Vega opened a new production facility in Jiaxing, China, at the end of May 2026. The plant complements production at the headquarters in Schiltach and is designed to meet the demands of the Chinese market. With approximately 21,000 square meters of production, warehouse, and office space, as well as room for about 180 employees, the company is strengthening its international production strategy...
Preparations for K 2028 have begun. With the inaugural meeting of the Exhibitor Advisory Board, the world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry set the stage for the next event in Düsseldorf. At the same time, the board elected Dr. Axel von Wiedersperg of the Brückner Group as its new chairman. The first meeting focused on evaluating K 2025 and the strategic development of K...
Arla Foods and the DMK Group have officially completed their merger and will operate jointly under the name Arla. With approximately 11,200 farmers, 28,800 employees, and a combined milk supply of 19.4 billion kilograms per year, the merger creates Europe’s largest dairy cooperative. The merger is intended to strengthen competitiveness, enable investments in innovation and sustainable food...
International cooperation, resilience, and new partnerships were the focus of Chemspec Europe 2026. The trade fair for specialty chemicals brought together more than 4,200 industry professionals from 60 countries in Cologne. In addition to current market and technology trends, the industry discussed regulatory challenges, global competitiveness, and the future of European value chains.
Symrise has officially kicked off the second phase of construction for its new logistics center in Holzminden with a groundbreaking ceremony. With an investment of approximately 25 million euros, the company is strategically expanding its logistics capabilities, focusing on automated and digitized processes. The new center is designed to manage material and goods flows more efficiently, strengthen...
Tech Show Frankfurt 2026 once again demonstrated how closely artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructures, cybersecurity, and data centers are interconnected. With more than 8,000 attendees, over 220 speakers, and a strong international presence, the event established itself as a central platform for digital technologies in Europe. The four co-located events “Data Centre World”, “Cloud & AI...
Krones started the 2026 fiscal year with a significant increase in order intake. The order backlog exceeded €4.3 billion after the first quarter. Despite currency effects and a slight decline in revenue, the company improved its Ebitda margin and confirmed its financial targets for the current year. Krones sees growth potential particularly in the remainder of the year and in its customers’ stable...
China is placing AI robotics at the center of its industrial policy strategy. With its 15th Five-Year Plan, the country aims to integrate artificial intelligence more deeply into industrial applications and establish robotics as a driver of growth. While humanoid systems attract public attention, the continued development of traditional industrial robotics remains the key driver. At the same time...
Ifat Munich 2026 will bring key environmental technology topics to the forefront. The focus will be on water management, the circular economy, and new approaches to securing resources. With more than 400 events, the trade show offers a comprehensive program for trade visitors from industry and politics. In addition to these thematic priorities, international participation and hands-on...
ABB and Rittal are further expanding their collaboration in the field of power distribution. The focus is on a technology partnership designed to accelerate the expansion of electrical infrastructure. Both companies are combining their expertise in switchgear technology and platform solutions to develop standardized and scalable systems. The goal is to make the planning, installation, and...
