A strategic acquisition is set to strengthen the global injection moulding market as Arburg expands into large-tonnage and thin-wall packaging machines through the purchase of Dutch manufacturer Stork IMM. The deal broadens Arburg's product portfolio while giving Stork access to an international sales and service network.

With two all-electric production cells Negri Bossi will demonstrate how injection moulding, automation and process control can be combined for food and medical applications. The Fakuma exhibits focus on liquid silicone processing, cleanroom suitability and integrated manufacturing concepts.

Live production proved to be a key attraction for Dr Boy at Kuteno 2026. With the Boy XS E manufacturing sporks and the Boy 35 Electric producing reusable cable ties, the company demonstrated compact, precise and energy-efficient injection moulding for small-part applications.

An electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machine will make its Taiwan debut at Taipeiplas 2026, producing the award-winning “Donut-ella” USB cable winder in an automated application. Arburg will also demonstrate how its Gestica lite control system, ALS manufacturing execution system and arburgXworld portal support efficient, digitally connected injection moulding.

At Plast 2026 in Milan, Uniloy will present the all-electric UCS 14.ED continuous extrusion shuttle blow moulding machine. The compact double-station system combines energy-efficient drive technology, industry 4.0 connectivity, integrated machine vision and quality-control solutions for HDPE container production.

A cooperation combines Billion’s established customer support in France with Engel’s international manufacturing, sales and service capabilities. An Engel injection moulding solution is also due to be installed at Billion’s Tech Centre for customer demonstrations.

Oerlikon HRS Flow will highlight its cross-industry expertise in hot-runner injection moulding at Fakuma 2026. This includes developments related to the needle-less Stargate HRS system, new applications for the Xp nozzle series in thick-walled containers, and the use of Glow HRS to minimize post-processing steps for automotive visible parts.

Polish injection moulding specialist Rabugino is now part of KB Components. With the acquisition, the group adds 31 modern injection moulding machines, expands its European manufacturing base and strengthens its position in automotive plastics as well as in filtration technology and consumer goods.

Environmental management and production capacity are advancing together at Clarity Plastics. The injection moulding specialist has secured ISO 14001 certification for its Birmingham and Telford sites while investing in larger mouldings, assembly and testing capabilities.

Visitors to the Meusburger stand at Fakuma 2026 can explore the company's latest standard components, engineering software and cleanroom solutions before taking a behind-the-scenes tour of its manufacturing site in Wolfurt.