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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...

At its headquarters in Cambiago (Milan), Helios Quartz, a historic Italian company specialising in the processing of quartz glass and the production of IR and UV lamps, celebrated its 85th anniversary on 12 September with an event attended by over 150 guests in its...

Husky announced that longtime company CEO John Galt will transition to the role of chairman and Husky COO Bradley Selleck will become CEO, effective October 1. The transition is the culmination of a carefully orchestrated plan focused on building a world-class management team, fostering and...

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...

As of 30 September, Paolo Bochicchio will take over as managing director of EuPC (European Plastics Convrters), succeeding Bernard Merkx, who has held the position on an interim basis for around two years, after taking over from Alexandre Dangis at the beginning of 2023...

According to the German association of plastics producers, Plastics Europe Deutschland, in the second quarter of 2024 plastics production in Germany rose by 2.2% compared to the previous quarter and was thus above the previous year's level for the first time since the beginning of 2022...

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...

On 2 September 2024, a total of 75 trainees and students from the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) began their professional careers at Arburg. They were welcomed by Steffen Kroner, the new Managing Director Finance, Controlling, IT and HR Management, and by...

For the first time, two powerhouse organizations, Sabic's Functional Forms and Röhm’s Acrylic Products, have joined forces to form Polyvantis. The newly established entity offers comprehensive, multi-material and industry-leading product portfolio, unique technical knowledge, and application-based...

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...

Henning Karbstein will be taking over the management of Kraiburg TPE for the North, Central and South America region as of 1 October 2024. He will be managing the operational business of the global TPE manufacturer from its US location in Buford, Georgia, and has already been receiving extensive training and...

Piovan's board of directors approved the consolidated financial results of the first half of 2024. Total consolidated revenues and other income amounted to 287.5 million euros, 0.9% less compared to the first half of 2023. Adjusted operating income reached 22.9 million euros, or...

Syncro technical office passes under the management of Matteo Saponara, who takes over the position of Technical Director, a role held for 16 years by Paolo Rizzotti, who leaves the position due to retirement, but not the company, where he will assume the role of Research and Development Director...

Oerlikon appoints Markus Richter, currently Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of its Surface Solutions division, as the new Group CFO and a member of the Executive Committee, effective 1 October 2024. He will succeed Philipp Mueller. Until the planned separation of the...

As of July 1, Marcel Perrevort has been appointed Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of the Reifenhäuser Group. He succeeds Ulrich Reifenhäuser, who had been in this position for more than 25 years. With this decision, the family-owned machinery and plant manufacturer is consistently continuing the...

Market-leading company for thermoforming and joining technology and a member of the Brückner Group, Kiefel is undergoing a change in management: Matthias Sieverding, previously CEO and President of the Brückner Group’s USA platform company, succeeded Thomas Halletz as CEO of Kiefel on...

MacPlas Online informs its readers that the editorial office will be closed for summer holidays from 12 to 23 August and that the updating of the website is suspended until 1 September. The next MacPlas E-News newsletter in English will be sent on 4 September. We wish all our readers a restful summer break.

On first August the acquisition of Illig by the German financial investor Orlando Capital was completed. Following the signing on July 17, the agreement on the transfer of the company to Illig Packaging Solutions became formally effective on 31 July. The new Illig Packaging Solutions took over all...

Icis announced Thierry Le Henaff, chairman and CEO of France-based Arkema, as the winner of the 2024 Icis CEO of the Year Award for outstanding achievement. The Icis CEO of the Year Award is unique in the chemical industry as the winner is selected based on a vote among industry CEOs in the Icis Top 40 Power Players...

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Prysmian, world leader in the power and telecom cables sector, have signed a new, 450 million euros finance contract to facilitate electricity transmission and distribution in Europe. With a view to meeting the growing demand for renewable energy in general and offshore wind in particular...