PolyComp GmbH from Norderstedt has invested in Feddem’s Fed 26 Mts laboratory extruder. The unit is intended to support small batches, development samples and special formulations, with the option of transferring results to production scale.
The ENGEL Group is starting the global roll-out of the all-electric Wintec e-win injection moulding machines outside Asia and streamlining its two-platen portfolio comprising the Engel duo and Wintec t-win. Updates include expanded clamping force availability and higher injection performance.
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has introduced kp Evolve Fish Boards, mono-material PET boards for vacuum skin packaging (VSP) of processed fish. The solution is intended to be fully recyclable in PET streams and can contain up to 100% recycled content.
HP has unveiled the Multi Jet Fusion 1200, bringing industrial MJF technology to the compact segment at a price below USD 60,000. The system is intended to address prototyping, protection of confidential data and short-run production needs.
Sidel has launched the Returnable PET – Still Water bottle, designed specifically for the still water market. The solution is intended to enable lower packaging weight, repeated reuse and bottle-to-bottle recycling.
At Plastpol, 1.Plastcompany will present three Boy injection moulding machines, including models from the Electric and PRO series. The display will include solutions for micro injection moulding, production of technical parts and automated manufacturing of lunchboxes.
Klöckner Pentaplast is expanding its kp Infinity Hotpacs range with the HP3 model, designed for larger takeaway meal portions. The EPP pack has a mono-material structure, is recyclable in existing PP waste streams and is manufactured in the UK.
Amcor is investing in the development of the new Magic One airless dispensing system for the beauty and personal care market. The solution is intended to provide greater design flexibility, PPWR compliance and recycling readiness thanks to an all-polyolefin construction.
Avient has introduced the Hiformer Slip + Antistatic liquid additive for BOPP films to the Latin American market, combining slip and antistatic agents in a single formulation, which simplifies production while improving key film properties.
At Wire Düsseldorf 2026, Avient will present material solutions for power and data cables for data centers, focused on fire safety, increasing throughput, and sustainability goals.
Vimar has launched the Linea switch range, where mounting frames made from Durethan Blue polyamide 6 by Envalior have reduced the carbon footprint by more than 80% compared to previous fossil-based solutions.
At FIP 2026 in Lyon, Arburg will present its new standard Allrounder Trend injection moulding machine series with the Gestica lite control system and digital solutions including the ALS MES and the arburgXworld portal.
