The Maag Group will attend Chinaplas in Shanghai from April 21 to 24, 2026 and will present modern solutions for polymer processing and manufacturing as well as pipe and hose production in Hall 2.1, Booth J61. This will be the first time that both companies have presented together in China since the acquisition of Sikora in June 2025. Sikora is a leading provider of innovative measurement, control, inspection, and sorting technologies.
“Our joint trade fair appearance clearly shows where we are heading strategically. We offer our customers integrated systems for polymer processing and comprehensive quality control,“ emphasizes Ueli Thürig, President of the Maag Group. ”Whether pumps, filters, pelletizing systems, powder mills, recycling solutions, or measuring and control systems for pipe and hose production, as well as technologies for inspecting and sorting plastic granulate—our products create clear added value.”
New generation M²‑USG
With the revised M²‑USG series, Maag is introducing a strand pelletizing system that enables higher process stability, increased throughput, and improved pellet quality thanks to design optimizations and additional sensor technology. The pelletizer is designed for maximum plant availability (> 99 % OEE) and stable production processes. Reduced downtime and lower scrap rates lower operating costs and increase profitability. At the heart of the system is the new cutting head, which facilitates operation and maintenance and reduces potential operating errors.
High-performance melt filters for recycling processes
Maag offers continuous melt filters such as the ERF 350 for plastics recycling. It processes throughputs of up to 3,800 kg/h and can handle contamination levels of up to 16%. The melt flows from the outside to the inside through a rotating drum with numerous holes. Contaminants such as paper, wood, rubber, or metal stick to the outside of the drum and are continuously scraped off. A total of four ERF models cover throughput ranges from 150 to 10,000 kg/h. In addition, four ECO models are available for PET applications with lower levels of contamination, such as from production waste.
Baoli‑3 strand pelletizer
The Baoli‑3 is a dry-cut strand pelletizer for compounding and recycling. The machine uses key components such as cutting tools and strand feeders that are manufactured in Germany. Three model sizes enable throughputs between 20 and 3,450 kg/h, depending on the material and application. Key advantages include high pellet quality, long service life, low noise level, ease of use, and flexible installation options for different production environments.
‘Purity Concept V’ for inspection and analysis of pellets, flakes, and test plates
At Chinaplas, Sikora will present, among other things, the Purity Concept V, an offline system for random sampling and analysis of granules, flakes, and test plates. The system uses an optical camera to detect contaminants such as black or colored specks and discolorations from 50 µm. The analysis takes less than a minute—including a test certificate and HSV color chart of the detected color deviations. The system thus makes a significant contribution to product quality and safety.
With their joint trade fair presentation at Chinaplas 2026, the Maag Group and Sikora are demonstrating their combined expertise along the entire value chain of plastics processing. “Our aim is not only to provide customers with first-class machines and systems, but also to support them as a long-term partner with in-depth process expertise,” summarizes Ueli Thürig.
