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Repi’s rising up in the US market From Atlanta we went up north to our next appointment in North Carolina, Charlotte. There we were welcomed by Giuseppe Lombardo, Commercial Director for Thermoplastics at Repi LLC, who is developing the US Thermoplastics business for Repi. The entrance hall of this new 45,000
Read moreAs of January 14, 2019, Ms. Marta de la Torre has been named Regional Director of Sales and Service for Latin America. A 20 year veteran of the Agr organisation, Ms. de la Torre has vast experience in these regions with her former role as Sales Regional Manager. She has successfully
Read moreChem-Trend, a world market leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of release agents, purging compounds, and other process chemical specialties, announced the opening of an advanced research and development (R&D) laboratory space in Maisach, Germany, about 25 kilometers (15 miles) west of Munich. The new lab space will enhance Chem-Trend’s
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The many environmental benefits of plastics will be showcased on the RPC Group stand at Packaging Innovations Birmingham where the company will highlight the material’s valuable role in the circular economy and its own initiatives in this area. As well as a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, RPC is one
Read moreApollo Global Management is to buy packaging products maker RPC Group for 3.3 billion pounds (US $4.28 billion) in cash after months of negotiations, marking the latest M&A deal for an industry in the midst of a consolidation phase, according to news agency Reuters. The acquisition is stated to highlight how
Read moreMoldex3D Northern America Inc., a subsidiary of CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D), a leading provider of engineering simulation solutions for the plastics industry, today announced that Empire Precision Plastics, an expert in precision and polymer optics injection moulding, has invested in the Moldex3D mould filling analysis software to expedite product design
Read moreChinaplas 2019, to be held in Guangzhou from May 21-24, will not only feature more than 3,500 exhibitors, but also will organise a series of exciting concurrent events to address those industries’ needs. These events will be covering the circular economy, Industry 4.0, industrial design, medical plastics, and much more. Chinaplas
Read moreCoca-Cola announced an industry-first goal to collect and recycle the equivalent of every bottle or can it sells globally by 2030. The company and its global network of bottling partners will tackle the goal, which is part of a holistic plan called “World Without Waste,” through a renewed focus on the
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AptarGroup, Inc. announced that it has signed the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment and has joined forces with other businesses and governments committed to changing how to produce, use and reuse plastic. The Global Commitment, through the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, has mobilised over 250 signatories that are determined to start building
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Philipp Lehner is the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the international packaging specialist ALPLA as of 1 January 2019. He takes over the role from Georg Früh, who will now focus on Family Office responsibilities. Philipp Lehner has been active in the family company since June 2014 and has worked
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On December 2018 a cooperation agreement has been signed between Mr. Jordi Sala i Lladó, CEO of Bianna Recycling and Mr. Mauro Drappo, CEO of Amut Group. It is a long term business partnership, worthwhile for both, established to blend values and performances of two well consolidated companies: Bianna Recycling intends
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