource-efficient bottle washing, high-output can filling and seaming, and digital life cycle support.
eurolaser will demonstrate automated cutting processes for industrial plastics applications at Fakuma 2026. Its modular systems combine configurable working areas, laser power, routing options and automation.
Haitian International will present two live injection moulding applications at Fakuma 2026, supported by additional machines at partner stands. The exhibits will cover automotive components, high-volume packaging, automation and medical production.
Engel will present an automated e-mac 200 cell producing PP auto-injector components at Fakuma 2026. The exhibit combines a 32-cavity mould, process assistance systems and cleanroom-compatible production in a compact footprint.
Interpack China 2026 will present processing and packaging solutions for eight end-user sectors. The programme will focus on sustainable and smart packaging as well as advances in automation.