K 2025: focusing on the transformation of the plastics industry
Special show Plastics Shape the Future to offer international discourse, innovations and impulses for a sustainable and competitive plastics industry on seven theme days
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Efficiency, precision and hygiene - Sumitomo (SHI) Demag at Plastpol 2025
At the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag stand number 22 in hall 6 (former hall F), visitors will be able to see live how the combination of reliable technology, intelligent control systems and proven know-how enables production that meets the highest quality and environmental requirements.
ENGEL expands market share amid global uncertainty
The globally operating ENGEL Group has closed the 2024/25 financial year with a turnover of approximately EUR 1.5 billion. Despite a continued decline in market conditions, the injection moulding machine manufacturer held its ground against European competitors.
Progressing towards Herbold Meckesheim and Coperion recycling plant
Exciting news from our customer Magpet Polymer Pvt Ltd from India: The first part of the bottle-to-bottle recycling system developed collaboratively by Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim has been installed.
Kistler and Keller Pressure strengthen their partnership in China
The Kistler Group and Keller Pressure, both headquartered in Winterthur, have signed an agreement that affirms their shared intention to continue expanding their strategic partnership, to strengthen synergies, and adopt a targeted approach to the ongoing development of the Chinese market.
MAAG Group to acquire Sikora AG
MAAG Group is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sikora AG, a recognized leader in measuring and control technologies. This acquisition accelerates MAAG’s innovation capabilities in machine learning, industrial IoT, and AI-driven technologies.
Great interest for 30th Fakuma
Fakuma 2026 will be an anniversary event, and it’s already arousing great interest a year and a half in advance: two thirds of all available booth floor space has already been reserved for the 30th international trade fair for plastics processing.
Ultimate efficiency and maximum flexibility under one roof
Made in Germany’ is an integral part of Mesto’s brand promise. The entire value creation is produced at the corporate headquarters in Freiberg am Neckar in southern Germany, and this is to remain unchanged in future.
Aroma protection with a clear conscience: Are your coffee packages green enough?
With its sustainable packaging innovations, Südpack continues to set new benchmarks in this market. The film manufacturer has also developed recyclable mono-material solutions for packaging coffee beans and ground coffee - offering an alternative to conventional PET/aluminum/PE composites.
Nordson BKG and Fimic with innovations at K 2025
Nordson BKG GmbH and FimicSrl. today announced a deepened strategic partnership, building on FIMIC's appointment as the exclusive agent for Nordson BKG products in Italy announced in January 2025.
How to improve product quality and reduce energy consumption of ZSK extruders?
There is a lot of potential in modernizing a compounding and extrusion line. The throughput of a system can be significantly increased, product quality improved, energy consumption reduced or overall equipment efficiency (OEE) enhanced.
Stadler: driving innovation in waste sorting to meet Nordic markets
Stadle is uniquely positioned to support Nordic countries in achieving their ambitious sustainability goals. With advanced technologies, specialised expertise, and tailored solutions, Stadler supports the region’s efforts to achieve its ambitious recycling and circular economy goals.
