SIKORA, a manufacturer of innovative measurement, control, and sorting technologies, has placed 14th in the overall ranking of the fastest-growing mid-sized companies in 2026. The study* was conducted by the management consulting firm Munich Strategy Group for Handelsblatt and once again confirms SIKORA as one of Germany’s Growth Champions.

SIKORA, manufacturer of innovative measurement, control, and sorting technologies, will present its entire range of systems for quality control and cost optimization in cable production at wire China 2026 in Shanghai, China, from September 21 to 24, 2026. Visitors will experience new products and practical live demonstrations.

Increasing demands on the signal and transmission quality of data cables require precise insights into manufacturing quality and sources of interference. In cable production, consistent product quality is a sign of the manufacturer‘s excellence. Low process variation is a key condition for consistent quality within the required tolerances. With the LINE PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZER (LPO) SIKORA presents a new software program that detects quality fluctuations at an early stage during production. It was first unveiled to the public at wire Düsseldorf tradeshow in April this year.

SIKORA, manufacturer of innovative measurement, control, and sorting technologies, will present its entire range of systems for quality control and cost optimization in cable production at wire 2026 in Düsseldorf from April 13 to 17. Visitors will experience new products and practical live demonstrations.

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.

MAAG Group, a manufacturer of processing systems for the plastics industry, will present new solutions for polymer processing at this year’s Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, Germany. From October 12 to 16, 2026, the company will showcase exhibits aimed at higher process reliability, energy savings, and flexibility in Hall A6, Booth 6202.

Dr. Christian Frank, General Manager at SIKORA GmbH, will hand over operational responsibility as CEO to Alaaddin Aydin, also General Manager, effective July 1, 2026. With this step, SIKORA is ushering in the next phase of the company’s development while ensuring continuity and a timely, orderly succession.

The MAAG Group will attend Plast Milan in Milan, Italy from June 9 to 12, 2026 and will present modern solutions for polymer processing, and manufacturing as well as pipe and hose production in Hall 13, Booth L09 M10.

The MAAG Group will be participating in Plastindia in New Delhi, India, from February 5 to 10, 2026, presenting innovative product solutions for the polymer, pipe, and hose industries in Hall 06, Booth H6-B2A. For the first time since the acquisition of SIKORA in June 2025, the MAAG Group and SIKORA, manufacturers of measurement, control, inspection, and sorting technology, will be appearing at a joint booth. “Our presence at the trade fair reinforces our strategic planning: We offer polymer processing and quality control systems for our customers,” explains Uwe Kellner, VP Sales EMEIA MAAG Group. Whether pumps, filters, pelletizing systems, pulverizing mills, recycling systems, or measurement and control systems for the manufacture of pipes and hoses or the inspection and sorting of plastic granulate – our systems create decisive added value for our customers.”

The K 2025 trade fair in Düsseldorf was a success for SIKORA, a manufacturer of innovative measurement, control, and sorting technologies. The company recorded a significant increase in visitor numbers compared to the 2022 edition. While most visitors came from Germany, there was also strong international interest, with guests from countries including India, Japan, and Turkey, showing great enthusiasm for the technologies on display.