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Hellweg Maschinenbau to Demonstrate Grinding of Challenging Plastics

06:00 - Hellweg Maschinenbau will showcase two fully operational granulators at Fakuma 2026, demonstrating the size reduction of a wide range of plastic waste. Visitors will also have the opportunity to bring their own material samples for test grinding at the company’s booth. The machines on display will feature...

Arburg: Connected Medical Production Cell Adds AI-Based Process Optimization

06:00 - At Fakuma 2026, Arburg will showcase an enhanced version of its “NextGen Medical Solution” production cell for manufacturing plastic components used in medical applications. The turnkey system is built around an electric “Allrounder 570 A” in a cleanroom configuration and integrates the injection molding...

Syensqo: Specialty polymers for a wide range of processing technologies

06:00 - At Fakuma 2026, Syensqo will showcase a broad portfolio of specialty polymers for applications in automotive, data centers, construction and heating systems, consumer goods, food-contact applications and precision electronics. The company is focusing on materials tailored to a wide range of processing...

Fraunhofer LBF focuses on recyclate stabilization and recycling-friendly component design

06:00 - At Fakuma 2026, the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF will showcase methods for developing and evaluating technical plastic products. Key areas of focus include recyclate stabilization, closed-loop recycling, flame-retardant plastics, and the design of durable,...

Werit Strengthens Dutch Market Presence with Acquisition of Rezi Sanitair Nederland Business

29.09.2026 - Plastics specialist takes over business activities of long-standing Dutch partner effective 1 October 2026 and expands its customer base in the sanitary and building technology sector. Werit Kunststoffwerke W. Schneider GmbH & Co. KG is strengthening its presence in the Netherlands by taking over...

Borouge Expands Recycled-Content PP Compounding Capacity in Schwechat

29.09.2026 - Borouge International has started commercial operations at a new compounding plant at its Schwechat site in Austria, expanding its European production capacity for polypropylene compounds. The company says it has invested more than EUR 100 million in the expansion and modernization of the site. The...

ColorLite: Continuous Color Measurement of Plastic Granules for In-Process Quality Control

29.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, ColorLite will present a system for the continuous color measurement of plastic granules. The solution combines the “sph ipm” online spectrophotometer with a dedicated granule measuring chamber. It monitors material color at short intervals close to the production process and provides...

Kistler Launches MedRelease Suite for Medical Injection Molding

29.09.2026 - Kistler Instrumente AG will present its “MedRelease Suite” at Fakuma 2026, a quality monitoring solution designed for medical injection molding. The system combines cavity pressure measurement, process monitoring, model-based quality prediction and centralized data management to provide traceable quality...

Wacker Launches Coolant-Resistant LSR for EV Sealing Applications

29.09.2026 - Wacker Chemie will introduce “Elastosil LR 3822,” a new oil-bleeding liquid silicone rubber for e-mobility applications, at Fakuma 2026. The material is aimed primarily at connector seals and other sealing components used in electric-vehicle battery cooling systems. After curing, the elastomer continuously...

Wittmann Group: AIM4Help Adds Voice-Enabled Assistance for Injection Molding

29.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, the Wittmann Group will unveil an enhanced version of its digital assistance system, AIM4Help. The application supports users with technical questions relating to the company’s injection molding machines, robots and peripheral equipment. With the latest release, users can now submit...

Avantium Starts Production at FDCA Plant in Delfzijl

28.09.2026 - Avantium N.V. has produced the first batch of furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) at its new facility in Delfzijl, marking a further milestone in the plant’s commissioning process. The company said the key process units had already been successfully brought online. According to Avantium, the site is the world’s...

BASF Confirms Talks Over Possible Evonik Takeover

28.09.2026 - BASF is exploring a potential takeover of specialty chemicals group Evonik and has confirmed preliminary discussions with the company and its largest shareholder, the RAG Foundation. “The course and outcome of the exploratory talks are currently open,” the Ludwigshafen-based chemicals group said...

Plast Eurasia 2026 Expects 80,000 Trade Visitors in Istanbul

28.09.2026 - December 2–5, 2026, Istanbul, Turkey Plast Eurasia 2026 will take place from December 2 to 5, 2026, at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul, marking the 35th edition of the Turkish plastics industry trade fair. The event is organized by Tüyap Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım A.ª. in cooperation...

RSH Polymere Launches New PIR/PCR Hybrid Recyclates

28.09.2026 - RSH Polymere GmbH is expanding its range of regranulates and recycling compounds with new hybrid grades combining post-industrial recyclates (PIR) and post-consumer recyclates (PCR). The materials are designed for applications that must meet both defined recycled-content targets and specific technical...

Sun Chemical: PPS compounds and masterbatches for electrification and recycling

28.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Sun Chemical is presenting new PPS compounds alongside functional masterbatch solutions designed with sustainability in mind. The focus is on applications in electrification, high-voltage technology, thermal management, water handling, plastics sorting and recycling. PPS materials...

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