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Bianchi Industry has selected mechanically recycled E-Loop ABS from ELIX Polymers for selected vending machine components. The material is intended to reduce the carbon footprint while maintaining processing performance, surface quality and mechanical strength.
Amcor is investing in the development of the new Magic One airless dispensing system for the beauty and personal care market. The solution is intended to provide greater design flexibility, PPWR compliance and recycling readiness thanks to an all-polyolefin construction.
AIMPLAS is coordinating the European IRION project, which aims to develop circular solutions for the recovery and reuse of iridium and fluorinated ionomers in proton exchange membrane electrolysers for green hydrogen production.
Growing demand for sustainable and lightweight packaging is supporting the spread of PET bottles in the wine segment. Examples from the Nordic countries and solutions from Anora and Alpla show how this format can open up new markets and target groups.
At CBST 2026 in Shenzhen, Sidel will showcase its aseptic PET bottling solutions and the NeXt Line complete line concept, as well as present its service offering for beverage producers in Greater China.
At Interpack 2026, three halls will concentrate the range of machines, materials and processing and packaging technologies for the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on automation, digitalisation and sustainable packaging.
Italian company Almeda has built its fresh-cut logistics from the outset on Tosca’s reusable packaging system, integrating RPC crates across the entire supply chain and combining operational efficiency with circular economy requirements.
Klöckner Pentaplast and GranTerre received the Italian Best Packaging Award for a jointly developed rigid mono-material PET packaging for sliced meats, combining high recycled content with full recyclability and performance comparable to multilayer barrier structures.
Amcor is introducing an improved, lighter version of its best-selling UniPak 1 kg tub for dairy products, reducing polypropylene usage while maintaining the required strength, functionality and compatibility with existing filling lines.
The Polish Union of Plastics Converters highlights the increasing pressure on the European plastics supply chain, driven by geopolitical tensions and rising energy and polymer prices, which threatens the stability of the domestic converting sector.
At the 30th Plastpol trade fair in 2026 in Kielce, Arburg will present its standard electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines in Poland for the first time, along with automated cells for producing spatulas and PET drinking cups.
In 2026, SI Group received a Silver rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the 85th percentile of companies assessed globally and improving on its 2025 Bronze rating. The recognition reflects the progress outlined in the company's ESG report.
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.
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.
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.
GreenDot has integrated the French RG Group, adding two mechanical recycling plants for LDPE film and expanding its operational presence in Europe. This step strengthens the recyclate base for converters and brand owners and supports the achievement of recycled content targets in packaging.
At the Interpack trade fair in Düsseldorf, Comexi will present a portfolio of ready-to-market packaging solutions, demonstrating how to comply with new European requirements, reduce carbon footprint and lower operating costs at the same time.
ENGEL has developed the two-platen injection moulding machine duo 12000 US with a clamping force of 110,000 kN, designed for producing large-scale parts with a projected area of more than 2.5 m². The solution opens up new possibilities for lightweight design, functional integration and replacing traditional materials with plastics.
Growing environmental requirements and changing consumer behavior are accelerating the modernization of plastic packaging. These changes are particularly dynamic in the food, personal care and e-commerce sectors.
Ducona Holland BV has installed a Sidel SBO 8 EvoBlow blow-moulding machine with preferential heating technology for the production of flat PET containers for sauces, increasing efficiency and reducing material consumption.
Emirates Biotech has joined the European Circle consortium, which aims to demonstrate a biorefinery converting food waste into bio-based chemicals, including polylactic acid (PLA). The company is responsible for the lactic acid polymerisation stage.
Amcor has received UN certification for 5.5 l and 5.8 l industrial containers with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic, manufactured at its Pamplona plant. The solution supports safe packaging of hazardous substances and compliance with EU regulatory requirements.
At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Poly-clip System will present clip-based packaging systems as an efficient, scalable and more resource-saving alternative to traditional packaging formats for multiple industries, from food to industrial applications.
At interpack in Düsseldorf, the KHS Group will present integrated solutions from packaging to complete lines, including the Innopack Kisters Advanced machine with the new resource-saving BottleClip cardboard handle and the innovative PET bottles KHS Supreme and KHS Premium Lite.
Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf will showcase a wide range of packaging solutions for the non-food sector, with a strong focus on plastic reduction, materials engineering, automation and recycling. Manufacturers will present both new packaging concepts and machinery technologies.
Husky's HyCAP SecuRE+ technology enables the use of PET caps for PET bottles, simplifying the material composition of beverage packaging and improving its recyclability, without the need to modify bottle design.
Finat has completed a series of four workshops dedicated to developing a harmonised methodology for Product Carbon Footprint calculation for self-adhesive laminates and printed labels. Nearly 90 representatives from around 70 companies across the value chain took part.
RecyClass has published new testing protocols and the first sector-specific design for recycling guidelines for the automotive and EEE sectors, covering vehicles, fridges, temperature exchange equipment, small appliances and ICT products.
Kraiburg TPE has received the EcoVadis Gold medal for sustainability for the second time in a row, covering all of the company’s sites worldwide. The company improved its results in all four assessment areas and ranks among the top 2% of rated companies.
The German institute SKZ is expanding its portfolio with a permanent consulting model for plastics industry companies, focusing on sustainability reporting, EU regulations and preparing businesses for upcoming market requirements.
Sidel is launching the Swing Evo tunnel pasteurizer, based on a modular design and counter-current media flow, engineered to reduce energy and water consumption while maintaining pasteurization parameters for beer in glass bottles and cans.
At Metpack 2026, Henkel Adhesive Technologies will present digital process control systems and new materials for can manufacturing, aimed at increasing line efficiency, safety and sustainability in the metal packaging sector.
Innovia Films is launching P2G, a clear high gas transmission BOPP film designed for fresh produce packaging, including pre-prepared vegetables, and recyclable in the PP waste stream.
The Hexpol group is consolidating its thermoplastics and TPE companies into a single business area, Hexpol Thermoplastics. The aim is to facilitate access to material expertise and accelerate R&D, regulatory and sustainability projects.