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The specialty material solutions provider Trinseo announced a series of strategic plans aimed at further optimizing its operations, enhancing cash flow generation and strengthening long-term profitability. Such measures also involve Italy, where the company will permanently close its...

Ineos confirmed its intention to shut two production units in Rheinberg, Germany, with the loss of 175 jobs. The proposed closures are the direct result of crippling energy and carbon costs, and a lack of tariff protection. The intention to close, which has been shared with employees, reflects a...

Jindal Films Europe (JFE) is investing in its Italian operations and will commission a new 10-metre oriented-film line at its Brindisi plant in 2026. The state-of-the-art line – currently under construction at Brückner – marks a significant step forward in capacity, technology and sustainability...

The demand for plastics and rubber machinery from Europe and worldwide has been declining over the last two years. The reason for this was the reluctance of customer industries to make purchases due to uncertainties in the relevant markets, including Europe and Germany...

At K2025, Kautex Maschinenbau has officially signed a contract for another KBB100D with its long-standing US-based customer Radius Packaging. This new order marks the 11th Kautex machine for Radius, underscoring the strength and trust of this enduring partnership...

Three novelties characterise Tria’s participation at K 2025: the new TS Low granulator for the thermoforming sector; a new control panel developed for efficiency and simplicity to support the operator; and a corporate rebranding through which the company renews its identity...

To consolidate its position in the sector of specialities based on polyesters, polyols, polyurethanes and special resins and continue to grow in global markets, Coim has appointed Gabriele Malcangio as new general manager. With a career spanning over twenty years, most of which spent in...

Injection moulding machine manufacturer Engel is further expanding its technological leadership in foaming and, from early October 2025, acquires its long-standing partner Trexel, headquartered in Massachusetts, USA. Trexel is globally recognised for the development and commercialisation of MuCell...

On the opening day of K 2025, Plastics Europe unveiled the report Plastics the Fast Facts 2025, which confirms the adverse economic conditions affecting the European plastics industry and its rapid decline in competitiveness. Despite a modest stabilisation in production volumes in 2024...

To reinforce its strategic role in the plastic recycling sector, Maag Group has appointed Michael Heitzinger as new Manager Business Development Recycling, a role effective from 1 October to introduce him in his new position at K 2025. Michael Heitzinger, who boasts 25 years of experience in...

Just days after the close of K 2025, which will take place from 8 to 15 October at the Messe Düsseldorf exhibition centre, on 29 and 30 October Arburg Italia will organise the event "Iniezione Next" at its headquarters in Peschiera Borromeo (Milan), dedicated to technological innovation, sustainability and...

From Engel's press conference at K 2025, the strategic directions of the manufacturer to consolidate its leadership in integrated solutions have emerged clearly, particularly for automotive and polyurethane processing. They are summarised below...

Specialised in the manufacture of automatic coilers for the plastic pipe sector, FB Balzanelli has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement for its sale to Davis-Standard, an equipment manufacturer and service provider to the pipe segment. Davis-Standard, majority-owned by funds affiliated with...

The Plastics Industry Association (Plastics) and the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) announced they are coming together to form a unified organization that will represent the entire plastics supply chain – from technical professionals to corporate leaders, and from molecule to marketplace...

A fruitful discussion to strengthen collaboration between industry associations and institutions for the benefit of Made in Italy packaging. This emerged on 25 September at the meeting held in Rome at the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy with the Head of Department for Enterprise Policy...

The pre-K conference was held on 24th September at the Milan headquarters of Siemens Italia, an event that saw the participation of operators and trade press both in person and via live streaming. At the centre of the meeting: sustainability and digitalisation as strategic pillars to support Italian manufacturers...

Industrial transformation was the central theme of the event “Versalis: from polymers to markets”, organised by Eni’s chemical company on 23 September at the Gazometro in Rome. The initiative provided an opportunity for dialogue with supply-chain companies on the challenges and opportunities linked to Versalis’ transformation plan...

Syensqo announced that Ilham Kadri will step down as its Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mike Radossich, current President of Syensqo’s Performance & Care and Other Solutions segments, will succeed her. Mike Radossich is an accomplished industry leader with a successful track record in...

Led by a professional with extensive experience in the plastics and extrusion field, JTP Machine Tools is Colines' new representative in the South Korean market. As the first step in their collaboration, JTP has visited various Colines customers in South Korea, including Samdong...

The group specialising in the design and construction of innovative and automated plant solutions for industrial production processes, Mechitronic, has appointed Paolo Pusceddu as its new Managing Director. With over 75 years of history, six consolidated companies, consolidated revenues at...