Firms in this issue

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Imprint

7

Industry News

8

Calendar

8

Interpack 2026

8

Plastpol Expo – Central and Eastern Europe’s Solid Pillar for the Plastics Industry

9

Plastics for Packaging Films – Basics for Flexible Packaging Films, part A

9

New wire & Cable FORUM to Become a Hotspot for Innovation and Exchange

10

Royal Visit Reinforces Sstrategic Partnership in the Middle East

10

Bosch Global Supplier Award Received

11

10-Day Extrusion Tooling Program

12

Subsidiary in Thailand Established

12

Sales and Service in Australia and New Zealand Strengthened

13

Change of Company Name

13

Update on New Capacity Expansions for COC, POM, and LCP at K Show Announced

14

Revolution in Clip and Chain Refurbishment

15

Online Shop for Swift Units and Spare Parts in Europe Opened

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80 Years of Pioneering Co-Kneader Technology Celebrated

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Strategic New Course Set in South America

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New Branch in Mexico

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Practical Course Content for Everyday Working Life

18

Strategic Intensification to Strengthen Market Presence

20

Acitivities in the Field of Recycling Systems Intensified

21

Foamed PP Coffee Cup – The Lightweight and Recyclable Alternative

21

280 Years of Material Handling Leadership

22

Innovative Ultrasonic Monitoring of Dosing

23

Reciprocating Head for Medical Tubing Introduced

24

Labs Offer Materials and Extrusion Testing

24

New Duration Cutting Blade for Strand Granulators

25

End-to-End Transformation Redefining Customer Experience

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What the Eye Cannot See... Quality Control of Plastic Products

27

Industry News India and Asia

28

Biax Film Lines Shaping the Future

28

New CPS-F Pelletizing System, SenseHUB Digital Platform

29

Solutions for Stable Recycling and Efficient Extrusion

30

Technologies for Greater Efficiency in Compounding, Recycling and Polyolefin Manufacturing

32

Smart Solutions for High Productivity – Digital Offerings for the Operation and Servicing of Blown Film Lines

34

Pioneering Measuring and Dosing Technology at PLASTINDIA 2026

35

Integrated Film Gauge Measurement and Automatic Profile Control Technologies at PLASTINDIA 2026

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Austrian Extrusion Specialist – Full Range Showcate at PLASTINDIA 2026

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Strategic Presence in India Expanded

38

New Testing Solution: Horizontal Catheter Testing System for Interventional Medical Devices Optimises Development and Quality Assurance

39

Innovative Product Solutions for the Polymer, Pipe, and Hose Industries

41

K 2025 – Review

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High response. Good mood. Strong K. – K 2025 confirms ist pole position as global No. 1 trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry

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Positive Conclusion from K 2025 – High visitor numbers, successful sales and strong interest in proven technologies

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High-Performance Extruder Series Extended

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Belt Haul-Off Impresses with Smart Control Concept

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Integrating Global Innovation

45

Innovative e-Forming Thermoforming Series Launched

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Integrated High-Throughput Polyolefin Recycling Solutions Launched at K 2025

47

Another PET Bottle Washing Line Commissioned

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Next Generation SmartCast Stretch Film Line

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Solutions for Maximum Flexibility and Productivity in Blown Film Production

49

New Blown Film Line – Highest Output, Smart Automation, Measurable Quality

50

Flexible Material Use Thanks to Double Degassing

52

Extrusion Tooling – Impressions from K Show

52

More Efficiency in Compounding and Recycling

53

New Twin-Screw Extruder Unveiled at K 2025

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Storage, Where It All Begins

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Driving Innovation for an Efficient and Sustainable Future

57

Extrusion Tooling

58

Extrusion Takes Some New Turns

58

Measurement and Control Technology – Case Study

60

Improved Quality in PE-Xa Pipe Production

60

Packaging Technology – From the Research

61

Masterbatch Manufacturer Increases Operational Efficiency of ist Extruders Using C-BEYOND

61

Pipe Extrusion

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Screw & Barrel Replacement of Third Party Extruders

63

Measuring Technology – Case Study

64

Optical Inspection System Ensures rPET Quality

64

Corona Treatment

66

Coming Clean On Ozone

66

Recycling Section

67

Pilot Project on Chemical Recycling Successfully Completed

68

Scaling Up Textile Recycling – Partnership with Australian Technology Pioneer

69

Strong, Smart, Future-Proof

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Technology Alliance Unveiled Advanced Film and Lightweight Materials Recycling Solution

71

Efficient Filtration in PET Recycling – How the New COBRA Filter is Setting New Standards

72

Intelligent Automation

74

Odour Reduction in Plastic Recycling

75

New eBook Underlining AI’s Transformative Power in Recycling

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Enhancing Mechanical Recycling Quality

77

The Fourth-Generation Micromat Presented

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Pioneering Circularity in Plastic Film Recycling – Setting New Standards in the Baltics

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