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Boy 35 Electric debuts at Swiss Plastics Expo in Lucerne

Boy 35 Electric debuts at Swiss Plastics Expo in Lucerne

Boy Schweiz will present the new Boy 35 Electric injection moulding machine and the compact Boy XS E at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, highlighting compact, precise and energy-efficient solutions for Swiss processors.

MAS launches iQonicTwin HyperPET for food‑grade PET recycling

MAS launches iQonicTwin HyperPET for food‑grade PET recycling

MAS has introduced the iQonicTwin HyperPET solution, combining a co-rotating conical twin-screw extruder with an infrared and vacuum-based SSP process to produce food-grade rPET with stable IV, low acetaldehyde content and reduced energy consumption.

Sidel’s EvoBLOW Laser after drinktec trade fair

Sidel’s EvoBLOW Laser after drinktec trade fair

Sidel reviews the launch of its EvoBLOW Laser technology following the drinktec trade fair, highlighting energy savings, simplified operation and alignment with the company’s innovation culture.

ENGEL launches clearmelt competence center for PUR flooding

ENGEL launches clearmelt competence center for PUR flooding

ENGEL has established a clearmelt competence center to support customers worldwide in implementing polyurethane flooding processes for high-quality plastic surfaces, offering integrated project management from concept to series production.

Xenia develops conductive composites for chemical industry

Xenia develops conductive composites for chemical industry

Xenia has introduced a portfolio of reinforced thermoplastic composites based on HDPE, PP and PVDF, formulated for chemically aggressive media, elevated temperatures and ATEX-classified environments in the chemical process industry.

Reinholds project targets PE-Al recycling from Tetra Pak

Reinholds project targets PE-Al recycling from Tetra Pak

The Reinholds project unites Alta Scuola Politecnica, Greenchemicals and industrial partners to investigate conversion of the PE-Al fraction from Tetra Pak packaging into aluminium hydroxide for use as a halogen-free flame retardant.

Intelligent packaging for bakery products at interpack 2026

Intelligent packaging for bakery products at interpack 2026

The bakery industry is rapidly adopting sustainable materials, robotics and AI-based quality control to optimise packaging of bread, pastries and biscuits. Interpack 2026 will showcase how these solutions combine product protection, efficiency and flexibility.

Syensqo wins SPE Innovation Awards 2025

Syensqo wins SPE Innovation Awards 2025

Syensqo has received the 2025 Society of Plastics Engineers Innovation Award in the Materials Category for the first use of its Tecnoflon FKM NFS non-fluorosurfactant fluoroelastomer in an automotive PCV valve O-ring application.