Three Major Events Shaping the Future of Plastics Processing K, FIP and Fakuma remain Europe’s leading trade fairs for the plastics industry. Held on complementary schedules—K in Düsseldorf every three years, FIP in Lyon and Fakuma every two years in Friedrichshafen—they provide an excellent overview of the technologies shaping the future ...

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A new European framework set to transform packaging The European PPWR regulation (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) marks a major shift in European packaging policy. Published in the Official Journal of the European Union in January 2025, it entered into force on 11 February 2025 and will be progressively applied from 12 August 2026. Its […]

Innovation Continues to Transform Plastics Processing Several major technological trends are shaping the plastics industry in 2026: These innovations are progressively reshaping mould design, transforming processors’ expectations and influencing the future of the packaging industry. Metallurgy Continues Its Transformation The metallurgy sector ...

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Against a backdrop of the energy transition, new European regulations, rapid technological innovation and ongoing geopolitical tensions, the first half of 2026 confirms that European manufacturing is entering a period of profound transformation. Through the MATISSART Observatory, we regularly share our insights into the major developments shaping our ...

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Against a backdrop of the energy transition, new European regulations, rapid technological innovation and ongoing geopolitical tensions, the first half of 2026 confirms that European manufacturing is entering a period of profound transformation. For companies operating in metallurgy, plastics processing and extrusion blow mould manufacturing, these ...

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The rapid evolution of plastics and composite materials is significantly transforming industrial technical requirements. The increasing integration of recycled materials, regulatory constraints and environmental performance objectives require continuous adaptation of manufacturing processes and tooling technologies. The mould at the core of industrial ...

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In a context of highly volatile energy costs, plastics manufacturers are seeking solutions capable of simultaneously improving productivity, process quality and energy efficiency. In extrusion blow moulding, cooling performance is now a critical industrial parameter. An optimised cooling system enables: To address these challenges, Matissart has developed ...

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We are pleased to invite you to meet us at FIP 2026, the leading trade fair for plastics and composites. As the industry evolves (recycled materials, energy efficiency, higher productivity), manufacturers are facing increasing challenges. At Matissart, we support our clients with tooling solutions designed to: This event will be a great opportunity ...

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The main trends observed in recent years include: In the extrusion blow molding sector, international competition is intensifying. Manufacturers are investing heavily in high-performance equipment, high-speed production lines, and automated solutions. However, beyond the machinery itself, industrial performance ultimately relies on a key element: the ...

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Major trade fairs in early 2026 – Global Industrie, Sustain, Hannover Messe – converge on a shared conclusion: Industry and Extrusion Blow Moulding must produce more efficiently, but also more responsibly. These evolutions introduce new technical challenges: Tooling must adapt accordingly. Thermal Engineering: A Key Driver of Transition At Matissart, ...

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