Futamura and Biopap advance compostable food service solutions

Futamura UK, a global leader in sustainable cellulose-based solutions, and Biopap, a pioneer in compostable food packaging, are reinforcing their 25-year relationship to accelerate innovation in compostable solutions for the food service industry. The collaboration combines Futamura’s regenerated cellulose film, NatureFlex, with Biopap’s high-performance, compostable food trays. Together, the companies have developed functional compostable packaging, […]

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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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29. April 2026 |

Kimmo Alkio appointed Chair of the VTT Board

On 27 April 2026, the annual general meeting of VTT appointed two new members to the VTT Board. Kimmo Alkio, an experienced CEO in publicly listed companies and Chair of the Board at Bluefors Oy, starts as the Chair of the VTT Board. Kristian Tornivaara, Managing Director at Saab Finland Oy, will start as a […]

Mark Wright (right) assumes the responsibility from his predecessor Karl Tschacha.

12. March 2026 |

Mark Wright takes over as new CFO of Schreiner Group

Mark Wright has assumed the role at the helm of the commercial organisation at Schreiner Group. The finance and real estate expert has been serving as CFO of the innovative high-tech company since the beginning of the year, with responsibility for the commercial activities of all four locations in Oberschleissheim, Dorfen, New York, and Shanghai. […]

16. February 2026 |

OCSiAl strengthens board with Antigone Loudiadis

Luxembourg-based OCSiAl, a global leader in the industrial synthesis of graphene nanotubes, announces the appointment of Antigone Loudiadis as a director. An investment entity owned by Loudiadis made a substantial investment in OCSiAl at the end of 2025. This investment followed an investment earlier that year by a Luxembourg “club” of investors. Partner at Goldman […]

CTO Ilkka Varjos presenting the Innovator of the Year 2025 Award to Bjørn Mikladal

11. November 2025 |

Canatu awards “Innovator of the Year 2025” to Bjorn Mikladal

Three-time winner (2022, 2023, and 2025) Bjørn Mikladal, Principal Scientist at Canatu, is one of the company’s most outstanding employees. According to the company, he has been an integral part of the team for over a decade and has played a key role in adapting Canatu’s patented CNT technology for next-generation EUV applications, enabling the […]

7. October 2025 |

Pragmatic Semiconductor appoints Peter Herweck as Chair

Pragmatic Semiconductor Ltd. announced the appointment of Peter Herweck as Chair to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Herweck succeeds Erik Langaker, who has served as Chair since 2020, and transitions from his role after five years of leadership and invaluable service. Herweck is a highly experienced global executive and board member with more than […]