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Kraiburg TPE again awarded top EcoVadis Gold rating

Kraiburg TPE again awarded top EcoVadis Gold rating

Kraiburg TPE has received the EcoVadis Gold medal for sustainability for the second time in a row, covering all of the company’s sites worldwide. The company improved its results in all four assessment areas and ranks among the top 2% of rated companies.

Finat European Label Forum 2026: network as a competitive edge

Finat European Label Forum 2026: network as a competitive edge

From 27–29 May 2026, the Finat European Label Forum 2026 will bring together owners and managers of label printing companies and technology suppliers, focusing on knowledge exchange, market analysis and network building in the label industry.

Alujain and Beaulieu plan joint venture in fibre production

Alujain and Beaulieu plan joint venture in fibre production

Alujain Corporation and Beaulieu International Group have signed a memorandum for the creation of a joint venture in Saudi Arabia, focused on local production of synthetic fibres and non-wovens and on developing GEONATPET operations in Yanbu.

New management of Grupa Azoty announces deep restructuring

New management of Grupa Azoty announces deep restructuring

The Supervisory Board of Grupa Azoty has appointed a new Management Board for the 13th term, entrusting the positions of president and vice presidents to managers experienced in transforming large organisations. The new management announces deep restructuring and a focus on key business segments.

Haidlmair strengthens its portfolio by acquiring TFM

Haidlmair strengthens its portfolio by acquiring TFM

Haidlmair, a manufacturer of high-performance injection moulds, is acquiring TFM from Traun, Upper Austria. The transaction expands the group’s portfolio with smaller injection moulds up to 5 tonnes and increases vertical integration in production.

New president of the Polish Association of Tire Recyclers

New president of the Polish Association of Tire Recyclers

The Polish Association of Tire Recyclers has elected a new president. The position was taken over by Andrzej Kubik, long associated with the tire and plastics recycling sector, who announces strengthening the recyclers' voice in regulatory discussions.

New managing director at Arburg UK

New managing director at Arburg UK

Following the retirement of Colin Tirel, on 1 December 2025 Steve Thomson, who has worked in the plastics industry since 1991, became managing director of Arburg Ltd. in Warwick. The new head is to support the development of the company's activities in the UK and Irish markets.

Masterbatch extrusion: AF-Color commissions modified FED 26 MTS line

Masterbatch extrusion: AF-Color commissions modified FED 26 MTS line

AF-Color, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, has commissioned a modified FED 26 MTS extrusion line in cooperation with Feddem for the development and small-scale production of colour and additive masterbatches. In parallel, the existing FED 43 MTS line was upgraded to ensure process comparability.

New Managing Director for Arburg Belgium

New Managing Director for Arburg Belgium

As of 1 January 2026, Ben Mechelmans becomes managing director of the Belgian company Arburg N.V. His goal is to further strengthen the company's market position, with a focus on automation, turnkey solutions and digitalisation.