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Tomra introduces 4C optical sorter with dual AI for nuts and IQF

Tomra introduces 4C optical sorter with dual AI for nuts and IQF

Tomra Food has launched the 4C optical sorter for nuts and IQF, combining LUCAi deep learning with machine learning to raise detection accuracy and reduce false rejects. The unit arrives pre-set for integration and targets consistent quality and efficiency.

Harting Americas honors Arburg Inc. for supplier excellence

Harting Americas honors Arburg Inc. for supplier excellence

Arburg Inc. received Harting Americas' Supplier Excellence award during the company's first Supplier Day on 12 August 2025 in Elgin, Illinois. The recognition reflects multi-year cooperation focused on quality, logistics, sustainability and innovation.

Heidelberg’s Speedmaster CX 104 passes 950 installs worldwide

Heidelberg’s Speedmaster CX 104 passes 950 installs worldwide

Heidelberg’s Speedmaster CX 104 has surpassed 950 installations since its 2021 debut, with over 6,100 printing, coating and drying units delivered. Case studies from three regions highlight productivity gains, while a new web configurator supports tailored setups.

Oerlikon Textile opens crimper repair workshop in Charlotte

Oerlikon Textile opens crimper repair workshop in Charlotte

Oerlikon Textile Inc. has launched a crimper repair service at its Charlotte site, the company’s first location worldwide to offer this capability. The workshop focuses on Fleissner and Neumag crimpers, providing complete overhauls with testing and warranty.

MOL Group signs deal for import of Kazakh crude oil

MOL Group signs deal for import of Kazakh crude oil

MOL Group has signed a new agreement with KazMunayGas for the supply of Kazakh crude oil, continuing its strategy to diversify raw material sources for Central and Eastern Europe. This marks another step towards strengthening the region's energy security.

Exolon Group appoints Jan Willem Wieringa as new CEO

Exolon Group appoints Jan Willem Wieringa as new CEO

The Exolon Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jan Willem Wieringa as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 1, 2025. He succeeds Jens Becker, who has successfully led the company in recent years and is now handing over the reins to his successor.

Factory expansion of Nissei’s US subsidiary

Factory expansion of Nissei’s US subsidiary

Nissei Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd., a Japanese company headquartered in Nagano, Japan and led by President Hozumi Yoda, has been strengthening their global production network.

ALPLA invests in HDPE recycling in Brazil

ALPLA invests in HDPE recycling in Brazil

ALPLA secures high-quality resources for the production of sustainable plastic packaging solutions for the South American markets. ALPLArecycling joins the Brazilian HDPE recycling company Clean Bottle and acquires a majority stake in the joint venture. The plant, located in São José dos Pinhais in the state of Paraná has an annual output capacity of 15,000 tonnes of HDPE recycled material (rHDPE).