https://www.plastech.biz/en/news · 28.07.2026

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Plastics and packaging industry

EU end-of-life vehicle regulation becomes law

The EU End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation has been published in the Official Journal and will enter into force on 13 August. It introduces mandatory recycled plastic content targets for new vehicle types, design requirements and rules on treatment of end-of-life vehicles.

2026-07-28 automotive

MAAG Group to acquire Cloeren Incorporated

MAAG Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cloeren Incorporated, a US-based manufacturer of extrusion slot dies and feedblocks. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to customary closing conditions.

2026-07-28 extrusion

Wittmann to present full Primus range at Fakuma 2026

Wittmann Group will show the complete Primus product range at Fakuma 2026, covering auxiliaries, robots and the EcoPrimus injection molding machine. The presentation focuses on cost, material and energy efficiency in standard injection molding applications.

2026-07-28 injection moulding

Analyst-Digi beta opens for plastics value chain testing

The Analyst project has launched the beta version of Analyst-Digi, a digital decision-support tool for safer and sustainable-by-design assessments across safety, environmental, social and economic dimensions.

2026-07-28 plastics

Endolys approved for film recycling plant in Darlington

Endolys has secured planning approval for a £125 million plastic film recycling facility in Darlington. The project includes 12 pyrolysis units and is expected to process up to 120,000 tonnes of film per year.

2026-07-28 chemical recycling

Neste fuels Tara Polar Station Arctic expedition

Neste will supply renewable diesel for the Tara Ocean Foundation’s first 18-month drift expedition in the Central Arctic Ocean. The fuel will support power generation, heating and propulsion during the 2026-2027 scientific mission.

2026-07-28 biofuels

Indorama Ventures targets zero landfill waste in the Philippines

Indorama Ventures has launched a Zero Waste to Landfill initiative at PETValue Philippines, its bottle-to-bottle PET recycling site in Cavite. The project includes co-processing non-recyclable caps and labels as alternative fuel in cement manufacturing.

2026-07-27 recycling

ReVentas and KBR form alliance for solvent-based recycling

ReVentas has signed an engineering and licensing alliance agreement with KBR for solvent-based plastics recycling technology. The partnership is intended to accelerate the international deployment of a process that purifies PE and PP waste into pellets with properties close to virgin material.

2026-07-27 recycling

Brands send wider teams to London Packaging Week

London Packaging Week 2026 is seeing broader cross-functional registrations from major brands, reflecting the growing role of collaboration in packaging development across marketing, engineering, procurement and sustainability.

2026-07-27 packagings

Taropak 2026 trade fair returns to Poznań in September

Taropak 2026 will take place on 23–25 September at the Poznań International Fair grounds. The event will be held in parallel with Polagra, covering solutions for packaging, labelling, logistics and automation.

2026-07-24 packagings

KHS receives EcoVadis platinum rating again

KHS received the EcoVadis platinum rating for the second consecutive year. The company improved its score to 89 out of 100 points and maintained its position among the top 1% of highest-rated companies worldwide.

2026-07-24 sustainability

Multivac implements Teamcenter as its central PLM system

Multivac has selected Teamcenter software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio as its strategic PLM system. The solution is intended to connect engineering and manufacturing and support further digitalization of product development and lifecycle management.

2026-07-24 Industry 4.0