Colines announces participation in Plast Alger 2026
Colines announces its presence at Plast Alger 2026 in Algiers, presenting its technological solutions for plastic film extrusion and PVC profiles for refrigeration appliances.
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ALPLA starts packaging production plant in Calamba City
ALPLA has launched its first base plant in the Philippines, expanding its activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Plastic bottles and closures for the beverage industry and other sectors are produced in Calamba City.
Lindner at PRSE 2026: integrated plastics recycling solutions
At the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, Lindner will showcase integrated solutions for plastics recycling, focusing on recyclate quality, energy efficiency and process optimisation along the entire value chain.
Universal Robots advances Physical AI with the UR AI Trainer system
At GTC 2026, Universal Robots presented the UR AI Trainer system developed with Scale AI, enabling imitation learning for robots and creating an integrated data pipeline from the lab to the factory floor.
Sidel strengthens its presence in West Africa at Agrofood Nigeria 2026
At Agrofood Nigeria 2026 in Lagos, Sidel will present its PET packaging solutions and local service support, highlighting the importance of its new office in Nigeria for customers across West Africa.
Dr. Boy reviews its participation in Mecspe 2026
Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG and its Italian distributor ST.A.TE Technologies positively assess their participation in Mecspe 2026 in Bologna, presenting the Boy 80 Electric injection moulding machine in a medical application.
X-Rite Pantone presents solutions for digital color management
X-Rite Pantone will showcase at MAX and the American Coatings Show integrated solutions for color measurement, specification and quality control that support standardization and automation in modern manufacturing.
Registration for AMI Compounding & Recycling Expo 2026 now open
AMI has opened free registration for the Compounding & Recycling Expo, which will take place on 23–24 September 2026 at Messe Frankfurt. The event focuses on the growing interconnection between polymer compounding and recycling.
Start-up Zone at interpack 2026: 22 young companies
At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, a Start-up Zone will feature 22 young companies from eight countries presenting solutions for processing and packaging, focusing on sustainability, digitalisation and new business models.
New executive board structure and CEO change at Krones
The supervisory board of Krones has appointed Thomas Ricker as new CEO as of June 2026 and approved a reorganisation of the executive board structure aimed at achieving the company’s medium-term targets by 2028.
L9 World Label Competition Best of the Best Awards 2025
The L9 World Label Association has announced the winners of the Best of the Best 2025 competition. An international jury distinguished labels in five main printing technology categories, from flexography to digital printing.
BW Packaging presents machinery lineup for Interpack 2026
At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, BW Packaging will present an integrated portfolio of packaging machinery, including solutions for bagging, filling, closing, labeling and end-of-line automation.
