Extrusion International 3-2026

9 Extrusion International 3/2026 cient production and lightweight de- sign to innovative recycling solutions. Companies are investing continuously in new technologies and sustainable approaches, opening up attractive and varied career opportunities. Feedback from the industry has been consistently positive. Leading companies are getting involved with their own initiatives, presentations and opportunities for discussion – a clear indication of the high priority placed on developing young talent. Well in advance, the event is gener- ating great interest within the educa- tion sector. Close collaboration amongst the event organisers, industry represen- tatives and trade associations under- scores the relevance of the event and ensures a varied programme that de- livers lasting value for all involved. www.fakuma-messe.de Advanced Recycling Conference 2026 The call for abstracts is now open for the Advanced Recycling Confer- ence (ARC) 2026, taking place on 17–18 November 2026 in Cologne, Germany, and online. Europe’s lead- ing platform for advanced recycling brings together hands-on solutions and cutting-edge research on recy- cling technologies for various waste streams like plastics, polymers, textiles or automotive, highlighting progress towards a circular renewable carbon economy. As various industries adapt to ambi- tious EU recycling targets and evolv- ing market conditions, ARC 2026 will explore the latest technological, policy, and regulatory developments shaping advanced recycling across Europe and beyond. Researchers and industry professionals are invited to submit abstracts by 31 July 2026 via https://advanced-recycling.eu/call-for- abstracts/. The conference covers a wide range of topics, including extrusion, dissolu- tion, solvolysis, enzymolysis, pyrolysis, pre- and post-treatment processes, digital innovations (AI, blockchain), and life cycle assessment. With a focus on collaboration along the entire re- cycling value chain, ARC 2026 offers a key meeting point for technology pro- viders, industry, waste management, brands, investors, policymakers, and the scienti c community. As the go-to event for both practi- cal insights and forward-looking re- search, ARC 2026 will also address technology selection for different waste streams, environmental impact assessment, and emerging innova- tions with promising applications. nova-Institut GmbH www.nova-institute.eu https://advanced-recycling.eu wire & Tube 2026 – An Industry Ready for the Future Massive geopolitical challenges, disrupted supply chains, high tariffs and scarce raw materials. Yet the Düsseldorf Fairgrounds were buzzing with activity. People were discussing, developing and rethinking. Here, an entire industry demonstrated its un- wavering determination to actively shape the future and break new ground. Resilient materials are needed, in- cluding for the defence industry; the market requires reliable producers and is relying on new supply chains. This is where wire and Tube, as pow- erful industry platforms, came in at just the right time. The defence sec- tor is gaining in importance; new visi- tor groups ocked to the exhibition stands, nding concrete solutions for high demands on materials and qual- ity. Added to this was a supporting programme featuring exciting pre- mieres. The trade fair as a vibrant in- dustry event: tradition and the future go hand in hand in Düsseldorf. 2,600 exhibitors from 65 countries – proof of international appeal and a clear claim to leadership. Alongside this, the entire value chain was showcased across some 119,000 square metres in 16 exhibi- tion halls. The focus is always on the future: arti cial intelligence, robotics, renewable energies and the energy transition were not just buzzwords, but lived reality. Messe Düsseldorf GmbH www.wire.de; www.Tube.de