Boy to showcase sustainable injection moulding at FIP
At FIP in Lyon, Dr. Boy together with Béwéplast will present two injection moulding applications combining energy-efficient machines, specialist materials and a compact production setup.
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Women in Plastics Italy grows and strengthens its structures
The annual general meeting of Women in Plastics Italy confirmed the organisation’s rapid growth, new appointments to its governing bodies, and the association’s growing international relevance in the plastics industry.
Interpack 2026 expands the Women in Packaging format
At interpack 2026, the next edition of the Women in Packaging event will take place. The programme includes a keynote speech, a panel discussion and topic-driven networking focused on career development, diversity and the future of the packaging industry.
Aimplas advances the Vegancelio project for organic waste
Aimplas is leading the Vegancelio project, which aims to convert organic waste into vegan leather made from fungal mycelium and chitosan microcapsules for cosmetic applications. The project is being carried out with industrial partners from the textile and dermocosmetic sectors.
BASF to showcase textile solutions at Techtextil 2026
At Techtextil 2026, BASF will present solutions for technical textiles and nonwovens, including materials based on recycled and biocircular feedstocks as well as binder and membrane technologies. The display will also include projects developed with industry partners.
Henkel expands its portfolio of coatings for paper packaging
Henkel Adhesive Technologies is expanding its range of water-based barrier and heat seal coatings for paper applications. The solutions are intended to support the design of recyclable packaging in food and non-food sectors.
Arburg to present Allrounder Trend at Interplas 2026
At Interplas 2026 in Birmingham, Arburg will present two electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines. The company will focus its presentation on automation, digitalisation and sustainability, including the processing of a biodegradable biomaterial.
Cost savings thanks to lighter PET packaging from Sidel
Sidel has launched an interactive tool for estimating cost savings and greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved through PET packaging optimisation. The application takes into account bottle design changes, labelling and the use of recycled PET, among other factors.
13th Poland Chemistry Congress to be held in June 2026
The 13th Poland Chemistry Congress will take place on 11–12 June 2026 in Warsaw. The event, organised by the Polish Chamber of Chemical Industry, will focus on security, competitiveness, regulation, energy transition and the development of the chemical sector.
More sustainable TPE solution with high recycling content
Kraiburg TPE and SaarGummi have developed a TPE material for automotive sealing systems containing about 56% post-consumer and post-industrial recyclates. The solution is intended to maintain the required quality, processing and functional properties.
Südpack advances packaging for meat and sausage products
Südpack presents a portfolio of films and packaging solutions for meat and sausage products, including both laminates and recyclable mono-material structures. The company highlights the importance of extending product shelf life, reducing food waste, and improving material efficiency.
Navigating the montan wax challenge with renewable alternatives for polymers
Clariant points to growing constraints in montan wax supply and presents the Licocare RBW Vita portfolio, based on rice bran wax, as a renewable alternative for polymer applications, including food-contact uses.
