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Sidel launches Swing Evo tunnel pasteurizer for breweries

Sidel launches Swing Evo tunnel pasteurizer for breweries

Sidel is launching the Swing Evo tunnel pasteurizer, based on a modular design and counter-current media flow, engineered to reduce energy and water consumption while maintaining pasteurization parameters for beer in glass bottles and cans.

Barmag presents the next generation of POY production

Barmag presents the next generation of POY production

At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, Barmag presented its new energy-efficient POY 2.0 spinning concept with partial process automation. The solution includes a redesigned DIO spin pack, the EvoQuench 2.0 cooling system, the WINGS POY 2.0 winder and full integration with the atmos.io digital platform.

Masterbatch extrusion: AF-Color commissions modified FED 26 MTS line

Masterbatch extrusion: AF-Color commissions modified FED 26 MTS line

AF-Color, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, has commissioned a modified FED 26 MTS extrusion line in cooperation with Feddem for the development and small-scale production of colour and additive masterbatches. In parallel, the existing FED 43 MTS line was upgraded to ensure process comparability.

New Managing Director for Arburg Belgium

New Managing Director for Arburg Belgium

As of 1 January 2026, Ben Mechelmans becomes managing director of the Belgian company Arburg N.V. His goal is to further strengthen the company's market position, with a focus on automation, turnkey solutions and digitalisation.

Hubergroup Chemicals launches Elara additives brand

Hubergroup Chemicals launches Elara additives brand

Hubergroup Chemicals is expanding its portfolio with the new high-performance additive brand Elara, designed for paints, coatings and adhesives. The range includes dispersing and wetting agents for water-based, solvent-based, solvent-free and radiation-curable systems.

Tria modifies its trade fair strategy, withdraws from Fakuma 2026

Tria modifies its trade fair strategy, withdraws from Fakuma 2026

Tria has announced that the Fakuma trade fair will not be included in its exhibition programme for 2026. The decision stems from a change in its trade fair communication strategy, based on greater involvement of foreign subsidiaries and a focus on key industry events.