New Mocha bottle from Amcor for beauty and personal care
Amcor has launched the Mocha standard plastic bottle for the beauty and personal care sector, offering extensive customization options, three sizes and a low minimum order quantity.
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New granulate intake unit for extruders from Hosokawa Alpine
Hosokawa Alpine introduces a newly developed granulate intake unit for extruders, integrating slide valves and a metal separator. The solution simplifies operation, reduces dust contamination and supports consistent film quality.
Warsaw Pack 2026: technologies and regulations for the packaging market
During the 11th edition of Warsaw Pack 2026, the packaging industry and plastics processing sector will focus on packaging technologies and upcoming PPWR and EPR regulations, analysing their impact on packaging design and production.
Envalior thermoplastic UD tape for hydrogen pressure vessels
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 thermoformed packaging for ready meals and dairy
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.
New president of the Polish Association of Tire Recyclers
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.
Plastics reinforce the foundations of the new energy market
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 announces participation in JEC World 2026 with MYcell foam
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.
Lindner at IFAT 2026: new solutions for plastics recycling
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 rebuilt the SKN lightweight packaging sorting plant in Bremen
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 Launches Virtual Companions on 3DExperience
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.
New managing director at Arburg UK
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.
