Asahi Kasei launches material for improved automotive interiors

Soform improves automotive interiors by delivering a 'soft-to-the-touch' surface while retaining its integrity as a structural lightweight plastic.

PTC/CeMAT ASIA: Taizhou Planet to highlight speed reducer

Established in 1985, Taizhou Planet Speed-Changing Machinery Factory is a Chinese manufacturer of speed reducers, gear motors, worm gearboxes and speed variators.

K 2013: Verstraete IML App guides visitors to 16 IML systems

Verstraete in mould labels, one of the world’s leading players in the production of IML labels, has partnered up with 34 companies to show 16 IML systems at K 2013.

Constantia Flexibles has new Dubai subsidiary

The new company will focus on growth markets in Asia, the MENA and Russia, for food packaging

Revent introduces latest in baking oven innovation

Rounder shape and features enhance overall efficiency of new oven

K 2013: WITTMANN launches advanced version of its robot series

The W833 pro robot and R8.3 control are advanced models of W8 robot series which has proven itself in the market.

Production cylindrical grinding machine for micro components

The STUDER S11 cylindrical grinding machine is the smallest machine in the company's portfolio and is tailor-made for workpieces of up to 200 mm in length.

Untapped gas reserves may be Morocco's economic lifeline

Unlikeother North African countries, Morocco has so far failed to produce vast quantities of primary energy and is a net importer of hydrocarbons.

Algeria plans industrial zones

Improving growth in the non-oil sector has long been a focus for Algeria's government, with the most recent push coming in the form of the planned construction of eight pilot industrial zones next year.

Del Monte Foods sells consumer products business

Philippines-based Del Monte Pacific Limited will acquire the business for $1.675 billion, whilst Del Monte Foods will focus on capturing growth in the pet food and snack market.

Fi Europe announces nominees for Excellence Awards

Leading companies have been selected for their innovative solutions in eight categories. Winners will be announced on 19 November.

MENA M2M market seen at over USD2 bn by 2016

By 2020, the connection of a car with its environment will be significantly strengthened and thus become an important feature for differentiation in the competition of automobile manufacturers (OEMs).