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SI Group awarded EcoVadis Silver rating 2026

SI Group awarded EcoVadis Silver rating 2026

In 2026, SI Group received a Silver rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the 85th percentile of companies assessed globally and improving on its 2025 Bronze rating. The recognition reflects the progress outlined in the company's ESG report.

Wacker increases silicone emulsion production capacity in India

Wacker increases silicone emulsion production capacity in India

Wacker has commissioned a new silicone emulsion production complex at its Panagarh site in India. The investment significantly increases capacity and covers the manufacture of GMP-certified silicone emulsions for the cosmetics and personal care industries.

Krones increases revenue, EBITDA margin and dividend for 2025

Krones increases revenue, EBITDA margin and dividend for 2025

In 2025, Krones maintained stable, profitable growth, increasing revenue to EUR 5.66 billion, improving the EBITDA margin to 10.6% and raising the proposed dividend to EUR 2.80 per share. The company also reaffirmed its ambitious target of climate neutrality by 2040.

Milar awarded the title Distributor of the Year 2025

Milar awarded the title Distributor of the Year 2025

Milar, part of the Biesterfeld Group, has been awarded the title Distributor of the Year 2025 by IPS Adhesives for developing the Polish market for Scigrip structural adhesives and supporting industrial customers.

New executive board structure and CEO change at Krones

New executive board structure and CEO change at Krones

The supervisory board of Krones has appointed Thomas Ricker as new CEO as of June 2026 and approved a reorganisation of the executive board structure aimed at achieving the company’s medium-term targets by 2028.

Haitian International increases revenue by 10% in 2025

Haitian International increases revenue by 10% in 2025

Haitian International, one of the largest manufacturers of plastic injection molding machines, recorded a 10% revenue increase in 2025 to RMB 17.73 billion and a 7.2% rise in profit attributable to shareholders to RMB 3.30 billion.

KraussMaffei Extrusion reviews Tire Technology Expo 2026

KraussMaffei Extrusion reviews Tire Technology Expo 2026

After three days at Tire Technology Expo 2026 in Hanover, KraussMaffei Extrusion reports strong interest in technologies for precise and efficient extrusion of tire components and a growing importance of modernizing existing lines.