Author: Riya Kadam

An Exclusive Interview with Mr. Thomas Franken the Director of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, K 2025: Thomas Franken on India, Innovation, and the Future of Plastic 1. What are the trends going on at K 2025 and as the organizer how do you see that? Everyone’s really looking forward to it not only the industry itself but also Messe Düsseldorf and our team. We are really looking forward to K 2025, because it causes a lot of preparation to prepare for a big show like this every few years. Now, we are very excited to see everyone back in Dusseldorf. So,…

An Exclusive Interview with Ms. Millie Arthur Contractor the General Manager of Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt. Ltd. (MD India), a subsidiary of the Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, Innovation Meets Preparation : Millie Contractor 1. How do you see as Dusseldorf India taking nearly 200 exhibitors to Germany some of them carrying machines what all preparation are going and what would you suggest? K is undoubtedly a very influential and comprehensive platform for the entire value chain of the global plastic and rubber industry in India. For our team, it is one of the benchmarks in the industry. For Indian exhibitors, I…

Magic MP of Italy Leads the Charge into the Future with Advanced All-Electric Blow Molding Machines Magic MP is a pioneering firm that specializes in the design and manufacture of All-Electric blow moulding machines. It was founded in 1959 and has its headquarters in Besana in Brianza, close to Milan, Italy. With more than 60 years of expertise, Magic MP has established a solid reputation for providing cutting-edge machinery solutions that serve a variety of uses, from intricate packaging systems to container manufacture. A History of Firsts Magic MP introduced its first All-Electric machine, the “Baby Electric,” in 1997, becoming…

Axium Packaging Celebrates 15 Years of Pioneering Innovation and Global Expansion Axium Packaging, a leading manufacturer of packaging components for multinational consumer product companies, is celebrating its 15th year of an extraordinary trajectory marked by rapid expansion and innovation. Founded by Pushminder Judge and Paul Judge out of a single room in Ontario, Canada, Axium Packaging today is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio, and now includes more than 23 facilities across North America, serving nearby customers quickly and efficiently. “Our rapid growth and continued success are a testament to the company’s commitment to innovation, customer service and sustainability, as well as…

UltiMaker S6 Sets New Standard in 3D Printing for Defense, Education, and Manufacturing UltiMaker announces the launch of the UltiMaker S6 3D printer – a powerful new addition to the company’s award-winning portfolio, combining high-speed, intuitive ease-of-use and flexibility at a compelling price point. The S6 was designed specifically for engineers, manufacturing teams, and maintenance crews who need reliable 3D prints to support production, functional prototyping, and on-demand repairs. Developed to help users across all sectors scale their production efficiently, it delivers on both technical performance and cost-effectiveness. While UltiMaker continues to innovate across its ecosystem, much of the focus is engineered…

Covestro’s PU Composites Drive Over 3 GW in Photovoltaic Module Shipments Covestro is glad to announce that sales of photovoltaic (PV) modules with frames developed with its polyurethane (PU) composites technology have topped 3 gigawatts. This is a significant milestone for the low-cost, low-carbon aluminium substitute that the materials producer invented in China. This volume highlights the expanding market acceptance and is equal to almost 5 million regular solar panels, which would cover more than 1,100 soccer fields. Made with Covestro’s Baydur PU composites, the frames offer high strength, corrosion resistance, and insulation properties – thereby enhancing solar module performance and…

YIZUMI Expands Global Reach with the Inauguration of New Technical Center in Turkiye Yizumi Turkey Precision Makine A.S. (YIZUMI Turkiye Technical Center) celebrates its debut in Silivri, Istanbul, with a grand open day. The celebration was attended by customers, partners, and industry professionals. Strategic Milestone in Globalization At the ceremony, Mr. James Zhang, Deputy Managing Director of YIZUMI, General Manager of YIZUMI Injection Molding Machine Division and International Business Division, has delivered a welcome speech. He states that the establishment of YIZUMI Turkiye marks a significant step in YIZUMI’s globalization – marking significant progress of the company’s strategic layout in Middle…

Pioneering Joint Venture Advances Circular Economy in Construction Sector Sika and Sulzer have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture to advance plastics recycling in the construction industry. The aim is to combine the strengths of both companies: Sika’s extensive expertise in polymer applications and high-performance building materials and Sulzer’s leading process knowledge in chemical recycling. The joint venture, based in the Zurich area, will be founded as an independent company, with each partner holding a 50 percent stake. Operational activities will commence in the second half of 2025 with pilot projects in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.  Approximately two…

Communicating Sustainability Using Colors, Materials, and Plastic Surface Finishes It is contradictory to use sustainable materials in product design. The question of where the sustainability story goes and how to communicate this amazing accomplishment arises when a less sustainable material is replaced with a more sustainable one and the new, more responsible version is so well done that it is visually identical to the original, less responsible version. It is challenging to explain sustainability if the recycled, bio-based, low-carbon, or other environmentally friendly material you use looks exactly like the original plastic. There is no difference in appearance. The paradox…

ENGEL Acquires Longtime Partner Roegele to Establish New Subsidiary ENGEL Spain The Spanish injection molding machine company ENGEL is acquiring its long-standing sales partner Roegele on April 1, 2026, as part of its ongoing internationalization plan. With this action, ENGEL expands its market share in southwest Europe and creates a new subsidiary, ENGEL Spain. Barcelona-based Roegele, S.A. is one of ENGEL’s oldest distribution partners. Since 1972, the company has supported customers across all key sectors of plastics processing – from automotive to medical technology. Their collaboration has been defined by a close and trusted partnership for over five decades. Roegele has…