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New plastics recycling training centre in Mumbai

New plastics recycling training centre in Mumbai

EREMA and AIPMA/AMTEC are launching a new plastics recycling training centre in Mumbai, focused on practical training for operators and supervisors for India’s growing recycling sector.

Ducona expands sauce production with Sidel blow-moulding

Ducona expands sauce production with Sidel blow-moulding

Ducona Holland BV has installed a Sidel SBO 8 EvoBlow blow-moulding machine with preferential heating technology for the production of flat PET containers for sauces, increasing efficiency and reducing material consumption.

AutoRock project: artificial intelligence in extrusion control

AutoRock project: artificial intelligence in extrusion control

In the AutoRock project, SKZ and Fraunhofer IIS are developing an inspection system for extruded profiles using X-ray computed tomography and artificial intelligence, enabling automatic defect detection in real time without interrupting the process.

Grupa Azoty prepares two-stage capital strengthening

Grupa Azoty prepares two-stage capital strengthening

At an Extraordinary General Meeting, Grupa Azoty shareholders approved changes to the capital structure, opening the way to a two-stage financial strengthening of the company through the issuance of new shares.

KraussMaffei Extrusion reviews Tire Technology Expo 2026

KraussMaffei Extrusion reviews Tire Technology Expo 2026

After three days at Tire Technology Expo 2026 in Hanover, KraussMaffei Extrusion reports strong interest in technologies for precise and efficient extrusion of tire components and a growing importance of modernizing existing lines.