Extrusion International 5-2026

43 Extrusion International 5/2026 look back at how it all began 45 years ago. But above all we’re looking to the future and focusing on solutions that will help us tackle the challeng- es currently faced by the industry.” For example, the third edition of the “Fakuma Round Table” discus- sion series will focus on the topic of “Building on Our Strengths – How is the European Plastics Industry En- hancing its Resilience?”. The presen- tation forumwill provide suppliers as well as users with inspiring, forward- looking ideas. All in all, the trade fair’s extensive range of topics pro- vides the plastics processing industry with vital support in remaining suc- cessful on the market. Last but not least, Fakuma 2026 has yet another surprise in store: “To mark this year’s anniversary edition of Fakuma, we, as the trade fair promoters, will pres- ent the Paul Eberhard Schall Medal for the rst time to a company that has played a pioneering and inuen - tial role in the industry,” says Bettina Schall. “We want to acknowledge the company’s exceptional techno- logical standing in the further de- velopment of plastics processing, as well as its close ties to our trade fair organisation.” P.E. Schall GmbH www.fakuma-messe.de Integrated Process Technologies and Lifecycle Services P iovanGroup will participate in the 30th Fakuma in- ternational trade show for plastics processing, taking place October 12–16, 2026, at Messe Friedrichshafen, Germany. The Group will exhibit in Hall A3, Booth 3102, where its Piovan, Piovan Fdm, Pelletron, and Thermal Care brands will showcase an integrated portfolio cov- ering conveying, dedusting, drying, dosing, quality con- trol, industrial cooling, temperature control, process su- pervision, and lifecycle services. “We see the injection molding market in Germany and Central Europe becoming increasingly focused on measurable operational performance. Processors are looking for solutions that can improve energy ef- ciency, production consistency, material quality, and traceability while integrating effectively with their exist- ing operations,” said Paolo Nicosia, Managing Director Business Unit Polymers – Sales at PiovanGroup. “Faku- ma gives us the opportunity to discuss these priorities directly with customers and demonstrate how our latest technologies can address them across the entire pro- duction process.” Key Fakuma Innovations for Greater Ef ciency, Quality, and Process Control The new E-Dryer is a compact, desiccant-wheel de- humidifier designed for small production batches. Its integrated hopper configuration minimizes the unit's footprint. It provides a stable dew point of up to −40°C and does not require compressed air or a cooling water connection, simplifying installation and maintenance. Designed for central conveying systems operating un- der permanent vacuum, the new Multilink automatic coupling station supports con gurations with up to E-Dryer – Compact wheel-type dehumidi er