Extrusion International 5-2026-USA

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-Pacific 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 Certified 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 24
ProfilControl 7 RubberFlex – Pinpoint Quality Checker for Rubber Extrusion Lines 24
Pipe Extrusion, Extrusion Tooling 27
Rotation in Extrusion Tools 27
Extrusion Technologies 29
Going Beyond Average Properties to Validate Reactive Extrusion Upcycling 29
Extrusion Technologies, AI 31
AI in Extrusion Manufacturing – Hype, Tool, or the Next Industrial Revolution? 31
Processing – Case Study 36
First Gear Pump for Rigid PVC 36
Extrusion Technology – Case Study 37
From PP to PET – MRS Technology Enables Energy-Efficient Processing of Recycled PET 37
Compounding 39
ZSK Twin Screw Extruders fort he Production of High-Performance Engineering Plastics 39
Processing 40
Multi-Processing Systems Expanded 40
Industry News USA 42
Microplastics Forum – Understanding and Reducing Microplastics 42
New Report 42
IATF Certification Earned 43
Economic Analysis Finds Continued Resilience in U.S. Auto Industry 43
Registration in the KISSsoft Material Database for Improved Gear Material Selection and Design Accuracy 44
Chief Commercial Officer Named 44
Commercial Recycling Pilot Programs in California Launched 45
Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing Promoted 45
Advanced Take-Out System Launched 46
Plastics Industry Leaders Gather in Houston, Give Back Through Community Cleanup 46
Climate Policy Should be Based on the Realities of Science, Manufacturing 47
Expansion to Strengthen Presence in the U.S. Plastics Manufacturing Industry 47
Fakuma 2026 – 48
A Multifaceted Programme for the Anniversary Event 48
Integrated Process Technologies and Lifecycle Services 49
Save Material, Ensure Quality, Control Processes Intelligently 51
Surface Finish Determines Process Success 53
More Recycling, Fewer Process Steps 55
New Competitive Advantage for Plastics Processors 56
Laboratory Services, Compounds and Digital Tools 57
New Atomospheric Plasma Solutions at Fakuma 58
Focus on Efficiency and Flexibility 58
Smart Solutions for the Plastics Industry 59
Recycling 61
Mix of Technologies Required to Recycle Engineering Plastics 62
Plastics Recycling Remains a Long-Term Growth Market 63
Much More than a Business Partnership 64
24,000 Tons of Recycled Bottle-Grade PET Per Year 65
New Plastics Recycling Regulations Drive Growth in Latin America 67

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