Dhunseri Poly Films orders the world’s fastest BOPET line
Dhunseri Poly Films has ordered from Brückner Maschinenbau a BOPET film production line with a designed speed of 700 m/min for its plant in Panagarh, West Bengal, India.
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Alpla maintains growth and strengthens position in recycling
Alpla closed the 2025 financial year with sales of EUR 5.2 billion, increasing its workforce to around 25,500 employees and the number of plants to 206, while setting ambitious recycling targets for 2030.
Südpack strengthens presence in the USA through partnership with PPC Flex
Südpack sold its production plant in Oak Creek to PPC Flex and entered into an extensive strategic partnership focused on joint growth in the US market, with particular emphasis on the meat and cheese segments.
Opportunities for PE in the Middle East & Africa
New AMI Market Intelligence report analyses polyethylene consumption in Middle East and Africa markets for 2019–2029, highlighting key growth segments in plastics processing and differing development drivers in both subregions.
Targi Kielce secures loan for construction of new exhibition hall
Targi Kielce has signed a PLN 55 million, 10‑year loan agreement with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego to continue the construction of a new exhibition hall with an area of approx. 15,500 m².
adapa at CFIA 2026: flexible packaging and PPWR requirements
adapa Group will present at CFIA 2026 in Rennes a portfolio of flexible PE, PP and paper packaging designed for recycling, taking into account upcoming PPWR requirements.
Coveris to present No Waste packaging at ExpoSweet 2026
Coveris will present No Waste packaging at ExpoSweet 2026
First exhibitors confirm participation in Taropak 2026
The registration of exhibitors for Taropak 2026 has begun. The first applications include suppliers of packaging technologies, manufacturers of packaging materials and companies specializing in marking and labeling systems.
New CEO and expanded management structure at Arburg
On 12 January 2026, Dr Volker Nilles took up the position as Chief Executive Officer of Arburg, joining the six-member top management team of the machine manufacturer based in Lossburg.
Südpack Medica launches MedHub service for standard pouches
Südpack Medica has launched the MedHub service, enabling the ordering of standard, pre-made medical pouches from stock in defined batches, manufactured in cleanrooms and meeting the quality requirements of the healthcare sector.
Avient polymer solutions at Plastex Egypt 2026
Avient Corporation presents its latest portfolio of polymer solutions for packaging, specialty fibers, construction and agriculture at Plastex Egypt 2026, with a particular focus on sustainability.
Management changes at SKZ strengthen governance structure
From January 1, 2026, a new management structure will apply at SKZ – Plastics Center. Key positions have been taken over by long-standing managers from within the organization.
