Jean-Marc Galvez elected new EuPC president
Jean-Marc Galvez has been elected president of European Plastics Converters for the 2026-2028 term. He will succeed Benoit Hennaut, who has led the organisation for the past four years.
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Deckerform to present development and tooling at Kuteno 2026
At Kuteno 2026, Deckerform will present its portfolio covering product development, mould making and system solutions. The exhibit will be based on two customer projects and on fully electric injection moulding machines from Toyo Europe.
Aria by Smart Mold to debut at Plast 2026
Smart Mold, a company affiliated with Sirmax Group, will present Aria at Plast 2026, an AI-based system supporting injection molding process setup. The solution is intended to reduce the number of setup trials and the level of scrap during production start-up.
Industry calls for timely implementation of the PPWR
Industry associations and a broad coalition of businesses have called for the timely and effective implementation of the PPWR. The signatories stress the importance of a stable and predictable regulatory framework for investment in recycling and the circular economy in Europe.
Industrial Trade Fairs 2026 - the future is already here
Targi w Krakowie has announced a series of industrial events to be held at EXPO Kraków in autumn 2026. The promotional campaign highlights the combination of technology, industry and relationships between market participants.
Clariant on chemical recycling of plastics
Clariant outlines the role of adsorbents and hydrogenation catalysts in the chemical recycling of plastics. The company’s solutions are intended to support pyrolysis oil purification and its use as a feedstock in existing petrochemical plants.
Avient to present new Therma-Tech formulations at FIP and Equiplast
Avient is introducing new Therma-Tech thermally conductive formulations containing natural graphite. The materials will be presented at FIP in Lyon and Equiplast in Barcelona, alongside the company’s broader portfolio of polymer solutions.
TempControl by Lüdecke quick couplings: a new safety standard
In the demanding plastics processing environment, where the temperatures of temperature-control media often exceed levels safe for humans, operator protection becomes as important as process efficiency. LÜDECKE, a leader in connection systems, is launching its patented TempControl solution, which redefines safety standards for work with injection moulding machines and temperature-control systems.
Grupa Azoty agrees debt restructuring terms
Grupa Azoty has signed a term sheet with financing institutions setting out the preliminary terms of its long-term debt restructuring. The document provides the framework for the target financing agreement and includes, among other things, a new repayment schedule and a planned share issue.
Amcor to present packaging at Cosmetic Business Munich 2026
Amcor will present packaging solutions for the beauty and personal care market at Cosmetic Business Munich 2026. The company will showcase, among other things, packs designed for recyclability, lightweighting, PCR content, and reuse and refill systems.
Mondi launches PP packaging with 35% PCR recycled content
Mondi has launched re/loop FlowWrap, a mono-polypropylene FFS packaging solution for wet wipes containing 35% post-consumer recycled material. The solution is intended to support mechanical recycling and help companies prepare for future PPWR requirements.
Sidel to showcase smart manufacturing at ProPak Asia 2026
At ProPak Asia 2026, Sidel will present technologies for production lines, digital solutions and systems for multi-format packaging. The showcase will include EvoBLOW Laser, Aseptic Predis X4 and the Synergy low-pressure blowing kit.
