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27 Extrusion International 4/2025 from collective global TOMRA expertise with our new Test & Training Center, since our Research & Develop- ment teams are continuing to innovate with new optical sorting and deep learning AI applications to meet cus- tomer needs.” Expanded training and global reach The new center has enabled TOMRA to expand and enhance its training capabilities at its Americas head- quarters. In addition to customer maintenance and per- formance training, TOMRA’s service technicians will also undertake training at the new facility. Two one-day customer training programs have al- ready been announced. Operational Maintenance Training teaches customers basic machine operation and safety, performance data back-up and system res- toration, preventative maintenance measures and fault code diagnostics. TOMRA’s new Maximizing Perfor- mance Training overviews advanced settings machine operation, understanding machine performance, stabi- lizing and improving performance and diagnosing ma- chine conditioning. Highlighting the strategic importance of the new Test & Training Center, Ralph Uepping, Head of Technol- ogy for TOMRA Recycling, said: “The Charlotte facility is a signi cant addition to our global network, serving as one of seven TOMRA Test & Training Centers world- wide. By mirroring the high standards set at our sites across Europa and Asia, the center ensures that recyclers in the Americas have direct access to the same level of technical expertise and innovation found anywhere in the world. We invite all recyclers to bring their materials and sorting challenges to TOMRA to develop a exible, customized solution that maximizes throughput, yield, purity and pro tability.” TOMRA www.tomra.com During the of cial opening event, guests experienced live demonstrations and examined various test results Strategic Partnership – Memorandum of Understanding Signed interpack, the leading international trade fair for pro- cessing and packaging, and PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during inter- pack 2026, marking a new step in strengthening col- laboration between the global and North American packaging industries. The agreement is designed to expand international engagement, strengthen connections between Eu- rope and North America, and create new opportu- nities for companies across both markets. It also re- inforces interpack’s role as a key global platform for North American companies looking to grow their in- ternational business. A central element of the collaboration is the North American Pavilion at interpack 2029, which will be orga- nized and managed by PMMI. The pavilion will provide North American exhibitors with a uni ed presence and increased visibility at one of the industry’s most impor- tant international events. “For many years, PMMI and interpack have main- tained a close and trusted dialogue that we highly value. This agreement is a natural next step to further develop that exchange and expand international con- nectivity for the bene t of our shared customers”, says Thomas Dohse, Director of interpack. „PMMI is excited to have this opportunity to bring our members to this important industry event. We appreci- ate interpack’s willingness to work with PMMI to make this happen and expect this effort to be a major success for our members “, says Jim Pittas, President & CEO of PMMI. With this partnership, interpack and PMMI are rein- forcing their shared commitment to drive innovation, expand global exchange, and advance sustainable solu- tions across the processing and packaging industry. Messe Düsseldorf GmbH www.interpack.com