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The ZVO comments on two draft laws from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The association sees positive signals in the laws on hydrogen acceleration and geothermal acceleration.
With five new test benches, pump manufacturer Edur can now put the performance of its pumps through their paces. The test benches use the latest test technology and measure volume flows of up to 600m³/h and delivery pressures of up to PN40.
With viva 4.0, Metrohm presents comprehensively revised software for voltammetric analysis. The new features contribute to improved analysis.
The ECHA's restriction proposal for chromium(VI), which was recently published for comment, contains inconsistent exposure values for different substrates and is based on dubious statistical data. In addition, the calculation of the economic benefits allegedly achievable through the restriction is…
Paul Verhoeven is the company's new International Sales Manager. He will focus primarily on the European market.
Decline in sales at Trumpf
The high-tech company publishes preliminary figures for the 2024/25 financial year: at EUR 4.3 billion, turnover is around 16% down on the previous year, while incoming orders are down by around 7%.
The Qubus and IFO group of companies started 30 years ago with the vision of providing surface technology services from a single source. Today, the founders look back on their shared history.
Asis GmbH, an expert in automated surface technology, is setting the course for an orderly company succession: Alexander Schmunk is the new CEO, Hans-Jürgen Multhammer remains on the management board.
The new devices from IST Metz for label printing are characterized by significantly reduced energy and nitrogen consumption.
High-quality sanding results can be achieved with the PSK self-adhesive sanding sheets. The sanding sheets are easy to use.
The early extension of Dr. Thorsten Dreier's contract until 2031 ensures continuity on Covestro's Board of Management. He will continue to work on the climate-neutral transformation of production.
At this year's Labelexpo Europe in Barcelona, UV specialist Hoenle is presenting LED UV curing systems for label printing and flexible packaging.
With a donation of 3,000 euros, Schlötter GmbH & Co. KG is supporting the Geislingen children's home "Agapedia". The money was donated by the company's employees.
A solution for efficient and gentle internal material flows: The new Zeus rail from Torwegge ensures the safe transportation of load carriers even with narrow contact surfaces and high weights.
In its 26th ZVO onlineDialog on July 3, 2025, the ZVO presented the current status of the REACH restriction proposal on Cr(VI) compounds.
The high quality of Korus paper and film products was awarded the top mark of 2.0. The Volkswagen certificate is internationally regarded as one of the highest standards in the automotive industry for corrosion protection products.
The regional group has elected Michael Maier from Weckerle Lackfabrik as its new deputy chairman. The Association of the German Paint and Printing Ink Industry is thus focusing on continuity and fresh impetus in challenging times.
The first practical day organized by the company will focus on sewage sludge drying using heat pumps. Registration is now open.
More than 200 guests accepted the invitation of the family-owned company to exchange experiences on new areas of application in the pre-treatment of surfaces with atmospheric plasma systems.
The German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) considers the EU criteria for low-carbon hydrogen to be too bureaucratic and too strict. They hinder investment in the production of green hydrogen.