International USA 5-2026
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Rotation in Extrusion Tools
CONEXTRU is an engineering & manufacturing company well known for standard as well for very special solutions out of standard manufactures especially for pipe. The following discussion provides a brief overview of the state of the art regarding tools used in pipe extrusion.
Multi-Processing Systems Expanded
Hosokawa Alpine has expanded its range of multi-processing systems to include the UPZ 100 III fine impact mill. Thanks to a newly developed universal mounting solution, it can now be seamlessly integrated.
Surface Finish Determines Process Success
The plastics industry is facing ever-greater challenges due to rising quality requirements, new material combinations, the growing use of recycled plastics, and ongoing cost pressures. At Fakuma Plasmatreat will demonstrate how modern plasma surface treatment can address these challenges.
CONTENTS:
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Firms in this issue |
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Imprint |
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Industry News |
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Calendar |
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New Subsidiary in Brazil Opened |
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Biodegradable Plastic Film Protects Roots from Cockchafer Grub Damage |
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First Global Sustainability Report Published |
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New Distribution Partner in the Netherland |
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U.S. Presence Strengthened |
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Advanced Three-Layer PP Silent Pipe Plant Technology Introduced |
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New Requirements for the Plastics Industry |
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In-Region Biphenol Supply Enhanced to Demand Across Asia-Pacific |
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Blown Film Extrusion Business Unit Positioned for the Future |
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Integration Process Continues |
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Distribution Mandate Expanded |
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New Leadership Team Expands Technology Portfolio |
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Range of Plastics Processing Capabilities Expanded |
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EcoVadis Committed Badge Accreditation Achieved |
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Used Worldwide for Certified Quality |
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New Medical Crosshead from Market Leader Features Patented Single-Point Concentricity Adjustment |
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DURAST® POM Fine Powder is Adopted for Innovative Stick-Form Lubricant |
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New Container Series – Three Functions – One Interface – Easy Integration |
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Measurement and Inspection Technology |
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ProfilControl 7 RubberFlex – Pinpoint Quality Checker for Rubber Extrusion Lines |
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Pipe Extrusion, Extrusion Tooling |
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Rotation in Extrusion Tools |
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Extrusion Technologies |
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Going Beyond Average Properties to Validate Reactive Extrusion Upcycling |
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Extrusion Technologies, AI |
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AI in Extrusion Manufacturing – Hype, Tool, or the Next Industrial Revolution? |
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Processing – Case Study |
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First Gear Pump for Rigid PVC |
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Extrusion Technology – Case Study |
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From PP to PET – MRS Technology Enables Energy-Efficient Processing of Recycled PET |
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Compounding |
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ZSK Twin Screw Extruders fort he Production of High-Performance Engineering Plastics |
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Processing |
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Multi-Processing Systems Expanded |
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Industry News USA 42 |
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Microplastics Forum – Understanding and Reducing Microplastics 42 |
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New Report 42 |
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IATF Certification Earned 43 |
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Economic Analysis Finds Continued Resilience in U.S. Auto Industry 43 |
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Registration in the KISSsoft Material Database for Improved Gear Material Selection and Design Accuracy 44 |
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Chief Commercial Officer Named 44 |
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Commercial Recycling Pilot Programs in California Launched 45 |
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Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing Promoted 45 |
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Advanced Take-Out System Launched 46 |
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Plastics Industry Leaders Gather in Houston, Give Back Through Community Cleanup 46 |
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Climate Policy Should be Based on the Realities of Science, Manufacturing 47 |
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Expansion to Strengthen Presence in the U.S. Plastics Manufacturing Industry 47 |
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Fakuma 2026 – |
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A Multifaceted Programme for the Anniversary Event |
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Integrated Process Technologies and Lifecycle Services |
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Save Material, Ensure Quality, Control Processes Intelligently |
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Surface Finish Determines Process Success |
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More Recycling, Fewer Process Steps |
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New Competitive Advantage for Plastics Processors |
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Laboratory Services, Compounds and Digital Tools |
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New Atomospheric Plasma Solutions at Fakuma |
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Focus on Efficiency and Flexibility |
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Smart Solutions for the Plastics Industry |
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Recycling |
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Mix of Technologies Required to Recycle Engineering Plastics |
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Plastics Recycling Remains a Long-Term Growth Market |
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Much More than a Business Partnership |
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24,000 Tons of Recycled Bottle-Grade PET Per Year |
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New Plastics Recycling Regulations Drive Growth in Latin America |
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