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Start-up Zone at interpack 2026: 22 young companies

Start-up Zone at interpack 2026: 22 young companies

At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, a Start-up Zone will feature 22 young companies from eight countries presenting solutions for processing and packaging, focusing on sustainability, digitalisation and new business models.

New executive board structure and CEO change at Krones

New executive board structure and CEO change at Krones

The supervisory board of Krones has appointed Thomas Ricker as new CEO as of June 2026 and approved a reorganisation of the executive board structure aimed at achieving the company’s medium-term targets by 2028.

L9 World Label Competition Best of the Best Awards 2025

L9 World Label Competition Best of the Best Awards 2025

The L9 World Label Association has announced the winners of the Best of the Best 2025 competition. An international jury distinguished labels in five main printing technology categories, from flexography to digital printing.

WiAssist app with plasticizing module from Wittmann

WiAssist app with plasticizing module from Wittmann

The Wittmann Group has expanded its WiAssist app with a plasticizing module that calculates the dwell time of the material in the plasticizing unit and facilitates the selection of screw diameter and injection process parameters.

GreenDot increases LDPE recycling capacity with entry into the French market

GreenDot increases LDPE recycling capacity with entry into the French market

GreenDot has integrated the French RG Group, adding two mechanical recycling plants for LDPE film and expanding its operational presence in Europe. This step strengthens the recyclate base for converters and brand owners and supports the achievement of recycled content targets in packaging.

Colines and NO.EL at ProPak Vietnam 2026

Colines and NO.EL at ProPak Vietnam 2026

Colines and NO.EL announce their participation in ProPak Vietnam 2026, one of the key events for the processing and packaging industry in Vietnam and Indochina.

Extended native SolidWorks library for tools and moulds

Extended native SolidWorks library for tools and moulds

HASCO has released an extended native SolidWorks library covering a wider range of standard elements for tool and mould construction. The update is intended to streamline the design of prototypes and production moulds directly in the CAD environment.

Haitian International increases revenue by 10% in 2025

Haitian International increases revenue by 10% in 2025

Haitian International, one of the largest manufacturers of plastic injection molding machines, recorded a 10% revenue increase in 2025 to RMB 17.73 billion and a 7.2% rise in profit attributable to shareholders to RMB 3.30 billion.