During the 30th, anniversary edition of Fakuma in 2026, the Fakuma Innovation Award will be presented for the first time, recognising innovations across the entire plastics processing value chain.
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.
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.
The dry recyclables sorting plant designed by Stadler for Flacipel in Guarulhos has become a key element of the regional recycling infrastructure, combining high process flexibility with the ambition to achieve a zero‑landfill model.
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.
AMI has opened free registration for the Compounding & Recycling Expo, which will take place on 23–24 September 2026 at Messe Frankfurt. The event focuses on the growing interconnection between polymer compounding and recycling.
MAS Tech celebrates its 20th anniversary as a provider of complete solutions for plastics and PET recycling, based on patented conical co-rotating twin-screw extrusion technology and new iQonicTWIN platforms.
BASF and Schütz have signed an agreement to build an automated IBC production and storage plant next to BASF’s main site in Ludwigshafen, aimed at ensuring long-term security of industrial packaging supply.
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.
Growing environmental requirements and changing consumer behavior are accelerating the modernization of plastic packaging. These changes are particularly dynamic in the food, personal care and e-commerce sectors.
The European plastics industry is losing its share in global production, creating risks for the EU's feedstock autonomy. Experts indicate that one of the key elements for improving supply security may be the development of the circular plastics market, including recyclates.
EREMA and AIPMA/AMTEC are launching a new plastics recycling training centre in Mumbai, focused on practical training for operators and supervisors for India’s growing recycling sector.
