The Italian plastics and rubber machinery industry experienced a mix of highs and lows in 2024, as shown in the year-end report prepared by the Mecs Study Centre based on foreign trade data gathered by ISTAT.
Erema is expanding the portfolio of its ReadyMac plastics recycling system by introducing the new ReadyMac 500 "Heavy Duty" version.
Customers, partners, Arburg - the world of plastics was full of enthusiasm for the Technology Days 2025. Around 4,000 customers from 44 nations visited Lossburg from 19 to 21 March to experience Arburg as a strong solution partner and trendsetter in the plastics industry.
International distributor Biesterfeld is to receive additional distribution mandates for BASF's Elastollan Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers.
The Krones Group has just released its ESG performance reporting for the year 2024. “For us, sustainabil-ity and our associated targets are - regardless of external factors and developments - a cornerstone of our business strategy,” says Krones CEO Christoph Klenk.
Oerlikon HRSflow, a leading manufacturer of hot runner systems, has appointed Thierry Fabozzi as the new General Manager of North America, effective March 2025. In this role, he will report directly to Oerlikon HRSflow CEO Andrea Peruch.
Krones today published its 2024 Annual Report. Despite the critical general economic environment, the company once again increased revenue and profitability. Krones plans to continue on its profitable growth path.
The demand for polyethylene decreased in March. Converters, observing the decline in crude oil prices, expect polymer prices to drop in April and are taking a wait-and-see approach.
The debut of the Circular Valley Convention was a resounding success. Organized by Messe Düsseldorf in cooperation with the Circular Valley Foundation and with scientific support from the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology.
In occasion of JEC World 2025, the leading international Composite Show, Industrial Summit Technology (I.S.T.) has proudly announced the launch of Imidetex, an advanced polyimide fiber engineered to redefine composite applications.
Husky Technologies is reinforcing its commitment to the Latin America market with a comprehensive tradeshow presence throughout the region, exhibiting at both Plastimagen taking place in Mexico City and Plástico Brasil taking place in São Paulo, Brazil.
Despite a challenging political and economic environment, Formnext has recorded solid and pleasing figures for its 10th anniversary.
