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...
The 30th edition of Fakuma, which had been announced for 13 to 17 October 2026, has been brought forward by one day and will therefore take place from 12 to 16 October 2026. This means that the Friedrichshafen trade fair, which traditionally runs from Tuesday to Saturday, will move to...
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...
The newest data from Plastics Recyclers Europe, the association of European plastics recyclers, points to a slowdown in the growth of Europe’s installed plastics recycling capacity. In 2023, the total capacity reached 13.2 million tonnes in EU27+3 which marks an increase of 6% year-on-year, making it the...
The press conference for unveiling GreenPlast 2025 took place on 26 November, announcing the international trade fair dedicated to materials and technologies for plastic and rubber processing, with a focus on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. Scheduled for 27-30 May 2025 at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition fairground...
In the era of rapid technological advancement, where connectivity is king, the demand for high-speed internet has never been greater. With this surge in demand comes the need for robust and efficient infrastructure to support it. Enter micro-duct pipes for optical fibre, a groundbreaking solution that is...
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...
Chinaplas is already preparing to return to Shenzhen from 15 to 18 April 2025, at the World Exhibition & Convention Center, to welcome over 3,900 exhibitors from around the world. With thousands of machines on display, the Chinese exhibition represents and engages all sectors of the plastic industry...
Plast Eurasia Istanbul will once again take the stage with record-breaking number of participants to display their innovations at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center between 4 and 7 December. Bioplastics and sustainability will be the main themes of the fair, which is expected to attract 1,500 companies and over 70,000 visitors...
Amut has recently completed the commissioning of the second of three turnkey plants for the SMI Group in Bogotá, Colombia. SMI, active in the food and beverage industry, now benefits from a plant with a production capacity of 3,000 kg per hour of recycled material from post-consumer PET bottles. The facility...
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...
The European Union has set an ambitious goal of making all packaging recyclable on an industrial scale by 2030, advancing towards a circular economy model and placing particular emphasis on the role of plastic. This material, a fundamental resource for packaging, could become...
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