Extrusion International 6-2025

18 Extrusion International 6/2025 INDUSTRY NEWS New Branch in Mexico Moretto takes another step for- ward in its growth and internation- alisation strategy, and announce the opening of the new “Moretto de Mexico” branch in Querétaro. This key addition joins the 5 produc- tion plants, the 9 commercial of c - es, and further strengthens Moret- to's widespread presence in over 70 countries around the world. Having operated in Mexico since 1998, this new opening represents a signi cant step for the company, which aims to be closer to the local market, providing an even more ef- fective support and service to cus- tomers of the plastics sector. The subsidiary will be a modern tech- nological platform and a showcase for Moretto's innovations, designed to provide commercial support and quali ed services in a demanding and rapidly changing market. "The launch of our new Mexican branch re ects our commitment to be closer to our customers and to ful l their needs with solutions that truly match their requirements. We are excited about strengthening our presence in a dynamic, oppor- tunity-rich market, delivering value to our local customers and improv- ing support with an ever-more ef - cient service," said Renato Moretto, president of the company. Mexico is a growing market for machinery, equipment and moulds for plastics and rubber sectors. The Mexican plastics industry, with more than 4,000 companies, forecasts a growth of around 3.5% in 2025, ac- cording to the Mexican association Anipac. The driving sectors include automotive, packaging, construction and recycling. The bene ts of near - shoring, together with the favour- able environment created by "Plan Mexico", are propelling the sector towards further positive growth ex- pected in the coming years. In 2024, the Mexican market de- livered a positive performance for Moretto, with a 15 % increase in sales over the previous year. This re- sult con rms the con dence which customers have in the company’s full range of products: solutions for feeding and conveying, dosing and blending, drying, granulation, temperature control, process cool- ing and storage, all integrated and managed via MOWIS, an in-house- developed, integrated monitoring system that controls the entire pro- duction chain. This internationalisation process will enable the company to seize new business opportunities in strate- gic areas, establishing new technical and commercial relationships based on more than 45 years' experience. Moretto S.p.A. www.moretto.com Moretto de Mexico Practical Course Content for Everyday Working Life There is a noticeable increase in demand for train- ing courses on welding and laying polyethylene (PE 80, PE 100 and PE-Xa) pipes and fittings for gas and water lines. The SKZ Plastics Centre is responding to this with an expanded range of in-house training courses for skilled workers – particularly in the con- text of current infrastructure projects related to the energy transition. The training courses focus on proven methods such as heating coil and heating element butt welding of PE pipes and ttings. These methods are used in gas and water supply systems and in the laying of cable protec- tion pipes, among other things. Participants learn not only how to carry out the work professionally, but also the relevant standard requirements and measures for quality assurance and documentation. In addition to practical training on modern welding equipment, there is a special focus on process-reliable ex- Increasing demand for company training courses on ‘Welding and laying pipes and pipe ttings made of polyethylene (PE 80, PE 100 and PE-Xa) for gas and water pipes’ (Photo: SKZ)