At Plastpol 2026 in Kielce, Vecoplan will present the VIZ 1300 shredder for plastics recycling. The company highlights flexible cutting-system configuration and automatic counter-knife adjustment.
The ReLoop project combines automated ready-meal dispensing with the return of reusable, traceable packaging in a closed-loop system. The consortium reports a 90–95% reduction versus single-use packaging and targets packaging durability of at least 40 use cycles.
At Plastic Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026 in Amsterdam, Amcor will present how it converts recycled plastics into new packaging at industrial scale. The company will showcase solutions for PE and PP as well as work on advanced recycling.
At Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, Erema will present solutions improving degassing, process stability and regranulate quality for sensitive applications, including in the context of PPWR requirements and work on food-grade polyolefins.
At Vitafoods, IMA Group will present Südpack Medica’s recyclable NutriGuard blister concept. The PP-based solution will be produced live on the TR 135 machine, highlighting film machinability and design-for-recycling compliance.
Hesser Packaging GmbH and Südpack are presenting at Interpack a 1 kg coffee packaging concept based on PP films from the CarbonLite family. The solution is intended to combine recyclability with oxygen and water vapour barrier performance and compatibility with existing production lines.
Hellweg Maschinenbau announces that at PRS Europe in Amsterdam it will present new solutions for energy-efficient grinders for plastics recycling, including developments in wet grinding and digital process control modules.
On 5-6 May 2026, the 10th edition of Plastics Recycling Show Europe will take place at RAI Amsterdam. The programme includes a conference with more than 70 speakers, over 500 exhibitors, and an AI Innovation Hub featuring live demonstrations.
Duma Recycling has obtained a new environmental permit and started production at its new plant in Częstochowa. The facility is intended to process up to 120,000 tonnes of waste per year and produce LDPE and LLDPE (PCR) regranulates.
At interpack, Südpack and SN Maschinenbau will present two stand-up pouch concepts based on CarbonLite films: a mono-PE pouch with a zipper closure and a mono-PP spouted pouch. The solutions are designed to meet the PPWR recyclability requirements for 2030.
Lindner Washtech has appointed Marcel Willberg as Managing Director alongside Georg Krenn. Willberg will primarily be responsible for global sales, and the decision reflects the company’s strategy of developing top management from within the organisation.
During ADF (Aerosol & Dispensing Forum), held as part of Paris Packaging Week, the jury recognised BeeCap, a project by Polish company Prescan Packaging. The concept concerns an aerosol actuator cap with reduced plastic use and the use of PCR materials.
