Afera Tape College – Knowledge for a new generation of professionals
Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, hosted its 11th Tape College from 12-14 March at Le Méridien in Munich, Germany. At the event, we sat down for an exclusive interview with Evert Smit, Afera President and director scouting at Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG. Mr Smit, what’s the idea behind the Tape College, and why […]
IMS TECHNOLOGIES introduces GOEBEL IMS Portfolio for nonwoven applications and strategic partnership for Turkey
IMS TECHNOLOGIES, a leader in the mechanical engineering and construction of slitter rewinders and automatic winders, highlights the GOEBEL IMS portfolio for nonwoven applications. With a legacy spanning over 170 years and more than 11,000 machines installed globally, GOEBEL IMS – a brand of IMS TECHNOLOGIES – boasts a long-standing experience in converting a wide […]
Comexi inaugurates state-of-the-art CTec Technological Center in Miami
Comexi’s grand opening of the CTec Manel Xifra i Boada Technological Center in Miami was held on 25 January. According to the Spanish machinery manufacturer, the event was met with enthusiasm and admiration from attendees who witnessed firsthand the groundbreaking advancements poised to redefine the flexible packaging landscape in North America. The event, attended by […]
Optimal outlook for Techtextil and Texprocess 2024
The international textile industry is ready to look to the future at Techtextil and Texprocess from 23 to 26 April 2024. These two leading trade fairs are hotspots for innovations, textile solutions and networking. With over 1600 exhibitors from around 50 countries, Techtextil and Texprocess reflect the extraordinary degree of innovation prevailing in the sectors. […]
PPWR: IK disappointed by “short-sighted discrimination against plastics and missed opportunities in climate protection”
Following the vote on amendments to the EU Packaging Regulation in the European Parliament, the German IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen (Industry Association for Plastics Packaging) is disappointed with what it considers to be “short-sighted decisions.” Manufacturers of plastic packaging are warning of an undermining of the ecological targets through special rules for plastic packaging and loopholes […]