KHS Group expands its bottle handling expertise through share in Tyrolon
The KHS Group is expanding its expertise in the handling of PET and glass bottles by acquiring the majority share in Tyrolon-Schulnig GmbH.
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SACMI a key player on the Italian innovation scene
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Amut winning strategy in PET light weight bottles recycling
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