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Mocom to showcase compounds at Chinaplas 2026

Mocom to showcase compounds at Chinaplas 2026

At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Mocom will present a portfolio of advanced thermoplastic compounds for automotive, electronics, and sports and leisure applications. The company will showcase, among other things, lighting materials, recycled-content solutions, and lightweight flame-retardant compounds.

Interpack 2026 expands the Women in Packaging format

Interpack 2026 expands the Women in Packaging format

At interpack 2026, the next edition of the Women in Packaging event will take place. The programme includes a keynote speech, a panel discussion and topic-driven networking focused on career development, diversity and the future of the packaging industry.

Evonik to present material solutions at Chinaplas 2026

Evonik to present material solutions at Chinaplas 2026

Evonik will present high-performance polymers and plastic additives at Chinaplas 2026. The company will showcase solutions for e-mobility, low-altitude aviation, healthcare, 3D printing and plastics recycling.

PulPac surpasses 500 patents for Dry Molded Fiber

PulPac surpasses 500 patents for Dry Molded Fiber

PulPac announced that it has surpassed 500 national patent grants globally in the field of Dry Molded Fiber. The company says the technology is strengthening its position as an industrial fibre forming method with growing market relevance.

Aimplas advances the Vegancelio project for organic waste

Aimplas advances the Vegancelio project for organic waste

Aimplas is leading the Vegancelio project, which aims to convert organic waste into vegan leather made from fungal mycelium and chitosan microcapsules for cosmetic applications. The project is being carried out with industrial partners from the textile and dermocosmetic sectors.

BASF to showcase textile solutions at Techtextil 2026

BASF to showcase textile solutions at Techtextil 2026

At Techtextil 2026, BASF will present solutions for technical textiles and nonwovens, including materials based on recycled and biocircular feedstocks as well as binder and membrane technologies. The display will also include projects developed with industry partners.

Klöckner Pentaplast launches kp Infinity HP3 packaging

Klöckner Pentaplast launches kp Infinity HP3 packaging

Klöckner Pentaplast is expanding its kp Infinity Hotpacs range with the HP3 model, designed for larger takeaway meal portions. The EPP pack has a mono-material structure, is recyclable in existing PP waste streams and is manufactured in the UK.

Arburg to present Allrounder Trend at Interplas 2026

Arburg to present Allrounder Trend at Interplas 2026

At Interplas 2026 in Birmingham, Arburg will present two electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines. The company will focus its presentation on automation, digitalisation and sustainability, including the processing of a biodegradable biomaterial.

Visitor pre-registration opens for TaipeiPlas 2026

Visitor pre-registration opens for TaipeiPlas 2026

The organizers of TaipeiPlas 2026 have launched online visitor pre-registration. The trade fair, focused on smart manufacturing, innovative materials, and sustainability and the circular economy, will take place in Taipei in September 2026.