AZL Introduces Collaborative Study on High Value Composites in Space and Defence Leading lightweight technology engineering partner AZL Aachen GmbH is starting a new cross-industry project called "High Value Composite Applications – A…

Brazil Maghreb Trade Mission Catalyzes $500K Plastics Market Expansion In the 31st edition of the Trade Mission, which focused on Africa and the Middle East and visited Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco as part of the 2025 actions focused on…

Cosmo First Ltd Boosts India’s Specialty Film Competitiveness Through KARO IV Lab Stretcher Leading specialty film producer Cosmo First Ltd. stated that it has acquired the cutting-edge KARO IV laboratory stretching machine from Brückner…

Advancing Innovation Through Opportunities in Commercial Space The latest episode of the VDMA Industry Podcast delves into a topic that is rapidly moving from the realm of visionary thinking to tangible business opportunity: the commercial…

ALPLA Broadens Closure Portfolio Through Acquisition of KM Packaging ALPLAinject, the injection-molding subsidiary of the ALPLA Group, is being strengthened by the acquisition of KM Packaging. With this acquisition, the global leader in…

Order Book Growth Brings Encouraging Outlook for Plastics and Rubber Firms For German producers of rubber equipment and plastics, 2024 was just another year to "forget." After accounting for pricing adjustments, order intake and sales both…

“Support User Industries First” A Call to Keep Chemicals Policy Innovation Friendly Europe’s mechanical and plant engineering sector stands at the forefront of sustainable solutions — from energy-efficient production systems to…

UFlex Rolls Out Pellet Designed to Satisfy FSSAI and EPR Sustainability Goals The leading international flexible packaging and solutions company in India, UFlex, has announced the release of its most recent invention, a single-pellet…

“An Ambitious 2040 Milestone Is Key” — Unlocking Industry’s Role in Climate Leadership The European Commission’s recent proposal for a binding 2040 climate target has sent a strong signal about the EU’s continued commitment to climate…

Simplify the Omnibus Package, Don’t Undermine It — Driving Real Sustainability for Industry The negotiations in Brussels on the omnibus package for sustainability mark an important crossroads for Europe’s industrial competitiveness.…

An Exclusive interview on the road to K 2025 with Mr. Marcel Perrevort, Chief Sales Officer at Reifenhäuser, We have never had such efficient systems as we have today Mr. Perrevort, the next K’s motto: "The Power of Plastics" is an…

An Exclusive interview on the road to K 2025 with Mr. Jörg Stech, Chairman of the Management Board at KraussMaffei Technologies, Efficiency Fuels Progress in the Plastics Industry Mr. Stech, what are today’s plastics industry drivers?…

An Exclusive interview on the road to K 2025 with Mr. Bengt Schmidt, Global Director Packaging at Kiefel GmbH, The Market Demands Clearer Orientation and Direction Mr. Schmidt, is there a noticeable progression within recycling? Recycling…

An Exclusive interview on the road to K 2025 with Dr. Henning Stieglitz, CEO and CTO at BC Extrusion Holding GmbH, Strengthening Operator Support for Better Performance Dr. Stieglitz, where can efficiencies still be improved in plastics…

21 Brazilian Plastics Firms Explore South Africa Through Think Plastic Brazil-Led Mission The Africa-Brazil Trade Mission, a commercial mission that links 21 Brazilian companies with buyers from throughout the region, starts in…