Rising virgin polymer prices and mandatory recycled-content targets for packaging by 2030 are increasing pressure on processors. Gneuss outlines retrofit concepts intended to enable stable processing of recyclates on existing extrusion lines.
Plas Mec announces it will present solutions for mixing powders and PVC dry blends at Plast 2026 in Milan. The company highlights, among others, the Combimix-Hc system and the Trr mixer with interchangeable containers.
Wittmann Group is changing its management structure, consolidating the injection molding machines division and the automation and auxiliary equipment division under the joint leadership of the owners effective May 1, 2026. Rainer Weingraber will leave the group at the end of April.
Dr. Boy announces a presentation of selected injection moulding machines at Kuteno 2026 in Bad Salzuflen. The stand is set to feature the XS E and 35 Electric models, with an additional machine shown at partner OPM’s booth.
Erema states it provides a consistent global service standard for users of its recycling systems worldwide. The company bases it on a technician network active in around 60 countries, regular training in Ansfelden, and the BluPort digital tools.
At Elmia Polymer 2026, the Wittmann Group will present an integrated production cell for manufacturing polypropylene plant pots. The demonstration will focus on material, energy and cost efficiency, including the processing of both virgin material and recyclate.
Moretto has launched the Moretto in Motion 2026 tour, under which it presents technologies for plastics processing directly at customers' sites. One of the stops will be an event in Bydgoszcz, scheduled for 15 April.
At Plastpol 2026 in Kielce, Wittmann will present a complete injection moulding cell featuring the new EcoPrimus 100/525 B8X all-electric injection moulding machine, a linear robot, and peripheral equipment for processing virgin, recycled and WPC materials.
At PRS Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, Vecoplan will present its plastics cleaning solutions, with a particular focus on dry cleaning technology integrated into complete recycling lines.
Moretto is launching the Moretto in Motion 2026 tour, a mobile technology showcase for the plastics processing industry, held directly at customers’ plants in Italy and across Europe.
The Symas and Maintenance trade fairs in Krakow are key events for the bulk materials processing industry and the maintenance sector. Technologies supporting the efficiency and safety of modern production plants are presented in one place.
Movacolor introduces the MCS Continuous Loss-in-Weight Blender, developed for fast dosing adjustment in extrusion processes with rapidly changing throughput, including filament yarn production.
