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Risky toolmaking projects: How to protect yourself when working with a new client
9.6.2026 | For projects involving the production, modification or servicing of moulds, it is important to pay close attention not only to the technical... -
Explosion at MOL’s Hungarian plant in Tiszaújváros
22.5.2026 | An explosion occurred this morning at 08:47 at the MOL energy company’s plant in the eastern Hungarian town of Tiszaújváros.
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Invitation to SARIO Business Day 2026 Košice
21.5.2026 | Discover opportunities to grow your business in eastern Slovakia at SARIO Business Day — In the Regions. Join representatives of the state,... -
voestalpine invites you to a webinar: How simulations can help you assess the return on investment...
28.4.2026 | Conformal cooling can significantly shorten the production cycle and improve the quality of moulded parts. However, these benefits are fully realised...
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Invitation to the PACKSHOW, METALSHOW & TIB 2026 Business Mission
27.4.2026 | The Slovak Chamber of Commerce and Industry invites Slovak companies to a business mission to Romania, taking place on 11–13 May 2026. -
Volkswagen Slovakia confirmed its stable position in 2025 with solid results.
2.4.2026 | Volkswagen Slovakia achieved solid results in 2025 both in production volume and in financial performance. They are proof of the stability and...
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Sales of injection molding machines in the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 2025
1.4.2026 | Since 2011, the PlasticPortal editorial team has conducted an annual survey of injection moulding machine sales in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. -
Central and Eastern Europe joined forces in the automotive industry
24.3.2026 | The Hungarian automotive industry association (MAGE) has officially joined the CEE AutoHUB initiative. By signing the memorandum of understanding,...
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The MOL Group informs that INA has completed the refinery modernization project in Rijeka
13.3.2026 | INA celebrated the completion of the Rijeka refinery modernization project. The modernization required an investment of nearly EUR 700 million. It is... -
SZÚ is building photovoltaic power plants in Brno and Jablonec nad Nisou
4.3.2026 | Strojírenský zkušební ústav (SZÚ) is implementing the construction of photovoltaic power plants (PV) in Brno and Jablonec nad Nisou under the...
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Tata AutoComp Systems Limited is entering Slovakia: the plant in Lozorno will operate under the...
18.2.2026 | The Indian group is expanding its European footprint into Slovakia as well. Through Artifex Systems, it has taken over a manufacturing plant for... -
MOL Group, Repsol and Türkiye Petrolleri join forces to explore offshore deposits in Libya
13.2.2026 | By entering Libya, MOL Group is expanding its international portfolio with exploration blocks in the Mediterranean Sea. Under a joint venture with...
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New car registrations in Europe in 2025: Slovakia ranks 17th
12.2.2026 | The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) published data on registrations in individual European countries. Germany the largest,... -
MOL has signed a binding agreement on the terms for the acquisition of a majority stake in the...
27.1.2026 | The MOL Group has entered into a binding agreement with Gazprom Neft setting out the terms for acquiring its 56.15% stake in the Serbian company...
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The total ban on combustion cars has been scrapped; they will continue to be sold after 2035
13.1.2026 | The European Commission is backing away from the ban on the sale of cars with combustion engines after 2035. It wants to replace the original total... -
Slovnaft is the leader of the chemical industry in the “Biggest in Business” ranking
5.1.2026 | Within the prestigious “Biggest in Business” ranking, Slovnaft has become the winner in the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry category. The...
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Hartmut Rauen, Deputy Executive Director of the VDMA: Automotive Package is a missed opportunity
2.1.2026 | The EU Commission has proposed a package of measures relating to the automotive sector and has thus taken up the discussion on phasing out combustion... -
The government has approved the construction of fast-charging stations across Slovakia.
30.12.2025 | The Slovak government has decided to create a national network of fast-charging stations that will be located along the main transport routes. The...
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KRAHN Chemie receives European distribution rights for Luwax® from BASF
23.12.2025 | KRAHN Chemie has been granted distribution rights for the Luwax® range by BASF. The Hamburg-based distributor now supplies premium polyethylene... -
Oszkár Világi, the longest-serving CEO of Slovnaft, is stepping down from the management of the...
12.12.2025 | Po dvoch desaťročiach dochádza v spoločnosti SLOVNAFT, a.s., k významnej zmene na najvyššej úrovni riadenia. Oszkár Világi, predseda...
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The program at MSV 2025 will offer strategic conferences as well as opportunities for partnerships...
7.10.2025 | From 7 to 10 October 2025, the Brno International Engineering Fair will showcase not only cutting-edge technologies but also a rich accompanying... -
MOL Group Turns Plastic Waste Into High Value Products with First Circular Feedstock Test at Its...
25.9.2025 | MOL Group has achieved a significant milestone in its SHAPE TOMORROW Strategy by successfully completing its first ISCC PLUS-certified production run...
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Help improve support for innovation in Slovakia – fill out a short questionnaire
12.9.2025 | Prieskumný dotazník mapuje, ako firmy na Slovensku vnímajú podporu výskumu, vývoja a inovácií zo strany štátu, ako kľúčového elementu... -
New EU rules on design, reuse and recycling in the automotive sector
10.9.2025 | On Tuesday, MEPs adopted their proposals on new EU circularity rules to cover the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to final end-of-life...
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Job cuts continue: The number of employees in Germany’s mechanical engineering sector fell...
21.8.2025 | The number of employees in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in Germany continues to fall. As of June 30 this year, around 1.01 million... -
MOL Group and KazMunayGas have signed a crude oil trade agreement
14.8.2025 | The MOL Group continues to diversify its oil supply in the region. It has recently imported 85,000 tons of CPC blend crude oil and signed a crude oil...
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Additive manufacturing demonstrates economic potential – Formnext 2025 places an even stronger...
12.8.2025 | Formnext 2025 will place an even greater emphasis on economically viable and industrially proven additive manufacturing (AM) applications. As the... -
BGS US starts operations in Pittsburgh
7.8.2025 | BGS US LLC, a subsidiary of BGS Beta-Gamma-Service, has successfully commenced operations as planned at its new location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....
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Financial results of the BASF Group second quarter 2025: Stable sales despite challenges
5.8.2025 | In the second quarter of 2025, BASF reported EBITDA before special items of approximately €1.8 billion. The Agricultural Solutions segment... -
K-Alliance: New Brand for Messe Düsseldorf's Global Plastics and Rubber Network
31.7.2025 | Messe Düsseldorf is repositioning its international plastics and rubber portfolio under the new umbrella brand K-Alliance. Replacing the previous...
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EUPC: New Foils Technical Committee formed within plastics converters' association / Zelcher...
29.7.2025 | With five member companies, a new Foils Technical Committee was recently formed within the European Plastics Converters (EuPC) association. Renato... -
Volkswagen Slovakia suspends production from Monday
11.7.2025 | Volkswagen Slovakia will suspend car production in Bratislava for three weeks and production of components for gearboxes and chassis in the Martin...
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