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ThaiNamthip starts up Sidel’s Hydra Ultrasonic washer

ThaiNamthip starts up Sidel’s Hydra Ultrasonic washer

ThaiNamthip has installed a Sidel Hydra Ultrasonic bottle washer at its Pathumthani plant. It is the first installation of this system in Asia, aimed at improving washing performance while reducing the consumption of water, energy and chemicals.

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag strengthens its presence in Turkey

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag strengthens its presence in Turkey

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has appointed Vincita Plastik Makinaları as its new sales agent in Turkey. The Istanbul-based company will be responsible for sales and service support for injection moulding machines and related technologies.

Neumag BCF tests PET recycling in a carpet-to-carpet system

Neumag BCF tests PET recycling in a carpet-to-carpet system

Barmag, in cooperation with industrial and research partners, evaluated the use of 100% recycled PET carpet material for BCF yarn production. The trials confirmed that the material can be fed back into the spinning process without the addition of virgin polymer.

Arburg to present the Allrounder Trend at Interplast 2026

Arburg to present the Allrounder Trend at Interplast 2026

At Interplast 2026 in Brazil, Arburg will present the Allrounder Trend electric injection moulding machine to the local market for the first time. At stand B15, the Allrounder 1800 e Trend will produce 48 PP screw caps live.

Hasco and Cimatron conferences on more efficient design

Hasco and Cimatron conferences on more efficient design

The joint user conferences organised by Hasco and Cimatron in Italy focused on ways to streamline design processes in toolmaking. Participants learned about practical solutions related to the use of component databases and CAD/CAM software.

GreenDot acquires Anviplas Spain and strengthens LDPE recycling

GreenDot acquires Anviplas Spain and strengthens LDPE recycling

GreenDot is expanding its European plastics recycling platform with the Anviplas Spain plant in Navarcles, Catalonia. The move increases LDPE recycling capacity and the availability of high-quality recyclates for European converters and brand owners.

Juniális 2026: Allrounder Trend launched in Hungary

Juniális 2026: Allrounder Trend launched in Hungary

At Juniális 2026 in Budapest, Arburg Hungary presented the new electric Allrounder Trend series to the Hungarian market for the first time. The event also focused on automation, digitalisation and energy efficiency.

Strong interest in Boy at Kuteno 2026

Strong interest in Boy at Kuteno 2026

Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG has summarised its participation at Kuteno 2026 in Bad Salzuflen. The company's stand drew particular interest for the Boy XS E and Boy 35 Electric injection moulding machines demonstrated live in operation.

Hasco expands nozzle and PTFE hose portfolio

Hasco expands nozzle and PTFE hose portfolio

Hasco is introducing a new variant of the Single Shot H6300 nozzle with a head diameter of 25 and expanding its temperature control range with PTFE corrugated hoses for high-temperature applications. Both solutions are intended for use in injection moulds.

Aimplas receives ENAC accreditation for medical device testing

Aimplas receives ENAC accreditation for medical device testing

Aimplas has obtained ENAC accreditation to perform in vitro cytotoxicity testing for medical devices in accordance with UNE-EN ISO 10993-5. This expands the centre's capabilities in assessing the safety and biocompatibility of materials.