ECONOMY AND MARKET
Italian technology plast / April 2022
026 for energy-efficient production processes with technologies designed for recycled , innovative , and bio-based materials
• systems for the recovery and recycling of plastics and rubber
• low-impact , recyclable virgin materials
• articles produced with environmentally sustainable materials .
In addition to the technology showcase , GreenPlast will also feature a new edition of Packaging Speaks Green , the international forum on sustainable packaging with globally renowned opinion leaders , companies , and policymakers who will offer a panorama of the industry and prospects for augmenting sustainability in the packaging industry and downstream markets . The event will be organized into three sessions : food & beverage , plastics and recycling , the pharmaceutical industry . We have also received excellent feedback on the first two GreenPlast webinars . They took place in November and December as part of a programme of events leading up to the inauguration in May and featured exhibitors leading initial discussions on some of the key themes of the exhibition . Over 500 participants from all over the world listened to talks by Tomra , Previero-Sorema , and Bandera on “ A second life for PET ” and Icma San Giorgio , Maris , and Bausano on “ Extrusion in plastics and rubber recycling processes ”. The next appointment will be 18 and 19 January 2022 with the third webinar , titled “ AreYouR : the Green side of plastics ” with the participation of Filtec , Fimic , Gamma Meccanica , and Tecnofer . The event will be held in parallel with Ipack-Ima , international exhibition for the packaging industry . making it possible to combine the presentation of two different yet highly complementary production spheres . Furthermore , the fairgrounds will also host the concomitant Print4All ( dedicated to commercial and industrial printing ), Intralogistica Italia ( systems for industrial materials handling , warehouse management , materials storage , and picking ) and , for the first time in Milan , Pharmintech ( processing , and packaging solutions for pharmaceu-
Cannon Group Announces Passing of Carlo Fiorentini
It is with deep regret that Cannon Group announces the passing of Eng . Carlo Fiorentini on Thursday , March 3 , 2022 at the age of 91 . Carlo Fiorentini was born in Bologna , Italy in 1930 and graduated with a degree in industrial engineering chemistry at the prestigious university of his city . After gaining significant professional experience at Rhodiatoce and Grace , he was appointed by engineer Leonardo Volpato in 1963 to direct the newly founded Cannon Afros company located in Caronno Pertusella . Carlo focused his knowledge of polymer chemistry on the burgeoning polyurethane industry . He soon identified new methods for mixing formulations that the chemical industry was increasingly developing for diverse industrial applications such as domestic refrigerators . In 1979 , after patenting a mixing head for compact and glass fiber reinforced polyurethanes , Carlo Fiorentini designed the FPL - an innovative mixing head suitable for pouring in open mold with laminar flow , thus eliminating foam spraying and paving the way for the automation of that process . This revolutionary device was followed by dozens of other patents , including the development of CarDioTM , the technology for expanding continuously cast flexible foams using liquid carbon dioxide instead of environmentally harmful blowing agents . For introducing so many innovative solutions to the worldwide polyurethanes industry , Carlo Fiorentini — after receiving the gold medal of the FSK ( the German association of foam manufacturers ) was inducted into the prestigious “ Hall of Fame of Polyurethanes ” by the American API ( Alliance for Polyurethanes Industry ) in 2000 , along with other pioneers of this sector . Carlo ’ s contribution was not only about technology and continuous innovation , but he was
tical , nutraceutical , cosmeceutical ). These events embody the logic of an integrated supply chain and are an important component of “ The Innovation Alliance ”.
Piovan Group Acquires 100 % of IPEG
Piovan S . p . A . and Ipeg announce the signing of an agreement ( the “ Transaction ”) providing for the acquisition by Piovan of 100 % of the outstanding shares of Sewickley Capital , Inc . (“ Sewickley Capital ”), the owner of 100 % of Ipeg , from the selling shareholders of Sewickley Capital ( the “ Selling Shareholders ”). “ We are particularly pleased and proud to combine our skills with those of the IPEG Group , creating the global leader in industrial automation in the plastics sector . Two years ahead of schedule , we have doubled our size since the year of the IPO and we are confidently prepared to meet future challenges and to
Carlo Fiorentini b . 27.12.1930 d . 03.03.2022
also strongly committed to the company ’ s commercial development . Carlo generated new opportunities abroad setting up the first agency in Denmark in 1969 , continuing to strengthen the business with the first manufacturing site in the United States in 1977 , and the first branch of a European company operating in polyurethanes sector in Japan in 1982 . President of the Cannon Group for several decades , his innovative spirit and constant search for new solutions have inspired the group ’ s Research & Development activities , which will continue with the same passion and determination .
Nicola Piovan , Executive Chairman of the Piovan Group
take advantage of any further aggregation opportunities that may arise .” - says Nicola Piovan , Executive Chairman of the Piovan Group . “ The acquisition of such an important American player and the merger of two of the largest companies in the world in the field of industrial automation for the processing of virgin and recycled polymers and bioresins will allow us to achieve important growth opportunities on a global scale .” - states Filippo Zuppichin , CEO Piovan Group - “ It will also allow Piovan Group to access a formidable customer base in North America , with the possibility - thanks to the international set up of Piovan Group - to follow the investments of the main American multinational corporations in the world . Moreover , it will allow a faster rollout to the American market of the Group ’ s proprietary technologies particularly in the circular economy . The acquisition of production capacity in India and the possibility to produce chillers in the United States will also allow Piovan Group to accelerate some important steps already foreseen in the industrial plan . We are convinced that this transaction will create great value for our shareholders ”. According to Ipeg CEO , Kirk Winstead , “ We have known and respected the Piovan Group for decades and are excited to join forces to better serve our collective customers and employees into the future . As we considered the future of the IPEG businesses , there were many compelling reasons to go forward with a ‘ stronger together ’ ownership structure . The strengths of the Piovan Group and IPEG are highly complementary and uniquely position the new group to leverage those strengths on a global basis . I am further
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