Petcore Europe has opened submissions for an innovation session during Thermoforms Conference 2026. The organisation is seeking projects that support the circularity of PET thermoforms, recycling and recyclability.
PulPac announced that it has surpassed 500 national patent grants globally in the field of Dry Molded Fiber. The company says the technology is strengthening its position as an industrial fibre forming method with growing market relevance.
Aimplas is leading the Vegancelio project, which aims to convert organic waste into vegan leather made from fungal mycelium and chitosan microcapsules for cosmetic applications. The project is being carried out with industrial partners from the textile and dermocosmetic sectors.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies is expanding its range of water-based barrier and heat seal coatings for paper applications. The solutions are intended to support the design of recyclable packaging in food and non-food sectors.
At Chinaplas 2026, the ENGEL Group will present solutions for the series production of automotive components, focused on reducing part costs, material consumption and investment expenditure. The exhibits will include three applications for the automotive sector.
Sidel has launched an interactive tool for estimating cost savings and greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved through PET packaging optimisation. The application takes into account bottle design changes, labelling and the use of recycled PET, among other factors.
Evonik is expanding its portfolio of tribological materials with VestaKeep Easy Slide 2, designed for slide bearings operating under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. The PEEK-based material can be processed by injection molding and extrusion.
Kraiburg TPE and SaarGummi have developed a TPE material for automotive sealing systems containing about 56% post-consumer and post-industrial recyclates. The solution is intended to maintain the required quality, processing and functional properties.
Aimplas closed 2025 with revenue exceeding EUR 26.7 million, more than 300 R&D&I projects, and growth in the number of client and member companies. The centre also points to the development of laboratory services, training activities and environmental measures.
At Interpack 2026, three halls will concentrate the range of machines, materials and processing and packaging technologies for the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on automation, digitalisation and sustainable packaging.
Xenia Materials introduces the HM Upgrade technology based on high modulus carbon fibres, which increases the stiffness and strength of thermoplastic composites without changing their density, addressing demanding structural applications.
Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products, the world's first edible oil producer to implement Sidel's EvoBLOW Laser technology in a new plant, is combining it with CoboREEL, EvoFilm Stretch and the Evo-ON digital suite.
