SACMI acquires majority stake in Groupe Emballage Technologies
SACMI acquires a 65% stake in the French Groupe Emballage Technologies, strengthening its position in the food packaging sector and its presence in the French and other markets.
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Wittmann Group at Plastindia 2026: efficiency in medical and packaging applications
Wittmann Group will present at Plastindia 2026 in New Delhi solutions focused on saving energy, material, time and space, including a MicroPower cell for medical micro injection molding, temperature control systems, recycling granulators and the new Primus 118 robot.
Food Africa and pacprocess MEA 2025 record high attendance
Food Africa and pacprocess MEA 2025 in Cairo attracted a record 37,000 visitors and around 1,200 exhibitors, confirming Egypt’s role as a business hub for Africa and the MEA region.
Wittmann doubles capacity in Kunshan and starts molding machine production
The Wittmann Group has opened its expanded plant in Kunshan, where, in addition to robots and auxiliaries, it will locally produce all-electric EcoPrimus 100 injection molding machines for the Chinese and Asian markets.
RePlast Eurasia 2026 focuses the recycling sector in Istanbul
RePlast Eurasia 2026, a trade fair dedicated to plastics and fiber recycling, will take place on 26–28 March 2026 at the Tüyap Center in Istanbul, combining a technology exhibition with the PAGÇEV conference and plastics recycling awards.
Finat ELF 2025: label market under regulatory and market change
At the European Label Forum 2025, Finat experts and industry representatives discussed how economic, consumer and regulatory changes are reshaping the label market and outlined innovation directions in materials and packaging design.
EPBP launches consultation on Design for Circularity guidelines
The European PET Bottle Platform has launched a two-month industry consultation on Design for Circularity guidelines for PET bottles, representing an evolution beyond current Design for Recyclability principles.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and Mapag to show medical cell at Swiss Plastics Expo
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and Mapag Maschinen AG will present a fully electric IntElect S injection moulding cell with real-time quality prediction for insulin cap production at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026, highlighting automation, digital connectivity and MES integration.
BOY showcases LSR injection moulding at Plastindia 2026
At Plastindia 2026 in New Delhi, BOY and its Indian representative Karan Engineering Co. will present an LSR application on a BOY 50 E injection moulding machine, highlighting high-precision processing of liquid silicone rubber for automotive and electronics components.
Arburg presents new Allrounder Trend at Plastec West 2026
At Plastec West 2026 in Anaheim, Arburg will introduce its new Allrounder Trend electric injection moulding machine concept to the US market, focusing on fast setup, easy operation and integrated automation and digitalisation.
ENGEL showcases inject AI at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026
At Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, ENGEL will present its inject AI framework and the world’s first autonomous injection moulding cell, targeting the Swiss precision market’s requirements for zero-defect production, efficiency and skills shortage mitigation.
Pacprocess MEA to be rebranded as interpack MEA from 2026
Pacprocess MEA will operate under the interpack MEA name from 2026, strengthening its role within the interpack alliance and its positioning as a regional hub for processing and packaging in the Middle East and Africa.
Coperion showcases compounding and recycling solutions at PlastIndia 2026
At PlastIndia 2026 in New Delhi, Coperion will present systems and components for plastics compounding, recycling and polyolefin manufacturing, focusing on efficient operation, high product quality and resource-conscious processing.
Technical conference to spotlight plastics innovation at Plastex 2026
The Plastex 2026 technical conference in Cairo will bring together more than 50 speakers from industry and research to present new technologies, case studies and developments in plastics and rubber processing, with a strong focus on recycling, materials performance and circular economy.
Sanner introduces tethered cap and expanded CDMO services
At Pharmapack 2026 Sanner will present a new tethered cap solution for effervescent tablet packaging and highlight its expanded global CDMO capabilities following recent acquisitions and site investments.
Call for papers open for Interplas Insights Conference 2026
Rapid News Group has opened the call for papers for the Interplas Insights Conference 2026, a three-day programme at Interplas 2026 in Birmingham focused on key technical, regulatory and strategic issues for the plastics industry.
Arburg focuses on digitalisation at ALS User Meeting
Around 160 participants attended Arburg’s Smart Factory Information Day and ALS User Meeting in Lossburg, where the company presented practical approaches to using its MES and digital tools to increase transparency, flexibility and efficiency in plastics production.
Finalists selected for JEC Composites Innovation Awards 2026
JEC World has announced 33 finalists for the 2026 JEC Composites Innovation Awards, chosen from 154 applications across 11 industrial and technological categories covering the global composites value chain.
Visitor registration opens for Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026
Registration is now open for the 10th edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe, which will return to RAI Amsterdam on 5–6 May 2026 with more than 450 exhibitors, a two-track conference programme and the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe ceremony.
Sukano develops antiblock masterbatch for compostable BOPLA films
Sukano, in collaboration with NatureWorks, has introduced a new antiblock masterbatch for biaxially oriented PLA (BOPLA) films to enhance barrier properties and processing on existing BOPP lines, addressing EU PPWR-driven demands for compostable small-format packaging.
RePlast Eurasia 2026 focuses on plastics recycling
RePlast Eurasia 2026, Türkiye’s dedicated plastics recycling trade fair, will return to the TÜYAP Fair Convention and Congress Center in Istanbul on 26–28 March, bringing together international exhibitors, visitors and experts from across the recycling value chain.
SKZ course wins Formnext 2025 AMbassador Award
The Formnext 2025 AMbassador Award has been presented to Irena Heuzeroth from the SKZ Plastics Center in Würzburg for the course “Certified Industrial Technician specializing in Additive Manufacturing”, developed with the Würzburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
Polymer composite heat exchangers extend CHP efficiency range
Bomat Energiesysteme has expanded its corrosion‑resistant heat exchanger range for biogas and sewage gas CHP units from 150 to 1,500 kW, using polymer composite tubes to enable both heat recovery and fuel‑saving retrofits with lower emissions.
Coperion showcases compounding and recycling systems at PlastIndia
At PlastIndia 2026 in New Delhi, Coperion will present technologies and complete systems for compounding, recycling and polyolefin manufacturing, highlighting efficiency, reliability and process integration with solutions from Coperion, Herbold Meckesheim and Coperion K-Tron.
Plast Eurasia Istanbul opened its doors for the 34th time
The 34th edition of Plast Eurasia Istanbul is held on 3–6 December at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center, featuring a refreshed corporate identity and an extended Plastics Days events program focused on innovation, technology and circular markets.
Women in Plastics Italy marks first year and opens 2026 membership
Women in Plastics Italy has held its 2025 Annual Meeting in Desenzano del Garda, summarising its first year of activity, outlining 2026 initiatives and opening membership applications for individuals and organisations.
Arburg at Swiss Plastics Expo
At Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, Arburg will present an electric Allrounder 370 A with Gestica control processing fibre‑rich “paper pearls” as an alternative to conventional petroleum‑based plastics.
Boy 35 Electric debuts at Swiss Plastics Expo in Lucerne
Boy Schweiz will present the new Boy 35 Electric injection moulding machine and the compact Boy XS E at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, highlighting compact, precise and energy-efficient solutions for Swiss processors.
FCS attends the 34th Taiwan Excellence Award Ceremony
Fu Chun Shin’s SA-160 intelligent outward toggle injection molding machine has received a Taiwan Excellence Award, highlighting the SA Series’ role in precise, energy-efficient molding for applications from large pallets to automotive components.
MAS launches iQonicTwin HyperPET for food‑grade PET recycling
MAS has introduced the iQonicTwin HyperPET solution, combining a co-rotating conical twin-screw extruder with an infrared and vacuum-based SSP process to produce food-grade rPET with stable IV, low acetaldehyde content and reduced energy consumption.
Plastpol 2026 as a global technology and business platform
The 30th edition of the Plastpol trade fair in Kielce, scheduled for 19–22 May 2026, is expected to have an even more international profile, bringing together leading plastics and rubber processing brands from Europe, North America, Asia and Arab countries.
Fakuma trade fair to remain in Friedrichshafen until 2030
P. E. Schall and Messe Friedrichshafen have renewed their contract for the Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing, securing Friedrichshafen as the event’s venue at Lake Constance at least until 2030.
swop is now interpack China: A new chapter for a strong brand
Shanghai World of Packaging (swop) has been rebranded as interpack China, underlining the event’s role within the interpack alliance and reflecting the growing importance of the Chinese packaging market.
Italian plastics machinery suppliers target Turkish market
The Turkish plastics processing industry has surpassed 10 million tons of annual production, strengthening its position as a key destination for Italian suppliers of machinery, equipment and molds, who will showcase their offer at Plast Eurasia in Istanbul.
ENGEL focuses on all‑electric efficiency at Plast Eurasia 2025
At Plast Eurasia 2025 in Istanbul, ENGEL will present two all‑electric injection moulding machines for packaging and medical applications, highlighting energy efficiency, process stability and compact production cells.
Ten years of Formnext: AM has arrived in the industry
The tenth edition of Formnext in Frankfurt am Main attracted 38,282 visitors and 804 exhibitors, underlining the growing industrial establishment of additive manufacturing and its expanding range of applications across sectors.