At the 30th Plastpol trade fair in 2026 in Kielce, Arburg will present its standard electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines in Poland for the first time, along with automated cells for producing spatulas and PET drinking cups.
A comparative study evaluated high-performance mineral fillers in a standardized FKM system, showing that they enable light, tintable compounds with low compression set and improved dimensional stability compared to carbon black systems at equal hardness.
In 2026, SI Group received a Silver rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the 85th percentile of companies assessed globally and improving on its 2025 Bronze rating. The recognition reflects the progress outlined in the company's ESG report.
Visitor registration has started for the Central European Plastics Meeting 2026, which will take place on 2–3 June 2026 at the Sava Center in Belgrade. The event is based on pre-organised B2B meetings and brings together participants from across Central Europe.
Ten entities have established the Employers' Association of the Circular Economy and Recycling to represent companies involved in actual processing and material recovery and to support regulatory dialogue around the circular economy and recycling system in Poland.
Delta Tecnic announces its participation in Wire Düsseldorf 2026, presenting masterbatch solutions for the cable industry focused on miniaturisation, thermal requirements, durability and production efficiency.
In 2025, Italian production of machinery, equipment and moulds for plastics and rubber processing fell by around 5% to 4.4 billion euros. The results reflect weaker exports, strong domestic demand and a tense geopolitical and regulatory environment.
Amcor supplies Voslauer Mineralwasser with new customized tethered closures for the brand’s iconic bottles, combining EU SUP Directive requirements with functionality and sustainability targets.
The 9th edition of the Stena Circular Economy Award shows that the circular economy is becoming one of the key development directions for Polish companies, startups and student projects, combining environmental and business benefits.
The medical device market is growing rapidly, driven by advanced plastics, new processing technologies, and increasing requirements for precision, digitalization, and sustainability.
igus has introduced the PTFE-free iglidur i190PF filament, offering wear properties comparable to the injection moulding material iglidur W300 and a 100-fold better wear rate than standard PETG in a pin-on-disk test.
During the 30th, anniversary edition of Fakuma in 2026, the Fakuma Innovation Award will be presented for the first time, recognising innovations across the entire plastics processing value chain.
