Positive trend for new orders in German manufacturing
Real (price-adjusted) new orders in German manufacturing were up 7.8% in December 2025, month on month after seasonal and calendar adjustment, according to provisional figures of the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). When large-scale orders are excluded, new orders were 0.9% higher than in the previous month. The less volatile three-month on three-month comparison showed that […]
Zecher gains Packtion as new sales partner for the Benelux region
Zecher GmbH, an internationally renowned manufacturer of high-quality anilox rolls, is further expanding its sales network and has gained a new sales partner in Packtion for Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. In-depth market knowledge In Packtion, Zecher has gained an experienced and well-connected partner with in-depth market knowledge and a reputation for high-quality solutions in […]
Burckhardt of Switzerland and R.K.Texparts enter partnership
Burckhardt of Switzerland AG, the Swiss market leader in perforation and fibrillation in the field of technical textiles and plastic film processing, with a strong global distribution network, and Indian manufacturer R.K.Texparts announce the launch of a strategic partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to offer customers worldwide a broader product range, even more […]
New Engel Knife Holder website with intelligent product configurator
The new Engel Knife Holder website is now live. With a modern design and a clear structure, the platform offers customers significantly improved access to the complete product portfolio. Step-by-step guide A key highlight is the new product configurator, which guides users step by step to the most suitable knife holders and matching blades. By […]
Flexible packaging materials – Price adjustments continue
The markets for flexible packaging materials recorded further price adjustments in the fourth quarter of 2025. Based on the FPE raw-material index (Q4 2020 = 100), quarterly minimum prices decreased quarter-on-quarter for most substrates: One-sided coated paper (60 g/m²) fell by 3%, BOPA (15 micron) by 2%, while BOPP (20 micron) and BOPET/PET film (12 […]