Engel introduced the tie-bar-less victory electric injection moulding machine at K 2025, combining electric drives with a redesigned clamping unit. The model targets higher precision, energy efficiency and flexible mould-space utilisation in the clamping force range above 1,300 kN.
Sidel has opened an office in Lagos that will serve as a regional hub for project management, engineering and service for customers in West Africa. The aim is to support the development of sustainable packaging and strengthen the company’s presence in the region.
At K 2025, Arburg introduced the electric Allrounder Trend for standard injection moulding and presented multiple high-end applications developed with partners. The stand also featured the arburgGREENworld pavilion focusing on circular economy topics.
ENGEL outlines regional demand trends, expects revenue to ease by about 7 percent to 1.4 billion euros this year, and emphasizes customer-focused innovation and its two-brand strategy ahead of K.
igus has introduced the complete drylin SLX-8060 linear axis with a dryspin lead screw drive, designed for rapid integration with aluminum profiles and loads up to 600 kg. The solution targets applications in logistics, robotics, and production cells in the packaging industry.
At K 2025, Haitian International will show the fully electric vertical MDVR100S8500 from Niigata Machinery. The exhibit will mold a PMMA telescope tube in a 40 s cycle and highlight features such as wide-platen clamping, a high-speed rotary table and digital process control.
At K 2025,EREMA will introduce Volex, a water-stripping solution for single-screw extrusion that targets higher degassing in post-consumer recycling. The system reports up to 40 percent lower VOCs versus Intarema TVEplus standard degassing and up to 75 percent versus input material in accordance with VDA 277.
Davis-Standard is executing a company-wide transformation focused on customer service, digital manufacturing, and R&D reinvestment, including a new Customer Response Center and upgrades to its Extrusion Center of Excellence.
Mold-Masters will present new hot runner and control solutions at K-Show 2025, highlighting small-part production innovations developed with Primaform and a redesigned Dexa side gate system.
Nordson BKG GmbH introduced new high-throughput sizes for its PolyNeo melt pump line at K 2025. The pumps support up to 20 tons per hour and feature advanced heating for precise thermal control, aiming to cut waste and energy use while maintaining consistent melt quality.
MachinePoint data indicate a volatile secondary market for extrusion-blow molding machines between 2018 and 2025, with demand concentrated on select brands and machine sizes while supply remains fragmented. Regional patterns show Europe as the dominant source and persistent mismatches elsewhere.
Krones AG has received the German Sustainability Award in the "Machinery manufacturing companies" category. The jury cited the firm's consistent, long-term sustainability strategy, highlighting energy-efficient machinery and the enviro product series launched more than a decade ago.
