GreenDot has integrated the French RG Group, adding two mechanical recycling plants for LDPE film and expanding its operational presence in Europe. This step strengthens the recyclate base for converters and brand owners and supports the achievement of recycled content targets in packaging.
Barmag and Neumag, operating within the Rieter Group, will present new solutions for manmade fiber production at ITM 2026 in Istanbul, covering filament spinning, staple fibers, nonwovens and digital systems for the networked factory.
MAS Tech celebrates its 20th anniversary as a provider of complete solutions for plastics and PET recycling, based on patented conical co-rotating twin-screw extrusion technology and new iQonicTWIN platforms.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Coperion will present solutions for plastics processing and recycling, including twin screw extruders, feeding systems and new standardized systems for PET recycling.
At PIAE 2026, SABIC presented new LNP ELCRIN SLX compounds with PCR content and the thermally conductive LNP KONDUIT WTF2C, as well as other specialty materials for use in ADAS systems, lighting and electric vehicle structures.
The European plastics industry is losing its share in global production, creating risks for the EU's feedstock autonomy. Experts indicate that one of the key elements for improving supply security may be the development of the circular plastics market, including recyclates.
The Plastic is Fantastic Association is expanding its activities in Asia, appointing Sandy Lin as Cluster Director and announcing its first appearance at Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai.
EREMA and AIPMA/AMTEC are launching a new plastics recycling training centre in Mumbai, focused on practical training for operators and supervisors for India’s growing recycling sector.
The Symas and Maintenance trade fairs in Krakow are key events for the bulk materials processing industry and the maintenance sector. Technologies supporting the efficiency and safety of modern production plants are presented in one place.
On 7–8 October 2026, the 14th edition of the Kompozyt-Expo trade fair, one of Poland's key events dedicated to composite materials and technologies, will take place in Krakow.
In the AutoRock project, SKZ and Fraunhofer IIS are developing an inspection system for extruded profiles using X-ray computed tomography and artificial intelligence, enabling automatic defect detection in real time without interrupting the process.
At an Extraordinary General Meeting, Grupa Azoty shareholders approved changes to the capital structure, opening the way to a two-stage financial strengthening of the company through the issuance of new shares.
