Envalior is introducing the high-performance thermoplastic UD tape UDea EcoPaXX Q20HTC60 for reinforcing polyamide liners in high-pressure hydrogen tanks, enabling all-thermoplastic designs that are lighter and easier to recycle.
Amcor is expanding its portfolio of thermoformed packaging for the ready-meal and dairy sectors, responding to growing demand for solutions that extend product shelf life, enable recycling and support brand image.
The Polish Association of Tire Recyclers has elected a new president. The position was taken over by Andrzej Kubik, long associated with the tire and plastics recycling sector, who announces strengthening the recyclers' voice in regulatory discussions.
The rapid growth of the new energy market is increasing demand for specialized plastics and rubbers. These materials are becoming a key element in photovoltaics, wind power, hydrogen technologies and advanced processing technologies.
Maricell, an Italian producer of core materials for composites, has confirmed its participation in JEC World 2026 in Paris. The company will present updated mechanical parameters and new applications of the MYcell structural foam in high-performance sports.
At IFAT Munich 2026, Lindner will present new solutions in plant engineering and shredding technology, including the latest Urraco Evo, Merak 2800 and fourth-generation Micromat series, complemented by the Nexus service platform.
Stadler has completed the reconstruction of the Sortierkontor Nord plant in Bremen after two fires in 2022. The modernised lightweight packaging sorting facility offers enhanced fire safety, a higher level of automation and readiness for automated battery extraction.
Dassault Systèmes has introduced Virtual Companions, a new category of AI experts on the 3DExperience platform. The solution is intended to support industry in designing, testing and validating innovations and operations in the era of the generative economy.
Following the retirement of Colin Tirel, on 1 December 2025 Steve Thomson, who has worked in the plastics industry since 1991, became managing director of Arburg Ltd. in Warwick. The new head is to support the development of the company's activities in the UK and Irish markets.
At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, Barmag will present solutions for the production of industrial filament yarns for automotive and geotextile applications, focusing on safety, durability and process efficiency.
Mondi and Prymat are implementing an ultra-high barrier paper packaging based on FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, designed to reduce carbon footprint and enable recycling while maintaining protection of aromatic spices.
Nova Chemicals secured first place in Mastio & Company's polyethylene Customer Value and Loyalty survey, receiving the PE Customer Value & Loyalty Benchmarking Award for quality and overall performance.
