Borealis once again tops the European Patent Index 2024 in Austria
Borealis once again ranked as the top Austrian innovator in the European Patent Index 2024, building on a long history of ranking among the top innovators in the annual index.
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Husky strengthens 25-year commitment to India
Husky Technologies, a global leader in injection molding technology and solutions, is reinforcing its commitment to India with expanded facilities, technology innovations, and service enhancements designed to support the country’s emergence as a global sustainability leader.
Reshuffle of Packaging Innovations
On the 8-9th of October 2025, Krakow will host the premiere edition of Packaging Innovations Forum, the unique event combining multiple formats such as the 17th International Packaging Trade Fair, conference, 14th Student Zone Contest, exhibitions, and anniversaries.
Arburg Technology Days 2025
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.
Wacker to showcase sustainable binders
Wacker is all set to showcase several product novelties at this year’s European Coatings Show (ECS) from March 25 to 27.
Venator launches TMP- and TME-free Tioxide TR81 pigment
Venator, a leading supplier of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has introduced a TMP- and TME-free Tioxide TR81 grade, the first in a series of reformulated titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments.
Biesterfeld takes over distribution of Elastollan TPU in the Nordics
International distributor Biesterfeld is to receive additional distribution mandates for BASF's Elastollan Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers.
Successful trade fair presence at MECSPE 2025
MECSPE 2025, one of the most important trade fairs for innovations in the manufacturing industry in Italy, took place in Bologna from 5 to 7 March.
Thierry Fabozzi appointed General Manager of Oerlikon HRSflow NA, Italo Bincoletto to become President
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.
Innovia Films opens new line for sustainable label and packaging films in Germany
Innovia Films, a leading material science pioneer that manufactures BOPP films for labels, graphics, packaging and tobacco, has announced the opening of a new line for specialty films at their Schkopau site near Leipzig in Germany.
Wittmann at the Chinaplas 2025 in Shenzhen
At booth J31 in hall 11, Wittmann Battenfeld China will present to trade visitors ultra-modern machines together with automation and auxiliary equipment for plastics injection molding from April 15 to 18 at the Chinaplas in Shenzhen, the leading plastics trade fair in Asia.
Branch Technology and SABIC collaborate on lightweight 3d-printed panels
SABIC announced today the company’s collaboration with Branch Technology to develop lightweight panels to restore the exterior of the Pathfinder, an early test article for the National Aeronautics & Space Administration space shuttle orbiter.
