The ENGEL Group closed FY 2025/26 with EUR 1.4 billion in revenue, down 6% year on year. The company points to rising investment activity in the US while continuing its transformation programme and rolling out its dual-brand strategy.
PolyComp GmbH from Norderstedt has invested in Feddem’s Fed 26 Mts laboratory extruder. The unit is intended to support small batches, development samples and special formulations, with the option of transferring results to production scale.
Arburg’s training programme has once again received triple certification, including ISO 29993 and LQW. In February 2026, a sustainability-related certification was added as part of an LQW audit.
Syensqo has announced a new phase of its collaboration with Microsoft aimed at scaling proven agentic AI use cases across research and innovation, sales, and commercial operations. The company points to measurable gains in speed, costs, and innovation outcomes.
Lindner Washtech has appointed Marcel Willberg as Managing Director alongside Georg Krenn. Willberg will primarily be responsible for global sales, and the decision reflects the company’s strategy of developing top management from within the organisation.
Dassault Systèmes reported estimated IFRS financial results for Q1 2026. The company recorded revenue growth, including software and subscription and support revenues, and highlighted regional and industry differences.
Amcor is launching a new flexographic printing line for industrial film packaging at its Hardenberg plant in the Netherlands. The investment is intended to increase capacity and improve responsiveness to industrial and agricultural markets in Europe.
Tomra Recycling has opened a new Americas Test & Training Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The site is intended to support recyclers through material testing, training, and a warehouse for critical spare parts.
At ProPak Asia (10–13 June), the KHS Group will present in Bangkok its service offering for filling and packaging technology, along with system developments for PET, cans and glass packaging.
At the 30th edition of Fakuma, organiser P. E. Schall, together with the trade fair advisory board and PlasticsEurope Germany, will again host Career Friday, scheduled for 16 October 2026. The event is aimed at pupils, students and early-career professionals in the plastics sector.
On 13 May at interpack 2026, the Young Talents Day will be held for pupils, students and young professionals interested in careers in the packaging industry. The programme includes the Young Talents Tour, Career Tour, the SPOTLIGHT Forum and the VDMA Technology Lounge.
Wittmann Group is changing its management structure, consolidating the injection molding machines division and the automation and auxiliary equipment division under the joint leadership of the owners effective May 1, 2026. Rainer Weingraber will leave the group at the end of April.
