In 2025, Italian production of machinery, equipment and moulds for plastics and rubber processing fell by around 5% to 4.4 billion euros. The results reflect weaker exports, strong domestic demand and a tense geopolitical and regulatory environment.
Amcor supplies Voslauer Mineralwasser with new customized tethered closures for the brand’s iconic bottles, combining EU SUP Directive requirements with functionality and sustainability targets.
The medical device market is growing rapidly, driven by advanced plastics, new processing technologies, and increasing requirements for precision, digitalization, and sustainability.
Refresco has installed the first Sidel Swing Evo tunnel pasteuriser in Italy at its Sulmona plant, increasing operational performance and the efficiency of energy and water use.
At Interpack 2026, Innovia Films will present a new generation of mono-material BOPP polypropylene films, developed to meet PPWR requirements and to enable recyclable packaging design.
BMT has developed a smart prototyping approach that combines simulations, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale blow moulding trials to accelerate PET bottle development, reduce design risk and cut tooling costs before metal moulds are produced.
Colines announces its presence at Plast Alger 2026 in Algiers, presenting its technological solutions for plastic film extrusion and PVC profiles for refrigeration appliances.
ALPLA has launched its first base plant in the Philippines, expanding its activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Plastic bottles and closures for the beverage industry and other sectors are produced in Calamba City.
At the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, Lindner will showcase integrated solutions for plastics recycling, focusing on recyclate quality, energy efficiency and process optimisation along the entire value chain.
At Agrofood Nigeria 2026 in Lagos, Sidel will present its PET packaging solutions and local service support, highlighting the importance of its new office in Nigeria for customers across West Africa.
At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, a Start-up Zone will feature 22 young companies from eight countries presenting solutions for processing and packaging, focusing on sustainability, digitalisation and new business models.
At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, BW Packaging will present an integrated portfolio of packaging machinery, including solutions for bagging, filling, closing, labeling and end-of-line automation.