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Krones increased order intake and improved profitability in the first half of 2026. The company confirmed its full-year guidance despite macroeconomic uncertainty and currency translation effects.
Endolys has secured planning approval for a £125 million plastic film recycling facility in Darlington. The project includes 12 pyrolysis units and is expected to process up to 120,000 tonnes of film per year.
The Polish Chamber of Chemical Industry has assessed the proposed changes to the EU ETS presented by the European Commission. The Chamber points to solutions aligned with the sector's demands, but stresses that their significance will depend on detailed provisions and the way they are implemented.
Dongguan Baier Plastic Co., Limited is increasing its production capacity for high-temperature engineering plastics by acquiring three ZSK Mc18 twin-screw extruders from Coperion. The lines are intended to process materials including PA, PEEK, PEI, PAI, PPS, PPO, PPA, LCP and PA46.
Source One Plastics is gradually restoring operations at its sorting and recycling plant in Eicklingen after a fire at the end of January 2026. The rebuilt facility is expected to operate more efficiently, with higher quality and lower emissions.
Hera Group, through Aliplast Polska, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 70% of Kronos Polymer Polska. The transaction is intended to support Aliplast’s plan to increase its capacity to more than 210,000 tonnes per year of recycled plastic raw materials.
Sirmax is celebrating 20 years of manufacturing operations in Poland. The Kutno site, launched as the group’s first foreign facility, has developed into a European industrial hub with a production capacity of about 85,000 tonnes per year.
Highsun AKRO has officially started operations at its Fuzhou plant with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes. The facility will produce modified engineering plastics based on ICX technology and complement the company’s operations in Changzhou.
Sikora has announced a change in the position of chief executive officer. From July 1, 2026, Alaaddin Aydin will assume operational responsibility as CEO, while Dr. Christian Frank will focus on strategic activities and growth initiatives.
Neste will carry out an approximately nine-week maintenance turnaround at its Porvoo refinery in 2026. The project, valued at more than EUR 400 million, is intended to ensure the plant's safety, availability and competitiveness, without affecting fuel deliveries to customers.
Wacker has officially opened a new specialty silicones production site in Karlovy Vary. The facility is intended to support the company’s European production network and supplies for the automotive, household appliances, medical technology and energy sectors.
Haitian's plant in Ruma, Serbia, has been integrated into the company's international production network and is set to serve customers in Europe and the Middle East and Africa region. In 2026, the factory is expected to produce 500 to 600 injection molding machines.
PCC Rokita has signed a letter of intent with PCC SE regarding the planned contribution in kind of PCC MCAA and MCAA SE. The estimated value of the entities is approximately PLN 289 million, and the transaction is intended to be non-cash.
Grupa Azoty has signed a term sheet with financing institutions setting out the preliminary terms of its long-term debt restructuring. The document provides the framework for the target financing agreement and includes, among other things, a new repayment schedule and a planned share issue.
KHS will invest more than EUR 11 million in a new hall for its barrier technology product center in Hamburg. The facility, covering around 4,300 m2, is scheduled to start operations in spring 2027 and will bring together all Plasmax technology departments under one roof.
Grupa Recykl is launching a used tyre collection network in Lithuania, based on the acquired company APG. The project forms part of a broader expansion strategy into the Baltic and Scandinavian markets and is accompanied by the development of new products from tyre recycling.
TMA Automation, part of the ENGEL Group, has launched a new facility in Gdańsk, directly adjacent to the airport. The investment includes a 1,500 sq m production hall and 800 sq m of office space, and is intended to enable the company to deliver larger automation projects, further develop its engineering capabilities and expand into foreign markets.
Polykemi Group has established Polykemi (Thailand) Co. Ltd. and opened a local office in Rayong. The company will serve the market from its plant in Kunshan, China, while also evaluating the future possibility of setting up plastics compounding production in Thailand.
The ENGEL Group closed FY 2025/26 with EUR 1.4 billion in revenue, down 6% year on year. The company points to rising investment activity in the US while continuing its transformation programme and rolling out its dual-brand strategy.
Duma Recycling has obtained a new environmental permit and started production at its new plant in Częstochowa. The facility is intended to process up to 120,000 tonnes of waste per year and produce LDPE and LLDPE (PCR) regranulates.
Wacker has commissioned a new silicone emulsion production complex at its Panagarh site in India. The investment significantly increases capacity and covers the manufacture of GMP-certified silicone emulsions for the cosmetics and personal care industries.
At an Extraordinary General Meeting, Grupa Azoty shareholders approved changes to the capital structure, opening the way to a two-stage financial strengthening of the company through the issuance of new shares.
adapa is implementing a transformation program built on refinancing, expanding production capacities and developing packaging designed for recycling, with a focus on operational efficiency and customer needs.
Grupa Azoty and Grupa Azoty Police have established significant impairment write-downs mainly related to loans granted to Grupa Azoty Polyolefins, in connection with the planned divestment of the Polimery Police project and ongoing restructuring proceedings.
Targi Kielce has signed a PLN 55 million, 10‑year loan agreement with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego to continue the construction of a new exhibition hall with an area of approx. 15,500 m².
Feddersen Group is establishing a new competence centre in Bredasten, Värnamo, that will double its current footprint and consolidate Nordic activities from raw materials to machinery, automation and circular solutions under one roof.
Stella Pack is implementing an investment programme worth approx. EUR 15 million, covering the modernisation of recycling plants in Poniatowa and Chlewiska and the expansion of its own regranulate production for film products.
Recykl Group and Sanok Rubber Company are expanding in foreign markets, combining acquisition-driven growth with the implementation of circular economy principles. The Foreign Expansion Fund managed by PFR TFI plays a key role in financing these projects.
Fanuc Poland has launched a new headquarters in Wrocław with an expanded technology competence center combining an application showroom, service areas, a spare parts warehouse and an extended Fanuc Academy. The facility integrates office, service, logistics and training functions to support industrial automation users, including plastics injection moulding processors.
Haitian has begun ramping up its new facility in Ruma, Serbia with an internal open house, adding local manufacturing, logistics and R&D capacity for the European market. Initial production covers Mars and Jupiter injection molding machine series, with over 50 units built to date.
Krones reported higher profitability in the third quarter of 2025, with order intake and revenue on track. The company maintained a sizeable backlog and confirmed full-year targets despite global uncertainties.
Clariant has entered a strategic joint venture with Fuhua to develop next-generation, non-halogenated phosphorus-based flame retardants for construction, automotive and electrical and electronic applications, addressing tightening regulatory requirements.
Mammoet planned and executed crane services, internal transport and equipment installation for Topas Advanced Polymers' new COC production plant at the Leuna chemical site in Germany. The scope covered around 500 plant components under tight schedules and high safety requirements.
The Wittmann Group has established Wittmann Maroc Sarl in Casablanca to serve growing demand for injection molding technology in North Africa. Operations began on September 1, 2025, with Redouane Soukrat appointed as general manager.
K.D. Feddersen Distribution has established K.D. Feddersen Unipessoal, Lda in Porto to expand its presence in Southern Europe. The subsidiary will provide local access to the company’s engineering plastics portfolio and market-specific support.
Evonik has completed trial production at a second polyamides reactor in Shanghai, a step that will double the company’s long-chain polyamides capacity in Asia. The project expands local output of AABB polyamides and PEBA elastomers for automotive and consumer applications.