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Tiziano Caprara starts as new Managing Director of KraussMaffei Italy
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Alpla Group: new CEO from 2021
The Management Board of the Alpla Group is being restructured – Philipp Lehner will succeed Günther Lehner as CEO on 1 January 2021. Günther Lehner will assume the position of Chairman.
Südpack opens new site in Erolzheim
In a frame adapted to the current situation the opening of the new Südpack production site in Erolzheim was celebrated on 6 October 2020 after two years of construction.
Sibur announces new appointments to management team
Sibur announces senior appointments aimed at developing the Company's management and strengthening the executive team in key business areas.
New Head of Process Technologies at Engel Austria
Dr. Johannes Kilian is the new Head of Process Technologies at Engel Austria. This appointment sees Engel further strengthening its process technology development, which is strongly driven by digitalisation.
OCS becomes an intrinsic part of PlasticsEurope’s DNA
PlasticsEurope launched its Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) annual Progress Report taking stock of the advancements made by our members together with the value chain towards ending pellet loss in any environment.
Rapid Granulator Group appoints new CEO
Rapid Granulator, the leading recycling equipment manufacturer and solution provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonas Wästberg as new CEO of the Rapid Granulator Group, effective September 1st.
4.Central European Plastics Meeting postponed
Central European Plastics Meeting is being postponed till March.
Nordson appoints Chew Yew Kwong as general sales manager in Asia for Xaloy Products
Chew Yew Kwong has joined Nordson Corporation's Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) business as general sales manager in Asia for Xaloy extrusion and injection molding components.
Arburg welcomes 2,000th apprentice
With a well-founded apprenticeship programme that has been awarded three certifications, Arburg has been making sustained investments in its future for over 70 years.
Extensive renewal of loading equipment at R&P Polyplastic production plant
Within the framework of an extensive renewal of loading equipment Research and Production Enterprise “Polyplastic” invests over 10 million Rubles in newest diesel and electric fork lifters and electric elevator stackers.
Sabic chemical plant to become world’s first of its kind to operate on 100% renewable power
Sabic’s polycarbonate facility in Cartagena, Spain, is set to become the world’s first large-scale chemical production site to be run entirely on renewable power, following the signing of a major agreement.
Management change at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Italia
With effect from 1 June 2020 Paolo Zirondoli has taken the position of Managing Director at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery (Italia) S.r.l. He succeeds Roberto Sallemi, who headed the company since its foundation in 2018.
Werner M. Dornscheidt retires leaving Messe Düsseldorf after almost 37 years
Wolfram N. Diener will succeed him as CEO on 1 July 2020. Erhard Wienkamp and Bernhard J. Stempfle will complete the management team.
Polykemi Group increases the efforts in China
Polykemi Compounds in Kunshan, China has recently finished their third factory building. This gives the company the possibility to install at least five additional extruding lines, that would increase the production capacity by more than 10 000 tonnes per year.
Kiefel strengthens its management
Kiefel GmbH, member of the Brückner Group and market-leading engineering company for plastics processing, is reinforcing its management.
Gabriel-Chemie establishes photovoltaic installation at Austrian headquarters
By establishing a new photovoltaic installation in the Austrian town of Gumpoldskirchen, Gabriel-Chemie is showing how to successfully combine plastics with sustainability, at the same time sending out a clear signal for climate and environmental protection.
Tomra Sorting Recycling to hold digital live launch event
Tomra Sorting Recycling to hold its first live digital launchevent under the motto "Symphony of all Sorts" on 9 June to present new complementary products that create a perfectly harmonized symphony for sorting all types of waste with high accuracy and sophistication.
A new CEO of the Austrian Recycling Machines Manufacturer NGR
As of May 1, Wolfgang Steinwender will take over as CEO of the successful Austrian plastics recycling machines manufacturer.
Engel France and Engel Benelux with new managing directors
Romain Reyre and Arthur van Dijk are the new managing directors in injection moulding machine manufacturer Engel’s international sales network. Romain Reyre will be in charge of the sales and service subsidiary in France, while Arthur van Dijk is joining Engel Benelux.
Dr. Jörg Wissdorf as new member of the executive board at Sikora
Sikora AG, manufacturer of innovative measuring, control, inspection and sorting technology has appointed Dr. Jörg Wissdorf as a new member of the executive board since March 1, 2020.
Management Change at KraussMaffei Group
Dr. Frank Stieler will resign from his office as CEO of KraussMaffei Group GmbH on March 31, 2020 and Dr. Michael Ruf, present COO of the company, will take over the position from April 1, 2020.
Reifenhäuser converts own meltblown lines, seeks face mask manufacturers
The German machinery and plant manufacturer Reifenhäuser Reicofil has temporarily converted two of its test plants due to the corona pandemic.
Wittmann Group largely keeps up production
Like most of the businesses worldwide today, also the Wittmann Group companies have to face special challenges due to the corona virus crisis.
Italian manufacturers of plastics machinery may continue their activity
As per Decree of the Italian President of the Council of Ministers issued on Sunday 22 March 2020, Italian manufacturers of plastics and rubber machinery may continue their activity, since they belong to a production chain defined as necessary.
Yavuz Eroglu elected President of Turkish Plastics Industry Council
Established in 2016, the Plastics, Rubber and Composites Industry Assembly of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) held an election for its presidential council. As the only candidate, Yavuz Eroğlu was unanimously re-elected president.
Dassault Systèmes appoints Pascal Daloz Chief Operating Officer
Newly created role of COO to expand and empower new generation of leadership. Pascal Daloz continues to serve as Chief Financial Officer, a role he has held since 2018.
Frederique van Baarle to head Lanxess’ High Performance Materials business unit
Frederique van Baarle will take over as head of the High Performance Materials business unit at specialty chemicals company Lanxess with effect from June 1, 2020.
Nordson opens Pelletizing & Melt Delivery Laboratory
A ribbon-cutting ceremony by Nordson Corporation today marked the startup of an extensively equipped process laboratory to serve the Americas market for pelletizing systems and melt delivery equipment.
New Head of Sales at Engel in Nuremberg
Sebastian Dombos is the new head of sales at the Engel Deutschland Nuremberg location.
Engel opens subsidiary in Japan
With the founding of a new sales and service subsidiary in Tokyo, Engel Austria strengthens its market presence in Japan. The new subsidiary can build on a long established market position.
Yavuz Eroğlu reelected President in PAGEV’s largest general assembly in 30 years
The Turkish Plastics Industry Foundation (PAGEV) held its ordinary general assembly and elections.
Lanxess honored by CDP for climate protection
LANXESS among the top two percent of companies evaluated worldwide.
Stadler delivers a future-proofed, sorting plant for the Schroll Group
The Schroll Group specializes in waste management and recycling, providing businesses, public administrations and local authorities services tailored to their specific requirements.
Arburg: New Managing Director Technology&Engineering
At the start of the year, Guido Frohnhaus has taken over as Managing Director Technology & Engineering at Arburg GmbH + Co KG in Lossburg.
Engel with new representation in Chile
Noblecorp (Servicios Tecnicos Industriales SPA) is the new representation of Engel Austria in Chile.