Shibaura Machine LWB Partnered With Triproject Bled
The collaboration expands sales and service for injection moulding equipment in Slovenia and Croatia.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Robotics
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Shibaura Machine LWB has partnered with Triproject Bled to enhance the distribution and support of its horizontal injection moulding machines. The agreement provides local sales and technical service for all-electric and hydraulic systems throughout Slovenia and Croatia.
Why it matters
This partnership aims to broaden the company's regional footprint and ensure that customers in the Balkans receive dedicated, localized support for their manufacturing operations. It leverages Triproject Bled's market expertise to improve service coverage.
The collaboration covers horizontal injection moulding machines for thermoplastic applications, including all-electric and hydraulic models. The ECSXIII machine series offers a maximum clamping force of 3,000 tonnes.
The players
Shibaura Machine LWB
This division is a prominent manufacturer of high-precision injection moulding machinery used in various thermoplastic applications.
Triproject Bled
This company acts as a specialized regional distributor and service provider for industrial manufacturing equipment in Southeast Europe.
The details
Triproject Bled will provide comprehensive sales and technical service support for Shibaura Machine LWB equipment. By utilizing Triproject Bled's local market understanding, the company intends to strengthen its direct engagement with industrial clients 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
The expansion of the ECSXIII machine series into new territories marks a strategic move to capture market share in industrial manufacturing. This integration reflects a broader shift toward regionalizing technical support to compete against global injection moulding rivals.
Industrial manufacturers in Slovenia and Croatia can now access localized service and technical support for their moulding equipment. This shift is expected to improve machine uptime and streamline the acquisition of new thermoplastic injection technology for regional businesses.
The takeaway
Strategic partnerships serve as a critical mechanism for manufacturers to penetrate localized markets without establishing new proprietary infrastructure. Businesses operating in the region should monitor upcoming product demonstrations to evaluate the potential for upgrading their existing production lines.
What happens next
Shibaura Machine LWB will host its Next-Level Molding Days event on October 28 and 29, 2026, in Altdorf.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ETMM.
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