(Altdorf, October 5, 2026) SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB is expanding its presence in Slovenia and Croatia by appointing TriProject Bled d.o.o. as its new sales partner in both markets with immediate effect. The partnership will strengthen SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB’s local presence and will focus on the sales and service of SHIBAURA MACHINE’s horizontal injection molding machines for thermoplastic applications.
Strengthening Sales and Service Support in Slovenia and Croatia
“With TriProject Bled d.o.o., we have gained a committed partner with strong expertise of the Slovenian and Croatian markets and a clear focus on customer-oriented solutions for thermoplastic applications. Together, we want to further expand our presence in Slovenia and Croatia, strengthen local customer support, and make our SHIBAURA MACHINE injection molding machines more accessible to customers,” explains Dr. Martin Kováčik, Executive Vice President Thermoplast Sales and Service EMEA at SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB GmbH.
The partnership underlines SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB’s commitment to strengthening local sales coverage and improving customer support as well as distributing thermoplastics injection molding across Slovenia and Croatia, including the all-electric injection molding machines of the ECSXIII series with clamping force up to 3,000 metric tons as well as the hydraulic injection molding machines of the S-GenXt series.
“We are delighted to join forces with SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB. Its decades of expertise, advanced technology, and strong focus on innovation are an excellent match for our portfolio and market approach. This cooperation gives us the opportunity to offer our customers comprehensive solutions, to further develop the market for high-quality thermoplastics injection molding technologies in Slovenia and Croatia and to build long-term, trusted partnerships,” says Tomaž Rihtaršič , CEO of TriProject Bled d.o.o.
SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB | Next-Level Molding Days: Automated Production Cells and Comprehensive Injection Molding Expertise for Greater Productivity
SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB is inviting plastics and rubber processors as well as injection molders to the SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB | Next-Level Molding Days on October 28 and 29, 2026, at its European Competence Center in Altdorf near Landshut. Under the theme “Turning Technology into Productivity,” the company will demonstrate how modern injection molding production will become more economical, energy-efficient, and future-ready. The event will focus on the LWB MultiStation automated production cell, which is transforming rubber manufacturing; a broad portfolio of horizontal and vertical injection molding machines for thermoplastics and elastomers; and a comprehensive service offering designed to ensure consistently high machine availability. Live demonstrations, technical presentations, plant tours, and direct exchange with experts will offer practical insights into how plastics and rubber manufacturers can raise productivity, improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and secure their investments over the long term.
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