Avient to highlight technology innovations at Arab Plast 2025

Avient exhibits at Arab Plast 2025 its innovations in sustainable and specialized material solutions for the plastics industry, including technologies for textiles, healthcare, packaging, and building & construction applications.

Production of stretch film with recycled content

Colines, Gneuss and ExxonMobil Signature Polymers collaborate for the production of stretch film that incorporates recycled content

Machine shops profit from near net shape forgings

Reduce Machine Time, Waste Chips, Cutting Fluids, Tool Wear and Delivery Time

Unlocking the potential of AI in manufacturing

Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been heralded as a transformative force in manufacturing, promising unprecedented efficiency and precision.

South East Asia's metalworking industry outlook for 2025

South East Asia is solidifying its position as a global manufacturing hub, with countries like Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand leading in semiconductor production, electronics, and automotive manufacturing, respectively. This shift is setting the stage for a significant transformation in 2025—the diversification of global supply chains.

Empower your aluminium machining

For many years now, aluminium materials have been becoming more and more prevalent in many industries.

Outlook 2025: The future of additive manufacturing, AI, and sustainability

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by advancements in technology and the growing need for sustainable practices. In 2025, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and sustainability will redefine how products are designed, produced, and delivered.

Barentz appoints Derk Jan Terhorst as CEO

Derk Jan Terhorst was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2025. Derk Jan will take over from Terry Hill who served as Interim CEO since May 2024.

Westfalia Fruit acquires avocado products company Syros

Syros is a Belgian-based manufacturer of avocado products serving the European food and service industry as well as retail sectors.

Amorepacific recognized for AI-based makeup application at CES 2025

Amorepacific is named a CES 2025 Innovation Award Honoree for its generative AI-based makeup application. This is the 6th sixth consecutive win for the company at CES.

Factors that will impact plastic packaging demand in Southeast Asia

More Asians are going for greater convenience and this ultimately results in a heightened demand for plastics, packaging, and related products, according to Joey Roi Bondoc, Research Director, Colliers Philippines.

Robust demand to drive rubber market in 2025

Asia Pacific dominates the rubber market and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 30%. Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and Thailand, Japan are expected to remain as primary markets for rubber due to extensive rubber tire production in these countries.