SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) will continue its support of German companies in 2025 by facilitating their participation in regional trade fairs for the wire, cable, and pipe industries in Mexico, Turkey, and Thailand.

In cooperation with the VDKM (Association of Wire and Cable Machine Manufacturers), the BMWK will support German companies exhibiting at the following regional trade fairs:

• wire & Tube Mexico: February 11-13, 2025
• wire & Tube Eurasia: April 9-12, 2025
• wire & Tube, GIFA, METEC Southeast Asia: September 17-19, 2025

New Registration Process

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – STI Group, a leading provider of innovative packaging solutions, has introduced Duobreak, a groundbreaking design that optimizes pallet utilization and enhances the shelf-ready packaging (SRP) of bagged and pouched products.

Duobreak significantly reduces empty space within SRP, with a ratio now under 50%. This advancement directly addresses the upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requirements, showcasing STI Group's commitment to sustainable and efficient packaging solutions.

Efficient Design, Enhanced Presentation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – STI Group, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, is celebrating another successful year at the POPAI UK & Ireland Awards. The company received five awards, including two for sustainability, demonstrating its commitment to creating innovative and impactful displays that also minimize environmental impact.

The winning displays include:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – STI Group, a leading provider of packaging solutions, has been awarded a Platinum rating by EcoVadis for its outstanding sustainability performance. This prestigious accolade places STI Group among the top 1% of companies assessed by EcoVadis globally.

The Platinum rating is the highest possible recognition from EcoVadis, a leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for businesses. It signifies that STI Group has demonstrated a comprehensive and integrated approach to sustainability management, with robust policies, procedures, and practices in place across all areas of its operations.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – A new study by Ricoh Europe reveals that while there is a strong desire among German businesses to implement process automation, concerns about potential disruptions to critical operations are hindering progress.

The study, conducted by Opinion Matters on behalf of Ricoh Europe, surveyed 1,000 employees and 300 decision-makers across Germany. It found that more than a third of employees (34%) lack access to process automation technologies despite expressing a keen interest in utilizing them.

"In a time where employee motivation is waning, process automation technologies can play a key role in giving employees a sense of purpose," says Nicola Downing, CEO of Ricoh Europe. "With process automation software, they have to spend less time on monotonous tasks and can concentrate on more rewarding and creative activities."

Concerns Over Business Continuity

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – The 16th Arab-German Health Forum will take place on October 15, 2024, at the Adlon Kempinski in Berlin. The forum will bring together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and business leaders from Arab countries and Germany to discuss the latest developments in healthcare and promote cooperation between the two regions.

The theme of this year's forum is "Bridging Cultures, Advancing Health." The program will cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Digital health
• Innovation in healthcare
• Medical tourism
• Pharmaceuticals
• Medical devices

Networking Opportunities

The Arab-German Health Forum will also provide ample networking opportunities for attendees to connect with other industry experts, policymakers, and researchers.

Call to Action

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 8, 2024 – The 9th Hydrogen Industry Day will take place on November 12-13, 2024, at Gut Gnadental in Neuss, Germany, the headquarters of the Wasserstoff Hub Rheinland. The event will bring together high-ranking speakers to discuss the latest developments and solutions for scaling up hydrogen production and use.

The focus of this year's event is on solutions for the hydrogen ramp-up. The program will cover a wide range of topics, including:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2024 – Sidel, a leading global provider of packaging solutions for beverage, food, home, and personal care products, has partnered with Twellium Industrial Company, West Africa's fastest-growing manufacturing company, to develop a new ultra-modern facility in Kumasi, Ghana. This greenfield project houses two complete PET packaging lines for still and carbonated beverages, marking a significant milestone in Twellium's expansion and commitment to innovation.

Project Scope and Objectives

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2024 – The countdown has begun: precisely one year from now, K in Düsseldorf will open its doors for the global plastics and rubber industry from 8 to 15 October 2025.

Preparations for K 2025 in Düsseldorf are in full swing, and the exhibition space is already fully booked. Numerous proven and new specials hone in on the motto "The Power of Plastics! Green - Smart - Responsible". The exhibitor database will go live in January 2025.

From 8 to 15 October, the global plastics and rubber industry will come together for its most relevant international trade fair in Düsseldorf. Like no other trade fair in this sector, K 2025 will again provide a complete overview of this industry's global ranges, guaranteed by the international origin of exhibitors. Companies from all continents have registered to offer trade visitors top-level innovations.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 6, 2024 – The 3rd VertiFarm show, taking place in Dortmund, Germany from October 8th to 10th, 2024, is set to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The event will focus on innovative technologies and new approaches to cultivation, with a particular emphasis on the burgeoning cannabis market.

Vertical farming, a method of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, has gained significant traction in recent years due to its potential to address food security and sustainability concerns. VertiFarm serves as a leading platform for industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers to explore the latest trends and innovations in this rapidly evolving field.