Nicola Simondo is the new Sales Director of Rodolfo Comerio's Plastics Division. In his new role, he will lead the sales team and business activities on a global scale in the plastics industry, promoting growth and innovation. Nicola Simondo (pictured) brings with him many years of sales experience, having held...
Tray Circularity Evaluation Platform (TCEP) ha emanato nuove linee guida per la progettazione in funzione del riciclo di vaschette multistrato in PET, che vanno ad aggiungersi a quelle già previste per i vassoi monostrato in PET. L’iniziativa è in linea con il lavoro che il team Thermoform sta...
The Gefran Board of Directors met on 13 March, chaired by Maria Chiara Franceschetti, in the company’s offices in Provaglio d’Iseo (Brescia, Italy) and unanimously approved the company’s draft annual financial statements, consolidated financial statements and sustainability report at...
Around 26 billion euros. This is the estimated value of the tariffs that the European Union will impose from 1 April as a trade countermeasure to those recently introduced by the Trump administration. The EU has planned a two-step response: from 1 April...
Sorema, the recycling systems division of Previero, announces the achievement of quality and quantity targets for the printed film washing plant installed at Coveris – ReCover in Lincolnshire (United Kingdom), equipped with deinking technology. “The international market has long been asking for...
Mihai Dumitru has been Managing Director of Arburg Romania since January 2025. The 43-year-old sales expert aspires to take the subsidiary founded in Bucharest last spring to the next level in his large country. He has a team of ten experienced employees at his side. With his...
The Cisl, Femca Cisl, Uiltec Uil, Ugl and Cisal trade unions signed a memorandum of understanding at Palazzo Piacentini, headquarters of the Ministry for Enterprise and Made in Italy, on the industrial conversion of Versalis towards green technology and transition. Only CGIL reserved the...
At JEC World 2025, Paris, Cannon Legos, a company of the Cannon Group, showcases an innovative, fully automatic system for the in-line vacuum degassing of resins for the production of large composite components using vacuum infusion, RTM and pultrusion. The new system...
Engel is strengthening its market presence in the Americas with the grand opening of a new production facility in Querétaro, Mexico. This strategic step marks a substantial expansion of Engel’s regional manufacturing capabilities, aimed at providing faster delivery times and increased availability of...
The deadline for free preregistrations to GreenPlast 2025 has been exceptionally extended until 10 March 2025. After this date, access to the event will be subject to a fee. Scheduled from 27th to 30th May 2025 at Fiera Milano, GreenPlast 2025 will offer an exclusive showcase of the most...
The tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on a range of products from Canada, Mexico, China and Europe, which came into effect a few days ago, are causing concern at the Plastics Industry Association in the US because of the potential impact in terms of higher prices for raw materials, as well as...
The "Stronger Together" symposium took place at IPM’s headquarters in Lugo (Ravenna, Italy) on 19 February, bringing together 130 customers from across Italy and various international markets. The event attracted those in search of quality, technology, innovation, and customisation-key elements that...
Cannon strengthens its position in the composites industry with the latest additions to its machinery portfolio, following the acquisition of Polytec EMC Engineering. Cannon’s enhanced portfolio now caters to both high-volume and low-to-medium volume composite manufacturers. By integrating...
Axens, a technology licensor in the field of plastics circular economy for plastics, and Sorema, an international supplier of plants and technology for sorting, cleaning and mechanical processing plastic wastes, have announced a collaboration to provide integrated solutions for advanced...
In an open letter sent to European politicians in recent days, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, President and CEO of Ineos, warns of the possible “extinction” of the chemical industry in the Old Continent. The chemical industry in Europe has been hugely important to the success of the European economy over the last century...
Eigenmann & Veronelli announced that it has completed the spin-off of its manufacturing operations to EV Produzione. The newly incorporated company inherits a heritage of over 110 years of experience and marks a strategic turning point for the Group. Specializing in the manufacturing of...
Plastics Europe strongly supports the EU’s competitiveness and decarbonisation agenda and welcomes the Clean Industrial Deal. It outlines very important and much-needed measures, including initiatives to lower energy costs, reduce red tape, and create the market demand necessary to...
Adnoc (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) and OMV have signed an agreement to combine their respective stakes in Borealis and Borouge to create a new company, Borouge Group International, which will acquire Nova Chemicals Corporation for 13.4 billion dollars...
Kraton Corporation, a global producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products, announced the appointment of Prakash Kolluri as President of the Polymer Business. Kolluri’s leadership will drive Kraton’s continued growth, innovation, and expansion into high-value markets. Kolluri brings a...
Husky Technologies announced the appointment of Balaji Suresh to Chief Operations Officer (COO). With over two decades of experience in global manufacturing, supply chain, and operational leadership, Balaji Suresh brings a wealth of expertise to Husky at a pivotal moment in the company’s growth journey...
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