EuroPack Summit 2022 this March in Montreux, Switzerland
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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.
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.
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.