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Covestro Expands Its TPU Footprint With New Development Center In China

Anagha Salvi
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Covestro Expands Its TPU Footprint With New Development Center In China

Covestro Expands Its TPU Footprint With New Development Center In China

  • Three-site network now complete: AD Center in Guangzhou, production in Zhuhai, and R&D in Changhua – driving integrated regional synergies
  • Strategically located near key industry clusters in consumer electronics, automotive, footwear, PPF and specialty extrusion
  • Co-located Engineering Plastics and Specialty Films teams bring compounding, color and film capabilities for customers

Covestro today officially opened its new Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) Application Development (AD) Center in Guangzhou, China. The opening marks a significant milestone in implementing the company’s strategy to bring innovation closer to customers across Asia-Pacific. The new AD Center complements the company’s soon-to-be largest global TPU production site in Zhuhai, which began operations earlier this year, and its existing regional R&D center in Changhua. Together, the three sites form an integrated network spanning R&D, application development and large-scale manufacturing.

The new Covestro TPU Application Development Center in Guangzhou — designed to co-create tailored material solutions with customers at the heart of South China’s most dynamic industries.

The Asia-Pacific TPU market, particularly in South China, continues to see strong demand from fast-growing sectors such as consumer electronics, automotive and specialty films. The Guangzhou AD Center strengthens the company’s ability to translate this demand into tailored material solutions through closer technical collaboration with customers.

“This new Application Development Center represents a strategic cornerstone in our global TPU strategy to grow in high-value and emerging segments in Asia-Pacific,” said Dr. Andrea Maier-Richter, Global Head of TPU at Covestro. “We will explore, pilot and upscale new application fields for TPU in robotics, healthcare and mobility solutions together with our customers – in close collaboration and at the heart of the market.”

Capabilities designed for speed and precision

The center is designed to help customers move faster. Its processing simulation lines replicate real production conditions in extrusion and injection molding, enabling rapid formulation adjustments and material modification. These capabilities help reduce trial cycles, shorten time-to-market, and deliver solutions tailored to specific application needs.
“Asia is home to some of the world’s most dynamic and fast-moving industries, and our customers here expect partners who can keep pace with them. This center is our answer to that, bringing together our cross-business capabilities under one roof right here in South China,” said Holly Lei, President Covestro China. “It also reflects our deep commitment to this market and our belief that true innovation happens when you are close to your customers and the industry.”

Unlocking value through cross-business synergies

A distinctive feature of the Guangzhou AD Center is its multi-business setup, with Engineering Plastics (EP) and Specialty Films (SF) teams co-located on the same site, enabling close collaboration and faster integration of capabilities. The EP unit brings compounding expertise and color competence, supporting in-house color matching for applications such as consumer electronics, footwear and paint protection films (PPF). The SF unit enables pilot production and finished product commissioning for high-performance films and other extrusion-based applications. This integrated approach brings together capabilities across business entities, creating added value for customers.

“Innovation at Covestro is led by our markets and always strives to combine our global strengths across the business entities for our customers,” said Dr. Christian Haessler, Head of Global Innovation TPU at Covestro. “TPU is a material for a more sustainable future, and the Guangzhou AD Center will enable the development of highly versatile and recyclable TPU material solutions in one of the most dynamic innovation ecosystems worldwide.”

The Guangzhou AD Center is now open for customer and partner collaboration across Asia-Pacific, offering end-to-end customer support from initial material consultation to pilot production and troubleshooting.

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Plastpol 2026 Marks Another Successful Gathering For The Global Plastics Market

Anagha Salvi
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Plastpol 2026 Marks Another Successful Gathering For The Global Plastics Market

Plastpol 2026 Marks Another Successful Gathering For The Global Plastics Market

15,000 visitors from Europe, Asia, and Africa, 660 exhibitors from 36 countries, hundreds of live-running machines, multi-million contracts, and a spectacular 30th anniversary celebration – the International Fair of Plastics and Rubber Processing PLASTPOL once again confirmed its position as the largest plastics industry event in Central Europe and one of the key meeting points for the global market. For four days, Kielce (Poland) became a centre of international business, technology and industrial premieres.

For many international companies, PLASTPOL remains the most important gateway to the Central and Eastern European markets. The trade fair brought together manufacturers and technology suppliers from across the globe – from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East to North and South America. Visitors from all corners of the world representing a wide range of industries attended the event, including medical, packaging, food processing, automotive, electronics, household appliances, logistics, and defence sectors. Thanks to its strategic location and rapidly growing industrial sector, Poland once again demonstrated its role as the industrial heart of this part of Europe.

The exhibition halls of Targi Kielce showcased the world’s latest technologies for plastics processing. Live demonstrations featured injection moulding machines, extrusion systems, industrial robots, fully automated production lines, and advanced recycling technologies in operation. Among the products manufactured on-site were insulin pen caps, medical autoinjector components, lunchboxes, technical industrial parts, and products made from recyclates and natural materials.

Contracts and Investments in Kielce Despite a Slowdown in the Plastics Market

This year’s PLASTPOL trade fair once again demonstrated that, despite a slowdown in the European plastics market, companies continue to invest in automation, energy-efficient technologies, and advanced production solutions. During the event, contracts were signed for machinery, production lines, and raw materials worth millions of euros.

“Customers are increasingly looking for solutions that enable predictable production management, reduce defect rates, and optimise energy and resource consumption,” said Adam Marciniak from ENGEL. This company secured orders for machines during PLASTPOL. Over the course of the trade fair, dozens of machines and complete plastics processing lines were sold.

Information on contracted equipment and new business relationships was also reported by companies such as BOLE, Plastline, Plastigo, Proplastica, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag, Bagsik, LS Mtron, Mapro, and Muehsam Industrial Solutions. Exhibitors expressed cautious optimism about the economic situation in Europe, while emphasising that continued investment in efficiency, automation, and recycling remains essential for maintaining competitiveness.

Trade fairs remain the most human place for effective business,” emphasizes Dr. Andrzej Mochoń, President of Targi Kielce. “Machines operating live demonstrate their full capabilities, while at the stands professional visitors have direct access to sales representatives, technical staff, and company management representatives. As a result, in one place they receive comprehensive information on how the technology works and can also negotiate prices.

30 years of PLASTPOL – the industry celebration

The anniversary expo was of a unique character. During the Platinum Plast Gala, companies were honoured that have shaped PLASTPOL‘s history and contributed to the development of the plastics industry since its very first editions. The “Architect of Success” statuettes were awarded to Muehsam Jan Krzysztof i Wspólnicy, Dopak, Engel, Wittmann Battenfeld, Danje Polymer, Polimarky, A. Marciniak OT, Bagsik, Proplastica, Telko, Finke Colors, KGL, Elbi, P&F Wartacz, Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Polymer Materials, Sumitomo Demag, PlastLine, Asten Group, Mapro Polska, Hasco Hasenclever, Moretto Spa, Grupa Azoty, PlasticsEurope Polska Foundation, Enterio, Polish Union of Plastics Converters and Tworzywa Media.

A particularly memorable moment of the gala was the recognition of Kamil Perz, Director of the PLASTPOL trade fair, who has co-created and developed the event for 30 years. ts. The management of Targi Kielce presented him with a symbolic statuette of Atlas carrying the globe as a tribute to his contribution to the development of one of Europe’s most important plastics industry events.

Innovations awarded with Gold Medals

The gala ceremony featured the presentation of PLASTPOL Gold Medals to the most innovative products and technologies showcased at the trade show. Accolades were presented to the following companies: XALOY EUROPE for the NeXtwin tungsten carbide conical barrel solution, KOLTEX PRS for the ERFOR XR8 extruder, BMB SPA for the eKW20Pi/700 electric injection moulding machine, THERMOPLAY from the Spectrix group for solutions for waste-free lateral injection, DOPAK for supporting technological processes in industrial conditions, and BOLE EUROPE TECHNOLOGY for the technology of direct injection of long fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites.

Gold Medals were also awarded to Polish companies: MUEHSAM Rozmysłowy Dla Przemysłu [Solutions for Industry] for the stretch hood; PAWFORM for the E-DRIVE servo transmission system dedicated to driving internal thread-forming cores and sliders; and KGL for recyclable Menubox packaging made of XPP foamed polypropylene film intended for takeaway meals. Awards were also given to Plastoplan Polska, Mapro Polska, Ekochem, Ebs Ink Jet System Poland and MUEHSAM Solutions for Industry.

Knowledge, regulations and the future of the plastics market

Conferences and technical seminars addressing the sector’s long-term future are an integral pillar of the exhibition. The European premiere of the Plastics Europe report on the circular economy, along with conferences on recycling, energy efficiency, and new EU regulations for the packaging market, generated considerable interest.

A new feature of this year’s edition was the international event “Italian Polymers, Compounds & Masterbatch Solutions – Expertise Driving Innovation in Automotive”, organised jointly with Confindustria Polonia. Italian companies presented cutting-edge solutions for the automotive sector, underscoring PLASTPOL’s growing importance as a platform for international industrial cooperation.

At the PLASTPOL trade fair, representatives of exhibiting companies were also recognised in the OMNIPLAST competition for their specialist knowledge and industry expertise. The winner of this year’s edition was Monika Zuber from Sierosławski Group. Tomasz Pyrek, representing DRP Group, was the runner-up, and third place was awarded to Justyna Przęczek from Polimer Projekt.

PLASTPOL 2027 in the Targi Kielce’s new expo hall

Preparations are already underway for the next PLASTPOL trade fair, scheduled for 18–21 May 2027 – the organisers look forward to meeting you at the expo. For the first time, exhibitors will also showcase their products in the new exhibition hall at Targi Kielce, one of the largest and most modern trade fair facilities currently under construction in Central Europe. Designed to enhance exhibitor comfort, innovative product presentation, and overall trade fair efficiency, the new expo hall will offer more than 15,500 square metres of exhibition space and a height of 15 metres.

“Thanks to the new hall, we will be able to offer exhibition opportunities at an even higher, truly global standard,” emphasises Kamil Perz, Project Director.

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Glasstec 2026 Unveils Exciting Programme Preview Alongside Ticketshop Opening

Alex Lim
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Glasstec 2026 Unveils Exciting Programme Preview Alongside Ticketshop Opening

Glasstec 2026 Unveils Exciting Programme Preview Alongside Ticketshop Opening

From the glasstec conference to “glass technology live” to new formats such as Women in Glass: the world-leading trade fair will provide a market overview, address future issues and enable practice-oriented knowledge transfer related to the Hot Topics Decarbonisation, Circular Economy and AI & Digital Technologies.

glasstec 2026

glasstec 2026 continues to pick up speed as ticket sales start: from 20 to 23 October 2026 Düsseldorf will again become the meeting point for the international glass sector. Centrestage will be solutions for the industry’s key questions of the future – from decarbonisation, circular economy, AI and digital technologies to resilient and security-critical glass solutions.

The glasstec conference 2026 will form the centrepiece of the lecture programme pooling the know-how of the international glass sector from industry, science and research.
industry, science and research.

The proven formats of the glasstec conference include the glass trends sessions, CircuClarity Two, the glass melting pot as well as the Start-Up Sessions. These will be complemented by the integrated architecture forum where renowned architects’ offices will introduce projects for building skins and structural glass applications. Launching Women in Glass glasstec 2026 will extend its offering to include a new format that creates visibility for female expertise and promotes exchange within the industry.

For the first time, the special show “secure – innovative – sustainable” will be staged in cooperation with ift Rosenheim. It will focus on resilient and security-critical glass solutions especially for critical infrastructure.

Playing a key role again will be glass technology live, considered the platform for forward-looking glass applications that presents innovations on the verge of market-readiness.

Hands-on insights will also be provided by the Handwerk Live activities of the Federal Association of Glazier Trades (BIV).

This offering is complemented by the special show glass art, which showcases the creative diversity of this material.

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Daniel Feische, Director of glasstec, emphasises:“glasstec 2026 not only shows what is feasible in technical terms but above all where the glass sector is headed. Our programme of accompanying events stages the decisive questions of the future – from decarbonisation and circular economy to AI and secure and resilient glass solutions. With this we provide guidance, exchange and concrete impulses for investment decisions.”

Visit glasstec 2026 in Düsseldorf from 20 to 23 October and experience how the glass industry masters tomorrow’s tasks.

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FIMIC Strengthens Recycling Innovation With New RMP And FPP Melt Pumps

Alex Lim
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FIMIC Strengthens Recycling Innovation With New RMP And FPP Melt Pumps

FIMIC Strengthens Recycling Innovation With New RMP And FPP Melt Pumps

Pressure instability represents one of the main causes of inefficiency in plastics recycling, often resulting from the combination of material variability and line configuration. Variations in material quality, high contamination levels, and non-optimized process setups generate inherently unstable operating conditions.

Managing these fluctuations typically requires the use of gear pumps; however, conventional technologies are highly sensitive to contamination, limiting their effectiveness in more demanding applications. Traditional gear pumps require a pre-filtration system to prevent damage caused by contaminants and, even with such systems in place, maintenance remains frequent, leading to production downtime that can last several days over the course of a few months.

Developing efficient and economically sustainable solutions is no longer an option, but a necessity to remain competitive.

This challenge can be addressed through solutions specifically designed to handle variable feeding conditions. In this context, FIMIC – globally recognized for its expertise in self-cleaning filtration systems – introduces two new pumping technologies: the RMP – Recycling Melt Pump and the FPP – FIMIC Piston Pump.

These solutions are designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of extrusion lines processing recycled materials, with a strong focus on reduced maintenance requirements and operational continuity.

Together with the established SPA screw pump technology, these innovations expand FIMIC’s portfolio, enabling the company to respond to a wide range of process conditions and applications. This further strengthens FIMIC’s commitment to developing integrated, tailored solutions for the ever-evolving challenges of plastics recycling.

These innovations will be officially presented at PLAST 2026, in Milan, from June 9 to 12, at booth D48 D50.

RMP: stable output and precise control for more efficient recycling extrusion

The RMP (Recycling Melt Pump) ensures consistent output in applications where stability and control are essential.

Its gear pump design provides a fixed and predictable material flow, allowing the extrusion process to be decoupled from upstream and downstream fluctuations.

The system ensures a constant throughput and greater product uniformity, while enabling more precise control of the extrusion process and improved production repeatability. Its modular design also enhances operational efficiency by allowing quick maintenance interventions, reducing downtime and ensuring production continuity.

The gear module can be quickly replaced without removing the pump from the line, further minimizing downtime and simplifying maintenance operations.

FPP: a piston-based approach to improve process stability

The FPP (FIMIC Piston Pump) is designed to address the main causes of instability in extrusion processes in recycling, particularly when processing variable and contaminated materials.

Its dual-cylinder system with synchronized pistons ensures continuous and controlled pressure, even under highly variable conditions, improving the overall efficiency of the line.

This results in reduced pressure fluctuations, a more consistent material flow, and minimized pulsation effects, contributing to greater stability in downstream operations. The system also ensures reliable operation with heterogeneous or contaminated materials and allows high pressure levels to be reached without compromising process control.

Overall, the FPP enhances process stability, flow continuity, and supports more reliable production even under the most demanding recycling conditions.

A complete pump portfolio for different recycling scenarios

With the introduction of FPP and RMP technologies, FIMIC expands its portfolio by integrating different operating principles to address specific process requirements.

Each technology is designed for a defined application scenario:
• FPP for highly contaminated materials and high-pressure applications
• RMP for stable pelletizing lines with controlled contamination
• SPA for simple and robust applications

FIMIC adopts a targeted approach, selecting the most suitable technology based on the process conditions and the type of material being processed.

As input materials become increasingly complex and performance expectations continue to rise, these new solutions enable improved process stability, reduced downtime, and enhanced overall production efficiency.

Supporting the evolution of plastics recycling

The launch of the RMP and FPP pumps reflects FIMIC’s ongoing commitment to innovation in plastics recycling technologies. By combining advanced melt filtration systems with specialized pumping solutions, the company continues to develop integrated technologies designed to simplify recycling processes and improve operational performance.

With these innovations, FIMIC strengthens its role in supporting recyclers worldwide in managing complex materials and transforming them into valuable resources within the circular economy.

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Reifenhäuser Unveils New Era Of Blow And Flat Film Lines At Chinaplas 2026

Emma Lee
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Reifenhäuser Unveils New Era Of Blow And Flat Film Lines At Chinaplas 2026

Reifenhäuser Unveils New Era Of Blow And Flat Film Lines At Chinaplas 2026

At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, the Reifenhäuser Group will showcase its latest extrusion line generations – EVO GEN3 for blown film and EVEREX for cast film – from April 21 to 24, featuring record-breaking output and the highest possible level of automation. Other highlights at the booth include the blown film cooling technologies from Reifenhäuser subsidiary Kdesign,as well as fully recyclable monomaterial films for profitable and sustainable packaging solutions.

EVO GEN3: Up to 30 percent more output

Reifenhäuser Blown Film has succeeded in achieving stable production of a 14 μm MDO-PE film for stand-up pouches.

The new generation of EVO GEN3 blown film lines delivers an output of upto 1,050 kg/h with a 350 mm die diameter – about 30 percent more than its predecessors – thus setting a clear benchmark in the market. This is made possible by the new EVO Ultra Die Heads in combination with the new Ultra Cool GEN3 cooling rings. The new die heads are available in three variants: a 3- and 5-layer variant for maximum throughput and fast product changeovers, a 7-layer variant – optimized for barrier films – and a 9-layer variant for the highest film quality in complex products.

In addition to enhanced performance, the EVO GEN3 prioritizes ease of use,as labor shortages and high employee turnover make it difficult for many manufacturers worldwide to consistently achieve the desired quality and efficiency. Smart assistance systems and the new HMI, “EVO OS 3,” enable even inexperienced operators to achieve fast, optimal results.

A key feature is the Auto Flat System, which, for the first time, enables the flatness of the film to be measured and automatically optimized. This improves post-processing and material consumption. In addition, the ReStart Assistant reduces downtime during material changes, while a new control architecture enables connectivity, data utilization, and automation, including AI integration.

EVEREX flat film line offers automation at the highest level

Powerful, smart, digital – with the EVO GEN3, Reifenhäuser presents a completely new generation of blown film lines that deliver a record output of 1,050 kg/h with a die diameter of 350 mm.

The new generation of EVEREX flat film lines for cast and sheet applications is designed for comprehensive automation: from the co-extrusion adapter and die to the width adjustment and winder, the core processes run fully automatically – a major advantage in the face of a shortage of skilled workers.

At the heart of this innovation is the enhanced PAM 2.0 system, which now fully automates width adjustment. Formulas can be reliably recalled, and product changeovers are completed faster and more reliably in under 80 minutes, while delivering higher quality and less waste during startup.

The automated width adjustment includes edge pinning, vacuum box, and pre- and final-trimming, improving both film quality and process stability. The solution can also be integrated into existing systems – even from other manufacturers.

In addition, a new edge encapsulation system reduces the use of expensive barrier materials, as these do not end up in the edge trimmings, enabling savings of up to 150,000 euros annually.

The EVEREX HYBRID polishing stack unit provides greater flexibility, enabling film thicknesses ranging from 150 to 2,500 μm. With standard polishing stacks, for example, PP films could generally not be produced thinner than approximately 380 μm without the use of an additional air slot die, which in turn limits the line’s productivity. With EVEREX HYBRID, producers achieve maximum flexibility and material savings thanks to down-gauging, while maintaining 100% reproducible product quality through mechatronic control.

Packaging solutions that combine sustainability, quality, and profitability

The sustainable Cast All-PP stand-up pouches are not only highly recyclable, but also highly functional thanks to their easy-tear effect.

Reifenhäuser Blown Film has successfully achieved the process-stable production of a 14 μm MDO-PE film and is presenting it at Chinaplas in the form of a market-ready All-PE Pouch (stand-up pouch). The technology behind it is called EVO Ultra Stretch – a patented MDO unit positioned directly at the take-off of the blown film line that stretches the film from its first heat. EVO Ultra Stretch delivers additional value when EVOH is used for barrier films. The stretch process enhances the barrier effect of this expensive raw material, allowing for reduced usage. Overall, production costs are thus lowered to a competitive level compared to conventional films, which is the decisive factor for market acceptance.

Cast MDO Pouches combine recyclability and functionality

The new Reifenhäuser EVEREX flat film machine generation offers unique automation features that enable film manufacturers to simplify operation for their employees and increase profitability in the long term.

The Reifenhäuser Group’s flat film experts are showcasing, among other things, a high-performance Cast All-PP stand-up pouch with a high oxygen barrier that – in addition to excellent recyclability – also impresses with its functionality. The MDO process delivers special added value for end customers with the so-called Easy-Tear effect: The packaging can be torn open in one direction as if along a ruler and resealed using internal clips or zippers. Until now, such packaging features in stand-up pouches were typically achieved through laser perforation, which can negatively impact the packaging’s structure, barrier performance, and thus the shelf life of the packaged product. Thanks to Reifenhäuser’s Cast MDO technology, this property is achieved solely through film stretching – without compromising other key film properties.

Kdesign: leading in blown film cooling technologies

The new Ultra Dies from Reifenhäuser are available in three versions: a 3- and 5-layer version for maximum throughput, a 7-layer version optimized for barrier films, and a 9-layer version for the highest film quality in complex products.

Kdesign, a Reifenhäuser subsidiary and leading specialist in cooling, measurement, and calibration systems for blown film lines, will also be exhibiting at the Reifenhäuser booth at Chinaplas. With its renowned KARAT cooling ring, Kdesign consistently sets the standard for maximum cooling performance, minimal film tolerances, and user-friendly operation. Producers around the world rely on Kdesign’s solutions to optimize their blown film lines in terms of quality and productivity. With an output increase of up to 50 percent higher than that of mid-range components and up to 25 percent higher than that of high-end competitors, the KARAT cooling ring enables a significant increase in productivity while delivering excellent profile tolerances and the highest film quality.

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Flexipet Launches Revamped PET Thermoforming Sheet Extrusion Technology

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Flexipet Launches Revamped PET Thermoforming Sheet Extrusion Technology

Flexipet Launches Revamped PET Thermoforming Sheet Extrusion Technology

SML announces the launch of the FlexiPET, a brand-new production-scale demonstration line for thermoforming sheet located at SML’s Technology Centre. The sheet extrusion line features a completely redesigned machine architecture, and delivers smart innovations at every level: most notably SML’s new twin-screw extruder TSE80 for polyester, a modernised roll stack, and the new W650 winder.

The FlexiPET is a co-extrusion sheet line configured for a classic 3-layer structure (A/B/A), but which also has the versatility to operate as a 2-layer line (A/B) as required.

Extrusion excellence: TSE 80 combined with high-performance vacuum unit

“At the heart of the line lies the new TSE 80 – a state-of-the-art parallel co-rotating twin-screw extruder designed in-house by SML and specifically optimised for PET,” explains Martin Kastner, R&D Engineer at SML. Equipped with a low-maintenance, water-cooled main drive delivering 348 kW, the TSE 80 achieves an output capacity of up to 1000 kg/h for PET.

The TSE 80 demonstrates exceptional material versatility. It is optimised for processing large volumes of materials with low bulk densities – such as flakes or regrind. The concept is also an excellent choice for processing PET/PE flakes, as well as PETG and its post-industrial flake stream (GAG). With its compact design, the TSE 80 ensures high rates of energy efficiency. In addition, the short residence time in the extruder retains the natural, clear colour of PET, preventing the yellowing of the film.

To ensure the highest melt quality for processing PET without pre-drying, the TSE 80 is combined with SML’s high-performance vacuum unit. This frequency-controlled two-stage vacuum system employs a roots vacuum pump for high volume flow rates with a dry-running rotary screw pump for low pressure levels. This configuration achieves absolute pressure levels as low as 1 mbar. Due to the dry-running vacuum pumps, the unit ensures high levels of energy efficiency and environmental compatibility.

A gravimetric batch blender with three stations for main components (virgin, flakes, regrind) and two additive dosing stations offers expectional flexibility for complex formulations.

The co-extruder in the FlexiPET line is an SML single-screw extruder (ES 60/28D) powered by a 64 kW main drive motor. It is designed for processing pre-dried material with an output of up to 200 kg/h for PET.

Precision calendering

Downstream, the horizontal roll stack ensures a high specific output, even for thin gauges as low as 150 µm. It uses the proven Smart Parallel Gap (SPG) polishing roller technology for superior thickness tolerances. “A major innovation is the roll stack movement, equipped with servo positioning drives and linear guides, which enables precise, 100 % reproducible positioning in both the horizontal and vertical directions,” Martin Kastner continues. This feature includes automatic start-up processes, collision protection between the roll stack and flat die, and the ability to store production positions in the SMILE control system. The design complies with Calander standard DIN EN 12301-2021-12, ensuring safety without affecting the visibility of the smoothing roller gap.

W650: new winder for thermoforming film

The FlexiPET concludes with the new W650 winder, a development that combines the best of two worlds. It offers the user-friendly roll handling of a cantilever winder – where the shaft remains in place during changes – combined with the large winding capacities of an A-frame winder (diameters of up to 1,500 mm and 2,000 kg roll weight). A movable winding shaft support ensures the production of perfectly straight-edged reels.

The W650 basic version also includes semi-automatic cantilever operation with automatic cross-cutting via flying knife. Energy-efficient asynchronous servo motors with resolver feedback, combined with SML’s in-house winding controller, enable precise winding from the first layer. The W650 is fully modular and can be upgraded with optional modules for specific requirements, such as FFS winding or the processing of two webs on a single shaft. All these modules are currently installed on the demonstration line at SML’s Technology Centre.

Key facts:

  • Maximum output: up to 1,200 kg/h of PET
  • Layer structures: A/B/A or A/B
  • Thickness range: 150 – 1,400 µm
  • Final net film width: up to 1,000 mm
  • Winding diameter: up to 1,500 mm
  • Number of webs: up to 2

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Arburg Expands Leadership Changes Across Polish Subsidiary

Emma Lee
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Arburg Expands Leadership Changes Across Polish Subsidiary

Arburg Expands Leadership Changes Across Polish Subsidiary

  • Artur Metzler: New head of Arburg Poland
  • Expert: Experience in sales and service
  • Arburg has had its own subsidiary in Poland since 1992

From 1 June 2026, Artur Metzler will take over as Managing Director of Arburg Polska Sp. z o.o. in Warsaw. This expert in sales and service has been with Arburg since 2005 and has acquired extensive knowledge of the market and customer requirements. Arburg is one of the leading suppliers of injection moulding machines in Poland and enjoys an excellent reputation in the plastics market.

“I will bring the experience I have gained at Arburg Poland to bear and, together with the fantastic team there, will do my utmost to maintain our leading position in the market and to become even more successful in the future”, explains Artur Metzler. „From standard machines such as the new and very successful Allrounder Trend machines to complex production cells complete with automation and digital networking, we offer a broad portfolio and comprehensive expertise. Our team supports small contract moulding companies just as much as large global players. ‘Wir sind da!’ (we are there) – for all our customers”.

Sales and service expert at the helm

Artur Metzler has spent his entire career to date at Arburg: In 2005, he began his apprenticeship as an industrial clerk in Lossburg. This was followed by various roles in sales and service, a two-year assignment abroad for Arburg in Eastern Europe, and a part-time degree in Business Administration.

Since June 2022, Artur Metzler has headed the Central and Eastern Europe sales group, where he has acquired extensive market knowledge. The new Managing Director of Arburg Poland is supported by a 27-strong team: He has known them for many years and, for the most part, his team comprieses long-serving, highly experienced employees.

In demand on the market: Allrounder Trend and Automation

As a provider of complete solutions, Arburg offers its customers in Poland a versatile portfolio spanning all industry sectors and their requirements. The company has had its own branch in Poland since 1992 and has grown enormously since then. By way of example, the new electric Allrounder Trend machines are currently enjoying great success on the market, representing a quick and cost-effective form of entry into the injection moulding of standard components. In initial workshops, Polish customers were able to see for themselves how quickly and easily these new standard machines can be set up, operated and maintained, and how they can be used to produce moulded parts extremely reliably, energy-efficiently and cost-effectively. ARBURG Poland also offers a high level of expertise in automation and turnkey solutions, developing highly complex systems in collaboration with the central headquarters in Lossburg.

Successful further development of Arburg Poland

Like many other countries, Poland has been affected by global crises and by the challenging economic situation. However, this national market is proving to be comparatively resilient. Thanks to its central location, good infrastructure and high technical standards, the country is developing very dynamically and is increasingly becoming an attractive location for international customers as well. “I see great potential, on the one hand, for our Allrounder Trend, but also in the medical and packaging industries, where our high-end machines and automation are in really high demand. And we also have a great deal to offer in the field of digitalisation”.

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RAKEZ Secures Strategic Agreements To Strengthen Ras Al Khaimah’s Industrial Future

Nikki Tong
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RAKEZ Secures Strategic Agreements To Strengthen Ras Al Khaimah’s Industrial Future

RAKEZ Secures Strategic Agreements To Strengthen Ras Al Khaimah’s Industrial Future

In the presence of HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) signed two strategic agreements – with MAGRABi Retail Group and Mighty Industrial Park – during the 5th edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE), held at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the emirate’s growing position as a competitive hub for industrial investment and advanced manufacturing.

The agreements reflect increasing investor confidence in Ras Al Khaimah’s industrial ecosystem and its ability to support long-term, scalable manufacturing operations.

The first agreement, represented by MAGRABi Retail Group CEO Yasser Taher, aims to establish a Store Manufacturing Centre – a purpose-built facility dedicated to the production of furniture, store fit-outs, refurbishments, and pop-up concepts across its retail network. Designed to service up to 140 stores annually, the facility will support MAGRABi Retail’s operations across all its markets in the GCC, while creating up to 100 jobs and strengthening the company’s regional expansion and operational capabilities.

Taher said, “At MAGRABi Retail, everything we do is driven by a customer-first philosophy. This investment reinforces our long-term commitment to the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah while enabling us to further elevate the retail experience across our growing network. By centralising the production of our store environments, we ensure that every detail reflects our dedication to quality, innovation, and client care.”

The second agreement was concluded with Mighty Industrial Park, represented by shareholder Guichun Guo, setting plans for the development of a comprehensive China-UAE industrial park. The project will focus on metal recycling, dismantling, smelting, precious metal refining, and advanced manufacturing, creating a fully-integrated ecosystem that supports sustainable industrial development and sector growth, while contributing to the advancement of circular economy practices within Ras Al Khaimah.

Guo said, “Ras Al Khaimah was chosen by Mighty Industry Park because it offers the practical conditions required for a resource-circulation industrial project to scale: industrial land, utility access, logistics connectivity and a manufacturing environment that can support recycling, refining, production, and export activities. RAKEZ provides a platform where our secondary copper recycling, refining, and copper products manufacturing operations can be developed as an integrated industrial chain rather than as a single standalone facility. With support from the relevant authorities during the establishment process, we see Ras Al Khaimah as a long-term base for building a circular-economy value chain, attracting upstream and downstream partners, and contributing to the UAE’s green manufacturing and industrial diversification goals.”

Commenting on the agreements, RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said, “These two agreements reflect our ongoing commitment to strengthening Ras Al Khaimah’s position as a leading hub for advanced manufacturing and industrial investment in the region. By partnering with prominent companies such as MAGRABi Retail and Mighty Industrial Park, we are committed to developing an integrated industrial ecosystem that supports innovation and keeps pace with global shifts in value chains and sustainable manufacturing. At RAKEZ, we continue to provide a flexible and enabling business environment that allows investors to expand with confidence, benefit from advanced infrastructure, and access integrated services that support their long-term growth.”

In addition to these milestones, Jallad took part in a high-level panel discussion alongside leaders from the UAE’s free and economic zones. During the session, he highlighted the UAE’s strong industrial resilience, driven by alignment of efforts across federal entities and economic zones, and reinforced by practical, on-the-ground support for businesses. He noted that flexibility, close client engagement, and integrated ecosystem support have been key to maintaining continuity, while long-term investor confidence continues to be built on stability, scalability, and the ability to grow seamlessly within the same environment.

When asked about long-term commitments from global manufacturers, he said, “Certainty remains the key — enabled by a stable environment, seamless scalability within one ecosystem, and integrated access to logistics, financing, and global markets, allowing businesses to grow with confidence over the long term.”

This direction aligns closely with the UAE’s Operation 300bn strategy, with RAKEZ contributing by enabling industrial growth, attracting high-value manufacturing investments, and providing the infrastructure and ecosystem required for businesses to scale within the country.

Through its continued participation in major platforms such as MIITE, RAKEZ reinforces this role by creating an environment where businesses can grow with confidence, expand seamlessly, and navigate evolving global conditions while contributing to the UAE’s long-term industrial and economic ambitions.

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Evonik Advances Magnet Wire Technology Through New Dedicated Lab In China

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Evonik Advances Magnet Wire Technology Through New Dedicated Lab In China

Evonik Advances Magnet Wire Technology Through New Dedicated Lab In China

Evonik has announced the opening of its PEEK Rectangular Magnet Wire Lab during an inaugural ceremony at the CHINAPLAS international exhibition for the plastics and rubber industry.

  • Lab focuses on developing PEEK solutions for new energy vehicle (NEV)components
  • Facility to foster further collaboration with customers in new product development and qualification customers accelerate new product development and qualification NEVs are hybrid-electric or fully electric-drive vehicles, and are a growing regional and global market
  • Focus areas include magnet wire extrusion, research and reliability testing, and PEEK wire coating safety testing

Evonik has announced the opening of its PEEK Rectangular Magnet Wire Lab during an inaugural ceremony at the CHINAPLAS international exhibition for the plastics and rubber industry. Built to serve the needs of major Chinese and Asian markets, the lab will focus on research and innovation for polyether ether ketone (PEEK) powder-based applications for electric motors, especially for new energy vehicles , which are hybrid-electric or fully electric-drive vehicles, and constitute a growing segment of the regional and global automotive market.

“The NEV industry chain in China and across Asia Pacific is rapidly moving upmarket and globalizing, raising the bar for performance limits and delivery speed of critical materials,” said Jinhong Zhang, Vice President and General Manager of Evonik’s Asia-Pacific region, High Performance Polymers business line. “This lab will support our work with partners to advance the large-scale adoption of VESTAKEEP PEEK solutions in electric-drive systems, magnet wires, and equipment. The aim is to further develop our range of VESTAKEEP PEEK solutions to withstand even higher temperatures, higher voltages, and more demanding operating conditions—and as such, provide strong support for improved efficiency and enhanced reliability of NEV electric-drive systems.”

Among other tasks, the Evonik PEEK Rectangular Magnet Wire Lab will focus on key technical challenges in magnet wire applications, including processing-parameter optimization, coating-structure design, improved adhesion performance, and control of dimensions and concentricity. In collaboration with third-party organizations, the
lab will carry out reliability tests on key electrical properties such as breakdown voltage (BDV), partial discharge inception voltage (PDIV), corona resistance, and oilaging resistance, providing material assurance for safe, long-term operation of NEV electric-drive systems. The lab will also be used for sample preparation, validation of new PEEK formulations, and benchmarking against standard products, helping customers accelerate new product development and qualification.

As NEV drive systems evolve toward higher power density, higher efficiency, and greater reliability, magnet wires used in motors place increasingly stringent requirements on heat resistance, electrical performance, and long-term stability of insulation materials.

“By establishing this magnet wire application laboratory, Evonik lays the foundation hopes to work more closely with customers and value-chain partners,” said Felix Teng, Director of Innovation Management in Evonik’s Asia-Pacific region, High Performance Polymers business line. “Our aim is to translate the material performance advantages that VESTAKEEP PEEK has in motor magnet wire applications into full-system solutions that can be verified through testing and scaled up for mass production.”

The Evonik PEEK Rectangular Magnet Wire Lab is set up to cover the full process chain, from copper conductor pretreatment and PEEK extrusion coating to in-line dimensional inspection and final winding. Additionally, the new pilot extrusion line uses internationally leading core components and is designed and integrated locally, combining high quality and high reliability with flexibility.

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Sidel Introduces Cutting-Edge Laser-Blown PET Bottle For Edible Oil Packaging

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Sidel Introduces Cutting-Edge Laser-Blown PET Bottle For Edible Oil Packaging

Sidel Introduces Cutting-Edge Laser-Blown PET Bottle For Edible Oil Packaging

At interpack 2026, Sidel (Booth B47, Hall 13) will officially unveil a unique edible oil bottle produced using laser technology. Featuring a Power Ring, the 1L bottle achieves a 20% weight reduction compared with a halogen-blown equivalent delivering comparable overall performance, while maintaining grip in consumers’ hands and vertical strength for logistics.

This bottle illustrates a fundamental change in the design approach made possible by laser heating. PET is intentionally concentrated only where it contributes to mechanical performance, while unnecessary material is removed elsewhere. This precision allows material to be placed where it contributes most to mechanical performance.

The result is a 1L edible oil bottle weighing just 16.5g, a 4g PET saving when compared with its equivalent in halogen, which would weigh 20.5g to deliver similar performance. By reinforcing critical stress areas and avoiding unnecessary material use, this design shows how lightweighting can be extended when strength is added with purpose and not by default.

In this bottle, the Power Ring design plays a central role in consumer handling. Acting as a targeted reinforcement, it concentrates material exactly where needed to maintain side load performance during opening and pouring. From a logistics perspective, the overall material distribution ensures the bottle remains robust throughout the supply chain with a secured top load performance comparable to a heavier halogen alternative. At the same time, other areas of the container, including zones such as under the neck or on the bottle base, feature optimised stretching and a lower quantity of material.

“This 100% rPET bottle clearly shows how laser precision allows us to rethink packaging design for edible oil”, said Jerome Neveu, Packaging and Mold Product Manager at Sidel. “The Power Ring design is a concrete example of mastering exact PET distribution to optimise edible oil packaging while meeting the functional demands of this market.”

At interpack, the Power Ring laser‑blown bottle will be displayed alongside its halogen‑blown counterpart, allowing visitors to directly compare the 16.5g laser bottle with the 20.5g halogen version. Interactive displays on the Sidel stand will enable hands‑on comparison of weight and resistance.

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