
Binder opens sales office in Switzerland
Franz Binder Elektrische Bauelemente founded Binder Swiss AG in January to broaden its international base.
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Franz Binder Elektrische Bauelemente founded Binder Swiss AG in January to broaden its international base.

Swedish investor Indutrade acquired the automation specialist from Villingen-Schwenningen with retroactive effect from January 1, 2020.

On January 1, RK Rose+Krieger took over the two companies APT Automation & Produktionstechnik and LHT Linear- und Handhabungstechnik and merged them to form RK Antriebs- und Handhabungstechnik GmbH (RK-AHT).

The Zimmer Group wins three German Design Awards 2020 for the design of its products.
Igus invests in chemical recycling
With Catalytic Hydrothermal Reactor technology, plastic waste can be recycled and converted into crude oil within 20 minutes. Igus is investing 4.7 million euros in a company that wants to put the first commercial Cat HTR plant into operation.

VDMA Robotics + Automation Association
Dr. Lars Friedrich, Member of the Board of Dürr Systems and Head of the Application Technology Division, is a new member of the Board of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association.

Clark has completed the expansion of its production facility in Lexington, Kentucky. With the completion, the company has finalized the realignment of its production line for S-Series IC engine-powered counterbalanced trucks.

Axel Greschitz has been the new CFO at Hahn since January 1, 2020. In his new role, he strengthens the management team, which already includes Thomas Hähn and Philipp Unterhalt.
GFT Technologies has announced the acquisition of the software provider in - integrated information systems. With effect from January 1, 2020, GFT has acquired the Constance-based company with around 40 employees.

R+W on course for growth: the company moved into the new headquarters building to mark its 30th anniversary.