Cable management systems in Orex rotomoulding machines
Orex rotomoulding machines use R4 closed cable carriers and igus readychain systems, which reduce cable failure risk in demanding operating conditions and facilitate installation servicing.
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BOY presents LSR application at Plastindia 2026
At Plastindia 2026, BOY and its Indian representative Karan Engineering Co. presented on a BOY 50 E injection moulding machine an application for liquid silicone seals for automotive connectors, attracting strong interest from trade visitors.
Sidel awarded for sustainable solutions in packaging
Sidel received two SEAL Business Sustainability Awards 2026 for its EvoBLOW Laser blow-moulding system and SWING Evo tunnel pasteurizer, awarded in the Sustainable Innovation Award and Sustainable Product Award categories respectively.
Cortizo expands its PVC extrusion line fleet from battenfeld-cincinnati
Spanish profile manufacturer Cortizo has ordered another nine extruders from battenfeld-cincinnati Vienna, increasing the number of PVC extrusion lines to 28. The machine fleet now includes a total of 30 extruders for window and door profile production.
New granulate intake unit for extruders from Hosokawa Alpine
Hosokawa Alpine introduces a newly developed granulate intake unit for extruders, integrating slide valves and a metal separator. The solution simplifies operation, reduces dust contamination and supports consistent film quality.
Lindner at IFAT 2026: new solutions for plastics recycling
At IFAT Munich 2026, Lindner will present new solutions in plant engineering and shredding technology, including the latest Urraco Evo, Merak 2800 and fourth-generation Micromat series, complemented by the Nexus service platform.
Stadler rebuilt the SKN lightweight packaging sorting plant in Bremen
Stadler has completed the reconstruction of the Sortierkontor Nord plant in Bremen after two fires in 2022. The modernised lightweight packaging sorting facility offers enhanced fire safety, a higher level of automation and readiness for automated battery extraction.
Masterbatch extrusion: AF-Color commissions modified FED 26 MTS line
AF-Color, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, has commissioned a modified FED 26 MTS extrusion line in cooperation with Feddem for the development and small-scale production of colour and additive masterbatches. In parallel, the existing FED 43 MTS line was upgraded to ensure process comparability.
Tekniker presents automated metrology system at BIEMH 2026
The Spanish technology center Tekniker will present at BIEMH 2026 a demonstrator combining collaborative robotics, digital metrology and process digitalization, developed in cooperation with Zeiss, Kuka and Schunk.
Hylectric and Hypersync platforms in packaging molding
Husky is developing integrated Hylectric and Hypersync packaging molding platforms that combine injection molding machines, hot runners and mold control into one plastics processing system. These solutions target high productivity, energy efficiency and the processing of recyclates and bio-based materials.
Barmag solutions for efficient DTY fancy yarn production
The growing demand for fancy yarns with differentiated structures is increasing producers’ requirements in terms of precision, reproducibility and energy efficiency. Barmag presents modular DTY solutions and the atmos.io system, focused on stable yarn quality in the premium segment.
Integrated systems for palletizing and stretch film extrusion
NO.EL, a manufacturer of pre-stretch and special application machines for stretch film converting, is developing integrated palletizing systems based on Colines extrusion lines. The aim is to eliminate waste and increase the efficiency of film packaging and converting processes.
