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KHS publishes 2024 sustainability report

KHS publishes 2024 sustainability report

KHS GmbH has restructured its voluntary reporting process. The systems provider for the filling and packaging industry has now brought its sustainability report further into line with the EU reporting standard and is disclosing additional non-financial KPIs.

ENGEL acquires long-standing partner Roegele: Establishment of ENGEL Spain

ENGEL acquires long-standing partner Roegele: Establishment of ENGEL Spain

ENGEL is continuing to advance its internationalisation strategy and, as of 1 April 2026, will acquire its long-standing sales partner Roegele in Spain. This move strengthens ENGEL’s presence in the south-western European market and marks the establishment of a new subsidiary: ENGEL Spain.

Evosys Laser celebrates 10th anniversary

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

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

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.

Bob Williamson receives Tool Construction and Mould Making Honorary Medal

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

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.