Extrusion International 5-2026

4 Extrusion International 5/2026 CONTENTS Firms in this issue 6 Imprint 7 Industry News 8 Calendar 8 New Subsidiary in Brazil Opened 8 Biodegradable Plastic Film Protects Roots from Cockchafer Grub Damage 9 First Global Sustainability Report Published 10 New Distribution Partner in the Netherland 10 U.S. Presence Strengthened 12 Advanced Three-Layer PP Silent Pipe Plant Technology Introduced 13 New Requirements for the Plastics Industry 14 In-Region Biphenol Supply Enhanced to Demand Across Asia-Paci c 15 Blown Film Extrusion Business Unit Positioned for the Future 16 Integration Process Continues 16 Distribution Mandate Expanded 17 New Leadership Team Expands Technology Portfolio 18 Range of Plastics Processing Capabilities Expanded 20 EcoVadis Committed Badge Accreditation Achieved 20 Used Worldwide for Certi ed Quality 21 New Medical Crosshead from Market Leader Features Patented Single-Point Concentricity Adjustment 22 DURAST® POM Fine Powder is Adopted for Innovative Stick-Form Lubricant 22 New Container Series – Three Functions – One Interface – Easy Integration 23 Measurement and Inspection Technology Pro lControl 7 RubberFlex – Pinpoint Quality Checker for Rubber Extrusion Lines 24 Pipe Extrusion, Extrusion Tooling Rotation in Extrusion Tools 27 Extrusion Technologies Going Beyond Average Properties to Validate Reactive Extrusion Upcycling 29 Extrusion Technologies, AI AI in Extrusion Manufacturing – Hype, Tool, or the Next Industrial Revolution? 31 Processing – Case Study First Gear Pump for Rigid PVC 36 Extrusion Technology – Case Study From PP to PET – MRS Technology Enables Energy-Ef cient Processing of Recycled PET 37 Compounding ZSK Twin Screw Extruders fort he Production of High-Performance Engineering Plastics 39 Processing Multi-Processing Systems Expanded 40 Fakuma 2026 – A Multifaceted Programme for the Anniversary Event 42 Integrated Process Technologies and Lifecycle Services 43 Save Material, Ensure Quality, Control Processes Intelligently 45 Surface Finish Determines Process Success 47 More Recycling, Fewer Process Steps 49 New Competitive Advantage for Plastics Processors 50 Laboratory Services, Compounds and Digital Tools 51 New Atomospheric Plasma Solutions at Fakuma 52 Focus on Ef ciency and Flexibility 52 Smart Solutions for the Plastics Industry 53 Recycling 55 Mix of Technologies Required to Recycle Engineering Plastics 56 Plastics Recycling Remains a Long- Term Growth Market 57 Much More than a Business Partnership 58 24,000 Tons of Recycled Bottle-Grade PET Per Year 59 New Plastics Recycling Regulations Drive Growth in Latin America 61