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Since June 2017, Control Techniques (Nidec Corporation) has enhanced its range of Unidrive M general purpose variable speed drives. The range now offers much improved setup and installation methods. Parameter settings on the drives are more accessible; users will now find information relating to each parameter on the front of the unit, while the…

Positive results across all business sectors. The increasing specific weight of the Italian market “reflects a significant rise in investment within the industry” stated Paolo Mongardi, president of Sacmi Imola, during the presentation of the Group's consolidated financial statement at the recent shareholders’ meeting. With revenues from sales and…

European Bioplastics (Eubp), the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry in Europe, has elected a new board on June 21 to serve a two-year term. In a clear vote of confidence, the general assembly of Eubp affirmed the strategic direction set by the previous board and re-elected François de Bie as chairman of the board…

Stratasys, the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, and Boom Supersonic announced a significant technical partnership to bring the commercial airline industry one step closer towards routine supersonic travel. Aimed at shaping the future of high-speed aviation, this three-year agreement was signed to help Boom accelerate...

The Amaplast (the Italian trade association of 160 manufacturers of plastics and rubber pro-cessing machinery and moulds, previously known as Assocomaplast) Study Centre has analysed foreign trade data published by Istat regarding the first quarter of the current year. Compared to the same period in 2016, imports have increased by...

On June 21, 2017, Autodesk announced that its board of directors has appointed Andrew Anagnost, current interim co-chief executive officer and chief marketing officer, as the company’s new president and CEO, effective immediately. He will also join Autodesk’s board of directors. “The board and I are delighted that Andrew will lead Autodesk into...

The new Materia range of machining centres from Biesse, designed for the machining of thermoformed plastics, composites and aluminium, offers a vast selection of technologies for the processing of complex components because of their shape, size or the type of the material processed...

The global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, Trinseo, and API Applicazioni Plastiche Industriali have signed a definitive agreement for Trinseo to acquire API. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2017, following customary closing conditions. Trinseo is funding…

By opening the new Spare Parts Centre in Beijing, Bandera has strengthened the existing technical and commercial cooperation with Nanjing Yangzi Plastic & Chemical Company in the field of extrusion of blown film for industrial sacks. The new structure will ensure the immediate and direct availability of spares in China as well as in the other…

ElitePlus++ Business Services (EPBS) and Chemicals & Petrochemicals Manufacturer’s Association (CPMA) will organize the fifth injection, blow, roto and PET moulding international summit on July 6 and 7 in Mumbai. World leaders in the industry delivering keynote speeches and international speakers and industry veterans shall update on...

The Italian GualapackGroup has recently announced the acquisition of the Mexican converter Excel Nobleza. The GualapackGroup will be leading the company into new business ventures in partnership with the Herrero Family, its original founder, which will remain in the management of the company...

The annual member assembly of Assocomaplast - Italian trade association of 160 manufacturers of plastics and rubber processing machinery and moulds within Confindustria - took place on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Villa Cagnola in Gazzada Schianno (province of Varese)...

On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, the member assembly of the Italian trade association of manufacturers of plastics and rubber processing machinery and moulds approved the proposal to change the name of the association from Assocomaplast to Amaplast. As emphasized by the association president, Alessandro Grassi, “in a logic of renewal...

Troostwijk Auctions organises the online Tender Sale and Auction of the complete high tech film and foil production lines, due to the bankruptcy of Logo High Tech Film GmbH - Weil am Rhein (Germany). The former foil/film producer developed and manufactured high-quality specialty films from selected...

Daniele Ferrari, CEO of Versalis (Eni), has been elected president of PlasticsEurope, succeeding Patrick Thomas, CEO of Covestro, who held this office since 2011. Ferrari was elected by PlasticsEurope’s general assembly, on June 1 in Madrid. Daniele Ferrari paid tribute to his predecessor, praising his efficient and effective...

The historic Palazzo Feltrinelli, overlooking Lake Garda in Gargnano (province of Brescia), was the setting for the 2017 Eupoc (European Polymer Conference) “Polymers and additive manufacturing: from fundamentals to applications” that took place on May 21-25. Among the featured speakers were Jean-François Gerard (Insa Lyon, Cnrs), president of...

On June 1 and 2, EuPC (the European plastics converters association) and Anaip (the Spanish plastics association) staged together the EuPC Annual Meeting in Madrid. During the conference under the title “A circular future with plastics”, EuPC’s general assembly passed two resolutions on the launch of new European industry platforms...

On June 9 and 10 this year, IMG, Italian rubber injection moulding machine manufacturer and also distributor, in Italy, of Haitian and Zhafir plastic injection moulding machines, will be throwing open the doors of its headquarters in Capriano del Colle, in the Italian province of Brescia, to inaugurate new facilities to be given over to...

CEO Patrick Thomas has confirmed to the supervisory board of Covestro that he will complete his contract as expected on September 30, 2018. The supervisory board has therefore decided on the succession of Patrick Thomas as chairman of the board of management in today’s meeting...

Following four years of record-setting sales growth, Sepro Group is announcing a three-phase, 11 million euros expansion plan. In France, the plan will increase production capacity at Sepro’s headquarters facility in La Roche-sur-Yon, and launch a new global training facility nearby. In the US, the plan will add large-robot assembly capabilities…