Lightweight vehicle construction thanks to lasers

Laser-based manufacturing processes play an important part in reducing vehicle weight, in turn extending the cruising range and shaving CO2 emissions.

DS Triple offers advanced UHT processing

The UHT technology ensures better plant performance and lower operational costs

DuPont to expand capacity for cultures

The company announces $60 million expansion plan for European cultures plants

BARRY CALLEBAUT uses more sustainable carton in EMEA

95% of the corrugated carton boxes used by the company are FSC certified

Kiefel expands automotive business in the US

The Bruckner Group has acquired Paragon Molds Corp. to further increase Kiefel's automotive business in the US  

SABIC's dedicated foam grades target MEAF and Asia

SABIC is  launching a new dedicated foam grade, SABIC LDPE HP0824NDF, to broaden the application window for the tapes, seals and underlayment market  

Italy's export of plastics and rubber machinery recovers

Export of plastics and rubber machinery returned to positive value at 1.5% in the first 3 quarters of 2016, compared to the same period in 2015.   

Pendulum grinding: Cuts complex grinding processes

A new machine from EMAG: the VLC 250 PDS was developed at the request of a customer who wanted to grind their ball screw nuts.

Protection against rubber aging

Aging processes, which are primarily triggered by the effects of oxygen, ozone and heat, change the properties of vulcanizates.

Yum China opens first Taco Bell in Shanghai

Taco Bell forays into the China market, and will offer food made to local taste

EPA, DHA omega-3s reduce risk of coronary heart disease

A comprehensive paper shows the beneficial relationship between EPA/DHA and CHD risk

Krones Vietnam boosts services

The German company has converted its offices in Vietnam into a subsidiary