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

Wittmann to present automation and granulator at Kuteno 2026

At Kuteno 2026, Wittmann will present the compact FlexCell plus automation cell and the S-Max granulator for in-line recycling. Both solutions are intended to support savings in space, material, energy and time in injection molding processing.

ENGEL strengthens customer value in a challenging market environment

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.

Vecoplan VEZ 3300 e-mobil for mobile shredding

Vecoplan is expanding the VEZ series with the mobile VEZ 3300 e-mobil shredder, designed for changing locations without foundation work. The company highlights a plug-and-play concept, the HiTorc drive, and control and remote service support functions.

Sidel presents a lighter PET bottle for edible oils

Sidel is announcing the premiere of a 1-litre PET bottle for edible oils produced using stretch blow moulding with laser heating. The Power Ring design is intended to cut weight by 20% while maintaining comparable in-use performance and load resistance.

BlueAlp and KraussMaffei Extrusion advance recycling

BlueAlp has partnered with KraussMaffei Extrusion to scale chemical recycling of plastics. The partnership was announced at PRSE in Amsterdam, with co-rotating ZE BluePower twin-screw extruders set to play a central role.

Robobox SynFlow: robotics for container distribution

Krones has introduced the Robobox SynFlow system, which uses delta robots to distribute containers upstream of the packer. The solution is designed to stabilise lane feeding, reduce manual interventions and lower the line footprint.

GEA PowerPak 5000 - a new thermoformer for food packaging

GEA introduces the PowerPak 5000 thermoformer for mid-range food packaging applications. The machine is intended to support multiple packaging formats, offer scalable automation, and provide readiness for connectivity and condition monitoring.

Wittmann at FIP 2026 to present three injection molding series

At FIP 2026 in Lyon, the Wittmann Group will present live three series of all-electric injection molding machines, including the EcoPrimus, premiering on the French market. The booth will also feature complete automated production cells as well as selected robots and auxiliary equipment.

Trade Shows

IFAT Munich 2026

München, 2026-05-04

interpack 2026

Düsseldorf, 2026-05-07

Plastpol 2026

Kielce, 2026-05-19

Interplas 2026

Birmingham, 2026-06-02

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