Upper Austrian site and neighboring Laakirchen mill are to grow together into a hub for sustainable packaging papers, renewable energy, and wood processing.

Messe Frankfurt has left the difficult and demanding last three years behind it and is now enjoying both qualitative and quantitative growth in Germany and abroad. By the end of financial year 2023, approximately 340 events will have been held worldwide under the Messe Frankfurt Group umbrella, with more than 84,000 exhibitors and an estimated four million visitors.

Fogmaker International AB, one of the leading global suppliers of fire suppression systems for engine compartments and enclosed spaces, is excited to announce the acquisition of the assets of Siveb Oy, through Fogmaker Finland Oy, on December 1st, 2023.

The Belen, NM, USA site opened in 1983 and has been processing responsibly mined bentonite clay into desiccant packets and bags for the past 40 years
The site has provided innovative solutions for industries such as intermodal transport, packaging, electronics and semiconductors, nutraceuticals and food protection
Beginning with Desi Pak™ bentonite clay desiccants, the site has developed other leading brands such as Container Dri™ II cargo desiccants, Sorb-It™ silica gel desiccants, Tri-Sorb™ molecular sieve desiccants and more

Siegwerk, one of the world’s leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, is expanding its existing management team. In a strategic move to reflect its global presence even stronger and adapt to the changing dynamics of the global ink and coatings industry, the company will establish a Group Executive Committee.

6K Additive to double capacity and expand domestic upcycling capability to create, maintain, protect, and restore U.S. industrial base capabilities that are critical to the Department and the American Warfighter.

6K Additive, a division of 6K Inc. and leader in the sustainable production of metals, today announced that it has initiated a significant investment program that will expand current capacity and add to its growing capabilities for metal processing.

Actility, a French company recognised as a global leader in low-power industrial IoT connectivity solutions, is announcing today a funding round of €16 million. This new financing will consolidate its leadership position in the global LPWAN (Low-Power Wide Area Networks) market as it enters a phase of accelerated growth.

After careful consideration, the owner families have decided to merge the Hunkeler Group with the Müller Martini Group. Müller Martini Holding AG has acquired all of the shares of the Hunkeler Group. With this transaction, the Hunkeler family and Crédit Mutuel Equity have sold off all their shares to Müller Martini. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

All4Labels Global Packaging Group, a leading international label manufacturer and pioneer in sustainable and digital printing solutions, is further extending its presence in the LATAM Region by welcoming Uniflexo, a well-established PSL, shrink sleeves and booklet producer serving different industrial segments. The company is officially joining the All4Labels Group. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval. Terms and conditions of the transaction were not disclosed.

HANZA AB (publ) has today signed an agreement to acquire all shares in Orbit One AB, a Swedish company that offers contract manufacturing of electronics and electromechanics. Orbit One has annual sales of approximately SEK 1.1 billion with an operating profit (EBITA) of approximately SEK 70 million.

Arkema finalized on 1 December 2023 the acquisition of Glenwood Private Equity’s 54% stake in the listed South Korean company PI Advanced Materials (PIAM). This acquisition complements Arkema's portfolio of high-performance technologies for the high-growth markets of advanced electronics and electric mobility.

From the automotive industry to household appliances, consumer electronics, and medical technology, many industries face increasingly complex requirements regarding surface design. High-quality, appealing finishes, sustainable materials, and various customization options are in demand.