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Avient launches barrier additive for HDPE bottles

Avient launches barrier additive for HDPE bottles

Avient has launched Cesa Solvent Barrier Technology, a fluorine-free additive for monolayer HDPE bottles produced by extrusion blow molding. The solution is intended to reduce solvent permeation without requiring retooling of existing lines.

Scanfill launches rPP film for food contact

Scanfill launches rPP film for food contact

Scanfill is launching Scanfoil rPP POP film with a 30% share of post-consumer mechanically recycled PP. The material has been approved for food contact and is intended to meet upcoming PPWR requirements.

Klöckner Pentaplast launches new kp Infinity trays

Klöckner Pentaplast launches new kp Infinity trays

Klöckner Pentaplast has launched a new kp Infinity tray range for packed fresh fruit. The EPP packs are designed to be lightweight, durable and fully recyclable, while helping reduce product loss and improve packaging recyclability.

R-Cycle and Tilisco advance PPWR compliance tool

R-Cycle and Tilisco advance PPWR compliance tool

R-Cycle and Tilisco have expanded the PPWR Compliance Compass with an integrated AI chatbot for handling regulatory queries. The solution is intended to support packaging manufacturers in assessing compliance and preparing PPWR declarations of conformity.

Strong interest in Boy at Kuteno 2026

Strong interest in Boy at Kuteno 2026

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 expands nozzle and PTFE hose portfolio

Hasco expands nozzle and PTFE hose portfolio

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.

PCI Days 2026 with record attendance and a new zone

PCI Days 2026 with record attendance and a new zone

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.

Daicel adopts POM powder for stick-form lubricant

Daicel adopts POM powder for stick-form lubricant

Daicel announced the use of fine Durast POM powder in a solid stick-form lubricant developed by Maia. The solution is intended to reduce leakage, splattering and material losses during maintenance work.

Mosca and Siat expand partnership in packaging

Mosca and Siat expand partnership in packaging

GroupMosca and Siat Group have signed a strategic agreement to develop a joint offering of integrated packaging systems. The cooperation covers key global markets and is intended to combine both companies' technologies into coherent packaging lines.

Donaldson launches the iCue monitoring system

Donaldson launches the iCue monitoring system

Donaldson is expanding the use of its iCue Connected Technology to filtration equipment for compressed air, industrial gases and hydraulic fluids. The system is intended to support equipment monitoring, service planning and longer operating life.