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  • AROL Companies MACA Engineering and LAMFI to Unveil Latest Closure Innovations at K 2025

    MACA Engineering and LAMFI, two key associated companies of the AROL group, are set to showcase their newest advancements in closure manufacturing and lining technologies at the world’s No. 1 trade fair for plastics and rubber, K 2025. Attendees can find them in Hall 12, Booth A70. For decades, MACA Engineering, founded in Italy in…


  • TenneT Germany secures €9.5bn to fuel grid expansion

    Image courtesy TenneT TenneT Holding has reached an agreement with three large institutional investors in Europe for €9.5 billion ($11.1 billion) in TenneT Germany, which has been seeking a financial solution for its grid expansion plans. The investors include APG, investing on behalf of Dutch pension fund ABP, Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC and Norges…


  • Plant-based dog food cuts environmental impact by over 90% vs. red meat

    New research reveals just how much greener plant-based kibble is compared to meat-based dog food, from saving football fields of farmland to the carbon cost of long-haul flights. Study: Environmental impact of feeding plant-based vs. meat-based dry dog foods in the United Kingdom. Image credit: Nina Buday/Shutterstock.com  Dry dog foods in the United Kingdom may…


  • Don Dennison from PIT Equipment Services at SMTA Guadalajara 2025

    Justin Worden chats to Don Dennison from PIT Equipment Services at SMTA Guadalajara 2025. WNIE TV is kindly sponsored by Axxon Mycronic, Viscom, Kyzen, Koh Young, Indium Corporation, ROKA, Nordson Test and Inspection and EVS International.


  • Lecta rolls out glossy, grease-resistant solution for flexible packaging

    Creaset GP PFAS-Free FP, a new high-performance, one-side coated gloss paper specifically made for flexible packaging applications, has been released by Lecta. This PFAS-free paper offers a safer and more environmentally friendly answer to contemporary packaging requirements by combining superior flexibility, printability, and grease resistance. Creaset GP PFAS-Free FP satisfies consumer demand for responsible materials…


  • Landis+Gyr divests EMEA business

    Image courtesy 123rf Landis+Gyr Group AG, a global provider of integrated energy management solutions, has entered a share purchase agreement to divest its EMEA operations to AURELIUS as the company looks to sharpen its focus on the Americas and Asia Pacific markets. The purchase agreement values $215 million for Landis+Gyr’s full metering portfolio for residential…


  • Indium Corporation Expert to Present on Solder Paste Solutions at SMTA Empire Expo and Tech Forum

    Indium Corporation Technical Support Engineer Carson Burt will deliver a technical presentation on solder paste best practices at the SMTA Empire Expo and Tech Forum, to be held October 1 in East Syracuse, New York. The presentation, Engineering Out Defects: Solder Paste Selection and Handling Best Practices, will focus on solder paste selection, storage, and…


  • Federal Electronics Enhances Hermosillo Operations with Installation of Mycronic MyPro S30 Stencil Printer

    Federal Electronics, a leader in providing advanced electronic manufacturing services, has expanded its production capabilities with the installation of a new Mycronic MyPro S30 Stencil Printer at its Hermosillo facility. The addition strengthens Federal’s newest SMT line, delivering the speed, precision, and consistency required for high-mix, high-complexity assemblies. The MyPro S30 is part of Mycronic’s…


  • Essemtec Expands Presence in Mexico through Strategic Partnership with SMTVYS

    Essemtec, a global leader in advanced automation solutions for electronics manufacturing, is proud to announce the start of a new collaboration with SMTVYS, a leading provider of industrial equipment and manufacturing solutions in Mexico. This partnership strengthens Essemtec’s coverage in a key growth market, enabling faster support, stronger local presence, and enhanced services for customers…


  • Danone’s €60m Aldaia hub sets new benchmark for innovation

    Danone has completed a €60 million investment in its Aldaia production and innovation center in Valencia, Spain — now one of the company’s most advanced facilities globally. Over five years, the French multinational has transformed Aldaia into a fully integrated ecosystem that concentrates 90% of its production and delivers more than 180 innovation projects annually.…