Marketing

Despite general beliefs that the slumping economy would bring harshness and challenges to the industry, Chinaplas 2016 achieved remarkable results beyond all expectations. Both exhibitors and visitors were engaged fully at the fairground amid an active and dynamic business atmosphere. With infinite business opportunities, the 30th Chinaplas...

The results of the 2015-2016 financial year, presented during a press conference on 10 May, contain very positive signs for SMC Italia. The company, a manufacturer of pneumatic and electronic components for industrial automation, recorded a turnover in excess of 111 million euros, which represents a 9% increase in sales in Italy...

The European Polymer Conference (Eupoc) 2016 of the European Polymer Federation (EPF) on “Block Copolymers for Nanotechnology Applications” was held in Gargnano (Brescia, Italy) on the last May 22-26. The conference was organised by president of AIM Michele Laus (University of Piemonte Orientale, Italy) and...

KraussMaffei Corporation, the US subsidiary of the KraussMaffei Group with headquarters in Florence, Kentucky, celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 18 and 19 with more than 400 customers. The company has grown continuously since it was founded in 1966 and has established itself as a leading provider of machinery for plastics and rubber…

On May 25, Frigosystem announced that TCU - the Frigosystem group’s company dedicated to the production of temperature control units - has recently moved from the Pedrengo site (close to Bergamo) to Caronno Pertusella, the headquarters of the group sited in the North of Milan (Italy). TCU moves and increments its production space by 1000 square…

After the first stage on April 21 in Mogliano Veneto (near Treviso, Italy), Axtrolab Way, the itinerant training and communication seminar organised by Arcoplex for its customers, was held on May 19 in Turin at the NH Torino Lingotto Congress hotel. Both dates saw the participation of a number of plastics processors, above all moulders...

The new Saip mould carrying press is 35-t heavy, 5-m wide and 2.5-m high. It has been designed and manufactured exclusively for the Italian company MAP, headquartered in Osio Sotto (Bergamo, Italy), to foam parts for the automotive industry. MAP manufactures body parts with RIM injection technology, textile linings as well as...

With immediate effect, Kistler is taking over Schatz in Remscheid (Germany) and its US sales and service company, Schatz Usa, Holly (Michigan). This acquisition gives the Kistler Group new potential applications in quality assurance in industrial manufacturing. The Schatz Group can now market its systems through Kistler's global sales network,…

As part of a synergy enhancement policy aimed at further improving the relationship with its customers, Gaiotto Automation has moved its production, administration and sales operations from Vaiano Cremasco (Cremona, Italy) to Piacenza. This newly inaugurated plant will still produce highly automatic glazing and painting plants and machinery for...

The Dow Chemical Company and Dow Corning Corporation today announced that Robert D. Hansen, chairman, chief executive officer and president, has announced his intention to retire from Dow Corning Corporation upon the completion of Dow’s ownership restructure transaction with Corning, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2016...

Achim Ebel, the former associate and general manager of B+B Anlagenbau has joined Herbold Meckesheim as division manager for washing lines. Ebel has many years of experience in conception, manufacture, supply and operation of plastics recycling lines. He can profit from his knowledge gained in plant engineering and...

Solvay has signed a definitive agreement with Brazilian chemical group Unipar Carbocloro to sell its 70.59% stake in Solvay Indupa. “Solvay’s divestment of Indupa follows our announced early exit of our European PVC joint venture as Solvay is transforming into a specialty chemicals group”, said Vincent De Cuyper...

Smithers Pira published new report which provides an in-depth, long-term assessment of the rapidly evolving market for smart packaging that includes both active and intelligent packaging technologies. The global smart packaging market value is forecast to grow during the five-year period to 2021 at an annual rate of 7.5% to 7.6 billion dollars...

Capvis Equity, a private equity fund advised by Capvis Equity Partners, has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Hennecke from the industrial group Adcuram, its former owner. The transaction is subject to approval from antitrust authorities. For 70 years, Hennecke has been developing, manufacturing, selling and servicing...

Solvay has signed a definitive agreement with Brazilian chemical group Unipar Carbocloro to sell its 70.59% stake in Solvay Indupa. “Solvay’s divestment of Indupa follows our announced early exit of our European PVC joint venture as Solvay is transforming into a specialty chemicals group,” said Vincent De Cuyper...

Borealis and Gazprom signed a memorandum of understanding, which reflects the parties’ interest in evaluating opportunities to develop joint gas chemical projects in Russia. Gazprom is a global energy company focused on geological exploration, production, transportation, storage, processing and sales of gas, gas condensate and...

The owner families and staff of the Engel Group mourn the loss of their senior directors. Irene and Georg Schwarz both passed away within only a few days of each other in late March and early April at ages 86 and 88. For decades, they jointly managed the business and laid the foundation for the extraordinary success of what is today a...

The tenth international Iranplast exhibition, as a key international event in the field of polymer products, kicked off on April 13, bringing together some one thousand Iranian and foreign companies and almost 25,000 visitors. These are the figures of the fair according to the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) organiazer. Also present were...

Biesse Group, a leading manufacturer of machinery for the processing of wood, glass, stone and plastic, held a very successful gala evening on April 16 at its premises in Pesaro. Italian minister for constitutional reforms and relations with parliament Maria Elena Boschi gave a significant speech, calling Biesse Group a prime example of innovation…

The European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association (TEPPFA), is delighted to announce that its Forum 2016 was a great success. The 25th anniversary event took place in Brussels on April 4 and 5. More than 130 stakeholders took part in the forum, which included presentations, panel discussions and debates on subjects which are critical for...