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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – The KHS Group is set to present a broad portfolio of forward-looking technologies, digital tools, and system innovations at drinktec 2025, emphasizing its holistic approach to beverage production line efficiency. With targeted solutions for PET, glass, and cans, KHS underlines its strategic direction toward integrated systems, resource savings, and performance-oriented customer services.

Line Efficiency Elevated through Digitalization and Coaching

KHS will highlight its comprehensive line management and digital services, including established and enhanced solutions such as Innoline Basic Line Monitoring, Innoline Flex Control, and the KHS ConnectApp Guide. These offerings are part of a broader connectivity suite that includes cloud integration and secure OT network architectures for real-time access.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – KHS GmbH, a global systems provider for the filling and packaging industry, has significantly expanded its 2024 sustainability report, aligning more closely with evolving EU regulatory frameworks. The publication marks a strategic advance in KHS’s commitment to transparent, measurable ESG performance and a broader push toward climate-neutral operations.

Structured to Meet CSRD and ESRS Requirements

The updated voluntary report reflects KHS’s growing harmonization with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). By publishing a significantly higher number of non-financial KPIs, KHS strengthens its role in the Salzgitter Group’s corporate responsibility ecosystem.

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KHS and Husky Launch Ultra-Lightweight Factor 101 PET Bottle for Still Beverages

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – In a joint development that sets a new industry benchmark, KHS and Husky Technologies have engineered one of the world’s lightest PET bottles for still beverages. The Factor 101 bottle weighs just 5.89 grams while holding 591 milliliters—equivalent to the standard 20-ounce U.S. format—offering a 30% material reduction over conventional lightweight PET bottles.

Extreme Lightweighting with Full Performance

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – BEAM, a brand of Nordlux, has introduced its new H45 Table Lamp, reinforcing the company’s commitment to minimalist aesthetics and user-centric functionality in contemporary lighting design. Combining natural materials with refined Scandinavian sensibilities, the launch marks a strategic extension of BEAM’s growing home lighting portfolio tailored for design-conscious consumers and commercial interiors alike.

Functional Elegance with Flexible Lighting Control

The H45 Table Lamp stands out with its soft curves and inviting tactility, offering seamless adaptation across diverse spaces—from work desks to lounge settings. BEAM emphasizes simplicity and utility, a hallmark of the brand, by integrating a built-in dimmer directly into the shade. This allows users to intuitively adjust brightness to suit their environment or mood, enhancing user experience and energy efficiency.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – Gaze, a pioneering Seoul-based startup, has unveiled the Gaze Mirror, an innovative AI-powered device aimed at promoting better eye health in the digital age. Introduced at CES 2025, the smart mirror leverages advanced facial and eye-tracking technology to monitor user habits and provide personalized recommendations to help prevent eye fatigue and strain associated with prolonged screen use.

Innovating Preventive Eye Care Through AI

With screen time surging across industries and demographics, eye strain and related vision issues are a growing health concern. The Gaze Mirror tackles this challenge using proprietary AI algorithms that detect user behavior patterns — such as blinking frequency, gaze direction, and posture — to deliver real-time feedback and guidance.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – A new chapter in Scandinavian lighting design begins as Muuto introduces the Two-Layer Pendant, a striking fusion of form and function created by Danish designer Thomas Bentzen. Crafted from mouth-blown glass and engineered to balance direct and ambient light, the Two-Layer Pendant brings refined atmosphere and sculptural beauty to any living space.

A lamp that does more than just light a room

Bentzen’s vision for the Two-Layer Pendant was inspired by a single piece of glass—a simple object that sparked a years-long design journey. His approach transformed the concept into a lamp that not only illuminates, but also elevates its surroundings.

“This has been the longest project I’ve worked on to date. It has been incredibly challenging to develop the lamp due to its complex form and mouth-blown glass construction, featuring two distinct layers,” says Bentzen of the process.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 17, 2025 – Glass System Technologies S.A. has launched its latest innovation in architectural glazing: the GSW Office Plus FR, a fire-rated glass wall system engineered for modern interiors requiring both safety and acoustic comfort.

Developed entirely in-house, this new system reflects Glass System’s commitment to combining aesthetics with functionality. Featuring certified fire resistance and superior sound insulation, GSW Office Plus FR positions itself as a high-performance solution for offices and commercial interiors across Europe.

Strategic Investment in R&D Drives Market-Ready Innovation

Glass System has consistently invested in proprietary research and development to ensure its products not only meet market demands but anticipate them. The GSW Office Plus FR is the latest result of this approach, built at the company’s R&D Center and tested to the stringent EAD 210005-00-505 standard.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 17, 2025 – Milon Group is inviting visionary startups from the health and fitness sector to apply for its exclusive 3-day Innovation Hub Bootcamp, designed to accelerate next-generation solutions that combine innovation, sustainability, and strategic growth.

The event, taking place from September 8 to 10, 2025, will serve as a development platform for emerging companies across the DACH region. Startups will benefit from targeted workshops, expert coaching, and direct access to industry leaders and investors—all tailored to scale impactful concepts in the evolving health and fitness ecosystem.

Empowering early-stage innovators through strategic mentoring

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 16, 2025 – Roche has unveiled promising Phase III results for its immunotherapy Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) combined with lurbinectedin (Zepzelca®) in the treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), offering new hope for a patient population with few effective treatment options and historically poor survival outcomes.

The IMforte study demonstrated that this first-line maintenance regimen significantly improves both progression-free and overall survival compared to Tecentriq monotherapy. With a 46% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death and a 27% reduction in overall mortality, the trial marks a notable advancement in the treatment of this aggressive cancer.

Practice-Changing Potential for a Hard-to-Treat Cancer

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 16, 2025 – Küppersbusch and Teka returned to the küchenwohntrends trade fair in Salzburg from May 7 to 9, 2025, with a dynamic presentation of their latest innovations in premium kitchen appliances and design. The companies used this influential platform to unveil new product lines, deepen connections with trade professionals, and reinforce their positioning in the premium segment of the European kitchen market.

Strategic Presence at a Leading Industry Event

With a joint presence in Hall 10, Stand H 21, TEKA Austria GmbH and Küppersbusch brought together their sales teams from Germany and Austria to engage directly with kitchen retailers, designers, and planners. The exhibition space not only highlighted new technology but also served as a hospitality hub — including a live pizza tasting experience made using Küppersbusch's oven with a professional 340°C pizza function.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 14, 2025 – A new force in premium grilling has entered the global market as BSTRD officially launched its next-generation kamado grills at Global Dealer Day, signaling an ambitious international rollout designed to reshape the outdoor cooking sector for both professionals and discerning consumers.

With initial availability in the United States and upcoming market entries in Germany, Spain, and Italy this March, the BSTRD Pro series offers an elevated blend of performance, durability, and modular innovation, tailored for today’s design-conscious and results-driven outdoor chefs.

Precision Engineering Meets Functional Elegance

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 14, 2025 – OFYR has introduced the Pro Connect, a cutting-edge modular outdoor cooking system tailored to meet the evolving demands of professional chefs and high-end hospitality venues. Designed with flexibility, durability, and design excellence in mind, the OFYR Pro Connect sets a new benchmark for mobile and fixed outdoor kitchen solutions.

Purpose-Built for Culinary Professionals

The OFYR Pro Connect represents a strategic move to elevate outdoor cooking capabilities for professionals who demand precision, functionality, and visual appeal. Developed as a modular system, the Pro Connect seamlessly integrates a mise-en-place station, plancha cooking unit, and kamado grill into one cohesive unit. This level of integration supports chefs in delivering refined culinary experiences in any environment—whether in a private estate, upscale garden venue, or hospitality setting.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 14, 2025 – With rising consumer interest in high-performance outdoor cooking systems, ceramic kamado grills are gaining strong momentum in the European market, offering retailers, designers, and garden suppliers compelling new opportunities. Among the leading contenders are Dutch-engineered brands The Bastard, Grill Guru, and Grizzly Grills—each providing premium ceramic solutions tailored to varying budgets and culinary needs.

Ceramic Performance Meets Versatile Functionality

Kamado grills trace their roots to traditional Japanese cooking vessels and are prized today for their ceramic construction, which delivers exceptional insulation, precise temperature control, and fuel efficiency. This unique combination makes them ideal for grilling, roasting, smoking, and even baking.

Key performance benefits of modern kamado units include:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 14, 2025 – OFYR is celebrating a decade of redefining outdoor cooking with the unveiling of its Exclusive Anniversary Collection, blending iconic design with advanced functionality to elevate the al fresco culinary experience for the next generation of users and professionals.

Founded on a vision to bring people together around food and fire, OFYR has spent the past ten years crafting more than just outdoor cooking systems—it has cultivated a community of shared experiences. The newly introduced Anniversary Collection pays tribute to this journey, showcasing the company’s commitment to quality, aesthetics, and innovation in the evolving outdoor living market.

Strategic Positioning in a Growing Market

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 13, 2025 – The Industrieverband Garten (IVG) e.V. has announced new leadership within its Profigartenbau (PGB) division, signaling a renewed strategic direction in representing Germany’s professional horticulture suppliers across national and international markets.

Peter Hölzer, Sales Director Germany at Birchmeier Sprühtechnik AG, has been elected as the new spokesperson of the IVG Fachabteilung Profigartenbau. He succeeds Frank Lock, Managing Director of Lock GmbH. Malte Specht, Sales Manager at Rabensteiner GmbH, will serve as deputy spokesperson. Both newly elected representatives will also serve as board members of IVG.

Continuity and Expertise at the Helm

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 13, 2025 – The Industrieverband Garten (IVG) e.V., representing over 150 companies in Germany’s horticulture and garden supply sector, has responded positively to the CDU-SPD coalition agreement, while calling for swift and comprehensive implementation to support industrial and environmental progress.

The association commended the general direction of the newly presented agreement, particularly its references to industrial policy, climate protection, and water strategy. However, it also highlighted missing topics vital to the garden industry — such as rainwater management and professional horticulture — and positioned itself as a constructive partner for the upcoming legislative period.

Strategic Opportunities for the Green Sector

The IVG sees several promising elements in the coalition agreement that align with its advocacy efforts, especially regarding:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 13, 2025 – The Industrieverband Garten (IVG) e.V. is set to welcome approximately 200 decision-makers from the green industry to its IVG Garden Party powered by spoga+gafa, taking place on June 25, 2025. The event will be hosted during the internationally recognized garden lifestyle trade fair, spoga+gafa, held at Koelnmesse from June 24 to 26, 2025.

A Strategic Industry Gathering at the IVG Stand

For years, IVG has served as an official conceptual sponsor of spoga+gafa and continues its close collaboration with Koelnmesse. At this year’s edition, IVG will again maintain a strong presence with its own exhibition stand in Hall 6.1 (C 022), while also spearheading the newly established IVG Garden Boulevard, a dedicated area located in direct proximity to the IVG stand.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 12, 2025 – The BHB (German DIY, Building and Garden Trade Association) has released its Q1 2025 sales figures, showing a decline across the D-A-CH region — yet industry leaders are cautiously optimistic, with positive signals emerging from April and high hopes pinned on the upcoming garden season.

Q1 Sales Slide Amid Tough Comparisons and Economic Headwinds

The overall sales performance for building and garden retailers in Germany dropped by -4.0% year-over-year (-3.5% like-for-like). Austria and Switzerland mirrored the trend with declines of -2.0% and -2.7% respectively. However, these figures are influenced by an exceptionally strong first quarter in 2024, particularly in March, which posted a significant +4.4% growth.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 12, 2025 – As the green industry gathers for the landmark 10th edition of the BHB GardenSummit on June 26, the event promises to once again set the standard for strategic dialogue, market analysis, and actionable insights within the gardening and DIY retail sectors.

This year’s summit aligns perfectly with spoga+gafa in Cologne, providing industry leaders with a unique opportunity to conclude their fair visit with a compact, high-value program of executive-level learnings, trend forecasting, and premium networking.

Leadership Strategies from International Retailers

The agenda opens with a keynote by Jochen Ludwig, Chief Commercial Officer at OBI and BHB Board Member, setting the strategic tone for the event. The summit then welcomes two prominent executives from major international garden retail brands.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 13, 2025 – Backyard Products Backyard Kids LLC is presenting its comprehensive portfolio of premium outdoor structures at spoga+gafa 2025, highlighting a diverse range of solutions designed to enhance leisure, recreation, and functional living across residential and commercial outdoor spaces.

From stylish grilling pavilions and bar sheds to advanced louvered pergolas and kid-friendly playhouses, the company is emphasizing modularity, aesthetics, and durability — all tailored for evolving consumer demands and retail partner opportunities in the global outdoor living market.

Strategic Expansion of High-Demand Outdoor Structures