Change in the managing director position at ENGEL Polska
ENGEL Polska announced a change in the managing director position. After 16 years, Piotr Nachiło stepped down and was succeeded by Benjamin Lettner.
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KHS expands ConnectApp Guide for maintenance management
KHS has expanded the functions of its ConnectApp Guide application supporting machine servicing and maintenance in beverage plants. The new features include dynamic, usage-based maintenance intervals and the integration of bills of materials.
Sumitomo Demag confirms participation in Fakuma 2026
Sumitomo Demag has announced its participation in Fakuma 2026. At a joint stand with partners, the company will present two fully electric IntElect injection moulding machines for consumer and packaging applications.
Chinaplas 2026, PiFA strengthens its presence in Asia
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, the PiFA association expanded its presence in Asia and highlighted the importance of a fact-based debate on plastics. The event also showed the rapid pace of implementation of automation, AI, and circular economy solutions.
ENGEL Spain premieres at Equiplast 2026
At Equiplast 2026, ENGEL Spain is presenting four integrated injection moulding applications for the Spanish market, covering the production of decorated parts, caps, thin-wall packaging and large mouldings. The exhibits are accompanied by a presentation of digital process support systems and AI-based tools.
Wittmann to present automation and granulator at Kuteno 2026
At Kuteno 2026, Wittmann will present the compact FlexCell plus automation cell and the S-Max granulator for in-line recycling. Both solutions are intended to support savings in space, material, energy and time in injection molding processing.
Robobox SynFlow: robotics for container distribution
Krones has introduced the Robobox SynFlow system, which uses delta robots to distribute containers upstream of the packer. The solution is designed to stabilise lane feeding, reduce manual interventions and lower the line footprint.
GEA PowerPak 5000 - a new thermoformer for food packaging
GEA introduces the PowerPak 5000 thermoformer for mid-range food packaging applications. The machine is intended to support multiple packaging formats, offer scalable automation, and provide readiness for connectivity and condition monitoring.
ENGEL at Interplas 2026: integrated production solutions
At Interplas 2026 in Birmingham, the ENGEL Group will present solutions for series plastics processing, including all-electric injection moulding machines, digital process assistance systems, as well as automation concepts and in-mould surface finishing.
Interpack 2026 to expand the interpack TV Live programme
Interpack 2026 announces the continuation and expansion of the interpack TV Live format, produced in the trade fair TV studio and online. The programme is set to include talks, analyses and panels on market developments, regulation and technological solutions for the processing and packaging industry.
Kontron eSystems implements integrated injection molding cells
Kontron eSystems has started up five new injection molding cells in Leipzig supplied by Wittmann, including two lines with an IMD process. The investment is intended to support the production of wall box housings with demanding surface requirements and short cycle times.
ENGEL at Plastpol 2026, stabilising injection moulding processes
At Plastpol 2026 in Kielce, the ENGEL Group will present integrated injection moulding solutions supported by digital systems. The company highlights process stabilisation, scrap reduction and improved OEE enabled by data analysis and real-time control functions.
