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FACC: Plant Expansion in Croatia – Expansion of Composite and Cabin Production

23.09.2026 - FACC AG has opened the expansion of its production site in Jakovlje, Croatia. According to the company, total investment at the site to date amounts to EUR 36 million. The expansion has tripled the production area. More than 500 employees now work in Jakovlje, making the plant the company’s largest...

Ter Plastics expands micronized polymer powder capacity in Poland and Spain

23.09.2026 - Ter Plastics Distribution is expanding production capacity for its “Termicron” micronized polymer powders in Poland and Spain, while also reorganizing its materials portfolio for rotational molding applications. The additional capacity is intended to strengthen the company’s European supply base...

Starlinger: Crafters Produces 11.3 Million “AD*Star” Cement Bags in One Month

23.09.2026 - Pakistani packaging manufacturer Crafters Polypropylene Packages (Pvt) Ltd produced 11.3 million “AD*Star” block-bottom valve bags for the cement industry in August 2026 using two Starlinger “adstarKON HX” conversion lines. According to Starlinger, output had already reached 11 million bags in July....

Lanxess Launches Reactive Flame Retardant for PU/PIR Insulation

23.09.2026 - Lanxess has expanded its portfolio for PU/PIR insulation applications with the launch of its new “Purventis” platform. The first product in the range, “Purventis Core”, is a reactive, halogen-free phosphorus-based flame retardant designed for rigid polyurethane (PU) and polyisocyanurate (PIR) foams....

Feddersen Group Highlights Compounds, AI Tools and Supply Chain Strategies

23.09.2026 - The Feddersen Group will present a broad range of materials, engineering services and supply chain concepts at Fakuma 2026, with several group companies exhibiting together in Friedrichshafen. The portfolio on display will include new compounds, recycled-content materials, PEEK-based high-performance...

Plastfocus 2027 to Move to Bengaluru Under New Messe Düsseldorf India-PMMAI Partnership

23.09.2026 - Messe Düsseldorf is expanding its activities in India’s plastics and rubber sector through a new long-term partnership with the Plastics Machinery Manufacturers Association of India (PMMAI). Under the agreement, Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt. Ltd. and PMMAI will jointly own and organize “Plastfocus”...

AGS Adds Soft Grippers to "PreciGrip" Modular System for Sensitive Parts

23.09.2026 - AGS Automation Greifsysteme Schwope GmbH has expanded its "PreciGrip" modular gripper system with a range of pneumatic soft grippers. Announced ahead of Fakuma 2026, the new silicone grippers are designed for handling sensitive, irregularly shaped parts and workpieces that are difficult to grip using...

Engel e-mac 200 targets high-output medical molding in a compact footprint

23.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Engel will present a fully electric injection molding cell for the production of medical auto-injector components. The exhibit combines an e-mac 200 with 2,000 kN of clamping force, a 32-cavity mold from Braunform, Engel’s inject AI assistance systems and a compact automation cell. ...

Arburg: “Allrounder More 2000” automates two-component molding and packaging of domino sets

23.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Arburg will showcase an enhanced turnkey system for two-component injection molding. At the heart of the cell is an “Allrounder More 2000” equipped with a 32-cavity hot-runner mold from Polar-Form and Hasco. In a cycle time of around 60 seconds, the machine produces 32 two-color ABS...

Evonik: Group restructuring aimed at strengthening growth and cost position – Around 3,200 jobs to be cut worldwide

22.09.2026 - Evonik Industries AG is pressing ahead with a broad restructuring of its portfolio, production network and investment priorities as it seeks to strengthen growth businesses and improve its cost position. Over the next three years, the specialty chemicals group plans to channel resources more selectively...

MW Compounds to Showcase Recycling Compounds and Process Optimization

22.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, MW Compounds GmbH will present material solutions for injection molding aimed at improving material efficiency, reducing scrap and shortening cycle times. The company will focus on engineering compounds based on both virgin and recycled raw materials, as well as on tailoring material...

Mitsui Chemicals Targets Tribological Applications with UHMW-PE Grades

22.09.2026 - Mitsui Chemicals is positioning its "Lubmer" and "Mipelon" ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) ranges for applications requiring low friction and high wear resistance. The materials are designed for injection molding, extrusion, coatings and the modification of thermoplastics, elastomers...

Wittmann Expands Automation Portfolio with R9 Control and WX253 Robot Automation – New control platform and compact linear robot

22.09.2026 - Wittmann will highlight its new “R9” robot control system and “WX253” linear robot at Fakuma 2026. The “R9” serves as a central control and communication platform for connected production cells, while the “WX253” adds a more compact model with a payload capacity of up to 35 kg to the company’s WX robot...

Servomold: Servo-electric linear unscrewing unit synchronizes rotation and axial movement

22.09.2026 - Servomold will unveil a new servo-electric linear unscrewing unit (SLU) for demolding helical internal contours at Fakuma 2026. The system combines the rotary movement of a threaded core with a simultaneous axial stroke, with both movements electronically synchronized. Typical applications include plastic...

Enneatech: PCR- and PIR-based polyamide compounds for automotive applications

22.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Enneatech AG will present new PA66 compounds for engineering applications in the automotive industry. The materials contain 30 to 50 percent post-consumer recyclate (PCR), with the remaining polymer content derived from post-industrial recyclate (PIR). The polymer fraction is therefore...

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