Extrusion International 2-2026

9 Extrusion International 2/2026 New Consulting Service for Companies in the Plastics Industry Launched The Plastics Center SKZ is expand- ing its service portfolio with a new, comprehensive consulting model for companies in the plastics industry. Companies can now sign a consult- ing agreement with SKZ to stay up to date on all relevant sustainability issues and to understand and imple- ment regulatory developments at an early stage. With this new offering, the Würz- burg-based institute is establishing xed and regular jour xe appoint - ments during which SKZ experts will classify current developments, high- light speci c implications for compa - nies, and address individual questions. The focus is on sustainability report- ing in accordance with CSRD/ESRS, with SKZ supporting companies in interpreting the requirements, de- riving relevant KPIs, and setting up suitable reporting structures. The EU taxonomy is also part of the consult- ing service, particularly with regard to the evaluation and classi cation of economic activities. In addition, the service includes clas- si cations of new EU regulations and directives in the context of plastics and the environment – such as the EUPack - aging Regulation (PPWR), the End-of- Life Vehicles Regulation, microplastics regulations, REACH requirements, and other circular economy require- ments. This is supplemented by sup- port with life cycle assessments (LCA), the calculation of carbon footprints, and the preparation of environmental product declarations (EPDs). Other focal points include climate risk management, the legally compli- ant formulation of green environmen- tal statements, the implementation of supply chain compliance requirements such as the Supply Chain Act or the Deforestation Regulation, and the re- quirements of the Ecodesign Regula- tion and the Digital Product Passport. With the consulting contract, SKZ has created a format that goes be- yond traditional training courses or individual projects. Companies ben- e t from ongoing technical support, early assessments of regulatory de- velopments, and practical, directly im- plementable recommendations. Fur- thermore, participants gain access to a broad network of experts from re- search, testing, and industry. Another advantage is the transparency and planning security in a rapidly chang- ing legal and market environment. Inaddition todirect consulting servic- es, contractors bene t from discounts on other SKZ sustainability services. “With our new consulting model, we support companies inmaking informed sustainable decisions and reliably meeting regulatory requirements,” explains Dr. Hermann Achenbach, Business Unit Manager Sustainability and Circular Economy at SKZ. “The plastics industry is facing pro- found changes – and we offer the guidance and expertise that is needed now.” The Plastics Center SKZ Dr. Hermann Achenbach h.achenbach@skz.de Dr. Hermann Achenbach, Head of Sustainability and Circular Economy at SKZ, is offering a new consulting service for the plastics industry together with a team of experts (Photo: Luca Hoffmannbeck, SKZ) New Company Portfolio TROESTER GmbH & Co. KG acquired the Turkish company SCOTOMASYON, based in Istanbul, in 2025. The com - pany now operates under the name TROESTER Robotics and is integrated into the TROESTER Group structure. Over the past years, the company has established itself as a reliable partner for leading international in- dustrial companies and is known for high-quality automation solutions, innovative robotic systems and the successful implementation of complex production processes. Since launching its rst major automated line for the tire industry in 2019, the company has delivered unique industrial automa- tion solutions. Its technology is consid- ered “proven technology”: the appli- cations have been running reliably for years and enjoy a high level customer satisfaction. This strategic investment strength- ens TROESTER’s positiion in automa- tion and robotics solutions and cre- ates additional synergies for future From left: Stephan Bartelt, Thomas Holzer, Isahan Köker, Ali Ekber, Emrah Sengül (© TROESTER)