In today’s industry, inspection systems have become an indispensable part of extrusion and converting lines. They ensure competitiveness but also require significant investment. At the same time, they can reveal previously undetected defects, which initially leads to an increased scrap rate. Customers often demand flawless films that are free of defects and spots and sales teams frequently confirm… Read more
At Fakuma 2026, Hellweg Maschinenbau will give visitors the opportunity to experience grinding plastics that are generally considered particularly challenging in this respect, using their own samples. Two fully functional granulators with working widths of 230 mm and 600 mm respectively will be available at stand A1-1005 to demonstrate their performance even under difficult conditions. The… Read more
With the further development of its BDC (Bubble Diameter Control) system, Hosokawa Alpine has set another milestone in efficient and stable blown film production. The new solution combines innovative sensor technology with a modern software architecture, ensuring faster control processes, consistently high product quality and greater system availability. As a leading supplier of process solutions… Read more
Operate an underwater pelletizer yourself, analyze pellet quality in real time, and discover the new generation of the EPO-N series At Fakuma 2026, ECON will showcase solutions for plastics pelletizing, quality control, and component cleaning. At booth 6107 in hall A6, the Austrian specialist will present technologies designed to address key challenges facing today’s plastics industry. Visitors… Read more
MAAG Group, a manufacturer of processing systems for the plastics industry, will present new solutions for polymer processing at this year’s Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, Germany. From October 12 to 16, 2026, the company will showcase exhibits aimed at higher process reliability, energy savings, and flexibility in Hall A6, Booth 6202. New extrex⁶ EC Gear Pump for Rigid PVC Extrusion With the… Read more
Stable web guidance, crease-free material webs and consistent quality are key factors in modern film extrusion. This is why Polish film manufacturer Bogucki Folie relies on Mink web spreader rollers in its production lines. Bogucki Folie sp. z o.o., based in Jatne near Warsaw, is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of polyethylene films. What began as a family business in 1983 has developed… Read more
High-performance PVD coatings help manufacturers move toward more sustainable food packaging film and plastics production. Additives such as PFAS improve melt flow, stabilize plastics processing and help ensure consistent product quality. Due to environmental and health concerns, however, manufacturers increasingly need to modify their formulations. PFAS-free PVD coatings from Oerlikon Balzers… Read more

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PiovanGroup will participate in the 30th Fakuma international trade show for plastics processing, taking place October… Read more

Converting

Precision cutting is a decisive factor in extrusion and converting processes. With the ENGEL blade holder portfolio,… Read more

Packing

Now, you can eliminate the strapping process from your packaging line when using a RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine.… Read more

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Application Engineer Pascal Valenthin joins Westland's Industrial Rollers division, bringing nearly 20 years of… Read more
With the new OTT100 Offline Tape Tester, OCS is introducing a measurement system for the optical quality inspection of… Read more
In the competitive world of film and sheet extrusion, every processor is chasing the same goal: higher output, lower… Read more
A good start saves time and money  New retrofittable solution slashes start-up and changeover times in thin-sheet… Read more
A growing applicationWith the expansion of energy, water and fiber-optic networks, the demand for reliable protection… Read more

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Herbold Meckesheim continues to strengthen its offering of used machinery for the plastics recycling industry. The… Read more
How a custom modification to a standard clamping shaft enables fine adjustment of the web position directly on the… Read more
Zecher GmbH, one of the leading manufacturers of anilox rolls for the printing industry, is further expanding its range… Read more
The Next Generation Group, the Austrian technology group specializing in advanced recycling solutions, has appointed… Read more
IBD Wickeltechnik GmbH is further expanding its technical sales team. With Mirko Knappmeier, an experienced sales… Read more

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German adhesive tape manufacturer monta Klebebandwerk GmbH extends its sustainable Greenline range with another… Read more
For the third consecutive time, monta Klebebandwerk GmbH was awarded the silver medal by ecovadis, the international… Read more
ALEXANDRIA, Minn., August 09, 2023 – Orion Packaging Systems, a ProMach brand, is displaying its vast array of stretch… Read more

Specialized Events

What visitors can expect at the interpack Spotlight Forum 2026 Around 75 presentations, sessions and panel discussions: The Spotlight Forum at interpack 2026 brings together key debates on regulation, resource efficiency, automation and securing skilled labour. International experts from industry,… Read more
Trade fair advisory board and trade fair organiser give the starting signal for the 30th Fakuma 2026: Annemarie Schur,… Read more
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most innovative and biggest-selling sectors in the world. In 2024, the… Read more
K 2025 Start-up Zone: For the second time, start-ups with innovative ideas will have their own exhibition space at the… Read more

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