Sumitomo (SHI) Demag reports strong results from K 2025 and will pivot its European trade fair activity toward targeted customer events and regional exhibitions, aligning participation more closely with R&D cycles.
MAAG has developed the Duration cutting blade for its strand granulators, targeting abrasive FRP compounds. The VS23 material increases surface hardness by up to 70 percent, extending service life by a factor of 5 to 9 compared to conventional carbide blades.
BOY will showcase the fully electric 50 Electric injection moulding machine at Plast Eurasia 2025 in Istanbul, producing espresso cups live. Together with Polmak Plastik, the company will highlight electromechanical drive technology and energy-efficient machine concepts.
Mammoet has introduced Industrial Solutions, a business offering that consolidates engineering, installation, lifting and transport for large industrial projects across Europe, managed by its German organization. The unit targets sectors including semiconductors, data centers, green chemistry, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, paper and packaging.
KraussMaffei has expanded its portfolio with the fully electric BrightStar press for automated lamination and edge folding in automotive interiors. The platform combines a new electric drive with precise thermal control, modular configuration and 5 to 20 ton variants, alongside a cost-optimized BrightStar Lite.
MaGeno-Solar eG, the KHS employees’ cooperative, received the GenoAward in the Best Newcomer category for its rooftop photovoltaic projects at KHS sites. Two systems are in operation and a third is planned for 2025, supporting KHS’s climate-neutral target for 2050.
The 34th Plast Eurasia Istanbul will run on 3–6 December 2025 at the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, organized by Tüyap Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım A.Ş. in cooperation with the Turkish Plastics Industry Foundation (Pagev). The program spans processing machinery, materials and automation, with Turkish Airlines as official partner.
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Wittmann introduced the Drymax basic 120 mobile dry air dryer, emphasizing energy-efficient dual-cartridge technology, the SmartCare option for stable low dew points, and maintenance-friendly access in a compact design.
Kistler has introduced the NCFQ 2166A high-speed joining system, combining a LinMot linear module with piezoelectric force and acceleration sensing. The turnkey setup targets precise, high-throughput assembly in medical, electronics, semiconductor and automotive applications.
Vecoplan has introduced the Vecoplan Intelligent Detect module, a self-learning vibration system integrated with the Vecoplan Smart Center. The company reports up to 60 percent lower damage risk and reduced delays in shredding operations.
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Sikora reported higher visitor numbers than in 2022 and strong international interest in its measurement, control and sorting systems. The company highlighted technologies for extrusion and materials inspection, aligning with the fair’s "The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible" theme.
"Level Up! Your Advantage" - the Haitian Group presented at K 2025 in Düsseldorf a new generation of machines and solutions combining productivity, flexibility and digital intelligence.