ITPLAST Aprile 2024 | Page 5

ISBN 0391 - 7401

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Union Officine Meccaniche pag . 18

18 Encouraging Preliminary Results ,

Despite a Few Shadows

Despite challenges for Italian manufacturers of plastics and rubber machinery , preliminary results show a potential record-breaking production of over 4.8 billion euros in 2023 , driven by a 13 % increase in exports . Europe remains the primary market , while the Americas and the Middle East show promising growth . pag . 30

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Tradition and Innovation in Plastics Machinery Engineering

A well-established tradition in plastics machinery engineering and an in-depth knowledge of polymer processing methods make BMB a leading player in injection moulding technologies . pag . 34

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Driving Industrial Extrusion 8

EDITORIAL

Sustainability , a Must for SMEs ( P . Spinelli ) 13

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Blown Film Solutions for Packaging

The presentation of the Techno FleX PO5 blown film extrusion line also attracted overseas customers . The advantages of the new twin-screw system go beyond simple recycling . How Bandera is conquering new market shares at a global level .

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Italian Excellence , without Borders

Tecnova : Italian excellence in plastic recycling that stretches beyond global boundaries . The company based in Novara counts on a collaborative approach with its clients and the entire industry . A novelties of note is the Liontek densifier that processes post-consumer and post-industrial materials .

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