SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB expands presence in Slovenia and Croatia with TriProject Bled d.o.o. as a new partner

The fully electric injection molding machine series EC SXIII by SHIBAURA MACHINE impresses with versatility, high performance, and excellent energy efficiency. It offers maximum flexibility and is suitable for a wide range of injection molding applications – from automotive manufacturing to aerospace, packaging, and medical technology. The models cover clamping forces from 50 to 3,000 tons. (Image source: SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB)

Dr. Martin Kováčik, Executive Vice President for Sales and Service of Thermoplastics for the EMEA region at SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB GmbH, and Tomaž Rihtaršič, Managing Director of TriProject Bled d.o.o., have agreed on a collaboration for Croatia and Slovenia with immediate effect. (Image source: SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB)

SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB is now strengthening its activities in Slovenia and Croatia and will work with TriProject Bled d.o.o. as a sales and service partner. The cooperation aims to enhance the company's market presence in these two countries and focuses on sales and service of SHIBAURA MACHINE's horizontal injection molding machines for thermoplastic applications.

Expansion of sales and service in Slovenia and Croatia

"With TriProject Bled d.o.o., we have gained a committed partner who knows the injection molding markets in Slovenia and Croatia very well and offers customer-oriented solutions for thermoplastic applications. Together, we want to expand our presence in these two countries, strengthen local customer support, and make it easier for our customers to access SHIBAURA MACHINE's injection molding machines," explains Dr. Martin Kováčik, Executive Vice President Thermoplast Sales and Service EMEA at SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB GmbH.

The partnership emphasizes SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB's goal to strengthen local sales coverage, improve customer support, and increase the availability of thermoplastic injection molding machines in Slovenia and Croatia. This includes the fully electric ECSXIII series of injection molding machines with clamping forces up to 3,000 tons, as well as the hydraulic models of the S-GenXt series. "We are very pleased to collaborate with SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB. The company's decades of expertise, advanced technology, and strong focus on innovation fit perfectly with our portfolio and our approach to customer service. The collaboration gives us the opportunity to offer our customers comprehensive solutions, further develop the market for high-quality thermoplastic applications in Slovenia and Croatia, and build long-term, trust-based partnerships," says Tomaž Rihtaršič, Managing Director of TriProject Bled d.o.o.

SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB | Next-Level Molding Days: Automated Production Cells and Comprehensive Injection Molding Expertise for Increased Productivity

SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB invites plastics and rubber processors as well as injection molders to the SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB | Next-Level Molding Days at the European competence center in Altdorf near Landshut on October 28 and 29, 2026. Under the motto "Turning Technology into Productivity," the company will demonstrate how modern injection molding production can be more economical, energy-efficient, and future-proof. The focus will be on the automated production cell LWB MultiStation, which revolutionizes rubber manufacturing, a broad portfolio of horizontal and vertical injection molding machines for thermoplastics and elastomers, and comprehensive service to ensure long-term high machine availability. Live demonstrations, expert lectures, plant tours, and direct exchanges with specialists will practically show how plastics and rubber manufacturers can increase their productivity, improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and secure investments for the long term.