Mercedes-Benz: Digital maintenance of Trumpf lasers

Cloud-based monitoring of all Trumpf lasers in the global production network Car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz and technology company Trumpf are implementing a new type of maintenance for Trumpf lasers. As Trumpf reports, the two companies are relying on predictive, digital maintenance for this purpose. Trumpf refers to this as the era of the Smart Factory. A cloud-based monitoring of all [...] is now being implemented in the global production network of Mercedes-Benz.

Development of alternative packaging

Cooperation between Bayer and Papacks Bayer intends to develop fibre-based packaging as an alternative to conventional plastic packaging. For this purpose, the Leverkusen-based pharmaceutical and agrochemical group has started a collaboration with Papacks. The Cologne-based packaging manufacturer recently reported on this in a press release. According to the press release, the fibre-based packaging is to be used for some products in Bayer's Consumer Health division in the future. This is intended to [...]

Fischers sells automotive division

Private equity firm Mutares takes over Fischer Automotive Systems. Fischer sells its automotive division. The investment company Mutares will take over Fischer Automotive Systems GmbH & Co. KG from Fischerwerke. Fischer describes the decision in its press release as a groundbreaking one for the automotive division. The corporate group, known for its dowels, further explains that the situation in the automotive industry is particularly [..]

Hamburg as an important location for packaging

Duisport industrial solutions takes over Breeze Industrial Packing GmbH. Breeze Industrial Packing GmbH, a company specialising in transport, logistics, and sea-worthy packaging, will be fully taken over by the duisport industrial solutions (dis) packaging group, according to information from the duisport Group. Alexander Fuchs will act as sole managing director. This is considered a strong statement by the duisport Group for the [...]

Arcelor-Mittal: Remodelling in Bremen and Eisenhüttenstadt

Steel group received national funding approval ArcelorMittal plans to reconfigure its plants in Bremen and Eisenhüttenstadt as part of a decarbonisation project. To this end, Robert Habeck, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, recently handed over the funding approval to the management and workforce in Eisenhüttenstadt, according to the company's press release. Funding of around 1.3 billion euros According to ArcelorMittal, the [...]

Haribo plans new factory in Neuss

Total investment of around 300 million Euros Haribo plans to build a new, more modern confectionery factory in Neuss. Discussions are currently underway with the City of Neuss regarding a plot of land. The land, which Haribo wishes to acquire from the city, is located in the industrial area of Neuss-Holzheim and covers an area of approximately 14 hectares. The confectionery manufacturer expects, according to […]

Gerresheimer acquires packaging manufacturer

Acquisition of Bormioli Pharma's parent company Gerresheimer Glas GmbH, an indirect subsidiary of Gerresheimer AG, is acquiring Blitz LuxCo Sarl. This company is the holding company of the packaging manufacturer Bormioli Pharma. As Gerresheimer announced, a purchase agreement has been signed with funds from the financial company Triton for this purpose. According to [...]

Coveris invests in Rohrdorf and Halle

Expansion of medical product production lines Packaging manufacturer Coveris is investing eight million euros in expanding its production capacity. Specifically, production lines for medical products at the German sites in Rohrdorf and Halle are being modernised and expanded. According to the company's press release, the investment is a response to the increasing demand for high-quality packaging solutions for […]

Egger: Austria's best family business

Award for Austria's Best Family Businesses The wood-based materials manufacturer Egger has been recognised as Austria's best family business. The award „Austria's Best Family Businesses“ was presented on 15 May 2024. Every year, the daily newspaper Die Presse organises this award together with the private bank Bankhaus Spängler, the auditing firm BDO and the Austrian Chamber of Notaries. The award is given by a panel of experts. Egger won the [...]

Lufthansa Cargo expands route network to Mexico

Connecting Monterrey and the European Market Lufthansa Cargo AG announces the expansion of its route network, offering its customers the ability to transport goods from Frankfurt to Monterrey in Mexico from 03 June 2024. A plane will depart from its home hub in Frankfurt every Monday, stop in Mexico City, and then continue to the International […]