Industry and strategy

Pillarstone announced on 3 May that it has acquired 100% of Manucor (a specialized producer of PP films for flexible packaging, labels and adhesive tapes). The relaunch of the company with a new business plan is underway. Luigi Scagliotti appointed new CEO.

With the acquisition of 51% of the capital of the company Virojanglor by Pusterla 1880 a group has been created that is positioned among the leaders in secondary luxury packaging.

Arol SpA, world reference in the design and production of capsuling and capping systems, on April 27, 2018 signed a partnership with Tirelli Srl, which designs and produces filling, closing and labeling systems, mainly for the cosmetics industry.

The IMA Group invests in the sector of machinery for packaging tissue and personal care products. On 23/04/18, IMA signed an agreement with Matteo Gentili and some minority shareholders concerning the purchase of 82.5% of the shares of the company TMC SpA (Castel Guelfo, BO), which manufactures and sells automatic machines for the packaging and handling of tissue and personal care products and…

The CAM Group has also confirmed its presence for the 2018 edition of Achema (Frankfurt, 11-15 June).

For some years now CMI Industries has been going through a phase of growth and renewal, both in the technological field - thanks to the constant innovative research that is part of the firm’s DNA - as well as in its quality as a Group, in constant expansion in terms of product sectors and markets. Focus on the Beauty Tech Division and on the new brands.

February 9 2018 SATO Holdings Corporation - of which ALTECH srl is an Italian Premier Business Partner - announced changes to its corporate leadership.

Leader in the field of automatic packaging machines for tobacco products, GIMA TT closed 2017 with 151.8 million euro in earnings (+51.2% compared to the 100.4 million reported by the company on 31 December 2016), with an export share exceeding 72%, with excellent results in Europe and Asia. The company also fared very well on the domestic market, with 13% growth.

Exceeded mid-March 2018, there are only a few months left until the expiry of the transition period towards the new UNI EN ISO 9001: 2015 standards for the quality management system and UNI EN ISO 14001: 2015 for the environmental management system (the deadline to complete the certification passage to the new standard is September 15, 2018).

The “A Circular Future with Plastics” convention will be held on 24th and 25th May 2018, in Milan, where the Unionplast Rubber Plastics Federation (Italian association of plastic converters) and EuPC - European Plastics Converters (the association of European companies) will bring over 250 plastics converters from all over Europe.

On the occasion of the opening of MECSPE, Senaf (organizer of the show focused on manufacturing 4.0 at Fiere di Parma, 22-24 March 2018) announced that it has given the Department of Design of the Milan Polytechnic an assignment.

Meeting on 19 February under the Presidency of Alberto Vacchi, the Board of Directors of IMA S.p.A., world leader in the production of automatic machines, viewed the preliminary estimates of the main management data for the year 2017, which indicate a year showing further growth over the previous one, thanks to the successful sales performance of automatic machines and complete lines in the…

The ineluctable rise of the Internet of Things and industry 4.0, with the resulting networking of a large number of systems and objects, has shed light on the indispensability of securing facilities and data against hackers. ICS Forum tips for starting off on the right foot. Maurizio Cacciamani

Founded in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna’s industrial district, over the course of 38 years in business Valmatic has established itself as a go-to operator in the international single serve packaging market. From a bold inception to global expansion, the story of this enterprise is as implausible as it is inspiring. Stefano Lavorini, Chiara Giannangeli

Since 1991, Altech has been building labeling machines and automatic identification systems for all consumer goods sectors. A very Italian firm, but one with a global outlook, it has always been known for its vocation for export, which over the years has led it to establish a presence on every continent.

Some of the world’s most important ICT and industrial automation suppliers - gathered by Messe Frankfurt Italia Srl to support the next edition of SPS Italia - took part in the round table discussion “Industrial software in the age of 4.0” in Milan last December.  The event proved a valuable opportunity for exploring fields of application and the benefits of using advanced software solutions. …

Which are the components that contribute to an Italian company’s growing and becoming an international group in a very short time, present in several countries, accounting for more than 2,500 customers in 86 countries, 400 employees and a production capability exceeding 3 billion units a year? The correct forumula, according to Enoplastic.

Having closed 2016 on the up (turnover +7.5% in 2015 at 187.2 million euros), Gerhard Schubert GmbH’s expectations for the current year are high as well: the job situation is excellent thanks to the dynamism in of the company order intake, especially in the US and in the pharmaceutical sector.

Devised by Sofidel  (leading  producer of tissue paper for hygienic and domestic use, headquartered at Porcari, Lucca), Papernet Bio Tech is an innovative and biologically active paper that, thanks to a a mix of spores, makes the decomposition of the organic material more effective, contributing to minimising limescale, blockages and bad smells, as well as significantly decreasing the Total…

Three companies in one, for a complete range respecting the single skills and competencies. Cartotecnica Goldprint has created the Gpack Group, operational since December 2017, that offers itself as an integrated supplier of converting products for the luxury and general packaging market, but also cartons for pharma, special papers, posters and displays.
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