Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium celebrates 50 years
From 27 to 29 October 2025, the 50th Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium (MKVS) will take place at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Munich. This long-established trade event has been regarded for decades as a key forum for the international adhesives, coatings and converting industry. In its anniversary year, the symposium will feature an extensive programme […]
Fraunhofer FEP develops new R2R process for current collectors
Fraunhofer FEP has developed a new roll-to-roll production process for manufacturing metal-on-polymer current collectors. This technology enables the precise application of copper and aluminium layers onto polymer films to produce current collectors with electrical conductivity and thickness comparable to conventional metal foil-based current collectors. These results provide the industry with a valuable basis for optimising […]
Karri Koskela elected as new Chair of Flexible Packaging Europe
At the FPE Summer Conference, which took place in Ljubljana at the end of June 2025, Karri Koskela, CEO of Wipak, was unanimously elected as the new Chair of Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE). He succeeds Jakob A. Mosser, who has held the position with great commitment over the past five years. At the same time, […]
Sappi Europe initiates consultation process for Alfeld Mill Germany
Sappi Europe announced the initiation of a consultation process at its Alfeld Mill in Germany as part of a proposed partial asset restructuring. This step is being taken in response to sustained financial challenges and a structural decline in demand across Europe. Over recent years, Sappi has taken considerable steps to improve the financial performance […]
European Bioplastics welcomes new Secretary General
European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry in Europe, has officially relocated its main operations to Brussels. The move reinforces the organisation’s commitment to advocacy and engagement with EU institutions, as well as expanding its network and enhancing its presence within the EU policy landscape. Coinciding with the relocation, European […]