Ralf Benack takes over KraussMaffei’s Extrusion EMEA
Ralf Benack takes over KraussMaffei’s Extrusion EMEA from January 1st, 2024.
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.
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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
New screw for premium cosmetic packaging
Euroviti has developed a new screw geometry for processing cosmetic packaging on ISBM machines. The solution was intended to improve the dispersion of colour and effect additives and increase process stability.
Plast Eurasia unveils a refreshed identity
Plast Eurasia has presented a new visual identity. The organisers say it is intended to reflect the changes taking place in the plastics industry and the combination of technology and sustainability.
Fakuma 2026 with an anniversary event programme
The 30th edition of Fakuma will take place in Friedrichshafen from 12 to 16 October 2026. In addition to an exhibition covering the full plastics processing value chain, the organisers are announcing an industry round table, a new innovation award, a startup area and Career Friday.
Dongguan Baier Plastic buys three ZSK Mc18 units from Coperion
Dongguan Baier Plastic Co., Limited is increasing its production capacity for high-temperature engineering plastics by acquiring three ZSK Mc18 twin-screw extruders from Coperion. The lines are intended to process materials including PA, PEEK, PEI, PAI, PPS, PPO, PPA, LCP and PA46.
Colines to make 9-layer Polycast line available for trials
From mid-September, Colines will launch a 9-layer Polycast cast film extrusion line at its headquarters in Nibbia for customer trials. The installation will also be offered with short delivery times.
Results of the Italian plastics and rubber machinery industry for 2025
According to data presented by Amaplast, turnover in the Italian plastics and rubber machinery, equipment and moulds industry fell by 4.2% in 2025 to EUR 4.62 billion. Exports, which accounted for 73% of sales, decreased by 5% after four years of growth.
Kurucsai Plastic launched a PET line with Gneuss MRS technology
Kurucsai Plastic has launched a PET sheet extrusion line for food packaging based on Gneuss MRS technology. The investment is intended to increase feedstock flexibility, reduce energy consumption and prepare the plant for processing food-grade recycled PET.
Highsun AKRO launches compounding plant in Fuzhou
Highsun AKRO has officially started operations at its Fuzhou plant with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes. The facility will produce modified engineering plastics based on ICX technology and complement the company’s operations in Changzhou.Business Directory » Extruders
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