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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.

3DPlastLab at Plast 2026 in Italy

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.

Consolidation is reshaping Europe’s recyclate market

Consolidation is reshaping Europe’s recyclate market

Rising regulatory requirements and limited availability of high-quality recyclates are accelerating consolidation in Europe’s recycling sector. Companies are increasingly using mergers and acquisitions to stabilise supply and control raw material quality.

ENGEL starts global roll-out of Wintec e-win

ENGEL starts global roll-out of Wintec e-win

The ENGEL Group is starting the global roll-out of the all-electric Wintec e-win injection moulding machines outside Asia and streamlining its two-platen portfolio comprising the Engel duo and Wintec t-win. Updates include expanded clamping force availability and higher injection performance.

Fakuma 2026: Career Friday for young talent in the industry

Fakuma 2026: Career Friday for young talent in the industry

At the 30th edition of Fakuma, organiser P. E. Schall, together with the trade fair advisory board and PlasticsEurope Germany, will again host Career Friday, scheduled for 16 October 2026. The event is aimed at pupils, students and early-career professionals in the plastics sector.

Interpack 2026 announces a day for young talents

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.

Plas Mec to present mixing systems at Plast 2026

Plas Mec to present mixing systems at Plast 2026

Plas Mec announces it will present solutions for mixing powders and PVC dry blends at Plast 2026 in Milan. The company highlights, among others, the Combimix-Hc system and the Trr mixer with interchangeable containers.

Bekum at interpack, Chinaplas and Saudi Plastics

Bekum at interpack, Chinaplas and Saudi Plastics

Bekum Group announces the presentation of extrusion blow molding solutions at interpack, Chinaplas and Saudi Plastics & Petrochem. The company emphasizes applications for regulated markets, PET handle bottles and industrial packaging with elevated requirements.

Asúa joins Global Polymer Solutions

Asúa joins Global Polymer Solutions

Asúa Products has joined Global Polymer Solutions, strengthening the Group’s capabilities in PVC additives and stabilisers. The integration is intended to support technical development and continued international expansion.

Husky and SEM Biotech expand blood collection tube production in Türkiye

Husky and SEM Biotech expand blood collection tube production in Türkiye

Husky Technologies has entered a strategic collaboration with SEM Plastik (SEM Biotech) linked to the launch in Türkiye of the Ichor integrated medical system for producing vacuum blood collection tubes. The line is rated at 500 million tubes per year and operates in an ISO 8 cleanroom.