International news

  • 09 October 2024

    German machinery, forecasts revised downwards

    The plastics and rubber machinery industry continues to experience challenging times, with the latest figures for incoming orders and sales also being in line with the recent slump in demand. "We still have to wait a little longer for the turnaround", explaind Ulrich Reifenhäuser...
  • 02 October 2024

    Renolit reorganizes Executive Board

    The polymer processor Renolit will have a new Chief Executive Officer as of January 1, 2025. After 16 years, Michael Kundel is handing over the chairmanship to Karsten Jänicke. In May 2025, Michael Kundel will take up a seat on the Supervisory Board of Renolit. Torsten Maschke will take over the...
  • 02 October 2024

    Erema mourns the death of co-founder Helmut Bacher

    Helmut Bacher, co-founder and former managing partner of Erema, Austrian plastics recycling machine manufacturer, died on 20 September at the age of 81. Together with Georg Wendelin and Helmuth Schulz, with whom he founded Erema in Linz in 1983, Helmut Bacher is regarded as one of the...
  • 18 September 2024

    New managing director for European plastics converters

    As of 30 September, Paolo Bochicchio will take over as managing director of EuPC (European Plastics Convrters), succeeding Bernard Merkx, who has held the position on an interim basis for around two years, after taking over from Alexandre Dangis at the beginning of 2023...
  • 18 September 2024

    German plastics recover after two years

    According to the German association of plastics producers, Plastics Europe Deutschland, in the second quarter of 2024 plastics production in Germany rose by 2.2% compared to the previous quarter and was thus above the previous year's level for the first time since the beginning of 2022...
  • 11 September 2024

    Plexiglas, Acrylite and Lexan from a single supplier

    For the first time, two powerhouse organizations, Sabic's Functional Forms and Röhm’s Acrylic Products, have joined forces to form Polyvantis. The newly established entity offers comprehensive, multi-material and industry-leading product portfolio, unique technical knowledge, and application-based...
  • 11 September 2024

    Change at the helm of Kraiburg TPE Americas

    Henning Karbstein will be taking over the management of Kraiburg TPE for the North, Central and South America region as of 1 October 2024. He will be managing the operational business of the global TPE manufacturer from its US location in Buford, Georgia, and has already been receiving extensive training and...
  • 04 September 2024

    New CFO for the Oerlikon Group

    Oerlikon appoints Markus Richter, currently Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of its Surface Solutions division, as the new Group CFO and a member of the Executive Committee, effective 1 October 2024. He will succeed Philipp Mueller. Until the planned separation of the...
  • 04 September 2024

    Change in the sales management of Reifenhäuser Group

    As of July 1, Marcel Perrevort has been appointed Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of the Reifenhäuser Group. He succeeds Ulrich Reifenhäuser, who had been in this position for more than 25 years. With this decision, the family-owned machinery and plant manufacturer is consistently continuing the...
  • 04 September 2024

    In Kiefel a new CEO

    Market-leading company for thermoforming and joining technology and a member of the Brückner Group, Kiefel is undergoing a change in management: Matthias Sieverding, previously CEO and President of the Brückner Group’s USA platform company, succeeded Thomas Halletz as CEO of Kiefel on...
  • 31 July 2024

    Arkema CEO Thierry Le Henaff is the 2024 Icis CEO of the Year

    Icis announced Thierry Le Henaff, chairman and CEO of France-based Arkema, as the winner of the 2024 Icis CEO of the Year Award for outstanding achievement. The Icis CEO of the Year Award is unique in the chemical industry as the winner is selected based on a vote among industry CEOs in the Icis Top 40 Power Players...
  • 31 July 2024

    From EIB 450 million to Prysmian for energy transition

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Prysmian, world leader in the power and telecom cables sector, have signed a new, 450 million euros finance contract to facilitate electricity transmission and distribution in Europe. With a view to meeting the growing demand for renewable energy in general and offshore wind in particular...
  • 24 July 2024

    Windmöller & Hölscher North America expands

    Machinery manufacturer Windmöller & Hölscher marked a significant milestone on the last days, with the groundbreaking of a major expansion at its North American headquarters in Lincoln, Rhode Island. “Our investment in this expansion reflects our commitment to enhancing service capabilities and...
  • 24 July 2024

    Illig to be acquired by a German financial investor

    Illig, the German specialist for thermoforming and packaging systems, will successfully complete the equity capitalization and restructuring process initiated at the end of 2023 with the entry of the German financial investor Orlando Capital. The experienced German investor, focusing on...