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Südpack’s key focus at seafood in Barcelona: sustainability!
In the 2025 trade fair season, Südpack will once again showcase its resource-efficient and recyclable packaging concepts for food products. From May 6 to 8, the company’s latest products for packaging fish and seafood will be on dis-play at the Seafood Expo in Barcelona.
Reifenhäuser at Chinaplas 2025
At Chinaplas 2025, the Reifenhäuser Group will present its latest technological innovations for the efficient and sustainable production of plastic films.
kp Elite trays achieve groundbreaking TCEP endorsement
Klöckner Pentaplast has achieved Tray Circularity Evaluation Platform (TCEP) endorsement for its flagship kp Elite range of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) trays, as the platform cements its position as Europe's leading benchmark for PET tray recyclability assessment.
Intelligent mould interlinking - RFID technology in a new form
Hasco hot runner has taken a decisive step forward with digital interlinking in mouldmaking: With immediate effect, the proven RFD chip A5910/… will be integrated in a high-grade printed aluminium tag, supplementing the hot runner systems.
Italy at Chinaplas
The 37th edition of Chinaplas will feature around forty Italian companies in the nearly 1,300-square-metre national pavilion organised by Amaplast, the trade association representing approximately 170 manufacturers of machinery, equipment, and moulds for plastics and rubber.
Vecoplan at Plastpol 2025
Vecoplan will present the innovative VIZ 1300 with HiTorc and automatically adjustable counter knives at the Plastpol international plastics trade fair in Kielce, Poland.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 winners announced at PRS Europe
The winners of the eighth annual Plastics Recycling Awards Europe were announced today at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
Cellasto and Össur collaborate to enhance performance in foot prosthesis
At Chinaplas 2025, BASF will present the Pro-Flex Terra foot prosthesis, co-created with the leading global prosthetic provider, Össur.
SI Group to showcase polymer additive innovations at Chinaplas 2025
SI Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, pharmaceuticals, and chemical intermediates, will showcase its latest innovations in polymer additive technologies at Chinaplas 2025.
New possibilities for challenging E&E parts with specialty plastic Ultrason D
For challenging E&E components with special requirements, BASF has now developed the high-flow Ultrason D 1010 G6 U40.
Against hydrolytic degradation: durable PPAs for components in harsh environments
For durable parts requiring special thermal management, BASF expands its portfolio of Ultramid Advanced T1000. The polyphthalamide (PPA) range based on polyamide 6T/6I now also includes optimized grades with high hydrolysis resistance (HR) and high purity.
interpack 2026 is fully booked - the Hot Topics have been defined
With a clear year’s run-up, the course is set for interpack: the Hot Topics are in place with Smart Manufacturing, Innovative Materials and Future Skills, and they reflect the sector’s most pressing challenges and drivers of innovation.
A moderate slowdown offset by structural solidity for Amaplast member companies
The Italian plastics and rubber machinery industry experienced a mix of highs and lows in 2024, as shown in the year-end report prepared by the Mecs Study Centre based on foreign trade data gathered by ISTAT.
Envalior presents high performance thermoplastics at the PIAE conference
Envalior will present its latest materials innovations, focusing on electromobility, lightweighting, sustainability, and safety and comfort, at the Plastics in Automotive Engineering (PIAE) conference organized by the Association of German Engineers.
Erema launches new version of standard recycling machine
Erema is expanding the portfolio of its ReadyMac plastics recycling system by introducing the new ReadyMac 500 "Heavy Duty" version.
Borealis once again tops the European Patent Index 2024 in Austria
Borealis once again ranked as the top Austrian innovator in the European Patent Index 2024, building on a long history of ranking among the top innovators in the annual index.
Husky strengthens 25-year commitment to India
Husky Technologies, a global leader in injection molding technology and solutions, is reinforcing its commitment to India with expanded facilities, technology innovations, and service enhancements designed to support the country’s emergence as a global sustainability leader.
Wacker to showcase sustainable binders
Wacker is all set to showcase several product novelties at this year’s European Coatings Show (ECS) from March 25 to 27.
Successful trade fair presence at MECSPE 2025
MECSPE 2025, one of the most important trade fairs for innovations in the manufacturing industry in Italy, took place in Bologna from 5 to 7 March.
CVC 2025 - A landmark event for the transformation towards a Circular Economy
The first Circular Valley Convention 2025 has officially come to an end, marking a significant milestone in advancing the circular economy.
Nextek and Coveris join forces to revolutionise the mechanical recycling of plastic films
Sustainability technology leader Nextek and flexible packaging expert Coveris today announce a partnership to transform the mechanical recycling of flexible films with a breakthrough innovation - the COtooCLEAN process.
Sidel launches Qual-IS: the intelligent aseptic quality supervisor
Sidel’s Qual-IS is an integrated partner able to drive all aspects of quality control and food safety across aseptic production.
Stronger together: Moulding Expo demonstrating innovative strength
Moulding Expo, which will take place from 6 to 9 May 2025, will provide an extensive overview of the quality of the European tool, pattern and mould making industry, as well as of its suppliers.
MAAG Group spare parts available 24/7 at the click of a button
The myMAAG webshop is a comprehensive tool for ordering spare parts quickly and securely. Since going live at the beginning of 2022, several hundred customers have begun using the platform to efficiently order spare parts.
1,000 Sleevematic labellers built so far
It’s been about 20 years since Krones added the Sleevematic sleeve applicator to its portfolio - and now the company is celebrating a very special milestone: the 1,000th Sleevematic is currently being assembled at Krones’ Neutraubling plant.
Plastpol 2025 - BOY is even represented with four injection moulding machines
BOY representative 1.PLASTCOMPANY Poland will participate in the 29th Plastpol International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber Processing in Kielce, Poland from May 20-23, 2025 (Hall G / Booth 6).
Husky Technologie expands product portfolio with strategic technology acquisition
Husky Technologies is pleased to announce the acquisition of secondary injection unit and rotary platen technologies from MGS Healthcare Manufacturing, a global provider of healthcare manufacturing solutions.
Successful premiere: CVC 2025 exceeds all expectations
The debut of the Circular Valley Convention was a resounding success. Organized by Messe Düsseldorf in cooperation with the Circular Valley Foundation and with scientific support from the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology.
Henkel develops fully recyclable coating for primary and secondary packaging
Whether it be cereals, laundry detergent or medication, primary and secondary packaging is used to protect products against environmental influences. In particular, manufacturers seek a coating solution made from sustainable ingredients.
Industrial Summit Technology unveils advanced polyimide fiber Imidetex
In occasion of JEC World 2025, the leading international Composite Show, Industrial Summit Technology (I.S.T.) has proudly announced the launch of Imidetex, an advanced polyimide fiber engineered to redefine composite applications.
Husky reinforces commitment to Latin America market
Husky Technologies is reinforcing its commitment to the Latin America market with a comprehensive tradeshow presence throughout the region, exhibiting at both Plastimagen taking place in Mexico City and Plástico Brasil taking place in São Paulo, Brazil.
Formnext 2025 demonstrates dynamic development in challenging times
Despite a challenging political and economic environment, Formnext has recorded solid and pleasing figures for its 10th anniversary.
Husky welcomes Balaji Suresh as new Chief Operations Officer
Husky Technologies, a global leader in injection molding technology and solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Balaji Suresh to Chief Operations Officer (COO).
AllRounDia becomes bigger - and sets new standards in tube inspection
Compact design, high capacity and budget-friendly - these attributes have always been synonymous with the inline inspection system AllRounDia DV.
Maricell at JEC World 2025 in Paris
Maricell will be exhibiting at JEC World 2025, the most important international trade fair in the composites sector to be held in Paris (Nord Villepinte) from 4 to 6 March 2025.