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.
Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products, the world's first edible oil producer to implement Sidel's EvoBLOW Laser technology in a new plant, is combining it with CoboREEL, EvoFilm Stretch and the Evo-ON digital suite.
At Plast 2026 in Milan, Arburg will present four injection moulding cells, including the new electric Allrounder Trend series for standard applications and solutions for two-component, LSR and insert moulding, complemented by an overview of digital services.
Klöckner Pentaplast and GranTerre received the Italian Best Packaging Award for a jointly developed rigid mono-material PET packaging for sliced meats, combining high recycled content with full recyclability and performance comparable to multilayer barrier structures.
K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG is introducing high-performance Zypeek PEEK plastics from Jilin Joinature Polymer Co., Ltd. to the European market, expanding its range of materials for the most demanding applications.
Delta Tecnic announces its participation in Wire Düsseldorf 2026, presenting masterbatch solutions for the cable industry focused on miniaturisation, thermal requirements, durability and production efficiency.
On 3–4 June 2026, the NEC Birmingham will host a co-located event combining eight leading UK manufacturing and engineering shows, covering plastics, additive manufacturing, automation and smart factory solutions, among other sectors.
Refresco has installed the first Sidel Swing Evo tunnel pasteuriser in Italy at its Sulmona plant, increasing operational performance and the efficiency of energy and water use.
At Equiplast 2026 in Barcelona, Arburg, in cooperation with Moretto and HB-Therm, will present complete automated injection moulding cells for the Spanish and Portuguese market, featuring the premiere of the electric Allrounder Trend series with the new Gestica lite control system.
