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11. May 2026

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Afera – “From the Gulf to the coating line”

For Europe’s adhesive tape industry, the conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran is no longer a distant geopolitical crisis. It is feeding into the economics of tape production, affecting energy, petrochemical inputs, freight, lead times, pricing and customer demand across the value chain. The diplomatic picture remains fluid, but that has not restored normal […]

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IPCO – “Together, we can offer complete process lines!”

Following the acquisition of New Era Converting Machinery Inc. by IPCO AB, a new global player in converting and process equipment has emerged. In this interview, Jens Gegner, Global Segment Manager Composites at IPCO, and Paul Lembo, Managing Director at New Era, discuss the integration, key synergies and future strategy. Mr Lembo, Mr Gegner – […]

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27. April 2026 |

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Schobertechnologies – Higher output with rotary punching

Schobertechnologies introduced rotary punching technology to the paper, film and foil converting industry decades ago. The process offers a range of advantages, including higher output, efficiency, quality and precision, as well as high process reliability and production stability. It is also regarded as a comparatively environmentally friendly manufacturing method. How rotary punching works Rotary punching […]

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1. April 2026 |

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KOCH – Precision in roll form, automation for nonwovens

Two projects from KOCH Robot Systems show that packaging and palletising rolls no longer has to be a feat of strength. Nonwovens, adhesive tapes and technical films are true all-rounders: they protect, insulate and connect, making them indispensable in medicine, hygiene and industry. Their value only becomes apparent at the end of the production chain: […]

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26. March 2026 |

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Schobertechnologies GmbH – Rotary converting technologies for fuel cell manufacturing

Fuel cell technology is widely regarded as a key building block of future energy and mobility systems. From automotive applications to stationary power generation, fuel cells promise high efficiency and low emissions – provided that scalable, reliable manufacturing processes can be established. One of the critical challenges lies in the precise and gentle processing of […]

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4. February 2026 |

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LOPEC 2026: Where vision meets series production

Thinner, lighter, more sustainable: Printed electronics has long since left the laboratory and is redefining mass markets from mobility to healthcare. Anyone who wants to know which machines are increasing efficiency today and which trends will dominate business models tomorrow should make sure to visit Munich at the end of February. A look at the […]

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15. December 2025 |

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Comas – Engineering next-gen coating solutions

Thanks to the acquisition of SAM Europe in September 2024, Comas S.p.A., part of the Coesia Group – a multinational network of 20 companies, over 8.000 employees and a turnover of  € 2,4 billion – stands as a global leader in advanced coating, laminating, and printing technologies for roll-to-roll industries. Combining Italian engineering excellence with […]

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