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This year's Plastpol edition brought together 660 exhibitors from 36 countries and 15,000 visitors. The event featured live machine demonstrations, contract signing, the 30th anniversary celebrations, and conferences devoted to the future of the industry.
Hubergroup Print Solutions is introducing a new generation of offset inks based on a new resin technology. The company reports reduced misting, fewer make-ready sheets and more stable colour reproduction, including on high-speed presses.
The tenth edition of Plastics Recycling Show Europe brought together more than 11,500 attendees, over 500 exhibitors and more than 70 speakers in Amsterdam. The organisers highlight the growing importance of the event for the European plastics recycling value chain.
Südpack Medica is developing MedGuard as an integrated packaging system for the medical technology, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. The solution combines material selection, process support, technical validation and environmental assessment for sterile packaging.
At Plast 2026, Amut will present solutions for plastics extrusion and recycling, including the rPO pelletizing line and digital tools for predictive maintenance and production data analysis.
At Plast 2026, ENGEL will present solutions covering injection moulding machines, automation, digital assistants and AI-based systems. The exhibit will also include automated production cells for thermoplastic composites and PP packaging.
Alfa Laval has announced its participation in Posidonia 2026 in Athens. The company will present solutions for alternative fuels, energy efficiency, environmental compliance, ocean protection, as well as service offerings and digital tools for shipping.
The organisers of Fakuma 2026 have announced the programme for the 30th edition of the plastics processing trade fair. The main highlights include a new industry award, a presentation forum, a round-table discussion and initiatives aimed at young talent.
Plast 2026 will be part of The Innovation Alliance project, bringing together Italy's leading trade fairs for processing machinery. According to the organisers, the sector covered by the initiative reached a combined value of EUR 26 billion in 2025.
Colines and No.El. summarized their participation in Interpack 2026. The companies indicate that efficiency, sustainability, coreless stretch film and solutions reducing material waste are becoming key topics for the packaging market.
At FIP 2026 in Lyon, Netstal will present an integrated production solution for the serial production of autoinjector housings for GLP-1 drugs. The core of the system will be the new fully electric Elion MED injection molding machine with a clamping force of 1200 kN.
Erema received the Plastics Recycling Award Europe 2026 in the recycling machinery innovation category for its Volex technology. The solution is designed to improve degassing in mechanical plastics recycling and reduce the level of volatile organic compounds in recycled pellets.
At ProPak Asia 2026, Sidel will present production line technologies, digital solutions and packaging production systems. The showcase will include EvoBLOW Laser, Aseptic Predis X4 and the Synergy low-pressure PET blowing kit.
In June 2026, the first edition of Aluminium Tech Expo, a trade fair dedicated to aluminium processing technologies for industry and construction, will take place at Ptak Warsaw Expo. The event will be accompanied by an industry conference focused on innovations in the aluminium sector.
Ad Rem has developed the automated Owl system for quality control of plastic flakes and regranulates. The solution combines XRF and FTIR analysis, enabling identification of polymer type and elemental composition, including for black plastics.
After interpack 2026, the organisers published an event summary together with comments from company and industry association representatives. The statements focused mainly on automation, materials, digitalisation, the PPWR and the raw materials situation.
At Paintistanbul 2026, hubergroup Chemicals will present its portfolio of solutions for paints, coatings and printing inks. The spotlight will be on the Elara additive series and the UHVPI-222200 UV oligomer.
This year's edition of interpack brought together 2,804 exhibitors from 65 countries and visitors from 161 nations. The trade fair in Düsseldorf showed that the transformation of the processing and packaging industry is already being implemented in technologies, materials and processes.
At Equiplast 2026 in Barcelona, Dr. Boy together with its Spanish representative Centrotécnica will present two injection moulding machines and applications demonstrating precise and energy-efficient plastics processing.
At Wire Expo 2026, Delta Tecnic presented masterbatch solutions for the cable industry, covering applications in fiber optics, automotive, and photovoltaic and energy installations.
At FIP 2026 in Lyon, ENGEL will present solutions for more energy-efficient and flexible injection moulding production. The company will showcase, among others, the tie-bar-less victory electric 220, the all-electric WINTEC e-win 1800, inject AI systems and the clearmelt process.
The organisers of Plast 2026 have presented the event's conference programme. The agenda covers industrial competitiveness, the circular economy, recycling, processing, regulations and digitalisation.
KHS is developing a holistic line strategy for the beverage and food industries, addressing cost pressure, the shortage of skilled workers and growing regulatory requirements. The company emphasizes flexibility, automation and solutions that reduce material consumption.
At Plast Milan 2026, MAAG Group will present joint solutions with Sikora. The showcase will cover polymer processing, pipe and hose production, as well as melt filtration, inspection and control technologies.
Kraiburg TPE confirms its presence at Plast 2026 in Milan. The company intends to use the event to present the full scope of its product and service portfolio, with particular emphasis on sustainability and recycling.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has inaugurated its modernized Packaging Competence Center in Düsseldorf. The facility is intended to enable testing of adhesive and coating solutions under conditions matching modern industrial production.
Eight Italian companies have formed the Ita Polymers network, combining expertise in additives, flame retardants, masterbatches, compounds, thermoplastic elastomers and plastic waste recycling. Under a shared brand, the companies retain their organisational and technological independence.
The anniversary edition of Plastpol, to be held on 19-22 May 2026 in Kielce, will focus on production digitalisation, recycling, energy efficiency and new materials. The event will be accompanied by debates and presentations on the competitiveness of the European plastics industry.
At Hascotalks 2026, speakers discussed the practical aspects of transformation in the German plastics industry. The discussion focused on adaptability, corporate culture, leadership and new business models.
Kiefel is presenting a new double-dip wet molding process for natural fiber packaging. The solution is designed to provide a grease and oil barrier without an additional plastic coating.
In one month, the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and dietary supplements industries will meet again in Warsaw for the 7th edition of PCI Days, to be held on 16–18 June 2026 at EXPO XXI.
Sumitomo Demag has announced its participation in Fakuma 2026. At a joint stand with partners, the company will present two fully electric IntElect injection moulding machines for consumer and packaging applications.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, the PiFA association expanded its presence in Asia and highlighted the importance of a fact-based debate on plastics. The event also showed the rapid pace of implementation of automation, AI, and circular economy solutions.
R-Cycle and Tilisco will present the PPWR Compliance Compass at Interpack. The SaaS tool uses artificial intelligence for packaging data aggregation, gap analysis and preparation of declarations of conformity with PPWR requirements.
Tomra Recycling has unveiled a breakthrough AI-native platform from PolyPerception and introduced three new deep learning applications for its award-winning GAINnext technology. The innovations were presented at IFAT 2026 in Munich and PRSE in Amsterdam, highlighting the company’s continued focus on advancing AI driven sorting solutions.
At Equiplast 2026, ENGEL Spain is presenting four integrated injection moulding applications for the Spanish market, covering the production of decorated parts, caps, thin-wall packaging and large mouldings. The exhibits are accompanied by a presentation of digital process support systems and AI-based tools.