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Plast 2026 with 200 new exhibitors in Milan

Plast 2026 with 200 new exhibitors in Milan

Plast 2026, to be held from 9 to 12 June at Fiera Milano, will bring together more than 1,000 exhibitors, with foreign companies accounting for 44%. The organisers also announce a stronger presence of international buyers and the further development of three satellite events.

Polytives starts polymer additives distribution in Canada

Polytives starts polymer additives distribution in Canada

Polytives GmbH has entered into a distribution partnership with Canadian company Simcoe Plastics Ltd. The cooperation is intended to provide direct access to polymer additives in the Canadian market and serve as a basis for further expansion in North America.

BlueAlp and KraussMaffei Extrusion advance recycling

BlueAlp and KraussMaffei Extrusion advance recycling

BlueAlp has partnered with KraussMaffei Extrusion to scale chemical recycling of plastics. The partnership was announced at PRSE in Amsterdam, with co-rotating ZE BluePower twin-screw extruders set to play a central role.

Duma Recycling launches a recycling plant in Częstochowa

Duma Recycling launches a recycling plant in Częstochowa

Duma Recycling has obtained a new environmental permit and started production at its new plant in Częstochowa. The facility is intended to process up to 120,000 tonnes of waste per year and produce LDPE and LLDPE (PCR) regranulates.

Marcel Willberg joins Lindner Washtech management

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.

Prescan Packaging’s BeeCap recognised at ADF in Paris

Prescan Packaging’s BeeCap recognised at ADF in Paris

During ADF (Aerosol & Dispensing Forum), held as part of Paris Packaging Week, the jury recognised BeeCap, a project by Polish company Prescan Packaging. The concept concerns an aerosol actuator cap with reduced plastic use and the use of PCR materials.

Amcor invests in a new printing line in Hardenberg

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.

Tomra opens test and training center in the Americas

Tomra opens test and training center in the Americas

Tomra Recycling has opened a new Americas Test & Training Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The site is intended to support recyclers through material testing, training, and a warehouse for critical spare parts.