At the "Inside the Future of Food Packaging" event, kp brought together representatives of retail, recycling, technology and manufacturing to discuss how regulation, recycling, soft plastics and AI are shaping food packaging.
The Implicit project focuses on recycling single-use auxiliary materials from composite manufacturing, such as vacuum bags, films and technical fabrics. Its goal is to recover raw materials for applications including automotive, technical textiles and urban furniture.
Lindner Washtech has partnered with Indian company Srichakra Polyplast to supply two advanced washing lines for processing post-consumer film and rigid plastic waste. The project is intended to increase the supply of high-quality PCR recyclates on the Indian market.
At ProPak Asia 2026, Husky is presenting solutions for packaging producers in Southeast Asia, focusing on production efficiency, conversion costs, rPET use and sustainability requirements.
At Battery Show Europe, SABIC is presenting a portfolio of specialty thermoplastics for energy storage systems and power electronics. The display focuses on new LNP Thermocomp OFM compounds for high-voltage applications.
Plastpol 2026 and Plastivision India have entered into a strategic agreement on trade fair cooperation, technology exchange and the development of industrial relations between Europe and India. The initiative includes reciprocal pavilions at both events.
At Interzero's 13th Environmental Conference, discussions focused on the PPWR, extended producer responsibility, packaging ecodesign and digital product passports. Nearly 200 business representatives and experts took part in the event.
At Plast 2026 in Milan, Uniloy will present the fully electric UCS 14.ED continuous extrusion blow molding machine. The booth will also feature new solutions for quality control, remote diagnostics and PCR material processing.
At Plast 2026, HT-Cooling will present new solutions in industrial cooling and process temperature control for plastics processing. The focus will be on chillers using R454B refrigerant and new water temperature control units.
At Plast 2026, RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers will present solutions for automotive, e-mobility, electrical and electronics, and water management applications. The company is highlighting co-design, metal replacement, and materials with a documented environmental profile.
Women in Plastics Italy will exhibit at Plast 2026 in Milan. The organisation also announced the launch of Women in Plastics Austria, the first international chapter based on the model developed in Italy.
Ecomondo 2026 will take place on 3–6 November at Rimini Expo Centre. The organiser announces further internationalisation of the event, development of the conference programme and changes to the exhibition layout, including a new area for the textile sector.
