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Tenth edition of plast & printpack alger in 2026

Tenth edition of plast & printpack alger in 2026

From 30 March to 1 April 2026, the tenth edition of plast & printpack alger will take place in Algiers, bringing together more than 280 exhibitors from 22 countries and focusing on sustainable technologies for the plastics, printing and packaging industries in the Maghreb region.

Sikora presents new measuring systems at wire 2026

Sikora presents new measuring systems at wire 2026

At wire 2026 in Düsseldorf, Sikora will present its complete portfolio of systems for quality control and cost optimization in cable production, including new measuring heads, X-ray systems, solutions for pellet purity inspection and software for monitoring process stability.

Arburg wins four Product of the Year 2026 awards

Arburg wins four Product of the Year 2026 awards

Arburg received four distinctions in the “Product of the Year 2026” competition organised by the magazines PolyFormNEXT and Industrial Production, recognising two machines and two cooperative projects in plastics processing.

Amcor gains UN certification for containers with 50% PCR

Amcor gains UN certification for containers with 50% PCR

Amcor has received UN certification for 5.5 l and 5.8 l industrial containers with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic, manufactured at its Pamplona plant. The solution supports safe packaging of hazardous substances and compliance with EU regulatory requirements.

Delta Tecnic at Plastics & Rubber 2026 with solutions for processors

Delta Tecnic at Plastics & Rubber 2026 with solutions for processors

At Plastics & Rubber 2026 in Barcelona, Delta Tecnic will present a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for plastics processors, including masterbatches, technical additives and specialty pigments, as well as its participation in the TechFocus conference program.

Ten years of Gabriel-Chemie Ibérica on the masterbatch market

Ten years of Gabriel-Chemie Ibérica on the masterbatch market

Gabriel-Chemie Ibérica reviews its first ten years of operations, focusing on the development of its production site, the strengthening of customer relations and integration within the international network of the Gabriel-Chemie Group.

PET bottles in the wine segment: new target groups and benefits

PET bottles in the wine segment: new target groups and benefits

Lightweight, recyclable packaging is gaining importance in the wine segment. The example of the Nordic market and PET bottles with high recycled content shows that such solutions can facilitate access to new consumer groups and reduce the carbon footprint.

KHS presents integrated line and packaging systems at interpack

KHS presents integrated line and packaging systems at interpack

At interpack in Düsseldorf, the KHS Group will present integrated solutions from packaging to complete lines, including the Innopack Kisters Advanced machine with the new resource-saving BottleClip cardboard handle and the innovative PET bottles KHS Supreme and KHS Premium Lite.