Coperion after K 2010
At the last International Plastics Fair in Düsseldorf – K 2010 – Coperion GmbH, Stuttgart/Germany, had been able to present its report on incoming orders and sales and was looking to the future with great confidence.
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Demag after K 2010
German/Japanese injection moulding machine manufacturer Sumitomo Demag (SHID) reports a very encouraging response to its offering at K 2010. Six machines were demonstrated at the company’s own stand, and a further three with partner companies.
Engel grows by 35 percent worldwide
The economic crisis visibly impacted 2009 and also hit Engel hard in the fiscal year 2010. However, targeted measures helped to absorb most of the impact. New products and services, financing concepts and investment support for customers, accompanied by innovative sales activities and strategies are already driving an upswing at Engel that will lead to growth of more than 35 percent in the new fiscal year.
Sharp increase in new orders for German plastics and rubber machinery
VDMA: German plastics and rubber machinery takes centre stage with remarkable half-yearly results.
Asia more important for German machine producers than Europe
VDMA: Asia accounts for more German plastics and rubber machinery purchases than the EU
Krones AG in crisis
The year 2009 was dominated by the global economic crisis. As a consequence, the 2009 business year was for Krones AG, the world´s market leader for beverage filling and packaging technology, probably the most difficult in the company´s 59 years of existence.
Economical downturn not so strong as expected
German Engineering Federation (VDMA: Domestic plastics and rubber machinery sales fall less sharply than forecast but the market situation is still uncertain.
The current European, Asian and North American market position of A.Schulman
A. Schulman reports improved fiscal 2010 first-quarter results.
Evonik Finalizes Sale of AlzChem Group
Germany-based Evonik Industries has finalized the sale of the AlzChem Group to the Luxembourg-based private equity fund bluO. The deal was closed on October 27, 2009, after it was approved by the boards and the relevant antitrust authorities. Less debts, the cash sale price amounts to €78.5 million.
European plastics market in 2009
Plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers in Europe: hopes for Recovery in 2010 after a Serious Fall in 2009.
Pregis launches ‘The Advantage Team’ customer service brand
Pregis Corp., a leading supplier of protective packaging solutions, launches The Advantage Team customer service brand and “we make it happen” tagline.
Greiner Packaging sells its composite can production to Weidenhammer
Greiner Packaging AG Switzerland, a company of Greiner Packaging International, will sell its product segment composite cans by 31 May 2009.
