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Tomra launches next-generation AI platform and expands GAINnext ecosystem

Tomra launches next-generation AI platform and expands GAINnext ecosystem

Tomra Recycling has unveiled a breakthrough AI-native platform from PolyPerception and introduced three new deep learning applications for its award-winning GAINnext technology. The innovations were presented at IFAT 2026 in Munich and PRSE in Amsterdam, highlighting the company’s continued focus on advancing AI driven sorting solutions.

Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026

Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026

The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 were announced during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. Awards were presented in seven categories covering products, recycling technologies and individuals supporting the development of plastics circularity.

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 winners announced

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 winners announced

The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 were announced during Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. Product solutions, recycling technologies and individuals supporting the development of Europe’s plastics recycling value chain were recognised.

Wittmann to present automation and granulator at Kuteno 2026

Wittmann to present automation and granulator at Kuteno 2026

At Kuteno 2026, Wittmann will present the compact FlexCell plus automation cell and the S-Max granulator for in-line recycling. Both solutions are intended to support savings in space, material, energy and time in injection molding processing.

Vecoplan VEZ 3300 e-mobil for mobile shredding

Vecoplan VEZ 3300 e-mobil for mobile shredding

Vecoplan is expanding the VEZ series with the mobile VEZ 3300 e-mobil shredder, designed for changing locations without foundation work. The company highlights a plug-and-play concept, the HiTorc drive, and control and remote service support functions.

BlueAlp and KraussMaffei Extrusion advance recycling

BlueAlp and KraussMaffei Extrusion advance recycling

BlueAlp has partnered with KraussMaffei Extrusion to scale chemical recycling of plastics. The partnership was announced at PRSE in Amsterdam, with co-rotating ZE BluePower twin-screw extruders set to play a central role.

Chinaplas 2026 breaks record with 350,189 visitors

Chinaplas 2026 breaks record with 350,189 visitors

Chinaplas 2026 ended on April 24, attracting 350,189 visitors over four days. The organizers reported a 24.53% attendance increase versus the 2025 edition in Shenzhen, including 86,440 overseas visitors and guests from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.

ReLoop integrates meal dispensing and packaging returns

ReLoop integrates meal dispensing and packaging returns

The ReLoop project combines automated ready-meal dispensing with the return of reusable, traceable packaging in a closed-loop system. The consortium reports a 90–95% reduction versus single-use packaging and targets packaging durability of at least 40 use cycles.

Amcor to showcase circularity at PRSE 2026

Amcor to showcase circularity at PRSE 2026

At Plastic Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026 in Amsterdam, Amcor will present how it converts recycled plastics into new packaging at industrial scale. The company will showcase solutions for PE and PP as well as work on advanced recycling.

Erema at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026

Erema at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026

At Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, Erema will present solutions improving degassing, process stability and regranulate quality for sensitive applications, including in the context of PPWR requirements and work on food-grade polyolefins.