AIMPLAS is coordinating the European IRION project, which aims to develop circular solutions for the recovery and reuse of iridium and fluorinated ionomers in proton exchange membrane electrolysers for green hydrogen production.
Growing demand for sustainable and lightweight packaging is supporting the spread of PET bottles in the wine segment. Examples from the Nordic countries and solutions from Anora and Alpla show how this format can open up new markets and target groups.
At CBST 2026 in Shenzhen, Sidel will showcase its aseptic PET bottling solutions and the NeXt Line complete line concept, as well as present its service offering for beverage producers in Greater China.
At Interpack 2026, three halls will concentrate the range of machines, materials and processing and packaging technologies for the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on automation, digitalisation and sustainable packaging.
Italian company Almeda has built its fresh-cut logistics from the outset on Tosca’s reusable packaging system, integrating RPC crates across the entire supply chain and combining operational efficiency with circular economy requirements.
Klöckner Pentaplast and GranTerre received the Italian Best Packaging Award for a jointly developed rigid mono-material PET packaging for sliced meats, combining high recycled content with full recyclability and performance comparable to multilayer barrier structures.
Amcor is introducing an improved, lighter version of its best-selling UniPak 1 kg tub for dairy products, reducing polypropylene usage while maintaining the required strength, functionality and compatibility with existing filling lines.
The Polish Union of Plastics Converters highlights the increasing pressure on the European plastics supply chain, driven by geopolitical tensions and rising energy and polymer prices, which threatens the stability of the domestic converting sector.
At the 30th Plastpol trade fair in 2026 in Kielce, Arburg will present its standard electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines in Poland for the first time, along with automated cells for producing spatulas and PET drinking cups.
In 2026, SI Group received a Silver rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the 85th percentile of companies assessed globally and improving on its 2025 Bronze rating. The recognition reflects the progress outlined in the company's ESG report.
In 2025, Italian production of machinery, equipment and moulds for plastics and rubber processing fell by around 5% to 4.4 billion euros. The results reflect weaker exports, strong domestic demand and a tense geopolitical and regulatory environment.
Amcor supplies Voslauer Mineralwasser with new customized tethered closures for the brand’s iconic bottles, combining EU SUP Directive requirements with functionality and sustainability targets.
