Ancillary equipment

Moretto in Motion 2026 has officially launched, bringing the Moretto’s most advanced technologies for the processing of plastics directly to customers’ facilities. The tour itinerary includes a series of stops across Italy, before moving to key European and international markets, including...

Improving efficiency, precision, traceability and quality of plastics processing. These are the goals addressed by the solutions presented by Moretto at Mecspe 2026 (Bologna Fiere, 4-6 March): automation systems capable of turning processors' requirements into competitive advantages...

At JEC World 2026 (Paris, March 10 to 12), Cannon introduces the all-new Nexus system, comprised of a composite mould, thermoregulation system and the associated controls. This revolutionary method for regulating mould temperatures allows for a 25% increase in...

At Mecspe 2026 (Bologna, Italy 4-6 March), Sirius Electric will present its complete portfolio of advanced solutions for welding and bespoke systems for automation targeted at the plastics industry. The company offers machines and systems capable of meeting both...

At JEC World 2026, the leading global exhibition for composite materials, held March 10 to 12 in Paris, Cannon Group will present a portfolio of integrated manufacturing technologies developed through its long-term investment in research and development. These solutions are...

Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Bensenville, Illinois, Lake Cable is a leading US-based manufacturer of high-performance wire and cable. With a workforce of 650-plus employees, Lake Cable serves a wide range of markets including industrial automation, data centres, electric vehicles, smart infrastructure, and marine, oil, and gas...

One of the innovations displayed by Wickert Maschinenbau at K 2025 is the fully automated spraying system developed for rubber and plastics processing in hydraulic presses. This innovation eliminates the error-prone manual application of release and flow agents, which until now has carried...

The Italian manufacturer of automatic coiler systems for the pipe industry, FB Balzanelli, showcases at K 2025 its automatic Premium 0852C dual-coil model designed for winding corrugated PVC, PP and single-wall pipes. With compact sizes specifically designed for installation in...

At K 2025, the MacPlas editorial team met Stefano Andreolli, Sales & Marketing Manager at Cannon, who showcased its mixing heads for polyurethane processing. Among the centrepieces of the company’s trade-fair showcase, they focus on reliability, service life and production versatility...

At K 2025, the Piovan Group will be present with its brands Piovan, Conair, Doteco, Pelletron, FDM, Food&Powders, UnaDyn and Thermal Care and will organise its exhibition in areas dedicated to the sectors of technical components, automotive, medical and pharmaceutical, rigid and...

In recent years, the industrial packaging industry has undergone a profound transformation. Production systems have become faster and more precise, but at the same time increasingly complex. In parallel, finding and retaining qualified technical operators has become a...

At K, Frigel, a global supplier of cooling and temperature control solutions, presents two technologies destined to mark a turning point in plastics processing: Dynamico, an AI-assisted dynamic mould thermoregulation system, and HVM, a sustainable and high-efficiency modular refrigeration system...

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Cemas Elettra – a company based in Carmagnola (Turin) specialising in the design and manufacture of machines and equipment for plastic welding – will showcase a thoroughly renewed technology portfolio, the result of targeted investments in research and development, digitalisation, and training...

At JEC World 2025, Paris, Cannon Legos, a company of the Cannon Group, showcases an innovative, fully automatic system for the in-line vacuum degassing of resins for the production of large composite components using vacuum infusion, RTM and pultrusion. The new system...

The "Stronger Together" symposium took place at IPM’s headquarters in Lugo (Ravenna, Italy) on 19 February, bringing together 130 customers from across Italy and various international markets. The event attracted those in search of quality, technology, innovation, and customisation-key elements that...

Cannon strengthens its position in the composites industry with the latest additions to its machinery portfolio, following the acquisition of Polytec EMC Engineering. Cannon’s enhanced portfolio now caters to both high-volume and low-to-medium volume composite manufacturers. By integrating...

The Swiss global leader in feeding and pneumatic conveying technology solutions Coperion K-Tron announced the expansion of its state-of-the-art test centre at its headquarters in Niederlenz, Switzerland. This strategic move is designed to enhance the company's capabilities, particularly for...

The phase-out of high GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants has led to a shift towards alternative gases that meet both environmental and new safety standards. As environmental concerns and regulatory pressures increase, the industry faces significant challenges in selecting the most suitable...

The Italian subsidiary of the German Plasmatreat, Plasmatreat Italia, will be exhibiting at Mecspe 2025 (Bologna, 5-7 March) various solutions for surface treatment with environmentally friendly atmospheric pressure plasma. A particular highlight will be the Plasma Treatment Unit (PTU), a state-of-the-art system...

The Multi Vacuum Station by Plastic Systems is a cutting-edge solution designed for vacuum loading of materials, capable of handling multiple materials simultaneously. The station ensures a continuous supply to production lines, minimising downtime and maximising efficiency...