Italian packaging association names president-designate

The successor to Riccardo Cavanna as president of the Italian packaging machinery manufacturers’ association for the 2026–2030 term will be chosen in July at the Annual General Meeting.

Givaudan to acquire majority stake in Eurofragance

Givaudan has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Eurofragance, a pure play fragrance house based in Barcelona, Spain.

Energy-efficient conversion of pellet dryers

Further development of Blue Air Systems' process air technology now results in very high energy savings of 50–70% compared to conventional hot-air pellet dryers.

Vitafoods Asia now 50% bigger, aims to meet region's demand for healthy aging and personalized nutrition

Longevity takes center stage at Vitafoods Asia 2026 as it evolves to feature new areas and a growing exhibitor base.

InterPlas Thailand: Exhibitors' Showcase

Special Supplement on InterPlas Thailand presents some of the products on exhibit plus contact details of the exhibitors.

ASEAN’s premier exhibition to elevate manufacturing to higher level

Highlights of ASEAN’s premier exhibition for the plastics industry include the quest for intelligent manufacturing and sustainable solutions to bring manufacturing to a higher level of success.

High-performance pigments respond to design and sustainability requirements

Sun Chemical featured its latest innovations for the plastics industry at CHINAPLAS 2026. Dr. Christof Kujat, Global Head of Industry Segment Plastics at Sun Chemical discussed the advantages of the company’s pigments portfolio.

Thailand Electronics Circuit Asia 2026 expands beyond PCB to smart manufacturing, automation and future mobility

As Asia accelerates investments in electronics, EV production, AI infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing, the integration between electronics and industrial manufacturing technologies is becoming more critical than ever.

Wanhua Chemical Automotive Materials Innovative Solutions

Wanhua Chemical has launched a holistic automotive materials solution centered on three key trends: health & eco-friendliness, lightweighting, and electrification.

NIANCE evolving into a global beauty & longevity ecosystem

With new openings in Zurich, Shanghai, and Cyprus, NIANCE is evolving from a product-focused beauty brand into a holistic product + service ecosystem.

Industrial AI moves from experimentation to execution

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a driving force in industrial transformation, moving beyond pilot projects to deliver measurable business value. From autonomous manufacturing and intelligent automation to data-driven decision-making and predictive operations, AI is reshaping production environments. As companies focus on scalability, governance, and workforce adoption, industrial AI is emerging as a key enabler of productivity, efficiency, resilience, and innovation.

Collaborative robots take on more complex manufacturing roles

Collaborative robotics is entering a new phase as advanced systems move beyond simple assistance tasks. Enhanced mobility, AI capabilities, and higher payload capacities are enabling manufacturers to automate a wider range of production processes while improving efficiency and flexibility.