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Deckerform to present development and tooling at Kuteno 2026

At Kuteno 2026, Deckerform will present its portfolio covering product development, mould making and system solutions. The exhibit will be based on two customer projects and on fully electric injection moulding machines from Toyo Europe.

2026-06-03 innovations

Industry calls for timely implementation of the PPWR

Industry associations and a broad coalition of businesses have called for the timely and effective implementation of the PPWR. The signatories stress the importance of a stable and predictable regulatory framework for investment in recycling and the circular economy in Europe.

2026-06-03 packagings

Clariant on chemical recycling of plastics

Clariant outlines the role of adsorbents and hydrogenation catalysts in the chemical recycling of plastics. The company’s solutions are intended to support pyrolysis oil purification and its use as a feedstock in existing petrochemical plants.

2026-06-03 chemical recycling

TempControl by Lüdecke quick couplings: a new safety standard

In the demanding plastics processing environment, where the temperatures of temperature-control media often exceed levels safe for humans, operator protection becomes as important as process efficiency. LÜDECKE, a leader in connection systems, is launching its patented TempControl solution, which redefines safety standards for work with injection moulding machines and temperature-control systems.

2026-06-02 thermoregulators

Used machines gain importance in plastics recycling

Herbold Meckesheim is expanding its offering of used machinery for plastics recycling. The company says that rising investment costs and the need for short delivery times are increasing the importance of such equipment as a fully viable alternative to new systems.

2026-06-01 recycling

Atlas Copco expands the GHS VSD+ vacuum pump series

Atlas Copco introduces the GHS 402 - 902 VSD+ vacuum pump for applications including food packaging, vacuum cooling and plastics thermoforming. The new design is intended to provide high pumping speed, lower energy consumption and a smaller installation footprint.

2026-06-01 pumps

ENGEL simplifies clearmelt systems and reduces costs

ENGEL has developed a new machine concept for clearmelt systems based on the duo combi M two-platen injection moulding machine. The solution is intended to reduce investment costs, shrink the footprint, and simplify installation, operation and colour changes in PUR applications.

2026-05-29 injection moulding press/machines

Moretto to showcase new solutions at Plast 2026

Moretto announces it will present new solutions in drying, gravimetric dosing, material traceability and recycling at Plast 2026 in Milan. The company highlights the importance of in-house research, vertical integration and AI-supported service.

2026-05-28 fairs

SKZ accelerates permeability testing of plastic pipes

SKZ has developed a method for testing the permeability of plastic pipes that reduces measurement time from several weeks or months to just a few hours. The solution is relevant to quality assurance, testing costs and development work in the pipe industry.

2026-05-27 pipes

SOUL project develops 11 biodegradable solutions

The SOUL project is developing 11 bio-based, soil-biodegradable solutions for agriculture, gardening and sports. AIMPLAS is responsible, among other things, for developing a tool to predict the biodegradability of materials under soil conditions.

2026-05-26 bioplastics

Stadler opens Japan office for recycling market

Stadler has opened an office in Japan, strengthening its presence in a market where waste sorting technologies are gaining importance ahead of thermal treatment. The company aims to support material recovery, particularly from plastics and municipal waste.

2026-05-26 recycling

Envalior assessed the environmental footprint of Tepex composite

Envalior has conducted a life cycle assessment for Tepex dynalite 104-RG600(x)/47% composite, critically reviewed by TÜV SÜD. The company has also developed a version of the material based entirely on sustainable raw materials, with an approximately 50% lower carbon footprint.

2026-05-22 composites