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Switzerland and Rivella – these two belong together like the Alps and fresh mountain air. Generations of people hereabouts have grown up with the iconic fizzy drink that boasts an impressive brand awareness rating of 95 per cent.
Global trade conditions are changing rapidly. From seasonal crop risks to new tariffs and supply chain constraints, the reliability of traditional waxes such as carnauba is decreasing. This volatility comes at a cost for coatings and inks manufacturers.
Haitian International reported first-half 2025 revenue of RMB 9.02 billion, up 12.5% year on year, with sales volume rising 8.8% to 29,438 injection molding machines. Overseas revenue increased 34.7% to RMB 3.82 billion.
thyssenkrupp Uhde’s subsidiary Uhde Inventa-Fischer has signed a Letter of Intent with Köksan for the delivery of two PET production plants in Türkiye and Iraq, utilizing the Melt-To-Resin process to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
A new warehouse for long-span goods is being established at Vecoplan’s main site, creating space for heavy machinery.
The high-tech TriPlast sorting plant in Ennshafen has been making a significant contribution to the Austrian circular economy since it went into operation a year ago - and is exceeding expectations.
The new Resursutvinning Stockholm MSW sorting plant, designed and built by Stadler for Sweden’s largest water and waste utility, is a highly automated, high-throughput facility that supports Stockholm’s environmental strategy, enabling the efficient recovery of recyclable materials and organic waste while reducing CO2 emissions.
At the K trade fair in Düsseldorf from October 15 to 19, Promix Solutions will be presenting solutions for mixing, foaming and cooling for the plastics industry in Hall 9, Stand E18. The focus is on raw material savings with the Microcell Technology and real-time monitoring and process control with the Visco-P inline viscometer.
At the beginning of July, Wittmann Battenfeld Deutschland opened its expanded and redesigned application technology center at its Nuremberg site with a customer event.
The Arburg Technology Center (ATC) in Rednitzhembach has been extensively renovated, modernised and significantly enlarged since the autumn of 2022. During the transition period, the Arburg team supported customers on site with great commitment and flexibility.
With the commissioning of a new mixing station on the economically significant Sainte-Sigolène plateau, hubergroup Print Solutions is sending a strong signal for growth, customer proximity, and responsiveness.
Lindner continues expanding its global market presence with the foundation of Lindner LATAM.
Cold Jet, the global leader in dry ice blasting and dry ice production technology, continues to solidify its position as the industry leader in dry ice technology with the announcement of its latest expansion project.
Mold-Masters is pleased to announce the opening of a new full-service customer support center in Phoenix, AZ. This strategic expansion strengthens Mold-Masters’ aftermarket capabilities across the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico.
Southeast Asian countries, collectively known as the ASEAN, have shown the ability to adapt prosper amid economic uncertainty.
Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging and pooling solutions, has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Germany to support the growing needs of retail partners across Central Europe.
With a festive ceremony and around 140 guests from the Swiss plastics industry, ENGEL has opened a new Tech Centre at its site in Frauenfeld. The inauguration also marks the 50th anniversary of ENGEL’s business operations in Switzerland.
Nestled beneath the ridges of the Ore mountains in Germany are two plants manufacturing thousands of multi-material components for OEMs daily. With an additional site recently opened in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, Hugo Stiehl Kunststofftechnik GmbH (HSK) invested in 10 injection moulding machines from the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag IntElect series.
In a market environment that faces economic uncertainty, the EREMA Group maintains its position as a leading provider of plastics recycling solutions. The Group's installed systems and components enabled the recycling of around 26 million tonnes of plastic waste worldwide during the financial year 2024/25.
Borealis has decided to invest over EUR 100 million in a new production line for innovative recyclable foam-based polypropylene at its Burghausen site in Germany.
Brenntag consequently invests into the sustainable transformation of its operations with the clear goal of reaching net zero Greenhouse Gas emission by 2045.
Borealis invests over EUR 100 million in new High Melt Strength polypropylene (HMS PP) line at its Burghausen, Germany, facility. The start-up is planned for the second half of 2026
Syensqo, a leader in specialty polymers, announces a capital investment to expand Ryton PPS compounding capability at the Augusta manufacturing site in Georgia, US.
The globally operating ENGEL Group has closed the 2024/25 financial year with a turnover of approximately EUR 1.5 billion. Despite a continued decline in market conditions, the injection moulding machine manufacturer held its ground against European competitors.
Perstorp and BRB inaugurated a new innovation hub in Shanghai, China. This advanced laboratory opened on April 17th and will support growth in the region by increasing technical support for customers with a specific focus on the Asian market.
B.I.G. Yarns, a leading designer and manufacturer of polyamide, polypropylene), and polyester carpet yarns for commercial, automotive, residential, and technical applications, is proud to announce a significant investment of €25 million in its French yarn production site.
On April 19, FCS held an Open Day event at its new factory in Qianwan, Ningbo, under the theme "Innovation Without Borders, Win-Win Collaboration." FCS joined industry partners, technical experts, and global customers in initiating a wave of innovative sustainable development.
BASF announced the start-up of the world’s first commercial loopamid plant. The production facility at the Caojing site in Shanghai, China, has an annual capacity of 500 metric tons and marks an important step in the supply of sustainable products for the textile industry.
Husky Technologies, a global leader in injection molding technology and solutions, is reinforcing its commitment to India with expanded facilities, technology innovations, and service enhancements designed to support the country’s emergence as a global sustainability leader.
Husky Technologies is reinforcing its commitment to the Latin America market with a comprehensive tradeshow presence throughout the region, exhibiting at both Plastimagen taking place in Mexico City and Plástico Brasil taking place in São Paulo, Brazil.
Xycle, a pioneering startup committed to advancing a circular economy for plastic through chemical recycling technology, announces it has successfully secured financing to fund the construction of its first commercial-scale plant. The funds secured are a combination of equity investment from a consortium of investors; Dow, ING, Invest-NL (partly covered by InvestEU) and Vopak, and senior debt from Polestar Capital.
ENGEL is strengthening its market presence in the Americas with the grand opening of a new production facility in Querétaro, Mexico.
In a challenging market environment, BASF Group’s EBITDA before special items (income from operations before depreciation, amortization and special items) increased in the full year 2024 to €7.9 billion.
Husky Technologies, a global leader in injection molding technology and solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Balaji Suresh to Chief Operations Officer (COO).
The Vecoplan Group can look back on a successful financial year 2024, despite the difficult economic situation. The company, which specialises in machines and plants for the processing of waste materials, was able to hold its own.
JEC is delighted to unveil Investor Day, a signature event created in partnership with Catalysium and Sesamers within JEC World 2025, taking place on March 5, 2025, at Paris Nord Villepinte.