The 30th edition of Fakuma, which had been announced for 13 to 17 October 2026, has been brought forward by one day and will therefore take place from 12 to 16 October 2026. This means that the Friedrichshafen trade fair, which traditionally runs from Tuesday to Saturday, will move to...

Through its start-up hub Greiner Innoventures, Greiner invested in the Italian start-up Movopack, that develops innovative and circular packaging solutions for e-commerce. The goal of the investment is to further expand mutual competences in reusable packaging, and thanks to it Movopack secured opportunities for...

The newest data from Plastics Recyclers Europe, the association of European plastics recyclers, points to a slowdown in the growth of Europe’s installed plastics recycling capacity. In 2023, the total capacity reached 13.2 million tonnes in EU27+3 which marks an increase of 6% year-on-year, making it the...

The press conference for unveiling GreenPlast 2025 took place on 26 November, announcing the international trade fair dedicated to materials and technologies for plastic and rubber processing, with a focus on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. Scheduled for 27-30 May 2025 at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition fairground...

In the era of rapid technological advancement, where connectivity is king, the demand for high-speed internet has never been greater. With this surge in demand comes the need for robust and efficient infrastructure to support it. Enter micro-duct pipes for optical fibre, a groundbreaking solution that is...

Arburg has done it again in 2024 with another Gold Medal from Ecovadis. A great achievement, especially as the requirements have been raised again compared to the previous year. Scoring a total of 78 points, Arburg was able to secure a leading position among the top 5% of...

Starlinger took over the woven packaging division from German machinery producer Windmöller & Hölscher, based in Lengerich, Germany, as well as its Viennese subsidiary company W&H Machinery which specialises in woven packaging. With this acquisition, Starlinger further strengthens its...

Amcor and Berry Global Group announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction. In financial terms, Berry shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 7.25 Amcor shares for each Berry share held upon closing, resulting in...

Chinaplas is already preparing to return to Shenzhen from 15 to 18 April 2025, at the World Exhibition & Convention Center, to welcome over 3,900 exhibitors from around the world. With thousands of machines on display, the Chinese exhibition represents and engages all sectors of the plastic industry...

Plast Eurasia Istanbul will once again take the stage with record-breaking number of participants to display their innovations at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center between 4 and 7 December. Bioplastics and sustainability will be the main themes of the fair, which is expected to attract 1,500 companies and over 70,000 visitors...