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Arburg’s first foreign subsidiary marked its 40th anniversary with a customer program at the ATC in Tremblay-en-France, combining technical presentations and live demonstrations. Company management attended, and a new electric Allrounder Trend was highlighted via a video presentation premiered at K 2025.
The Wittmann Group has established Wittmann Maroc Sarl in Casablanca to serve growing demand for injection molding technology in North Africa. Operations began on September 1, 2025, with Redouane Soukrat appointed as general manager.
Nordson has strengthened the global sales team of its Polymer Processing Systems division. The company appointed Paweł Botke as regional EDI sales manager for Europe and Jacky Hu as extrusion die systems sales manager in China.
K.D. Feddersen Distribution has established K.D. Feddersen Unipessoal, Lda in Porto to expand its presence in Southern Europe. The subsidiary will provide local access to the company’s engineering plastics portfolio and market-specific support.
Avient highlighted its partnership with the Grandes Cases de Embalagem award as the program marked its 25th anniversary and expanded from Brazil to all of Latin America. The company also co-created a region-inspired color for the trophy through its ColorWorks design team.
Stadler inaugurated a 27,000-square-foot office and warehouse complex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to expand service capacity, logistics and customer support across North America.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag reports strong results from K 2025 and will pivot its European trade fair activity toward targeted customer events and regional exhibitions, aligning participation more closely with R&D cycles.
MaGeno-Solar eG, the KHS employees’ cooperative, received the GenoAward in the Best Newcomer category for its rooftop photovoltaic projects at KHS sites. Two systems are in operation and a third is planned for 2025, supporting KHS’s climate-neutral target for 2050.
Sidel has opened an office in Lagos that will serve as a regional hub for project management, engineering and service for customers in West Africa. The aim is to support the development of sustainable packaging and strengthen the company’s presence in the region.
Polyvantis has opened a Technology Center in Shanghai, integrating R&D, commercial and manufacturing teams to speed development and response to market needs. The site complements existing centers in Germany, the Netherlands and the United States.
Gabriel-Chemie Group has opened an expanded production facility in Nyíregyháza, Hungary, following an investment of approximately €6.5 million. The project increases capacity, modernises infrastructure and adds energy-efficient systems, including a planned 250 kWp photovoltaic installation.
Röhm GmbH founder Dr. Otto Röhm has been posthumously inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame. The ceremony in Düsseldorf on the eve of K 2025 recognized 18 pioneers from the chemical industry.
ENGEL Polska inaugurated its expanded Warsaw headquarters, adding capacity for training, technical support and automation. The Technology Centre now showcases the full ENGEL and Wintec portfolio with integrated robotics.
Polykemi is accelerating its North American expansion, adding sales and support staff while preparing a third extruder in the US that would lift output by about 50 percent by 2027. The plan follows steady demand for customized plastic compounds and early traction in automotive and construction.
Krones AG has received the German Sustainability Award in the "Machinery manufacturing companies" category. The jury cited the firm's consistent, long-term sustainability strategy, highlighting energy-efficient machinery and the enviro product series launched more than a decade ago.
Targi Kielce is building a new exhibition hall with 15,500 m2 of floor area and 15 m height. The shell is to be ready before winter; the approx. PLN 100 million project is scheduled for completion in summer 2026, with first use during MSPO in September 2026.
Arburg has successfully renewed its ISO/IEC 27001 certification, confirming the maturity of its information security management system across Global IT & Digital Services. The recertification follows the company’s initial certification in March 2023.
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has established its global leadership team, setting out roles across regions, product lines and functions. The company plans to introduce the team at K 2025 in Dusseldorf.
Barry-Wehmiller appointed Kyle Chapman as chief executive officer, in addition to his role as president, while Bob Chapman continues as chairman and majority shareholder. The planned succession follows more than a decade of Kyle Chapman’s leadership roles within the group.
MAAG Group is expanding its Recycling Systems business unit and has appointed Michael Heitzinger as Manager Business Development Recycling Systems, effective October 1, 2025.
Moretto has opened a branch in Querétaro to expand support for plastics processors in Mexico. The company cites 2024 sales growth of 15% in the country and plans to leverage its full auxiliary equipment portfolio.
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Masterbatch producer Gabriel-Chemie celebrated its 75th anniversary with employees from eight international locations, highlighting decades of growth, customer collaboration and sustainability initiatives.
Arburg Inc. received Harting Americas' Supplier Excellence award during the company's first Supplier Day on 12 August 2025 in Elgin, Illinois. The recognition reflects multi-year cooperation focused on quality, logistics, sustainability and innovation.
Alpla marked its 70th anniversary with a review of key innovations and a focus on future investments in digitalisation, automation and circular economy models, while maintaining its system approach to plastic packaging and recycling. The family-owned company operates 200 sites in 46 countries and employs more than 24,000 people.
Plastic is Fantastic Association, initiated by the Alpla Group, will make its public debut at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, introducing a fact-based communications initiative for the plastics industry and launching a global campaign.
Tomra Recycling has named Lars Enge as its new executive vice president. Enge joined Tomra in 2022 and has led group strategy, set up Tomra Horizon and managed the acquisition of c-trace GmbH.
Arburg has announced it will exit 3D printing by the end of 2025. The injection molding machine maker will focus on its core business while providing full service support for Freeformer users.
K 2025 in Düsseldorf will foreground the "Young Talents" initiative with a guided tour, a training lounge and dedicated career formats to inform school pupils, students and young professionals about education and career paths in plastics and rubber.
BW Packaging announced the equipment it will showcase at Pack Expo Las Vegas, booth W-3100, including solutions from Angelus, Hayssen, Pneumatic Scale | Angelus and Thiele.
Oerlikon Textile Inc. has launched a crimper repair service at its Charlotte site, the company’s first location worldwide to offer this capability. The workshop focuses on Fleissner and Neumag crimpers, providing complete overhauls with testing and warranty.
Coveris has launched a new website at www.coveris.com, streamlining its portfolio and improving product search. The site also includes a sustainability and ESG section.
Bodo Möller Chemie expands its portfolio by becoming the distributor of Rain Carbon hydrocarbon resins and solvents in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. The partnership aims to strengthen the company's position in the CASE raw materials sector.
Aimplas will present its latest developments in circularity, low-carbon technologies, bioplastics and advanced testing services through industrial projects, technical assistance and certification support.
At drinktec 2025, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will present its extensive all-electric packaging expertise, reaffirming the company’s new theme "Today. Tomorrow. Electric."
Amaplast, the Italian association for plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers, voices serious concerns about the new EU-USA tariff agreement, warning of significant challenges for European industry and exports.