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Omya Performance Polymer Distribution will present its global distribution platform and portfolio at Fakuma 2026. The company will be joined by representatives of selected polymer producers and principal partners.
Coveris has launched PolyFlex Thermoform, a nylon-free, high-barrier thermoforming structure developed with Signature Flatbreads and Al’Fez. The packaging has entered the EU and UK markets for three Al’Fez flatbread varieties.
Battenfeld-cincinnati welcomed 260 customers and partners to its new Technical Center in Bad Oeynhausen. Live demonstrations covered 200 μm PP sheet production and automated dimensional adjustment in PE pipe extrusion.
Cheese packaging development is focusing on thinner structures, recyclable mono-materials and product-specific barriers. Südpack is applying PE and PP concepts to formats including flow packs, pouches and thermoformed packs.
Alpla has commissioned new packaging plants in İzmir and Adana following investments of approximately EUR 30 million. The facilities expand its Turkish production network and serve customers in several consumer goods sectors.
A comparison of continuous compression and injection moulding for high-volume flat-top cap production, covering productivity, product quality, flexibility, energy use, circularity and maintenance.
The joint presence at Fakuma (Hall B2, Stand 2310) will present a growing European polyolefins platform that combines Velogy’s production capacity with local distribution, specialist expertise and customer service provided by Genesis Polymers Europe.
Südpack reduced its total CO2e emissions by 21% between 2021 and 2025, including a 73% decrease in Scopes 1 and 2. The packaging film producer is also pursuing reductions in Scope 3.1 through recyclable designs, material efficiency and energy measures.
At Allpack 2026 in Jakarta, Arburg will present its electric Allrounder Trend in Indonesia for the first time. A 24-cavity application will demonstrate the production of HDPE screw caps for the packaging and pharmaceutical industries.
Clariant’s AddWorks PPA 101 FG is a PFAS-free polymer processing aid for polyolefin extrusion. The product is designed to control melt fracture and die build-up in PE blown and cast film without fluoropolymers, silicone or inorganic substances.
New recycling and extended producer responsibility rules in Chile, Colombia and Brazil are increasing demand for recycled plastics. Recupac’s LDPE facility in Chile illustrates how process control and technology partnerships support pellet quality.
The inaugural Circular Resources and Recycling Expo will take place on November 25-27, 2026, at the Suzhou International Expo Center in China. The event will combine conferences, an exhibition and business matching across recycling sectors.
European Plastic Films says stretch film should not be treated as packaging while still on a roll. The group asks the European Commission to replace a PPWR FAQ example that assigns manufacturer responsibility to film producers.
Plastics are used in emergency shelters, drinking water supply and medical care during disasters and conflicts. Their low weight, durability and hygienic properties support fast deployment in crisis areas.
Netstal is presenting the all-electric Elion 3200 CAP at Fakuma for high-performance beverage closure production. The machine combines a 3,200 kN clamping unit with the new electric injection unit 2000.
Sacmi hosted more than 300 participants from 66 countries at the Packaging Innovation Summit 2026 in Imola. The event focused on rigid packaging technologies, sustainability, digitalisation, process control and new materials.
ReVentas has signed an engineering and licensing alliance agreement with KBR for solvent-based plastics recycling technology. The partnership is intended to accelerate the international deployment of a process that purifies PE and PP waste into pellets with properties close to virgin material.
Südpack Medica has officially opened its expanded plant in Coulmer, France. The investment increases production capacity for primary pharmaceutical packaging and sterile barrier systems for medical devices and diagnostics.
Hera Group, through Aliplast Polska, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 70% of Kronos Polymer Polska. The transaction is intended to support Aliplast’s plan to increase its capacity to more than 210,000 tonnes per year of recycled plastic raw materials.
Plastotecnica, a producer of flexible polyethylene packaging, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company reported growth in revenue and volumes, as well as the development of projects related to post-consumer recycled material.
Avient has launched Cesa Solvent Barrier Technology, a fluorine-free additive for monolayer HDPE bottles produced by extrusion blow molding. The solution is intended to reduce solvent permeation without requiring retooling of existing lines.
GreenDot is expanding its European plastics recycling platform with the Anviplas Spain plant in Navarcles, Catalonia. The move increases LDPE recycling capacity and the availability of high-quality recyclates for European converters and brand owners.
Coperion has received a Letter of No Objection from the U.S. FDA for its HDPE and PP recycling technology. It confirms that the combination of twin screw extruders and EcoFresh silo degassing enables the production of recyclates for direct food contact.
At Plast 2026 in Milan, Uniloy will present the fully electric UCS 14.ED continuous extrusion blow molding machine. The booth will also feature new solutions for quality control, remote diagnostics and PCR material processing.
Gabriel-Chemie is expanding its portfolio with PPA masterbatches free from PFAS and silicones for modern extrusion processes. The solutions are based on hydrocarbon technology and were developed with both processing and regulatory requirements in mind.
At the International Cheese & Dairy Awards and EXPO, Coveris is presenting a portfolio of cheese packaging designed for recycling. The solutions, based on monomaterial and polyolefin structures, are intended to support producers in adapting to new regulatory requirements.
SKZ has developed a method for testing the permeability of plastic pipes that reduces measurement time from several weeks or months to just a few hours. The solution is relevant to quality assurance, testing costs and development work in the pipe industry.
The SpectralAIge project is developing a spectroscopic method for the reliable assessment of the ageing of mechanically recycled plastics. The solution is intended to support the analysis of PE, PP and PET and facilitate the industrial use of secondary raw materials.
Duma Recycling has obtained a new environmental permit and started production at its new plant in Częstochowa. The facility is intended to process up to 120,000 tonnes of waste per year and produce LDPE and LLDPE (PCR) regranulates.
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has been appointed by Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe as a leading distribution partner for PE and PP across multiple European regions. The agreement expands the existing cooperation between the two companies, developed among others through Distrupol.
Over two years, Polykemi and Rondo Plast invested close to SEK 25 million in plastics recycling, increasing capacity by about 7,500 tonnes per year. The investments include Erema equipment and a ReadyMac unit and are intended to expand PCR availability also for engineering plastics.
Coveris announces the presentation of PFAS-free mono-material pet food packaging at Interzoo 2026 in Nuremberg. The portfolio is to include, among others, lightweight PE solutions and a metallised variant with enhanced barrier performance.
Italy and Spain have seen marked increases in post-consumer plastic bale prices in recent weeks, while the market in Northwest Europe has remained relatively stable. Recyclers are assessing whether higher feedstock costs can be passed on to end users.
P&G has begun rolling out 37 fl oz Tide laundry detergent bottles in North America with 50% PCR content. The rHDPE used is reprocessed on an Erema machine, with further conversions planned in the coming years.
Nextek and Coveris have launched the COtooCLEAN demonstration plant in the UK for recycling post-consumer polyolefin films. The technology is intended to support the production of food-grade recycled resin from flexible packaging.
Südpack presents a portfolio of films and packaging solutions for meat and sausage products, including both laminates and recyclable mono-material structures. The company highlights the importance of extending product shelf life, reducing food waste, and improving material efficiency.