Erema reports rising demand for food-grade post-consumer recyclate and is supplying systems aimed at meeting EU and US safety requirements. A new PLC integration for ReFresher extends process visibility and data access.
Tosca promotes Crystal Clear reusable plastic POS displays as an alternative to single-use cardboard, aligned with PPWR and EPR. The modular units are available via pooling with tracking and maintenance, and the company reports up to 70% CO2 savings versus single-use systems.
At K 2025, WIS Kunststoffe will present a new process for food-contact rPP developed with KraussMaffei Extrusion, alongside certified PP and PE recyclates and a live demo of the Schneckenputzer cleaning compound.
FCS Group reported strong interest at Taimold 2025 with demonstrations of smart manufacturing and low-carbon molding, and announced plans to showcase key injection molding models at VietnamPlas 2025.
The Sabic Plastic Energy Advanced Recycling joint venture in Geleen, the Netherlands, has produced its first batch of pyrolysis oil from hard-to-recycle plastic waste, marking a step toward full commercial operations later this year.
Bio-Fed, part of the Feddersen Group, will showcase circular-economy material solutions for packaging under the M·VERA, M·BIOBASE and M·CYCLOSE brands at Fachpack 2025. The group will present biodegradable, biobased and recyclate-based compounds and an award-winning packaging project.
Tomra is introducing the S2 Rugged Plus outdoor reverse vending machine to the Polish market, designed for year-round operation. Poland will be the first market where this model debuts.
Sidel announces participation in the PPMA Total Show 2025 in Birmingham, presenting its approach to the design and integration of complete packaging lines. The company will highlight the benefits of harmonizing equipment and digital solutions.
Rinco Ultrasonics will present the FPA4500EM servo-driven pouch sealer and the Micro-35 packaging actuator at Pack Expo International 2025 in Las Vegas. The systems target energy-efficient ultrasonic fin sealing, zipper crushing and high-speed pouch sealing.
Ineos Styrolution has introduced sour cream cups with 30% recycled polystyrene in Aldi Süd stores across Germany, developed with Aldi Süd and Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller. In July 2025 the cups were recognised with the German Packaging Award in the “Sustainability: recycled content” category.
The PPWR reshapes packaging requirements in the EU. Utz Group offers consulting that includes compliance analysis and optimization of packaging and transport processes.
Chinaplas 2026 will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on 21–24 April 2026. The show expects over 4,600 exhibitors across 390,000 m2, focusing on transformation, collaboration and sustainability.
