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Barlog Plastics will show developments in sustainable compounds, metal substitution and rapid tooling at Fakuma 2026. The company will also introduce the Kebapeak 9000 range based on PEKK for demanding operating conditions.
Barmag and BB Engineering will present technologies for synthetic yarn production at the Egy Stitch & Tex Expo in Cairo. The scope covers polycondensation, extrusion, POY, FDY and IDY yarns, texturing, carpet yarns, nonwovens and PET recycling.
The European Plastics Converters Association has appointed Erich Cuaz as director general, effective 1 September 2026. He will lead the Brussels office and also head Polymer Comply Europe.
Wittmann will present the Feedmax Clean 300 vacuum material loader at Fakuma 2026. The new size is designed for higher material throughputs and integrated dedusting in applications using recycled materials.
Polyblend has confirmed a €4 million investment to convert an existing production line in Bad Sobernheim, Germany. The line is planned to produce up to 15 kt of compounds based on recycled feedstock from the end of 2027.
Südpack Medica will present packaging solutions for medical, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications at CPHI Worldwide in Milan. The company will focus on recyclable film concepts, validation support and packaging reliability.
Fu Chun Shin will present injection molding systems focused on smart manufacturing and sustainability at TaipeiPlas 2026, including the SA-1000, the largest machine it has exhibited at the show.
The Taropak International Trade Fair will take place in Poznań on 23–25 September 2026. Professionals who register online by 7 September will be able to attend the event free of charge.
KraussMaffei Extrusion will present the ZSA UltraCycle side-feed system for twin-screw extruders at Fakuma. The system is designed for direct processing of light, low bulk-density recycled materials without additional pre-compaction.
A reading of Vaclav Smil’s How the World Really Works highlights the dependence of modern societies on cement, steel, ammonia and plastics, and the systemic limits of rapid material substitution.
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.
World Cleanup Day 2026 highlights the need to keep plastics in the circular economy. PiFA, NGR, Da Fon Environmental Technology and Buy Food with Plastic stress the role of mindset, technology, data and local initiatives in giving waste value.
Kraiburg TPE has issued its first company-wide Sustainability Report, prepared in accordance with simplified ESRS. The document covers ESG performance, climate action, circular material concepts and supplier management across all three production sites.
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.
Amcor and Tiptree have introduced RecyClass-certified shrink and stretch films containing 30% post-consumer recycled plastic. The move prepares Tiptree for UK Plastic Packaging Tax changes due in April 2027.
Klöckner Pentaplast will exhibit at CFIA Toulouse for the first time, presenting trays, films and lidding materials for food processors and packers. The company will show solutions including kp Elite Nova, kp Infinity, kp MonoSeal and kp FlexiFlow.
Beverage packaging with a plastic body and an aluminium lid is appearing on the Polish market, but it does not fit the current definitions of the deposit system. The Polish Recycling Association also points to the lack of a domestic recycling route for such packaging.
Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe is investing more than €13 million in a mechanical recycling plant in France. The unit will produce recycled polypropylene for automotive applications as EU rules increase recycled plastics targets in vehicles.
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.
On 17-19 November 2026, the international Packaging Poland trade fair dedicated to finished packaging will take place at Ptak Warsaw Expo. The event will include an exhibition area and the Finished Packaging Industry Congress.
Dassault Systèmes has published its first impact report, presenting progress in implementing its sustainability strategy. The document highlights, among other issues, the role of virtual twins in decarbonisation activities carried out by customers and the company.
Wittmann will present the EcoFritz clamp at Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen, demonstrating integrated injection molding, in-line granulation and material handling for closed-loop processing.
PureCycle Technologies and IPL Schoeller have developed SnapPack Square EVO, a tamper-evident container containing 20% PureFive recycled polypropylene. The off-the-shelf line is intended to support compliance with incoming recycled content rules.
Maag Group has developed the extrex⁶ EC gear pump for continuous conveying of rigid PVC in extrusion. The system has been tested with Rehau and is intended to improve process stability, recycled PVC processing and extruder efficiency.
Enma is presenting a modular single-shaft crusher and a combined granulator solution at Fakuma 2026. The equipment is designed to improve efficiency, reduce space requirements and support flexible plastic recycling operations.
KHS USA will show filling and packaging technologies for the North American beverage market at Pack Expo in Chicago. The presentation will focus on resource efficiency, recyclable PET solutions, digital services and line performance.
Plastics are becoming a key enabler of frugal vehicle design, combining lightweight construction, functional integration and circularity. Their role extends from exterior structures to intelligent interior surfaces and recycled material streams.
The Utz ID system links reusable containers and pallets with a digital product passport. The solution is intended to support traceability, environmental data reporting and companies' preparation for PPWR requirements.
Key provisions of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will apply from 12 August 2026. The rules affect packaging producers and many plastics companies that must define their role in the supply chain and meet new compliance obligations.
NAPCOR reports record PET thermoform recovery in the U.S. and Canada in 2024, while recycled-content use in new thermoforms fell. The findings point to processing challenges, limited dedicated infrastructure and weaker domestic demand.
In the 10th edition of the vector awards 2026, igus recognised four cable carrier applications. The awards went to projects in shore power supply, microchip production, stage technology and water treatment.
EREMA Group reports a profit for financial year 2025/26 despite lower revenue and difficult market conditions. The company points to rising global plastics demand and the need for high-performance recycling technologies as long-term growth drivers.
BASF presents Green Energy Manufacturing as part of its Engineering Plastics Sustainability Toolbox. The approach uses renewable energy carriers in chemical production to reduce product carbon footprints without changes to established processes or specifications.
Barmag and Object Carpet have tested BICO BCF yarn across the carpet manufacturing process. The trials indicate improved volume, elasticity and heavy-duty performance, as well as potential for recyclable carpet concepts.
After a fire halted recycling operations in 2024, Plastika Kosovo has resumed production with a new Lindner Washtech washing line. The plant is designed to double recycling capacity and handle a wider range of input materials.
Lifocolor will present masterbatch solutions at Fakuma 2026 addressing material switching, recycling sortability and regulatory compliance, including Velvet PET and NIR-detectable black masterbatches.