Avient highlights sustainable solutions at Plastimagen 2025

Avient Corporation presented its sustainability-supporting services and polymer colorants and additives at Plastimagen 2025.

Adapting to the automation times

At the end of February 2025, UK-based mass moulder Broanmain Plastics took delivery of a fully automated 320-ton Haitian injection moulding machine featuring a Hilectro cartesian robot.

Barentz appoints Christian Barker as Chief Commercial Officer, Global Head of Human Nutrition

Christian Barker is appointed Chief Commercial Officer, Global Head of Human Nutrition and Executive Board Member

Car buyers benefit as market faces oversupply

The automobile market in early 2025 is witnessing a major shift as automakers and dealerships slash prices on 2024 models to clear excess inventory

Mazda invests US$150M to boost EV production in Thailand

Mazda is making a significant push into electric and hybrid vehicle production with a US$150 million (THB 5 billion) investment in Thailand. The Japanese automaker aims to produce new compact electric SUVs, reinforcing Thailand’s position as a major automotive manufacturing hub.

Novelis launches first-ever aluminum coil made entirely from recycled automotive scrap

Developed and produced for the European automotive market, this breakthrough marks a significant step toward greater circularity and sustainability in the automotive industry.

How sorghum can help solve global food security issues

Sorghum has various uses in value-added products such as animal feed, biofuels, and gluten-free foods.

WELTEC BIOPOWER announces projects in Japan

German biogas specialist Weltec Biopower offers customers stable, earthquake-proof building constructions for their cattle and pig farms

Parkside achieves 500-day safety milestone with zero lost time incidents at Malaysia site

Flexible packaging expert Parkside is celebrating its latest safety milestone after its Asian site recorded its 500th day without a lost time incident.

Konecranes supplies cranes to support VinFast's EV production in Vietnam

Konecranes has supplied five 25-ton CXT Double Girder Cranes to Vietnam’s VinFast Auto Ltd., bringing the total number of cranes delivered to the automaker to 25.

Thailand BOI says 2024 investment applications soar 35% to 10-year high

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) said that applications for investment promotion in 2024 soared 35% in value to 1.14 trillion baht (US$33 billion), the highest level since 2014, led by large foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in data centers, cloud services, as well as semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing.

Prinova appoints Richard McEvoy as new president and CEO

Richard McEvoy will assume his new position as president and CEO effective April 1, 2025.