Borealis appoints Thomas Reutter as Vice President Product Asset Management and Supply Chain
Borealis announces the appointment of Thomas Reutter as Vice President Product Asset Management and Supply Chain, effective 1 August 2021.
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Amut congratulates its customer “Bitumat” on a recent flagship project award
We are delighted to receive the official announcement from our valuable client, Bitumat Co. Ltd., about a new landmark project award, for which we congratulate.
Leo Alders appointed acting CEO of Borealis fertilizers, melamine and technical nitrogen business
Borealis has appointed Leo Alders as acting CEO (a.i.) of its fertilizers, melamine and technical nitrogen business (Borealis’ nitrogen business) effective 1 September 2021.
The Ferrero Group continues to make progress on its 2025 packaging commitment
The Ferrero Group is making further strides in its commitment to making 100% of packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. As part of this journey, the business has announced new global partnerships with HolyGrail 2.0 and Consumer Goods Forum (CGF).
Xaloy adds sales agent in Austria
Xaloy has announced that MEP technische Handels GmbH has become its agent in Austria for Xaloy core components and will provide sales, technical support, and rework services for Xaloy screws, barrels and front-end components.
Milacron appoints new Head of Sales & Business Development
Ferromatik Milacron GmbH (FME) – pan-European full-range supplier of servo-hydraulic and all-electric injection moulding machines – announces the appointment of Peter Kochs (54) as Director Sales & Business Development.
New OnRobot Area Sales Manager in Poland and the Baltics
OnRobot has appointed Wojciech Kuchno as the Area Sales Manager for Poland and the Baltics. Wojciech Kuchno will be responsible for developing the partner network, cooperating with clients and building awareness.
Steen Jensen appointed as General Manager of Biesterfeld Nordic AB
Plastics and additives distributor Biesterfeld Plastic has appointed Steen Jensen as the new General Manager of Scandinavian subsidiary Biesterfeld Nordic AB. In September 2021 Steen Jensen will succeed Eric Lundén, who is moving on from the company after six successful years.
New management at Engel Machinery India
1 July 2021 will see Engel complete the generation change in the management of its sales and service subsidiary in Mumbai. Frank Schuster, Regional President METAI, takes over the management of Engel Machinery India Pvt. Ltd. Stalinjose Selvanayagam is the new Sales Director.
Gabriel-Chemie Russia has successfully relocated its production
After slightly more than two years of construction, Gabriel-Chemie is announcing the completion of its state-of-the-art production facility in Russia.
Ty Rhoad named new regional director Americas for Tomra Recycling
Tomra Recycling, the global leading supplier of sensor-based sorting solutions, announces Ty Rhoad as the new Regional Director Americas, taking over for Carlos Manchado Atienza.
Nexeo Plastics acquires Nevicolor and expands european presence
Nexeo Plastics LLC, a leading global thermoplastics resin distributor and an affiliate of GPD Companies, Inc., announced that it has acquired Nevicolor S.p.A., a leading Italian distributor and compounder of thermoplastics.
Arburg Prototyping Center opens in China
In March 2021, Arburg officially opened its new Arburg Prototyping Center (APC) in Shanghai as part of a medical seminar. The facility means that a dedicated APC is now available in each of the company’s key market regions: Germany, the Americas and Asia.
Increased production capabilities thanks to new plant in Poland
Congratulations to our Polish colleagues. The new production facility in the Wroclaw area in Poland is now fully operating. While hubergroup has been operating a mixing station in Poland since 1992, the Polish branch was now expanded to a production site thanks to its good development.
Arburg cancels its 2021 Technology Days
Arburg is cancelling the Technology Days event it was planning to hold between 7 and 12 June 2021. Consultations with official bodies and due consideration of the ramifications of the global coronavirus epidemic that are still clearly evident prompted the decision that was taken last Friday.
New CEO announced for Tomra
Norway-headquartered global sustainable technology company Tomra Systems ASA has said current president and CEO, Stefan Ranstrand, will be replaced by Tove Anderson by November 1 this year at the latest.
Engel promotes young female technicians
Supporting girls in their career orientation and giving them a new perspective on the world of work is the aim of Girls' Day, which took place for the 20th time on April 22. Injection moulding machine manufacturer Engel has been supporting the event for almost 15 years.
Krones accoladed as a climate-conscious company
Statista together with the business magazine Capital, examined the ratio between revenue growth and reduction in CO2 emissions at German companies in an independent survey, thus spotlighting the top 100 climate-conscious enterprises in Germany.
Thomas Gangl assumes role of new Borealis CEO
Alfred Stern appointed OMV Executive Board member for Chemicals & Materials
New Managing Director at Engel in Nuremberg
Sebastian Dombos is taking over as Managing Director of Engel Deutschland GmbH at the Nuremberg location on 1 April 2021. He succeeds Ralf Christofori, who is retiring on this date.
Borealis appoints Katja Tautscher as Senior Vice President Legal and Compliance
Borealis announces the appointment of Katja Tautscher (49) as Senior Vice President Legal and Compliance as well as Human Resources (ad interim), effective 1 March 2021.
New managing director for Arburg Poland
As of 1 January 2021, the Arburg subsidiary in Poland has a new Managing Director in the person of Konrad Szymczak. He succeeds Dr Slawomir Sniady, who successfully established and expanded Arburg Polska Sp. z o o. and has now retired after 25 years.
Sacmi Group appoints new general manager
Genoa-born Mauro Fenzi, with extensive international experience in industrial automation systems development, will take over from Giulio Mengoli.
Mondelēz International commits to reduction in virgin plastic use to combat plastic pollution
Mondelēz International announced an increased commitment to reduce its use of virgin plastics in its packaging, as part of its ongoing efforts to eliminate, reduce, replace and recycle plastic packaging across its portfolio.
Oben Group announced the acquisition of Poligal Group
Oben Group announced the acquisition of Poligal Group, effective February 25, 2021. This acquisition includes the BOPP and CPP production plants in Portugal and Poland, commercial offices in Germany and an extensive sales and distribution network throughout Europe.
Fanuc adds digital services to its service offering
Fanuc is adding the new digital service Fanuc Assisted Reality (FAR) to its service offering in Europe. With this, the company wants to support customers as fully as possible, even in times of travel restrictions and distance rules.
bp and SABIC embark on new cooperation for products from advanced plastics recycling
bp and SABIC have just signed a new agreement to work together to drive circular economy in the petrochemical activities at the Gelsenkirchen (Germany) chemical complex. Building on a long established relationship between the two companies at the production site, the new collaboration will help to increase production of certified circular products.
KraussMaffei sells KraussMaffei Austria to Luger GmbH
KraussMaffei is selling its subsidiary KraussMaffei Austria to the Austrian family-owned company Luger GmbH. There, it will continue to operate under the name KMAT Maschinen- und Service GmbH.
JEC World 2021 cancelled
This year's edition of JEC World has been cancelled. The event, originally scheduled to take place on March 9-11, 2021, was planned for June 1-3, 2021. The organizers' decision was caused by the uncertain situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Universal Robots announces new president
Teradyne, Inc. announced that Kim Povlsen has been appointed President of Universal Robots. Kim begins his new role at Universal Robots on March 1, 2021.
MOL Group 2030+, an update of the company’s long-term strategy
The Board of Directors reviewed and approved “MOL Group 2030+”, an update of the company’s long-term strategy fully integrated with a new sustainability strategy and complemented with a longer-term vision and ambitions beyond 2030.
Nordson’s EDI brand celebrates 50 years of global leadership in polymer extrusion
What began in 1971 with a five-person machine shop in this small city of 14,000 is now Nordson Corporation’s global EDI® brand, recognized worldwide for advanced engineering and precision workmanship in the production of flat dies for film, sheet, and coating.
Lanxess inaugurates nitrous oxide reduction plant in Antwerp
Lanxess has taken another major step on the road to climate neutrality: the specialty chemicals company inaugurated a nitrous oxide reduction plant at its site in Antwerp on February 10, Belgium.
Nordson appoints Jesus Crespo as vice president
Jesus Crespo has joined Nordson Corporation as vice president leading the Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) division.
Thomas Gangl appointed new Borealis CEO as of 1 April 2021
Following the acquisition of the majority shares in Borealis by OMV AG and the intensified and close cooperation between OMV and Borealis, the Supervisory Board of Borealis has decided to appoint Thomas Gangl as CEO of Borealis.
Sanner consistently invests in own tool and mold making
Sanner, manufacturer of pharmaceutical primary packaging and medical technology products, is investing in the expansion of its in-house tool and mold making.