PLASTICS & RUBBER BARCELONA 2025 www.plastics-rubber.es/en 26-28
PRESMA SPA www.presma.it 1^ - 2^ Cover, 41-43
PRS EUROPE 2026 www.prseventeurope.com 44-45
PRS ME&A 2025 www.prseventmea.com 8-9
SAUDI PLASTICS & PETROCHEM 2026 www.saudipp.com 50, 64
WEST AFRICA PLASTPRINTPACK 2026 www.ppp-westafrica.com 46
Fakuma 2026: an anniversary event
The 30th Fakuma, from 12 to 16 October 2026 in Friedrichshafen, will once again be a celebration for the plastics processing industry
Fakuma 2026 will be an anniversary event, and it’s already arousing great interest a year and a half in advance: two thirds of all available booth floor space has already been reserved for the 30th international trade fair for plastics processing, which will take place from the 12th through the 16th of October, 2026. The exhibitors and the trade fair promoters are already promising a world-class, multifaceted supplementary programme for this industry highlight in Friedrichshafen.
The 30th Fakuma, from 12 to 16 October 2026 in Friedrichshafen, will once again be a celebration for the plastics processing industry. “Even now, everyone is talking about Fakuma’s anniversary edition and interest is tremendous,” says Annemarie Schur, Fakuma project manager at trade fair promoters P. E. Schall. “Two thirds of all available exhibition floor space has already been booked. And all the industry’s major players will be back again next year. The good booking levels provide a strong basis for all involved parties to once again organise a world-class, lively trade fair with an outstanding supplementary programme.
The highly specialised community of experts in the plastics processing industry is focused on further technological developments in the key areas of efficiency, digitalisation, costeffectiveness and sustainability. The path to this goal leads
directly to a circular economy. 1639 exhibitors provided fresh impetus for pressing issues, both current and future, at the last Fakuma in October 2024. The large proportion of exhibitors from outside of Germany (47.5%) once again underscored Fakuma’s high levels of internationality and its significant global standing. Many companies reserved their booth locations for the 30th Fakuma in 2026 and the 31st Fakuma in 2027 immediately after the event.
Fakuma Celebrates 30th Anniversary in 2026!
In the fall of 2024, Fakuma’s trade fair promoters and exhibitor advisory board agreed on a new event schedule running from Monday through Friday. This decision was preceded by an exhibitor survey, in which the majority voted in favour of the change. The 30th Fakuma will thus take place from Monday the 12th through Friday the 16th of October, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Exhibitors, expert visitors and guests will once again transform the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre into the focal point of a grand family celebration. “Bookings are going strong because the plastics industry is already looking forward to the traditional gathering in Friedrichshafen,” says the project manager. “We’re picking up where we left off with the inspiring events that accompanied the trade fair in 2024 and will be offering a comprehensive, well-rounded supplementary programme again next year,” promises Annemarie Schur. “Amongst other features, the exhibitor forum, the round-table talks and career day helped establish valuable contacts and generated ground-breaking impetus at many levels. In 2026 as well, an attractive trade fair programme will accompany the exhibition. We’re already looking forward to Fakuma’s anniversary edition in 2026!”
FIMIC presents the new FCS Filter designed for complete scraper cleaning
FIMIC to launch its FCS Filter, a breakthrough solution designed to solve one of the most common issues recyclers face in filtration: Contaminants stuck inside scrapers
FIMIC, a global provider of automatic melt filters for plastic recycling, announces the launch of its latest innovation: FCS Filter, a breakthrough solution designed to solve one of the most common issues recyclers face in filtration — contaminants stuck inside scrapers
What’s the problem?
In plastic recycling, new materials streams (previously being incinerated) now end up in the recycling world. New materials mean new and more contaminations, such as PET/PA fibers, aluminum foils, metal powders, sand, or fine particles that often get trapped inside the scraper channels of melt filters, causing increased downtimes and requiring frequent screen changes (typically every 2–3 days) to clean the scraping elements. To overcome this issue, what the industry truly needed was a technology capable of ensuring complete and reliable scraper cleaning together with an effective discharge of the filtered contaminants.
The solution: FCS Filter
FIMIC’s answer is the FCS - Forced Cleaning Scraper, a new filter design equipped with a mechanical piston that performs a fast, effective, and forced cleaning of the scraper channels. Unlike traditional solutions, thanks to this mechanical action, the scraper cleaning is independent from inlet pressure, guaranteeing consistent performance under all working conditions.
Key benefits of FCS Filter
• Complete cleaning of scraper channels, extending machine working time
• Inlet pressure no longer crucial for effective cleaning
• Efficient discharge of contaminants even in highly contaminated streams
• Specific solution for difficult contaminants such as plastic fibres, aluminium foil, fine sand, metal powders and small stones.
Application field
The FCS Filter is designed for the same filtrations, throughputs, and materials as RAS filters, with no particular limitations, but is especially suited for streams with high levels of fibres, aluminium, or fine particulate where standard RAS scrapers struggle to discharge properly.
The FCS filter is available in four different sizes – FCS 400, FCS 500, FCS 600, and FCS 700 – designed to meet the needs of different recycling plants. With this range, FIMIC provides a reliable solution for complete scraper cleaning and effective contaminant discharge across various production scales.
A step forward in recycling innovation
With the FCS Filter, FIMIC wanted to go beyond conventional solutions and offer recyclers a way to finally overcome the issue of incomplete scraper cleaning. This innovation guarantees longer machine uptime and greater process reliability, even with the most challenging contaminants.
Excellence, built in: Why Omipa
Omipa solutions blend cutting-edge technology with deep-rooted expertise, result of relentless dedication to product excellence, forward-looking approach to sustainability and personalized customer care
With over 60 years of history and a solid reputation in the extrusion industry, Omipa stands as a symbol of continuity, technical innovation, and future-oriented thinking.
Omipa has always believed in the strength of in-house production. Every component is designed and built under its roof, allowing it to maintain full control over the process and ensure products that meet the highest standards of quality and precision. This approach also enables Omipa to respond quickly and effectively to customer needs, offering tailored solutions for even the most specific applications.
Omipa extrusion lines are known for their stability, durability, and high performance. Omipa selects only top-tier materials and carefully choose its partner suppliers to align with its rigorous standards. From film, foil, and foam to high-quality sheet and hollow profiles, each extrusion line is designed to optimize productivity while ensuring reliability over time.
Omipa is globally recognized for its expertise in the production of polypropylene hollow profile extrusion lines. With useful widths of up to 3200 mm, these lines are a flagship of its production range and are used across various sectors, including industrial and food packaging, agriculture, advertising, and solar energy.
Omipa also takes pride in having pioneered polycarbonate hollow profile extrusion during the 1970s and 1980s, thanks to its internal research. Today, Omipa offers this cutting-edge technology, meeting specific customer requirements through a high level of customization. The versatility of these profiles
allows their use in construction, infrastructure, roofing, lighting, greenhouses, and more.
Omipa’s excellence is particularly evident in the field of high optical quality sheet extrusion lines, the result of a proprietary extrusion method developed by our founder, Gilberto Cazzani. This technology delivers unmatched transparency at high productivity levels and serves a wide range of applications, including displays, lighting, graphics, advertising, architecture, safety protections, and interior design.
Another milestone in Omipa’s journey is the thermoforming sheet extrusion line — its very first flagship machine. It marked the beginning of Omipa’s international success and helped establish solid partnerships with leading companies in sectors, such as automotive, furniture, sanitary ware, food packaging, and beyond.
But Omipa is more than a supplier of extrusion lines. It offers a complete and integrated service package that accompanies its customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their equipment. In addition to its extrusion lines, Omipa also provides:
• After-sales support (online and onsite)
• Spare parts service with rapid delivery and a dedicated team
• Supply of individual machine units
• Revamping and modernization of existing lines
Omipa is especially proud of its ability to assist customers with older machines, even when the original parts are no longer available. Omipa engineering team designs customized solutions to extend the life of these systems, ensuring continued productivity and performance.
Omipa S.p.A.
Innovation at Omipa isn’t limited to mechanics: Its in-house software team develops advanced control systems to enhance automation, efficiency, and user-friendliness. The result is seamless integration between hardware and software, offering customers a streamlined and intuitive user experience.
Sustainability has always played a central role in Omipa’s philosophy. Omipa is constantly evolving its technologies to support environmentally responsible production. Its extrusion lines are designed to work efficiently with recycled and regenerated polymers, including PIR (post-industrial recycled) and PCR (postconsumer recycled) materials — helping customers reduce waste without compromising quality or productivity.
When you choose Omipa, you’re not just investing in machinery.
You’re choosing a legacy of excellence, a company that has grown alongside its customers, and a global reputation built on trust, technology, and vision.
Choosing Omipa means joining a journey of success, engineering passion, and constant evolution. It’s a commitment to building the future of extrusion—together, with a partner whose global reputation is built on quality, innovation, and trust.
Over the decades, Omipa has earned the respect of industries worldwide by consistently delivering solutions that blend cutting-edge technology with deep-rooted expertise. Its presence on multiple continents and across a wide range of applications demonstrates the trust that customers place in its ability to meet their most demanding needs.
This trust has been cultivated through relentless dedication to product excellence, a forward-looking approach to sustainability, and personalized customer care that extends far beyond the sales. When you choose Omipa, you are not only investing in machines, but you are embracing a partnership dedicated to long-term growth, adaptability, and shared success.
Join the Omipa family, where tradition fuels innovation, and together you shape the future of extrusion technology globally.
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Fabio Cazzani - CEO Omipa S.p.A.
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Lubricants: A sector in evolution with advanced blow moulding solutions
Beyond sustainability, Plastiblow technologies guarantee outstanding energy efficiency, rapid colour changes, and easy adjustment of production parameters
Lubricants are essential fluids for vehicles and machinery, designed to optimize performance and extend the life of mechanical components. In recent years, the engine oil market has undergone significant transformation, driven by increasingly strict environmental regulations, the development of more powerful vehicles equipped with turbochargers, and the growing need to reduce fuel consumption. This evolving scenario has created rising demand for packaging dedicated to synthetic and biodegradable oils, pushing many manufacturers to modernize their
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production lines. Within this context, Plastiblow has established itself as a leading supplier of high-efficiency, allelectric blow moulding equipment. Interestingly, in a sector devoted to lubricants, “lubrication-free” solutions are achieving great success: Plastiblow’s fully electric machines allow producers to boost productivity while reducing both operating and maintenance costs. With more than 50 years of expertise in extrusion-blow moulding technology, the Milan-based company has developed innovative solutions that stand out for extremely low energy consumption, intuitive operation, and user-friendly design. Over the decades, Plastiblow has supplied numerous machines and moulds for lubricant containers, either to packaging specialists or directly to major global oil groups such as Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, Total, BP. Production has ranged from 0.5-liter to 20-liter containers, available in monolayer or three-layer coextrusion, with single or double handles depending on customer requirements.
Virtually the entire Plastiblow portfolio, in both single-carriage and double-carriage configurations, has been successfully applied in the lubricant packaging sector. The PB6ED, for example, is perfectly suited to the production of bottles up to 1 litre in a two-cavity setup. Larger models, such as the PB12 and PB15, are ideal for containers up to 5 litres. For higher volumes and multicavity requirements,
models like the PB26, PB35, and PB50 are employed, producing containers from 10 to 20 litres, either as single-cavity solutions for large drums or in multicavity configurations for high-volume output.
Thanks to its broad and versatile machine range, Plastiblow can deliver tailor-made solutions for virtually any production need in this dynamic and competitive industry. The ability to manufacture monolayer or multilayer containers, with the option to integrate recycled material into intermediate layers, enables manufacturers to meet sustainability goals and advance toward a true circular economy – without compromising product quality or performance.
Beyond sustainability, Plastiblow technologies guarantee outstanding energy efficiency, rapid colour changes, and easy adjustment of production parameters. This combination ensures long-term reliability, reduced operating costs, and maximum flexibility on the shop floor.
In a sector that continues to evolve at a rapid pace, 100% electric technology has proven to be the ideal choice to combine productivity, environmental responsibility, and innovation. Plastiblow’s commitment to advanced solutions makes it a trusted partner for lubricant packaging manufacturers worldwide, helping them meet current challenges while preparing for the future of mobility and industrial efficiency.
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Examples of lubricant containers produced with Plastiblow technology
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Mod. PB6ED
Suited to the production of bottles up to 1 liter in a two-cavity setup
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Mod. PB50ED
Suited to the production of canisters up to 20 litre in a two-cavity setup
Saudi Plastics & Petrochem, the best-in-class event in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh Exhibitions Company and Messe Düsseldorf strengthen strategic partnership to develop trade fairs in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh Exhibitions Company Ltd. (REC) and Messe Düsseldorf announced an expanded strategic partnership to co-develop and deliver high-impact, sector-focused trade fairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The announcement follows a meeting between His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Turki Al-Faisal Al-Saud, Chairman of Riyadh Exhibitions Company, and Wolfram N. Diener, President & CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, held on the sidelines of K 2025 Exhibition in Düsseldorf.
Under the partnership, REC and Messe Düsseldorf will align global trade-fair expertise with Saudi Arabia’s industrial priorities to create platforms that accelerate technology adoption, facilitate investment, and deepen local supply chains.
“As Saudi Arabia advances its industrial capabilities, we are committed to bringing world-class event platforms that translate strategy into results, right here in the Kingdom,” said His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Turki Al-Faisal Al-Saud, Chairman, Riyadh Exhibitions Company.
“Together with REC, we will design precise, outcomes-driven events that help manufacturers scale, upgrade, and innovate
in Saudi Arabia,” said Wolfram N. Diener, President & CEO, Messe Düsseldorf.
As part of a memorandum of understanding signed earlier this year, the partners will launch a series of trade fairs in Riyadh beginning 12–15 April 2026 with Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2026 and Saudi Print & Pack 2026, serving the plastics, petrochemicals, printing, and packaging sectors. More than 500 exhibitors are expected to participate.
Saudi Arabia’s industrial momentum
Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector has underpinned the national economy for over four decades, evolving into a competitive and sustainable engine for growth. Building on this legacy, and supported by a young workforce, strategic location, and leading national champions, the National Industrial Strategy prioritizes 12 industries including petrochemicals, mining, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing. In this context, the Kingdom is targeting manufacturing GDP of SAR 895 billion by 2030, underpinned by SAR 1.3 trillion in additional industrial investments, a six-fold increase in high-tech exports, non-oil exports reaching SAR 557 billion by 2030, and the expansion to 36,000 factories by 2035, reflecting a broad upgrade toward advanced and automated production. This expanded REC–Messe Düsseldorf collaboration supports these objectives by providing best-inclass platforms in Riyadh for companies to launch products, form partnerships, and localize production within the Kingdom.
Even greener, more sustainable and innovative
MAGIC has been the first company in the world to conceive fully electric machines, revolutionizing the field of plastic and tracing a new technological greener and more sustainable road
Magic has presented the revolutionary fully electric accumulating machine with patented head and clamping.
Even the field of industrial machines have been revolutionized, the innovative ideas of Magic will give its clients enormous benefits in terms of profit and process.
Principal benefits:
• Reduction of consumption equal to -53%,
• Maximum precision of the movements. Consequent efficiency equal to 99% with a perfect repeatability of the working cycles, potential reduction of the working cycle and potential reduction of the weight of the articles to be produced,
• Reduction of the maintenance costs equal to -52%,
• Machine completely oil free,
• Very silent machine since it is free of hydraulic pumps.
Magic MP S.p.A. is an Italian company founded in 1959, specialized in the conception and construction of extrusion blow moulding machines (EBM) and injection, stretch e blow moulding machines (ISBM) of plastic materials.
Thanks to its constant orientation to innovation Magic has become an excellence of the Made in Italy and a worldwide reference point for all the operators of this field.
MAGIC has been the first company in the world to conceive fully electric machines, revolutionizing the field of plastic and tracing a new technological greener and more sustainable road.
The clients recognize in the MAGIC machines patented technological benefits, which turn into real process improvements and consequent profit increases. Investments and efforts to give to their actual and future clients a unique and solid contact point in the production of bottles: machines, moulds and packaging solutions. Everything is internally developped and produced and commercialized with the best value for money on the market.
These investments confirm the continuity of principles, values and skills that has been distinguishing Magic Group for more than 60 years.
With his words reported below the President of the Magic Group, Mr. Ferruccio Giacobbe, devotes the moon’s landing of his company on the planet of industrial machines and he does it always in an innovative and futuristic way.
“Innovation is and always will be the engine that fuel growth and development of Magic. Up to date no one in the world has ever built a completely electrified accumulator head of big size, Magic, which always looks ahead and, driven by this philosophy, has understood that even in the field of industrial machines the complete electrification will become a determining and indispensable factor. We did it in the past with the continuous extrusion technology for machine up to 60 Tons for the production, per example, in 6+6 cavities for 5 litres containers; we do it today also with the industrial machines for containers up to 280 litres. Soon we will do in fact a second Open Day to show the world the new transfer machine with all electric
technology of 80-100 Tons for containers up to 280 litres. This machine will have an incredible saving for our clients in terms of energy consumption equal to almost 180.000 Euro per year. We are led to think that electrification is all about the necessity of the energetic economy. But this is one of the aspects, even though very important. The electric motor means also more precision and repeatability in the execution of the movements, that impacts on the efficiency of the machine, in lighter articles and shortest working cycles and with less wastes. It will be easy for our clients to understand how advantageous and innovative is to produce with a machine which consume 50-60% less, that thanks to its stability allows shortest working cycles and allows to produce lighter articles and even more with reduced maintenance costs of 50%.”
We are sure that orientation to ’Green”, to be effectively implemented, must bring to our clients even advantages in terms of profit. In fact, in 25 years and 1800 electric machines sold as well as having “saved” almost 3 billions of Kg in CO2, our clients have saved more than 500 million euro in electric energy. To these many various millions must be added for the economy in maintenance costs.
We want our clients, with our patented technology, win the complex challenge of the market; we aspire to become their partner, grow with them and become their reference point in the field.”
Industrial Machine, model MEA T40 presented during the Open House
Open House
Industrial Machine, model MET T80 double station for containers up to 280 litres
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 now open for entries
Award winners to be unveiled at the 10th Anniversary of PRS Europe
Entries are now officially open for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026. The competition welcomes participants from the entire plastics recycling value chain in Europe to showcase their achievements in driving the circular use of plastics.
The seven award categories highlight both technical innovation and practical applications of recycled plastics across diverse sectors. Categories include:
• Plastics Recycling Ambassador
• Automotive, Electrical or Electronic Product
• Building & Construction Product
• Household & Leisure Product
• Plastic Packaging Product
• Product Technology Innovation
• Recycling Machinery Innovation
Brand owners, retailers, product designers, manufacturers, packaging and recycling machinery producers, raw material suppliers, and suppliers of recycled plastic products are invited to apply. The deadline for entries is Friday, 5 December 2025. Winners will be announced on the second day of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026, taking place at the RAI, Amsterdam, on 5 and 6 May 2026.
“These Awards provide a platform to celebrate the ingenuity of companies and individuals who are pushing boundaries and creating real impact,” said Ton Emans, President of Plastics Recyclers Europe. “Each entry is a sign of progress, showing how innovation and collaboration are helping Europe to move closer to a truly circular plastics economy.”
“The Plastics Recycling Awards are not only a celebration of success but also a catalyst for change,” commented Matt Barber, Global Events Director at Crain Communications.
“Reaching the 10th edition of PRS Europe underlines the growth and influence of this community. We invite organisations across the value chain to participate, demonstrate their leadership, and showcase solutions that will define the next decade of sustainable plastics use.”
The Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 winners were:
• Plastics Recycling Ambassador: Olivier Vilcot, Former General Manager, Syndicat national des Régénérateurs de matières Plastiques
• Automotive, Electrical & Electronic Product: Colored PP Recycled Material Interior Trim Parts for Ford Transit and Ford Truck Vehicles, Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.S.
• Building & Construction Product: Pretty Plastic ‘Second High’ panel by Pretty Plastic B.V.
• Household & Leisure Product: aquaplus re., by C. Josef Lamy GmbH × HolyPoly GmbH
• Product Technology Innovation: CleanStream® by Berry Global
• Recycling Machinery Innovation: GAINnext by TOMRA Recycling
The Plastics Recycling Awards Europe are jointly organised by Plastics Recyclers Europe and Crain Communications, the organisers of PRS Europe. Eligible entries must be designed, developed, or manufactured in Europe; products must contain at least 50% recycled content, and all submissions must contribute to sustainability and the circular economy. Detailed criteria and category guidelines are available on the official website.
For more information and online entry to the Plastics Recycling Awards 2026 visit: https://prseventeurope.com Plastic Recycling Show Event Calendar
• Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam, 5-6 May 2026 https://www.prseventeurope.com/
• Plastics Recycling Show Asia (China & South East Asia) in Shanghai, 3-5 November 2026 https://prseventasia.com/
PRESMA machines conquer the world
Leader in the sector of injection moulding machines for thermoplastics, PRESMA creates presses ranging from the simplest and most traditional, to the recent multi-station rotary versions
PRESMA SpA, in the sector of injection moulding machines for thermoplastics since 1937, produces over 100 models with closing forces from 60 to 6000 kN, mould holder plates with dimensions up to mm. 1860x1860, versions with modular closures with 1, 2 or 3 stations and rotary ones with 2 to 18 stations; opening moulds horizontally or vertically; punching or transfer screw injector assemblies, multicolour, for structural foam or bicomponent (sandwich structure). Since 2010 it has also offered horizontal and vertical injection machines, with and without columns, single and multiple moulds, for the production of solid and liquid rubber and silicone articles. The machines produced for the specific rubber sector are represented by special versions made to customer specifications.
The experience acquired in over eighty years of presence on the market and the available technical potential have allowed in these first years of presence in this sector to create presses ranging from the simplest and most traditional vertical machines without columns and horizontal versions with columns up to 400 tons to the most impressive vertical machines from 300 to 1600 tons with and without columns with translating tables and/or
equipped with multiple injector groups and recently multi-station rotary versions for rubber and silicones with horizontal and vertical mould opening and closing. For over twenty years, production has been 100% to order and concentrated on special systems created to customer specifications; for this reason, a large commitment is reserved for research and development which guarantees the company a constant “market share”.
The company is made up of around fifty employees and is organized internally so as to be independent in all phases of the design of all the components, of the realization of the order including the most important mechanical processes, the manuals, up to the testing of the plant; an online and on-site after-sales technical assistance service completes its range of services.
The company exports on average 75% of its production and operates at different times throughout almost the whole world; the main markets are however represented by Europe and neighbouring countries.
The most important achievements of the last decades are represented by:
• Solid silicone moulding machines with a clamping force of 1600 tons designed to overinject solid silicone insulation
coatings onto fiberglass bars up to 4 meters; specifically, insulators for high voltage pylons.
• Rotary machines with 8 working stations with vertical closure and equipped with two vertical punching screw injection groups specific for the production of industrial wheels in PU or TR for the tread and Nylon or PP for the hub.
• Range of hybrid and totally electric machines specific for the injection moulding of expanded thermoplastic resin caps as an alternative to cork for wine, sparkling wines and T-shaped caps for spirits.
• Rotary injection machines with 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16 and 20 stations for the moulding of ground PVC coming from the recovery of disused electrical cables. For the road construction sector, these rotary machines are used for the production of road cones and bases up to 40kg. to support the signage. Versions equipped with special injector groups are used for the production of road barriers and cable trays with recycled PP covers, the latter as an alternative to concrete. All these articles have large thicknesses, even more than 10 mm and require a long stay inside the mould for optimal cooling; they are therefore difficult to print with traditional single-station machines.
• Injection moulding machines for expanded, recycled and co-injected thermoplastics (structural foam – co-injection).
8-station rotary machine with vertical closure for moulding solid silicone articles.
• Automated moulding islands for the production of screwdrivers with handles in three/four thermoplastic materials; handles for brushes and various multicoloured grips.
Lawer: Weigh smarter to work better
With its automatic weighing systems, Lawer can optimize the production process by ensuring precision, repeatability, traceability and efficiency
Lawer, with its automatic weighing systems, can optimize the production process by ensuring precision, repeatability, traceability and efficiency, reducing the need for manpower and eliminating the “human error” factor.
Supersincro
With Supersincro it is possible to load products from silos (380 l), hoppers (up to 1,850 l) and big bags. The machine can also be equipped with a storage station with manually or automatically interchangeable silos (cap. 20 or 70 l).
The loading system can be by gravity or pneumatic, it is facilitated by tools such as loading pumps, bag transport trolleys and barcode scanners, which ensure the correct identification and handling of the products.
A double dosing screw (equipped with anti-clogging devices) allows the products to be weighed directly into bags of different sizes (from 9 to 36 l) automatically created by the machine. The bag is then automatically sealed and released onto a conveyor belt or into a box, ready for further processing.
Supersincro can communicate with
management software and provide useful data for quality control and production optimization, such as CPK for repeatability and OEE for production efficiency. Finally, Supersincro complies with Industry 4.0 regulations.
Supercolor ID-TAG
Supercolor ID-TAG is a fully automatic weighing system, which enables the safe and clean preparation of powdered recipes. The system consists of several independent storage silos loaded via a vacuum system. An efficient combined screw/vibration dispensing device allows powder to be dispensed quickly and accurately.
The system is protected by a completely closed box, guaranteeing ideal working conditions even in difficult environments. The system works by means of a dedicated Lawer software
Unica Twin
Unica Twin is a fully automatic weighing system for powder ingredients, it can have one or two scales, with an accuracy of 0.1 g; it is composed of 12-24 or 36 storage silos with a capacity of 100 l, which can be loaded manually or with a vacuum system
The silos are equipped with a dosing screw combined with anti-clogging devices to weigh the product precisely and accurately.
The machine can have one or two weighing trolleys; an efficient suction filter can ensure safety and a clean working area. The whole system is managed by a touch-screen computer, and it can also be connected to the customer management system, according to industry 4.0 regulations.
TD-MATIC
TD-MATIC is a laboratory machine, capable of automatically weigh small quantities of powders thanks to a microdosing screw inside the silo. It can be configured with a multi-level rack with 82 or 112 mini-silos, with a capacity of 2.7 l each, and 36 beakers (cap. 1600 cc) where to place the weighed recipe. The three-axis robotic arm is specifically designed for handling mini-silos, moving them from the parking lot to the weighing station (scale resolution 0.001 g) and for handling beakers. TD-MATIC is equipped with an efficient suction system that allows to keep the weighing area clean and avoid internal contamination.
Each mini-silo is identified by a barcode and an RFID tag, to avoid human error and to allow the traceability of the recipe. It generates sophisticated reports and allows integration with external systems (MES), thus falling within the concept of Industry 4.0
Lawer, an Italian company specialized in automatic industrial weighing systems since 1970, offers customized solutions for each customer, based on their specific needs and objectives.
Lawer also provides after-sales service and technical assistance, ensuring the reliability and durability of its products. Lawer systems are the ideal choice for companies that want to produce masterbatches with high standards of quality, efficiency and safety
A combination of winning elements
PLAS MEC reaffirms its world leadership in the production of mixing equipment and plants for plastic powders
As a 100% Italian enterprise established in 1967, PLAS MEC is specialized in the production of equipment and accessories for mixing various plastic materials such as PVC, PE, PP, ABS, as well as technical and special polymers like TPE, PA, PC,
It is the combination between the HighSpeed Mixer type “TRM” and the HighEfficiency Cooler type “HEC”, an optimal solution for technical mixing needs in the production of PVC or WPC dry blend production. The variants range from 200/800 to 2500/8500 litres.
Container Mixer ‘TRR’
An ideal alternative to conventional turbomixers, the Container Mixer type “TRR” is suitable for the production of masterbatch, pigments, technopolymers and powder coatings offering versatility and the ability to mix various recipes with a single machine. The high power version is suitable for intense mixing and significant temperature increase needs. Continuous improvements ensure a best performance and user-friendliness.
Accessories
Tailored to manufacturing specifications and customer needs, the accessories facilitate every aspect of the mixing process and improving production capabilities.
These accessories include:
• Loading systems to efficiently introduce raw materials into the mixing equipment,
• Transport systems to move materials within the production plant without problems,
• Weighing devices to ensure precise measurement of ingredients,
• Storage solutions to maintain the integrity of powders before and after mixing.
All equipment can be designed and manufactured to comply with ATEX directives, following customer needs.
Central to PLAS MEC’s commitment to customer satisfaction is the provision of full remote access to the mixing plant. This remote access feature empowers customers with real-time visibility and control over their mixing operations from anywhere in the world.
Through remote diagnostics, PLAS MEC’s technical experts can swiftly
identify and address any issues that may arise during production, providing timely resolutions and minimizing disruptions.
Key strenghts of PLAS MEC:
• Capability in customizing high-tech solutions to meet individual customer needs,
• Production of robust and durable machinery,
• Maintain a significant part of the production internal to the company, ensuring meticulous control of every detail of the machinery.
PLAS MEC will be present at the following fairs:
• PLAST EURASIA, Istanbul, from 3 to 6 December 2025
Hall 7 - Stand 720A9
• PLASTEX, Cairo, from 9 to 12 January 2026
Hall 1 - Stand 1K40
Filtec: Uniqueness and sustainability at the service of the plastic industry
Each Filtec system is designed following the different specific layout and production needs, guaranteeing high performance and constant reliability over time
From its location above the great river Po to the most important international locations, Filtec represents the Italian engineering excellence in the plastics processing segment. Founded over 30 years ago by Gianfranco Baracco in Badia Polesine (Rovigo), in the heart of Veneto, Filtec Srl specialized in the design and production of solutions for the filtration and granulation of plastic materials. In a headquarter of more than 5,000 m² and a highly qualified team, Filtec stands out for its ability to offer maximum customization of its machinery, adapting to the specific needs
of customers. A combination of innovation and manufacturing tradition which, under the guidance of CEO Giovanni Baracco, has made Filtec a point of reference in the sector, responding with uniqueness to the current different production needs and offering a proactive outlook to the future. The essence of Made in Italy
What makes Filtec unique is precisely the ability to combine Italian craftsmanship with advanced technologies, paying attention to details with a “tailored” approach. In fact, each system is designed following the different specific layout and production needs, guaranteeing high performance and constant reliability over time. The Underwater Pelletizer and Water Ring Pelletizer series are a demonstration of this, appreciated for their versatility which makes them ideal for treating a wide range of thermoplastic materials. A tailor-made approach, therefore, which Giovanni Baracco pursues transversally to transmit the added value of the Made in Italy as a synergy of tradition and innovation, placing the company as a trusted partner for customers all over the world.
Sustainability: A concrete commitment
At the center of Filtec’s corporate philosophy there is also a strong focus on sustainability: not just a value, but a concrete commitment. Its machinery and technologies allow to reduce waste and promote the recycling of plastic materials, actively contributing to a
circular economy model. Filtec is also a strategic partner of the European project “Are You R”, an initiative that aims to raise public awareness on the importance of reusing and recycling plastic materials.
Through this collaboration, the company does not limit itself to providing solutions: it directly promotes the training of a sustainable culture, actively participating in the construction of a better future.
International fairs: A stage for excellence
Innovation, uniqueness and sustainability are therefore the values that Filtec will also promote in the intense trade fair program that will characterize 2025, strengthening its presence on international markets.
Events that will offer Filtec the opportunity to showcase its cutting-edge solutions, strengthening dialogue with customers and partners around the world.
Towards a sustainable future
With the ability to anticipate the challenges of the sector according to a tailormade and sustainable approach, Filtec confirms itself as a key player in the global panorama of the plastics sector. With its technological solutions and its commitment to promoting a circular economy model, Filtec leads the plastics processing industry towards a more responsible and competitive future.
For more information on Filtec and its solutions, visit the official website filtecsrl. eu and follow the company on the main social networks.
An event for innovation and networking
The third edition of Plastics & Rubber consolidates its growth and unveils its content programme
On 11–12 March 2026, La Farga, Barcelona, will host the third edition of Plastics & Rubber, a professional event that has established itself as a key meeting point for the plastics and rubber industries in the Iberian Peninsula.
Since its launch, Plastics & Rubber has stood out as a dynamic, specialised and close-to-market exhibition, designed to address the challenges of a sector that is moving towards innovation, circularity and industrial efficiency. With a growing exhibition area and a first-class technical programme, the event once again positions itself as a strategic platform to discover trends, generate business opportunities and stay up to date with the issues shaping the future.
Exhibition area: a showcase for innovation and networking
The exhibition area has grown by 40% compared with the previous edition and will bring together more than 100 companies across 5,000 m². A comprehensive offering ranging from raw materials and additives to machinery, equipment, recycling solutions and specialised services.
Visitors will have the opportunity to discover innovations, explore new applications and establish strategic contacts in a professional environment centred on efficiency, competitiveness and business generation.
Scientific programme: insights into the future of the sector
The scientific programme will bring together leading experts and associations, such as AIMPLAS, ANAIP, AVEP, CEP, CLUSTER MAV, ENVALORA, IMPLICA and Plastics Europe. Over two days, they will share updated data, present success stories and open discussions on issues that will shape the present and future of the industry.
The agenda will address topics such as the sector’s evolution and competitive context, legislation and taxation impacting the industry, innovative and sustainable materials, advanced
processing and recycling, industrial packaging management and new DRS models, as well as corporate success cases, among others. A programme designed to deliver practical knowledge, anticipate regulatory changes and provide solutions directly applicable to professionals’ daily work.
TechFocus programme: trends, innovation and practical solutions
The TechFocus programme will feature technical-commercial presentations delivered by exhibiting companies, sharing key insights into the latest trends, innovative technologies and practical solutions for the industry.
Across the two days, sessions will include developments in additives, advanced compounds, flame retardants, functional fillers, high-performance polyamides, solutions for rubber and recycling technologies, among others. A space designed for technical professionals to gain first-hand access to innovations with immediate application and to connect directly with the experts behind them.
The Recycling Zone: circularity in the spotlight
The National Association of Plastic Recyclers (ANARPLA) will play a central role in The Recycling Zone with a series of round tables exploring major trends, challenges and opportunities around plastics and rubber recycling.
The programme will also feature the contribution of the Aragón Institute of Technology (ITA), which will address the life cycle of elastomers and how technological innovation translates into concrete industrial applications.
Other highlights will include developments in packaging recycling and food safety, certification and process control, sorting of complex plastics, mixing solutions for
recycled materials, and chemical and textile recycling, shaping a diverse and up-to-date programme.
The area will also feature a dedicated exhibition space where specialised suppliers will showcase technologies and services for the management, separation and valorisation of materials, making The Recycling Zone a key hub for professionals seeking to advance circular economy practices in the industry.
32th Technical Conference of the Rubber Consortium – cauchoTech
Within Plastics & Rubber 2026, the Rubber Consortium will organise the 32nd Technical Conference – cauchoTech, taking place on 12 March from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at La Farga, Barcelona.
The morning session will include presentations on innovative raw materials applied to rubber formulations and the use of Artificial Intelligence in the sector, together with shortlisted presentations for the 5th Innovation Award, which attendees will be able to vote for live.
Throughout the day there will be networking opportunities and visits to the exhibition area, where the Rubber Consortium will be present at stand 454. In the afternoon, a round table will focus on the Digital Product Passport, alongside a showroom showcasing projects and innovations of interest to the sector. The event will conclude with the presentation of the 5th Innovation Award. Free registration now open on the website
You can now register at www.PlasticsRubber.com and start planning your visit. Don’t miss the latest updates about the event.
For further information, please contact: plasticsandrubberspain@step-exhibitions. com.
Pipes are in the DNA
Present for almost 30 years in the field of automatic and semiautomatic coilers, FB Balzanelli is today synonymous with cutting-edge technology and high quality
Present for almost 30 years in the field of automatic and semiautomatic coilers, FB Balzanelli is synonymous with cutting-edge technology and high quality. FB Balzanelli can manufacture coiling machines for coiling large and small-diameter flexible pipes and create packing and palletizing systems to optimize coiling and storing processes for different types of pipes. The core of the company’s mission is constant technological research.
FB Balzanelli has always been at the forefront of proposals in the field of automatic coilers such as side-by-side reels, the fully pneumatic strapping unit, or the special towing device to reduce tube ovality.
FB Balzanelli has a large portfolio of automatic coilers, over 100 models. At present it can offer its customers automatic coiling machines with two
reels for PE smooth pipes for gas and water transportation up to OD 90 mm and single reel semi-automatic coilers for large sizes pipes with OD up to 140, 180 and 250 mm with different coil widths (over 2400 mm). The semiautomatic coiler can be equipped with a single or double automatic strapping unit and our pipe ovalization control to obtain perfect coils.
FB Balzanelli manufactures three series of automatic coilers: Smart, Premium, and Excellence. The various features provided by the three series allow clients to always make the best choice for their production needs.
• Smart Series - The first step in automation
Each pipe manufacturing process has its own characteristics: if a pipe is produced at standard speed and size changes are not too frequent, the Smart series is perfect! Simple machines that can meet standard production requirements but with the same coiling quality as other high-end machines.
• Premium Series - Quick settings with advanced features: great value for the quality
If extrusion lines are getting faster and end customers are asking for medium quantity orders and some different coil sizes, the Premium series is the right solution! It offers the right balance between performance, set-up time, and ease of use.
• Excellence Series - Highest performance combined with toplevel automation
High-speed extrusion lines, high-quality products, reduced labour costs, and frequent production changes for ondemand orders are some of the reasons why the Excellence series is the best solution.
Iraq’s fast sectoral growth confirmed by impressive figures
Agro Pack, Food & Plast Iraq 2025 in Erbil: Where exhibitors meet thousand’s of Iraq’s top buyers
Innovative products, technologies and solutions from over 300 exhibitors will once again make the 8th edition of Agro Pack & Food Iraq and the 6th edition of Plast Iraq a significant driving force within Iraq’s industries.
Organised by So Fuar and fairtrade Messe, Iraq’s largest industry event provides an invaluable platform for professionals to exchange on their business and discuss investments.
More than 10,000 professionals from across Iraq and beyond are expected to attend this key industry event. Mark your calendar for 24 to 27 November 2025 at the Erbil International Fairground.
Review 2024
Iraq‘s largest industry event Agro Pack, Food & Plast Iraq exceeded all expectations with the 2024 edition. The event was honoured by the visit of Prime Minister Barzani’s son and was opened by the KRG Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Agriculture, the Governor of Erbil, Ambassadors and Consuls General of Armenia, Austria, China, Egypt, the European Union, Germany, India, Italy,
the Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Sri Lanka, Türkiye and further dignitaries from around the globe.
The event attracted 10,362 attendees from across Iraq and a total of 47 countries, as well as 317 exhibitors from 18 countries. Showcasing a wide range of globally renowned suppliers in the agrofood, plastics & packaging
industries, the event made an important contribution to positioning Iraq as a modern economic hub.
Impressive figures confirm Iraq’s fast growth
The dynamic growth of Iraq’s agrofood and plastprintpack sectors is evident. Iraq’s imports of plastics technology were up with an annual growth rate of 15.7%, from €20m in 2017 to €48m in 2023.
Printing & paper technology imports have grown by 34% annually, from €5m in 2017 to €29m in 2023, and imports of packaging technology increased by 17.9% annually, from €47m in 2018 to €107m in 2023. (VDMA)
For more information, visit: www.ppp-iraq.com
Food & Plast
A leap forward for mechanical recycling
Folcieri new granulator EZ10 has been designed to support the highest production rates, reduce operating costs, and help lead the industry toward a more competitive and sustainable future
In the field of mechanical plastic recycling, the granulator is not merely an auxiliary machine—it is the beating heart of the entire production process. Its ability to perform precise cuts and maintain a consistent output directly affects the efficiency and profitability of the plant. High-quality cutting produces homogeneous flakes, free from stringers and excess dust, which ensures a smooth flow in subsequent washing stages, reduces energy consumption and friction, and extends the lifespan of components.
The granulator must also guarantee uninterrupted production, as every module in the line is calibrated for a specific throughput. If the granulator fails to sustain that flow, the entire system comes to a halt. In recent years, mechanical recycling has entered a new phase of evolution. Washing plants are now designed to handle extremely large volumes, driving demand for granulators that are bigger, more reliable, and capable of minimizing downtime for maintenance. It is within this context that the EZ10 was born—a granulator designed to replace up to three conventional machines, simplifying plant architecture and delivering high productivity across three continuous work shifts. Its strength and reliability allow it to process challenging materials such as HDPE bottles and thin plastic films, while still ensuring high output levels. Its dimensions are impressive: a rotor with a diameter of 1,930 mm, a pulley weighing 3,200 kg, and a total machine weight of 38 tons. Yet cutting power is
not EZ10’s only strength. It also retains all the hallmark features of Folcieri mills, including high cutting efficiency, wear resistance, maximum safety, and ease of maintenance.
EZ10 is built to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Special attention has been given to maintenance: the rotor can be rotated using an auxiliary motor to simplify blade replacement, the screen holder opens automatically, and the screen can be removed with the aid of a hoist. A water-cooling system applied to the rotor, housing, and bearing supports ensures thermal stability even under the most demanding conditions. In addition, an innovative energy-saving system recovers excess energy and feeds it back into the cycle, reducing waste and improving overall line efficiency.
EZ10 is not just a new granulator—it represents a leap forward for mechanical recycling. It is a machine designed to support the highest production rates, reduce operating costs, and help lead the industry toward a more competitive and sustainable future.
Algeria: One of the most dynamic markets in Africa
More than 300 exhibitors from 20+ countries expected at the 10th jubilee edition of plast & printpack alger 2026
The 10th edition of plast & printpack alger 2026, the must-attend event for professionals in the plastics, recycling, packaging and printing sectors, will take place from 30 March to 1 April 2026 at the Palais des
Expositions - SAFEX in Algiers. More than just a trade show, this event is a strategic platform for driving innovation, sustainability, recycling and the circular economy, priorities at the heart of Algeria’s industrial ambitions.
A world-renowned event
Organized jointly by fairtrade Messe and Messe Düsseldorf, plast & printpack
alger has established itself as the region’s leading platform with 5,403 trade visitors from all of Algeria’s industrial sites and 302 exhibitors from 22 countries.
Algeria, a high-potential market
Imports of plastic raw materials grew by 7.8% annually between 2007 and 2024, from 304 kt to 1,095 kt in 2024. This makes Algeria the third largest importer of plastics in primary forms in Africa and the Middle East, after the UAE and Egypt. (EUROMAP)
For several years now, Algeria has been investing heavily in the production of plastic raw materials to gradually reduce its dependence on imports. EUROMAP anticipates production of 31 kt in 2026, 211 kt in 2027 and 416 kt in 2028.
According to VDMA, Algerian investment in plastics and recycling technology rose from 91 million euros to 210 million euros between 2020 and 2023, With these massive investments, Algeria confirms its position as one of the most dynamic markets in Africa and the Middle East.
Strong institutional support
The event is supported by prestigious partners, including ACIMGA, Advantage Austria, AHK Alger, AMAPLAST, AVEP, CCIAF, CCI Mezghena, CREA, ITA Italian Trade Agency, German Ministry of Economic Affairs, Turkish Ministry of Trade and VDMA. These collaborations reinforce its strategic role in the development of plastics, recycling, printing, and packaging in Algeria. plast & printpack alger 2026 isn’t just a trade show, it’s a catalyst for change towards a competitive and sustainable Algerian industry.
Get ready to discover tomorrow’s solutions and play your part in building a greener, more prosperous industrial future.
For further information, please visit: www.plastalger.com
BD Plast, a complete range of filtering systems
BD Plast is a strategic partner of important manufacturers of extrusion plants in Europe, Canada, and the United States
Filtration systems are a crucial component of extrusion, re-manufacturing, and recycling lines of polymeric materials. The final-product quality and the process’s efficiency depend on them.
BD Plast supplies a complete range of products to extrusion plant manufacturers and plastics transformers all over the world composed by manual screen changers, static filters, hydraulic screen changers, extrusion components (adapters, elbows, pipes, static mixers, diverter valves, strand dies), continuous flow screen changers, continuous flow self-cleaning screen changers, and accessories (hydraulic power units, undercarriage supports, elastomers, hydraulic die changers).
Thanks to these screen changers’ versions, BD Plast’s technology can supply specific solutions capable of processing any kind of polymer while maximizing production and reducing at minimum material waste.
The strategy that has allowed BD Plast to grow and develop over the years, becoming from a small national company to a strategic partner of important manufacturers of extrusion plants in Europe, Canada, and the United States, is to engineer and produce all the machines and their components internally, to keep every aspect of the production process under control, thus offering the market unique and customized solutions, capable of responding to even the most demanding requests.
It was 1986 when a family business opened its doors in Bondeno, in the province of Ferrara, immediately engaged in the production and sale of screen changers for plastic extrusion lines, consolidating its position in Italy over time through downstream technology, with the awareness of being able to compete by the flexibility of its systems and the ability to customize products.
the supply of systems but also for strategic choices aimed at responding to various changes in the production context.
The Emilian company now employs fifty highly qualified employees, capable of contributing to the growth of the company through the design and construction of new lines of machines and products such as adapters, elbows, and pipes, consolidating important international partnerships over time and enhancing the service, intended as a real added value for maximum customer satisfaction BD Plast can provide complete platforms that are grouped with screen changers of any type integrated with volumetric or gear pumps, complex solutions in which the company can supply all the downstream, excluding the extrusion heads.
Many requests from the market also concern continuous flow screen changer, capable of perfect continuity of the melt flow, according to a high technology developed to minimize waste in the production cycle.
“Ours is a reality which does not work through upheavals, but follows a logic of continuous improvement and, in this sense, we are also working on traditional plants to make them economically better and safer. We have a complete line of reliable and high-quality screen changers, guaranteed by the internal mastery of the entire process, from machine design to assembly on the customer’s premises - said Dante Boicelli, CEO of BD Plast - We manufacture 1400 systems per year, and this commits us a lot also from the point of view of our Technical Office, which is focused on making products of different sizes and deeply customized.”
BD Plast has reached the third generation of management and still employs the founding entrepreneurial family. Clarissa Frazzoli, the wife of Dante Boicelli, has always led the
Magic Quadrant for the various areas, Cybersecurity among the priorities.
The son Dino Boicelli, after a degree and a master’s degree in business administration, attended Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan and oversees the company’s marketing management.
Through the most recent IT platforms and CAD-CAM integrated design systems, the engineers of the company exploit all the experience and professionalism gained in the sector to offer the market the best technologies, allowing BD Plast to act as an extrusion partner, looking at the entire extrusion process, to grasp its problems and needs, to experiment with new responses modeled on different systems and to react in realtime, guaranteeing speed at every level of intervention, from the economic offer to the sharing of the project, up to aftersales assistance.
Customer service, both in the purchase and after-sales phase, has always been one strength of BD Plast. This sensitivity has been developed thanks to constant and punctual attention that has been implemented over the years at all levels: technical assistance, availability of spare parts and components, speed of deliveries, and prompt intervention. All these ingredients make it possible to keep the equipment efficiency and to avoid production stops.
Sustainability leaders converge in Dubai for Plastics Recycling Show ME&A 2025
Winners of the first Plastics Recycling Awards Middle East & Africa announced
The outstanding success of the third edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa in Dubai has firmly established it as the region’s premier event for all those engaged in the circular and sustainable use of plastics.
The recent three-day exhibition and conference attracted over 100 exhibitors, over 50 speakers and more than 3,000 attendees representing every part of the region’s circular plastics supply chain. The winners of the inaugural Plastics Recycling Awards Middle East & Africa were also announced during the event.
“The remarkable success of the recent Plastics Recycling Show
Middle East & Africa at the DWTC in Dubai reflects the region’s growing commitment to sustainable innovation and circular economy solutions. The enthusiastic participation from industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators underscores the UAE’s pivotal role as a global hub for driving meaningful change in plastics recycling and environmental responsibility,” said Taher Patrawala, Managing Director, Media Fusion.
“Building on this momentum, we are excited to look ahead to the upcoming Plastics Recycling Show India in Mumbai from 13–15 November, which promises to further expand the dialogue on recycling technologies and sustainable practices across the region and globally.”
“PRS ME&A has firmly established itself as a key pillar in the global series of Plastics Recycling Show events,” added Matt Barber, Director of Global Trade Shows at Crain Communications. “Each year, its influence continues to grow—bringing together international expertise, regional leadership, and cutting-edge technology. It’s inspiring to see PRS ME&A strengthen the global dialogue on advancing plastics recycling and sustainable industry practices.”
The first two Plastics Recycling Awards Middle East & Africa were presented at the show: Plastics Recycling Ambassador of the
Entrepreneur and circular economy expert at Rebound, Maryam Al Mansoori was honoured for advancing plastics recycling.
She developed a trusted trading system for recycled materials, boosting efficiency, economic opportunities, and environmental impact. Yassamin Homayouni accepted the award on her behalf.
Sustainable Plastic Packaging Company of the Year
ALPLA was recognised for leadership in sustainable packaging. Investing €50 million annually in recycling, it produced over 350,000 tonnes of rPET and rHDPE in 2023–24, with plans to double capacity by 2030. Its packaging is fully recyclable and will contain at least 25% postconsumer recycled content by 2025.
The PRS ME&A exhibition showcased the latest innovations in machinery, sorting and washing systems, raw materials, additives, and a wide range of services from across the plastics recycling value chain. The new Circular Plastics Hub highlighted the latest products manufactured with recycled plastics, detailing recycled content and applications.
The three-day conference focused on the latest market trends, regulatory developments, and technological innovations shaping the recycling and packaging sector. Policymakers, recyclers, brand owners, and technology providers contributed to discussions on creating sustainable change. Sessions covered key topics such as regulatory frameworks and policy collaboration, efficient collection and sorting systems, investment opportunities in mechanical and chemical recycling, and advancements in sustainable packaging.
“PRS is a very good space for exhibiting your products made from recycling. A lot of like-minded people come here, connect and share opportunities and ideas,’ said Yash Sharma, Director of Ganesha Ecosphere. “You meet the right people and the right companies that are interested in recycling.”
Punit Gopalka, CEO of Packem Umasree Ltd said: “This is the perfect location for exhibiting our product in this region.”
“I came in to look at some AI solutions and I have got two or three that I can look at,” said Prof. Dr. Sivapalan Kathiravale, Research & Development Head at Tadweer Group.
“This is the second year I have taken part in PRS. I think it’s a great platform for the private sector to get to know each other, to get to know more recycling suppliers,” said Valentina Reverón, Head of Packaging R&D MEA at Henkel Consumer Brands.
“Year on year, we see the evolution where
the market is going on recycled materials. This is a great forum for everyone to come together.”
“As this country is focusing very heavily on recycling as a key circular solution, this show is very important. I am pleased to see it has grown year upon year. There are some very important companies here now,” said Dr. Mike Cheetham, Chief Global Sustainability Director at Hotpack Global.
Seneca Cottom, Head of Sustainability at Alshaya Group commented: ‘The Plastics Recycling Show ME&A has helped me really see what the landscape is in the region so that I can go back and I can do better. I can utilise those resources.”
The Plastics Recycling Show Middle East and Africa returns to Dubai from 28-30 September 2026.
About PRS ME&A
Organised by Media Fusion and Crain Communications, the Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa is the only exhibition and conference in the region dedicated to plastics recycling, providing a platform for industry professionals to share knowledge, build partnerships, and accelerate circular economy progress.
Plastic Recycling Show event calendar
Plastics Recycling Show India in Mumbai 13-15 November 2025
https://www.prseventindia.com/ PRS Middle East & Africa Conference KSA, Riyadh Marriott, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (20) 21 January 2026
Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam, 5-6 May 2026
https://www.prseventeurope.com/ Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa in Dubai 28-30 September 2026 https://prseventmea.com/ Plastics Recycling Show Asia (China & South East Asia) in Shanghai, 3-5 November 2026 https://prseventasia.com/
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