Author: Vishaka Pole
Koenig & Bauer Honours Innovative Spirit Of Workforce With Inaugural ‘AI Innovation Award’ Over 30 per cent of the workforce already use AI tools like Gemini regularly Internal innovation prize for AI applications awarded for the first time 460 AI Champions and 120 training sessions led to 88 submitted use cases from all company divisions Projects regarding production digitalisation and automated instructions were recognised Koenig & Bauer is taking stock of an impressive initial result for its ‘AI Empower 25’ programme, which launched in July. Less than five months after the kick-off, the press manufacturer has substantially expanded the internal…
7 Reasons Why Plastics Save Your Christmas No Christmas without plastics? In fact, there is more of it in the festive season than we realise in the hustle and bustle of preparations. From artificial fir trees to shatterproof tree decorations, from toys to packaging: plastics ensure that our celebrations are safe, colourful, practical – and often more sustainable. We show you 7 things where plastics play an important role at Christmas. 1.Plastic Christmas Tree – Durable, Easy to Care For, Sustainable It is THE classic Christmas symbol and an indispensable part of almost every living room in December: the Christmas…
Dupont Launches Tyvek APX: Advancing Breathable Chemical Protection For Workers DuPont introduces Tyvek APX, a next-generation disposable chemical garment fabric that delivers exceptional breathability without compromising protection or durability. The new material aims to enhance worker comfort, reduce heat stress and strengthen safety standards across demanding industrial environments. A New Benchmark in Protective Clothing DuPont Personal Protection has unveiled Tyvek APX, its most advanced Tyvek material to date. The innovative fabric is engineered to transform the way workers experience comfort and safety in industries such as chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, utilities and heavy manufacturing. With unprecedented breathability, Tyvek APX allows heat…
New Responsibilities At Kraussmaffei: Alex Li And Michael Hofmann Take Over The Management Of The Kraussmaffei Group Alex Li will take over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the KraussMaffei Group (KMG). He has been part of the management team as interim CFO since July 2025 and has extensive international experience in financial management and corporate governance. Alex Li: “I am very much looking forward to the new role. Over the past year, I have had ample opportunity to get to know the business and the team. KraussMaffei is an innovative company, and I look forward to working with all…
Henkel Adhesive Technologies Joins Global Impact Coalition To Drive Chemical Value Chain Transformation Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the global leading provider of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has joined the Global Impact Coalition (GIC) — a CEO-led platform driving collaborative solutions for a net-zero and circular future. Together, the partners aim to collaboratively unlock new potential to cut emissions and close material loops across the chemical value chain. The entry of Henkel´s Adhesive Technologies business unit extends GIC’s reach downstream by connecting raw-material innovation with industrial market and customer expertise. Founded by leading global chemical producers and incubated at the World…
Plastindia Foundation Holds Roadshow For PLASTINDIA 2026 In Ahmedabad The Plastindia Foundation on Wednesday held a roadshow for PLASTINDIA 2026 in Ahmedabad, bringing together stakeholders from Gujarat’s plastics and manufacturing sector to outline the industry’s growth outlook. The ‘Bharat Next’ roadmap, targeting a national plastics industry valuation of $50 billion by 2026, was also unveiled on the occasion. The roadshow, organised in the run-up to PLASTINDIA 2026 scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from February 5 to 10, was attended by senior industry leaders and policymakers. The event was organised in partnership with the Gujarat State Plastic…
AZL Launches Global Joint Market And Technology Study To Identify Business Opportunities For Composites In Buildings & Infrastructure The global buildings and infrastructure (B&I) market for composite materials accelerates toward a projected value of more than $21 billion in 2025. To identify further business potentials for the composite industry, AZL Aachen GmbH has announced a new international Joint Market and Technology Study: “Next Generation Composites in Buildings & Infrastructure – A 2026 Global Outlook on Growth, Sustainability, and Digitalization.” Building on the success of AZL’s landmark Buildings & Infrastructure study – conducted in 2017 with 32 global companies – this…
New Name And Clear Direction For A Growth Region: Pacprocess MEA To Become Interpack MEA pacprocess MEA will be known as interpack MEA in future and will continue to expand its role within the interpack alliance network. Messe Düsseldorf is thus strategically developing the event and strengthening its presence in the region. interpack MEA will continue to be held alongside Food Africa, creating additional opportunities for exhibitors and visitors to connect. From 2026, there will be an interpack MEA. Six years after its inception, the former pacprocess MEA is thus focusing even more strongly on the international markets in the…
Visitor Registration Now Open For PRSE 2026 Visitor registration has opened for PRSE 2026, the 10th edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe. The global exhibition and conference dedicated to plastics recycling in Europe returns to the RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands on 5-6 May 2026. Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy at the European Commission will be the conference’s keynote speaker. Over 450 exhibitors from across Europe and the wider world will fill the RAI’s two premier halls 1 & 5. Two feature areas will highlight textile recycling and practical applications of AI technology…
Asahi Kasei Strengthens Long-Term Profitability By Phasing Out Hmd Production As Part Of Structural Reform Asahi Kasei will discontinue production of hexamethylene diamine (HMD) as part of its ongoing portfolio optimization, aiming to enhance capital efficiency and strengthen the company’s earnings profile. HMD and its by-product, propionitrile, are used in materials such as polyamide 66 (PA66), hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), and resin hardening agents. Based on an assessment of market dynamics, competitiveness, and future capital requirements, Asahi Kasei has decided to exit HMD production. The phase-out will be completed by April 2027. This discontinuation will not affect the production of Asahi…