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Labelexpo appoints industry visionaries as ambassadors
Renowned label and package printing leaders have joined Labelexpo as ambassadors in a unique affiliation with the global brand. The partnership is set to benefit the industry with targeted expertise and insights on folding carton, flexible packaging, materials, sustainability, and automation and AI.
hubergroup Print Solutions launches water-based inks and varnishes
Modern packaging is more than just protection - it is a canvas for creative expression. With the modular Hydro-X Contact system, hubergroup Print Solutions introduces a new generation of water-based inks and overprint varnishes that unlock exceptional creative freedom.
Labelexpo Europe 2025: sustainability and innovation in Barcelona
Labelexpo Europe 2025, the leading event for the label and package printing industry is placing sustainability at the very heart of this year’s iteration. Taking place at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona from 16 - 19 September, the show has already expanded 15 percent compared to the 2023 edition and is set to welcome over 650 exhibitors.
Wittmann Group opens new technology center in Nuremberg
At the beginning of July, Wittmann Battenfeld Deutschland opened its expanded and redesigned application technology center at its Nuremberg site with a customer event.
Reopening of the Arburg Technology Center in Rednitzhembach
The Arburg Technology Center (ATC) in Rednitzhembach has been extensively renovated, modernised and significantly enlarged since the autumn of 2022. During the transition period, the Arburg team supported customers on site with great commitment and flexibility.
hubergroup Print Solutions strengthens presence in France with new mixing station
With the commissioning of a new mixing station on the economically significant Sainte-Sigolène plateau, hubergroup Print Solutions is sending a strong signal for growth, customer proximity, and responsiveness.
Polykemi, Rondo Plast and Scanfill receive ISCC Plus certification for recycled plastics
Recently, Polykemi, Rondo Plast, and Scanfill had their ISCC Plus certifications for recycled mass-balanced plastic raw materials confirmed. The certifications apply to their facilities in Ystad, Sweden, giving all of Europe access to certified high-quality recycled plastic materials.
Feddem ICX Technology Days 2025
Under the motto "Built-in efficiency - compounding technology that combines sustainability with efficiency", the Feddem ICX Technology Days took place on 24 and 25 June 2025 in Niederzissen, at the site of sister company Akro-Plastic GmbH.
Syensqo achieves certification for its digital product carbon footprint method
Syensqo has achieved third-party certification for the method used in its digital PCF tool, deployed across its Novecare business portfolio.
Exolon Group appoints Jan Willem Wieringa as new CEO
The Exolon Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jan Willem Wieringa as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 1, 2025. He succeeds Jens Becker, who has successfully led the company in recent years and is now handing over the reins to his successor.
KraussMaffei at the K 2025: Performance. Perfected. For you.
Under the motto "Pioneering Plastics - Performance. Perfected. For you.", KraussMaffei will showcase its capabilities at K 2025 (Düsseldorf, October 8th -16th) as a comprehensive solution provider along the entire polymer processing value chain.
Ecomondo 2025 on the road: three global stops before Rimini Expo Centre
In view of the coming edition of Ecomondo, scheduled for 4-7 November 2025 at Rimini Expo Centre in Italy, Italian Exhibition Group is promoting three international stops designed to anticipate content, technologies and collaboration opportunities in key sectors of the ecological transition.
Arburg at the K 2025
“The Power of Plastics: Green - Smart - Responsible” is the motto of the world’s leading trade fair K 2025 from 8 to 15 October in Düsseldorf, Germany. These focal points are a perfect fit for Arburg.
Innovative high-performance materials from Kuraray support the mobility transition
Kuraray markets innovative and sustainable high-performance materials for demanding applications in the automotive industry. Kuraray therefore helps OEMs and suppliers actively shape the transition to emissions-free mobility, circularity and regulatory compliance.
One of the most versatile MDO-PE product portfolios on the market
RKW Horizon is the new generation of sustainable PE plastic films based on the latest MDO technology. Combined with RKW ProTec sealing films, they offer a recyclable, sustainable packaging solution for various packaging formats and industries.
Scanfill and Sulapac push the green transition in packaging
Scanfill presents foil made of biobased and compostable Sulapac material, claiming a key position in the green transition of the European packaging industry.
Woojin Plaimm develops injection molding machine for eco-friendly CXP Material
Woojin Plaimm, South Korea’s leading manufacturer of plastic injection molding machines, has announced a collaborative initiative to advance sustainable material processing by supporting the commercialization of an innovative eco-friendly material called CXP (Cellulose Cross-linked Polymer).
BASF to showcase the sustainable future of plastics at K 2025
As the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber returns to Düsseldorf this October 8th to 15th, BASF is again on board - just as it has been since the very first K-Fair in 1952.
Reifenhäuser Blown Film MDO technology makes it possible
The demand for recyclable mono-material packaging is growing rapidly - driven by regulatory requirements and the increasing sustainability demands of major brand owners.
Emirates Biotech partners with UAEU to advance PLA technology
Emirates Biotech has announced a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Al Ain to conduct collaborative research on novel Polylactic Acid (PLA) applications and end-of-life solutions.
Advanced technology solutions for demanding hygiene and medical applications
Kuraray offers a wide range of solutions for the medical and hygiene industries: from medical films and adhesives to fine chemicals for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and nonwovens that do not require chemical additives and are suitable for the production of sterile bandages, bandages, masks and surgical caps.
From materials to solutions: Covestro brings "the material effect" to K 2025
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf this October, Covestro will showcase innovative material solutions to address some of the greatest challenges of our time. During the trade fair company will highlight under the guiding idea "The Material Effect" how transformative, sustainable solutions are made possible through materials.
DOMO Chemicals at K 2025
DOMO Chemicals showcases its accelerated shift toward a more specialized, low-carbon portfolio with breakthrough polyamide solutions at K 2025.
Wacker presents silicone elastomers for power grids
In the area of grid expansion, the focus is on addition-curing solid silicone rubber for the cost-effective production of hollow-core insulators. And in electromobility, a silicone product for busbars is celebrating its debut.
Delta Tecnic reduces thermal increase in plastics exposed to sunlight by up to 30%
Delta Tecnic’s knowledge and extensive experience allow them to create formulations that are 30% more cost-effective while maintaining the same performance.
Reifenhäuser shows at K 2025 how film manufacturers can increase their profitability
The Reifenhäuser Group, a leading specialist for extrusion systems and components, will be exhibiting at K 2025, the world's leading trade fair for plastics processing, in Düsseldorf from October 8 to 15.
MAAG Group successfully completes the acquisition of Sikora AG
MAAG Group is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Sikora AG acquisition, a leading manufacturer of innovative measuring, control, and sorting technologies. The aim of the partnership is to leverage joint synergies in a targeted manner and to strengthen the position of both companies in the long term.
Syensqo inaugurates its state-of-the-art microbiology lab in France
The new lab will increase the company’s biodegradability and (eco-)toxicology testing capabilities, accelerating the development of eco-friendly solutions.
Kisuma introduces novel Setogem RD dual-function nucleator and acid scavenger molecule for PP
Kisuma Chemicals has announced the launch of several new additive solutions, designed to expand the company’s diversified product portfolio and boost the performance, efficiency and sustainability of plastics.
OQ launches 17 new polymer solutions
New polypropylene and polyethylene grades deliver enhanced durability, aesthetics and processability - empowering converters with application-specific solutions across packaging, infrastructure, and consumer goods.
Envalior at K 2025
Amid ongoing market disruption, Envalior stands out as an Engineering Materials company with the agility, global portfolio, local R&D and compounding capabilities to best meet current customer needs.
Palsgaard introduces anti-fouling additive for the PE and PP polymerisation process
Palsgaard A/S, a leader in plant-based additives for the plastics industry, has introduced a safe, sustainable anti-fouling additive for the polypropylene and polyethylene polymerisation process.
K 2025 looks to Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian countries, collectively known as the ASEAN, have shown the ability to adapt prosper amid economic uncertainty.
GreenPlast 2025 - quality first and foremost
The 2025 edition of GreenPlast concluded just over a week ago, with results overall in line with expectations. The event attracted 17,373 visitors who engaged with 200 exhibitors (75% Italian, 25% international), comprising raw material producers (22%), processors (18%), and machinery manufacturers (60%) from 19 countries.
Communicating sustainability through plastics: colour, materials & finish
An assessment by Chris Lefteri, internationally recognised expert in the field of material design and organiser of the guided tours at K 2025.