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Milliken & Company’s product innovations and strategic partnerships will take center stage at the K 2025 Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 8-15, as the diversified global manufacturer showcases its latest advancements. At this year’s show, Milliken will feature new product innovations, highlight industry collaborations, and reveal the next advancement in enhancing polymers and shaping the future of the plastics industry.

Redefining clean, energy-efficient injection molding for the medical industry, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag presents its latest 420t PAC-E machine at K 2025 (Hall 15 Booth D22).

Fusing cleanliness and speed, this year’s medical exhibit showcases a 48-cavity ‘Med-Cup’ production cell featuring super-fast automated extraction. Collaborating with Zubler Handling AG and Otto-Hofstetter AG, this display represents the future of mass-production medical excellence, reports Andreas Montag, Director Business Development Medical.

pecialty chemicals company LANXESS is reducing the carbon footprint of benzoic acid, benzaldehyde, benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate, all of which are manufactured at its Botlek site (Netherlands). These products, marketed under the Kalaguard SB, Kalama, Purox B and Purox S brands, are now produced entirely with low-emission electricity

Developed with the specific demands of microsurgeries and delicate procedures in mind, GAMMEX PI Hybrid Micro surgical gloves exemplify Ansell’s commitment to protecting healthcare professionals with cutting-edge glove technologies. Micro gloves are essential for tactile sensitivity and comfort but are often perceived as less durable due to their thinner material compared to standard surgical gloves. Recognizing this concern, Ansell engineered a non-latex micro surgical glove using an innovative HYBRID™ material that delivers high tactility alongside exceptional strength and durability, so surgeons can confidently perform intricate tasks with precision and comfort.

Oxipital AI announced the launch of V-CORTX, a powerful all-in-one AI vision platform designed to transform how manufacturers and machine builders deploy and scale machine vision in their operations. Debuting at PACK EXPO 2025, V-CORTX combines three critical capabilities into a single solution: a robust AI vision model manager, an intuitive no-code application builder, and a dynamic real-time analytics dashboard for inspection and vision-guided robotics.

Borealis, Infinium and Fullstride Ventures introduce a new sustainable material for the apparel industry: a high-performance foam made using captured carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. One of the first applications of this innovative material is in Fullstride’s carboncup™ bra cup, marking a major step toward circularity in intimate apparel.

The final piece of core equipment has now been installed at the tire recycling facility under construction in Uddevalla, Sweden. Swedish environmental technology company Enviro has confirmed that all five pyrolysis reactors—central to the plant’s main recycling process—have been delivered and assembled on schedule.
The main process at the plant includes the pyrolysis reactors and a system known as the “main skid,” which circulates gas through the reactors and condenses it to extract oil. This stage is where key materials—carbon black, oil, and steel—are recovered from end-of-life tires. These are then refined and stored in the post-process phase.

The Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM) has announced the dates and locations for its highly anticipated 2026 in-person training courses, designed to advance knowledge, technical expertise, and professional growth across the rubber industry.