Extrusion International 5-2026

50 Extrusion International 5/2026 FAKUMA 2026 kWh of electricity, or approximately 60,000 euros per year, assuming an energy price of 0.15 €/kWh. With the ZSA UltraCycle, KraussMaffei Extrusion makes the processing of lightweight and high-volume recycled materials easier, more ef cient, and more cost- effective. The new solution reduces the number of pro- cess steps and energy consumption, thereby opening up additional potential for recycling materials that were previously dif cult to process. KraussMaffei Extrusion www.kraussmaffei.com Fakuma : Hall A7, Booth 7303 New Competitive Advantage for Plastics Processors A t Fakuma in Friedrichshafen (Oc- tober 12 to 16, 2026), LEHVOSS is putting the spotlight on a dimen- sion of its Smart Resourcing concept that currently decides who wins or- ders for many processors: price. In typical projects, customers save 10 to 20 percent on material costs with Smart Resourcing – with no change in quality, security of supply, or the technical service they are used to. This is made possible by a core principle of Smart Resourcing: LEH- VOSS draws on a portfolio of prov- en, mature compound formulations built up over decades. What has proven itself in countless applica- tions in the market does not have to be redeveloped for every project. That reduces development effort and project lead times – and this ad- vantage goes straight into the price. The price advantage is created not in the material, but in development. “For Lehmann & Voss, this is a new business eld – not a change of course,” says Harald Hunke, Com- mercial Director Europe, LEHVOSS Compounds. In the high-end seg- ment of high-performance com- pounds (LUVOCOM®), the com- pany is the global leader and will continue to expand this position. In engineering and recyclate-based compounds (LUVOTECH® and LU- VOTECH® eco), LEHVOSS has like- wise achieved a leading position in recent years. This is precisely what the new offering draws on: the for- mulation portfolio that makes at- tractively priced solutions possible today is the product of decades of highly demanding development work. “Our customers are facing tough international competition. They are ghting – and we are ghting at their side,” Hunke continues. “That is why we offer proven compound quality at prices that hold their own in global comparison. This ap- plies to running applications, where switching materials now pays off, as well as to new projects – where our customers decide for themselves whether the advantage goes into the price or into better material properties for the same budget.” Blowing agents – less weight, shorter cycles, lower energy costs Just how far Smart Resourcing ex- tends into the processing stage is demonstrated by the blowing agent masterbatches of the LUVOBATCH® product family. In injection molding applications they reduce component weight by up to 25 percent without compromising properties such as im- pact resistance or stability. Product highlights and exhibits at the trade fair booth The Compounds business unit of LEHVOSS will once again present itself at Fakuma 2026 as a pioneer of innovative polymer solutions in the spirit of Smart Resourcing. The trade fair presence centers on real- world applications that impressively demonstrate the performance of the LUVOTECH®, LUVOTECH® eco, and LUVOCOM® grades used. Work light: sustainable high- performance compounds for the circular economy A further exhibit is a work light made of LUVOTECH® eco TC, the sustainable product line of thermally conductive plastics. With a thermal conductivity of up to 18 W/mK and a carbon footprint reduced by up to 60% compared with virgin material, these materials are ideally suited to demanding applications in the light- ing industry and in thermal manage- ment. The sustainable compounds – produced from mechanically recy- cled rawmaterials using 100%green electricity – help companies meet the requirements of the European Green Deal and future circular econ- omy regulations today. At the same time, they enable resource-saving, economical, and high-performing product solutions for modern techni- cal applications. Lehmann&Voss&Co. KG www.lehvoss.de Fakuma 2026: B1-1109 Work light with thermally conductive plastic housing