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Automation Systems, a company indirectly owned by the Investindustrial fund and managed independently, signed an agreement for the acquisition of 58.35% of the share capital of Piovan from Pentafin through the purchase of 31,275,541 ordinary shares at a total price of approximately 438 million euros...

Gefran entered into an agreement with the current CEO, Marcello Perini, including the commitment to keep the manager at the helm of Gefran in the role of CEO until the approval of the 2028 financial statements. Perini agreed to continue to contribute to the leadership of the company at least until the agreed date...

Bethesher Industrial Supplies (BIS) is the new agent in the Philippines for Amut's entire portfolio. The company is a leading local supplier of packaging machinery, especially turnkey injection moulding equipment. Based in Novaliches Quezon City, BIS will market the Italian manufacturer's extrusion and recycling equipment...

CMG Granulators earned Bronze Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance placing the company, with a score of 59/100, in the top 70 globally. EcoVadis rating validates CMG business sustainability commitments and performance. “As part of our commitment to society, our people and the environment, CMG Granulators...

Union strengthens its asset of human resources with two experienced professionals in the extrusion sector: Massimo Gomis and Simone Coccoletti. With many years of experience in OEM companies in the plastics processing sector, both in the technical and service fields, both...

Just one month from contract signing to delivery: Colines quick-delivery policy once again leads to extreme customer satisfaction. This is the case of Interfilms-Novapak Group (Mexico), which signed the order for a 7-layer ALLrollEX 1500mm cast stretch film line just a month ago. It took only....

The inauguration ceremony of the new production plant of IMS Technologies, a global leader in the design and production of high-tech machinery for the converting and packaging sectors, was held in Calcinate, in the province of Bergamo, on 26 June. Paolo Clerici and Stefano Bartolini, IMS Technology...

With extensive experience in the plastics industry, Kirk Winstead is the new President of Tria America. "I am excited to join Tria America, a company I have long admired for its commitment to customers, quality and innovation," said the new President. "The ownership and strong values that...

Altech is the new exclusive agent for Amut recycling plants in Japan. The choice of the Novara-based manufacturer is in line with its strategy of expanding its presence throughout the world, particularly in the Far East, and offering quality service on the spot. Altech has been active in the plastics industry for over...

Part of Gruppo Colines Holding, Elav has always been committed to supporting local talent. As a matter of fact, a group of fourth-year students from Omar Institute (mechatronics sections) visited the company's plant in Cameri (Novara, Italy), where they had the opportunity to learn about...

On Thursday, 6 June 2024, Villa Arconati hosted the annual Members Assembly of Amaplast - the national trade association affiliated with Confindustria representing approximately 170 manufacturers of machinery, equipment, and moulds for plastics and rubber. On this occasion, the association’s leadership was renewed...

Colines keeps strengthening its business by establishing a new prestigious partnership: MAT Techno-Logic is the new company representing the French market. The partnership will start with the joint presence at the upcoming FIP (France Innovation Plasturgie) scheduled in Lyon (France) from 4 to 7 June...

The board of directors of Piovan approved the consolidated financial results for the first quarter 2024. Total revenues in the period amounted to 136 million euros, -3.6% compared to 31 March 2023 while the operating profit amounted to 15.1 million euros, up from 9.6 million euros in the first quarter of 2023...

Mauro Pede, with extensive experience in areas such as process engineering and digital transformation, has joined Campetella Robotic Centre as its new General Manager. This was announced by Elia Campetella and Gaia Campetella, CEO and Marketing Manager of the company, which...

Sacmi closed 2023 with revenues in excess of 2 billion euros (2.036, +12%), the best result in the Group’s history, with net assets at 883 million euros. Employment also grew and now stands at 5,200 people worldwide, +8% compared to 2022. These are the highlights from the...

Piovan Group, world leader in the design and manufacture of process automation systems for resin and food applications, announced a significant transition in its leadership as a long-term employee step into the role of CEO, while a seasoned executive retires after thirty-six years of dedicated service. After...

For RadiciGroup the NPE trade fair (Orlando, Florida, 6-10 May) is an important platform for strengthening and expanding the collaborations in the polymeric material value chain in North America, focusing on innovative and sustainable proposals that cater in particular for the automotive sector, but also increasingly for...

The Italian manufacturer Previero is preparing to achieve certification for gender equality in the company. The company is currently preparing the necessary documentation to obtain the certificate. The process will confirm Previero's commitment to promoting an inclusive and diverse working environment...

Versalis, Eni's chemical company, announced the closing completion of the acquisition of 100% of Tecnofilm, a specialist company operating in the compounding sector following the approval of the competent authorities. Tecnofilm, a family-owned company based in the Marche, manufactures functionalised...

With a technical and commercial track record spanning over 30 years of in the field of extrusion, injection and blow molding, Yuri Agaiep is the new sales and product manager of Syncro Group with the task of consolidating the market of the group’s companies...