With the new OTT100 Offline Tape Tester, OCS is introducing a measurement system for the optical quality inspection of polymer materials that cannot be processed using conventional extrusion methods. The system enables automated offline analysis of small film samples, thereby expanding the possibilities for quality control, particularly for speciality polymers and materials with limited…
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In the competitive world of film and sheet extrusion, every processor is chasing the same goal: higher output, lower waste, and flawless roll quality. Macro Engineering’s AUTOMAX‑T turret winder is built for exactly that reality. Engineered for nonstop production and designed with advanced automation, the AUTOMAX‑T gives manufacturers the performance edge needed to stay ahead in today’s…
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Kurucsai Plastic relies on Gneuss MRS technology to increase material flexibility and energy efficiency
By expanding its production capacity, the Hungarian thermoforming specialist Kurucsai Plastic has taken an early step towards meeting the future requirements of the packaging industry. Since the beginning of 2025, the company has been producing PET sheet for food packaging on a Gneuss MRS…
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A good start saves time and money
New retrofittable solution slashes start-up and changeover times in thin-sheet extrusion – with measurable raw-material savings.
Every start-up and every change of sheet thickness or raw material forces sheet extrusion lines into a time-consuming manual re-adjustment of the die and calender. Until the required quality is reached, the line produces scrap –…
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A growing applicationWith the expansion of energy, water and fiber-optic networks, the demand for reliable protection systems for underground grids is rising. Utility warning plates - also known as cable protection covers or warning boards - are currently one of the most interesting applications in the extrusion of technical thermoplastic sheets.
Function and standardizationThe product serves a…
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Customized RoRo StretchPack® solution delivers precise handling and wrapping of variable-size rolls.
The German robotic system integrator KOCH Robot Systems has delivered a complete, automated packaging line for roll wrapping, centered around a RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine from Tentoma. The solution was developed for an end customer requiring reliable protection of rolls with varying…
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In extrusion, coating, and converting processes, product quality is directly linked to the uniformity of basis weight and thickness across the web. Even small deviations can result in material waste, inconsistent coating performance, or downstream processing issues that increase reject rates and reduce overall production efficiency.
Inline measurement as a key enabler for stable web…
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Latest advances in stretch film production
Building on the success of previous generations of SmartCast stretch film…
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Herbold Meckesheim continues to strengthen its offering of used machinery for the plastics recycling industry. The…
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Now, you can eliminate the strapping process from your packaging line when using a RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine.…
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PLAST 2026 is one of the world’s leading trade fairs for the plastics and processing industry, providing a key platform…
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DRECKSHAGE as an exhibitor at PLAST Milano
DRECKSHAGE is a manufacturer of precision aluminium and spreader rollers to…
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KUHNE Anlagenbau has successfully sold its first Triple Bubble® line in India (South Asia), marking a major milestone in…
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More and more film producers are turning to post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials to meet legal requirements and reduce…
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BG Plast continues to develop advanced solutions in extrusion coating and lamination, focusing on nonwovens, carpets and…
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EREMA at Chinaplas 2026
The use of recycled plastics in high-quality end products is gaining importance worldwide –…
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BOBST aims to make an impact at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, from May 7-13, through a coordinated program of…
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Technologies for plastics processing and recycling ensure greatest efficiency
Stuttgart, March 2026 – At Chinaplas 2026…
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When cutting lengthwise and rewinding, a few millimetres can make the difference between good product and waste.…
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Nowadays, packaging films are a very complex composite of various components that are extruded in different layers. In…
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German adhesive tape manufacturer monta Klebebandwerk GmbH extends its sustainable Greenline range with another…
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For the third consecutive time, monta Klebebandwerk GmbH was awarded the silver medal by ecovadis, the international…
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ALEXANDRIA, Minn., August 09, 2023 – Orion Packaging Systems, a ProMach brand, is displaying its vast array of stretch…
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Trade fair advisory board and trade fair organiser give the starting signal for the 30th Fakuma 2026: Annemarie Schur,…
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The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most innovative and biggest-selling sectors in the world. In 2024, the…
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K 2025 Start-up Zone:
For the second time, start-ups with innovative ideas will have their own exhibition space at the…
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