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ECONOMY AND MARKET
Fimic New Agent for Nordson PPS’ BKG ® Products in Italy
Nordson Corp.’ s Polymer Processing Systems( PPS) division, a leading global supplier of melt delivery and pelletizing solutions, as well as polymer and fluid coating die systems, has announced an expansion of its sales agent network in Europe to boost global support for its BKG ® melt delivery and pelletizing customers. Fimic, a leading cutting-edge melt filtration technology provider, has been appointed the exclusive agent for Nordson’ s BKG ® products in Italy. This strategic partnership combines the expertise of two industry leaders, aiming to strengthen the Nordson BKG brand and provide enhanced solutions to the Italian plastics processing market. The collaboration combines Nordson BKG’ s globally recognized portfolio of high-performance melt pumps, screen changers, and pelletizing
systems with Fimic’ s extensive knowledge of melt filtration processes and established network within the Italian plastics industry. This powerhouse combination is poised to deliver unparalleled technical support, streamlined sales channels, and innovative solutions tailored to the specific needs of Italian processors. The partnership will allow Nordson BKG to expand its reach and reinforce its commitment to delivering innovative solutions for the plastics industry globally.“ We are delighted to welcome Fimic as our strategic partner in Italy,” says Sven Conrad, BKG’ s Global Segment Development Director at Nordson.“ Fimic’ s strong industry connections, technical expertise, and dedication to customer satisfaction make them the ideal partner to represent the Nordson BKG brand. This strategic alliance will enable us to reach
a wider customer base and provide our innovative melt processing technologies with the high level of service our customers expect. We are confident we will deliver significant value to the Italian market together.”“ We are thrilled to partner with Nordson BKG to bring their cuttingedge technology to the Italian market,” says Fimic CEO Erica Canaia.“ Fimic has long been committed to providing our customers with the highest quality and most efficient filtration solutions. Adding Nordson’ s BKG renowned products to our portfolio allows us to offer a more comprehensive, end-to-end solution and elevate process efficiency for our customers. Our deep understanding of the Italian market and our technical expertise ensure customers will receive exceptional support and customized solutions.”
From left to right: Claudio Bonafede( Fimic Sales Director), Christian Schröder( Nordson BKG Global Segment Manager, Recycling), Erica Canaia( Fimic CEO), Sven Conrad( Nordson BKG Global Segment Development Director)
Plast 2026 Returns from 9 to 12 June
IPM’ s Automation Symposium
Plast will return from 9 to 12 June 2026 at Fiera Milano in Rho, with exhibitor registrations opening in March 2025. Plast 2026 aims to reaffirm its pivotal role in the plastics and rubber industry, offering an unmissable opportunity for exhibitors and visitors to stay up to date, foster innovation, and develop business connections. The event will also serve as a premier showcase for European manufacturing excellence in plastics and rubber processing machinery, highlighting the technological and qualitative leadership of the continent while facilitating dialogue with emerging markets driving a new phase of economic and technological development. Mario Maggiani, General Manager of Promaplast, the company organising the exhibition, stated:“ To tackle the increasingly demanding challenges of the industry, it is essential to adopt innovative and creative strategies. Plast 2026 will be held alongside Xylexpo, the biennial international exhibition dedicated to woodworking and furniture industry technologies, allowing visitors to move freely between the two trade fairs. This synergy is particularly relevant, as there are complementarities between the sectors- for instance, some woodworking machining centres are also used in the processing of plastics and other materials. Our determination and confidence in the trade fair sector enable us to once again offer a benchmark event for the plastics industry in an increasingly competitive international exhibition landscape”.
On 19 February 2025, the IPM headquarters in Lugo( Ravenna) was the setting for the“ Stronger Together” symposium, a hugely successful event that saw the participation of around 130 Italian and international customers, who came from all five continents to learn about the latest innovations in the field of end-of-line extrusion automation. The symposium, which had been months in preparation, was a unique opportunity to showcase live high-performance machines and plants equipped with robots and artificial intelligence, designed to address one of the main challenges in the industry: the shortage and unreliability of a labour force that is increasingly reluctant to perform manual tasks and to work shifts or during holiday time. These solutions, developed by IPM, make it possible to automate repetitive tasks, increasing efficiency, safety and productivity. One of the distinctive features of the event, in addition to the presentation, was in fact the opportunity to see large plants in operation, ask questions and engage with producers— an opportunity that allowed customers to closely evaluate the performance and concrete benefits offered by the IPM range of products. The success of this symposium confirms that IPM is a benchmark in industrial automation, thanks to its advanced technological solutions and ability to concretely meet the needs of the global market.
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The“ Stronger Together” symposium organised by IPM at its Lugo( Ravenna) headquarters
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