Vecoplan presents dry cleaning technology at PRS Europe
At PRS Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, Vecoplan will present its plastics cleaning solutions, with a particular focus on dry cleaning technology integrated into complete recycling lines.
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Syensqo strengthens its global patent portfolio in 2025
In 2025, Syensqo filed 140 new inventions, expanding its portfolio of more than 1,600 patent families and maintaining a high level of R&D activity in aerospace, electronics and sustainable solutions.
Borealis leads Austria's Technology Dashboard 2025
Borealis has been ranked first in Austria's Technology Dashboard 2025 of the European Patent Office, filing 115 new priority patent applications and confirming its long-term focus on innovation.
Refresco implements Sidel Swing Evo pasteuriser at its Italian plant
Refresco has installed the first Sidel Swing Evo tunnel pasteuriser in Italy at its Sulmona plant, increasing operational performance and the efficiency of energy and water use.
Arburg announces complete solutions for Equiplast 2026
At Equiplast 2026 in Barcelona, Arburg, in cooperation with Moretto and HB-Therm, will present complete automated injection moulding cells for the Spanish and Portuguese market, featuring the premiere of the electric Allrounder Trend series with the new Gestica lite control system.
Wacker increases silicone emulsion production capacity in India
Wacker has commissioned a new silicone emulsion production complex at its Panagarh site in India. The investment significantly increases capacity and covers the manufacture of GMP-certified silicone emulsions for the cosmetics and personal care industries.
Krones honoured with Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2026
Krones AG has been recognised as the overall winner of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2026 for developing a new generation of agentic digital twins that use artificial intelligence to autonomously optimise production processes.
Innovia's polypropylene mono-materials at Interpack 2026
At Interpack 2026, Innovia Films will present a new generation of mono-material BOPP polypropylene films, developed to meet PPWR requirements and to enable recyclable packaging design.
Moretto in Motion 2026 roadshow visits converters’ plants
Moretto is launching the Moretto in Motion 2026 tour, a mobile technology showcase for the plastics processing industry, held directly at customers’ plants in Italy and across Europe.
Japanese plastics market: recyclates and bioplastics gain importance
In Japan, the use of recyclates and bioplastics in packaging, automotive and other sectors is growing, while domestic plastics production declines. Regulatory changes, industry initiatives and supply chain restructuring are driving the transformation.
BMT smart prototyping accelerates PET bottle development
BMT has developed a smart prototyping approach that combines simulations, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale blow moulding trials to accelerate PET bottle development, reduce design risk and cut tooling costs before metal moulds are produced.
Krones increases revenue, EBITDA margin and dividend for 2025
In 2025, Krones maintained stable, profitable growth, increasing revenue to EUR 5.66 billion, improving the EBITDA margin to 10.6% and raising the proposed dividend to EUR 2.80 per share. The company also reaffirmed its ambitious target of climate neutrality by 2040.
