FOREWORD W elcome to the March edition of Manufacturing Global ! In our lead feature , we speak with Europe ’ s largest motorbike manufacturer KTM Group regarding its plans to tap into the Asian market . Managing Director Luca Martin has been at the heart of the company ’ s expansion , and discusses how the business has transformed its
state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Laguna , right in the heart of the Philippines .
Designing and manufacturing sustainable packaging solutions for
supermarkets and retailers , Chief Executive Officer ( CEO ) of TrakRap , Martin Leeming , looks at how its investment in new digital solutions has impacted its packaging systems . Serge Corriveau , Vice President of Supply Chain at Emmerson Packaging , also explores at how its innovative Smart-
Luca Martin , MD at KTM Asia
Pack has sought to reduce its environmental impact without compromising on quality .
The explosion of new digital tools has not only impacted traditional manufacturers , but will also bring a multitude of benefits to sectors like healthcare and automotive . Ricoh explores the impact of new printing technologies in European healthcare , while Desktop Metal discusses how it continually supports automotive giants like Ford and BMW which have turned towards the implementation of 3D printed parts .
Elsewhere , we look at the top 10 Fast-Moving Consumer Goods companies worldwide and essential manufacturing events in 2019 .
Enjoy the issue ! Catherine Sturman
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