Kompozyt-Expo 2026 trade fair: a platform for composite technologies
On 7–8 October 2026, the 14th edition of the Kompozyt-Expo trade fair, one of Poland's key events dedicated to composite materials and technologies, will take place in Krakow.
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Lightweight and recyclable beverage packaging at interpack 2026
Beverage producers are accelerating lightweighting, barrier development and recyclability improvements for PET bottles, cans and cartons. These solutions will be showcased at interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf.
KraussMaffei Extrusion reviews Tire Technology Expo 2026
After three days at Tire Technology Expo 2026 in Hanover, KraussMaffei Extrusion reports strong interest in technologies for precise and efficient extrusion of tire components and a growing importance of modernizing existing lines.
Formnext 2026 with strong support from the global AM industry
By early March 2026, 527 exhibitors from 34 countries had already registered for Formnext 2026, with 64.5 percent coming from outside Germany. The Frankfurt trade fair remains a key platform for the global 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing market.
Interpack 2026: key event for processing and packaging
From 7 to 13 May 2026, interpack 2026, the world’s largest event for the processing and packaging industry, will take place in Düsseldorf, focusing on smart manufacturing, innovative materials and future skills.
Petcore Europe Thermoforms Conference 2026: registration open
Petcore Europe has opened registration for the Thermoforms Conference 2026, to be held on 18–19 June in Valencia. The event will focus on practical aspects of PET tray recycling and alignment with PPWR requirements.
Tenth edition of plast & printpack alger in 2026
From 30 March to 1 April 2026, the tenth edition of plast & printpack alger will take place in Algiers, bringing together more than 280 exhibitors from 22 countries and focusing on sustainable technologies for the plastics, printing and packaging industries in the Maghreb region.
Sikora presents new measuring systems at wire 2026
At wire 2026 in Düsseldorf, Sikora will present its complete portfolio of systems for quality control and cost optimization in cable production, including new measuring heads, X-ray systems, solutions for pellet purity inspection and software for monitoring process stability.
Arburg wins four Product of the Year 2026 awards
Arburg received four distinctions in the “Product of the Year 2026” competition organised by the magazines PolyFormNEXT and Industrial Production, recognising two machines and two cooperative projects in plastics processing.
New silicone additives from Wacker for composites at JEC World 2026
At JEC World 2026, Wacker is presenting the new impact modifiers Genioperl W37 and W38 for thermosetting resins and the silicone compound Powersil Resin 710 for manufacturing components in thermal class R.
Poly-clip System at Interpack 2026: less packaging, higher efficiency
At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Poly-clip System will present clip-based packaging systems as an efficient, scalable and more resource-saving alternative to traditional packaging formats for multiple industries, from food to industrial applications.
Delta Tecnic at Plastics & Rubber 2026 with solutions for processors
At Plastics & Rubber 2026 in Barcelona, Delta Tecnic will present a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for plastics processors, including masterbatches, technical additives and specialty pigments, as well as its participation in the TechFocus conference program.
