Biesterfeld takes over distribution of Elastollan TPU in the Nordics
International distributor Biesterfeld is to receive additional distribution mandates for BASF's Elastollan Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers.
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Successful trade fair presence at MECSPE 2025
MECSPE 2025, one of the most important trade fairs for innovations in the manufacturing industry in Italy, took place in Bologna from 5 to 7 March.
Thierry Fabozzi appointed General Manager of Oerlikon HRSflow NA, Italo Bincoletto to become President
Oerlikon HRSflow, a leading manufacturer of hot runner systems, has appointed Thierry Fabozzi as the new General Manager of North America, effective March 2025. In this role, he will report directly to Oerlikon HRSflow CEO Andrea Peruch.
Innovia Films opens new line for sustainable label and packaging films in Germany
Innovia Films, a leading material science pioneer that manufactures BOPP films for labels, graphics, packaging and tobacco, has announced the opening of a new line for specialty films at their Schkopau site near Leipzig in Germany.
Wittmann at the Chinaplas 2025 in Shenzhen
At booth J31 in hall 11, Wittmann Battenfeld China will present to trade visitors ultra-modern machines together with automation and auxiliary equipment for plastics injection molding from April 15 to 18 at the Chinaplas in Shenzhen, the leading plastics trade fair in Asia.
Branch Technology and SABIC collaborate on lightweight 3d-printed panels
SABIC announced today the company’s collaboration with Branch Technology to develop lightweight panels to restore the exterior of the Pathfinder, an early test article for the National Aeronautics & Space Administration space shuttle orbiter.
Nextek and Coveris join forces to revolutionise the mechanical recycling of plastic films
Sustainability technology leader Nextek and flexible packaging expert Coveris today announce a partnership to transform the mechanical recycling of flexible films with a breakthrough innovation - the COtooCLEAN process.
Sidel launches Qual-IS: the intelligent aseptic quality supervisor
Sidel’s Qual-IS is an integrated partner able to drive all aspects of quality control and food safety across aseptic production.
Stronger together: Moulding Expo demonstrating innovative strength
Moulding Expo, which will take place from 6 to 9 May 2025, will provide an extensive overview of the quality of the European tool, pattern and mould making industry, as well as of its suppliers.
MAAG Group spare parts available 24/7 at the click of a button
The myMAAG webshop is a comprehensive tool for ordering spare parts quickly and securely. Since going live at the beginning of 2022, several hundred customers have begun using the platform to efficiently order spare parts.
Expert MouldTemp assistance system from Wittmann tabilizes temperature control
Temperature control has a decisive effect on the quality and efficiency of the injection molding process. This is why electronic temperature monitoring and regulation is becoming more and more significant, since it ensures constancy and reliability of the tempering process.
1,000 Sleevematic labellers built so far
It’s been about 20 years since Krones added the Sleevematic sleeve applicator to its portfolio - and now the company is celebrating a very special milestone: the 1,000th Sleevematic is currently being assembled at Krones’ Neutraubling plant.
