Plast 2026 with a growing number of new exhibitors
Plast 2026, scheduled for 9–12 June 2026 at Fiera Milano, is recording an increase in the number of new exhibitors despite the challenging global geopolitical and economic situation.
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Circular Valley Convention 2026: programme for the circular economy
Circular Valley Convention 2026 will take place on 11–12 March 2026 at Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf, bringing together politics, business, science and start-ups around practical solutions for the circular economy.
3DEXPERIENCE World 2026: artificial intelligence in design
The 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 conference in Houston will bring together SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE users, focusing on the role of artificial intelligence and virtual environments in design and manufacturing.
Beaulieu International Group acquires IFG Asota GmbH
Beaulieu International Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Austrian company IFG Asota GmbH, strengthening its fibre division in the synthetic staple fibres segment for technical and nonwoven applications.
Schütz to present Cormaster structures at JEC World 2026
Schütz Composites will present at JEC World 2026 in Paris a broad portfolio of Cormaster honeycomb structures based on aramid paper, designed for advanced lightweight construction applications in aerospace, automotive, industry and motor sports.
Plast Eurasia strengthens its position as a key industry platform
Plast Eurasia 2025 strengthens its position as a key industry platform
Austria's first fully electric SAM-C cell at Rejlek
Austria's first fully electric SAM-C cell at Rejlek
Interpack 2026: exhibitors’ priorities and main development directions
Interpack 2026 promises to be a key meeting for the global processing and packaging sector. Exhibitors are focusing on smart manufacturing, new packaging materials and future skills in the context of regulation, automation and cost pressure.
New Durafide PPS grades with mechanical recyclate from Polyplastics
Polyplastics introduces two new Durafide PPS grades with mechanically recycled content, reinforced with 40% glass fiber, as part of its Duracircle initiative and open PIR mechanical recycling scheme.
Circular Valley Convention 2026: a platform for the circular economy
Circular Valley Convention 2026, organized by Circular Valley, Messe Düsseldorf and Fraunhofer, will for the second time combine a trade fair, specialist conference and networking to create a cross-industry platform for concrete solutions in the field of the circular economy.
Modernisation of the BZB sorting plant in the Basque Country with Stadler
Stadler has modernised the BZB light packaging sorting plant in Amorebieta-Extano, increasing its throughput, level of automation and digitalisation, and strengthening the nearly 25-year collaboration with its Basque partner.
Fiordelisi increases logistics efficiency with Tosca packaging
Fiordelisi has implemented Tosca's reusable foldable Active Lock crates, increasing storage capacity, the number of crates per truck, and reducing transport-related emissions.
