Sandviken, Sweden-based IPCO AB, a company wholly owned by FAM AB, has acquired web-converting equipment manufacturer New Era Converting Machinery, Inc., Paterson, NJ. IPCO is an industrial process-solutions company, with around 600 employees in 25 countries, which innovates, manufactures and services advanced high-performance processing equipment and steel belts, supported … [Read more...] about IPCO AB acquires New Era Converting Machinery
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Ahlstrom to acquire Pixelle Specialty Solutions’ WI coating plant, set up Performance Materials portfolio
The fiber-based specialty materials provider signs an agreement to acquire the Stevens Point (WI) facility of Pixelle Specialty Solutions. In parallel, Ahlstrom will create a dedicated Performance Materials cluster to sharpen its strategic focus and optimize growth opportunities. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2025. The acquisition of this best-in-class business … [Read more...] about Ahlstrom to acquire Pixelle Specialty Solutions’ WI coating plant, set up Performance Materials portfolio
Anodic-arc evaporation reportedly assists in developing flexible, perovskite solar cells
The EU-funded LUMINOSITY project brings together research and industry partners across Europe to further develop perovskite solar cells on flexible substrates. Project partner Fraunhofer FEP is making promising progress in the deposition of tin oxide and cesium iodide (above) using its expertise in anodic-arc evaporation. A project update will be presented at the pro flex … [Read more...] about Anodic-arc evaporation reportedly assists in developing flexible, perovskite solar cells
BOBST Flexible-Packaging Technology Day set for Atlanta Competence Center April 29
Swiss printing and converting machinery giant BOBST announces its 2025 Flexible Packaging Technology Day, a one-day event exclusively for converters, will take place April 29 at the company's Atlanta Competence Center in Cumming, GA. Created with converters in mind, this event will explore the latest advancements in flexible packaging production, with a focus on … [Read more...] about BOBST Flexible-Packaging Technology Day set for Atlanta Competence Center April 29
Recycled graphite to yield more sustainable batteries, EVs
Advanced battery materials company Vianode debuts a high-performance solution based on recycled graphite as part of its next-generation material series. The innovative product is based on recycled battery-grade graphite and designed to meet growing demand for sustainable electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing. “Vianode is a driving force in sustainable production of … [Read more...] about Recycled graphite to yield more sustainable batteries, EVs