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  • Alpla’s thin-walled containers meet PPWR regulations

    Alpla will produce thin-walled containers for dairy products using recycled PET for the first time. The creative solution satisfies every PPWR criterion and is scheduled to begin series production in the fourth quarter of 2025. Together with machine manufacturer Engel, mould maker Brink, label maker iPB Printing and joint venture partner Intopack, the injection moulding…


  • Agristo intensifies its efforts to expand internationally in the United States and Europe

    Agristo has announced a significant milestone in its expansion strategy by building its first production facility in the United States and further growing inside Europe, To meeting increasing demand and future market needs in Europe, it is expanding production capacity in key locations, with ongoing developments at a site in Wielsbeke, Belgium, and preparatory work…


  • Cadbury capitalises on expanding snacking market

    Cadbury has introduced three new ice creams in stick and tub shape – Cadbury Dairy Milk Mint Stick, Cadbury Dairy Milk Mini Sticks, and Cadbury Crunchie Tub. The three new Cadbury ice cream varieties aim to expand ice cream occasions and capitalise on the expanding snacking market. Kim Jacks, brand manager noted Cadbury’s response is…


  • TenneT looks to optical networking to communicate with offshore grid assets

    Image: TenneT Dutch TSO Tennet has selected Nokia to deliver optical networking technology for eight new 2GW grid connection platforms in the North Sea. Nokia is to supply its 1830 photonic service switch (PSS) DWDM solution to support long-distance transmission up to 300 km to connect the offshore sites to TenneT’s onshore telecommunications infrastructure. With…


  • Utility Broadband Alliance and 450 MHz Alliance partner on utility wireless strategies

    Image: 450 MHz Alliance The Utility Broadband Alliance and 450 MHz Alliance partner to accelerate the advancement of mission-critical broadband solutions for utilities. Through an MoU the Utility Broadband Alliance and the 450 MHz Alliance intend to combine their expertise to develop innovative solutions to support mission-critical communications, grid modernisation and the transition to smarter,…


  • Energy smart data scheme proposed in Britain

    Image: 123rf An energy smart data scheme involving sharing customer data with authorised third parties in a secure way is under investigation in Britain. Underlying the proposal is the stated objective to give customers control over the use of their own data, so they can access useful, innovative and personalised products and services from third…


  • Cetec ERP to Showcase ERP Solutions for Regulatory Compliance and Efficiency at MD&M West 2025

    Cetec ERP is excited to announce its participation in MD&M West 2025, taking place February 4-6, 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Attendees can visit Cetec ERP at Booth #3988 to explore its suite of ERP solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of medical device manufacturers. From Quality Management System (QMS)…


  • NEOTech Commemorates a Decade of Growth and Strong Partnerships, Driving Innovation in Electronics Manufacturing

    NEOTech, a leading provider of electronic manufacturing services (EMS), design engineering, and supply chain solutions in the high-tech industrial, medical device, and aerospace/defense markets, is celebrating a decade of innovation, growth, and strong partnerships with high-tech OEMs around the globe. Since its formation in 2015 through the strategic merger of NATEL and OnCore, NEOTech has…


  • PARMI USA Celebrates 15 Years of Delivering User Friendly 3D Inspection Systems

    PARMI USA, INC., a leader in advanced 3D inspection systems, is proud to mark its 15th anniversary as a leader in cutting-edge 3D inspection technology. Since its founding in 2010, PARMI USA has been at the forefront of advancing automated optical inspection (AOI), solder paste inspection (SPI), and laser measurement solutions, serving diverse industries such…


  • PVA Expands Focus on Dispensing Solutions with New Website and Enhanced Customer Resources

    PVA, a global supplier of automated dispensing and coating equipment, is excited to announce its renewed focus on dispensing solutions alongside the launch of its redesigned website. While PVA is widely recognized for its industry-leading conformal coating expertise, the company also offers a comprehensive range of dispensing equipment tailored to meet a variety of application…