Orthomol relies on high-tech & r-PET with solutions from Greiner Packaging
Sustainability as a shared goal: Orthomol is using recycled PET in its vials and plans to further increase this share in the coming years.
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Positive signals from the foreign market - a look back at Chinaplas 2025
From April 15 to 18, Chinaplas in Shenzhen once again opened its doors to national and international trade fair visitors. Together with its representative Trillion Machinery, BOY demonstrated two practical applications on a BOY 22 A PRO and on the particularly compact BOY XS E.
Evosys Laser celebrates 10th anniversary
Evosys Laser GmbH proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary as a leading company in laser plastic welding joining technology. Under the creative artificial word “Evosys”, a combination of “Evolution” and “Systems”, the search for the perfect identity that has characterized the company since its foundation began in 2015.
Close cooperation between KHS and Husky Technologies
KHS has set an impressive new benchmark by engineering one of the world’s lightest PET bottles for still beverages to date. Under the working title of Factor 101 a container has been produced that uses just 5.89 grams of material to hold 591 milliliters of product.
K, interpack and drupa on Expansion Path in the Middle East
The industry's leading trade fairs, K, interpack and drupa, are further expanding their international reach by jointly entering the Saudi Arabian market. This step is made possible by the expanded partnership between Messe Düsseldorf and the Riyadh Exhibition Company.
PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber portfolio approaching +400 granted patents
Since the start of 2025, PulPac’s patent portfolio has expanded significantly and now includes 67 patent families with nearly +400 granted patents across 58 countries, covering various aspects of the Dry Molded Fiber technology.
Bob Williamson receives Tool Construction and Mould Making Honorary Medal
The Tool Construction and Mould Making Honorary Medal has been awarded to industry pioneers and visionaries since the very first Moulding Expo, recognising those who are paving the way with their innovative approach. This year’s recipient during the ceremony on 7 May 2025 was Bob Williamson.
Current situation on the PE market in Poland
In Poland, participants in the polyethylene market hope for a demand recovery in the second week of the month after a weak start in May. Producers of finished goods were hoping for a decrease in material costs, which prompted them to take active steps in the first working week of the month.
Delta Tecnic develops a pigment combination capable of passing the CSTB certification
The company offers stable, sustainable coloring solutions adapted to industrial processes in the window and door profiling sector.
Setting course for the future: new CEO at Südpack
Thorsten Seehars has been appointed as the new CEO of Südpack. He succeeds Erik Bouts, who successfully led the company over the past six years and is stepping down to begin his well-deserved retirement
HascoTalks - perspectives for mouldmaking
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.
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.
