The global plastic enclosures market reached USD 7.1 billion in 2024 and, according to Growth Market Reports, is expected to grow at 5.2% annually between 2025 and 2033 to USD 11.3 billion, mainly driven by applications in electronics, industrial automation and telecommunications.
Italian company Almeda has built its fresh-cut logistics from the outset on Tosca’s reusable packaging system, integrating RPC crates across the entire supply chain and combining operational efficiency with circular economy requirements.
Polytives has developed the bFI A 3745 process additive based on hyperbranched PMMA, which significantly improves flowability and processing efficiency of Plexiglas-type PMMA compounds while maintaining their optical properties and long-term stability.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Guangzhou, ALBIS will present its material portfolio and application know-how, focusing on healthcare, electromobility and new energy, highlighting the importance of the Asian market for the company’s development.
Ampacet, a global leader in masterbatch solutions, will present a comprehensive portfolio of innovative technologies designed to enhance the quality, performance and recyclability of plastics at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026 in Amsterdam (Booth L70).
The Arburg Newcomer Awards 2026 were presented at the company’s Vocational Training Center in Lossburg. The company recognised five students from partner schools in the Black Forest region for outstanding achievements and activities in MINT subjects.
Klöckner Pentaplast and GranTerre received the Italian Best Packaging Award for a jointly developed rigid mono-material PET packaging for sliced meats, combining high recycled content with full recyclability and performance comparable to multilayer barrier structures.
Amcor is introducing an improved, lighter version of its best-selling UniPak 1 kg tub for dairy products, reducing polypropylene usage while maintaining the required strength, functionality and compatibility with existing filling lines.
The Polish Union of Plastics Converters highlights the increasing pressure on the European plastics supply chain, driven by geopolitical tensions and rising energy and polymer prices, which threatens the stability of the domestic converting sector.
Evosys Laser and Schaeffler Special Machinery are forming a joint sales team for the eastern United States, providing integrated, automated production solutions for the medical device industry based on laser plastic welding.
K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG is introducing high-performance Zypeek PEEK plastics from Jilin Joinature Polymer Co., Ltd. to the European market, expanding its range of materials for the most demanding applications.
On 20–21 May 2026, the 13th Interzero Environmental Conference will be held at the Grand Hotel in Łódź, focusing on the impact of new EU regulations on waste management, recycling, packaging and e-commerce.
