Gollmer at this year's Moulding Expo
Gollmer Formen GmbH will once again participate in the Moulding Expo 2025 in Stuttgart, together with its cooperation partner Haitian International Germany GmbH.
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Wittmann presents SmartPower with electric injection unit at the Plastpol
From May 20 to 23, Wittmann Battenfeld Polska will present to trade visitors its latest injection molding technology at the Plastpol in Kielce, Poland, at booth No. 6-08 in hall 6.
ENGEL supports upcycling research at TH Rosenheim
The ENGEL Group, Europe's leading provider of injection moulding technologies, has provided the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences with a state-of-the-art injection moulding cell.
Reifenhäuser at Chinaplas 2025
At Chinaplas 2025, the Reifenhäuser Group will present its latest technological innovations for the efficient and sustainable production of plastic films.
MAAG India: Service and availability for the Indian market
The globally active MAAG Group, headquartered in Oberglatt, Switzerland, will continue to position itself as a strong regional player in the Indian market: The Vadodara subsidiary specializes in localized machine and service offering.
PVC extruder with innovative dosing unit convinces Bahrain Pipes
The extrusion unit with direct dosing for the production of highly filled 3-layer PVC pipes is running: "Bahrain Pipes, one of the largest pipe manufacturers in the Middle East, was the first customer to choose our modern and sustainable machine solution", Gernot Dorn, international Sales Director at battenfeld-cincinnati in Vienna, is pleased.
Intelligent mould interlinking - RFID technology in a new form
Hasco hot runner has taken a decisive step forward with digital interlinking in mouldmaking: With immediate effect, the proven RFD chip A5910/… will be integrated in a high-grade printed aluminium tag, supplementing the hot runner systems.
Italy at Chinaplas
The 37th edition of Chinaplas will feature around forty Italian companies in the nearly 1,300-square-metre national pavilion organised by Amaplast, the trade association representing approximately 170 manufacturers of machinery, equipment, and moulds for plastics and rubber.
Sustainable Solutions from Südpack Medica and the IMA Group
With PharmaGuard, a PP-based, recyclable blister packaging solution, SSüdpack Medica paved the way for greater sustainability in the pharmaceutical industry. But that was just the beginning.
Vecoplan at Plastpol 2025
Vecoplan will present the innovative VIZ 1300 with HiTorc and automatically adjustable counter knives at the Plastpol international plastics trade fair in Kielce, Poland.
Plastics and circularity - caught between necessity and potential
K 2025 from 8 to 15 October in Düsseldorf has set itself the goal of addressing the central issues of our times. One of its three Hot Topics reads “Shaping the Circular Economy”.
The Future of Extrusion: KraussMaffei Extrusion TecDays inspire the industry
Circular Economy, smart recycling, and future-oriented solutions for pipe and profile extrusion - the extrusion industry was inspired at the KraussMaffei TecDays "World of Extrusion" in Laatzen near Hannover/Germany.
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 winners announced at PRS Europe
The winners of the eighth annual Plastics Recycling Awards Europe were announced today at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam.
The Innovation Alliance: the system event dedicated to advanced mechanics
GreenPlast, Ipack-Ima, Print4All, and Intralogistica Italia - creating an integrated supply chain ecosystem, from technology for plastics and rubber processing to packaging, from printing to logistics.
Cellasto and Össur collaborate to enhance performance in foot prosthesis
At Chinaplas 2025, BASF will present the Pro-Flex Terra foot prosthesis, co-created with the leading global prosthetic provider, Össur.
SI Group to showcase polymer additive innovations at Chinaplas 2025
SI Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, pharmaceuticals, and chemical intermediates, will showcase its latest innovations in polymer additive technologies at Chinaplas 2025.
New sales leadership for Syncro Group
After an important career in the industry, culminating with management experience in international companies in the plastics and extrusion industry, Matteo Spinola joins Syncro Group in the role of Sales Director.
New micro capacity for research, teaching and industry partnerships
Ansbach University has extended its technical lab by adding a MicroPower from the Wittmann Group. The new injection molding machine for micro technology is now available for teaching and research.
Lindner Washtech: new leadership team, clear vision
In the autumn of 2013, Harald Hoffmann together with Manuel Lindner, owner of the Lindner Group, founded Lindner Washtech. Hoffmann’s vision of designing complete solutions for processing plastics led to the company becoming one of the key stakeholders in plastics recycling.
Gastop-Flex boosts flexible packaging barrier performance
Ampacet Gastop-Flex technology allows to address the trends towards a reduction of plastic packaging wastes and higher circularity.
Against hydrolytic degradation: durable PPAs for components in harsh environments
For durable parts requiring special thermal management, BASF expands its portfolio of Ultramid Advanced T1000. The polyphthalamide (PPA) range based on polyamide 6T/6I now also includes optimized grades with high hydrolysis resistance (HR) and high purity.
MuCell: The optimal solution for lightweighting and sustainable manufacturing
MuCell technology has been widely applied in industries such as automotive, electronics, medical, sporting goods, and green manufacturing. Under the growing trends of lightweighting and carbon reduction, it has become a major breakthrough in sustainable and efficient manufacturing.
New Allrollex 1500: exceptional features at affordable price
The market-segment leader in cast stretch film extrusion renovates its configurations to boost ease of use, flexibility, scrap reduction, specialty films production while offering cost-effective expenditure.
trinamiX expands its portfolio for plastics and textile identification
trinamiX GmbH, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopy solutions and subsidiary of BASF, will participate in the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2025, taking place in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
RecyClass paves the way for plastic circularity with enhanced Recyclability Methodology
A new version of the Recyclability Methodology has been published in anticipation of upcoming legislative changes. This update ensures continuous support for the plastic value chain in the transition towards circularity.
Drytac expands availability of Polar Grip Air to customers worldwide
Initially launched in North America in 2023, the white polymeric self-adhesive vinyl with air release technology will now be made available to Drytac customers around the world.
Delta Tecnic takes its masterbatch to another level
The company manages to reduce the amount of Masterbatch needed to 1% on average without compromising quality and allowing cost savings of up to 30%.
Filtration efficiency in PET recycling thanks to automated inline cleaning
Large-area filtration faces the stigma of high costs, maintenance efforts, and time-consuming changeover and cleaning activities. However, good filtration is unavoidable with increasing rPET proportions.
One for all - all-rounder proves itself under production conditions
At last year's ITMA Asia, Barmag, a subsidiary of the Swiss Oerlikon Group with its product brands Oerlikon Barmag, Oerlikon Neumag and Oerlikon Nonwoven, presented Wings FDY Flex, the latest member of the Wings family. One year later, it is time for a summary.
A moderate slowdown offset by structural solidity for Amaplast member companies
The Italian plastics and rubber machinery industry experienced a mix of highs and lows in 2024, as shown in the year-end report prepared by the Mecs Study Centre based on foreign trade data gathered by ISTAT.
Envalior presents high performance thermoplastics at the PIAE conference
Envalior will present its latest materials innovations, focusing on electromobility, lightweighting, sustainability, and safety and comfort, at the Plastics in Automotive Engineering (PIAE) conference organized by the Association of German Engineers.
Elix Polymers recognises Repsol as the 2024 best supplier of the year
Elix Polymers, the leading global thermoplastics manufacturer, has recognised the excellence, proactivity, commitment, flexibility and service provided by Repsol, awarding it the “Elix Polymers Outstanding Performance Award 2024”.
Alpla has new leadership in Western Europe and Asia
Alpla is restructuring its leadership in its two Western Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. Roland Wallner will take over as Managing Director Western Europe on 1 April 2025. Ronald Tichelaar, General Manager China until then, will succeed him as Managing Director APAC at that time.
Borealis once again tops the European Patent Index 2024 in Austria
Borealis once again ranked as the top Austrian innovator in the European Patent Index 2024, building on a long history of ranking among the top innovators in the annual index.
Husky strengthens 25-year commitment to India
Husky Technologies, a global leader in injection molding technology and solutions, is reinforcing its commitment to India with expanded facilities, technology innovations, and service enhancements designed to support the country’s emergence as a global sustainability leader.
Reshuffle of Packaging Innovations
On the 8-9th of October 2025, Krakow will host the premiere edition of Packaging Innovations Forum, the unique event combining multiple formats such as the 17th International Packaging Trade Fair, conference, 14th Student Zone Contest, exhibitions, and anniversaries.