Marketing

Gneuss Kunststofftechnik, a manufacturer of systems for plastics processing and recycling, is reorganising its sensor and measurement technology activities. As of 1 May, the operational business in this field will be transferred to the newly founded Gneuss MC. This move responds to the division’s growth and...

Mauro Bonfiglio has joined Arkema as Commercial Director EMEA – Flexible Packaging, within the Advanced Packaging & Converting division. Bonfiglio brings over twenty years of experience in marketing and sales of adhesive solutions for the converting and packaging sectors...

The global industrial group specialising in advanced mechatronic solutions, Mech-I-Tronic, has announced the acquisition of Apex Machine in the United States and RK Ferramentaria in Brazil. These transactions mark the group’s entry into both regions and form part of a broader growth strategy through...

In the first quarter of 2026, the Italian packaging machinery sector recorded a 2% increase in turnover compared with the same period in 2025, driven mainly by the domestic market, while the export component remained weak. This is according to Ucima’s quarterly business survey for...

Ineos Inovyn has signed an agreement for the sale of its shares in Inovyn Produzione Italia, which operates the Rosignano (Livorno) and Tavazzano (Lodi) sites in Italy, to Esseco Industrial. The Rosignano and Tavazzano sites in Italy produce essential chemicals that underpin critical sectors, including...

Dow announced that Jim Fitterling, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, will become Executive Chair of the Board, effective 1 July 2026. The Dow Board of Directors has appointed Karen S. Carter, currently Chief Operating Officer, as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. Carter will also...

US blow moulding machinery manufacturer Uniloy, which also has an Italian subsidiary in Magenta, near Milan, has in recent days appointed Chuck Flammer as its new Vice President of Machine Sales. In this role, he will be responsible for supporting the US and Canadian markets and for helping to...

The Austrian Wittmann Group is restructuring its management. The business divisions Injection Molding Machines – Wittmann Battenfeld, based in Kottingbrunn – and Automation and Auxiliary Equipment – Wittmann Technology, based in Vienna – will be consolidated under...

Comerio Ercole, the Busto Arsizio (Varese)-based manufacturer of machinery and plants for plastics and rubber processing, was one of the key players in the 13th edition of the Impresa Ambiente Award, a major national recognition dedicated to sustainable innovation promoted by the...

Stefan Schönegger has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of ABB Machine Automation (B&R). Holding a degree in Electronics & Business from the University of Applied Sciences Vienna and a postgraduate diploma in Renewable Energy Systems from the...

Sealed Air Corporation, leading global provider of food and protective packaging solutions, announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition by funds affiliated with CD&R (Clayton, Dubilier & Rice). Sealed Air is now a privately held company, and its shares have...

Active worldwide in the development of advanced mechatronic solutions for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and packaging sectors, Mech-I-Tronic group has strengthened its growth strategy in the pharmaceutical packaging sector through the acquisition of Rotzinger PharmaPack...

From next May, Syensqo’s plant in Spinetta Marengo (Alessandria, Italy) will come under the direction of Miriam Arca, who will become the first woman to lead the production site. Federico Frosini, the current director, will simultaneously step down from the role to pursue new career opportunities...

The Presidential and Nomination Committee of OMV Aktiengesellschaft decided to propose Emma Delaney to the plenary of the Supervisory Board for appointment as Chairwoman of the Executive Board and CEO, as of 1 September 2026, succeeding Alfred Stern. The term of the mandate is to be three years

With a new manufacturing facility in San Felice sul Panaro (Modena, Italy), Piovan Group is strengthening its presence in Emilia-Romagna and taking a further step forward in the growth trajectory of its Food & Powders division, confirming its positioning in a highly specialised technological market...

NextChem, a Maire group company, has opened a new office in Beijing, further strengthening the group’s presence in China, which dates back to 1994 through Tecnimont (Integrated E&C Solutions division), and reaffirming its long-term commitment to the Chinese market and, more broadly, to...

With the rebranding of its former sales partner Roegele as Engel Spain, injection moulding machine manufacturer Engel is expanding its direct presence in the Spanish market. Since 1 April, the company has been represented in Spain by its own subsidiary. For local plastics processors, this...

OMV and XRG, Adnoc’s international investment arm, announced the successful formation of Borouge Group International, the fourth-largest polyolefins producer with premium products, pioneering technology and a global footprint. Borouge International has been formed by the combination of Borouge Plc and Borealis...

Syensqo announced the appointment of two new members to its Executive Leadership Team (ELT), together with a new Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, further strengthening the company’s focus on accelerating growth and driving a high-performance culture. These appointments mark an...

Effective 1 April, Thomas Herrmann will transfer leadership of the management board to the current Chief Sales Officer, André Deponte. Herrmann will remain on the management board, focusing on driving the company’s innovation strategy. André Deponte has held key leadership roles within the company since...