adapa at CFIA 2026: flexible packaging and PPWR requirements
adapa Group will present at CFIA 2026 in Rennes a portfolio of flexible PE, PP and paper packaging designed for recycling, taking into account upcoming PPWR requirements.
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Coveris to present No Waste packaging at ExpoSweet 2026
Coveris will present No Waste packaging at ExpoSweet 2026
Change in the position of CEO at Hasco
As of 1 January 2026, Markus Büngers has taken over the position of CEO of Hasco Hasenclever GmbH + Co. KG, succeeding Christoph Ehrlich and continuing the company’s strategic direction.
First exhibitors confirm participation in Taropak 2026
The registration of exhibitors for Taropak 2026 has begun. The first applications include suppliers of packaging technologies, manufacturers of packaging materials and companies specializing in marking and labeling systems.
New CEO and expanded management structure at Arburg
On 12 January 2026, Dr Volker Nilles took up the position as Chief Executive Officer of Arburg, joining the six-member top management team of the machine manufacturer based in Lossburg.
Südpack Medica launches MedHub service for standard pouches
Südpack Medica has launched the MedHub service, enabling the ordering of standard, pre-made medical pouches from stock in defined batches, manufactured in cleanrooms and meeting the quality requirements of the healthcare sector.
BASF polyamide for cooling systems in electric vehicles
BASF has developed a polyamide with increased hydrolysis resistance for use in pumps and valves of cooling systems in electric and commercial vehicles, meeting extended service life requirements.
Kevin Green appointed President of Netstal Americas
Netstal has appointed Kevin Green as President of Netstal Americas and Managing Director of Netstal Inc. The new executive will be responsible for the development of Netstal’s subsidiaries in the Americas.
SKZ expands training activities in Austria in cooperation with BZL
The SKZ center has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with the Lenzing Education Center (BZL) for plastics technology training on the Austrian market. Selected SKZ courses will be available in classroom and online formats.
Energy costs and the competitiveness of the European plastics industry
Rising energy costs and declining competitiveness of the European plastics industry threaten the EU's strategic sectors and the region's production autonomy.
Biovalsa project: bioplastics from agricultural waste in Valencia
The Biovalsa project, coordinated by AIMPLAS and co-funded by IVACE+i and ERDF, develops processes for producing bioplastics from agricultural waste such as rice straw and citrus pruning residues.
Avient polymer solutions at Plastex Egypt 2026
Avient Corporation presents its latest portfolio of polymer solutions for packaging, specialty fibers, construction and agriculture at Plastex Egypt 2026, with a particular focus on sustainability.
