{"id":7532,"date":"2026-03-27T14:14:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agi.pt\/2026\/03\/27\/agi-and-guztec-polymers-at-equiplast-2026-innovation-sustainability-and-technology-serving-industry\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T18:38:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T18:38:36","slug":"agi-and-guztec-polymers-at-equiplast-2026-innovation-sustainability-and-technology-serving-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agi.pt\/en\/2026\/03\/27\/agi-and-guztec-polymers-at-equiplast-2026-innovation-sustainability-and-technology-serving-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"AGI and GUZTEC POLYMERS at Equiplast 2026: innovation, sustainability and technology serving industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The plastics industry is preparing for one of its most important events of the year, eagerly anticipated: <strong>Equiplast 2026<\/strong>, which will take place at <strong>Fira Barcelona Gran Via<\/strong> from <strong>2 to 5 June 2026<\/strong>. In this context, <strong>AGI \u2013 Augusto Guimar\u00e3es &amp; Irm\u00e3o<\/strong> and <strong>Guztec Polymers<\/strong> will participate jointly as <em>premium partners<\/em>, strengthening their position as leading technical partners within the <strong>Hromatka Group<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>In this framework, their presence at <strong>stand 3C52<\/strong> will take shape through an integrated proposal combining advanced materials and technology for plastics processing, designed to address the key challenges currently facing the sector: improving efficiency, driving sustainability, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guztec Polymers\u2019 innovative approach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7513 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/imagem-1-1024x615.png\" alt=\"Equiplast 2026\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/imagem-1-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/imagem-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/imagem-1-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/imagem-1.png 1273w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>During the exhibition, <strong>Guztec Polymers<\/strong> will showcase its broad portfolio of <strong>technical and engineering polymers<\/strong>, developed for key sectors such as automotive, energy, electronics, packaging, construction, cosmetics and consumer goods.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main focuses will be the<strong> replacement of metal with engineering plastics<\/strong>, a key trend aligned with industrial decarbonisation goals. In addition, the following will be highlighted: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New developments in <strong>sustainable materials<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recycled and <strong>bio-based grades<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>PFAS<\/strong><strong>-free<\/strong> alternatives, adapted to European regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All of this is supported by a highly specialised technical approach, with guidance provided from material selection through to process validation, delivering real value to OEMs and processors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Industrial-focused technology: AGI\u2019s commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7519 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/y8a2449-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/y8a2449-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/y8a2449-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/y8a2449-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/y8a2449.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For its part, AGI will present at Equiplast 2026 its latest innovations in industrial equipment and solutions for plastics processing, with a strong focus on efficiency, precision and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>Key highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>FANUC ROBOSHOT<\/strong>, a global benchmark in 100% electric injection moulding, known for its precision, repeatability and energy efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Automation solutions from <strong>WEMO Automation<\/strong>, designed to optimise production processes<\/li>\n<li>Recycling equipment from <strong>Rapid Granulator<\/strong>, essential for circular economy strategies<\/li>\n<li>Thermal control and monitoring systems from <strong>SISE<\/strong> <\/li>\n<li>Additive manufacturing solutions from <strong>Raise3D<\/strong> and <strong>MiniFactory<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This technological combination enables AGI to deliver complete solutions, from processing through to industrial process optimisation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>A shared commitment to the future of the sector<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7518 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/y8a3780-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/y8a3780-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/y8a3780-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/y8a3780-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agi.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/y8a3780.jpg 1210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Participation in Equiplast 2026 reinforces the commitment of <strong>AGI<\/strong> and <strong>Guztec Polymers<\/strong> \u2013 strategic partners of the <strong>Hromatka Group<\/strong> \u2013 to the development of a more efficient, sustainable and technologically advanced industry.<\/p>\n<p>With over 60 years of experience, both companies continue to drive the sector forward in Spain and Southern Europe, aligned with European initiatives such as the Green Deal, REPowerEU and new material regulations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>See you at Equiplast 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To discover first-hand the latest solutions in materials and technology for plastics processing, visitors are invited from <strong>2 to 5 June 2026<\/strong> at <strong>Fira Barcelona Gran Via<\/strong>, <strong>stand 3C52<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u270d\ufe0f Secure your place now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/equiplast.com\/acreditacion\" class=\"btn\">Register here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please accept the invitation from Tiago Guimar\u00e3es (CEO of AGI) and Jaime Garc\u00eda (CEO of Guztec Polymers). See you there! \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Equiplast 2026: teaser AGI &amp; Guztec\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gEe5WnXxWig?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>See you in Barcelona!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The plastics industry is preparing for one of its most important events of the year, eagerly anticipated: Equiplast 2026, which will take place at Fira Barcelona Gran Via from 2 to 5 June 2026. In this context, AGI \u2013 Augusto Guimar\u00e3es &amp; Irm\u00e3o and Guztec Polymers will participate jointly as premium partners, strengthening their position [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":7531,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[],"area":[50],"class_list":["post-7532","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-agishow","area-equipments"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/agi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7532","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/agi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/agi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7532"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/agi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7532\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/agi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7532"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7532"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7532"},{"taxonomy":"area","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agi.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/area?post=7532"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}