https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/polymer-industry-254 · 27.07.2026

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Hennecke to showcase PUR foam lines at Feiplar + Feipur

Hennecke PUR Solutions will present continuous PUR slabstock foam production lines at Feiplar + Feipur in São Paulo. The company will showcase the Jflex Evo and Smartflex Evo systems, as well as the 360°Retrofit modernization program for existing installations.

2026-07-22 fairs

Plast Eurasia unveils a refreshed identity

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.

2026-07-21 plastics

Fakuma 2026 with an anniversary event programme

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.

2026-07-21 plastics

Dongguan Baier Plastic buys three ZSK Mc18 units from Coperion

Dongguan Baier Plastic Co., Limited is increasing its production capacity for high-temperature engineering plastics by acquiring three ZSK Mc18 twin-screw extruders from Coperion. The lines are intended to process materials including PA, PEEK, PEI, PAI, PPS, PPO, PPA, LCP and PA46.

2026-07-21 extrusion machines

Arburg to showcase Allrounder Trend at Vietnamplas 2026

At Vietnamplas 2026, Arburg will present the electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machine in Vietnam for the first time. At its stand in Ho Chi Minh City, the machine will produce nozzles for silicone tubes from HDPE.

2026-07-20 injection moulding press/machines

Robert Kaiser promoted at SI Group

SI Group has announced the promotion of Robert Kaiser to the position of senior vice president, strategic marketing. He will also join the company’s Executive Leadership Team.

2026-07-14 top management and companies

Igus advances energy supply for cleanrooms

Igus is introducing the C6 cable carrier for cleanrooms with the e-spin guiding system. Certified by Fraunhofer IPA to ISO Class 1, the solution is intended to enable the transmission of energy and data over distances of up to 30 metres while limiting particle emissions.

2026-07-14 innovations

RadiciGroup included in Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026 ranking

RadiciGroup has been included in the "Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026" ranking, prepared by the Financial Times and Statista. The list covers companies that have demonstrated significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

2026-07-10 polymer industry

Highsun AKRO launches compounding plant in Fuzhou

Highsun AKRO has officially started operations at its Fuzhou plant with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes. The facility will produce modified engineering plastics based on ICX technology and complement the company’s operations in Changzhou.

2026-07-06 engineering plastics

Elix Polymers publishes its 2025 sustainability report

Elix Polymers has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, summarising the implementation of its 2020–2025 Action Plan and setting a new stage for its ESG strategy. The company points to, among other things, a reduction in product carbon footprint, lower water consumption and the further development of circular solutions.

2026-07-02 sustainability

Conference programme for AMI Compounding & Recycling Expo

AMI has published the conference programme accompanying Compounding & Recycling Expo, which will take place on 23-24 September 2026 in Frankfurt. The two-day agenda includes presentations focused on recycling and compounding.

2026-07-01 conferences

Jürgen Rietschle takes on a new role at Biesterfeld

Jürgen Rietschle has been appointed Business Manager Polymer Additives at the Biesterfeld Group. He will take up the role on August 1, 2026, succeeding Michael Pilz, who is retiring.

2026-06-30 top management and companies