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Innovative companies often have an interesting history. One tradition-conscious market leader is the German vacuum specialist Leybold. Founded by Ernst Leybold in Cologne in 1850, the company has achieved numerous pioneering milestones and product developments. Now, in 2025, the renowned manufacturer is celebrating its 175th anniversary.

Important Role in Many Areas

Cosmo Specialty Chemicals, a 100% subsidiary of Cosmo First and a one-stop solution for a range of Adhesives, Masterbatches, and Coating Chemicals, has announced the launch of its innovative COSEAL-601 heat seal coating solution. The company’s heat seal coating technology has demonstrated remarkable market performance, consistently outperforming industry benchmarks across various temperature ranges.

Automation NTH, a leading automation system integrator specializing in solving complex life sciences, medical device and med tech manufacturing challenges, will showcase a precision automation solution for complex medical device assembly at INTERPHEX NYC, April 1-3. At Booth #3061, the company will provide live demonstrations of its custom-designed Vision Guided Robotic Wire Insertion Machine, a precision solution that can meticulously control movement with less than 0.001” (25 µm) tolerance in all axes.

Giving used food packaging a second life and advancing recycling of PVDC within the polyolefin waste streams

Leading inkjet technology group, Xaar is revolutionising corrugated packaging printing, delivering flexo quality and a reduced cost per print alongside digital customisation and personalisation benefits in a single pass.

 JPFL Films Private Limited, a subsidiary of India’s biggest flexible packaging company, Jindal Poly Films Ltd, has announced that it has become the first player to launch Biaxially Oriented Polyamide (BOPA) Nylon films in India. JPFL Films Private Limited has invested Rs 120 crore at its state-of-the-art facility in Nasik.

The member companies of AEROBAL, the International Organization of Aluminum Aerosol Can Manufacturers, reported worldwide deliveries of 6.75 billion units in 2024. Compared to the previous year, this represents a 4.2% increase. This remarkable growth, despite a rather challenging economic environment, was driven by robust demand across all key market segments, including personal care and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, as well as food and household products.

Strong Demand Across All Key Markets

In just a few days, the Circular Valley Convention (CVC) will open its doors at the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf. On March 12-13, 2025, this pioneering platform for the industrial circular economy will bring together leading figures from business, science, politics, and society under the theme "Uniting Indus-tries for a Circular Tomorrow". With over 100 exhibitors, 200 top speakers, inspiring presentations, groundbreaking innovations, and premium network-ing opportunities, CVC provides a unique platform to actively shape the tran-sition towards a circular economy.