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Following the retirement of Colin Tirel, on 1 December 2025 Steve Thomson, who has worked in the plastics industry since 1991, became managing director of Arburg Ltd. in Warwick. The new head is to support the development of the company's activities in the UK and Irish markets.
At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, Barmag will present solutions for the production of industrial filament yarns for automotive and geotextile applications, focusing on safety, durability and process efficiency.
At JEC World 2026, Cannon will present the Nexus system for temperature control of composite molds, which reduces energy consumption by up to 70% compared to standard solutions and significantly shortens mold heat-up time.
Petcore Europe has opened registration for the Thermoforms 2026 conference, to be held on 18–19 June 2026 in Valencia, focusing on practical aspects of PET tray recycling and compliance with PPWR requirements.
Exel Composites will participate in JEC World 2026 in Paris, presenting advanced solutions in continuous composite manufacturing, including pultrusion and pull-winding technologies for high-volume and performance-critical applications.
Tria has announced that the Fakuma trade fair will not be included in its exhibition programme for 2026. The decision stems from a change in its trade fair communication strategy, based on greater involvement of foreign subsidiaries and a focus on key industry events.
The Spanish technology center Tekniker will present at BIEMH 2026 a demonstrator combining collaborative robotics, digital metrology and process digitalization, developed in cooperation with Zeiss, Kuka and Schunk.
At the 3DExperience World conference in Houston, the winners of the international Aakruti 2026 design competition were announced. Students from nine countries developed sustainable solutions in healthcare, mobility, infrastructure and green energy using the 3DExperience platform and Solidworks applications.
The Antwerp Declaration Community, representing more than 1,300 entities across Europe, is calling on EU leaders to take decisive corrective action for industrial competitiveness and jobs, with concrete effects visible in 2026.
The third edition of RePlast Eurasia, dedicated to plastics and fiber recycling, will be held on 26–28 March 2026 in Istanbul. The event will focus on recycling technologies, the circular economy and sustainable solutions for the industry.
The European chemical industry, facing increasing cost pressure and a loss of production capacity, is calling on EU leaders for concrete action to restore competitiveness, ensure predictable regulation and strengthen market protection in the face of global competition.
The organisers of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 have announced the shortlist of finalists in seven categories. The winners will be honoured on 6 May during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, the Wittmann Group will present for the first time in Asia the all-electric EcoPrimus injection molding machine produced at its Kunshan plant. The company will also showcase LSR solutions, micro molding, automation and auxiliary equipment for plastics processing.
At JEC World 2026 in Paris, KraussMaffei will present a wide portfolio of composite and additive solutions, including LFI structural components, high-temperature plastic parts, and the powerPrint Flex and powerPrint Plus systems.
At the FINAT European Label Forum 2025, label industry experts discussed how artificial intelligence, the convergence of narrow- and wide-web technologies, and expansion into flexible packaging are shaping new business models for label printers.
At MD&M West 2026, SABIC presented medical thermoplastics, including new polycarbonate copolymers and biocompatible Siltem HU materials as potential fluoropolymer replacements in medical tubing, as well as support for rapid application development.
Growing regulatory requirements and consumer expectations are accelerating the development of sustainable packaging in the cosmetics industry. Interpack 2026 will showcase how packaging, machinery and material manufacturers are translating these challenges into concrete market solutions.
Innovia Films has extended ISCC Plus certification to its production facility in Zacapú, Mexico, strengthening its capability to supply certified renewable and circular BOPP films from the Encore portfolio.
Arburg presents the Allrounder Trend concept at Chinaplas 2026
EREMA and Lindner Washtech have established the joint sales and service company EREMA India in order to meet the growing demand for integrated mechanical recycling solutions in India's rapidly developing plastics processing sector.
BOY Switzerland GmbH considers its participation in Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 a success. The company presented two injection moulding machines, the BOY 35 Electric and the BOY XS E for micro injection moulding, focusing on compact and energy-efficient solutions.
The development of modern industry increasingly relies on reliable joining and fastening technologies. They determine structural durability, product safety, and the efficiency of production processes in almost every sector of the economy.
The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) fundamentally changes the requirements for labels: from design for recycling, through label content and functions, to cooperation models along the value chain.
Chinaplas 2026 under the shadow of China's 15th Five‑Year Plan
Husky highlights 25 years of investment in India and presents at Plastindia 2026 packaging market technologies focused on safety, cost efficiency and sustainability.
DOMO Engineered Materials will showcase at Plastindia 2026 reinforced polyamide-based materials for applications requiring low weight, flame and heat resistance, sustainability and water contact.
At interpack 2026, more than 1,000 exhibitors of packaging materials and packaging aids will present their portfolios across seven halls. A special focus will be on the “Innovative Materials” hot topic, covering new solutions in functionality, resource efficiency and recyclability.
Evosys Laser GmbH has received the Top 100 award for the fifth time as one of the most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany, confirming its position in the field of laser plastic welding.
Warsaw Industry Automatica, the largest industrial automation and robotics trade fair in Poland, will be held on 12–14 May 2026. The event will provide a platform for presenting solutions in automation, robotics, control systems and industrial equipment.
Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 conference programme published
Formnext 2026 has announced the United Kingdom as partner country and introduced a new hall layout and a stronger focus on key user industries including orthopedics, aviation and automotive.
Zahoransky AG has received the Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 35 percent of companies assessed by the platform in the areas of environment, social issues, human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
Sustainable food packaging in the spotlight at interpack 2026
Klöckner Pentaplast announces its first presence at Foodtech 2026 in Plovdiv, presenting its range of rigid and flexible packaging for the fresh and prepared food market.
RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers presents at Plastindia 2026 in India a portfolio of high-performance engineering plastics for transport, e-mobility, E/E and consumer and industrial goods, highlighting 20 years of presence and development on the Indian market.
AIMPLAS organizes on 4–5 March the ninth edition of the International Seminar on Biopolymers and Sustainable Composites, focused on the latest material solutions, their industrial applications and current regulatory requirements.