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Mondi developed bumper packaging with Ovoko

Mondi developed bumper packaging with Ovoko

Mondi and Ovoko have implemented a corrugated packaging solution for transporting car bumpers sold in e-commerce. According to the companies, the new packaging improves product protection and reduces unit packaging costs by up to 42%.

Omya expands Elastollan TPU distribution with BASF

Omya expands Elastollan TPU distribution with BASF

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution is expanding its cooperation with BASF in the distribution of Elastollan TPU. The new agreement will cover France, Switzerland, North Africa, Israel and the Middle East from July 1, 2026.

Aluminium Tech Expo 2026 to debut in Nadarzyn

Aluminium Tech Expo 2026 to debut in Nadarzyn

In June 2026, the first edition of Aluminium Tech Expo, a trade fair dedicated to aluminium processing technologies for industry and construction, will take place at Ptak Warsaw Expo. The event will be accompanied by an industry conference focused on innovations in the aluminium sector.

DOMO and RadiciGroup create a global compounder

DOMO and RadiciGroup create a global compounder

The completion of the transaction involving DOMO Engineered Materials opens the way for integration with RadiciGroup businesses acquired by Lone Star Funds. The emerging platform is intended to operate as a global, independent compounder serving multiple end markets.

Kraiburg TPE announces participation in Plast 2026

Kraiburg TPE announces participation in Plast 2026

Kraiburg TPE confirms its presence at Plast 2026 in Milan. The company intends to use the event to present the full scope of its product and service portfolio, with particular emphasis on sustainability and recycling.

Polykemi opens an office in Thailand

Polykemi opens an office in Thailand

Polykemi Group has established Polykemi (Thailand) Co. Ltd. and opened a local office in Rayong. The company will serve the market from its plant in Kunshan, China, while also evaluating the future possibility of setting up plastics compounding production in Thailand.

ENGEL at Interplas 2026: integrated production solutions

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.

Kontron eSystems implements integrated injection molding cells

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.