Latest News

Leistritz: New Spline Profile Increases Torque Transmission in Twin-Screw Extruders

12.10.2026 - Leistritz Extrusionstechnik GmbH will present "WaveTec", a new spline profile for the shaft-hub connection in twin-screw extruders, at Fakuma 2026. According to the company, the profile transmits a specific torque of up to 18 Nm/cm³ without requiring additional shaft preloading. The wave-shaped profile...

Rowasol: New natural colorants expand biobased liquid colour range

12.10.2026 - Rowasol GmbH, based in Pinneberg, has expanded the colour spectrum of its biobased liquid colours in the "Rowasol GreenLine" product range. At Fakuma 2026, the company will present the new colour palette at its own stand in Hall B1 and at FKuR’s stand in Hall B4. According to the company, the additional...

Ems-Grivory: "Grinova H" Targets Metal, PPA, PPS and PEEK Replacement

12.10.2026 - Ems-Grivory is positioning its high-performance polyamide "Grinova H" for thermally and mechanically demanding components currently made from standard PPA, PPS, PEEK or metal. Ahead of Fakuma 2026, the company said the material combines high stiffness at elevated temperatures with strong creep resistance....

Arburg: Training opportunities and digitalisation at Fakuma Career Friday

12.10.2026 - Arburg will take part in Career Friday at Fakuma 2026 on 16 October 2026. More than 60 apprentices and trainers will support the machine manufacturer's trade fair team that day. At Arburg's stand, the programme is aimed at school pupils, university students and those starting their careers, combining...

Wittmann combines PCR processing, foam injection molding and inline quality control

12.10.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, the Wittmann Group will showcase an automated injection molding cell for the production of stackable plant containers made from post-consumer recyclate (PCR). The application combines physical foam injection molding, energy-efficient processing and fully integrated inline quality inspection....

motan: Equipment for Dosing, Mixing, Conveying and Drying – Standardized Solutions under the "swift" Brand

09.10.2026 - The motan group will present systems for material handling in plastics processing at Fakuma 2026. The focus of its trade fair presence will be on equipment for dosing, mixing, conveying and drying plastic raw materials, as well as standardized material handling solutions under the "swift" product brand....

Plast 2029: Italian Plastics Trade Fair Returns to Spring

09.10.2026 - Trade fair organizer Promaplast has announced the dates for the 21st edition of the international trade fair "Plast". The event will take place from May 15 to 18, 2029, at the Fiera Milano exhibition center in Rho near Milan, Italy. The trade fair will thus return to its spring schedule. Opening hours...

Arburg: 25 Years of Sales Partnership with Maqtec in Latin America

09.10.2026 - Injection molding machine manufacturer Arburg has been working with Colombian machinery distributor Maqtec for 25 years. Based in Bogotá, the sales partner represents Arburg exclusively in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Honduras, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador and Panama. The anniversary...

VDWF: AI assistant "ExpoPilot" connects visitors with exhibitors at the joint stand

09.10.2026 - The German Association of Tool and Mould Makers (VDWF) is introducing its AI-powered assistant "ExpoPilot" for the first time at Fakuma 2026. The browser-based application helps trade fair visitors find suitable exhibitors at the association’s joint stand. Exhibitors include toolmakers, contract manufacturers,...

Wittmann: New generation of temperature control units with higher cooling capacity and simplified maintenance

09.10.2026 - The Wittmann Group is presenting the new generation of its "Tempro plus 90" temperature control units at Fakuma 2026. The non-pressurised units are designed for applications at temperatures up to 90°C. According to the manufacturer, the "Tempro plus" range provides temperature control with tolerances...

FKuR Kunststoff: Focus on Bio-Based Compounds and Recyclates

09.10.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH will present bio-based plastic compounds, plastic recyclates and combinations of both material groups. The focus will be on materials suitable for various processing methods, as well as the requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) regarding...

Hellweg Maschinenbau: “Smart Cut Guard” expands condition monitoring for granulators

09.10.2026 - Hellweg Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG will present its new “Smart Cut Guard” module at Fakuma 2026. The optional extension for the “Smart Control” control system uses a sensor to record vibrations in the granulator and analyze changes in vibration behavior. This is designed to detect worn blades or damaged...

Leistritz: New Feeding Aid Increases Throughput of Polyolefin Fluff Sixfold

09.10.2026 - Leistritz Extrusionstechnik GmbH has developed a feeding aid for processing plastics with low bulk densities. In trials using polyolefin fluff on a "ZSE 50 Maxx" twin-screw extruder, the device, known as "LEH", increased material throughput from 40 to 240 kg/h, according to the company. The technology...

Genesis Polymers Europe + Velogy: Closer integration of sales and European PP and PE production

09.10.2026 - Genesis Polymers Europe and Velogy will make their first joint appearance at Fakuma 2026. The companies will present their collaboration in Hall B2, Booth 2310. The partnership combines Velogy's European production of polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) with sales, logistics, and technical and...

LaMa Recycling: Recycling of SAP-Containing Plastic Composites on an Industrial Scale

09.10.2026 - LaMa Recycling GmbH, based in Würzburg, Germany, has developed a mechanical recycling process for plastic construction products containing superabsorbent polymers (SAP). According to the company, the process enables composite materials that have previously been difficult to recycle to be converted into...

Please find more information in German.

You wish to have news about your company and your products published here?
Please send your information and press reports to info@plasticker.de or give us a call!