On October 8, the world’s leading plastics exhibition — K 2025 International Plastics and Rubber Trade Fair — kicked off in Düsseldorf, Germany. Under the theme “Level Up! Your Advantage”, Haitian International made a grand appearance at Hall 15, Booth A57, showcasing its comprehensive “Injection Molding +” solutions. With multidimensional technological innovations, Haitian empowers customers worldwide to achieve all-round value enhancement.

On the opening day, the Haitian International booth welcomed a continuous stream of professional visitors and technical experts, engaging in lively face-to-face discussions with Haitian’s team on process details. Haitian engineers, professional and attentive, moved between machines explaining key parameters and turning technical data into service commitments, allowing visitors to experience the powerful rhythm of intelligent manufacturing in real operation.

At this year’s exhibition, Haitian International focused on four key industries — packaging, medical, automotive, and optical — presenting five intelligently designed application scenarios. Through multidimensional displays of production efficiency, flexible integration, digital intelligence, and industry expansion, the company guided visitors into a new vision of smart manufacturing.

Stepping into the booth, the two world premiere packaging models — Zhafir Zeres F all-electric packaging machine and Haitian Mars F PRO servo-hydraulic high-speed machine — immediately became the highlight of the show. With their exceptional performance, they drew crowds of visitors who witnessed the technological innovation and performance leap in the packaging industry.

The Zhafir Zeres Series medical injection molding solution for COC syringe barrels showcased full-process traceability, highlighting the cleanliness and precision demanded by the medical industry and drawing strong interest from professionals exploring collaboration opportunities. Meanwhile, the Haitian Jupiter two-platen machine’s “one-step molding” technology for automotive exterior parts also became a major highlight of the show, earning high praise from visitors for its outstanding performance in improving production efficiency and product consistency.

At the same time, Niigata’s all-electric vertical injection molding machine made its debut at the show, presenting a new solution for optical insert molding. The exhibit opened up new possibilities for high-precision molding and drew strong attention from industry professionals, who watched closely and nodded in appreciation.

In addition, high-precision CNC machines and integrated automation solutions from Haitian Precision and Haitian Smart Solutions were also showcased, presenting a comprehensive “Injection Molding +” system solution. Together, they demonstrated Haitian Machinery’s deep expertise and forward-looking innovation in the field of intelligent manufacturing.

From the outstanding performance of individual machines to the flexible integration between systems and the development of a complete industrial ecosystem, Haitian Machinery is driving a full value-chain upgrade for customers worldwide. Through cross-field synergy, systematic innovation, and turnkey solutions, the company transforms its philosophy of “Creating Value, Expanding Advantage” into tangible benefits for its global partners.

K 2025 will continue until October 15. In the days ahead, Haitian International will remain open and welcoming at Hall 15, Booth A57, greeting all industry peers committed to progress and technological advancement. We look forward to your visit — or to your continued attention to our online coverage.

No matter how you reach us, Haitian International remains dedicated to the same focus and respect — turning every injection, every set of technical parameters, and every traceable record into a lasting mark of efficiency, quality, and sustainable advancement in your factory.

Interview with Zeno Cipriani, Owner of Dakota Group

The Dakota Group is one of the leading companies in the production and sale of construction products. The group has been on an expansion course for about 25 years. Always in focus: progress and innovations for more productivity.

As early as the 1990s, the company was expanding, initially on the domestic market. Subsidiaries in Spain, Portugal and Romania followed. Today, the Dakota Group supplies more than 4,000 customers worldwide. The product portfolio includes drainage and grating systems, drainage systems, dock levellers and much more. Products for the automotive, packaging and the pharmaceutical industry complement the portfolio.

Dakota’s management believes that they have been created for major tasks. By continuously investing in both new technologies and qualified employees, Dakota aims to provide a powerful infrastructure for the challenges of the future. The owner sees energy-efficient, automated and highly productive manufacturing systems as the key to success.

Mr. Cipriani, you have been a Haitian customer since 1998. Which criteria were decisive for you at that time?

“The overall concept convinced us, and it still convinces us today. All Dakota products are made with Haitian and Zhafir machines.”

Which series do you own?

“The Zeres, Venus and Jupiter. Most of them are from the Zeres Series.”

What products does Jupiter manufacture?

“We are currently producing a Smart Catch-Pit, a robust hollow body made of PP. We produce it on a Jupiter with 650 tons. The product varies in sizes from 200 x 200 mm to 550 x 550 mm.”

To what extent do you use automation in your production?

We use central systems for material feeding and drying, as well as internal and external centralized containers for the warehouse. In total, we have about 40 Hilectro robots, six-axis robots, assembly machines, automatic packaging and storage machines”.

Do you also use recycled material?

“We have been focusing on the recovery and reuse of plastic waste generated during production for a very long time. At the same time, we are systematically working on reducing microplastics.”

What do you think which drive will shape the future?

“Certainly the electric one, especially since the electric machine reduces energy consumption and guarantees higher energy efficiency. Apart from that, we have been using self-produced energy for some time, through our photovoltaic systems in production and logistics. Solar energy can also reduce energy costs”.

Do you already integrate digital concepts into production?

“In fact, we can say that Dakota has been a smart factory for 15 years. We have been using the 4.0 concept since 2005. Each injection machine is connected to the central server. All data and processes are registered by the main computer and all information is exchanged between the branch, office and production. These activities are a must for 24/7 operation and a modern factory.”

Mr. Cipriani (left) and Mr. Stella (right) from Dakota, together with Mr. Bonfadini from IMG – Sales and service partner of Haitian & Zhafir: “We are fans from the very beginning”

A smart catch-pit produced on a Jupiter 6,500 kN made of PP