_con-pearl: The beginning of the year was characterized by "get logistics rolling". Whether it was the E-Commerce Berlin Expo, Handelslogistik Kongress Cologne, MODEX Atlanta USA, or LogiMAT Stuttgart, con-pearl has been setting logistics in motion and presented the "Mobile Transport System" in various designs, configurations, and formats. This product, with its 100% recyclability, also aligns with the company's expertise in circular economy.

_H+E: The consolidation of sites initiated in recent months was successfully completed as planned by the end of the first quarter. Within a short period, a site was relocated while serial production was ongoing, without causing any critical supply disruptions for the OEMs.

_Neschen: In February of this year, Neschen successfully participated in two important trade fairs as part of intensifying its engagement in the Industrial Applications business unit: the JEC World in Paris and the tff/silicone expo in Amsterdam. An additional highlight in March was the global leading trade fair FESPA Global Print Expo 2024 in Amsterdam, which is of crucial importance for the Graphics business unit.

_Planatol: The merger of the two companies, Planatol GmbH (adhesives) and Planatol System (adhesive application systems), was completed in August 2023. The "cultural" integration of the two divisions under the slogan "Adhesive meets Application" is in full swing and shows promising initial development approaches for new product lines in the packaging industry, which Planatol will present at Drupa 2024 at the end of May.

_HY-LINE: A new corporate identity for HY-LINE will make the strategic realignment visible to the outside world. In preparation for their key trade fair, the Embedded World in April, a rebranding effort and website refresh are underway.