Demand for high-performance yarns on the rise
Barmag, part of the Oerlikon Group, is commissioning three new HMLS yarn systems in China as local producers ramp up capacity to meet rising global demand for high-performance polyester tire cord.
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Biodegradable coffee capsules with improved oxygen barrier
Bio-Fed, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, has developed the biocompound M·VERA GP1065 for coffee capsules, combining an improved oxygen barrier with home-compostability and a bio-based content of over 98%.
Formnext 2025 underscores industrial role of additive manufacturing
Formnext 2025 has opened in Frankfurt am Main, bringing together 803 exhibitors on 50,000 m² of space and presenting a broad spectrum of industrial additive manufacturing technologies, applications and trends along the entire process chain.
Entire world of plastics to meet at the 30th Fakuma in fall 2026
The 30th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing will take place in Friedrichshafen from 12 to 16 October 2026, with organisers reporting strong early bookings and broad international participation from the plastics industry.
Syensqo wins SPE Innovation Awards 2025
Syensqo has received the 2025 Society of Plastics Engineers Innovation Award in the Materials Category for the first use of its Tecnoflon FKM NFS non-fluorosurfactant fluoroelastomer in an automotive PCV valve O-ring application.
Omya creates global specialty materials distribution unit
Omya has established Omya Specialty Materials, a new global business unit focused on the sales and distribution of specialty materials that combines third‑party portfolios with the company’s mineral-based products.
High-end closures for luxury brands: Novassu trusts KraussMaffei
French closure specialist Novassu uses a KraussMaffei CXZ 250/1000-750 Multinject to produce crystal-clear cosmetic closures with 30% recycled content, combining sandwich and index plate technology for higher flexibility and consistent quality.
Material quality, exchange and concrete applications
At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, WIS Kunststoffe focused on its FDA-cleared post-consumer rPP grade for food-contact applications and on in-depth technical discussions with customers about regulatory-compliant recyclate solutions for packaging, consumer goods and automotive uses.
Generation change in management at Wittmann Benelux
Wittmann Battenfeld Benelux will undergo a generational change in its top management at the end of 2025, with long-serving managing director Michel van der Motten retiring and being succeeded by Mark Verveer.
Sikora named world market leader champion 2026
Sikora has once again been included in the “Global Market Leader – Champions” ranking for 2026, which identifies around 500 companies from the German‑speaking economic area that are global leaders in their markets.
Polyurethane and silicone sealing for lighting by Rampf
Rampf Group presents two‑component polyurethane and silicone sealing materials alongside automated mixing and dispensing systems for lighting applications, citing IP67 sealing performance and cycle‑time reductions of up to 50 percent with FlexSpeed.
tesa introduces LSE 4950 and 74515 tapes for industrial assembly
tesa introduces two double-sided mounting tapes for LSE substrates: 4950 and 74515. The manufacturer notes temperature resistance, no primer required, and suitability for demanding converting processes.
