New Colines line for Industrias Belen for coreless stretch film
Colines has supplied Industrias Belen with a seven-layer ALLRollEX line for in-line production of coreless stretch film, equipped with an AI-based virtual production assistant.
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Beaulieu Fibres awarded EcoVadis Platinum
Beaulieu Fibres has received the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, ranking among the top 1% of companies worldwide in terms of sustainability and responsible business practices.
Borealis expands Borstar Nextension PP production in Burghausen
Borealis will invest EUR 49 million in its Burghausen plant in Germany to increase commercial production of Borstar Nextension polypropylene and accelerate the adoption of monomaterial PP solutions designed for recyclability.
Hasco mono nozzles with inch radii for US and UK markets
Hasco has expanded its mono-shot Single Shot H6300/… and Vario Shot H6200/… hot runner nozzle range with inch radii ¾" and ½", adapted to US and UK standards.
Collaborative robots and AI in Polish industry in 2025
Universal Robots sums up 2025 in Poland, highlighting stable demand for cobots in industry, the growing role of the plastics sector and companies’ pragmatic approach to the use of artificial intelligence.
Alpla maintains growth and strengthens position in recycling
Alpla closed the 2025 financial year with sales of EUR 5.2 billion, increasing its workforce to around 25,500 employees and the number of plants to 206, while setting ambitious recycling targets for 2030.
Novoplast Schlauchtechnik launches hose sample take-back service
Novoplast Schlauchtechnik, a company of the Masterflex Group, is introducing a free hose sample take-back service in Germany as part of its transition towards a circular economy.
The 30th Fakuma as a key European platform for plastics processing
The 30th Fakuma as a key European platform for plastics processing
Central material supply system increases efficiency at elasto
Elasto has modernized material handling in its injection molding department by implementing a central material supply system from Wittmann as part of a broader EUR 12.5 million investment program.
Generational change in Polykemi Group completed
At the turn of 2025/2026, the family-owned Polykemi Group completed its long-planned generational change in management, with operational leadership passing to the third generation of the founding family.
adapa at CFIA 2026: flexible packaging and PPWR requirements
adapa Group will present at CFIA 2026 in Rennes a portfolio of flexible PE, PP and paper packaging designed for recycling, taking into account upcoming PPWR requirements.
Coveris to present No Waste packaging at ExpoSweet 2026
Coveris will present No Waste packaging at ExpoSweet 2026
