Ferruccio Giacobbe, Magic MP SpA's owner and general manager, received the Lifetime Achievement Award during the Society of Plastics Engineers 38th Annual Blow Molding Conference.
Giacobbe received this award Oct. 24 for his contributions with all-electric blow molding machines.
The SPE Blow Molding Division honors an individual who has shown achievements and contributed to the blow molding industry with the award.
Giacobbe was key to developing and commercializing all-electric blow molding machines. Magic is seen as a frontrunner for the manufacturing all-electric technology industry.
Magic was established in 1959 and developed its first all-electric "Baby Electric" in 1997.
The company completely phased out hydraulic machines 10 years ago and is focused on reducing energy consumption and decreasing maintenance cost.