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US blow moulding machinery manufacturer Uniloy, which also has an Italian subsidiary in Magenta, near Milan, has in recent days appointed Chuck Flammer as its new Vice President of Machine Sales. In this role, he will be responsible for supporting the US and Canadian markets and for helping to...

The Austrian Wittmann Group is restructuring its management. The business divisions Injection Molding Machines – Wittmann Battenfeld, based in Kottingbrunn – and Automation and Auxiliary Equipment – Wittmann Technology, based in Vienna – will be consolidated under...

Comerio Ercole, the Busto Arsizio (Varese)-based manufacturer of machinery and plants for plastics and rubber processing, was one of the key players in the 13th edition of the Impresa Ambiente Award, a major national recognition dedicated to sustainable innovation promoted by the...

Stefan Schönegger has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of ABB Machine Automation (B&R). Holding a degree in Electronics & Business from the University of Applied Sciences Vienna and a postgraduate diploma in Renewable Energy Systems from the...

Sealed Air Corporation, leading global provider of food and protective packaging solutions, announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition by funds affiliated with CD&R (Clayton, Dubilier & Rice). Sealed Air is now a privately held company, and its shares have...

Active worldwide in the development of advanced mechatronic solutions for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and packaging sectors, Mech-I-Tronic group has strengthened its growth strategy in the pharmaceutical packaging sector through the acquisition of Rotzinger PharmaPack...

From next May, Syensqo’s plant in Spinetta Marengo (Alessandria, Italy) will come under the direction of Miriam Arca, who will become the first woman to lead the production site. Federico Frosini, the current director, will simultaneously step down from the role to pursue new career opportunities...

The Presidential and Nomination Committee of OMV Aktiengesellschaft decided to propose Emma Delaney to the plenary of the Supervisory Board for appointment as Chairwoman of the Executive Board and CEO, as of 1 September 2026, succeeding Alfred Stern. The term of the mandate is to be three years

With a new manufacturing facility in San Felice sul Panaro (Modena, Italy), Piovan Group is strengthening its presence in Emilia-Romagna and taking a further step forward in the growth trajectory of its Food & Powders division, confirming its positioning in a highly specialised technological market...

NextChem, a Maire group company, has opened a new office in Beijing, further strengthening the group’s presence in China, which dates back to 1994 through Tecnimont (Integrated E&C Solutions division), and reaffirming its long-term commitment to the Chinese market and, more broadly, to...

With the rebranding of its former sales partner Roegele as Engel Spain, injection moulding machine manufacturer Engel is expanding its direct presence in the Spanish market. Since 1 April, the company has been represented in Spain by its own subsidiary. For local plastics processors, this...

OMV and XRG, Adnoc’s international investment arm, announced the successful formation of Borouge Group International, the fourth-largest polyolefins producer with premium products, pioneering technology and a global footprint. Borouge International has been formed by the combination of Borouge Plc and Borealis...

Syensqo announced the appointment of two new members to its Executive Leadership Team (ELT), together with a new Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, further strengthening the company’s focus on accelerating growth and driving a high-performance culture. These appointments mark an...

Effective 1 April, Thomas Herrmann will transfer leadership of the management board to the current Chief Sales Officer, André Deponte. Herrmann will remain on the management board, focusing on driving the company’s innovation strategy. André Deponte has held key leadership roles within the company since...

Haitian International, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of plastic injection molding machines, reported continued growth for the financial year 2025. Revenue increased by 10% to 2.235 million euros (17,733.2 million RMB), while profit attributable to shareholders rose by 7.2% to 416 million euros...

In line with the full-year forecasts published towards the end of last year, the Amaplast Study Center - a trade association affiliated with Confindustria that brings together over 170 manufacturers - estimates that the Italian industry of machinery, equipment, and moulds for plastics and rubber closed the year 2025 with...

Biesse continues to expand its global presence with the recent opening of a subsidiary in Mexico, a strategic investment aimed at strengthening the group’s direct presence in the Latin American market, where the company has already been operating through its branch in Brazil. This investment marks a...

EUPC (European Plastics Converters) has expressed concern over the energy crisis and the geopolitical tensions that are putting pressure on the European plastics supply chain. In a statement, the European association of plastics converters pointed out that the current escalation of geopolitical tensions in...

In 2025, Basf in Italy generated sales of 1,743.44 million euros, confirming the Group’s ability to maintain solidity and resilience in one of the most complex years in recent times from both a geopolitical and an economic standpoint. Financial year 2025 was in fact marked by a particularly...

Union Officine Meccaniche has opened new offices in Mexico, an initiative through which the company aims to strengthen its direct presence in what is regarded as one of the most dynamic markets with the strongest growth potential. The move is being presented with the backing of the entire group...