Evosys expands global presence in Poland and Turkey
Since the beginning of the year, Evosys Laser - with its representatives TRUmachines in Poland and Tamsa Makina in Turkey - has strengthened its global presence.
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Borealis Finland launches collaborative research and development programme SPIRIT
"Sustainable Plastics Industry Transformation" (SPIRIT) endeavour receives EUR 20 million in funding from public sector operator Business Finland
Find the right packaging solution easily with the Gerresheimer g guide
Find the best packaging solution in no time at all: The g guide, Gerresheimer’s brand-new digital product selector, is now available on the Gerresheimer website.
New at K 2022: the Start-Up Zone
Newcomers showcase innovative developments and ideas for the plastics and rubber industries.
arburgXvision 11: Making your supply chain work for you
On 17 February 2022, Arburg continued its successful interactive digital format “arburgXvision” with a new highlight.
Digitalization offers us new ways to differentiate ourselves that never existed before
Nadine Despineux, Vice President Digital and Service Solutions at KraussMaffei, in interview with Plast Echo, talked about the opportunities and solutions available to make use of the advantages of Industry 4.0.
New Managing Director of Multivac Russia
As of January 1st, 2022 Mr Alexey Ratushniy has taken over the function of the Managing Director of Multivac Russia.
BW Packaging Systems aligns Hema fillers with Synerlink
Two Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems companies based in France, Hema (in Quimper) and Synerlink (in Puiseux-Pontoise), have aligned to bring complementary rigid packaging solutions to the global food and beverage markets.
Selena Group on track towards sustainable development
Selena Group establishes a new sustainability department. It will be tasked with designing solutions for buildings that meet the strictest environmental requirements, such as LEED and BREEAM certification.
ENGEL North America prepares for the future
ENGEL aligns for a thriving market by creating a new management board.
Gerresheimer expands production in Wertheim
Gerresheimer is expanding its capacities for glass vials at the Wertheim site and at two further sites in China and the USA.
Changes in the ENGEL Group board
ENGEL Group board reshuffle on 1 February 2022. Dr. Gerhard Dimmler, previously Vice President Research and Development, is being appointed to the board as CTO.
EuroPack Summit 2022 this March in Montreux, Switzerland
EuroPack Summit 2022 travels this March to Montreux, Switzerland!
Molecor obtains the OCS certification from AENOR
Molecor obtains the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) certificate of conformity, a recognition that shows the company's commitment to sustainability and circular economy.
JEC World 2022 postponed
After thorough consultation with the exhibitors and partners of the event, JEC Group has decided to postpone the 2022 edition of JEC World. The world’s leading composites event will now take place from May 3rd to 5th, 2022.
Reifenhäuser Group also among top 50 in "Germany's best employers" in 2022
Reifenhäuser Group also among top 50 in "Germany's best employers" in 2022
Connectors at their limits - into the future with green intelligence
Gerd Liebig, CEO of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, outlined how high-quality connector production can be designed cost-effectively and sustainably in the future in a talk held during the LAPP trade press event.
Biesterfeld and JRS conclude distribution agreement in Germany
With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is to be the exclusive distributor of bio-based and biodegradable cellulose raw materials from specialist manufacturer JRS for the personal care segment in Germany.
Uta Holzenkamp new president of BASF’s Coatings division
Uta Holzenkamp is the new president of BASF’s Coatings division with around 11,000 employees at more than 70 sites effective January 1, 2022.
Faerch acquires leading dairy packaging company PACCOR
Faerch to acquire PACCOR Packaging from private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg. The acquisition is yet another important step in the execution of Faerch’s long-term growth plan and in accelerating the industry’s transition towards circular packaging solutions.
Change of brand strategy for the Wittmann Group
The Wittmann Group has decided to change its previous brand strategy, transforming it from a two-brand strategy into a one-brand strategy.
Moretto among the 100 Italian Excellences 2021
Referenced by the Observatory of Italian Excellence for the merits recognized contributing to the social-economic development of our country, Moretto received the recognition "EXCELLENCE STORIES | 100 ITALIAN EXCELLENCES".
Change with the executive board of the ENGEL Group
Dr. Christoph Steger, hitherto Chief Sales Officer, is leaving the ENGEL Group at his own request.
Michel Carreiro appointed new Managing Director of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Brazil
45-year-old heads up the development of the subsidiary and will help address high energy costs in Brazil by introducing the market to the wider benefits of all-electric injection moulding technology .
Ampacet doubles color production capacity in Luxembourg
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, announces the doubling of its production capacity with the addition of new color production lines in Dudelange, Luxembourg.
Waldemar Birkle is the new Managing Director of Engel Russia
Waldemar Birkle took over as the Managing Director of OOO Engel in Moscow in November. He succeeds Olaf Kassek, who is retiring on this date.
Thomas Herrmann receives Entrepreneur Of The Year award
A prestigious title: the auditing and consulting company Ernst & Young (EY) awarded Thomas Herrmann, Chairman of the Management Board of Herrmann Ultraschall GmbH & Co. KG, the prize as “Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021”.
New: ARBURGadditive GmbH + Co KG
ARBURG GmbH + Co KG has founded a new subsidiary: ARBURGadditive GmbH + Co KG. Also based in Lossburg, it will house all of the company's activities related to additive manufacturing. The Managing Director will be Dr Victor Roman, who is set to join the company on 1 December 2021.
Plastics Europe unveils the next step in its journey of transformation
Plastics Europe, the pan-European association of plastics manufacturers, today unveils a new visual identity and website with sustainability at its core. This reflects the fundamental changes taking place within both the industry and Plastics Europe.
Medical market in focus: Sumitomo (SHI) Demag pools competencies and expands team
Andrew Sargisson and Bob Brady - two proven industry experts - join the company to further strengthen med-tech team.
Alpla acquires German PET recycler
Purchase of the company BTB PET-Recycling to give Alpla access to the bottle-to-bottle loop in Germany.
Tomra celebrates opening a new flake sorting Test Center in Italy
On September 22, 2021, Tomra Recycling officially opened its new flake sorting Test Center, where the company will develop new applications and solutions in the fields of PO and PET flake sorting while simultaneously expanding its service offering.
Engel appoints new Managing Director in Mexico
Emilio López has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Engel de Mexico SA de CV. He succeeds Peter Auinger, who retired on 1st September 2021.
Returnable PET for sensitive beverages? Joint research project of Krones and Alpla delivers surprising results
Rising out of the niche: In the beverage packaging market, returnable PET containers currently play a rather small role. Wrongly so, say the results of a joint research project of Krones and Alpla.
Kick-off to the BGS Irradiation Service Days
BGS Beta-Gamma-Service, specialised provider in the area of radiation crosslinking and radiation sterilization, is presenting a virtual trade fair this year for the first time.
New Marine Representation in Croatia
Baumüller continues to push ahead its shipbuilding business activities in Croatia with Petričević Grupa d.o.o.