Outlook 2026: Asia-Pacific region to emerge as leading hub for rubber products

Asia-Pacific region remains the leading hub in the global rubber market. The region is poised for robust growth with its dynamic industrial landscape, burgeoning automotive sector, and increasing infrastructure projects.

New material solutions improve impact resistance and protection

Fibre-reinforced thermoplastics are well established for their exceptional balance of mechanical properties. However, certain applications are subjected to conditions that require performance beyond what standard grades can offer.

Paper packaging keeps bananas fresher during transport

A banana box packaging solution designed by Mondi is light, strong, and sustainable.

Quintus supplies world’s largest high pressure processing system to Chinese HPP juice producer

WakeFresh, the largest manufacturer of HPP ready to drink beverages in China chooses Quintus press to accommodate growing demand

Five trends reshaping the snacking sector

As the snack aisle continues its shift from guilty pleasure to purposeful choice, manufacturers will face even greater expectations in 2026.

PARKSON sets a new benchmark in precision

Building the foundation for exceptional machining with microsecond-level repeatability

Grind line tray sealing technology for high-volume ground meat production

Harpak-ULMA launches high-speed grind-line tray-sealing application powered by Mondini Sinfonia®

interpack 2026: Theegarten-Pactec to showcase flow-wrapped packaging

For the first time at a joint stand with its partner MAKREV (Hall 1, Stand B51), Theegarten-Pactec will be presenting its customized packaging machines for every type of product and requirement.

Finally shifting to sustainable personal care packaging?

The steps in transitioning to sustainable packaging solutions

The convergence of efficacy and sensoriality: A conversation with Naima Chentoufi, Head of LVMH Asia Innovation Center Lab

Transforming visible efficacy into tangible pleasure

Bioiberica and Lactalis to launch industry-first functional milk beverage with native type II collagen

Puleva Vita Calcio Colágeno is a pioneering product that brings the scientifically validated benefits of Collavant® n2 together with other essential nutrients

Plastindia 2026: ExxonMobil driving innovation through partnership

ExxonMobil Signature Polymers will be featured at PlastIndia for the first time, marking its debut appearance

Novel hyperdispersant technology for pigments

Evonik Coating Additives unveils TEGO® Dispers 695, a novel hyperdispersant technology for superior pigment wetting and dispersion

MAAG Group and SIKORA with joint booth at Plastindia 2026

MAAG Group, together with SIKORA at Plastindia, will present innovative product solutions for the polymer, pipe, and hose industries.

Barcelona Wine Week boosts the global reach of Spanish wine

Barcelona Wine Week (BWW) will be held from February 2 to 4 at Fira de Barcelona’s Montjuïc venue, bringing together more than 1,300 wineries including major brands and small producers.

German machine tool industry focuses on diversification and technological leadership

Industry calls for economic policy reforms – with speed and clear priorities

Siemens brings the industrial metaverse to life with Digital Twin Composer

Siemens unveils breakthrough industrial metaverse technology, delivering true industrial intelligence, by bringing together physical AI with the power of the most comprehensive digital twin

Ho Chi Minh City is next stop for the ASEAN Personal Care Technology Summit in May 2026

The 2026 ASEAN Personal Care Technology Summit is scheduled to take place from May 19-20, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Yale appoints material handling solutions distributor in the Philippines

New partnership between Yale Lift Truck Technologies and LifTrak Material Handling supports customers who are expanding in fast-growing sectors to adopt advanced internal combustion and electric equipment and fleet management technologies

Sara Ghione joins Omya Performance Polymer Distribution as President for Rubber Polymers and Additives

Based in Oftringen, Switzerland, and reporting to CEO Carsten Harms, Sara has over 20 years’ experience in the chemical distribution industry, most recently as Business Director for Polymers and Rubber EMEA for Brenntag.