The Łukasiewicz Research Network and the Qemetica Group have entered into a strategic partnership covering the development of chemical technologies supporting the energy transition and the circular economy, as well as dual-use solutions for defence.
The rapid growth of the new energy market is increasing demand for specialized plastics and rubbers. These materials are becoming a key element in photovoltaics, wind power, hydrogen technologies and advanced processing technologies.
Husky is developing integrated Hylectric and Hypersync packaging molding platforms that combine injection molding machines, hot runners and mold control into one plastics processing system. These solutions target high productivity, energy efficiency and the processing of recyclates and bio-based materials.
From 2025, EU countries will have to collect used textiles and clothing separately, which increases the need for efficient recycling processes and shredding technology for the production of refuse-derived fuels.
Rising energy costs and declining competitiveness of the European plastics industry threaten the EU's strategic sectors and the region's production autonomy.
Barmag's eFK EvoSmart texturing machine, unveiled at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, is gaining wide adoption among yarn producers thanks to reduced energy consumption and lower maintenance requirements.
A 379.47 kWp photovoltaic system financed by employee cooperative MaGeno-Solar eG has been commissioned at the KHS plant in Worms. The system is expected to supply around 342,000 kWh of electricity per year and reduce CO2 emissions by about 236 metric tons annually.
Bomat Energiesysteme has expanded its corrosion‑resistant heat exchanger range for biogas and sewage gas CHP units from 150 to 1,500 kW, using polymer composite tubes to enable both heat recovery and fuel‑saving retrofits with lower emissions.
Boy Schweiz will present the new Boy 35 Electric injection moulding machine and the compact Boy XS E at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, highlighting compact, precise and energy-efficient solutions for Swiss processors.
Sidel reviews the launch of its EvoBLOW Laser technology following the drinktec trade fair, highlighting energy savings, simplified operation and alignment with the company’s innovation culture.
Stadler Anlagenbau and Ecourbis Ambiental will build UTM Leste, a highly automated municipal solid waste treatment plant in São Paulo that will combine European engineering with Brazilian operating conditions to increase material recovery, RDF production and biogas feedstock.
Hennecke Group will showcase metering technology and system solutions for polyurethane processing at Putech Eurasia, held on 26–28 November 2025 in the Istanbul Expo Center, Hall 6, Booth B-230.
