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Uniloy to present the electric UCS 14.ED at Plast 2026

Uniloy to present the electric UCS 14.ED at Plast 2026

At Plast 2026 in Milan, Uniloy will present the fully electric UCS 14.ED continuous extrusion blow molding machine. The booth will also feature new solutions for quality control, remote diagnostics and PCR material processing.

KHS expands its barrier technology center in Hamburg

KHS expands its barrier technology center in Hamburg

KHS will invest more than EUR 11 million in a new hall for its barrier technology product center in Hamburg. The facility, covering around 4,300 m2, is scheduled to start operations in spring 2027 and will bring together all Plasmax technology departments under one roof.

Synergy to showcase PET lines at ProPak Asia 2026

Synergy to showcase PET lines at ProPak Asia 2026

At ProPak Asia 2026, Synergy will present integrated PET packaging solutions for the water and soft drinks sector. The portfolio includes the Combi system, the SR 8 blow moulder and digital tools supporting production stability.

Sidel to present lines and packaging machines at interpack 2026

Sidel to present lines and packaging machines at interpack 2026

At interpack 2026, Sidel will present complete production lines and solutions for the food, home care, personal care and beverage sectors. The showcase will focus on the Cermex RoboSELEX system, the RoboAccess_Pal S palletiser, as well as aseptic and PET blow moulding technologies.

Sidel’s EvoBLOW Laser after drinktec trade fair

Sidel’s EvoBLOW Laser after drinktec trade fair

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.

Used extrusion-blow molding market 2018–2025: demand vs supply

Used extrusion-blow molding market 2018–2025: demand vs supply

MachinePoint data indicate a volatile secondary market for extrusion-blow molding machines between 2018 and 2025, with demand concentrated on select brands and machine sizes while supply remains fragmented. Regional patterns show Europe as the dominant source and persistent mismatches elsewhere.

 Management change at Bekum Group

Management change at Bekum Group

The Bekum Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of extrusion blow moulding machines with 300 employees across Germany, Austria, and the USA, announces an important change in its leadership structure.

Krones presents compact version of its Contipure AseptBloc

Krones presents compact version of its Contipure AseptBloc

A sterile process chain from preform sterilisation to sealing - this summarises the principle of the Contipure AseptBloc. A system that has proven its worth: At Krones, almost 90 per cent of aseptic fillers are currently integrated into this block solution.