Extruders

Extrusion machines are used to produce long plastic elements. Extruders use the extrusion process - melted plastic is forced through a die to form desired product. Depending on the process details, extrusion machines can be used to manufacturing of films, pipes, profiles etc.

News

Ralf Benack takes over KraussMaffei’s Extrusion EMEA

Ralf Benack takes over KraussMaffei’s Extrusion EMEA from January 1st, 2024.

Reifenhäuser relies on broad competence network and in-house manufacturing

The Reifenhäuser Group, leading manufacturer of extrusion machinery and components, will be exhibiting at Fakuma in Friedrichshafen from October 17 to 21, 2023.

Interplas 2023 surpasses expectations, 2026 edition to move to June

Celebrating 75 years of connecting the UK plastics industry

Reifenhäuser - K 2025 Preview

EREMA Pre-K 2025

Ralf Benack, KraussMaffei Extrusion - K 2025 Preview

Direct compounding streamlines polycarbonate production

EPC Engineering & Technologies and Coperion have developed a one-step direct compounding process for polycarbonate melt that integrates polymerization and compounding, reducing energy use, investment costs and process complexity.

Coperion showcases compounding and recycling solutions at PlastIndia 2026

At PlastIndia 2026 in New Delhi, Coperion will present systems and components for plastics compounding, recycling and polyolefin manufacturing, focusing on efficient operation, high product quality and resource-conscious processing.

Ozer strengthens its Bubble Guard Board production with a new retrofit by Colines

Turkish company Ozer has upgraded its polypropylene bubble guard board extrusion line from Colines with a retrofit package designed to improve efficiency and broaden the range of alveolar sheet products.

Sukano develops antiblock masterbatch for compostable BOPLA films

Sukano, in collaboration with NatureWorks, has introduced a new antiblock masterbatch for biaxially oriented PLA (BOPLA) films to enhance barrier properties and processing on existing BOPP lines, addressing EU PPWR-driven demands for compostable small-format packaging.

Coperion showcases compounding and recycling systems at PlastIndia

At PlastIndia 2026 in New Delhi, Coperion will present technologies and complete systems for compounding, recycling and polyolefin manufacturing, highlighting efficiency, reliability and process integration with solutions from Coperion, Herbold Meckesheim and Coperion K-Tron.

Plast Eurasia Istanbul opened its doors for the 34th time

The 34th edition of Plast Eurasia Istanbul is held on 3–6 December at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center, featuring a refreshed corporate identity and an extended Plastics Days events program focused on innovation, technology and circular markets.

The Compound Company to be acquired by Industrie Polieco - M.P.B.

The Compound Company has reached an agreement for the sale of 100% of its shares to Italian group Industrie Polieco - M.P.B., a producer of piping systems and resins for coating and packaging. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025, subject to customary approvals.

Fakuma trade fair to remain in Friedrichshafen until 2030

P. E. Schall and Messe Friedrichshafen have renewed their contract for the Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing, securing Friedrichshafen as the event’s venue at Lake Constance at least until 2030.