MAAG Group expands focus on recycling systems, names Heitzinger
MAAG Group is expanding its Recycling Systems business unit and has appointed Michael Heitzinger as Manager Business Development Recycling Systems, effective October 1, 2025.
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Moretto opens Mexican branch to strengthen local support
Moretto has opened a branch in Querétaro to expand support for plastics processors in Mexico. The company cites 2024 sales growth of 15% in the country and plans to leverage its full auxiliary equipment portfolio.
K trade fair sets the direction for the plastics industry
Interview with Thomas Franken, Director of K Show.
Gabriel-Chemie marks 75 years with focus on innovation
Masterbatch producer Gabriel-Chemie celebrated its 75th anniversary with employees from eight international locations, highlighting decades of growth, customer collaboration and sustainability initiatives.
Harting Americas honors Arburg Inc. for supplier excellence
Arburg Inc. received Harting Americas' Supplier Excellence award during the company's first Supplier Day on 12 August 2025 in Elgin, Illinois. The recognition reflects multi-year cooperation focused on quality, logistics, sustainability and innovation.
Alpla marks 70 years and outlines strategy for growth
Alpla marked its 70th anniversary with a review of key innovations and a focus on future investments in digitalisation, automation and circular economy models, while maintaining its system approach to plastic packaging and recycling. The family-owned company operates 200 sites in 46 countries and employs more than 24,000 people.
Plastic is Fantastic Association to debut at K 2025
Plastic is Fantastic Association, initiated by the Alpla Group, will make its public debut at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, introducing a fact-based communications initiative for the plastics industry and launching a global campaign.
Tomra Recycling appoints Lars Enge as executive vice president
Tomra Recycling has named Lars Enge as its new executive vice president. Enge joined Tomra in 2022 and has led group strategy, set up Tomra Horizon and managed the acquisition of c-trace GmbH.
Arburg exits 3D printing business
Arburg has announced it will exit 3D printing by the end of 2025. The injection molding machine maker will focus on its core business while providing full service support for Freeformer users.
K 2025 highlights young talent with tours and forums
K 2025 in Düsseldorf will foreground the "Young Talents" initiative with a guided tour, a training lounge and dedicated career formats to inform school pupils, students and young professionals about education and career paths in plastics and rubber.
BW Packaging details Pack Expo Las Vegas 2025 lineup
BW Packaging announced the equipment it will showcase at Pack Expo Las Vegas, booth W-3100, including solutions from Angelus, Hayssen, Pneumatic Scale | Angelus and Thiele.
Oerlikon Textile opens crimper repair workshop in Charlotte
Oerlikon Textile Inc. has launched a crimper repair service at its Charlotte site, the company’s first location worldwide to offer this capability. The workshop focuses on Fleissner and Neumag crimpers, providing complete overhauls with testing and warranty.
