July 9, 2026 - With the acquisition of Eurostamp, based in northern Italy, the group strengthens its contract manufacturing platform for medical devices.
July 7, 2026 - He will lead the injection molding tooling and mold specialist created from Barnes Molding Solutions.
July 1, 2026 - The acquisition strengthens the French group’s position in high-precision moulds for medical, pharmaceutical and laboratory applications.
April 30, 2026 - The new identity brings together leading technologies and brands in injection molding, from hot runners to molds, sensors and controls.
February 18, 2026 - Tracy Cordes has succeeded Tony Black, who is nearing retirement. The two will work side by side through the end of March.
January 15, 2026 - Executive Vice President Finance & Administration Markus Büngers takes the helm following an interim period led by Thomas Karazmann.
January 14, 2026 - The USD 7.4 billion industrial group will operate through two distinct business units under a new permanent capital platform.
November 5, 2025 - A $7.4 billion group will be formed. The Canadian manufacturer of injection molding machines and molds will retain its autonomy and management.
October 28, 2025 - Manufacturer acquired by Apollo in January reorganized into Barnes Aerospace and Industrial Solutions Group.
May 30, 2025 - Three new investors bring fresh funding to the Italian mechatronics hub controlled by holding company Groupack.
September 8, 2026 - The industry is renewing calls for the European Commission to take action on competitiveness, recycling, energy, controls and investment in the sector.
September 8, 2026 - The French group has acquired domestic company Polyex, a specialist in polyethylene film extrusion and industrial packaging.
September 8, 2026 - For the German group, this is its second acquisition in the sheet segment in just a few months.
September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.
September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.
September 4, 2026 - ReBioCycle has demonstrated at pilot scale that PLA can be sorted from mixed plastic waste and chemically recycled back into virgin-quality material.
September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.
September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.
September 4, 2026 - ReBioCycle has demonstrated at pilot scale that PLA can be sorted from mixed plastic waste and chemically recycled back into virgin-quality material.
September 1, 2026 - Polyblend will upgrade a compounding line in Germany, with production due to start by the end of 2027.
September 3, 2026 - Car Top Systems becomes an independent automotive supplier with operations in Europe, Asia and the Americas.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
