At PlastIndia 2026 in New Delhi, Coperion will present systems and components for plastics compounding, recycling and polyolefin manufacturing, focusing on efficient operation, high product quality and resource-conscious processing.
The Plastex 2026 technical conference in Cairo will bring together more than 50 speakers from industry and research to present new technologies, case studies and developments in plastics and rubber processing, with a strong focus on recycling, materials performance and circular economy.
Injection moulding process efficiency largely depends on the performance of the cooling system. To optimise changeover times (SMED) and minimise failures, maintenance departments are increasingly replacing traditional hose clamps with self-gripping systems.
At Pharmapack 2026 Sanner will present a new tethered cap solution for effervescent tablet packaging and highlight its expanded global CDMO capabilities following recent acquisitions and site investments.
Turkish company Ozer has upgraded its polypropylene bubble guard board extrusion line from Colines with a retrofit package designed to improve efficiency and broaden the range of alveolar sheet products.
Feddersen Group is establishing a new competence centre in Bredasten, Värnamo, that will double its current footprint and consolidate Nordic activities from raw materials to machinery, automation and circular solutions under one roof.
Envalior, General Motors and Schaeffler have received the 2025 SPE Automotive Innovation Award in the powertrain category for an ultra-thin wall electronic throttle control actuator gear made from Stanyl PA46, combining weight and cost reduction with increased stiffness and wear resistance.
Borealis and Borouge have launched Recleo, a global brand for mechanically recycled polyolefins combining post-industrial and post-consumer grades in a single cost-effective portfolio for a wide range of applications.
EU Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 tightens requirements for recycled plastics in food contact applications, creating significant compliance and traceability challenges for non-EU recyclers seeking access to the European market.
MOL Group’s lubricant subsidiary MOL-LUB has introduced a Bag-in-Box packaging system for selected lubricants and engine oils, cutting plastic use by up to 80 percent compared to conventional 20‑liter canisters and reducing waste volume twelvefold.
At the 6th Techco Forum in Warsaw, representatives of the chemical industry and public administration highlighted the need for coherent regulation, predictable investment conditions and protection of the competitiveness of the European industry in the context of the energy and climate transition.
weeeSwiss Technology AG, part of the Stadler Group, outlines how rising e‑waste volumes, stricter regulations and demand for high‑purity recyclates are reshaping the global WEEE market, driving investments in advanced processing, safety systems and domestic treatment capacity.
