At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Hennecke PUR Solutions will present its enhanced PUR overmolding technology with modules integrated directly into injection molding machines and Highline MK2 TI series solutions for technical insulation, tailored to regional market requirements.
At PRS Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, Vecoplan will present its plastics cleaning solutions, with a particular focus on dry cleaning technology integrated into complete recycling lines.
At Equiplast 2026 in Barcelona, Arburg, in cooperation with Moretto and HB-Therm, will present complete automated injection moulding cells for the Spanish and Portuguese market, featuring the premiere of the electric Allrounder Trend series with the new Gestica lite control system.
AMI has opened free registration for the Compounding & Recycling Expo, which will take place on 23–24 September 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, showcasing the growing links between polymer compounding and plastics recycling.
Krones AG has been recognised as the overall winner of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2026 for developing a new generation of agentic digital twins that use artificial intelligence to autonomously optimise production processes.
At Interpack 2026, Innovia Films will present a new generation of mono-material BOPP polypropylene films, developed to meet PPWR requirements and to enable recyclable packaging design.
In Japan, the use of recyclates and bioplastics in packaging, automotive and other sectors is growing, while domestic plastics production declines. Regulatory changes, industry initiatives and supply chain restructuring are driving the transformation.
In 2025, Krones maintained stable, profitable growth, increasing revenue to EUR 5.66 billion, improving the EBITDA margin to 10.6% and raising the proposed dividend to EUR 2.80 per share. The company also reaffirmed its ambitious target of climate neutrality by 2040.
Colines announces its presence at Plast Alger 2026 in Algiers, presenting its technological solutions for plastic film extrusion and PVC profiles for refrigeration appliances.
ALPLA has launched its first base plant in the Philippines, expanding its activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Plastic bottles and closures for the beverage industry and other sectors are produced in Calamba City.
At the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, Lindner will showcase integrated solutions for plastics recycling, focusing on recyclate quality, energy efficiency and process optimisation along the entire value chain.
At GTC 2026, Universal Robots presented the UR AI Trainer system developed with Scale AI, enabling imitation learning for robots and creating an integrated data pipeline from the lab to the factory floor.
