New Hasco locating rings for precise mould attachment
Hasco expands its locating ring portfolio with new variants Z7517/…, Z7526/… and Z7527/… providing precise alignment of injection moulds and increased stability and process reliability.
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Arburg Technology Days 2026: Allrounder Trend and medical focus in the spotlight
More than 3,700 visitors from 44 countries attended the Arburg Technology Days 2026 in Lossburg. The main focus was on the new electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines, medical solutions, automation and digital services along the entire value chain.
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.
BOY injection moulding machines for medical micro parts at Chinaplas
At the Chinaplas trade fair in Shanghai, Dr. Boy will present BOY XS E and BOY 25 E injection moulding machines in applications for precise medical products, including resorbable implants and components of drug delivery systems.
HB-Therm expands distribution in Spain through cooperation with Arburg
From 1 January 2026, Arburg will become the second distributor of HB-Therm's full product range in Spain. The partnership is based on shared quality standards, an extensive sales and service network, and digital integration of temperature control solutions with injection moulding machines.
Meliori expands production of polymer wafer frames for the European chip market
The new company Meliori Polymer Engineering has launched production of reusable polymer semiconductor wafer frames in Croatia, fully based on European suppliers. The plant supports the local chip supply chain and EU sustainability goals.
Change in the position of managing director at KraussMaffei Technologies
KraussMaffei Group has announced a change in the management of KraussMaffei Technologies. As of 31 March 2026, Jörg Stech will step down, and on 1 April 2026 Dirk Musser will take over as managing director.
BOY presents LSR application at Plastindia 2026
At Plastindia 2026, BOY and its Indian representative Karan Engineering Co. presented on a BOY 50 E injection moulding machine an application for liquid silicone seals for automotive connectors, attracting strong interest from trade visitors.
Haidlmair strengthens its portfolio by acquiring TFM
Haidlmair, a manufacturer of high-performance injection moulds, is acquiring TFM from Traun, Upper Austria. The transaction expands the group’s portfolio with smaller injection moulds up to 5 tonnes and increases vertical integration in production.
New managing director at Arburg UK
Following the retirement of Colin Tirel, on 1 December 2025 Steve Thomson, who has worked in the plastics industry since 1991, became managing director of Arburg Ltd. in Warwick. The new head is to support the development of the company's activities in the UK and Irish markets.
Swoboda relies on vertical machines from the Wittmann Group
Swoboda CZ in Jihlava has commissioned a fully automated cell with a Wittmann vertical injection molding machine for the production of switchbox housings, doubling production capacity and improving process stability in the manufacture of complex metal–plastic assemblies.
New Managing Director for Arburg Belgium
As of 1 January 2026, Ben Mechelmans becomes managing director of the Belgian company Arburg N.V. His goal is to further strengthen the company's market position, with a focus on automation, turnkey solutions and digitalisation.
