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KraussMaffei debuts redesigned all-electric PX at K 2025

KraussMaffei debuts redesigned all-electric PX at K 2025

KraussMaffei has overhauled its all-electric PX injection molding series, citing a 20 percent smaller footprint and around 20 percent lower energy use. The range spans 800 to 2,000 kN and introduces the web-based MC7 control, updated drive and temperature control options, and a new hot runner controller.

KHS receives EcoVadis platinum, advances ESG reporting

KHS receives EcoVadis platinum, advances ESG reporting

KHS GmbH has received a platinum medal from EcoVadis with 86 out of 100 points, placing the company in the top 1% of more than 150,000 rated firms. The supplier also achieved a leader rating on the carbon scorecard and is aligning its voluntary reporting with CSRD requirements.

Gollmer Formen debuts at K show 2025 with turnkey offer

Gollmer Formen debuts at K show 2025 with turnkey offer

Gollmer Formen GmbH will exhibit at the K trade fair for the first time, presenting global project planning and procurement services for injection moulds and turnkey systems developed with Haitian International Germany.

Oerlikon Textile opens crimper repair workshop in Charlotte

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.

Lesbats optimises material logistics with Toploader systems

Lesbats optimises material logistics with Toploader systems

Lesbats Scieries d'Aquitaine has implemented four Vecoplan Toploader systems for storage and in-plant conveying of chips, bark, and sawdust. The solution feeds the pellet line and the boiler house, stabilizing material flow and reducing dust thanks to enclosed conveyors.

MAS at K 2025

MAS at K 2025

MAS will present an expanded portfolio for plastics recycling and compounding at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, including its conical co-rotating twin-screw platform, the Mas 110 extruder, PET recycling solutions and the DRD dry cleaning system.

Greater efficiency and precision by using the right thermal insulating sheet

Greater efficiency and precision by using the right thermal insulating sheet

Keeping the temperature balance of an injection moulding tool constant is of elementary importance for efficient and resource-saving production. Many factors can influence the parameters in an injection moulding cycle: the ambient temperature in the production rooms, the humidity and the temperature of the injection moulding machine.