Marketing

  • 13 September 2017

    Davis-Standard acquires Maillefer

    Davis-Standard announced that it has reached agreement to acquire Maillefer International of Vantaa, Finland, and Ecublens, Switzerland. Maillefer is a global leader in wire, cable, pipe and tube production technologies. “Today is an important day for Davis-Standard and Maillefer as we combine two strong brands into a...
  • 13 September 2017

    In Arburg 63 new trainees and students

    More than ever before: a total of 63 new trainees and students from the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) started their training at Arburg on September 4. Managing partner Renate Keinath welcomed the new members of the Arburg family on behalf of the partners, managing directors and the entire...
  • 06 September 2017

    New R&D centre for Grupa Azoty

    Recently, a cornerstone laying ceremony officially marked the start of construction of Grupa Azoty’s new research and development centre in Tarnów (Poland). The project will allow the company to expand its own research activities as part of the group’s R&D efforts, and is consistent with the group’s strategy to generate and implement…
  • 06 September 2017

    The new operating DowDuPont holding with three divisions

    On September 1 DowDuPont announced the successful completion of the merger of equals between Dow Chemical and DuPont, effective August 31, 2017. The combined entity is operating as a holding company under the name DowDuPont with three divisions - Agriculture, Materials Science and Specialty Products...
  • 05 September 2017

    New segment heads at Covestro

    Covestro has announced managerial changes in its Polyurethanes and Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties segments effective September 1, 2017. Markus Steilemann, who has been Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) with board of management responsibility for innovation, marketing and sales since April 2017, will...
  • 28 July 2017

    Reducing scratches originated during manufacturing and handling processes

    Plastic products are very sensitive to scratches. These scratches have a negative impact on the aesthetics and perceived quality of the product. Moreover, dust and dirt tend to inlay into the scratched surface making it less hygienic. Ampacet’s new Antiscratch 1000617-E masterbatch is designed to enhance the...
  • 26 July 2017

    New vice president of R&D for Europe, Middle East and Africa

    Avery Dennison has further strengthened its research and development capabilities with the hiring of Pascale Wautelet as vice president of R&D - Europe, Middle East and Africa within the company’s Label & Graphic Materials group. Wautelet, who will assume her new role on September 1, will be based at Oegstgeest, The...
  • 26 July 2017

    Foundation stone laid for the new building in Lossburg

    On July 13, 2017, Arburg celebrated the start of groundwork for a new training center at its central location in Lossburg. The new multi-storey building will have 13,700 sqm of usable space and represents an investment for the company of several tens of millions of euros.
  • 26 July 2017

    In China, India and Russia to expand its activities globally

    Moretto, the Italian company leader in automation technology for the plastic processing industry, expands its activities globally with the opening of three new branches in China, India and Russia. Three markets where Moretto’s technology has been protagonist for years through the realisation of several plants and the supply of...
  • 26 July 2017

    Alessandro Paini named general manager of Beverage Division

    Alessandro Paini is the new general manager of Sacmi Beverage, the company division that, since 2009, has covered all areas concerning the design and manufacture of machines and complete plants for beverage packaging. A mechanical engineer - and previously a key figure in a leading international group that designs...
  • 19 July 2017

    New managing director of Wittmann Battenfeld Hungary

    Effective June 2017, Imre Bocskor has been appointed managing director of the Wittmann Group’s sales and service subsidiary in Budaörs, Hungary, which was established in 2015. Imre Bocskor succeeds Zsolt Rapolti who passed away unexpectedly in April of this year. Following his graduation from Budapest Technical University as a...
  • 19 July 2017

    B&R now ABB's centre for machine and factory automation

    B&R is now ABB's global centre for machine and factory automation. Following approval by EU competition authorities, the acquisition of B&R by ABB became legally effective on July 6, 2017. B&R will operate as an independent business unit within the ABB Group's Industrial Automation division. Division president Peter Terwiesch and B…
  • 19 July 2017

    Slightly lower sales revenue, stable sales volume

    Over 3,000 employees worldwide and 2016 sales revenue of 946 million euros: these official figures help illustrate the size of RadiciGroup, a multinational engaged in the chemicals, plastics and synthetic fibres businesses and present in 16 countries, in Europe, Asia, North America and South America, at 33 sites, including sales and production…
  • 19 July 2017

    Quota 1,000 exceeded

    As of 30 June 2017, more than 1,000 companies have confirmed their participation in Plast 2018, the international exhibition for the plastics and rubber industries that will take place in Milan from May 29 to June 1, 2018. “With just under a year to go, nearly 90% of the available space has been reserved...
  • 12 July 2017

    Bluestar Silicones becomes Elkem Silicones

    Elkem has announced the integration of two Chinese entities into the Elkem group, as well as the renaming of Bluestar Silicones to Elkem Silicones. As part of Elkem’s growth strategy the company has assumed responsibility for Bluestar Xinghuo Silicones and Yongdeng Silicon Materials and integrating them into the Elkem group. The two...
  • 12 July 2017

    Henkel acquires Sonderhoff Group

    With the successful closing of the acquisitions of the Sonderhoff Group, Henkel strengthens its adhesive technologies business and complements its technology portfolio. The Sonderhoff Group, headquartered in Cologne, Germany, is a leading manufacturer of innovative foamed-in-place gasketing solutions and has broad expertise in...
  • 12 July 2017

    Open house and gala dinner for Mast's 50 years

    The manufacturer of screws and barrels celebrated its fiftieth anniversary at its facility in Cagno (near Como), on Friday July 7. The date chosen for the event was no coincidence: July 7 was the birthday of the late Marino Arioli, the father of the current directors, Carlo and Marco, who spoke about him during the evening. What's more...
  • 05 July 2017

    Siglo became Dafa Italia

    On July 1st, Siglo, an Italian manufacturer of bonding and sealing solutions, changed its name to Dafa Italia, thereby putting the final touch to its takeover, last year, by the Danish group Dafa. The new name has been chosen in order to be in line with the names of group’s other...
  • 05 July 2017

    Targeting Australia and New Zealand

    The expansion of Union’s sales network continues. After the agreements sealed in India and Russia in the previous months, the manufacturer based in San Vittore Olona signed another contract with Objective 3D, which the company will rely on for commercial representation as well as after-sales technical assistance in Australia and New Zealand. In...
  • 05 July 2017

    New headquarters in North America

    As part of an investment programme in North America, Negri Bossi has started the construction of a new facility located in Plymouth Township, Michigan. The new 3,345 square meters large facility should be completed by January 2018 and will comprise a demonstration and training area with five injection moulding machines up to...