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Engel: Tie-bar-less electric injection moulding machine processes LSR seal to tight tolerances

07.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Engel will demonstrate the processing of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) on a tie-bar-less electric injection moulding machine of the “victory electric 1565/220” type. The machine produces a seal for an inverter component with tight dimensional and contour tolerances. The application focuses...

Schütz Expands Italian Reconditioning Network with Repack Investment

04.09.2026 - Schütz GmbH & Co. KGaA has acquired a majority stake in Italian reconditioning specialist Repack S.r.l., expanding its industrial packaging reconditioning network in Italy to five locations. Repack operates four sites in Cesara, Arzignano, Buscate and Stezzano and has around 30 years of experience...

Aumovio Sells Windshield Washer and Cleaning Systems Business to Certina

04.09.2026 - Aumovio is selling its windshield washer and cleaning systems business to the Certina Group. The two companies signed an agreement on September 3, 2026. The transaction covers production, research and development, as well as all employees and business activities associated with the unit. The deal...

Zeon Starts Up Pilot Plant for Carbon-Neutral Butadiene Production

04.09.2026 - Japanese chemical producer Zeon has completed a pilot plant for the carbon-neutral production of butadiene. According to the company, the facility is located at its Tokuyama site in Shunan, southwestern Japan. Construction began in summer 2025, with full-scale commissioning scheduled to be completed...

Barlog Plastics: PEKK Compounds, Recycled Materials and Expanded Rapid Tooling Production

04.09.2026 - Barlog Plastics GmbH will present material and manufacturing solutions for sustainable plastics applications, metal replacement, and the development of prototypes and small production runs at Fakuma 2026. The main highlights include new PEKK compounds, post-consumer recycled materials, PFAS-free tribological...

Epigral: Entry into Epoxy Resins with Annual Capacity of 125,000 Tonnes

04.09.2026 - Indian chemical manufacturer Epigral Limited plans to enter epoxy resin production at its manufacturing complex in Dahej, Gujarat. According to a notice filed by the company with the Indian stock exchanges BSE and NSE, an epoxy resin and formulations plant with an annual capacity of 125,000 tonnes is...

Sigma Engineering: Test “Sigmasoft” with Your Own Mold

04.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Sigma Engineering will present version 6.2 of its “Sigmasoft Virtual Molding” simulation software. The focus will be on a live application that allows visitors to use their own mold or part geometries for an injection molding simulation. The process is based on geometry data for a...

Envalior: Circular PA6 from End-of-Life Vehicles – Collaboration with Secara

04.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Envalior will present its collaboration with Secara on the development of circular PA6 for automotive applications. The focus is on a chemical recycling process designed to convert plastic waste from end-of-life vehicles back into caprolactam, which can subsequently be reused for PA6...

Sika: Acquisition of Turkish Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturer Akkim Completed

03.09.2026 - Sika AG has completed the acquisition of Turkish adhesives and sealants manufacturer Akkim. The transaction expands the Swiss specialty chemicals group’s product portfolio, distribution channels and production capacity. Financial details were not disclosed. Akkim generated net sales of around CHF...

TotalEnergies Corbion: ReBioCycle Demonstrates Closed-Loop PLA Recycling at Pilot Scale

03.09.2026 - The EU-funded ReBioCycle project has demonstrated a complete recycling pathway for polylactic acid (PLA) from mixed plastic waste at pilot scale. According to project partner TotalEnergies Corbion, PLA was separated from mixed waste streams using existing sorting technologies, chemically broken down...

Sumika Polymer Compounds: New recycling plant increases rPP capacity to more than 25,000 tonnes

03.09.2026 - Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe is investing more than €13 million in a new mechanical polypropylene recycling plant at its Saint-Martin-de-Crau site in France. According to the company, the facility will produce more than 10,000 tonnes of recycled polypropylene annually, primarily for applications...

Plasmatreat: Plasma Surface Treatment for Plastics Processing

03.09.2026 - Plasmatreat GmbH will present solutions for the plasma surface treatment of plastics at Fakuma 2026. The focus will be on processes for surface activation, cleaning and coating, as well as on process monitoring. Among the technologies on display will be the Openair-Plasma technology for automated...

KraussMaffei: Autonomous quality control and compact automation for injection molding production

03.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, KraussMaffei will present several solutions for automated and resource-efficient plastics processing. The focus will be on the new autonomous “AQCplus” quality control system for the all-electric “PX” series, the “LRXplus SE” side-entry removal concept, and compact production cells for...

Meraxis: Compounds, Material Testing and Digital Tools

03.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Meraxis will unveil its expanded portfolio for the first time. Since the beginning of the year, the plastics distributor has been operating its own compounding facility in Velen as well as accredited testing laboratories in Rehau. The company is thus extending its offering beyond material...

Adval Tech: Strong Order Intake Contrasts with Pressure on Earnings and Cash Flow

02.09.2026 - The Adval Tech Group won orders with a lifetime volume of CHF 156 million in the first half of 2026. At the same time, earnings and cash flow deteriorated due to a decline in sales, upfront costs for new projects and operational setbacks at two plants. The Swiss component manufacturer continues to expect...

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