Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has expanded its European production center in Malta to support semiconductor customers. The facility adds cleanroom capacity and will focus on FKM and FFKM products, including new fluorosurfactant-free materials.
Albis will exhibit healthcare material solutions at Medtec China 2026 in Shanghai. The company will focus on diagnostics, pharmaceutical packaging, drug delivery systems, diabetes care and surgical instruments.
Material selection and digital process optimisation are increasingly affecting waste levels in signage production. Both substrates designed for laser processing and software supporting job preparation and execution are important.
Syensqo has signed a new long-term supply agreement with Airbus. The contract covers advanced composite and auxiliary materials for commercial aircraft, space, defense and helicopter programs.
MAAG Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cloeren Incorporated, a US-based manufacturer of extrusion slot dies and feedblocks. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to customary closing conditions.
The Analyst project has launched the beta version of Analyst-Digi, a digital decision-support tool for safer and sustainable-by-design assessments across safety, environmental, social and economic dimensions.
Endolys has secured planning approval for a £125 million plastic film recycling facility in Darlington. The project includes 12 pyrolysis units and is expected to process up to 120,000 tonnes of film per year.
Milar Sp. z o. o., part of the Biesterfeld Group, is expanding its distribution mandate for DuPont's Molykote specialty lubricants portfolio in Poland. From 1 August 2026, distribution of the brand on the Polish market will be consolidated under Milar.
At TaipeiPlas 2026, Arburg will present its Allrounder Trend electric standard injection moulding machines in Taiwan for the first time. The stand will feature an automated application producing the three-part "Donut-ella" USB cable winder.
Euroviti has developed a new screw geometry for processing cosmetic packaging on ISBM machines. The solution was intended to improve the dispersion of colour and effect additives and increase process stability.
Plast Eurasia has presented a new visual identity. The organisers say it is intended to reflect the changes taking place in the plastics industry and the combination of technology and sustainability.
The 30th edition of Fakuma will take place in Friedrichshafen from 12 to 16 October 2026. In addition to an exhibition covering the full plastics processing value chain, the organisers are announcing an industry round table, a new innovation award, a startup area and Career Friday.