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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...

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...

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...

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...

Omipa continues to expand its international footprint with the opening of a new office in Mexico. This strategic investment reinforces its commitment to being closer to customers and partners all over the world, offering dedicated commercial support and a deeper understanding of local market needs...

Bandera is consolidating its foothold in the North American market with the inauguration, held in recent days, of its Charlotte, North Carolina, facility, which is set to serve as an operational point of reference for the United States and Canada. The site forms part of the localisation path undertaken through...

The Gefran Board of Directors approved the Company’s draft annual financial statements, consolidated financial statements and sustainability report at 31 December 2025. “The results achieved in 2025 confirm the structural solidity of Gefran, with growing revenues, a solid financial position, and...

CMG Granulators has been shortlisted in the “Recycling Machinery Innovation” category at the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 with its EV92-220 granulator from the Evolution series. The winners will be announced during Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026, scheduled to take place at...

Active worldwide in industrial automation, Rockwell Automation has appointed Luca Galluzzi as Country Director for Italy. “Luca Galluzzi is an accomplished professional with deep expertise in industrial automation and a proven ability to build high-performing teams,” said...

Franplast marked the opening of its sixtieth anniversary celebrations with the Tech Day event, held at the company's premises in Provaglio d'Iseo (Brescia). The event focused on innovation, training and networking for mould makers and moulders active in the TPE-S market, and was designed to...

The Pavin family, at the helm of Sirmax Group – a Padua-based producer of thermoplastic compounds – has announced the establishment of a family Council, a strategic and values-driven advisory body designed to safeguard the continuity of the business and foster cohesion between the family and management...

Plant manufacturer Comerio Ercole has been honoured at the Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence 2026, winning in the Innovation of the Year category. The award was presented in recognition of the Zeus calendering line, a solution engineered to deliver...

Gefran has finalized the acquisition of 40% of the share capital of CZ Elettronica, a company operating in the industrial electronics sector, for a total consideration of 580,000 euros (paid in cash, using own funds). The transaction was completed through the exercise in advance of the purchase option...

Nicola Tei has joined Arkema as Managing Director of its Italian subsidiary, succeeding Giulio Cocco, who has led Arkema in Italy since 2012 and will retire at the end of February. “I take on the role of Managing Director with great enthusiasm and a strong sense of responsibility, and...

The Italian group Pegaso Industries, one of the leading international manufacturers of systems for plastics treatment and processing, has launched a major expansion project for its industrial complex in Borgoricco (Padua, Italy), the strategic heart of its production activities...

Antonio Cantiello has joined the KraussMaffei Italia team as aftersales manager. In this role, he will serve as the new point of reference for all services relating to the German manufacturer's machinery in Italy, focusing on identifying the most suitable KraussMaffei solutions for different production requirements...