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Smart solutions in Automation and Recycling Technologies Take Center Stage at Interplast 2026

March, 18, 2026 - At Interplast 2026, to take place in Joinville, Brazil from August 25 to 28, exhibitors will present equipment, systems, and innovations developed to make production lines smarter, more connected, and more sustainable. The solutions to be presented reflect the technological evolution of the sector, focusing on automation, data analysis, precise process control, and new approaches to recycling and reusing materials, topics that are gaining increasing relevance in the sector's industrial landscape.

Eurostec will display a portfolio of plastic injection molding solutions, as the sole authorized representative of BOLE in the country, offering access to technology developed by one of the world's largest manufacturers of injection molding machines. The BOLE/Eurostec injection molding machine line consists of equipments designed to increase production performance, reduce operating costs, and ensure greater control of industrial processes, Eurostec claims. Visitors to the fair will find solutions designed for faster production cycles, greater dimensional repeatability, and lower energy and raw material consumption,.

Haitian will launch innovations in plastic injection molding machines that expand the use of intelligent algorithms and enable greater autonomy and competitiveness for customers, the manufacturer says. The new generations of machines are capable of analyzing process variables in real time and automatically adjust operating parameters. According to Haitian, the algorithm acts as a decision-making system, capable of interpreting data while also predicting variations, and optimizing production cycles. Haitian claims that the model contributes to reducing waste, improving the use of raw materials, and increasing energy efficiency.

Plasonic will highlight its role as a solutions provider for the plastics processing industry, with a portfolio that includes injection molding machines, blow molding machines, and peripherals. With modern control systems and intuitive interfaces, equipments allow for precise parameter adjustments, ensuring greater stability and quality in the production of plastic parts, the company claims. The portfolio of injection molding and blow molding machines serves a wide variety of applications, from highly complex technical parts to high-volume products for consumer goods, packaging, the automotive sector, white goods, electronics, and other industrial segments.

Smart Solutions for Automation

Plastic Systems will bring to Interplast its smart solutions for handling, controlling, and managing plastic materials in the industry, encompassing a comprehensive portfolio focused on the transport, storage, drying, dehumidification, and dosing of granular and powdered materials. The company says that its solutions are developed to guarantee stable processes, reduce losses, minimize human errors, and ensure traceability of materials from gate reception to machine feed. According to Plastic Systems, these features are especially relevant in markets that operate with high quality standards and rigorous regulatory requirements, such as the automotive, medical, and electronic sectors.

Albag will present a specialized portfolio for automating the handling of PVC compounds. The systems are designed to meet the needs of manufacturers of pipes and fittings, linings, profiles, vinyl flooring, and other applications that use powdered PVC compounds. They are developed to integrate all stages of the production process, from the reception of raw materials, dosing and precise weighing of the compound formulation in the mixer, to feeding the extrusion machines. Albag claims that its automation solutions eliminate operational bottlenecks, reduces human error, and ensure repeatability of compounding, resulting in a cleaner, more organized, and productive operation.

BY Engenharia will highlight its portfolio for extrusion, post-extrusion, granulation, and quality control processes. Visitors will be able to learn more about the equipments and technologies represented by the company in Brazil, supplied by relevant global manufacturers. Among the portfolio highlights are the corrugated pipe winders, bagging machines, and pullers from SICA. According to the company, these solutions allow for greater efficiency in the final stages of corrugated pipe production.

Specializing in industrial automation, metal separation, and inspection solutions, Dasp Pack will exhibit its portfolio of technologies for the plastics and recycling industry. The new equipment models come equipped with artificial intelligence software which enhances system performance and offer advanced monitoring and data collection capabilities, the company claims. Dasp Pack is the exclusive distributor of the German company Sesotec in Brazil, offering equipment for the separation of ferrous and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel, as well as advanced classification systems for recycling industries. These technologies allow for the classification of bottles or flakes by material type, color, and composition, ensuring greater purity of inputs and efficiency in separation flows.

Recycling Equipment

Wortex will launch an advanced extrusion solution for plastic recycling, designed to meet the growing demands for technological efficiency, quality of recycled material, and integration with Industry 4.0 concepts, the company claims. The system was developed to process plastic waste and transform it into high-quality granulated material, ready to be reintroduced into the production chain. The new extrusion system for plastic recycling combines mechanical innovation, process intelligence, and digital automation in an integrated architecture capable of handling different types of materials and levels of complexity.

Primotécnica will highlight its portfolio of recycling equipment and its line of Polyamide compounds. PRIMID shredder mills and Polyamide 6 and 6.6 compounds are widely used by sectors such as automotive, electronics, and furniture. PRIMID Polyamide compounds are essential for applications that require dimensional stability, thermal resistance, and excellent mechanical behavior, allowing for quality and reliability in the final products. The company says that its shredder mills provide versatility and robustness. They are used in different industrial processes which include tire and copper recycling.

Mecanofar will display a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for the plastics industry, bringing together low and high-speed granulating mills as well as equipment for the recovery of scraps and grinding of bulky parts. The granulating mills are designed to meet the needs of plastic recycling processes, reuse of industrial scrap and burrs, grinding plants, and integration with injection, extrusion, blow molding, and thermoforming lines. The equipment operates in harsh industrial environments, offering high performance, robust construction, and consistent quality of the ground material, the company claims.