Bekum is introducing the fully electric SmartLine series for extrusion blow moulding. The manufacturer states, among other things, a 30% reduction in machine investment and up to 20% lower energy consumption thanks to optimized drives and HiPEx extruders.
At interpack 2026, the Save Food initiative has scheduled expert talks on 12 May, a project competition, and awards for solutions that reduce food losses. The programme also includes a thematic route across the exhibition grounds.
BMT has developed a forming simulation method intended to enable more accurate prediction of wall thickness distribution and performance parameters of PET and rPET bottles before production begins. The solution combines material characterisation with virtual testing.
Südpack has entrusted leadership of its key Business Unit Food to Carlo Remmele, a member of the founding family’s third generation. The change is intended to strengthen the group’s focus on its core business and support long-term development.
At PRSE in Amsterdam, KraussMaffei Extrusion will present a portfolio of solutions for mechanical and chemical plastics recycling based on ZE BluePower co-rotating twin-screw extruders. The offering also includes solvent-based processes and PUR recycling.
The organisers of PRSE 2026 have announced additional speakers for the conference, which will take place on 5–6 May at RAI Amsterdam. The programme includes presentations by representatives of EU institutions and companies from the plastics recycling value chain.
Nextek and Coveris have launched the COtooCLEAN demonstration plant in the UK for recycling post-consumer polyolefin films. The technology is intended to support the production of food-grade recycled resin from flexible packaging.
Sidel has launched the Returnable PET – Still Water bottle, designed specifically for the still water market. The solution is intended to enable lower packaging weight, repeated reuse and bottle-to-bottle recycling.
At Vitafoods Europe, Südpack Medica will present NutriGuard, a PP blister packaging solution for nutraceuticals. The company says the solution already meets current recyclability calculation standards in the context of PPWR requirements.
At FIP in Lyon, Dr. Boy together with Béwéplast will present two injection moulding applications combining energy-efficient machines, specialist materials and a compact production setup.
At Djazagro 2026 in Algiers, Sidel will present solutions for beverage producers in the Maghreb. The company will showcase PET blowing, aseptic filling, barrier coating and digital solutions.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Erema will present recycling solutions for high-quality end applications. The company will focus, among other things, on PET recycling and the processing of post-consumer waste into regranulates for demanding applications.