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ALPLA secures grant and set up new recycling company pioneering food-grade HDPE recycling process

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ALPLA secures grant and set up new recycling company pioneering food-grade HDPE recycling process

ALPLA secures grant and set up new recycling company pioneering food-grade HDPE recycling process

Four-year innovation project with NTCP kicks off in the Netherlands

Safe, affordable, sustainable: ALPLA is working on a future-proof solution for food-safe HDPE recycled material. The international packaging and recycling specialist is now evaluating the patented solvent-based process at a pilot plant in Heerenveen in collaboration with the independent technological institute NTCP. The innovation project, which is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth, will run for four years. Just in time for the start of the PPWR 2030, the innovative solution will be scaled up to industrial production.

Zentrum für Recycling-Innovation: Der Standort von NTCP in Heerenveen (Niederlande). // Centre for Recycling Innovation: The NTCP site in Heerenveen (Netherlands).

From 2030, packaging in the EU must contain a minimum proportion of recycled material. ALPLA and NTCP are working on a future-proof and affordable solution for plastic food packaging. The patented recycling technology is expected to deliver food-safe HDPE recycled material (rHDPE) on an industrial scale for the first time. Following several years of R&D with successful laboratory results, the two project partners have just started evaluating the solvent-based process at the NTCP site in Heerenveen.

Intensive testing of all process steps of the patented technology will be performed as part of a collaborative innovation project. The aim is to obtain approval from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in the near future. The construction and operation of the pilot plant will provide valuable insights for scaling up the process. ALPLA has set up its own recycling company in the Netherlands for this purpose.

Milestone for the circular economy

“To date, there is no certified process in the EU for the production of food-grade HDPE recycled material. Our highly efficient technology for cleaning and processing post-consumer recycled material could be a real game changer,” explains Michael Heyde, Head of Technology Recycling Division at ALPLA. The company already produces PET and HDPE recycled material in its own recycling division at 14 locations worldwide, with 400 000 tonnes installed and projected recycling output capacity. ALPLA processes most of this material itself into packaging. The future industrialisation of this innovative technology should enable readily available food packaging made from rHDPE for the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) market.

“This cooperation with ALPLA fits perfectly to the core activities and mission of NTCP as an independent knowledge institute, to facilitate and accelerate technology developments with frontrunner parties. We believe that new technologies are needed to completely close the plastics value chain while reducing the amount of waste,” emphasises Martine Brandsma, NTCP’s CEO.

The pilot project is being carried out with the support of the Dutch Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth.

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Meusburger Showcases Innovation And Expanded Portfolio At K 2025

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Meusburger Showcases Innovation And Expanded Portfolio At K 2025

Meusburger Showcases Innovation And Expanded Portfolio At K 2025

Meusburger, the leading standard parts manufacturer, will be presenting its expanded product range and innovative solutions for mould making at the K trade fair in Düsseldorf from 8 to 15 October 2025. As the world’s largest trade fair for plastics and rubber, K is a global hotspot for innovations in mould and toolmaking, offering an ideal platform for Meusburger to demonstrate its engineering expertise and technological leadership. Visitors to stand C30 in hall 1 can look forward to the latest developments in plates, mould bases, components and hot runner systems. In addition to its broad standard range, the company will highlight tailored solutions designed to meet the increasingly complex demands of modern mould making. Meusburger will focus particularly on its current campaign on demoulding and on a special area dedicated to designers.

Product diversity and innovative demoulding solutions

Meusburger provides its customers with a comprehensive range of high-quality plates and mould bases that serve as the foundation of efficient mould production. The raw materials, which are heat-treated for stress relief, guarantee maximum stability, quality, and precision throughout the entire production process. With a high proportion of in-house manufacturing combined with enormous storage capacities, Meusburger ensures remarkably short lead times and reliable delivery even for large orders.

The extensive portfolio also includes high-precision components that are tailored to customer requirements. In addition to guiding elements and ejectors, visitors will discover innovative slide systems, locks, and a wide range of hot runner solutions. By continuously expanding its product range, Meusburger demonstrates its commitment to providing customers with everything they need from a single source. The company’s technical experts are always on hand to advise customers individually, helping them select the right components for their projects.

The latest campaign on demoulding will be a special highlight at the exhibition stand. Regardless of whether customers prefer mechanical or hydraulic demoulding components, Meusburger offers the right solution to optimize production processes. Drawing on decades of engineering experience, the company has developed numerous in-house innovations that make demoulding faster, more reliable, and more cost-effective. These practical solutions support customers in achieving efficient processes, while reducing downtime and extending the service life of moulds. Alongside standard components, Meusburger also provides customised designs and complete solutions, enabling customers to save valuable time in planning, designing, and production.

Digital helpers for everyday design work

In addition to product diversity, Meusburger emphasizes the importance of digitalization in mould and toolmaking. At the trade fair, the exhibition stand will feature a dedicated area for designers, showcasing the diverse functions of the Meusburger online portal. Numerous new features now enable an even more efficient design process—available 24/7 in up to 20 languages, offering maximum accessibility for international customers.

Visitors will also gain a first-hand look at the tried and trusted wizards and configurators from Meusburger, which have been enhanced with clearer, more intuitive functions. Particularly noteworthy is the Meusburger CAD tool, a user-friendly software solution that provides designers with access to the entire Meusburger standard parts library. Kept continuously up to date through regular updates, the CAD tool simplifies design workflows and increases productivity.

The tool not only allows users to configure models but also automatically accounts for the required installation space, eliminating common design errors. Integrated wizards offer step-by-step support when designing mould bases and die sets, helping to streamline tasks that would otherwise be time-consuming. Compatible with a variety of CAD systems, the software can also be used offline, giving engineers greater flexibility and independence in their daily work. This makes it particularly valuable for companies operating across multiple sites or with limited internet connectivity.

Innovation, efficiency, and global reach

By combining its wide product portfolio with cutting-edge digital tools, Meusburger provides mould makers with a powerful mix of innovation and efficiency. The company’s solutions are designed not only to reduce lead times and costs but also to help customers maintain a competitive edge in a globalized marketplace. With its presence at K 2025, Meusburger reaffirms its role as a trusted partner for tool and mould makers worldwide, offering reliable products, practical digital support, and continuous innovation.

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STADLER And Ecourbis Ambiental To Build The Most Advanced Waste Treatment Plant In Latin America: UTM Leste In São Paulo

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STADLER And Ecourbis Ambiental To Build The Most Advanced Waste Treatment Plant In Latin America: UTM Leste In São Paulo

STADLER And Ecourbis Ambiental To Build The Most Advanced Waste Treatment Plant In Latin America: UTM Leste In São Paulo

STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH, the globally active German company specialized in the planning, production and assembly of turnkey sorting plants, has been awarded a major contract by Ecourbis Ambiental S.A. for the design and construction of the UTM Leste sorting plant, a state-of-the-art municipal solid waste (MSW) facility in São Paulo, Brazil. Scheduled for commissioning in August 2027, the plant will be the most advanced MSW treatment facility in Latin America, setting a new standard for technological excellence and circular resource recovery.

model of Ecourbis MSW plant_resized

With a processing capacity of 135 tons per hour (550,000 tons per year), UTM Leste will recover 48,000 tons of recyclables, produce 260,000 tons of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), and generate 170,000 tons of organics for biogas, diverting over 308,000 tons annually from landfill disposal.

A strategic partnership driving São Paulo’s circular economy

The collaboration between STADLER and Ecourbis Ambiental marks a turning point in São Paulo’s waste management strategy. Combining STADLER’s global engineering know-how and local operational insight with a shared dedication to innovation and sustainability, the project will enhance resource recovery, increase process efficiency, and reduce landfill dependency.

Ednei Rodrigues, Superintendent of Engineering, Innovation and Projects at Ecourbis Ambiental

“The choice of STADLER reflects not only its international leadership in providing mechanized sorting solutions with highly robust, reliable, and efficient equipment, but also its alignment with Ecourbis Ambiental’s innovation strategy,” said Ednei Rodrigues, Superintendent of Engineering, Innovation and Projects at Ecourbis Ambiental. “This combination ensures technology transfer, digitalization, and process replicability, reducing risks and strengthening São Paulo’s position as a reference in urban solid waste management.”

European technology tailored to Brazilian conditions

At the heart of the project lies STADLER’s ability to tailor its proven European waste treatment model to local realities, including Brazil’s waste composition, climate and regulatory environment. Drawing on extensive experience across Latin America and backed by technical expertise from its German headquarters, the company ensures that each system delivers optimal performance under local conditions.

The advanced UTM Leste plant is unique for the application of Artificial Intelligence through STADLER connect to support predictive maintenance, blockage detection, and real-time process optimization – marking the platform’s first deployment in Latin America.

“Years of continuous learning, combining in-depth technical studies and hands-on experience, have enabled us to design the most efficient process flow and mass balance for Brazilian conditions,” explained Henrique Filgueiras , Commercial Director of STADLER do Brasil. “Brazilian waste streams present specific challenges compared to Europe: higher organic content, greater moisture levels, a larger share of bulky and non-recyclable materials, and a generally poorer gravimetric composition. Achieving the right balance between capital and operational expenditures is crucial, as is adapting plant design to address the high costs of civil works in Brazil. By adapting layouts and reinforcing equipment robustness, STADLER ensures stable and reliable plant performance even under the challenging waste composition typical of Brazil.”

model of Ecourbis MSW plant_resized

Turning waste into energy and opportunity

A key innovation at UTM Leste is the integration of a drying line for organic fractions, transforming traditionally considered residual materials into high-calorific green RDF and contributing directly to São Paulo’s clean energy transition.

“The drying of organic fractions plays a crucial role in enabling the large-scale production of green RDF, a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. At UTM Leste, approximately 132,000 tons of waste per year are directed to alternative energy generation through green RDF, reducing landfill dependency and contributing to greenhouse gas mitigation”.

For Ecourbis Ambiental, UTM Leste is also a strategic contribution to Brazil’s National Solid Waste Plan. “The facility will operate as part of an eco-park integrating several technologies, ensuring the reuse and energy recovery of various materials, enhancing circularity, and reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions,” Rodrigues added.

Innovation driving the circular economy

For São Paulo, the benefits of UTM Leste will also have a strong social impact. The plant’s automation and modernization will create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs, improve working conditions for operators, and support the development of a local circular economy market for secondary raw materials and renewable fuels.

drawing Ecourbis sorting plant

At the heart of the process lies a focus on circularity: “The plant transforms residual waste into inputs for new production chains – plastics, metals and paper – and into renewable energy through RDF, closing material loops and reducing the need for natural resource extraction,” explained Rodrigues. “In addition, it is directly aligned with the guidelines of the latest update of Brazil’s National Solid Waste Plan, establishing São Paulo as a living laboratory of the circular economy in Latin America and as a technological replicability platform for other Brazilian cities.”

UTM Leste is not only the largest and most advanced waste treatment plant in Latin America – it is also a tangible demonstration of STADLER’s long-term vision for the circular economy, where waste becomes a valuable resource for multiple industries, closing the loop for a sustainable future,” concluded Filgueiras.

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Latest Results From The Autosmooth Project Make 3D Metal Printing With Coldmetalfusion Even More Attractive

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Latest Results From The Autosmooth Project Make 3D Metal Printing With Coldmetalfusion Even More Attractive

Latest Results From The Autosmooth Project Make 3D Metal Printing With Coldmetalfusion Even More Attractive

3D post processing technology, Neue Materialien Bayreuth and Headmade Materials are advancing the groundwork for an efficient, fully automated post-processing for ColdMetalFusion (CMF) parts. The goal: a seamless process chain perfectly aligned with the CMF process. Even today, the technology enables cost-efficient serial production of high-quality metal components – at volumes of up to one million parts per year.

The first AutoSmooth results already drew significant attention within the additive manufacturing community: A new depowdering and surface finishing technology for green parts, developed in the first project phase, drastically reduced post-processing time compared with conventional methods. New investigations now confirm the potential of the technology – and add a decisive lever: feedstock reuse. A key focus of the current research lies in the automated processing and recyclability of the feedstock – the polymer-binder-enhanced metal powder used as the base material in CMF. Previous studies had shown that the material is fundamentally recyclable. The latest findings go far beyond that.

100% recycling rate: Feedstock reuse as an economic and environmental breakthrough

“Right now, all indicators point to full, meaning 100%, reuse of the feedstock,” says Sven Amon, project engineer at Rösler, who leads the AutoSmooth project and has spent nearly a decade researching and advancing automation and industrial applications of additive manufacturing. “This is a milestone. Until now, during manual depowdering or fine depowdering, only part of the feedstock could be reused, depending on part geometry.”

Neue Materialien Bayreuth is currently examining in detail how the reuse of materials processed through AutoSmooth affects long-term performance. A comprehensive life-cycle analysis of the process media is expected by mid-next year. In parallel, test series are underway to determine the mechanical properties of parts made from recycled feedstock – with a special focus on static strength, fatigue resistance and bending fatigue. These investigations are closely supported by Headmade Materials, the inventor of ColdMetalFusion.

The complete recyclability of the feedstock unlocks massive cost-saving potential: What was previously considered waste becomes a valuable resource. The closed material loop drastically reduces material costs, as the excess metal-powder feedstock that is not printed remains virtually indefinitely reusable. Combined with significantly reduced disposal costs, this creates a strong economic lever that makes CMF even more attractive for serial production.

AutoSmooth_CMF_Green part to finished surface

The environmental impact is equally significant: 100% reuse dramatically lowers the CO₂ footprint of the entire process chain, enabling a sustainable, resource-efficient production system. Even the specially tailored process media can be fully recycled and reused after cleaning and sieving – another lever for cost reduction and environmental relief.

With this dual impact of cost efficiency and sustainability, AutoSmooth sets new benchmarks in industrial 3D metal printing. The ability to keep valuable raw materials in a nearly loss-free closed loop may prove to be one of the most important breakthroughs for the economic viability of additive metal manufacturing.

Patented workpiece fixture for the most delicate components

In addition to post-processing, the project also focuses on handling highly complex green parts. These components cannot be clamped with conventional fixturing methods. Their structures are so delicate that they would be damaged in a traditional blasting process with a rotating basket. The team led by Sven Amon has developed an elegant solution: The fragile parts are embedded in a specially printed mesh that is clamped directly into
the post-processing system. This patented handling concept is fully automatable and supports serial processing even for highly complex structures – another step toward end-to-end automation.

Faster to perfect surfaces – AutoSmooth unlocks the full potential of CMF

“Interest in CMF continues to rise – against the general trend in the additive industry,” says project lead Sven Amon. “That’s because CMF makes metal printing economically viable, particularly in prototyping and serial production. With the new AutoSmooth post-processing method, the process can now reach its full potential.”

The project, scheduled to run until summer 2026, forms the foundation for a new, fully automated post-processing system from AM Solutions. Initial test runs in a pilot setup are already showing promising results. In the coming months, the feedstock-analysis findings will be integrated into the pilot system. “With the system we intend to develop based on these research results, we will expand our established 2-in-1 approach – depowdering and smoothing – by adding sustainability. The result is a 3-in-1 process precisely tailored to the needs of metal-printing customers,” Amon explains. “This makes the production of highly demanding components – such as impellers – economically and industrially scalable. A decisive step that will allow CMF to establish itself as the leading 3D metal printing technology.”

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Ecocvario – Innovative All-Rounder For Water-Based Fine Cleaning Fast, Economical, And Sustainable For High Purity

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Ecocvario – Innovative All-Rounder For Water-Based Fine Cleaning Fast, Economical, And Sustainable For High Purity

Ecocvario – Innovative All-Rounder For Water-Based Fine Cleaning Fast, Economical, And Sustainable For High Purity

With the new EcoCvario, Ecoclean has developed a highly flexible solution for water-based precision cleaning. The modular concept allows different cleaning technologies and drying processes to be combined and adapted to individual requirements in such a way that high cleanliness specifications can be met reproducibly, quickly, and sustainably. In addition, innovative equipment details, effective heat management, optimized media flow, and efficient media treatment contribute to cost- and resource-saving processes.

Increasing quality requirements are leading to more demanding cleaning tasks with high cleanliness specifications across all industries. This is regardless of whether mass-produced parts are to be cleaned as bulk goods or precision parts as set goods. These applications require application- and customer-specific fine cleaning processes, for which Ecoclean has developed the new EcoCvario. The powerful spray-flood cleaning system with a vacuum-tight working chamber is designed for batches weighing up to 150 kg and measuring a maximum of 650 x 470 x 400 mm and is equipped with three flood tanks as standard. Its compact footprint and wide range of automation options also make it ideal for seamless integration into the production chain.

It’s all in the combination

By using various cleaning technologies that can be combined as desired, this innovative all-rounder can be adapted to a wide range of requirements. For example, the pulsated pressure cleaning (PPC) pressure change process enables contaminants to be reliably removed from complex internal geometries, fine capillaries, narrow undercuts, deep bores with small cross-sections, or the delicate structures of printed components. With power-controlled ultrasound at different frequencies, individual vibration units can be selected or deselected depending on the application and parts. For stubborn contamination, high-pressure cleaning comes into its own. Gentle flooding ensures that delicate and sensitive components emerge from the cleaning system clean and undamaged, in line with requirements. The rinsing function of the working chamber via additional nozzle bars reduces carryover to a minimum.

The EcoCvario also offers comparable flexibility when it comes to drying: equipped with combinable hot air and vacuum drying, optimal results are achieved in every case with minimal energy consumption and the shortest possible time. This is supported by sensor-controlled moisture measurement and monitoring integrated into the working chamber. HEPA filters for treating the supply air during hot air drying prevent recontamination of the cleaned parts.

System technology designed for high cleanliness

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In addition to the combination of cleaning and drying processes, the system technology supports high cleaning quality. This includes the working chamber made of polished stainless steel and the media-carrying pipes welded using special processes that counteract deposits. The bogie integrated into the working chamber with frequency-controlled drive ensures precise positioning of the components and optimum accessibility of media and process mechanics. The flood pumps, which are also frequency-controlled, ensure fast filling and emptying of the working chamber or tanks with optimum adaptation to the items being cleaned. These are arranged vertically and are cylindrical. The flow-optimized design of the flood tanks prevents deposits from forming and contributes to improved media flow. This results in extended bath life and thus cost and resource savings as well as higher productivity.

Effective media treatment reduces operating costs

Suspended and light materials, such as oil or casting dust, are reliably removed from the cleaning baths by effective gravity separators. The separate media circuits of the flood tanks are each equipped with full-flow filtration. Both bag and high-performance filter elements can be used in the flexibly designed filter housing without any modifications. When a filter change is required, this is indicated on the  HMI, including operating instructions, and can therefore be carried out without any problems. For continuous treatment of the rinsing baths, a newly designed Aquaclean system can also be integrated, whose waste heat is used to completely heat the cleaning medium in flood tank one. Overall, the media treatment of the new EcoCvario is designed for long circulation of the baths, which significantly reduces energy, water, and chemical consumption and lowers operating costs.

Simple, safe operation and state-of-the-art communication technology

The user-friendly HMI ensures intuitive and safe control through a guided dialogue between the system operator and the control panel. At the same time, it simplifies the definition of up to 50 part-specific cleaning, rinsing, and drying programs, each with up to 30 process steps. The ability to set the parameters for each program sequence of the cleaning processes individually allows for extremely precise adaptation of the cleaning to the parts.

IO-Link is used in the EcoCvario for safe process control and quick and easy maintenance. This is a future-oriented, standardized communication technology that connects intelligent sensors and actuators to a higher-level automation system. This results in various advantages, such as higher data availability and accuracy, improved productivity, simplified and faster maintenance, and fault diagnosis.

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RAKEZ Highlights Expanding Construction And Industrial Ecosystem At Big 5 Global

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RAKEZ Highlights Expanding Construction And Industrial Ecosystem At Big 5 Global

RAKEZ Highlights Expanding Construction And Industrial Ecosystem At Big 5 Global

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is participating in Big 5 Global 2025, the region’s leading event for the construction industry, showcasing the emirate’s growing industrial ecosystem and the strategic opportunities it offers to manufacturers, contractors, and suppliers across the building and construction value chain.

Through its presence at the exhibition, RAKEZ is highlighting its comprehensive offering for construction-related industries. The economic zone is home to companies such as Fala Group, Peikko Group, Sobha Modular, Hira Industries, and other regional and international players across advanced manufacturing, metal fabrication, HVAC systems, lighting technologies, engineered materials, coatings, modular construction, packaging, and related sectors. Its specialised industrial areas provide these companies with access to customisable facilities, industrial land, streamlined setup services, and direct connectivity to key regional and international markets.

RAKEZ is also spotlighting the continued expansion of construction-focused companies within its ecosystem, reflecting the emirate’s appeal as a competitive base for operational growth. These companies represent various segments of the construction supply chain, from building materials and engineered systems to high-capacity fabrication and advanced production technologies.

RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said, “Big 5 Global remains a vital platform for RAKEZ to connect with industry leaders shaping the future of the construction sector. Ras Al Khaimah has evolved into a strong hub for manufacturing and industrial operations, supported by competitive costs, modern infrastructure, and efficient access to regional markets. As we advance with landmark developments such as RAK Central and our new Tech Flex cluster, we’re opening even more doors for companies to grow within a future-ready ecosystem. Here, investors also benefit from being right next to some of the UAE’s most significant construction and development projects,  including Wynn Resorts and the expansion of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, creating unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, supply, and long-term growth. At RAKEZ, we ensure that companies can establish and scale with confidence through tailored solutions, diverse facility options, and an investor-centric environment.”

Throughout the exhibition, RAKEZ is engaging with global investors seeking to expand their footprint in the GCC, presenting solutions that support efficient production, storage, distribution, and export. The economic zone is also highlighting initiatives that enhance ease of doing business, including digital licensing services, sustainability-focused industrial development, and an integrated environment that supports innovation and long-term growth.

RAKEZ’s participation in Big 5 Global reinforces its ongoing mission to support the construction industry’s advancement and to strengthen Ras Al Khaimah’s position as a preferred destination for industrial, manufacturing, and building-technology companies.

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MDO Technology: Increased Productivity In The MDO Process

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MDO Technology: Increased Productivity In The MDO Process

MDO Technology: Increased Productivity In The MDO Process

With over 25 years of experience in monoaxial stretching, Hosokawa Alpine is the pioneer in MDO technology and has been regularly improving its process ever since. Today, customers benefit from the highest MDO film quality without standing processability and optimised flatness thanks to the vacuum technology introduced in 2021. The unique TRIO technology “Trim Reduction for Inline Orientation”, coupled with vacuum technology, ensures significant material savings during the edge trimming process. Hosokawa Alpine now offers a quick-change system for stretching rollers to enable the processing of a wide variety of films. At the same time, the company is presenting new cleaning solutions. This significantly increases the flexibility of MDO film production and further boosts productivity.

Unique quick change of the stretching roller

Hosokawa Alpine has developed a unique process for changing the stretching roller that takes just 15 minutes. To replace the rollers, the protective grille of the MDO is opened and a rail is folded out of the machine compartment. The media feed-through and drive are disconnected at the touch of a button. The water is then drained automatically. As soon as the roller is released, it can be rolled down by an operator and the built-in crane can lift it out. “If a second roller is available, we can use the quick-change system to ensure permanent availability of the system and therefore maximum productivity,” emphasises Bernd Bayer, Director R&D Blown Film Extrusion at Hosokawa Alpine. This gives the customer maximum flexibility in film production. This is because it is quick and easy to switch between vacuum and smooth rollers or other roller surfaces that are precisely customised to a customer’s products.

At the same time, Hosokawa Alpine has also optimised the surface of its vacuum rollers. By rounding off the vacuum pores, the new vacuum roller can significantly improve the surface quality of HDPE films in particular.

Cleaning solutions for MDO rollers

In addition to the quick roller change, Hosokawa Alpine will also be offering an integrated web cleaning system to remove deposited particles from the surface. The film tube is cleaned using an extraction system with vacuum nozzles. This significantly reduces contamination of the roller surfaces and extends the cleaning intervals considerably. Additionally, an ultrasonic bath will be available for the deep cleaning of vacuum rollers. With ultrasonic cleaning at a temperature of 60 °C, even heavily soiled vacuum rollers are deep-cleaned and, depending on the degree of contamination, are as clean as new after approx. two to four hours.

In future, Hosokawa Alpine will also be using a doctor blade to scrape off initial impurities. “The new doctor blade scrapes off dirt on the roller surface and removes excess particles. An internal study has shown that this significantly optimises the cleaning process. And that in turn leads to an increase in service life,” explains Bayer.

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Messe Düsseldorf Unveils K-Alliance: A New Era For Global Plastics And Rubber Trade Fairs

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Messe Düsseldorf Unveils K-Alliance: A New Era For Global Plastics And Rubber Trade Fairs

Messe Düsseldorf Unveils K-Alliance: A New Era For Global Plastics And Rubber Trade Fairs

Messe Düsseldorf, a name synonymous with world-class trade fairs, has announced a significant rebranding of its global plastics and rubber event portfolio. What was previously known under the umbrella of “Global Gate” will now operate under a powerful new brand identity: K-Alliance. This development reflects a more strategic and collaborative approach to international engagement in the plastics and rubber sector — one that prioritizes strong partnerships, innovation platforms, and tailored global access to markets.

The plastics and rubber industry remains a pillar of modern industrial economies. It is a dynamic, highly innovative sector deeply entwined with three of the most critical challenges of our time: the circular economy, climate protection, and digitalisation. Messe Düsseldorf’s leadership in showcasing the future of this sector is once again set to be reaffirmed during K 2025, the premier event for plastics and rubber globally, taking place in October 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

At K 2025, over 3,200 exhibitors from around the globe will convene to present the most comprehensive and forward-thinking range of technologies for manufacturing, processing, and finishing. It’s not just a trade fair — it’s a global innovation hub. At the last edition of K in 2022, the exhibition attracted just under 178,000 trade visitors from 167 nations, with live demonstrations by machinery manufacturers, raw material suppliers, and plastics processors thrilling attendees in the exhibition halls.

K-Alliance: More Than a Name Change
Beyond its flagship event in Düsseldorf, Messe Düsseldorf has long supported the global expansion of the plastics and rubber industry through satellite trade fairs in emerging and high-potential markets. Until now, these international efforts were grouped under the banner of Global Gate, a name that emphasized Messe Düsseldorf’s role as a “door opener” to new business territories.

However, the evolving needs of the global industry have led to a more relationship-driven approach. As Thomas Franken, Director of K, puts it:

“The previous name especially emphasised Messe Düsseldorf’s function as a door opener for entering promising sales markets. The designation K-Alliance now places a clearer focus on the strong partnerships and alliances that our constantly growing, worldwide network of trade fairs related to plastics and rubber stands for.”

The K-Alliance reflects Messe Düsseldorf’s international strategy, emphasizing performance, long-term partnerships, and tailored service for exhibitors and visitors alike. By building professional, high-quality communication and networking platforms across continents, Messe Düsseldorf ensures that stakeholders in the plastics and rubber industries are equipped to engage with global opportunities – whether through K in Düsseldorf or other international stages.

A Global Platform Spanning Continents
Currently, the K-Alliance includes eleven major trade fairs across the globe, creating a network that spans Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. These fairs are either wholly organized by Messe Düsseldorf or held in strategic partnership with regional leaders, ensuring they deliver localized expertise with global standards.

  • Pack Print Plas Philippines – to be held from 18 to 20 September 2025 in Manila, is the leading exhibition for packaging, printing, and plastics in the Philippines. It offers access to one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing consumer markets.
  • Plastics & Rubber Indonesia – scheduled from 19 to 22 November 2025 in Jakarta, remains the largest trade fair for this industry in the country, serving as an essential platform in a region with a rapidly developing manufacturing base.
  • Plastindia – one of the biggest global plastics exhibitions, held every three years in India, reflects the country’s rising significance in global plastics production and consumption.
  • Plastics & Rubber Vietnam, Chinaplas (China), plast alger (Algeria), and Colombiaplast (Colombia) are all strategic events supporting regional market growth, knowledge transfer, and investment opportunities.
  • Plastics & Rubber Thailand and Central Asia Plast World (Kazakhstan), scheduled for 2026, serve fast-growing regional hubs with industrial development and infrastructure investment fueling demand for advanced polymer technologies.
  • Arabplast (United Arab Emirates), set to return in 2027, remains the most influential plastics and petrochemicals trade fair in the Gulf region, a hub for both production and downstream demand.
  • Saudi Plastics & Petrochem, the newest member of the K-Alliance, will take place from 12 to 15 April 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in conjunction with Saudi Print & Pack. This marks a significant move into one of the Middle East’s largest and most ambitious industrial transformation initiatives under Saudi Vision 2030.

Strategic Benefits for Exhibitors and Attendees
The K-Alliance offers more than a label. It serves as a comprehensive strategy to create consistent, world-class platforms for industry engagement. Exhibitors benefit from market-specific support, unified brand recognition, and Messe Düsseldorf’s logistical expertise. Meanwhile, visitors are guaranteed access to high-quality exhibitors, technological innovations, and policy insights that are critical for growth and adaptation in today’s volatile industrial landscape.

Each member of the K-Alliance functions as a node in a global innovation network, where themes such as resource efficiency, waste reduction, smart production, and alternative raw materials are showcased and explored. This reflects the broader objectives of the plastics and rubber industries in moving toward sustainable, circular, and digital futures.

By aligning its international portfolio under K-Alliance, Messe Düsseldorf is not only strengthening its global brand but also reinforcing its commitment to being a trusted partner for industrial development across borders.

“K-Alliance stands for the international strategy of Messe Düsseldorf, for our performance promise and customer-focused service. In the international exhibition business, it is key to create professional communication platforms for global players. Here, Messe Düsseldorf’s portfolio ensures ideal offerings – both with K in Düsseldorf and around the globe,” added Thomas Franken.

Conclusion

The launch of K-Alliance is a significant milestone that underscores Messe Düsseldorf’s long-term vision and commitment to the global plastics and rubber industries. By creating a tightly knit international network of exhibitions tailored to diverse markets, the K-Alliance is set to foster technological advancement, global collaboration, and responsible growth.

For industry players seeking to enter new markets, forge strategic partnerships, or showcase sustainable innovations, K-Alliance provides a reliable, professional, and globally respected platform. As the industry prepares for K 2025 in Düsseldorf, the new K-Alliance network stands as a powerful testament to Messe Düsseldorf’s leadership in shaping the future of plastics and rubber worldwide.

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Messe Düsseldorf Launches Fair Match for K 2025 Networking

Anagha Salvi
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Messe Düsseldorf Launches Fair Match for K 2025 Networking

Messe Düsseldorf Launches Fair Match for K 2025 Networking

Messe Düsseldorf has launched Fair Match, a new digital networking service to make connecting at K 2025 as efficient, targeted and effective as possible. K 2025 is the world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber sector, hosting more than 3,000 exhibitors and tens of thousands of visitors from around the world. In such bustle and confusion, it can be difficult to locate the right companies and people to connect with. Fair Match creates more meaningful connections through promising and relevant matches based on smart data-driven algorithms, allowing connected networking at K 2025.

Seamless Integration Through the K App
The service is completely integrated into the official K app, which allows a one-stop-shop for having everything networking related all in one location. Fair Match enables visitors and exhibitors to have complete control of their fair schedule, from potential matches, to meeting up-to-the-minute scheduling, and even the ability to direct message contacts. After logging in to the app, the Fair Match system analyses what interests you have indicated, which product categories you preferred, and what your business objectives were, and then matches that with exhibitor offerings, resulting in useful, personalised suggested contacts. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a new supplier, potential clients, or partners for innovation, Fair Match will enable you to spend less time looking, and more time connecting.
One of the key features of Fair Match is personalisation. Instead of the standard matchmaking tools, Fair Match not only considers mutually relevant categories but also provides the opportunity for both sides to connect with real meaning. Users can view suggested contacts, discover company profiles in detail and even view their stand location at the fair. With that knowledge, both parties can then agree to meetings directly through the app, with time slots and locations that work best for all. Appointments can even be integrated into your app-based K 2025 calendar account to ensure you do not miss a meeting.

Year-Round Connectivity and Global Opportunities
This is a further service to develop the use of Fair Match that is completely free to all registered visitors and exhibitors. This demonstrates the fair’s role of facilitating global business advantages to create lowered barriers for SMEs and startups who may find it difficult to develop quality networking opportunities. But Fair Match isn’t limited to the days of the trade fair itself. One of its most forward-thinking aspects is year-round availability. Networking doesn’t stop when the exhibition halls close – and neither does Fair Match. Users can continue conversations, maintain contact with new business partners, and explore collaborations well after the fair ends. This long-term functionality reflects the evolving nature of trade fairs, which now act as both in-person events and ongoing digital communities.
For exhibitors, Fair Match offers a significant competitive advantage. By identifying high-potential leads before the show even starts, companies can prepare targeted presentations, product demos, and materials that address specific visitor interests. This pre-event preparation helps maximise return on investment for trade fair participation. For visitors, the service ensures that even in the vast halls of K 2025, they can focus on exhibitors most relevant to their business, making their time at the fair more productive.
In practice, Fair Match can create connections that might not have happened otherwise. Imagine a sustainable materials startup from Scandinavia being matched with a German injection moulding machinery manufacturer actively seeking eco-friendly polymer suppliers. Or a packaging design firm from India connecting with a Belgian recycling technology provider whose solutions align perfectly with their clients’ sustainability goals. By bridging geographical and industry boundaries, Fair Match enhances the very essence of what K 2025 represents – innovation, collaboration, and global exchange.
The development of Fair Match also reflects Messe Düsseldorf’s commitment to digital transformation within the trade fair sector. As industry events evolve in the post-pandemic era, hybrid solutions that combine face-to-face interactions with smart digital tools have become essential. Fair Match is part of this broader strategy, ensuring that K 2025 remains not just a showcase of physical exhibits but also a platform for intelligent, tech-driven business networking.
Fair Match is more than just a matchmaking programme; it is a bona fide business enabler. By bringing together expertise, convenience, and value-for-money solutions, Fair Match provides assurance to every visitor and exhibitor at K 2025 to meet with the right people at the right time for the right opportunities. Be it multinational corporation, family conglomerate, or disruptive start-up; Fair Match can help you maximise valuable meetings and sustained partnerships from your experience at K 2025.

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Innovate Together For A Sustainable Future” With Cabot Corporation At K2025

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Innovate Together For A Sustainable Future” With Cabot Corporation At K2025

Innovate Together For A Sustainable Future” With Cabot Corporation At K2025

Strategic Commitment to Performance and Sustainability
Cabot Corporation stands ready to realize its considerable impact at K 2025, the leading global plastics and rubber exhibition, on the theme of “Innovate together for a sustainable future.” This press release not only reflects the company’s strategic direction but also signals its commitment to delivering meaningful solutions that align with the urgent global demands for performance, circularity, and lasting sustainability.

140 Years of Expertise in Specialty Carbons and Compounds
With nearly 140 years of experience, Cabot Corporation has evolved into a global leader in the development of specialty carbons and specialty compounds. At K 2025, the company will introduce its latest line of cutting-edge materials designed for the ever-evolving requirements of the plastics industry. These include solutions designed for mobility, infrastructure, electronics, agriculture, and industrial applications—each set to meet the functional and environmental requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s markets.

Powering the Future of Mobility
A primary emphasis at the event will be the evolving mobility environment, as electric vehicles and sophisticated connectivity technologies are altering material needs. Cabot’s lightweight, sturdy, and high-conductivity materials are crucial in this shift. Attendees at the booth can discover how Cabot’s materials enhance energy efficiency, facilitate high-voltage battery systems, and support intricate electrical architectures in electric vehicle platforms.

Supporting Infrastructure Development Worldwide
The organization will also showcase advancements that address the worldwide infrastructure expansion. Due to swift urban growth and rising investments in energy, water, and digital infrastructure, Cabot’s materials are designed for longevity and sustained performance in uses including wire and cable insulation, water systems, construction plastics, and energy grids. Key offerings include PLASBLAK black masterbatches and ELFTEX specialty carbon blacks, providing intense black coloration, UV protection, and the mechanical strength critical for industrial and outdoor applications.

Accelerating Circular Economy Goals
As part of its commitment to a lower-carbon future, Cabot will feature several solutions that support the sustainability transition. These include its REPLASBLAK circular black masterbatches, part of the EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions platform. Developed using recycled feedstocks, REPLASBLAK products demonstrate how companies can integrate circular economy principles into everyday manufacturing without compromising performance. These circular products also help customers reduce their scope 3 emissions and meet increasing regulatory and consumer pressures for environmentally responsible materials.

Conductive Solutions for Sensitive Electronics
The company will also showcase its market-leading conductive solutions for electronics and electrostatic discharge protection. The CABELEC series of conductive compounds and VULCAN XC specialty conductive carbon blacks deliver high-end performance for electrostatic discharge-sensitive applications. These products are important to the production of components for data centers, consumer electronics, and industrial automation systems—industries requiring higher levels of reliability and safety in ever-smaller configurations.

Interactive Booth Experience and Technical Engagements
K 2025 visitors will find more than product showcases. Cabot’s technical experts and business teams will be available for real-time conversations, technical advice, and demonstrations to make the stand a center of innovation and collaboration. People will learn firsthand how Cabot’s technology platforms are helping solve today’s industry challenges of regulatory compliance, cost-effectiveness, and life-cycle optimization. Whether an automotive component manufacturer, a supplier of high-voltage electrical systems, or an OEM looking for sustainable coloration and conductivity solutions, Cabot’s portfolio has something for everyone.

A Visionary Partner in the Plastics Industry’s Sustainable Transformation
Cabot is a global leader with a history of innovation and excellence in research and technology. As Cabot continues to expand its capacity, adopt a circular economy mentality, and seek sustainable supply chains, participation in K 2025 is an opportunity to showcase Cabot’s product innovation as well as reinforce its role as a steadfast partner in developing a smarter, sustainable plastics industry.

Visit Cabot in Hall 6 / Stand C36
Cabot welcomes all K 2025 delegates to their stand for rich dialogue and interactive discovery of some of the industry’s most sophisticated materials. Embodying innovation, performance, and responsibility, Cabot Corporation is poised to shape the future of plastics together with the global community. Be sure to engage with Cabot in Hall 6 / Stand C36 in Düsseldorf!

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