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Arburg: Micro Injection Molding of Delicate 0.002-Gram Components

11.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Arburg will showcase a production cell for the micro injection molding of components weighing just 0.002 grams each. A four-cavity mold produces four POM microfilters per cycle, with a total shot weight of only 0.008 grams. The parts are produced without sprues and are subsequently deposited...

Wacker: Post-Cure-Free Silicone Rubber with Self-Adhesive Properties

11.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Wacker Chemie will present the self-adhesive liquid silicone rubber “Elastosil LR 5471.” The addition-curing two-component system is designed for hard-soft composite components and, after curing, is intended for use in food-contact applications, medical technology and infant care without...

WIS Kunststoffe to Showcase EU-Compliant rPP-PCR for Food-Contact Applications

11.09.2026 - WIS Kunststoffe GmbH is set to present a polypropylene regranulate made from post-consumer recyclate (rPP-PCR) for food-contact applications at Fakuma 2026. According to the company, the recycling process used for the material meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 governing recycled plastics...

Formnext 2026: Around 800 Exhibitors Expected in Frankfurt

10.09.2026 - Formnext 2026 will take place in Frankfurt am Main from 17 to 20 November 2026. Organised by Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH, the trade fair is expected to bring together around 800 exhibitors from the additive manufacturing industry. The event will focus on industrial applications and technologies across...

Lotte Chemical to Acquire Majority Stake in Engro Polymer & Chemicals

10.09.2026 - South Korean chemicals group Lotte Chemical is further expanding its presence in Pakistan. According to a company statement, subsidiary Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited (LCPL) last week agreed to acquire a majority stake in Pakistani PVC producer Engro Polymer & Chemicals Limited (EPCL). LCPL will...

Borouge appoints Roland Janssen to lead sales and marketing

10.09.2026 - Borouge International has appointed Roland Janssen as Chief Commercial Officer, effective October 1, 2026. He succeeds Stefan Doboczky, who is leaving the company. Based at Borouge International’s operational headquarters in Vienna, Janssen will oversee the polyolefin producer’s global sales and...

Asahi Kasei Highlights High-Performance Plastics for Radar, Vehicle Interiors and Electrical Applications

10.09.2026 - Asahi Kasei Europe GmbH will showcase a range of material solutions for automotive, electrical and industrial applications at Fakuma 2026. The company’s exhibits will focus on modified polyphenylene ether, polyamides, PPA compounds, thermoplastic elastomers and polyacetal binder systems. Target applications...

Bieglo adds Gharda Chemicals’ PEI to European portfolio

10.09.2026 - Bieglo GmbH has added polyetherimide (PEI) from Indian manufacturer Gharda Chemicals Limited to its European distribution portfolio. Marketed under the “Gimide” brand, the material is produced by Gharda Polymers, the company’s high-performance polymers division. Bieglo is positioning the range as an...

Röhm: MMA Price Increase

10.09.2026 - Effective September 14, Röhm GmbH will increase prices in Europe for “Meracryl” MMA (methyl methacrylate) and other methacrylate monomers. Where permitted under existing agreements, prices will increase by EUR 100 per metric ton. Röhm cites higher raw material and energy costs as the reason.

Elmet: "Smartshot i" automates cavity balancing in LSR injection molding

10.09.2026 - Elmet GmbH will present the "Smartshot i" cold runner system for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molding at Fakuma 2026. The system continuously analyzes the injection process, automatically adjusts the positions of the nozzle needles, and is intended to reduce setup effort, particularly for...

Weiss Kunststoffverarbeitung: Plastic Components for Electromobility and New Fields of Application

10.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Weiss Kunststoffverarbeitung will showcase components and assemblies for the automotive and commercial vehicle industries as well as for other fields of application. The focus will be on the transition from its traditional business involving components for internal combustion engines...

PureCycle: Start-up of Antwerp PP recycling plant postponed until 2029

09.09.2026 - PureCycle Technologies now plans to commission its first European recycling plant in Antwerp, Belgium, in 2029. This is according to the company’s quarterly report filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 6 August 2026. PureCycle had previously expected operations to begin between...

Leuna-Polyamid to Shut Down Plants After Investor Search Fails

09.09.2026 - Leuna-Polyamid GmbH is preparing to shut down its production facilities at the Leuna site after its search for an investor ended without a viable bid. According to the company, no binding offers were submitted by the end-August deadline, while the two remaining interested parties also withdrew. Production...

Syensqo: New Compounding Line in India Doubles Capacity for High-Performance Aromatic Polymers

09.09.2026 - Syensqo is investing in a new compounding line for high-performance aromatic polymers at its Panoli site in the Indian state of Gujarat. The facility is scheduled to begin operations in the first quarter of 2028 and will double the site’s existing compounding capacity. The company did not disclose the...

Shibaura Machine: Puebla Vendrell Engineering Takes Over Sales in Spain

09.09.2026 - Shibaura Machine LWB has appointed Puebla Vendrell Engineering System S.L. as its new sales partner for Spain. Since September 2, 2026, the company has been responsible for selling horizontal and vertical injection molding machines for processing thermoplastics. The agreement is intended to expand...

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