Erema states it provides a consistent global service standard for users of its recycling systems worldwide. The company bases it on a technician network active in around 60 countries, regular training in Ansfelden, and the BluPort digital tools.
Kistler Instrument Corporation and FimmTech have entered into a strategic partnership that integrates cavity pressure sensors and process monitoring with hands-on injection molding training. The aim is to improve process stability, repeatability and molded part quality.
Aimplas closed 2025 with revenue exceeding EUR 26.7 million, more than 300 R&D&I projects, and growth in the number of client and member companies. The centre also points to the development of laboratory services, training activities and environmental measures.
Arburg has established a network partnership with the Thin Wall Packaging Academy (TWPA) based in Switzerland. The aim of the cooperation is to promote thin-wall injection moulding technology and provide practical training for packaging industry specialists.
The Arburg Newcomer Awards 2026 were presented at the company’s Vocational Training Center in Lossburg. The company recognised five students from partner schools in the Black Forest region for outstanding achievements and activities in MINT subjects.
EREMA and AIPMA/AMTEC are launching a new plastics recycling training centre in Mumbai, focused on practical training for operators and supervisors for India’s growing recycling sector.
SKZ and f-bb are launching the three-year WBMplusK project to train 35 continuing education mentors for companies in the plastics industry, who will conduct around 600 mentoring sessions in total.
The “Pleiades” university competition – Plastic European Innovation Award for Design and Sustainability – in Italy links the plastics industry with IUAV University, promoting durable plastic products, design and injection moulding as part of the circular economy.
The SKZ center has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with the Lenzing Education Center (BZL) for plastics technology training on the Austrian market. Selected SKZ courses will be available in classroom and online formats.
AIMPLAS has presented its training programme for the first half of 2026, including more than 70 courses and a new Professional Expert in Legislation title focused on regulations in the plastics sector.
BW Converting’s Packaging Innovation Center in Green Bay provides converters with practical flexographic training, hands-on pressroom learning and live demonstrations of production equipment, including the PCMC Meridian Elite+ laser anilox cleaner.
The Formnext 2025 AMbassador Award has been presented to Irena Heuzeroth from the SKZ Plastics Center in Würzburg for the course “Certified Industrial Technician specializing in Additive Manufacturing”, developed with the Würzburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
