Kraiburg TPE to debut at Interplas 2026 in Birmingham
Kraiburg TPE will appear at Interplas 2026 under its own brand for the first time. The company highlights its long-term commitment to the UK market and the expansion of KRAIBURG TPE UK Ltd.
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BMT launches Material DNA process development service
BMT introduces Material DNA, a process development service focused on defining, validating and transferring process windows before production starts. The solution aims to reduce scale-up risk and shorten line start-up through offline validation and the THERMOSCAN sensor.
PRS Europe 2026 celebrates its 10th anniversary in Amsterdam
On 5-6 May 2026, the 10th edition of Plastics Recycling Show Europe will take place at RAI Amsterdam. The programme includes a conference with more than 70 speakers, over 500 exhibitors, and an AI Innovation Hub featuring live demonstrations.
Marcel Willberg joins Lindner Washtech management
Lindner Washtech has appointed Marcel Willberg as Managing Director alongside Georg Krenn. Willberg will primarily be responsible for global sales, and the decision reflects the company’s strategy of developing top management from within the organisation.
Coveris has SBTi-approved targets through 2033
Coveris has received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative for its near-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The company declares reductions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 versus a 2023 base year by 2033.
The circular economy and packaging – Eurotec Move in action
The circular economy is influencing the design of transport packaging, with growing importance of reusable solutions and those made from recyclate. Eurotec Move is a container developed to meet requirements for automation, identification and a long service life.
Amcor invests in a new printing line in Hardenberg
Amcor is launching a new flexographic printing line for industrial film packaging at its Hardenberg plant in the Netherlands. The investment is intended to increase capacity and improve responsiveness to industrial and agricultural markets in Europe.
Mondi to present solutions at Interpack 2026 with 15 OEMs
Mondi will present its packaging solutions at Interpack 2026 through collaborations with 15 OEMs. The company’s materials and applications will be showcased on partners’ stands, including live machine demonstrations.
3DPlastLab at Plast 2026 in Italy
At Plast 2026 in Fiera Milano (9–12 June), the 3D Plast area will be transformed into 3DPlastLab, a format featuring a continuous programme of talks and presentations focused on additive manufacturing. The organisers announce four thematic areas and awards for the most innovative projects.
Smurfit Westrock tests Reifenhäuser EVO Ultra die heads
During an open house at Smurfit Westrock’s plant in Ibi (Alicante), a new generation of Reifenhäuser EVO Ultra die heads for barrier blown film was presented. The live demonstration reported an output of over 1,000 kg/h at 70 µm thickness and profile accuracy better than ±3% (2σ).
Interpack 2026 announces a day for young talents
On 13 May at interpack 2026, the Young Talents Day will be held for pupils, students and young professionals interested in careers in the packaging industry. The programme includes the Young Talents Tour, Career Tour, the SPOTLIGHT Forum and the VDMA Technology Lounge.
Retrofitting extrusion lines for recyclates according to Gneuss
Rising virgin polymer prices and mandatory recycled-content targets for packaging by 2030 are increasing pressure on processors. Gneuss outlines retrofit concepts intended to enable stable processing of recyclates on existing extrusion lines.
