At the European Label Forum 2026 in Seville, Finat announced the appointment of Dana Kilárska as president and Vito Giurazza as vice-president. At the same time, Philippe Voet and Chris Ellison were awarded honorary membership.
Jean-Marc Galvez has been elected president of European Plastics Converters for the 2026-2028 term. He will succeed Benoit Hennaut, who has led the organisation for the past four years.
Targi w Krakowie has announced a series of industrial events to be held at EXPO Kraków in autumn 2026. The promotional campaign highlights the combination of technology, industry and relationships between market participants.
Grupa Azoty has signed a term sheet with financing institutions setting out the preliminary terms of its long-term debt restructuring. The document provides the framework for the target financing agreement and includes, among other things, a new repayment schedule and a planned share issue.
Herbold Meckesheim is expanding its offering of used machinery for plastics recycling. The company says that rising investment costs and the need for short delivery times are increasing the importance of such equipment as a fully viable alternative to new systems.
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has become SK Chemicals’ distribution partner for SkypeL TPE-E thermoplastic polyester elastomers in European markets. The agreement will take effect on July 1, 2026 and covers sales, technical support and application development.
At the Plastpol trade fair in Kielce, 1. Plastcompany presented three BOY injection moulding machines, including the XS E model for micro injection moulding and the all-electric Boy 100 Electric. The company emphasises strong visitor interest and the importance of comprehensive technical support.
In the first quarter of 2026, Grupa Azoty reported sales revenue of PLN 3.70 billion and EBITDA of PLN 317 million. Operating performance improved year on year, supported by the Agro segment and a positive result in the Chemicals segment.
Preparations for K 2028 in Düsseldorf began at the inaugural meeting of the Exhibitor Advisory Board. Dr Axel von Wiedersperg of Brückner Group SE was unanimously elected chairman.
Wittmann has introduced a new version of the Airmould starter package, which also includes a pressure generation unit. The solution is intended to facilitate the implementation of internal gas pressure technology in injection molding.
Stadler has opened an office in Japan, strengthening its presence in a market where waste sorting technologies are gaining importance ahead of thermal treatment. The company aims to support material recovery, particularly from plastics and municipal waste.
Tetra Pak has updated its nature framework after two years of implementation across its value chain. The company is strengthening its focus on responsible sourcing, water resilience and more targeted action in the areas with the greatest impact.