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Moretto's 2025 sustainability report outlines the company's approach to environmental, social and governance responsibility. Prepared in line with GRI standards, it covers energy efficiency, process circularity, workforce development and supply chain transparency.
Bharat Sharma will assume responsibility for Arburg's Asia-Pacific sales region as Regional Manager APAC from 1 October 2026. His remit includes strengthening the company's market position and its relations with customers and partners.
Grafe Polska is marking its 20th anniversary. During this period, the company expanded its team, relocated three times and significantly increased the share of the automotive sector in its customer portfolio.
Since September, Targi Kielce has communicated its activities under the Expo Kielce brand. The rebranding is intended to support its international operations, while the company’s legal name, registration details, contracts and obligations remain unchanged.
Arburg marked the 25th anniversary of its Thai subsidiary during an arburgXcellence Day for customers and partners. The event also included the retirement farewell for Managing Director Khun Ratree Boonsay.
SI Group has appointed Marcello Boldrini as Chief Executive Officer, effective 19 October 2026. He will succeed David Bradley, who has led the specialty chemicals company since 2019.
Markus Urich has joined Watttron as head of sales. He will oversee the company's global sales strategy and international expansion of its digital heating systems for packaging applications.
SI Group has marked 75 years of manufacturing at its Rotterdam Junction facility in New York. The site produces alkylphenols and phenolic resins for applications including tyres, adhesives, fuels and lubricants.
The 30th Fakuma has opened in Friedrichshafen, bringing together 1,547 exhibitors across 12 halls. During the opening, Arburg received the first Paul-Eberhard-Schall Medal.
Sikora placed 14th in a ranking of Germany's fastest-growing mid-sized companies. The measurement, control and sorting technology manufacturer is expanding its Bremen site by nearly 7,000 square metres.
Frank Bamberg has joined Sanner Group as Chief Operating Officer. He will oversee the development of the company’s international production network and manufacturing readiness for pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices.
Krones scored 91 out of 100 points in the 2026 EcoVadis sustainability assessment, placing it among the top one percent of more than 150,000 assessed companies worldwide.
The Krones Group is consolidating the market presence of its process technology portfolio under the Krones Processing brand. The companies, teams and areas of expertise within the existing organisation will remain unchanged.
Dirk Sadowski will take over as CEO of Mocom Compounds on 1 September 2026, succeeding Jens Kaatze. Sadowski has served on the compound producer's management team since 2020, most recently as CFO.
Borouge International has appointed Roland Janssen as chief commercial officer, effective 1 October 2026. He will lead the company's global commercial organisation and oversee customer relationships across its key markets.
Louis Krall has joined the management board of Krall Kunststoff-Recycling, sharing responsibility for the family business with founder Markus Krall. He will oversee sales, procurement and customer development.
Sanner Group has appointed Jean-Edouard Rabier as Chief Business Development Officer, effective September 1, 2026. The new executive role is intended to support the company’s global growth strategy after recent acquisitions and capacity investments.
Arburg’s 2026 apprenticeship cohort includes 32 apprentices and 12 DHBW students. The new entrants began their training in Lossburg with an induction week and will use the company’s 2,000-square-metre Vocational Training Center.
The European Plastics Converters Association has appointed Erich Cuaz as director general, effective 1 September 2026. He will lead the Brussels office and also head Polymer Comply Europe.
Ren Xinting will become Managing Director of KraussMaffei Extrusion on September 1, 2026, while continuing as Managing Director of KraussMaffei China. He will succeed Ralf Benack, who will step down at his own request.
Evosys Laser has founded Attosys Laser GmbH in Erlangen to expand its portfolio of laser-based manufacturing processes. The subsidiary focuses on glass processing, material joining and precision machining for demanding applications.
Siemens will consolidate its automation business units into a single Automation organization on October 1, 2026. Rainer Brehm has been appointed President of the new unit and will report to Cedrik Neike, CEO Digital Industries.
Qemetica has started selling agricultural products in the Australian market through Qemetica Agricultural Solutions Australia. The group describes Australia as a strategic point for expansion in the Asia-Pacific region.
Reifenhäuser North America has added six specialists in sales, service and customer care. The company is strengthening local support for extrusion and injection molding customers in the United States and Canada.
Nineteen young engineers from ten countries completed Sidel’s three-week Nextgen Innovation Lab programme. Participants worked on challenges in packaging, sustainability, automation and artificial intelligence.
KHS received the EcoVadis platinum rating for the second consecutive year. The company improved its score to 89 out of 100 points and maintained its position among the top 1% of highest-rated companies worldwide.
Clariant and the Technical University of Munich marked the 10th anniversary of the TUM Catalysis Research Center and the Dr. Karl Wamsler Innovation Award. During the ceremony, Professors Tao Zhang and Frances H. Arnold were honoured, and the partnership was extended for another three years.
Südpack Medica has officially opened its expanded plant in Coulmer, France. The investment increases production capacity for primary pharmaceutical packaging and sterile barrier systems for medical devices and diagnostics.
Milar Sp. z o. o., part of the Biesterfeld Group, is expanding its distribution mandate for DuPont's Molykote specialty lubricants portfolio in Poland. From 1 August 2026, distribution of the brand on the Polish market will be consolidated under Milar.
Meusburger reports a broad range of ejectors for injection molds and die-casting molds, along with digital tools supporting their selection and configuration. The company highlights the availability of standard components from stock and the option of quickly preparing ready-to-install variants.
During open days at Arburg Technology Centers in Radevormwald and Rednitzhembach, around 180 customers learned about the electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines. The programme included live demonstrations, technical presentations and topics related to digitalisation.
Dongguan Baier Plastic Co., Limited is increasing its production capacity for high-temperature engineering plastics by acquiring three ZSK Mc18 twin-screw extruders from Coperion. The lines are intended to process materials including PA, PEEK, PEI, PAI, PPS, PPO, PPA, LCP and PA46.
Albis is expanding its partnership with Covestro to the Brazilian market. The agreement covers the distribution of polycarbonates, polycarbonate blends and thermoplastic polyurethanes, with local market support to be provided by Tecnomatiz, an Albis Group company.
Zahoransky USA is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The company, which developed from a sales representation into an independent subsidiary with service and spare parts operations, is summarizing the growth of its presence in the USA and Canada.
Syensqo will support the MV-75 Cheyenne program for the U.S. Army by supplying composites, adhesives and specialty polymers for key structural and rotorcraft components. The materials are intended to meet requirements for lightweighting, durability and thermal resistance.
Source One Plastics is gradually restoring operations at its sorting and recycling plant in Eicklingen after a fire at the end of January 2026. The rebuilt facility is expected to operate more efficiently, with higher quality and lower emissions.