Plastics and Packaging

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution is expanding its long-standing partnership with EMS Grivory to the United Kingdom and Ireland. The change will take effect on 1 July 2026 and will include a mutually exclusive mandate covering EMS Grivory’s portfolio of specialized high-performance polyamide (PA) solutions in these markets.

BGS closed fiscal year 2025 with a slight increase compared to the previous year. This was achieved by the radiation sterilization division, where revenue grew primarily due to orders from the medical technology sector. Radiation crosslinking, on the other hand, continued to show subdued growth. For 2026, BGS anticipates stable growth, supported by reliable demand from the medical technology sector.

Syensqo announced the launch of Repel-O-Tex Crystal Premium, a new generation soil release polymer for liquid laundry detergents. The product is intended to deliver a significant performance improvement, especially in short wash cycles and at low temperatures. According to the company, the new technology responds to changing consumer preferences, as users increasingly expect convenience and energy savings without compromising stain removal performance.

Author: Ross Blair, Head of Engineering at BMT Digitalisation is currently transforming the industry of packaging. Powered by Artificial Intelligence and advanced simulations, it is changing how bottles are being designed, tested and delivered to the market. With manufacturers under an increased pressure to reduce material use, cut waste and meet sustainability goals, these data-driven approaches enable faster, smarter decisions which reduce risk and improve efficiency before production starts.

Norda and Envalior have presented the norda 055, the latest version of a trail running shoe using midsole technology based on Arnitel thermoplastic copolyester elastomer. The new model builds on the solutions previously used in the award-winning norda 005, but it was designed for different applications, primarily ultra long-distance racing and movement across difficult technical terrain.

Rising demand for silicone micro parts for medical technology, automotive electronics and other industries is making micro injection molding a highly specialized processing field. At starlim's site in Marchtrenk, Austria, a dedicated department has been established for this segment, equipped with Wittmann MicroPower injection molding machines and its own cleanroom. As Dominik Kreuzmayr explains, starlim classifies parts weighing less than 10 mg as micro parts.

On June 23, 2026, the inauguration of the Highsun AKRO plant took place in Changle, Fuzhou, together with the official start of the facility’s operations. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the shareholders and management, including HSCC Chairman Chen Jianlong, HSCC President Chen Zhong, Vice President Roelof Westerbeek, AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH Managing Director Dr. Oliver Neuß, and Highsun AKRO General Manager Yang Xuebin.

On 17-19 November 2026, Ptak Warsaw Expo will host Labeling-Tech Poland, an international trade fair for labeling technologies. The event is aimed at manufacturers, distributors, brand owners, printers, and companies operating in packaging, logistics and production. The fair's thematic scope covers solutions related to marking, identification and product presentation used in modern industrial and commercial processes.

AMI Market Intelligence has published the 2026 update of its report on the global BOPP films market, presenting an analysis of the factors affecting this segment of the flexible films industry. The latest study shows that the market has demonstrated resilience despite prolonged disruption in the economic and trade environment.

Plastotecnica, a producer of flexible polyethylene packaging for B2B customers, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company was founded in 1976 in Padua and, over time, built its position in the flexible packaging market by offering solutions tailored to customer needs. The anniversary was marked with an event attended by customers, suppliers, employees, and representatives of local institutions, held at Villa Selvatico in Battaglia Terme.