BASF headquarters in Ludwigshafen, Germany
BASF looks back on a challenging financial year 2025. Despite a volatile market environment and negative currency effects, the chemical company pushed ahead with key strategic projects, accelerated its cost-saving programs and further strengthened its balance sheet. While operating income came under pressure, BASF is focusing on efficiency gains, portfolio adjustments and growth in selected segments in 2026.
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Improved truck handling at Coca-Cola HBC Austria in Edelstal thanks to intelligent yard management software
Coca-Cola HBC Austria has consistently digitized its yard management at its Edelstal site. Using Inform's Syncrosupply software, Coca-Cola controls all truck traffic in a virtually fully automated manner, from check-in to departure. The result is significantly reduced throughput times, greater adherence to schedules, and full transparency across all yard processes. The project is considered a showcase example of efficient logistics control within the Coca-Cola HBC Group.
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  • Food packaging: The new EU Packaging Regulation PPWR stipulates, among other things, binding recycling quotas and the increased use of recycled materials such as PET
    Today, food packaging is much more than just a product wrapper. It must ensure maximum product safety, reduce material usage, be recyclable, and at the same time meet increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. Against the backdrop of global food losses and increasing sustainability requirements, innovative packaging concepts are increasingly becoming the focus of the food industry. From recyclable plastics and paper-based barrier papers to automated high-performance lines, international companies are...
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Industrial companies are under increasing pressure when it comes to cyber security
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Change of leadership at Merck and Sanofi: from left to right: Belen Garijo, Kai Beckmann, Paul Hudson
Autonomous mobile robotics (AMR), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and industrial trucks for efficient intralogistics will be presented at this year's Logimat
Novartis has started construction work on a new global biomedical research center for drug discovery in San Diego, thereby expanding its presence in the US, such as here in Indianapolis
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  • The wet version of the milling unit combines flexibility, energy efficiency, ease of maintenance, and seamless integration into modern brewing processes
    With the “T-Rex WET,” Ziemann Holvrieka is expanding its portfolio with a wet milling unit. The grinding concept with double-cone, interlocking segments reduces the size and extends the service life of the grinding discs. The modular design and full CIP capability allow for easy integration into modern brewing processes and hygienically demanding applications.
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Locally produced in China: The new all-electric injection molding machine “EcoPrimus” is being presented to the Asian public for the first time at Chinaplas 2026
The new multi-monitor or keyboard sharing solutions improve production processes
No chance for ransomware attacks thanks to Cyber Resilience Act
Artificial intelligence can raise the precision of optical distance sensors to a new level, for example, when used in intralogistics
The next level of automation: The new Wire Handling System from Rittal Automation Systems transports pre-assembled wires just-in-time and just-in-sequence from the Wire Terminal to up to four workstations.
The conversation between Wilfried Guerry from B&R and editor-in-chief Susanne Woggon took place via MS Teams
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  • Exclusive highlight talk with Tobias Bangert (2nd from left) from Janitza and Raphael Görner (3rd from left) from Rittal on energy management and networked energy solutions of tomorrow with editor-in-chief Susanne Woggon and Ronny Schumann from Tropal Media
    The transformation of energy systems in Europe is at a turning point. With the ongoing expansion of renewable energies, the electrification of industrial processes, and the emergence of new consumers such as charging infrastructure for electric mobility and data centers, the requirements for a stable, flexible, and networked power grid are growing. Energy management is developing into a key strategic technology. It connects the generation, storage, distribution, and consumption of energy into an integrated overall...
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Exclusive highlight talk with Mark Zimpfer (center) from Hager on intelligent, decentralized energy systems and distribution
Around 107,000 visitors came to the trade fair alliance “The smarter E Europe 2025” in Munich
Technological trends, regulatory developments and market-relevant topics are highlighted at The smarter E Europe
Start-ups are once again presenting innovations and ideas at EM-Power Europe this year
The Copa-Data software team at the trade fair: (f.l.t.r.) Stefan Hufnagl, Industry Specialist Energy, Jürgen Resch, Director Industry Management Energy, Wolfgang Spirek, Industry Specialist Energy and Lewis Williams, Industry Specialist Energy
The finalists of “The smarter E AWARD 2025” in the five categories have been determined
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  • By using the new “OBJECT-AI” technology, the new sorting system by Sesotec can reliably separate PET that is suitable for food from other packaging
    Large quantities of plastic packaging are still being used for energy recovery. This results in the loss of valuable raw materials. PET recycling in particular offers enormous potential for a functioning circular economy, as PET is lightweight, easily moldable, and can be recycled multiple times. It is also approved for food contact and economically attractive to process.
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Filling silane for Evonik Antwerp into canisters using automated weighing electronics by Systec
DHL takes over operations at the Sanofi vaccine distribution center in Val-de-Reuil, France
At Elasto, the granulate is transported in a closed system. Wittmann Feedmax Clean conveyors are also used. This reliably prevents dust formation
Novartis chooses Salesforce as its platform for personalized customer interaction
Robot-assisted packaging systems: Robots handle valuable champagne bottles without touching the labels
Petite Palates packages its new baby food product range in stand-up pouches using Sig's aseptic spouted pouch technology. This means that the baby meals do not require refrigeration or preservatives
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    The next Hannover Messe will take place from March 20 to 24, 2026. At the upcoming industrial trade fair, international companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical and digital industries, as well as the energy sector, will present solutions for resource-efficient, climate-neutral, and resilient production. With its appointment as partner country, Brazil is reaffirming its commitment to driving industrial change toward a sustainable economy. The country wants to further expand its role as a global player...

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