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Posimat has developed the Posirobot, its solution for robotic unscramblers. The compact solution offers up to 115 bpm with a single robot unit. Main features contain instant format changeover (without tools), multi-format, gentle handling of the package, capability to work on lines with and without pucks and no need for complex mechatronic
Read moreEngel has resumed production, manufacturing and assembly in its Austrian plants. The two machine factories in Schwertberg and St. Valentin, as well as the robot factory in Dietach, could be ramped up as planned after the Easter holidays. Some of the work in the offices is also being done on site
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Sliced bread, BBQ sauces, drinks – the portfolio of the food and beverage producer Spitz in Upper Austria is highly diversified. Demand for energy drinks, juices and ice tea is particularly high at present. This is why Spitz decided to upsize their filling capacities. Thanks to the fine performance of the
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Following on from Mexico and China, the global specialist for plastic packaging and recycling, the Alpla Group, is now introducing dual training in additional countries: the first apprentices in India and Poland will be trained according to the Austrian model starting this autumn. Alpla is currently training 250 apprentices around the
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In these weeks marked by the Coronavirus emergency, large-scale retail sales have increased compared to the same period of 2019 (Source: Nielsen). The categories of products that are the most involved are the ones related to the trend to stock up on food and beverages, to focus on prevention and health
Read moreThe Plastics Industry Association (Plastics) announced three new executive appointments: Glenn Anderson, vice president, industry relations and member engagement as of April 6; Matt Seaholm, vice president of government affairs; and Brendan Thomas, vice president of advocacy and voice. Both Seaholm’s and Thomas’ roles take effect on April 15. “We are
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Holland Colours NV, producer of colour concentrates for the polymer industry, announced that Tanja van Dinteren has been nominated as the new CFO. She will join the company on June 1, 2020. The official appointment of Tanja van Dinteren will take place by means of nomination to the shareholders at the
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Gabriel-Chemie states to attach great importance to a healthy balance between economic, environmental and social issues. Therefore, sustainability on all levels is at the heart of the business and this extends to the entire value creation chain of the family-run company from Austria. The company sets four sustainability topics for 2020:
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BASF Personal Care donates hand sanitizers at European sites BASF Personal Care has started the production of hand sanitizers at different production sites in Europe. The products are being provided free of charge to hospitals, care facilities and other institutions in regions surrounding production plants. The company wants to help overcome
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The Swiss Roche pharmaceutical group has recently reached a breakthrough in diagnosing the novel coronavirus. A test kit for the fully automatic Cobas 6800 and 8800 diagnosis systems was developed within a very short period of time. Following an expedited process, Roche obtained approval for the new quick test from the
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In the fight against COVID-19, Sidel have transformed their international centre of excellence for PET packaging development and blowing solutions in France into a production centre and launched an exceptional production of bottles for hydro-alcoholic gel. A first batch of 5,000 PET plastic bottles for the disinfectant has already been provided
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