Nordic News in Brief - Februari 2022
Av Strategic acquisition
Sweden: The investment company Nordstjernan's subsidiary Rosti Group AB has acquired the North American company Plastic Components and thereby strengthens its market position in US.
Beyond the plastics industry
Sweden: Labotek Nordic aims to gain market share outside the classic plastics industry within a few years with its conveyor belt solutions. The markets are, for example, the packaging and construction industry
CEO leaves Elos Medtech
Sweden: Jan Wahlström, President and CEO of Elos Medtech AB for just over five years, has decided to leave the company.
More graphene on the shelf
Sweden: Graphmatech AB develops graphene-reinforced polymers. The company has two graphene composites for the polymer segment and one for metals, but more products are said to be in the pipeline
Beyond Sweden
Sweden: A 5-axis multi-operation machine arrive to the mold manufacturer Forsheda Stålverktyg AB this spring. An investment which will comes in handy since the company has expanded its customer base beyond Sweden.
Change of CEO
Sweden: In November 2021, Arla Plast carried out a change of CEO. Christian Krichau was then appointed President and CEO when Henrik Håkansson left his assignment in the company.
Patented solution
Sweden: Biofiber Tech Sweden AB has patented a chemical solution with which it is possible to make wood fibers more hydrophobic. The ambition is to produce between 10 and 30,000 tonnes of pellets for plastic compounders by 2023.
Ready to move in
Norway: The research institute Norner's technology center Polymer Exploration Center has been finalized. With 4,600 square meters, Norner addresses the international plastics industry with research services to the entire value chain.
Andrénplast closes down
Sweden: The owner will not renew the company´s lease agreement when it expires at the turn of the year. The production of vacuum-formed components is instead moved to sister companies in Sweden and Poland.
Plasmatreat chose Gothenburg
Sweden: The manufacturer of atmospheric plasma technologies, Plasmatreat GmbH, has established a subsidiary, Plastmatreat Nordic AB, in Gothenburg.
Green & Co broadens its range
Sweden: From January 2022, Green & Co is the distributor for Geiss AG and Mitras Materials GmbH in Sweden and Norway.
No. 26 at site
Sweden: Emballator Mellerud has invested in a large blow molding machine. One of the largest in Scandinavia, the company states. The machine arrived at the factory in early January and will be number 26 at the plant.
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