After a fire halted recycling operations in 2024, Plastika Kosovo has resumed production with a new Lindner Washtech washing line. The plant is designed to double recycling capacity and handle a wider range of input materials.
At Fakuma 2026, Wittmann will present the Drymax basic 120 mobile dry-air dryer with a new 3.5-inch TFT LCD color display. The update is intended to simplify operation and improve process reliability in drying applications.
Reifenhäuser North America has added six specialists in sales, service and customer care. The company is strengthening local support for extrusion and injection molding customers in the United States and Canada.
Barmag has introduced the type 6020 ceramic oiler for PA6 and PA6.6 yarn processing. The unit is designed for low-titer applications from 5 to 100 denier and is also offered as a retrofit solution.
Arburg has signed an agreement to acquire Stork Plastics Machinery B.V. from Stibbe Participaties B.V. The transaction is intended to expand Arburg’s portfolio in large injection moulding machines and packaging applications.
MAAG Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cloeren Incorporated, a US-based manufacturer of extrusion slot dies and feedblocks. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to customary closing conditions.
At TaipeiPlas 2026, Arburg will present its Allrounder Trend electric standard injection moulding machines in Taiwan for the first time. The stand will feature an automated application producing the three-part "Donut-ella" USB cable winder.
Euroviti has developed a new screw geometry for processing cosmetic packaging on ISBM machines. The solution was intended to improve the dispersion of colour and effect additives and increase process stability.
Meusburger reports a broad range of ejectors for injection molds and die-casting molds, along with digital tools supporting their selection and configuration. The company highlights the availability of standard components from stock and the option of quickly preparing ready-to-install variants.
Hennecke PUR Solutions will present continuous PUR slabstock foam production lines at Feiplar + Feipur in São Paulo. The company will showcase the Jflex Evo and Smartflex Evo systems, as well as the 360°Retrofit modernization program for existing installations.
During open days at Arburg Technology Centers in Radevormwald and Rednitzhembach, around 180 customers learned about the electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines. The programme included live demonstrations, technical presentations and topics related to digitalisation.
At Fakuma 2026, Wittmann Group will present three live applications based on all-electric injection molding machines. The display will include production of protective caps, lab-on-a-chip micro parts and liquid silicone components.