Italian news

  • 06 November 2024

    Women In Plastics Italy becomes an association

    Women in Plastics Italy (WIP-IT) is a new association that brings together working women who - in various roles and with different skills - operate in the plastics sector. After an initial year of informal activities in which the foundations were laid for this new endeavour, now the association has been formally established...
  • 30 October 2024

    In Oldrati the gender equality is certified

    The manufacturer of technical solutions in rubber, silicone, and plastic, Oldrarti Group, has obtained the UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification for gender equality in the workplace. This certification, valid for three years and subject to annual audits, attests to the company’s commitment to promoting an...
  • 30 October 2024

    Coim among the top 100 of Made in Italy

    Specialised in the production of chemical specialties, polyesters, polyols, polyurethanes, and special resins for the creation of composite materials and coatings, Coim has been included among the 100 excellence brands of Made in Italy in a multi-sectoral research study conducted on the landscape of Italian companies by...
  • 23 October 2024

    Cannon acquires Polytec EMC Engineering and grows in PUR

    Cannon Group announced the acquisition of Polytec EMC Engineering, based in Marchtrenk, Austria, from PUR Holding, as part of its strategic strengthening of Cannon Afros in the PUR-based elastomer business. The deal enriches Cannon Afros’ current portfolio with...
  • 23 October 2024

    Double ESG award to Comerio Ercole

    Comerio Ercole recently received the TOP 100 ESG Excellence and TOP 75 ESG Performance Governance from Sustainability Awards at the headquarters of Borsa Italiana. “This award also reaffirms our purpose and encourages us to continue to drive positive...
  • 10 October 2024

    Antony Michael Caprioli appointed CEO of Macchi

    The manufacturer of blown film extrusion lines and plants Macchi announced the appointment of Antony Michael Caprioli as the company's Chief Executive Officer. With the expertise, commitment, and strategic vision of the manager, alongside the steadfast guidance of the Macchi family, the company...
  • 09 October 2024

    Innovation and geopolitical issues at the heart of IMG's R-Evolution Days

    The R-Evolution Days were held on 3 and 4 October at IMG's headquarters in Capriano del Colle (Brescia) organised by the manufacturer of rubber moulding presses to offer an opportunity to think about the hottest technological topics in a changing world, from virtual reality to artificial intelligence and the metaverse, as well as...
  • 09 October 2024

    CMG is a winning enterprise

    CMG Granulators has been selected as part of the fifth edition of Imprese Vincenti (Winning Enterprises), a program designed and promoted by Intesa San Paolo banking group that rewards Italian business excellence. The Italian company was selected on the basis of indicators related to contribution to...
  • 02 October 2024

    Gefit's above-average sustainability

    The Sustainability Assessment and Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) completed by Gefit in recent days confirms that the Italian company's performance in this area is excellent. With a “'MS” rating of B and a sustainability score of 81%, the company is above the industry average (59%) and the national average (55%)...
  • 25 September 2024

    Colines grows in Eastern Europe

    Colines group has further strengthened its leadership position in the European market for plastic film extrusion lines. This thanks also to the supply of two 9-layer, 3,000 mm (6-up) ALLrollEX lines to the prestigious Romanian client Teraplast, for the production of stretch film. Both lines...
  • 25 September 2024

    Alberto Colnago joins In.Pack Machinery as Sales Manager

    In.Pack Machinery, a company based in Legnano (Milan) that manufactures packaging machines and heat-sealers and owns brands such as Amutec, Mobert, Scae Europe and Karlville Swiss, has a new Sales Manager. His name is Alberto Colnago and he has over 15 years of experience in the...
  • 25 September 2024

    New Sales Area Manager for KraussMaffei Group Italy

    Luigi Tondi has joined KraussMaffei Group Italy as Sales Area Manager. In this role, he will be responsible for developing the customer base and supporting partners in defining their investments and identifying innovative and sustainable solutions for their business...
  • 25 September 2024

    Paolo Radici passed away

    Paolo Radici has died in Brescia. He was 77 years old and, together with his brothers Angelo and Maurizio, headed RadiciGroup, the family business active worldwide in the production of engineering polymers and high-performance chemical intermediates for a wide range of applications...
  • 18 September 2024

    Previero acquires Parini

    Previero, an Italian leading player in the design and manufacturing of plastic recycling solutions, acquired Parini, founded in 1985 in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and specialized in the development and production of equipment for the mechanical separation of waste into various types, such as...
  • 18 September 2024

    Eni reorganisation also affects Versalis

    Also Versalis is involved by the Eni's new corporate organisation, approved by the Board of Directors, to fully unlock the value of the satellite companies, to further strengthen the operational excellence of the new and traditional businesses, and to accelerate and complete the industrial transformation of...
  • 11 September 2024

    HT-Cooling joins the Galletti Group

    HT-Cooling, a specialist in the design, manufacture, and installation of industrial cooling systems, has officially joined the Galletti Group, an international leader in the HVAC sector. This strategic acquisition not only broadens the Galletti Group’s offering but also opens new...
  • 11 September 2024

    New Regional Manager Europe for LK IMM

    Since last July, Stefano Riva has been the new Regional Manager Europe for Hong Kong-based injection moulding machine manufacturer LK IMM, working from the company's multinational European headquarters in Travagliato (Brescia, Italy). Riva comes from Negri Bossi, where he gained...