At Chinaplas 2026, Haitian International will present the new MA5/Ultra injection molding machine based on the MA5 platform. The company points to higher precision, faster system response, lower energy consumption and expanded digital functions.
Bekum is introducing the fully electric SmartLine series for extrusion blow moulding. The manufacturer states, among other things, a 30% reduction in machine investment and up to 20% lower energy consumption thanks to optimized drives and HiPEx extruders.
Coperion has introduced changes to the EGR eccentric pelletizer used with the two-stage Kombiplast compounding system. The upgrade is intended to improve pellet quality when processing temperature- and shear-sensitive plastics while reducing energy consumption.
Refresco has installed the first Sidel Swing Evo tunnel pasteuriser in Italy at its Sulmona plant, increasing operational performance and the efficiency of energy and water use.
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.
