Stadler has opened a new office in Japan, expanding its presence in a market that is increasingly focused on material recovery and recycling. The move reflects growing demand for sorting technologies as operators seek to recover more recyclable materials from waste streams, particularly plastics and municipal waste.

Dieffenbacher presents recycling and energy solutions at IFAT 2026, focusing on fiberboard recycling, waste wood processing, Waste2Product and sustainable energy generation.

Capacity and operational profileRG Group has been active since 2019 and generated a turnover of around EUR 20 million in 2025. The company employs approximately 50 people. Its facilities currently process more than 20,000 tonnes per year of LDPE film, with the potential to increase capacity to over 35,000 tonnes annually. The acquisition strengthens GreenDot's position in the recycling of commercial and industrial polyethylene films.

The company will provide information on the effects of the drive on torque, throughput and process stability. In addition, WEIMA will exhibit the C.200 hydraulic press for dewatering and compacting packaging materials, metal chips, grinding sludge and sewage sludge.

Holland Recycling processes decommissioned electronic devices in accordance with recognised environmental standards. The company has held certification under the WEEELABEX Organisation since 2015 and operates its facilities in line with the requirements for the treatment of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

In its 60-year history, the trade fair has rarely been as closely linked to global economic developments as it is today. Supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions have intensified the discussion on raw material availability. In this context, the circular economy is regarded as an important instrument for reducing dependency on primary raw materials. At the same time, it maintains the competitiveness of European industry.

European composites production decreased by around three percent in 2025. Total production volume declined to approximately 2,281 kilotonnes, compared with 2,351 kilotonnes in 2024. Although the market therefore continued to contract, the decline slowed compared with earlier forecasts.