Italy
extrusion

Cloeren joins MAAG Group

July 29, 2026 - The acquisition will expand the Swiss group’s portfolio to include flat extrusion dies and feedblocks.

Coperion to close Italian site

July 27, 2026 - The company, part of Germany’s Hillenbrand Group, has announced plans to close its engineering operations in Ferrara.

Klöckner Pentaplast launches search for new CEO

June 24, 2026 - Michael Zacka takes over on an interim basis after Roberto Villaquiran retires from the packaging industry.

Xaloy grows through Maxi Melt

April 16, 2026 - The Italian specialist in screws, barrels and plasticising components will retain its brand, team and customer relationships.

Manufacturing against the grain

March 27, 2026 - Accompanied by its founder, we visited Moretto’s plant, where 75% of machine components — including sheet metal parts, pipes and plastic components — are manufactured in-house.

AI to detect extrusion defects

March 13, 2026 - SKZ and Fraunhofer IIS are developing an automatic device for integration into existing production lines to reduce scrap and stabilise processes.

Mono-material lidding films for packaging

March 1, 2026 - Piaceplast offers an all-PET solution with high recycled content, combining advanced performance with shrinkable and barrier-grade properties for food contact applications.

Davis-Standard consolidates Canadian brands

January 20, 2026 - Deacro, Brampton Engineering and Gamma Machinery integrated into Davis-Standard Canada.

Ulrich Reifenhäuser ends operational role

January 9, 2026 - The German executive will remain available as a member of the advisory board, supporting strategic continuity.

Hennecke joins the Brückner Group

December 12, 2025 - The German extrusion equipment manufacturer enters the polyurethane market with the acquisition of the company formerly owned by Swiss investment firm Capvis

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.