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Germany’s mouldmaking industry is navigating turbulent times and ongoing change, making it essential for companies to adapt their operations to meet evolving market demands.
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ENGEL expands market share amid global uncertainty
The globally operating ENGEL Group has closed the 2024/25 financial year with a turnover of approximately EUR 1.5 billion. Despite a continued decline in market conditions, the injection moulding machine manufacturer held its ground against European competitors.
Kistler and Keller Pressure strengthen their partnership in China
The Kistler Group and Keller Pressure, both headquartered in Winterthur, have signed an agreement that affirms their shared intention to continue expanding their strategic partnership, to strengthen synergies, and adopt a targeted approach to the ongoing development of the Chinese market.
MAAG Group to acquire Sikora AG
MAAG Group is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sikora AG, a recognized leader in measuring and control technologies. This acquisition accelerates MAAG’s innovation capabilities in machine learning, industrial IoT, and AI-driven technologies.
Moretto: innovation and avant-garde technology at Plastpol
Specialized in the design and production of automations for the plastics processing industry, Moretto will present at the show the whole range of solutions developed to ensure energy efficiency and high performance.
Berry Global and Nestlé Purina PetCare launch 100% recycled content treat canisters
The new canisters, which will be available across the U.S. this summer, will be widely recyclable and made of 100% mechanically recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate).
Great interest for 30th Fakuma
Fakuma 2026 will be an anniversary event, and it’s already arousing great interest a year and a half in advance: two thirds of all available booth floor space has already been reserved for the 30th international trade fair for plastics processing.
Borealis introduces renewables-based polymer grade for footwear midsoles
Borealis launches renewables-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) solution developed specifically for footwear midsole applications.
Aroma protection with a clear conscience: Are your coffee packages green enough?
With its sustainable packaging innovations, Südpack continues to set new benchmarks in this market. The film manufacturer has also developed recyclable mono-material solutions for packaging coffee beans and ground coffee - offering an alternative to conventional PET/aluminum/PE composites.
Rigid polyolefins recycling market hits standstill
Fast-paced growth of high-density polyethylene and polypropylene recycling came to a halt, with capacities plateauing in 2023. This finding is highlighted in the latest report released by Plastics Recyclers Europe in collaboration with ICIS, providing detailed data on production, collection, and recycling for the EU 27+3 region.
The situation in Poland’s PP market - decline in demand, stagnation, and price forecasts
The polypropylene market in Poland has been showing signs of poor activity for an extended period. Market participants point to a decline in orders for finished products, stagnation in the automotive industry in Europe, as well as overall economic slowdown.
Inauguration of new specialty chemicals laboratory in Shanghai
Perstorp and BRB inaugurated a new innovation hub in Shanghai, China. This advanced laboratory opened on April 17th and will support growth in the region by increasing technical support for customers with a specific focus on the Asian market.
