IKV at K 2016 to focus on Industry 4.0 and Additive Manufacturing

The Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and the Skilled Crafts at RWTH Aachen University will again be represented at K 2016 in Düsseldorf from October 19 - 26, 2016, with its own stand in Hall 14/C16. 

Worldwide material handling equipment demand to reach US$176B

Global demand for material handling equipment is forecast to rise 5.3 percent per annum through 2020 to $176 billion.

CO2-based laser marker

Hitachi offers a laser marker for a wide range of coding requirements

The Pott’s Brewery upgrades with new inspection technology

The brewery in Westphalia installs a Krones empty-bottle and rubber seal inspection for swing-stopper bottles

Callebaut© Chocolate Academy™ opens in India

Barry Callebaut inaugurates new, relocated training center as well as sales office in Mumbai 

Proseal expands into Middle East

The heat sealing specialist appoints KayDee Solutions LLC as its agent in the Middle East region  

‘Passion for Milk’ initiative launched

Through a new management and sustainability program, Epi Ingredients together with mother company Laïta, takes a stand for enhanced product quality, sustainability and corporate responsibility

Flexco’s PT Pro EZ belt centring stations are effective even with damaged belts

Misalignment of the conveyor belt is a frequent cause of material loss in conveyor systems. Belt centring stations can detect this and correct it. The latest such system in Flexco’s product range is the PT Pro EZ. One special feature is that the belt guide roller is polyurethane-coated as standard. This increases the service life and gives it better traction when moist. Competitors usually only offer this at extra cost.

Record-breaking NPE2018 pre-draw results reflect industry optimism

Overall, 81 companies selected a record 243,700 sq.ft. of exhibit space, 11% increase over NPE2015, which previously held the record for the biggest pre-draw in the show's history.  

Enhanced choice with new size PE food container

RPC Sæplast is introducing a third size into one of its top-selling PE reusable plastic container ranges for food processing.

Krones AG is new development partner for LiquiForm Technology

Krones AG joins collaborative effort to further develop breakthrough forming and filling technology  

Zambello gearboxes on center stage at TAIPEIPLAS 2016

The company's broad selection of gearboxes for plastics machinery will be highlighted at TAIPEIPLAS 2016.