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A great article in De Standaard about our portfolio company JAC, which is rightly called a hidden champion. Did you know that four out of ten bread slicing machines worldwide carry the logo of JAC? Discover the full story by Adrien Craeninckx, CEO of JAC. #PrivateEquity, Mark G., Raf Moons De hele wereld snijdt brood met machines uit Luik: “We vragen nog geregeld patenten aan” – via https://lnkd.in/eXPdbeby

Lead times for Shimano products have increased to more than six weeks in some cases, as IBDs across Europe are hit by changes to the company's distribution strategy... #shimano #kuhnenagel ➡️ Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/erfsJAEs

🚀 Exciting Development in Karlovy Vary: Another Major Investment in the Region 📍 Location & Size: Spanning over 23,000 square meters, this industrial complex developed in partnership with Panattoni CZ & SK is strategically located on the western outskirts of Karlovy Vary. It's not just a building; it's the #future of industry in the region. 👷 Partnership with WACKER: We're honoured to have WACKER as the first tenant. Already a major player in the Czech Republic with their operations in Pilsen since 2007, WACKER’s new facility in Karlovy Vary will focus on the treatment of silicone mixtures for further processing into final products. 🔬 Beyond Manufacturing: This complex will not only produce but also innovate, thanks to its state-of-the-art labs and testing areas, driving forward sectors like healthcare, automotive or electronics. With 220 specialized positions, WACKER is set to become a major employer in the region, focusing on attracting highly qualified professionals. 🔗 Watch This Space: Follow Accolade Group for the latest on this transformative project: https://lnkd.in/eYx9BiAu #Accolade #IndustrialInnovation #SustainableGrowth #JobCreation

He is like a machine and expands the port of Trelleborg in record time. Jörgen Nilsson, CEO of the Port of Trelleborg, has expanded his port one year before the planned completion. But that's not all, he and his excellent team are in the process of developing Trelleborg into the leading green port in Europe and, above all, doubling or tripling intermodal transport in the next few years. Read more about the secrets of Trelleborgs' success and the next steps in RoPax and exclusive here : #trelleborgshamn; #ttline; #stenaline;#frs;#frsbaltic;#unityline;#sweden;#skane;#roro;#ropax;#ferries;#shortseashipping;#portofluebeck;#rostockport;#Świnoujście;#poland;#germany;#balticsea;#logistic;#kombiverkehr;#intermodal;#wasaline;#umea https://lnkd.in/d3duVVGy

Bandag Europe NV has announced the closure of its retread production plant in Lanklaar, Belgium, set for mid-2025. After a decade of declining demand and rising costs, the company is consolidating its European operations to its facility in Poland. This decision impacts 111 employees, with a focus on providing support and transparent communication throughout the transition. Read the full article to learn more about the market challenges and Bandag’s commitment to sustainability in the tyre industry|: https://lnkd.in/eic9b3WC #Bandag #Retreading #TyreIndustry #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #EuropeanMarket #TyreNews #IndustryUpdate

Luís Simões Logística Integrada, S.A., a major player in the logistics sector of the Iberian Peninsula, has confidently selected Körber Supply Chain to construct and operate their new fully-automated distribution center. This pioneering warehouse concept ensures low energy consumption, system redundancy, and unmatched overall availability and reliability. Are you facing challenges with your supply chain management? Rely on Körber Supply Chain for automated solutions! #Körber #homeofentrepreneurs

Guerino Rosso on LinkedIn: #foboha #reversecube #moldingsolution #barnes #gimatic #reversecube so proud to see such level of innovation on #moldingsolution #barnes #gimatic

CORSAIR AND HUAYIN FORM A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP  Corsair and Huayin Group have formed a long term Strategic Partnership for the development of Plastic Waste Chemical recycling facilities together.  As the first step of this major collaboration, 10 new Pyrolysis Chemical Recycling Units are to be delivered to the Corsair facility in Bangkok, Thailand.  Corsair, one of the world’s fastest growing Plastic Waste Chemical Recycling companies has formed a long term Strategic Partnership with one of the leading Pyrolysis equipment manufacturers in the world, Huayin Group.  This collaboration will see the companies working together in the establishment of new Plastic Waste Recycling Facilities.  The collaboration begins immediately with 10 Huayin Pyrolysjs units to be delivered and installed at Corsair’s facility in Bangkok, where similar but older generation systems produced by Huayin, have been used by Corsair already for several years.  Both parties are excited about this Strategic Partnership and see a bright future in working together. https://lnkd.in/ezve_EFM #corsair #huayin #pyrolysis #csr #plasticcredits #strategicpatnership #sollutiontoplasticpollution #wasteplastic #circulareconomy #

Dutch Precision at Its Finest. At NieuweWeme, our commitment is simple but unwavering: Quality First. How do we achieve this? Through a process of rigorous testing and stringent controls, ensuring that the craftsmanship from our skilled workers is consistently top-notch. Quality is not just a feature; it's the essence of what we do. #manufacturing #quality #qualityassurance #maakindustrie #nieuweweme