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Techmer adds colour technology
US-based Techmer PM has acquired Colors for Plastics, a provider of colour concentrates and custom colour solutions. Techmer says the acquisition enhances its capabilities and expands its product base. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. “This acquisition allows us to leverage the Colors for Plastics team’s knowl- edge and experience in colour technology, further strengthening our position as a leader in the industry” said Mike McHenry, CEO of Techmer PM. Colors For Plastics was founded in 1972 and has two sites in the US (in Illinois and South Caro- lina). Current president Robert Dalleska will now become vice president at Techmer. �
www.techmerpm.com
Engel reports sales fall in 2024 financial year
Machinery maker Engel reported a fall in sales for 2024 – but said it “held its ground” against European injection moulding com- petitors. The company said sales fell 10% to €1.5 billion for the financial year, though the company says it has expanded its market share. “We have learnt to
remain capable of action during crises – and prove that we can act reliably and with foresight even under difficult conditions,” said Stefan Engleder, CEO of Engel.
While “structural uncer- tainties” continue in the automotive sector, he said interest was growing in solutions for lightweight construction and alternative materials. In technical injection moulding, he says Engel grew its market position through “expertise
Domo expands operations in India
Polyamide producer Domo Chemicals has increased its compounding operations in India. It said the expan- sion of its Mumbai facility will strength- en its position in the region – expand- ing its portfolio of materials based on polyamides and other resins. “The new line shortens the delivery timeline for our Indian and other Asian customers,” said Soumya Mishra, head of EM Business India at Domo. “It will be accompanied by increased techni- cal support from our local R&D team to
6 INJECTION WORLD | May/June 2025 Polyamide
producer Domo is raising
compounding capacity in India
help our clients achieve their innova- tion ambitions.” India’s rapid industrial growth, especially in e-mobility and electron- ics, is fuelling the need for lightweight, flame- and heat-resistant and sustain- able materials.
Domo’s extra capacity will produce locally high-value engineered plastics based on polyamides and other resins, for applications such as electronic connectors, smart devices and automo- tive components. �
www.domochemicals.com
www.injectionworld.com
Engleder: “We have learnt to remain capable of action during crises”
in applications technology”. Its packaging division was more resilient, thanks to increased demand. The medical division remained stable, with interest in applications like auto-injec- tors helping to offset a slight decline. The company says it also launched initiatives to enhance automation and service.
“Our goal remains to
ensure maximum system availability throughout the entire lifecycle,” said Engleder. Part of this involves employee development, he added – with nearly 400 apprentices worldwide currently completing their training. n Engel has acquired its long-standing sales partner Roegele in Spain, and estab- lished a new subsidiary, Engel Spain. Until recently, more than
90% of Roegele’s business was centred around Engel products. “We see considerable potential in Spain – not only in packaging but also in technical injection mould- ing,” said Engleder. “Follow- ing more than 50 years of successful partnership, this acquisition is a logical next step.” �
www.engelglobal.com
IMAGE: ENGEL
IMAGE: DOMO
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