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Re-cell develops structural batteries for aviation

Re-cell develops structural batteries for aviation

The Re-cell project focuses on developing supercapacitors and structural batteries made from recycled carbon fibre for aviation applications. These solutions are intended to combine a load-bearing function with energy storage and support aircraft weight reduction.

Plast Eurasia unveils a refreshed identity

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.

Fakuma 2026 with an anniversary event programme

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.

ReVentas joins HG2030 for PP recyclate in packaging

ReVentas joins HG2030 for PP recyclate in packaging

ReVentas has joined the European HG2030 – Circular Packaging consortium. The company aims to use its solvent-based purification technology to obtain polypropylene of virgin-like quality for rigid food packaging.

Sun Chemical receives RecyClass certification for PU inks

Sun Chemical receives RecyClass certification for PU inks

Sun Chemical has obtained RecyClass certification for its solvent-based SunUno SoliCycle inks for flexible packaging. Combined with certified SunLam laminating adhesives, the solution is intended to support the design of packaging structures compatible with recycling.

Oceanzyme investigates enzymatic recycling of marine waste

Oceanzyme investigates enzymatic recycling of marine waste

The Oceanzyme project is analysing new enzymatic recycling solutions for marine waste collected during passive fishing campaigns. The consortium aims to verify the potential for its valorisation and reuse, including in fisheries and aquaculture.

Registration and exhibitor applications open for TaipeiPlas 2026

Registration and exhibitor applications open for TaipeiPlas 2026

The organizers of TaipeiPlas 2026 have opened exhibitor applications and online visitor registration. The event will take place on September 15 to 19, 2026, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center and will focus on smart manufacturing, innovative materials, and sustainability.

Edvanced Recycling Days 2026 focused on post-consumer recycling

Edvanced Recycling Days 2026 focused on post-consumer recycling

At Edvanced Recycling Days 2026 at Erema's headquarters in Ansfelden, participants examined how post-consumer recycling can deliver consistent quality at scale. The programme included discussions, technology presentations and live equipment demonstrations.

Source One Plastics resumes operations after fire

Source One Plastics resumes operations after fire

Source One Plastics is gradually restoring operations at its sorting and recycling plant in Eicklingen after a fire at the end of January 2026. The rebuilt facility is expected to operate more efficiently, with higher quality and lower emissions.

Hera Group acquires 70% of Kronos Polymer Polska

Hera Group acquires 70% of Kronos Polymer Polska

Hera Group, through Aliplast Polska, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 70% of Kronos Polymer Polska. The transaction is intended to support Aliplast’s plan to increase its capacity to more than 210,000 tonnes per year of recycled plastic raw materials.

Sirmax, 20 years of manufacturing operations in Poland

Sirmax, 20 years of manufacturing operations in Poland

Sirmax is celebrating 20 years of manufacturing operations in Poland. The Kutno site, launched as the group’s first foreign facility, has developed into a European industrial hub with a production capacity of about 85,000 tonnes per year.

Kurucsai Plastic launched a PET line with Gneuss MRS technology

Kurucsai Plastic launched a PET line with Gneuss MRS technology

Kurucsai Plastic has launched a PET sheet extrusion line for food packaging based on Gneuss MRS technology. The investment is intended to increase feedstock flexibility, reduce energy consumption and prepare the plant for processing food-grade recycled PET.