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BioBTX secures €20.8 million in EU funding for chemical recycling plant

10:42 - Dutch company BioBTX has secured €20.8 million in funding from the EU Innovation Fund for its planned “Petra” chemical recycling facility at the Delfzijl chemical park in the Netherlands (see also plasticker-news dated August 14, 2026). The company announced that it has signed a grant agreement with...

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What does “loss-in-weight” mean in loss-in-weight feeders?

One variant of gravimetric dosing is differential dosing based on the so-called “loss-in-weight” principle. Here, the entire dosing system—the storage hopper and its contents, together with the dosing device—is weighed. As material is discharged, the scale measures the weight loss per unit of time.

Moretto: “Loadmatik” automates granule conveying with self-learning process control

09:35 - At Fakuma 2026, Moretto is presenting its patented “Loadmatik” granule conveying system. Designed for centralized material conveying systems, the solution automatically determines conveying parameters and adjusts them during operation. According to the Italian equipment manufacturer, the system uses...

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Engineering plastics, polyolefins, thermoplastic elastomers, compounds, functionalized polymers and sustainable materials for healthcare, packaging, mobility and other applications. Visit Ultrapolymers at Fakuma 2026 in Hall A5, Booth 5211.

UPM: Biorefinery for Wood-Based Chemical Feedstocks Opens in Leuna

09:28 - Finnish group UPM officially inaugurated its biorefinery in Leuna, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, on 15 October 2026. The facility converts lignocellulosic biomass, particularly beech wood from forest thinning operations and sawmill residues, into bio-based chemical feedstocks. With an annual capacity of 220,000...

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More than 35 years experience in recyclates!

At Fakuma, TechnoCompound is highlighting its commitment to sustainable plastics. The company is focusing on material developments for electrical and electronic components, with topics including electromagnetic shielding, electrical insulation and flame retardancy.

Haitian International Germany: Four-Tier Automation Offering for Injection Moulding Systems in Europe

09:21 - Haitian International Germany GmbH, based in Ebermannsdorf, Germany, has established automation as an integral part of its European portfolio in 2026. As the company further announced on the occasion of Fakuma 2026, Haitian designs and integrates automated production cells for plastics processing, ranging...

Butterfly: Investment Group Acquires Packaging Manufacturer Sabert

06:06 - Los Angeles-based investment group Butterfly Equity is acquiring US packaging manufacturer Sabert Holding. In a press release issued in late September, Butterfly announced that it had signed an agreement to this effect. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year, subject...

Ems-Grivory: High-Performance Polyamides for Busbar Insulation in Electric Vehicles

06:00 - The Ems-Grivory business unit of Ems-Chemie AG has developed high-performance polyamides for the plastic insulation of busbars in electric vehicles. The materials are designed for high-voltage systems with increasing requirements for dielectric strength, temperature resistance and efficient use of installation...

Covestro: Polycarbonate Capacity Reduction Planned in Antwerp – Up to 260 Jobs Affected by Restructuring

15.10.2026 - Covestro NV plans to consolidate its polycarbonate production at its Antwerp site in Belgium from four production lines to one. At the same time, production of the precursor bisphenol A (BPA) at the site is to be discontinued. Up to 260 of the approximately 970 employees could be affected by the proposed...

Nouryon: New peroxide aims to expand applications for recycled PP

15.10.2026 - Speciality chemicals manufacturer Nouryon presented its new organic peroxide, "Perkadox PM-60ST-GR", at Fakuma 2026. The product is designed to enable targeted adjustments to the flow properties and improve the mechanical properties of recycled plastics. The focus is particularly on recycled polypropylene...

Covestro: 60 Years of Distribution Partnership with Albis for Polycarbonate and TPU

15.10.2026 - The distribution partnership between Covestro and Albis dates back to 1966, when the distribution of Bayer polymer products began in Germany. At Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen, the two companies are highlighting the 60th anniversary of their collaboration. Material Portfolio and Technical Cooperation...

Lego: E-methanol from captured CO₂ used to produce plastic parts

15.10.2026 - Danish toy manufacturer Lego is using e-methanol as an alternative feedstock for the first time in the production of more than 90 different plastic components. These include connectors, cross axles, steering wheels and the hands of Lego minifigures. The company aims to gradually reduce its reliance...

Arburg: 2026 Turnover Expected to Exceed Previous Year's €576 Million – Expansion of Manufacturing in China

15.10.2026 - Injection moulding machine manufacturer Arburg expects turnover for the 2026 financial year to exceed the previous year's figure of €576 million. At its press conference at Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen, the company reported a recovery in incoming orders since the second quarter and a recent increase...

SLS: Plastic Profile Manufacturer Invests in Extrusion, Toolmaking and Logistics

15.10.2026 - SLS Kunststoffverarbeitungs GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of plastic profiles based in Dahn, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, plans to invest approximately EUR 1 million in production, toolmaking, secondary operations and logistics by the end of 2026. The investment programme aims to expand production...

STC Extrusion: Starlinger Establishes Specialized Company for Artificial Turf and Monofilament Technology

14.10.2026 - The Starlinger Group has established STC Extrusion GmbH in Chemnitz, Germany. The independent mechanical engineering company is acquiring selected assets of the insolvent STC Spinnzwirn GmbH and will focus on machinery and processes for the production of artificial turf yarns and technical monofilaments...

Incoe: Localized Variothermal Mold Temperature Control Aims to Eliminate Visible Weld-Line Marks

14.10.2026 - Hot-runner manufacturer Incoe offers "Heat-Inject", a localized variothermal mold temperature control system for injection molding applications. The system is designed to prevent weld lines from appearing as visible notches on the surface of molded parts. Weld lines occur when separate melt fronts converge...

Incoe: 'APR' Option for Valve-Gate Hot Runner Systems Enables Individual Valve Pin Adjustment

14.10.2026 - Hot runner manufacturer Incoe offers the "APR" (Actuation Plate Ready) option for valve-gate hot runner systems. It is designed for systems in which the valve pins are actuated together via a common actuation plate. For this purpose, the valve pins are equipped with specially designed valve pin holders...

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