At Plast 2026, Amut will present solutions for plastics extrusion and recycling, including the rPO pelletizing line and digital tools for predictive maintenance and production data analysis.
At ProPak Asia 2026, Sidel will present production line technologies, digital solutions and packaging production systems. The showcase will include EvoBLOW Laser, Aseptic Predis X4 and the Synergy low-pressure PET blowing kit.
After interpack 2026, the organisers published an event summary together with comments from company and industry association representatives. The statements focused mainly on automation, materials, digitalisation, the PPWR and the raw materials situation.
From 1 June 2026, Artur Metzler will assume the role of Managing Director of Arburg Polska. Having been with the company since 2005, the sales and service expert is expected to continue the company’s development in the Polish market for injection moulding machines and automation solutions.
The organisers of Plast 2026 have presented the event's conference programme. The agenda covers industrial competitiveness, the circular economy, recycling, processing, regulations and digitalisation.
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.
R-Cycle and Tilisco will present the PPWR Compliance Compass at Interpack. The SaaS tool uses artificial intelligence for packaging data aggregation, gap analysis and preparation of declarations of conformity with PPWR requirements.
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.
Hellweg Maschinenbau announces that at PRS Europe in Amsterdam it will present new solutions for energy-efficient grinders for plastics recycling, including developments in wet grinding and digital process control modules.
From April 20–26, Haitian will hold the Three-City Open Week, combining visits in Ningbo, its presence at Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, and showcases at the Medical Application Technology Center in Suzhou. The format is intended to show how manufacturing, solutions and application know-how are connected.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Arburg presented the Asian premiere of its all-electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines featuring the new Gestica lite control system. The booth also showcased automated production cells and solutions for digitalisation and the smart factory.
Syensqo has announced a new phase of its collaboration with Microsoft aimed at scaling proven agentic AI use cases across research and innovation, sales, and commercial operations. The company points to measurable gains in speed, costs, and innovation outcomes.
