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Engel

Billion stops building IMM

August 31, 2026 - The French manufacturer will focus on technical service for machines already installed, recommending Engel to customers for future equipment purchases.

Engel tackles crisis with dual-brand strategy

May 8, 2026 - The Austrian injection moulding machine manufacturer is seeking to address the sector’s structural challenges through internationalisation and portfolio diversification.

Wintec electric IMM go global

April 22, 2026 - Engel has announced the phased global rollout of its e-win injection moulding machines. Until now, they had only been available in Asia.

New record in moulding

March 23, 2026 - Engel has delivered to a customer a two-platen press with eight tie-bars and a clamping force of 11,000 tonnes.

Engel acquires Trexel

October 13, 2025 - The U.S.-based specialist in microcellular physical foaming will operate independently with new headquarters in Austria.

Engel opens new plant in Mexico

March 10, 2025 - E-mac electric IMM and Wintec T-win two-platen hydraulic machines, along with robots and automation, to be manufactured in Querétaro.

Engel and Cannon partner in PUR Flooding

February 20, 2025 - Strategic agreement for the joint development of polyurethane coating processes for injection-molded components.

Victory goes electric

January 28, 2025 - Engel integrates the e-motion T series into the Victory tie-bar-less IMM range, offering electric, hybrid, and hydraulic models.

5,500 Tons for automotive

December 4, 2024 - [VIDEO] We visited Engel's technology center in St. Valentin to witness the duo combi press with a 5,500-ton clamping force in action, molding large battery components for automotive applications.

Engel finds a partner in India

December 3, 2024 - The Austrian group has acquired a stake in Electronica Plastic Machines to manufacture injection moulding machines in the Indian subcontinent.

LAST NEWS

Six priorities for circular plastics

September 8, 2026 - The industry is renewing calls for the European Commission to take action on competitiveness, recycling, energy, controls and investment in the sector.

Sphere boosts flexible packaging

September 8, 2026 - The French group has acquired domestic company Polyex, a specialist in polyethylene film extrusion and industrial packaging.

Röchling expands sheet business in Spain

September 8, 2026 - For the German group, this is its second acquisition in the sheet segment in just a few months.

Plastiflex invests in Italian healthcare

September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.

Syensqo doubles compounding capacity in India

September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.

PLA recycling closes the loop

September 4, 2026 - ReBioCycle has demonstrated at pilot scale that PLA can be sorted from mixed plastic waste and chemically recycled back into virgin-quality material.

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Syensqo doubles compounding capacity in India

September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.

Plastiflex invests in Italian healthcare

September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.

PLA recycling closes the loop

September 4, 2026 - ReBioCycle has demonstrated at pilot scale that PLA can be sorted from mixed plastic waste and chemically recycled back into virgin-quality material.

More recycled compounds for automotive

September 1, 2026 - Polyblend will upgrade a compounding line in Germany, with production due to start by the end of 2027.

Mutares buys Magna roof unit

September 3, 2026 - Car Top Systems becomes an independent automotive supplier with operations in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

EVENTS

Friedrichshafen Oct. 12–16, 2026

Plastics fair Fakuma confirms Friedrichshafen

With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.