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Amaplast will coordinate 32 companies in a 700-square-metre Italian pavilion at Plastimagen 2026. Mexico remains a major importer of plastics and rubber machinery, while circular economy legislation may support demand for recycling and automation technologies.
Hosokawa Alpine has expanded its blown film machinery portfolio with the modular AWX winder series. The units accommodate film widths from 1,000 to 3,200 mm and offer standard production speeds of up to 150 m/min.
Battenfeld-cincinnati is investing several million euros in the modernisation of its Vienna site. The project includes a new production layout, optimised material flows, digitalisation and upgrades to the administration building.
Presented at Fakuma 2026, the WS90 removal system uses servo drives to reduce compressed air consumption. Designed for payloads up to 2 kg, it supports sprue removal and small-part handling on injection moulding machines.
Bharat Sharma will assume responsibility for Arburg's Asia-Pacific sales region as Regional Manager APAC from 1 October 2026. His remit includes strengthening the company's market position and its relations with customers and partners.
At Fakuma 2026, BOY presented ten exhibits covering compact injection moulding machines, integrated automation and micro-injection moulding applications. Key solutions included the LR 5 Compact handling system and the automated BOY 35 E VV.
More than 600 exhibitors are expected to take part in the 31st Plastpol trade fair, held on 18–21 May 2027 at Expo Kielce. The programme will include live demonstrations of machines and production lines, B2B meetings, conferences and industry competitions.
Mold-Masters has expanded its Middle East service capabilities through an agreement with Coperion. The operational service centre in Jubail provides regional access to spare parts, repairs, refurbishment and field support.
Euroviti developed a plasticising unit for an Ø80 single-screw extruder producing rigid PVC corrugated pipes. The new configuration achieved approximately 95 kg/h at 30 rpm while maintaining satisfactory extrudate quality.
Arburg received an Ecovadis Gold Medal for the fourth consecutive year in October 2026. With 84 points out of 100, the injection moulding machine manufacturer ranked among the top five per cent of assessed companies.
Deckerform Technologies presented methods for accelerating toolmaking and product development at Fakuma. The exhibits covered its new plastics workshop, cooperation with Possehl Consulting and a live surface-finishing demonstration with Leonhard Kurz.
Arburg marked the 25th anniversary of its Thai subsidiary during an arburgXcellence Day for customers and partners. The event also included the retirement farewell for Managing Director Khun Ratree Boonsay.
The 30th Fakuma attracted 36,278 trade visitors and 1,547 exhibitors to Friedrichshafen. International participation reached record levels, while the programme covered technology, investment, skills and innovation in plastics processing.
Shinshiro Cable uses Sikora's X-Ray 6000 Pro to monitor 600 V CV cable production continuously. The system supports material cost reduction, full-length quality assurance and process stabilization.
In 2025, 2,397 industrial robots were installed in Poland, up 2.1% year on year. Growth was driven by sectors outside the automotive industry, but robot density remains well below the European average.
Engel forecasts revenue of around €1.55 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, approximately 10% more than in the previous year. Growth is being led by the US and India, while investment decisions are beginning to move forward again in Europe.
The 30th Fakuma has opened in Friedrichshafen, bringing together 1,547 exhibitors across 12 halls. During the opening, Arburg received the first Paul-Eberhard-Schall Medal.
Maqtec has represented Arburg's injection moulding technology in Colombia and other Latin American markets for 25 years. The partners marked the anniversary ahead of Colombiaplast 2026 in Bogotá.
The 21st Plast exhibition will take place on 15–18 May 2029 at Fiera Milano in Rho. The event will cover plastics and rubber processing machinery, raw materials and technological developments.
Amut has implemented Siemens Industrial Edge to collect, manage and analyse production data across its plants. The platform is intended to improve operational visibility, predictive maintenance and plant reliability.
Arburg will present standalone robotic systems at Fakuma 2026. The solutions can operate independently of injection moulding machines and can be integrated into new production lines or retrofitted to existing systems.
The Meusburger portal provides injection mould and die designers with configurators, CAD tools and data supporting design work. The solutions cover component selection and configuration, CAD data generation and the organisation of production requirements.
Krones scored 91 out of 100 points in the 2026 EcoVadis sustainability assessment, placing it among the top one percent of more than 150,000 assessed companies worldwide.
Hasco is investing in machinery and processes for standard plates, special plates and standard bars at its Lüdenscheid headquarters. The project is intended to expand in-house production, shorten transport routes and improve product availability.
Plast Eurasia will return to Istanbul on 2–5 December 2026, bringing together plastics machinery, raw materials and production technologies. Around three months before opening, 90% of the exhibition space has been sold.
The Krones Group is consolidating the market presence of its process technology portfolio under the Krones Processing brand. The companies, teams and areas of expertise within the existing organisation will remain unchanged.
TiTE x IHT 2026 will bring 450 exhibitors and more than 100 hosted international buyers to Taichung on October 20–22. The event will combine supplier meetings, product sourcing and access to nearby manufacturing plants.
Dr. Boy and Polmak Plastik will present the compact BOY XS E injection moulding machine at Plast Eurasia in Istanbul. The 100 kN model is designed for precision moulding of micro and small parts.
Barmag has introduced three retrofit solutions for automating maintenance in chemical fibre spinning plants. The systems address spinneret cleaning, knife sharpening and spinning package replacement.
Arburg will exhibit an electric Allrounder 1800 e Trend and a hybrid Allrounder 470 H at Plast Eurasia 2026. The machines will produce silicone cartridge components and polycarbonate oven knobs.
Messe Düsseldorf India and PMMAI have entered a long-term partnership to develop Plastfocus. From 2027, the event will join the K Alliance and move to Bengaluru.
At Fakuma 2026, Bole Europe will present the all-electric FE 110 injection moulding machine and the two-platen DK 200. The demonstrations will focus on energy consumption, process precision, repeatability and the cost of producing a good part.
Chuan Lih Fa Machinery Works has introduced the CLF 5000TPII, Taiwan’s first two-platen injection moulding machine with a clamping force of 5,000 tonnes. The launch coincides with the manufacturer’s 60th anniversary.
Belgian family holding company Henkes & Co has become a strategic partner and shareholder of Conbility. The partnership is intended to accelerate the development of composite manufacturing technologies and related industrialisation services.
Barmag will present gear metering pumps for polyurethane systems at PU China 2026. The GM and GA series are designed for precise, low-pulsation delivery of reactive, high-viscosity and shear-sensitive media.
Engel is expanding its European production network with a new facility in Kikinda, Serbia. The site will manufacture machined components, with around 150 employees planned to be recruited during its first three years.