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13 Extrusion International 2/2026 and raw materials in terms of their suitability, market potential, legal framework, sustainability and mar- keting opportunities. Based on these analyses, the team develops strate- gies for transitioning from fossil to renewable carbon. “The nova-Institute's success story spans more than 30 years and stands for independent research and scien- ti cally sound consultancy for a sus - tainable chemical and materials in- dustry. With Lars Börger as CEO and Michael Carus as Senior Advisor, we are well placed for the future,” says Linda Engel, COO of nova-Institute. nova-Institut für politische und ökologische Innovation GmbH www.nova-institute.eu New State-of-the-Art European Operations Hub CPM Crown, a global leader in process solutions and en- gineered equipment, will of cially relocate its European operations to a new, state-of-the-art facility at a Citivale- managed site in April, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued growth. The move brings CPM Crown Europe together under one roof for the rst time, creating a centralized hub designed to support collaboration and long-term expansion. “Crown Europe has been based at our previous site since the 1990s, but our business has changed dramatically in re- cent years,” said Chris Fisher, Director of Operations, EMEA at CPM Crown. “We’ve evolved from operating as individ- ual geographic business units to becoming a centralized, global functional organization. With that shift has come growth – our team has nearly doubled – and we needed a space that enables the way we work today.” Previously spread across three aging buildings, the CPM Crown team will now operate from a single, modern facil- ity designed to improve ef ciency and integration. “This new building also gives us the exibility to grow in the future, including the potential to add a pilot plant where customers can see our innovations in action,” Fisher added. The newly refurbished space offers a blank canvas that is being thoughtfully designed to support collaboration. It blends open-plan of ce areas with dedicated rooms for meetings, training, customer engagement and product showcases – brought to life through CPM Crown branding and design elements that re ect the company’s role as a global process solutions provider. “Whenever I come toour European of ce, I’mreally proud of the culture they’ve developed,” said Alexander Danelich, Global VP of Sales-Specialty Segment. “The new of ce will only make the cohesiveness of the team stronger, allowing them to operate as a full-service hub for the region and mir- ror nearly all the functions of our U.S. headquarters.” Citivale, the property management company behind the site, welcomed CPMCrown as the latest addition to a grow- ing roster of leading regional and international businesses. “Citivale has been brilliant to work with,” Fisher said. “They’re very accommodating, responsive and genuinely excited to have us join the community of businesses at the site. We’ve signed a 15-year lease with a clear view toward the future, which speaks volumes about our partnership.” CPM Holdings, Inc. CPM Crown Onecpm.com CONEXTRU PO pipe heads – the original – are designed for internal pipe and internal head cooling by air, independently of each other, for be er control of both. www.conextru.eu | dobrowsky.j@conextru.eu PO pipe heads