Refresco implements Sidel Swing Evo pasteuriser at its Italian plant
Refresco has installed the first Sidel Swing Evo tunnel pasteuriser in Italy at its Sulmona plant, increasing operational performance and the efficiency of energy and water use.
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BMT smart prototyping accelerates PET bottle development
BMT has developed a smart prototyping approach that combines simulations, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale blow moulding trials to accelerate PET bottle development, reduce design risk and cut tooling costs before metal moulds are produced.
BW Packaging presents machinery lineup for Interpack 2026
At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, BW Packaging will present an integrated portfolio of packaging machinery, including solutions for bagging, filling, closing, labeling and end-of-line automation.
Barmag and Neumag present innovations in manmade fiber spinning
Barmag and Neumag, operating within the Rieter Group, will present new solutions for manmade fiber production at ITM 2026 in Istanbul, covering filament spinning, staple fibers, nonwovens and digital systems for the networked factory.
MAS Tech: 20 years of development in plastics recycling technology
MAS Tech celebrates its 20th anniversary as a provider of complete solutions for plastics and PET recycling, based on patented conical co-rotating twin-screw extrusion technology and new iQonicTWIN platforms.
New Hasco locating rings for precise mould attachment
Hasco expands its locating ring portfolio with new variants Z7517/…, Z7526/… and Z7527/… providing precise alignment of injection moulds and increased stability and process reliability.
Kompozyt-Expo 2026 trade fair: a platform for composite technologies
On 7–8 October 2026, the 14th edition of the Kompozyt-Expo trade fair, one of Poland's key events dedicated to composite materials and technologies, will take place in Krakow.
Teradyne Robotics sues Elite Robots over copyright infringement
Teradyne Robotics has taken legal action in Germany against Elite Robots, alleging copyright infringement of Universal Robots software and calling for stronger intellectual property protection in Europe.
Interpack 2026: key event for processing and packaging
From 7 to 13 May 2026, interpack 2026, the world’s largest event for the processing and packaging industry, will take place in Düsseldorf, focusing on smart manufacturing, innovative materials and future skills.
Clariant, Borealis and SINTEF advance pyrolysis oil upgrading technology
Clariant, together with Borealis and SINTEF, has completed a pilot project in Norway confirming the effectiveness of pyrolysis oil upgrading technology for plastic waste to steam cracker grade feedstock, suitable for virgin polyolefin production.
New PA6 material for rotationally molded tank liners
Envalior is introducing Durethan FLX-RTM, an impact-modified PA6 material developed specifically for rotationally molded tank liners, combining high processing flowability with low hydrogen permeability and low-temperature resistance.
Sikora presents new measuring systems at wire 2026
At wire 2026 in Düsseldorf, Sikora will present its complete portfolio of systems for quality control and cost optimization in cable production, including new measuring heads, X-ray systems, solutions for pellet purity inspection and software for monitoring process stability.
