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Impressions from Chinaplas 2026
17. June 2026

Tradeshows and Events

Chinaplas 2026 concludes with record-breaking attendance

The four-day CHINAPLAS 2026 successfully concluded on 24 April at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China. This premier annual event of the global plastics and rubber industries set a new record, with an exhibition area of 400,000 sqm, 5,104 high-quality local and overseas exhibitors, and 350,189 professional visitors. It fully […]

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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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Paul Lembo and Jens Gegner
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15. June 2026 |

Companies and Markets

Total cost of corona ownership – The Vetaphone way

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a well-known and well-used term in today’s competitive marketplace, but Total Cost of Corona Ownership (TCCO), while less often calculated, is no less important. Like most investments in production equipment, it is essential to calculate the TCO, because the purchase price is only a part of the overall cost, […]

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2. June 2026 |

Companies and Markets

Matthews Engineering launches MEODEO line in Vreden

Matthews International Corporation announces the full operational readiness of its new Development Center in Vreden, Germany. With the launch of the company’s next-generation production solution for battery and energy storage systems, along with the commissioning of the mass production demonstration machine named MEODEO, the Center now offers complete development and testing capabilities from lab to […]

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1. June 2026 |

Companies and Markets

Nordvalls invests in Martin Automatic technology

With six production sites across northern Europe, Nordvalls Etikett is one of Scandinavia’s leading suppliers of labels. To improve production efficiency, it has consistently chosen Martin Automatic unwind/splice technology for its printing presses. Established back in 1907 by Victor Hugo Olsson, Nordvalls now employs more than 350 people at its production facilities in Sjöbo, Bjuv, […]

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28. May 2026 |

Companies and Markets

RK Print Coat – “Quality control for carton and label conversion”

Perfumery or fragrances and cosmetics have always had a certain cache, associated as they are with indulgence, self-image and luxury consumerism. Packaging and labelling for cosmetics and particularly fragrances must be of the highest order. A good deal of brand awareness is due to presentation. Some would say that perfumery and cosmetic goods are sold […]

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26. May 2026 |

Companies and Markets

Valco Melton acquired by Graco Inc.

Valco Melton has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Graco Inc., a global leader in fluid and powder handling technologies, in an all-cash transaction. Valco Melton will become part of Graco’s Industrial division upon closing, with timing expected sometime in the third quarter. Common dedication to global customers “Like Valco Melton, Graco has […]

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