SACMI acquires majority stake in Groupe Emballage Technologies
SACMI acquires a 65% stake in the French Groupe Emballage Technologies, strengthening its position in the food packaging sector and its presence in the French and other markets.
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Wittmann Group at Plastindia 2026: efficiency in medical and packaging applications
Wittmann Group will present at Plastindia 2026 in New Delhi solutions focused on saving energy, material, time and space, including a MicroPower cell for medical micro injection molding, temperature control systems, recycling granulators and the new Primus 118 robot.
Food Africa and pacprocess MEA 2025 record high attendance
Food Africa and pacprocess MEA 2025 in Cairo attracted a record 37,000 visitors and around 1,200 exhibitors, confirming Egypt’s role as a business hub for Africa and the MEA region.
Wittmann doubles capacity in Kunshan and starts molding machine production
The Wittmann Group has opened its expanded plant in Kunshan, where, in addition to robots and auxiliaries, it will locally produce all-electric EcoPrimus 100 injection molding machines for the Chinese and Asian markets.
RePlast Eurasia 2026 focuses the recycling sector in Istanbul
RePlast Eurasia 2026, a trade fair dedicated to plastics and fiber recycling, will take place on 26–28 March 2026 at the Tüyap Center in Istanbul, combining a technology exhibition with the PAGÇEV conference and plastics recycling awards.
Finat ELF 2025: label market under regulatory and market change
At the European Label Forum 2025, Finat experts and industry representatives discussed how economic, consumer and regulatory changes are reshaping the label market and outlined innovation directions in materials and packaging design.
EPBP launches consultation on Design for Circularity guidelines
The European PET Bottle Platform has launched a two-month industry consultation on Design for Circularity guidelines for PET bottles, representing an evolution beyond current Design for Recyclability principles.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and Mapag to show medical cell at Swiss Plastics Expo
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and Mapag Maschinen AG will present a fully electric IntElect S injection moulding cell with real-time quality prediction for insulin cap production at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026, highlighting automation, digital connectivity and MES integration.
BOY showcases LSR injection moulding at Plastindia 2026
At Plastindia 2026 in New Delhi, BOY and its Indian representative Karan Engineering Co. will present an LSR application on a BOY 50 E injection moulding machine, highlighting high-precision processing of liquid silicone rubber for automotive and electronics components.
Arburg presents new Allrounder Trend at Plastec West 2026
At Plastec West 2026 in Anaheim, Arburg will introduce its new Allrounder Trend electric injection moulding machine concept to the US market, focusing on fast setup, easy operation and integrated automation and digitalisation.
ENGEL showcases inject AI at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026
At Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, ENGEL will present its inject AI framework and the world’s first autonomous injection moulding cell, targeting the Swiss precision market’s requirements for zero-defect production, efficiency and skills shortage mitigation.
Pacprocess MEA to be rebranded as interpack MEA from 2026
Pacprocess MEA will operate under the interpack MEA name from 2026, strengthening its role within the interpack alliance and its positioning as a regional hub for processing and packaging in the Middle East and Africa.
