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Wittmann Group: Integrated Material Preparation and Process Control for High-Quality Recycling

07.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, the Wittmann Group will showcase an integrated injection molding application that combines material recycling, material preparation and process control within a compact production cell. The system produces the “EcoFritz” clip, a reusable fastening solution for securing media lines and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

BYK: Expansion of High-Performance Additive Production in Schkopau

02.09.2026 - Specialty chemicals manufacturer BYK has expanded its production and storage capacities at its Schkopau site in Saxony-Anhalt. According to the company, around €12 million has been invested. The new facility at the Dow ValuePark was officially inaugurated on August 21, 2026. At the heart of the expansion...

Romira: New PA/ASA and PC/PBT Compounds for Medical Technology Applications

02.09.2026 - Romira is expanding its materials portfolio for medical technology with two further-developed compounds based on PA/ASA and PC/PBT. According to the company, which announced the materials ahead of Fakuma 2026, they are intended for applications requiring high mechanical performance, dimensional stability,...

Wintec: Two-platen machine produces 360 clothes hangers per hour

02.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Wintec will demonstrate high-volume production on a two-platen injection molding machine from its “t-win” series. At the booth, a “t-win 6500” with a clamping force of 6,500 kN will produce clothes hangers for Leifheit. Using a 4+4-cavity family mold and a cycle time of around 40 seconds,...

Polyblend: Four Million Euros to Expand Production of Plastic Compounds with Recycled Content

01.09.2026 - Polyblend is investing four million euros in the modernization of an existing production line at its Bad Sobernheim site. The compounder is using the project to expand its capacity for plastic compounds containing mechanically recycled raw materials. According to the company, the final investment decision...

Lindner: New Recycling Regulations Increase Demand for Recyclates in Latin America

01.09.2026 - New legal requirements for recycling rates, recycled content and extended producer responsibility are changing the regulatory framework for plastic packaging in Latin America. Brazil, Chile and Colombia in particular have introduced or tightened mandatory requirements. As a result, recyclers and plastics...

EuPC Appoints Erich Cuaz as New Director General

01.09.2026 - The European Plastics Converters Association (EuPC) has appointed Erich Cuaz as its new Director General, effective 1 September 2026. In his new role, he will head EuPC’s Brussels office and also take over the leadership of Polymer Comply Europe (PCE). Cuaz brings experience in public affairs, communications...

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