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Rajoo upgrades the Shree Yantralaya facility in Rajkot

Rajoo upgrades the Shree Yantralaya facility in Rajkot

Rajoo Engineers has completed a major upgrade of the Shree Yantralaya facility, its machine shop in Rajkot. The investment is intended to increase the precision, consistency and productivity of manufacturing components for extrusion systems.

FDA confirms Coperion technology for rHDPE and rPP

FDA confirms Coperion technology for rHDPE and rPP

Coperion has received a Letter of No Objection from the U.S. FDA for its HDPE and PP recycling technology. It confirms that the combination of twin screw extruders and EcoFresh silo degassing enables the production of recyclates for direct food contact.

European Label Forum 2026 on changes in the label industry

European Label Forum 2026 on changes in the label industry

At European Label Forum 2026 in Seville, representatives of the European label industry discussed the market situation, the impact of regulation, digitalisation and the role of AI. Competitiveness, sustainability and changing customer expectations were at the centre of the debate.

Envalior at Polymer Forum 2026 on innovation and circularity

Envalior at Polymer Forum 2026 on innovation and circularity

At the 12th Polymer Forum, Envalior will present two talks focused on materials that support the development of durable, high-performance and more circular components. The presentations will address innovation in a VUCA environment and sustainable engineering materials.

Daicel adopts POM powder for stick-form lubricant

Daicel adopts POM powder for stick-form lubricant

Daicel announced the use of fine Durast POM powder in a solid stick-form lubricant developed by Maia. The solution is intended to reduce leakage, splattering and material losses during maintenance work.

Allotex and Daicel develop corneal graft system

Allotex and Daicel develop corneal graft system

Allotex and Daicel High Performance Polymers are collaborating on a storage and delivery system for allogeneic corneal implants. The solution uses precision-molded components made from TOPAS COC cyclic olefin copolymer.

PCC plans to integrate PCC MCAA into the PCC Rokita Group

PCC plans to integrate PCC MCAA into the PCC Rokita Group

PCC Rokita has signed a letter of intent with PCC SE regarding the planned contribution in kind of PCC MCAA and MCAA SE. The estimated value of the entities is approximately PLN 289 million, and the transaction is intended to be non-cash.

Mosca and Siat expand partnership in packaging

Mosca and Siat expand partnership in packaging

GroupMosca and Siat Group have signed a strategic agreement to develop a joint offering of integrated packaging systems. The cooperation covers key global markets and is intended to combine both companies' technologies into coherent packaging lines.

Tosca on the role of reusable packaging in Europe

Tosca on the role of reusable packaging in Europe

Tosca believes reusable packaging is becoming an important part of European supply chain infrastructure. The company points to cost pressure, labour shortages and tightening packaging and packaging waste regulations.

Unipack upgrades PET strapping line with Gneuss

Unipack upgrades PET strapping line with Gneuss

Czech packaging manufacturer Unipack replaced an older extruder with a Gneuss OMNI extrusion system for polyester strapping production. The upgrade delivered higher output, greater process stability, and lower energy consumption and scrap rates.