During an open house at Smurfit Westrock’s plant in Ibi (Alicante), a new generation of Reifenhäuser EVO Ultra die heads for barrier blown film was presented. The live demonstration reported an output of over 1,000 kg/h at 70 µm thickness and profile accuracy better than ±3% (2σ).
Rising virgin polymer prices and mandatory recycled-content targets for packaging by 2030 are increasing pressure on processors. Gneuss outlines retrofit concepts intended to enable stable processing of recyclates on existing extrusion lines.
Bekum Group announces the presentation of extrusion blow molding solutions at interpack, Chinaplas and Saudi Plastics & Petrochem. The company emphasizes applications for regulated markets, PET handle bottles and industrial packaging with elevated requirements.
Evonik is expanding its portfolio of tribological materials with VestaKeep Easy Slide 2, designed for slide bearings operating under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. The PEEK-based material can be processed by injection molding and extrusion.
Avient has introduced the Hiformer Slip + Antistatic liquid additive for BOPP films to the Latin American market, combining slip and antistatic agents in a single formulation, which simplifies production while improving key film properties.
Feddersen Group together with BIO-FED, FEDDEM and Trebo will present an integrated portfolio of solutions for the circular economy at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, covering raw material identification, compounding, recycling technologies and advanced sorting.
Evosys Laser and Schaeffler Special Machinery are forming a joint sales team for the eastern United States, providing integrated, automated production solutions for the medical device industry based on laser plastic welding.
The medical device market is growing rapidly, driven by advanced plastics, new processing technologies, and increasing requirements for precision, digitalization, and sustainability.
BMT has developed a smart prototyping approach that combines simulations, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale blow moulding trials to accelerate PET bottle development, reduce design risk and cut tooling costs before metal moulds are produced.
Colines announces its presence at Plast Alger 2026 in Algiers, presenting its technological solutions for plastic film extrusion and PVC profiles for refrigeration appliances.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Coperion will present solutions for plastics processing and recycling, including twin screw extruders, feeding systems and new standardized systems for PET recycling.
In the AutoRock project, SKZ and Fraunhofer IIS are developing an inspection system for extruded profiles using X-ray computed tomography and artificial intelligence, enabling automatic defect detection in real time without interrupting the process.
