The anniversary edition of Plast 2026 in Milan brought together more than 1,000 exhibitors from 45 countries and featured an extensive conference programme. The event reflected the sector’s current condition and the main directions in technology, recycling and digitalisation.
Donaldson is expanding the use of its iCue Connected Technology to filtration equipment for compressed air, industrial gases and hydraulic fluids. The system is intended to support equipment monitoring, service planning and longer operating life.
Gerresheimer is launching two automated pallet warehouses in Peachtree City supplied by Mecalux. The investment is intended to increase the efficiency, precision and safety of medical products logistics in the North American market.
In response to EU Regulation 2024/3190, igus has developed the iglidur A351 material for machine components that come into contact with food. The material is free of BPA and BPS, complies with FDA requirements, and is available in several processing forms.
MAAG has presented a new generation of the M²-USG underwater strand pelletizing system. The solution is intended to increase process stability, throughput and pellet quality while reducing downtime and operating costs.
Lindner Washtech has partnered with Indian company Srichakra Polyplast to supply two advanced washing lines for processing post-consumer film and rigid plastic waste. The project is intended to increase the supply of high-quality PCR recyclates on the Indian market.
At ProPak Asia 2026, Husky is presenting solutions for packaging producers in Southeast Asia, focusing on production efficiency, conversion costs, rPET use and sustainability requirements.
Plastpol 2026 and Plastivision India have entered into a strategic agreement on trade fair cooperation, technology exchange and the development of industrial relations between Europe and India. The initiative includes reciprocal pavilions at both events.
At Plast 2026 in Milan, Uniloy will present the fully electric UCS 14.ED continuous extrusion blow molding machine. The booth will also feature new solutions for quality control, remote diagnostics and PCR material processing.
At Kuteno 2026, Deckerform will present its portfolio covering product development, mould making and system solutions. The exhibit will be based on two customer projects and on fully electric injection moulding machines from Toyo Europe.
Smart Mold, a company affiliated with Sirmax Group, will present Aria at Plast 2026, an AI-based system supporting injection molding process setup. The solution is intended to reduce the number of setup trials and the level of scrap during production start-up.
Targi w Krakowie has announced a series of industrial events to be held at EXPO Kraków in autumn 2026. The promotional campaign highlights the combination of technology, industry and relationships between market participants.
