Machines

There is many various types of machines for plastics and rubber processing. Complex machines use technology of injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming or blow molding to produce both consumer goods and advanced technical parts. In turn packaging machines are used to pack the goods into various types of packaging. In both cases robots become more and more important.

News

RadiciGroup at K 2025: innovation and sustainability in focus

RadiciGroup will showcase new polyamide and PBT solutions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, with a focus on e-mobility, photovoltaic and home appliances, alongside bio-based and recycled ranges.

thyssenkrupp Uhde to deliver two PET plants for Köksan in Türkiye and Iraq

thyssenkrupp Uhde’s subsidiary Uhde Inventa-Fischer has signed a Letter of Intent with Köksan for the delivery of two PET production plants in Türkiye and Iraq, utilizing the Melt-To-Resin process to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

SABIC unveils Megamolding platform for large thermoplastic part production

SABIC has introduced the Megamolding platform, aiming to streamline the production of large thermoplastic parts across diverse industries, offering improved efficiency, design flexibility, and sustainability compared to traditional materials.

Plast 2026, Press Tour in Italy

23rd International Trade Fair Plastics and Rubber

Opening of ENGEL Poland’s Reconstructed Office

DS Smith, KHS and Carlsberg produces a sustainable cardboard pack

Carlsberg, DS Smith and KHS have launched a cardboard multipack with rounded corners based on Arcwise technology. First introduced in Poland, the solution is intended to combine stronger shelf impact, lower material use and production on existing machines.

Sumitomo Demag confirms participation in Fakuma 2026

Sumitomo Demag has announced its participation in Fakuma 2026. At a joint stand with partners, the company will present two fully electric IntElect injection moulding machines for consumer and packaging applications.

Chinaplas 2026, PiFA strengthens its presence in Asia

At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, the PiFA association expanded its presence in Asia and highlighted the importance of a fact-based debate on plastics. The event also showed the rapid pace of implementation of automation, AI, and circular economy solutions.

ENGEL Spain premieres at Equiplast 2026

At Equiplast 2026, ENGEL Spain is presenting four integrated injection moulding applications for the Spanish market, covering the production of decorated parts, caps, thin-wall packaging and large mouldings. The exhibits are accompanied by a presentation of digital process support systems and AI-based tools.

Boy after Chinaplas 2026 on the Chinese market

At Chinaplas 2026, Boy presented two electric injection moulding machines for precise processing of small parts. Discussions with visitors confirmed the growing importance of quality, energy efficiency and compact machine design in the Chinese market.

KHS expands the Innopack Kisters Advanced series

KHS has expanded the Innopack Kisters Advanced series with the BottleClip Carrier solution, enabling stable multipacks of PET bottles with a cardboard carrying handle. The new option is intended to increase packaging flexibility, reduce energy consumption and address growing regulatory requirements.

Plast 2026 with 200 new exhibitors in Milan

Plast 2026, to be held from 9 to 12 June at Fiera Milano, will bring together more than 1,000 exhibitors, with foreign companies accounting for 44%. The organisers also announce a stronger presence of international buyers and the further development of three satellite events.

Cable quality control in CV lines with X-Ray 8000 Advanced

Sikora’s X-Ray 8000 Advanced X-ray system is used to measure cable dimensions directly after the extruder in CV lines. The solution is intended to support fast process adjustment, lower material consumption and final quality assessment of power cables.

Trade Shows

interpack 2026

Düsseldorf, 2026-05-07

Plastpol 2026

Kielce, 2026-05-19

Interplas 2026

Birmingham, 2026-06-02

Plast 2026

Rho MI, Milan, 2026-06-09

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