According to data presented by Amaplast, turnover in the Italian plastics and rubber machinery, equipment and moulds industry fell by 4.2% in 2025 to EUR 4.62 billion. Exports, which accounted for 73% of sales, decreased by 5% after four years of growth.
Igus is introducing the C6 cable carrier for cleanrooms with the e-spin guiding system. Certified by Fraunhofer IPA to ISO Class 1, the solution is intended to enable the transmission of energy and data over distances of up to 30 metres while limiting particle emissions.
Starlim uses Wittmann MicroPower production cells to manufacture silicone micro parts for medical, electronics and automotive applications. Process precision, control stability and integrated quality control are key factors in this area.
Hasco's H4400/… hot runner system is intended to support efficiency and cost reduction in injection moulding. The solution, supplied as a complete hot half plate assembly, is designed to shorten assembly time and facilitate integration into the mould.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has appointed Vincita Plastik Makinaları as its new sales agent in Turkey. The Istanbul-based company will be responsible for sales and service support for injection moulding machines and related technologies.
At Interplast 2026 in Brazil, Arburg will present the Allrounder Trend electric injection moulding machine to the local market for the first time. At stand B15, the Allrounder 1800 e Trend will produce 48 PP screw caps live.
At Juniális 2026 in Budapest, Arburg Hungary presented the new electric Allrounder Trend series to the Hungarian market for the first time. The event also focused on automation, digitalisation and energy efficiency.
Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG has summarised its participation at Kuteno 2026 in Bad Salzuflen. The company's stand drew particular interest for the Boy XS E and Boy 35 Electric injection moulding machines demonstrated live in operation.
Hasco is introducing a new variant of the Single Shot H6300 nozzle with a head diameter of 25 and expanding its temperature control range with PTFE corrugated hoses for high-temperature applications. Both solutions are intended for use in injection moulds.
The seventh edition of PCI Days, held at EXPO XXI Warsaw, confirmed the growing importance of the event for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and dietary supplements industries. This year's programme was expanded, among other things, with a new conference zone dedicated to dietary supplements.
Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG and ST.A.TE Technologies S.r.l. sum up their participation in Plast Milano 2026. Three energy-efficient injection moulding machines were presented at the stand and attracted interest from international visitors.
Haitian's plant in Ruma, Serbia, has been integrated into the company's international production network and is set to serve customers in Europe and the Middle East and Africa region. In 2026, the factory is expected to produce 500 to 600 injection molding machines.
