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At Plastindia 2026, BOY and its Indian representative Karan Engineering Co. presented on a BOY 50 E injection moulding machine an application for liquid silicone seals for automotive connectors, attracting strong interest from trade visitors.
Haidlmair, a manufacturer of high-performance injection moulds, is acquiring TFM from Traun, Upper Austria. The transaction expands the group’s portfolio with smaller injection moulds up to 5 tonnes and increases vertical integration in production.
Sidel received two SEAL Business Sustainability Awards 2026 for its EvoBLOW Laser blow-moulding system and SWING Evo tunnel pasteurizer, awarded in the Sustainable Innovation Award and Sustainable Product Award categories respectively.
MAAG Group and Sikora will present an integrated portfolio of equipment for polymer processing, recycling, and measuring and inspection systems for pipes, hoses, and granules at Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai.
From 12 to 16 October 2026, the 30th edition of the Fakuma trade fair will take place in Friedrichshafen, presenting the full spectrum of plastics processing technologies. The event focuses on practical solutions, sustainable development and digitalisation.
Spanish profile manufacturer Cortizo has ordered another nine extruders from battenfeld-cincinnati Vienna, increasing the number of PVC extrusion lines to 28. The machine fleet now includes a total of 30 extruders for window and door profile production.
Hosokawa Alpine introduces a newly developed granulate intake unit for extruders, integrating slide valves and a metal separator. The solution simplifies operation, reduces dust contamination and supports consistent film quality.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Brückner Maschinenbau will present its latest biaxial film stretching lines, covering solutions for packaging films, battery separators, capacitor films and specialty high-temperature plastics.
Stadler has completed the reconstruction of the Sortierkontor Nord plant in Bremen after two fires in 2022. The modernised lightweight packaging sorting facility offers enhanced fire safety, a higher level of automation and readiness for automated battery extraction.
Dassault Systèmes has introduced Virtual Companions, a new category of AI experts on the 3DExperience platform. The solution is intended to support industry in designing, testing and validating innovations and operations in the era of the generative economy.
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.
Swoboda CZ in Jihlava has commissioned a fully automated cell with a Wittmann vertical injection molding machine for the production of switchbox housings, doubling production capacity and improving process stability in the manufacture of complex metal–plastic assemblies.
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.
AF-Color, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, has commissioned a modified FED 26 MTS extrusion line in cooperation with Feddem for the development and small-scale production of colour and additive masterbatches. In parallel, the existing FED 43 MTS line was upgraded to ensure process comparability.
As of 1 January 2026, Ben Mechelmans becomes managing director of the Belgian company Arburg N.V. His goal is to further strengthen the company's market position, with a focus on automation, turnkey solutions and digitalisation.
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.
In fiscal year 2025, the technotrans Group significantly improved its profitability, increasing the EBIT margin to 7.1% and achieving an ROCE of 16.8%, above the forecast range.
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.
The SKZ Plastics Center and the Institute of Psychology at the University of Würzburg have completed the OFHarmonie research project on the impact of plastic component surface structures on color perception. The results indicate the need for combined analysis of color, brightness, gloss and surface parameters.
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.
Within the Possible project, Cannon and its partners have developed two mechanical recycling routes for rigid polyurethane foams and PU/GFRP composites, designed to operate with existing high-pressure foaming lines.
The growing demand for fancy yarns with differentiated structures is increasing producers’ requirements in terms of precision, reproducibility and energy efficiency. Barmag presents modular DTY solutions and the atmos.io system, focused on stable yarn quality in the premium segment.
NO.EL, a manufacturer of pre-stretch and special application machines for stretch film converting, is developing integrated palletizing systems based on Colines extrusion lines. The aim is to eliminate waste and increase the efficiency of film packaging and converting processes.
Dassault Systèmes reported 1% revenue growth in Q4 2025 and 4% for full-year 2025, with an improvement in operating margin and earnings per share. The company also presented preliminary financial guidance for 2026 and announced the introduction of Annual Run Rate reporting.
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.
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.
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.
The British brand Simply Roasted has modernised its packaging line by implementing an integrated Ishida system, which has tripled output, reduced changeover time and minimised product losses while maintaining pack integrity.
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.
Plast 2026, scheduled for 9–12 June 2026 at Fiera Milano, is recording an increase in the number of new exhibitors despite the challenging global geopolitical and economic situation.