Shibaura Machine Partnered With Triproject Bled
The agreement expands regional sales and support for horizontal injection moulding machines across Slovenia and Croatia.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Robotics
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Shibaura Machine LWB has partnered with Triproject Bled to manage sales and service operations for its horizontal injection moulding machines. This partnership, which is effective immediately, covers both all-electric and hydraulic systems in Slovenia and Croatia.
Why it matters
The deal aims to strengthen local customer support and increase the market presence of high-force industrial moulding hardware. Shibaura aims to leverage the local market expertise of Triproject Bled to scale its distribution footprint in these two nations.
The partnership focuses on horizontal injection moulding machines for thermoplastic applications, including systems with a maximum clamping force of 3,000 tonnes in the ECSXIII machine series.
The players
Shibaura Machine LWB
A manufacturer of high-precision injection moulding hardware, including the ECSXIII series, known for industrial automation capabilities.
Triproject Bled
A regional distributor and service provider specializing in machinery operations and technical support within the Balkan market.
The details
The injection moulding process involves injecting molten thermoplastic material into a metal mold to form parts. The system uses a screw-driven mechanism to force the material into a cavity under high pressure until it cools and solidifies. Triproject Bled will provide regional sales and technical service, utilizing local market knowledge to maintain the hardware for operators in the region.
Timeline
The partnership was announced on October 6, 2026.
The Next-Level Molding Days event is scheduled for October 28-29, 2026.
The Tech Race
This collaboration follows the European industrial automation distribution consolidation trend, where global OEMs seek to deepen their regional market penetration. It represents a shift toward specialized, localized service networks to compete against regional rivals in high-precision manufacturing.
Industrial operators in Slovenia and Croatia will now have access to localized sales and technical support for their horizontal injection moulding workflows. This partnership streamlines service procurement for shops currently utilizing or planning to implement Shibaura's all-electric and hydraulic systems.
The takeaway
Manufacturers in the region should look to the upcoming Next-Level Molding Days event for a detailed overview of the current machine lineup and maintenance support protocols. The partnership provides a new, verifiable channel for technical consultations on the ECSXIII series and other hardware.
What happens next
Shibaura Machine LWB will host the Next-Level Molding Days event in Altdorf on October 28 and 29, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ETMM.
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