Igus allocated EUR 124.4 million to investments in automation, infrastructure and the development of subsidiaries. The company increased sales in 2025, is expanding local production and has prepared 227 new products from its motion plastics range.
At PRSE in Amsterdam, KraussMaffei Extrusion will present a portfolio of solutions for mechanical and chemical plastics recycling based on ZE BluePower co-rotating twin-screw extruders. The offering also includes solvent-based processes and PUR recycling.
At Elmia Polymer 2026, the Wittmann Group will present an integrated production cell for manufacturing polypropylene plant pots. The demonstration will focus on material, energy and cost efficiency, including the processing of both virgin material and recyclate.
The organisers of PRSE 2026 have announced additional speakers for the conference, which will take place on 5–6 May at RAI Amsterdam. The programme includes presentations by representatives of EU institutions and companies from the plastics recycling value chain.
At Vitafoods Europe, Südpack Medica will present NutriGuard, a PP blister packaging solution for nutraceuticals. The company says the solution already meets current recyclability calculation standards in the context of PPWR requirements.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers is presenting its portfolio of engineering polymers for automotive, e-mobility, electrical and electronics, as well as industrial and consumer applications. The company is highlighting circular solutions, materials based on renewable feedstock and its local manufacturing base in China.
At FIP in Lyon, Dr. Boy together with Béwéplast will present two injection moulding applications combining energy-efficient machines, specialist materials and a compact production setup.
At Djazagro 2026 in Algiers, Sidel will present solutions for beverage producers in the Maghreb. The company will showcase PET blowing, aseptic filling, barrier coating and digital solutions.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, the ENGELGroup will present solutions for technical moulding and AI-based assistance systems. The focus will be on physical foaming with foammelt and the inject AI package for process stabilisation and scrap reduction.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Erema will present recycling solutions for high-quality end applications. The company will focus, among other things, on PET recycling and the processing of post-consumer waste into regranulates for demanding applications.
Albis will showcase its expertise in engineering plastics and sustainable material solutions at Plastpol 2026. The trade fair will take place from May 19 to 22, 2026, in Kielce and is one of the key industry events for the plastics processing sector in Central and Eastern Europe. Albis will be exhibiting in Hall 5, Booth A22.
Moretto has launched the Moretto in Motion 2026 tour, under which it presents technologies for plastics processing directly at customers' sites. One of the stops will be an event in Bydgoszcz, scheduled for 15 April.