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Improving tolerances by 30% and achieving faster startups with EDI® Automatic Die from Nordson

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Starlinger acquires woven packaging division from Windmöller & Hölscher

Source: smart_extrusion

News 29.11.2024

Starlinger took over the woven packaging division from German machinery producer Windmöller & Hölscher, based in Lengerich, Germany, as well as its Viennese subsidiary company W&H Machinery which specialises in woven packaging. With this acquisition, Starlinger further strengthens its position as world-leading supplier of machinery for woven plastic packaging. The integration of the related technologies holds significant potential for synergy effects in engineering, service, and sales.

The products of W&H’s woven packaging portfolio will be marketed by Starlinger in future. The rest of W&H’s product portfolio remains unaffected by this. Regarding service and spare parts, Starlinger takes over the worldwide support of the customers.

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Bausano Twin Screw Extruder MD 75-30 in the extrusion line

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Mflow extrusion plastometer from ZwickRoell

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Bausano Twin Screw Extruder MD 75-30 in the extrusion line

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News 03.11.2024

Alpla opens state-of-the-art recycling plant in South Africa

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News 28.10.2024

New Erema polyolefin plant

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News 21.10.2024

Pouch From Horizontally Recycled Flexible Packaging Film Developed

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Stadler sorting plant for plastic bottles and film

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