Circular Valley Convention 2026, organized by Circular Valley, Messe Düsseldorf and Fraunhofer, will for the second time combine a trade fair, specialist conference and networking to create a cross-industry platform for concrete solutions in the field of the circular economy.
Stadler has modernised the BZB light packaging sorting plant in Amorebieta-Extano, increasing its throughput, level of automation and digitalisation, and strengthening the nearly 25-year collaboration with its Basque partner.
Three decades of Fakuma trade fair in plastics processing
Rising prices of antimony trioxide and regulatory pressure are pushing adhesive manufacturers to seek halogen‑free flame retardant alternatives. Clariant proposes phosphinates as a replacement for ATO in adhesive applications.
Unitex has commissioned a new filament yarn production plant in Trang Bang with a capacity of 36,000 t/year, fully digitalized using Barmag's atmos.io platform.
The REDES4VALUE project develops mechanical and chemical recycling processes for polyamide fishing net waste, enabling the production of recyclates and new polyamides for packaging, agriculture, automotive and 3D printing applications.
Global development of PET recycling in EREMA's strategy
SACO AEI Polymers has received a Platinum rating in the EcoVadis assessment, ranking among the top 1% of companies worldwide in terms of sustainability performance.
Evonik launches Trogamid R, a transparent polyamide produced from post-industrial waste and processed by Poliplastic SRL within a circular economy model for the eyewear industry.
Tomra Sorting GmbH, the headquarters of Tomra Recycling, has received the EcoVadis Platinum medal with a score of 87/100, ranking among the top 1% of highest-rated companies for sustainability.
Dassault Systèmes presents key development directions for the manufacturing industry in 2026, including the integration of artificial intelligence, virtual twins, sense computing and the expansion of digital manufacturing platforms.
Finat has announced the 46th edition of the Finat Label Competition, aimed at self-adhesive label and narrow web flexible packaging printers. Entries can be submitted until 12 February 2026 with a possible extension to 20 February.
