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Strojírenský zkušební ústav, s. p. invites you to a free seminar on the new machinery...
17.9.2026 | The new European Machinery Regulation brings significant changes for manufacturers, affecting products, technical documentation and conformity... -
Injection moulding machines in two places at once! MAPRO invites you to MSV in Brno and MAPRO OPEN...
16.9.2026 | October brings two opportunities to meet the MAPRO team in person. From 6 to 9 October 2026, the company will exhibit at the International...
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Join Anton Paar and the Polymer Institute SAV for a rheology workshop
15.9.2026 | Join us for a professional workshop organized by Anton Paar in cooperation with the Polymer Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. -
Invitation to Better Future Con 2026
14.9.2026 | Better Future Con 2026 Industrial Conference Will Explore the Future of Manufacturing Digitalization. On 24 September 2026, the Better Future Con...
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Polymer prices - unexpected monomer price drop makes price increases impossible
11.9.2026 | Plastic converters did not expect a decrease in monomer prices. Even converters who had been active and interested during the first two days of last... -
Europe’s Competitiveness at the Centre of Discussion
10.9.2026 | Europe’s competitiveness is no longer determined solely on the factory floor. Today, it depends on countries’ ability to connect industry, new...
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HIGHLUB and LUBRICANT cordially invite you to MSV 2026 in Brno
8.9.2026 | Come and discover comprehensive, environmentally friendly lubricant and technology solutions for modern industry. Meet us at MSV in Brno from 6 to 9... -
Polymer prices - polymer manufacturers are preparing to raise prices in September, but demand...
4.9.2026 | Most converters have already returned from vacation, but they haven't started buying yet; instead, they're waiting to see what the prices will be...
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Ministry of Environment launches another call for industrial modernisation
3.9.2026 | Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Environment of the Slovak Republic Tomáš Taraba announced the launch of a €150 million call for... -
New car registrations: +5.7% in H1 2026; battery-electric 20.7% market share
1.9.2026 | New EU car registrations rose by 5.7% year-to-date, with a strong performance in June contributing to a positive first half of 2026. This came...
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Polymer prices - demand remains weak despite expectations of a September price increase
28.8.2026 | Demand was weaker than expected during the last holiday week, despite both buyers and sellers expecting price increases in September. However,... -
Don’t miss the REACH Conference 2026
25.8.2026 | The REACH Conference 2026 is a prestigious international event that has served for more than ten years as a key platform for dialogue and knowledge...
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technology-support at WORLD OF MACHINING 2026: An exhibition event for the world of metalworking
21.8.2026 | From 8–10 September 2026, we will once again have the opportunity to meet, this time at the 3rd edition of WORLD OF MACHINING in Kroměříž. We... -
Polymer prices – the market expects demand to strengthen in the second half of August
20.8.2026 | Demand in Central Europe was still summer-like, but stronger than usual for early August. This is particularly true for LDPE and certain grades of...
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MAPRO cordially invites you to Haitian Open House Serbia 2026
18.8.2026 | MAPRO, the exclusive distributor of Haitian and Zhafir injection moulding machines in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Poland, invites you to an Open... -
SK-FOTOS offers available capacity for plastic injection moulding
13.8.2026 | SK-FOTOS, s.r.o., based in Žilina, offers available production capacity in the field of plastic injection moulding. The company focuses on plastics...
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Polymer prices – prolonged delays in monomer price announcements, uncertain market demand
12.8.2026 | The past week was characterized by anticipation; although the contract propylene price was published on the last day of July and the styrene monomer... -
Anton Paar: Measure smarter with less solvent
11.8.2026 | Introducing the new Small Flow Dispersion Unit for the Litesizer DIF and Litesizer DIA systems, which expands measurement capabilities while...
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The New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 Is Approaching. It Is Time to Prepare for Changes in...
6.8.2026 | Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery will become fully applicable on 20 January 2027, replacing the current Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. For... -
New EU packaging rules will apply from August 2026
4.8.2026 | The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will generally apply from 12 August 2026. The new rules will affect packaging...
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Polymer prices – rising feedstock prices, increasing demand, narrowing availability
31.7.2026 | The past week was characterized by further rising feedstock prices and noticeably stronger polyolefin demand. The lower end of the price range has... -
INOFEST 2026 is coming to Nitra. Seven years of questions Slovakia needs to hear.
30.7.2026 | When, seven years ago, a small group of enthusiasts from companies and universities organised the first INOFEST Festival of Innovation, few people...
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VACULA s.r.o. expands its commitments to quality and sustainability
28.7.2026 | VACULA s.r.o. has long built its operations on the high quality of its services, a responsible approach to customers, and the continuous improvement... -
Polymer prices - steep feedstock price increase without demand panic
23.7.2026 | The past week was characterized by rising feedstock prices and noticeably stronger polyolefin demand. Although there are signs of increasing demand...
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EU sets rules for calculating recycled plastic content in PET bottles
21.7.2026 | The European Commission has adopted new rules for calculating, verifying and reporting recycled plastic content in single-use plastic beverage... -
Volkswagen Slovakia to suspend vehicle production for three weeks
20.7.2026 | Volkswagen Slovakia will suspend vehicle production in Bratislava for three weeks from Monday, 20 July 2026. The planned shutdown will serve as a...
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Polymer prices - demand for polyolefins is strengthening, while demand for polystyrene, PET, and...
17.7.2026 | Significant triple-digit price declines continued last week for polyolefins, polystyrene, PVC, and PET. The price decline primarily affected grades... -
4GRAIN: Nonstop availability for injection mold tread repairs
16.7.2026 | A damaged mold tread, scratch, torn edge or ejector problem can quickly cause downtime, delivery delays and unnecessary costs in production. That is...
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Plastics Europe calls for support for low-carbon plastics in the EU
14.7.2026 | Plastics Europe calls for market-pull measures for low-carbon products and products from sustainable carbon sources under the Industrial Accelerator... -
Polymer prices - significant three-digit percentage drop in monomer and polymer prices in July
13.7.2026 | In the first week of July, there was a significant triple-digit decline in contract monomer prices: the price of ethylene monomer fell by 200 euros,...
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KREAROB – robotic system by CMS S.p.A. for large-format 3D printing
9.7.2026 | CMS Advanced Materials Technology is expanding its range of additive manufacturing technologies with KREAROB, a robotic system for large-format... -
BGS closes fiscal year 2025 with a slight increase and expects stable growth in 2026
7.7.2026 | BGS closed fiscal year 2025 with a slight increase compared to the previous year. This was achieved by the radiation sterilization division, where...
