Block & Mohr expands its portfolio through partnership with ATF
Block & Mohr GmbH is further expanding its range of services: the company has secured a new, high-performing partner in ATF Automation s.r.l. Through this collaboration, the company is specifically expanding its product range to include innovative automation solutions for industrial handling. The range extends from winding machines and palletisers to packaging machines and complex […]
ICE Europe 2027 with new features and opportunities
The global converting industry is preparing for the next edition of ICE Europe, as the event further strengthens its position as the world’s leading exhibition for the conversion of flexible, web-based and sheet materials. Taking place in Munich from 9–11 March 2027, ICE Europe, organised by RX, will once again bring together the full converting […]
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: […]
FPE sees rising raw material costs amidst geopolitical tensions
Prices for flexible packaging materials increased almost across the board in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous quarter. Rising energy and raw material costs, combined with escalating geopolitical tensions, continue to impact the markets. The latest figures published by Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) present a concerning picture across the different substrates. It […]
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 […]