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The Engel Group has entered a strategic partnership with Electronica Plastic Machines (EPM), a renowned Indian manufacturer of hydraulic injection moulding machines. By acquiring a stake in EPM, the company becomes part of the Engel Group, creating opportunities for closer cooperation in the Indian market...

The restructuring plan of the German thermoforming equipment manufacturer Kiefel, part of the Brückner Group, announced a few days ago, is now being implemented with the reduction of around 100 jobs at its Freilassing site in Germany. A quarter of these positions will be affected by...

La quarta edizione del Supplier Day di Gefran ha coinvolto i principali fornitori del gruppo di Provagli d’Iseo (Brescia) che, attraverso progetti concreti su aree specifiche, stanno contribuendo al processo di decarbonizzazione della società. L’evento annuale viene organizzato da Gefran per...

Cefic, the European federation of the chemical industry, welcomes the new European Commission with a clear and urgent message: Europe’s chemical industry is at a breaking point, and decisive action is needed now. Without bold measures, the industry that has long been a cornerstone of...

Through its start-up hub Greiner Innoventures, Greiner invested in the Italian start-up Movopack, that develops innovative and circular packaging solutions for e-commerce. The goal of the investment is to further expand mutual competences in reusable packaging, and thanks to it Movopack secured opportunities for...

Arburg has done it again in 2024 with another Gold Medal from Ecovadis. A great achievement, especially as the requirements have been raised again compared to the previous year. Scoring a total of 78 points, Arburg was able to secure a leading position among the top 5% of...

Starlinger took over the woven packaging division from German machinery producer Windmöller & Hölscher, based in Lengerich, Germany, as well as its Viennese subsidiary company W&H Machinery which specialises in woven packaging. With this acquisition, Starlinger further strengthens its...

Amcor and Berry Global Group announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction. In financial terms, Berry shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 7.25 Amcor shares for each Berry share held upon closing, resulting in...

The Gefran Board of Directors, which met on 12 November chaired by Maria Chiara Franceschetti, approved the results as at 30 September 2024. Revenues in the first nine months of 2024 amounted to 100.6 million euros, compared to 101.2 million euros in the same period of 2023, recording a

The board of directors of Piovan approved the consolidated financial results for the first nine months of 202, with total consolidated revenues and other income amounting to Eur 419.9 million, -1.7% compared to 30 September 2023. Consolidated adjusted net profit for the first nine months...

A net income of 573 million dollars and Ebitda of 1.2 billion dollars for LyondellBasell in the third quarter of 2024. In North America, integrated polyethylene margins increased, driven by favorable ethane and natural gas costs coupled with higher polyethylene prices. September year-to-date market demand...

Plastics Europe’s latest data on the health of the European plastics system highlights a steeper-than-expected downturn in the production of plastics and, for the first time, in mechanically recycled plastics production in 2023 in Europe. Compared to 2022, total EU plastics production saw a sharp decline...

In recent days, Cefic (European Chemical Industry Council) announced the re-election of Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo, as President for a new two-year term. Kadri will continue to lead Cefic's mission of fostering a sustainable and competitive chemical industry in Europe and beyond. “It is an honour to serve this...

With the wish "Happy 20th birthDAV", Gefit recently celebrated twenty years of activity of its DAV division dedicated to the production of high-speed assembly cells and machines, in the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and medical field, within the Gefit group. “Commitment, imagination, resourcefulness and dedication have always been the…

Kiefel, a market leading company for thermoforming and joining technology and member of the Brückner Group, is announcing a structural reorientation and therefore an accompanying consolidation of its sites. In the future, Kiefel will focus increasingly in the packaging area on new...

Women in Plastics Italy (WIP-IT) is a new association that brings together working women who - in various roles and with different skills - operate in the plastics sector. After an initial year of informal activities in which the foundations were laid for this new endeavour, now the association has been formally established...

Syensqo announced plans to adapt its organization to better meet the evolving needs of its customers and focus on projects that will accelerate growth. Following its split from Solvay at the end of 2023, the company has undertaken a comprehensive review of its structure and projects, to focus on...

Thanks to significantly higher contributions from the core businesses, Basf’S Ebitda before special items (income from operations before depreciation, amortization and special items) increased in the third quarter by 77 million euros compared to the same period last year, to 1.6 billion euros. “The positive...

The manufacturer of technical solutions in rubber, silicone, and plastic, Oldrarti Group, has obtained the UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification for gender equality in the workplace. This certification, valid for three years and subject to annual audits, attests to the company’s commitment to promoting an...

Specialised in the production of chemical specialties, polyesters, polyols, polyurethanes, and special resins for the creation of composite materials and coatings, Coim has been included among the 100 excellence brands of Made in Italy in a multi-sectoral research study conducted on the landscape of Italian companies by...