Zahoransky USA is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The company, which developed from a sales representation into an independent subsidiary with service and spare parts operations, is summarizing the growth of its presence in the USA and Canada.
The organizers of TaipeiPlas 2026 have opened exhibitor applications and online visitor registration. The event will take place on September 15 to 19, 2026, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center and will focus on smart manufacturing, innovative materials, and sustainability.
According to data presented by Amaplast, turnover in the Italian plastics and rubber machinery, equipment and moulds industry fell by 4.2% in 2025 to EUR 4.62 billion. Exports, which accounted for 73% of sales, decreased by 5% after four years of growth.
Digitalizing color management helps reduce the number of physical samples, shorten the color approval process, cut production waste, and limit the need to transport samples between suppliers and customers.
Sikora has announced a change in the position of chief executive officer. From July 1, 2026, Alaaddin Aydin will assume operational responsibility as CEO, while Dr. Christian Frank will focus on strategic activities and growth initiatives.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has appointed Vincita Plastik Makinaları as its new sales agent in Turkey. The Istanbul-based company will be responsible for sales and service support for injection moulding machines and related technologies.
The joint user conferences organised by Hasco and Cimatron in Italy focused on ways to streamline design processes in toolmaking. Participants learned about practical solutions related to the use of component databases and CAD/CAM software.
Rajoo Engineers has completed a major upgrade of the Shree Yantralaya facility, its machine shop in Rajkot. The investment is intended to increase the precision, consistency and productivity of manufacturing components for extrusion systems.
The first edition of MaTec 2026 ended at Fiera Milano in Rho with a positive reception from both exhibitors and visitors. The joint platform brought together Plast, Xylexpo and the Composites Future event.
Preparations for K 2028 in Düsseldorf began at the inaugural meeting of the Exhibitor Advisory Board. Dr Axel von Wiedersperg of Brückner Group SE was unanimously elected chairman.
Rajoo Bausano has introduced a technology for producing three-layer PP Silent pipes intended for modern infrastructure and drainage systems in high-rise buildings. The solution is designed to combine noise reduction with high mechanical strength and dimensional stability.
Plast 2026 will be part of The Innovation Alliance project, bringing together Italy's leading trade fairs for processing machinery. According to the organisers, the sector covered by the initiative reached a combined value of EUR 26 billion in 2025.
