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Songwon: Sales and Profitability Rise Significantly in the Second Quarter of 2026

21.08.2026 - South Korean specialty chemicals producer Songwon significantly increased both sales and earnings in the second quarter of 2026. Group sales rose by 23.8% year on year to KRW 328.5 billion. Gross profit doubled to KRW 78.1 billion, while the gross margin increased from 14.6% to 23.8%. Operating profit...

Braskem: Higher Petrochemical Margins Drive Second-Quarter Earnings

21.08.2026 - Brazilian petrochemical group Braskem significantly improved its earnings in the second quarter of 2026. The main driver was a substantial increase in margins between international selling prices for plastics and the respective feedstock costs. This was due to disruptions in feedstock and petrochemical...

University of Surrey: New plastic turns into a gas when heated – then reforms once cooled

21.08.2026 - Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a polymer that breaks down into gaseous monomers at just 90°C and spontaneously recombines into the original solid polymer upon cooling. The material could enable new approaches to chemically recyclable plastics as well as coatings that can be applied...

Nolato: Plastics Processor Acquires M&M Qualtech

21.08.2026 - Swedish plastics processor Nolato is strengthening its electronics segment with the acquisition of industry peer M&M Qualtech. In a press release issued recently, Nolato announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire the company. However, the statement did not disclose the financial terms or...

Ergis: Film Manufacturer Expands Production in Oława, Poland

21.08.2026 - Polish film manufacturer Ergis is expanding production capacity at its site in Oława. A new warehouse and an additional production hall are currently being built on the factory premises, with a new production line to be installed in the latter. According to the company, the buildings are scheduled...

Ejot: Direct fastening simplifies the assembly of plastic components

21.08.2026 - Direct fastening enables robust yet cost-effective connections in engineering plastics. Since self-tapping screws form the thread directly during installation, additional process steps such as drilling and thread cutting are eliminated. This reduces production time, part variety and potential sources...

Arburg: Connected Injection Moulding Solutions and Digital Production Systems

21.08.2026 - Arburg will present a comprehensive portfolio for plastics processing at Fakuma 2026. The focus of its trade fair presence will be on digital services and software solutions covering the entire value chain. The offering will be complemented by six machine exhibits, new robotic systems, automated production...

MTF Technik: New Solutions for Separation and Automation

21.08.2026 - MTF Technik Hardy Schürfeld GmbH & Co. KG will present new solutions for the separation of molded parts and sprues as well as for the automated control of various buffer systems at Fakuma 2026. The focus will be on a newly developed segment separation drum and the universally applicable “Multi-Control”...

SGT: Expansion of rPET Capacities

20.08.2026 - French plastics company SGT Group is building another facility for the production of recycled PET (rPET). According to a company press release, the new facility is to be built at the Chalon-sur-Saône site and will have a capacity of 16,000 tonnes of rPET per year. The technology supplier is Austrian...

Negri Bossi: Injection Molding Cells for Food Packaging and Medical Technology

20.08.2026 - Negri Bossi will present two all-electric injection molding solutions for food packaging and medical technology applications at Fakuma 2026. Developed jointly with parent company Nissei Plastic and automation specialist Sytrama, the production cells combine injection molding machines, mold technology,...

Wittmann: Screenless Granulator for Gentle Inline Recycling at the Injection Molding Machine

20.08.2026 - With the S-Max primus screenless granulator, Wittmann offers a beside-the-press solution for inline recycling directly next to the injection molding machine. The granulator is designed for processing engineering plastics and can handle materials including styrenics and acrylics as well as glass-fiber-reinforced...

Oerlikon HRSflow: Hot Runner Solutions for Packaging, Medical Technology and Automotive Applications

20.08.2026 - Oerlikon HRSflow will present several hot runner applications for the packaging, consumer goods, medical and automotive industries at Fakuma 2026. The focus will be on the mechanically actuated “Stargate HRS” system, the Xp nozzle series for thick-walled transparent cosmetic packaging, and “Glow HRS”...

KraussMaffei Extrusion: Xinting Ren to Take Over as Managing Director

19.08.2026 - Effective September 1, 2026, Xinting Ren will take over as Managing Director of KraussMaffei Extrusion (KME). He succeeds Ralf Benack, who will leave the company at his own request on August 31, 2026. Ren will assume the new role in addition to his current position as Managing Director of KraussMaffei...

Dr. Boy: Compact Injection Molding and Automation Solutions

19.08.2026 - Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG will present a cross-section of its machine portfolio at Fakuma 2026. A total of seven exhibits will be on display at the company’s own booth in Hall A7 as well as at partner booths. For the first time, both the electromechanical and servohydraulic injection molding machines will...

VDWF: Joint stand of the German Tool and Mold Makers Association brings together around 60 exhibitors

19.08.2026 - The German Tool and Mold Makers Association (VDWF) will be represented at Fakuma 2026 with what it says will be the largest joint stand at the trade fair. According to the association, the VDWF stand is already fully booked and will bring together around 60 companies and institutions from various sectors...

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