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At Hascotalks 2026, speakers discussed the practical aspects of transformation in the German plastics industry. The discussion focused on adaptability, corporate culture, leadership and new business models.
The Supervisory Board of Grupa Azoty S.A. has appointed Jacek Podgórski as vice president of the company's management board. The change takes effect on 5 May 2026 and completes the composition of the 13th-term management board.
Krones started 2026 with a 5.3% increase in order intake to EUR 1.512 billion and confirmed its full-year financial targets. The company maintained an improved EBITDA margin despite lower reported revenue due to currency translation effects.
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.
DOMO Chemicals announced an agreed acquisition of its Engineered Materials business by an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XII. The transaction covers manufacturing sites, support functions, sales activities and the intellectual property portfolio, including the Technyl brand.
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.
PolyComp GmbH from Norderstedt has invested in Feddem’s Fed 26 Mts laboratory extruder. The unit is intended to support small batches, development samples and special formulations, with the option of transferring results to production scale.
Arburg’s training programme has once again received triple certification, including ISO 29993 and LQW. In February 2026, a sustainability-related certification was added as part of an LQW audit.
Syensqo has announced a new phase of its collaboration with Microsoft aimed at scaling proven agentic AI use cases across research and innovation, sales, and commercial operations. The company points to measurable gains in speed, costs, and innovation outcomes.
Lindner Washtech has appointed Marcel Willberg as Managing Director alongside Georg Krenn. Willberg will primarily be responsible for global sales, and the decision reflects the company’s strategy of developing top management from within the organisation.
Dassault Systèmes reported estimated IFRS financial results for Q1 2026. The company recorded revenue growth, including software and subscription and support revenues, and highlighted regional and industry differences.
Amcor is launching a new flexographic printing line for industrial film packaging at its Hardenberg plant in the Netherlands. The investment is intended to increase capacity and improve responsiveness to industrial and agricultural markets in Europe.
Tomra Recycling has opened a new Americas Test & Training Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The site is intended to support recyclers through material testing, training, and a warehouse for critical spare parts.
At ProPak Asia (10–13 June), the KHS Group will present in Bangkok its service offering for filling and packaging technology, along with system developments for PET, cans and glass packaging.
At the 30th edition of Fakuma, organiser P. E. Schall, together with the trade fair advisory board and PlasticsEurope Germany, will again host Career Friday, scheduled for 16 October 2026. The event is aimed at pupils, students and early-career professionals in the plastics sector.
On 13 May at interpack 2026, the Young Talents Day will be held for pupils, students and young professionals interested in careers in the packaging industry. The programme includes the Young Talents Tour, Career Tour, the SPOTLIGHT Forum and the VDMA Technology Lounge.
Wittmann Group is changing its management structure, consolidating the injection molding machines division and the automation and auxiliary equipment division under the joint leadership of the owners effective May 1, 2026. Rainer Weingraber will leave the group at the end of April.
Asúa Products has joined Global Polymer Solutions, strengthening the Group’s capabilities in PVC additives and stabilisers. The integration is intended to support technical development and continued international expansion.
Husky Technologies has entered a strategic collaboration with SEM Plastik (SEM Biotech) linked to the launch in Türkiye of the Ichor integrated medical system for producing vacuum blood collection tubes. The line is rated at 500 million tubes per year and operates in an ISO 8 cleanroom.
Erema states it provides a consistent global service standard for users of its recycling systems worldwide. The company bases it on a technician network active in around 60 countries, regular training in Ansfelden, and the BluPort digital tools.
igus is developing the RBTX platform into a service hub for automation and is presenting new solutions in mobile and humanoid robotics. New developments include the autonomous ReBeL Pallet Mover, new humanoids on RBTX.com, and AI-based control systems under development.
Südpack has entrusted leadership of its key Business Unit Food to Carlo Remmele, a member of the founding family’s third generation. The change is intended to strengthen the group’s focus on its core business and support long-term development.
Igus allocated EUR 124.4 million to investments in automation, infrastructure and the development of subsidiaries. The company increased sales in 2025, is expanding local production and has prepared 227 new products from its motion plastics range.
Röhm published its ESG report for 2025, presenting progress in decarbonization, the circular economy, occupational safety and social responsibility. The document was prepared in line with ESRS standards and CSRD requirements.
Borouge International has appointed Patrick Jany as chief financial officer. He is scheduled to take up the role on May 1, 2026, while Daniel Turnheim will continue to serve as interim CFO until then.
Meusburger presents the “Design at the push of a button” campaign, focused on digital tools supporting the design of moulds and tooling. The company points to shorter configuration times, greater standardisation and integration with CAD systems.
Kistler Instrument Corporation and FimmTech have entered into a strategic partnership that integrates cavity pressure sensors and process monitoring with hands-on injection molding training. The aim is to improve process stability, repeatability and molded part quality.
The annual general meeting of Women in Plastics Italy confirmed the organisation’s rapid growth, new appointments to its governing bodies, and the association’s growing international relevance in the plastics industry.
Evosys Laser GmbH is strengthening its presence in North America and expanding its cooperation with Dax Research in the field of laser plastic welding. The partnership is intended to improve customer support in the U.S., especially on the West Coast.
Coveris is allocating more than EUR 1.8 million to develop its two sites in Poland. The investments include new printing equipment, a bag-making line and film laser perforation technology.
Moretto has launched the Moretto in Motion 2026 tour, under which it presents technologies for plastics processing directly at customers' sites. One of the stops will be an event in Bydgoszcz, scheduled for 15 April.
At interpack 2026, the next edition of the Women in Packaging event will take place. The programme includes a keynote speech, a panel discussion and topic-driven networking focused on career development, diversity and the future of the packaging industry.
Evonik is expanding its portfolio of tribological materials with VestaKeep Easy Slide 2, designed for slide bearings operating under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. The PEEK-based material can be processed by injection molding and extrusion.
Agnieszka Moch has taken the position of Chief Operating Officer at ML Polyolefins. Having been with the company for six years, she is expanding her responsibilities to cover the company’s entire operations, including the development of plastics recycling activities.
Kraiburg TPE and SaarGummi have developed a TPE material for automotive sealing systems containing about 56% post-consumer and post-industrial recyclates. The solution is intended to maintain the required quality, processing and functional properties.
On 31 March 2026, XRG and OMV completed the formation of Borouge International, a new entity built on Borouge and Borealis and expanded through the acquisition of NOVA Chemicals. The company aims to play a leading role in the global polyolefins market by combining scale, technologies and a broad geographic footprint.