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Borouge International has appointed Roland Janssen as chief commercial officer, effective 1 October 2026. He will lead the company's global commercial organisation and oversee customer relationships across its key markets.
Bieglo has introduced Gimide polyetherimide from Gharda Polymers to the European market. The range is intended to provide PEI users with an additional sourcing option for demanding industrial applications.
The SKZ Plastics Center will hold its "Fillers and Additives in Plastics" seminar in Peine on 24 and 25 November 2026. The programme will cover material performance, recycling, compounding, processability and cost efficiency.
Plast Eurasia will hold its 35th edition on 2–5 December 2026 at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul. The fair will cover plastics machinery, raw materials, moulds and equipment, automation and cooling systems.
Syensqo is investing in a new compounding line for high-performance aromatic polymers at its Panoli site in India. The line, planned for operation in Q1 2028, will double current compounding capacity at the site.
Clariant’s AddWorks PPA 101 FG is a PFAS-free polymer processing aid for polyolefin extrusion. The product is designed to control melt fracture and die build-up in PE blown and cast film without fluoropolymers, silicone or inorganic substances.
Arburg’s 2026 apprenticeship cohort includes 32 apprentices and 12 DHBW students. The new entrants began their training in Lossburg with an induction week and will use the company’s 2,000-square-metre Vocational Training Center.
The European Plastics Converters Association has appointed Erich Cuaz as director general, effective 1 September 2026. He will lead the Brussels office and also head Polymer Comply Europe.
Polyblend has confirmed a €4 million investment to convert an existing production line in Bad Sobernheim, Germany. The line is planned to produce up to 15 kt of compounds based on recycled feedstock from the end of 2027.
Hexpol will acquire 100% of Italy’s Vipa Group, a producer of thermoplastic compounds for the wire and cable segment. The transaction is intended to strengthen the group’s Thermoplastic Compounding offering.
SKZ will hold the Digital Innovation Days on 28 and 29 September 2026 in Würzburg. The event will focus on practical digitalization and AI solutions for the plastics industry.
Lifocolor will present masterbatch solutions at Fakuma 2026 addressing material switching, recycling sortability and regulatory compliance, including Velvet PET and NIR-detectable black masterbatches.
BASF researchers argue that circularity for engineering plastics requires scalable sorting and a combination of recycling technologies. The approach depends on the polymer type and the composition of the waste stream.
Barmag has introduced the type 6020 ceramic oiler for PA6 and PA6.6 yarn processing. The unit is designed for low-titer applications from 5 to 100 denier and is also offered as a retrofit solution.
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has expanded its European production center in Malta to support semiconductor customers. The facility adds cleanroom capacity and will focus on FKM and FFKM products, including new fluorosurfactant-free materials.
Albis will exhibit healthcare material solutions at Medtec China 2026 in Shanghai. The company will focus on diagnostics, pharmaceutical packaging, drug delivery systems, diabetes care and surgical instruments.
Syensqo has signed a new long-term supply agreement with Airbus. The contract covers advanced composite and auxiliary materials for commercial aircraft, space, defense and helicopter programs.
MAAG Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cloeren Incorporated, a US-based manufacturer of extrusion slot dies and feedblocks. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to customary closing conditions.
Hennecke PUR Solutions will present continuous PUR slabstock foam production lines at Feiplar + Feipur in São Paulo. The company will showcase the Jflex Evo and Smartflex Evo systems, as well as the 360°Retrofit modernization program for existing installations.
Plast Eurasia has presented a new visual identity. The organisers say it is intended to reflect the changes taking place in the plastics industry and the combination of technology and sustainability.
The 30th edition of Fakuma will take place in Friedrichshafen from 12 to 16 October 2026. In addition to an exhibition covering the full plastics processing value chain, the organisers are announcing an industry round table, a new innovation award, a startup area and Career Friday.
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.
At Vietnamplas 2026, Arburg will present the electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machine in Vietnam for the first time. At its stand in Ho Chi Minh City, the machine will produce nozzles for silicone tubes from HDPE.
SI Group has announced the promotion of Robert Kaiser to the position of senior vice president, strategic marketing. He will also join the company’s Executive Leadership Team.
Igus is introducing the C6 cable carrier for cleanrooms with the e-spin guiding system. Certified by Fraunhofer IPA to ISO Class 1, the solution is intended to enable the transmission of energy and data over distances of up to 30 metres while limiting particle emissions.
RadiciGroup has been included in the "Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026" ranking, prepared by the Financial Times and Statista. The list covers companies that have demonstrated significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
Elix Polymers has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, summarising the implementation of its 2020–2025 Action Plan and setting a new stage for its ESG strategy. The company points to, among other things, a reduction in product carbon footprint, lower water consumption and the further development of circular solutions.
AMI has published the conference programme accompanying Compounding & Recycling Expo, which will take place on 23-24 September 2026 in Frankfurt. The two-day agenda includes presentations focused on recycling and compounding.
Jürgen Rietschle has been appointed Business Manager Polymer Additives at the Biesterfeld Group. He will take up the role on August 1, 2026, succeeding Michael Pilz, who is retiring.
Gabriel-Chemie is celebrating 10 years of Gabriel-Chemie Italia as part of the Group. During this period, the Italian site in Fara Gera d’Adda has strengthened the company’s position in Southern Europe and in the flame retardants segment.
Barmag, in cooperation with industrial and research partners, evaluated the use of 100% recycled PET carpet material for BCF yarn production. The trials confirmed that the material can be fed back into the spinning process without the addition of virgin polymer.
GreenDot is expanding its European plastics recycling platform with the Anviplas Spain plant in Navarcles, Catalonia. The move increases LDPE recycling capacity and the availability of high-quality recyclates for European converters and brand owners.
Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG has summarised its participation at Kuteno 2026 in Bad Salzuflen. The company's stand drew particular interest for the Boy XS E and Boy 35 Electric injection moulding machines demonstrated live in operation.
Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG and ST.A.TE Technologies S.r.l. sum up their participation in Plast Milano 2026. Three energy-efficient injection moulding machines were presented at the stand and attracted interest from international visitors.
The first edition of 3DPlastLab, an area dedicated to innovation in additive manufacturing within Plast 2026, brought together researchers, designers, universities, start-ups and companies from multiple countries. The presentations focused on materials, their functionality and industrial applications.