Siemens is restructuring its automation business and consolidating four previously independent business units into a single organization. Starting in October 2026, Rainer Brehm will take over as head of the newly created Automation unit. Within this unit, the technology group is consolidating Customer Services, Factory Automation, Motion Control, and Process Automation. With this organizational...
Despite a challenging market environment, Erema remains committed to investing in plastics recycling. While weak recycled materials markets, high energy costs, and deferred investments led to a significant decline in revenue in fiscal year 2025/26, However, according to the company, the group remained profitable and continues to develop its recycling technologies. The Austrian plant manufacturer...
Bringing new food products to market requires shorter innovation cycles, realistic testing environments and close collaboration between product development, production and packaging experts. To support this process, Multivac has opened the "FoodHub Nordic" in Denmark. The new Center of Excellence combines food development, packaging expertise and pilot-scale production under one roof, helping food...
The demands placed on materials for electric mobility, energy storage and intelligent technologies continue to increase. To accelerate the development and application of advanced material solutions, Covestro and Chinese vehicle manufacturer BYD have entered into a long-term strategic partnership. The collaboration covers new energy vehicles, power batteries, energy storage systems and next...
Nestlé is strengthening its coffee business in Southeast Asia with one of its largest recent manufacturing investments in the region. The company will invest CHF 563 million in a new Nescafé production facility in Thailand, expanding capacity for soluble coffee, coffee mixes and ready-to-drink beverages. Equipped with advanced automation, AI-enabled systems and a modern distribution center, the...
Weidmüller is expanding its presence in Asia and has laid the cornerstone for a new corporate headquarters in Suzhou, China. With the largest overseas investment in the company’s history to date, the manufacturer will consolidate R&D, production, logistics, and engineering at a single location. The project is intended to strengthen local value creation and further enhance Weidmüller’s...
Industrial biotechnology is emerging as a key area of innovation for the food and ingredients industry. However, before new fermentation processes can be implemented on a commercial scale, they must successfully make the transition from the laboratory to the pilot scale. Gea is therefore investing €4 million in the expansion of its Application and Technology Center in Sarstedt in Germany. There...
The International Federation of Robotics has elected a new leadership team. Jane Heffner will assume the position of president of the International Federation of Robotics as scheduled, succeeding Takayuki Ito. Together with the newly elected vice president, Adrien Brouillard, she intends to advance the federation’s work during a period characterized by artificial intelligence, automation, and a...
After Interpack is before Interpack: Following the successful 2026 event, the world’s leading trade fair for processing and packaging is responding to the needs of the international industry and adapting its trade show concept. A new date in early summer and a more compact schedule are intended to enable exhibitors and visitors to make even more efficient use of their time at the show and...
Sanofi has named Paulo Fontoura as its new Executive Vice President and Global Head of Research & Development Pharma. Effective September 1, 2026, the experienced physician-scientist will oversee the company’s global R&D activities and join the Executive Committee. With more than 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical innovation, clinical development and translational science, Fontoura is...
