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B&R is now ABB's global centre for machine and factory automation. Following approval by EU competition authorities, the acquisition of B&R by ABB became legally effective on July 6, 2017. B&R will operate as an independent business unit within the ABB Group's Industrial Automation division. Division president Peter Terwiesch and B…

Over 3,000 employees worldwide and 2016 sales revenue of 946 million euros: these official figures help illustrate the size of RadiciGroup, a multinational engaged in the chemicals, plastics and synthetic fibres businesses and present in 16 countries, in Europe, Asia, North America and South America, at 33 sites, including sales and production…

As of 30 June 2017, more than 1,000 companies have confirmed their participation in Plast 2018, the international exhibition for the plastics and rubber industries that will take place in Milan from May 29 to June 1, 2018. “With just under a year to go, nearly 90% of the available space has been reserved...

Elkem has announced the integration of two Chinese entities into the Elkem group, as well as the renaming of Bluestar Silicones to Elkem Silicones. As part of Elkem’s growth strategy the company has assumed responsibility for Bluestar Xinghuo Silicones and Yongdeng Silicon Materials and integrating them into the Elkem group. The two...

With the successful closing of the acquisitions of the Sonderhoff Group, Henkel strengthens its adhesive technologies business and complements its technology portfolio. The Sonderhoff Group, headquartered in Cologne, Germany, is a leading manufacturer of innovative foamed-in-place gasketing solutions and has broad expertise in...

The manufacturer of screws and barrels celebrated its fiftieth anniversary at its facility in Cagno (near Como), on Friday July 7. The date chosen for the event was no coincidence: July 7 was the birthday of the late Marino Arioli, the father of the current directors, Carlo and Marco, who spoke about him during the evening. What's more...

On July 1st, Siglo, an Italian manufacturer of bonding and sealing solutions, changed its name to Dafa Italia, thereby putting the final touch to its takeover, last year, by the Danish group Dafa. The new name has been chosen in order to be in line with the names of group’s other...

The expansion of Union’s sales network continues. After the agreements sealed in India and Russia in the previous months, the manufacturer based in San Vittore Olona signed another contract with Objective 3D, which the company will rely on for commercial representation as well as after-sales technical assistance in Australia and New Zealand. In...

As part of an investment programme in North America, Negri Bossi has started the construction of a new facility located in Plymouth Township, Michigan. The new 3,345 square meters large facility should be completed by January 2018 and will comprise a demonstration and training area with five injection moulding machines up to...

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...