SLM launches Additive.Designer software

This year SLM Solutions commercially launched the Additive.Designer® software platform at the formnext.

2018 ASEAN 2-Wheeler Manufacturing and Sustainability Summit

The 2018 ASEAN 2-Wheeler Manufacturing and Sustainability Summit held on December 3 & 4, 2018 at Crowne Plaza Jakarta Hotel in Indonesia recently concluded. 

Taiwan machine tool manufacturers Thailand visit

In November 2018, machine tool builders from Taiwan gathered to visit factories in Thailand organized by Taiwan’s CSD (Corporation Synergy Development Center and ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute) and supported by International Metalworking News for Asia’s Editor-in-Chief Kathryn Gerardino-Elagio. 

Go for healthier, sustainable packaging

The F&B packaging sector fast-tracks move toward healthier, sustainable packaging designs.  

Outlook 2019: Future prospects and challenges

Representatives from Davis-Standard, Frigel Asia Pacific, Shunde Kautex Plastics Technology, Fomtec, FRX Polymers and Electrolux reveal emerging trends in 2019

Booming restaurant sector in Middle East

Keeping pace with international foodservice trends and concepts, the restaurant industry in the Middle East is growing to reach an estimated value of USD29.3 billion by 2020.  

CP Kelco to expand pectin capacity

Speciality colloids manufacturer CP Kelco will increase its capacity for pectin by15% and employ new technology for pectin extraction.

Packaging solutions for produce

MULTIVAC joins Fruit Logistica 2019 (6-8 February 2019) to showcase its traysealer, thermoforming packaging machine, and sustainable solutions for fruit and vegetables.    

Barry Callebaut deal with Burton’s Biscuits

Barry Callebaut will supply 12,000 tonnes of chocolate and compound per year to Burton’s Biscuit Company.  

Pipes market to grow 4.3% p.a.

Global market for PE pipes is projected to grow annually by 4.3% until 2025, according to a Ceresana study 

Renewable, marine biodegradable straws

Stora Enso and startup Sulapac have joined forces to develop a recyclable, microplastic-free and marine biodegradable drinking straws. &

2018 ASIA Plastics Processing Technology & Innovative Materials Summit

Post-event video shows the highlights of the Summit which was organized by Ringier Events in partnership with leading organizations in Indonesia.