Sirmax receives Great Place to Work certification for the fourth time in a row
Sirmax receives Great Place to Work certification for the fourth time in a row
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Fernley H. Banbury Award 2026 for Dr. Gerard Nijman
Fernley H. Banbury Award 2026 for Dr. Gerard Nijman
Bronze EcoVadis medal for Zahoransky for ESG performance
Zahoransky AG has received the Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 35 percent of companies assessed by the platform in the areas of environment, social issues, human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
Klöckner Pentaplast to exhibit for the first time at Foodtech 2026
Klöckner Pentaplast announces its first presence at Foodtech 2026 in Plovdiv, presenting its range of rigid and flexible packaging for the fresh and prepared food market.
Beaulieu International Group acquires IFG Asota GmbH
Beaulieu International Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Austrian company IFG Asota GmbH, strengthening its fibre division in the synthetic staple fibres segment for technical and nonwoven applications.
REP strengthens its presence in India in cooperation with Tung Yu India
REP expands its operations in the Indian market by appointing Tung Yu India as its official sales representative and focusing on the jointly developed OPTI rubber injection molding machine range, covering clamping forces from 150 to 800 tons.
SACO AEI Polymers receives Platinum rating in the EcoVadis assessment
SACO AEI Polymers has received a Platinum rating in the EcoVadis assessment, ranking among the top 1% of companies worldwide in terms of sustainability performance.
Trogamid R: transparent recycled polyamide for eyewear frames
Evonik launches Trogamid R, a transparent polyamide produced from post-industrial waste and processed by Poliplastic SRL within a circular economy model for the eyewear industry.
Tomra Recycling awarded EcoVadis Platinum medal for sustainability
Tomra Sorting GmbH, the headquarters of Tomra Recycling, has received the EcoVadis Platinum medal with a score of 87/100, ranking among the top 1% of highest-rated companies for sustainability.
Barmag honored with Gold Partner title by Yongrong
At Yongrong Holding Group's supplier conference in Fuzhou, Barmag was honored with the Gold Partner Award as a supplier making a significant contribution to the sustainable development of the polyamide yarn manufacturer.
Gabriel-Chemie opens new sales office in Nairobi
The Gabriel-Chemie Group announces the launch of a new sales and logistics location in Nairobi, Kenya, in spring 2026, strengthening its presence in the rapidly growing plastics and packaging market in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Beaulieu Fibres awarded EcoVadis Platinum
Beaulieu Fibres has received the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, ranking among the top 1% of companies worldwide in terms of sustainability and responsible business practices.
The “Pleiades” competition promotes design and sustainable plastics processing
The “Pleiades” university competition – Plastic European Innovation Award for Design and Sustainability – in Italy links the plastics industry with IUAV University, promoting durable plastic products, design and injection moulding as part of the circular economy.
Alpla maintains growth and strengthens position in recycling
Alpla closed the 2025 financial year with sales of EUR 5.2 billion, increasing its workforce to around 25,500 employees and the number of plants to 206, while setting ambitious recycling targets for 2030.
New president for rubber polymers and additives at Omya
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has appointed Sara Ghione as president for rubber polymers and additives, responsible for global distribution development in this segment.
Restructuring of German DOMO Chemicals companies
Three German companies of the DOMO Chemicals group have filed for insolvency, and the preliminary insolvency administrator is analysing restructuring scenarios while maintaining ongoing operations.
Südpack strengthens presence in the USA through partnership with PPC Flex
Südpack sold its production plant in Oak Creek to PPC Flex and entered into an extensive strategic partnership focused on joint growth in the US market, with particular emphasis on the meat and cheese segments.
Integration of Davis-Standard’s Canadian companies into Davis-Standard Canada
Davis-Standard consolidates the operations of its Canadian specialty companies Deacro Industries, Brampton Engineering and Gamma Machinery, which as of January 1, 2026 will operate as a single entity under the name Davis-Standard Canada Inc.
Targi Kielce secures loan for construction of new exhibition hall
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.
Euroguss under new leadership
Phuong Anh Do offers longstanding experience in the trade fair sector and has access to a well-developed network. We talked with her about her perspectives, the die casting industry, and the future of Euroguss.
Generational change in Polykemi Group completed
At the turn of 2025/2026, the family-owned Polykemi Group completed its long-planned generational change in management, with operational leadership passing to the third generation of the founding family.
Change in the position of CEO at Hasco
As of 1 January 2026, Markus Büngers has taken over the position of CEO of Hasco Hasenclever GmbH + Co. KG, succeeding Christoph Ehrlich and continuing the company’s strategic direction.
New CEO and expanded management structure at Arburg
On 12 January 2026, Dr Volker Nilles took up the position as Chief Executive Officer of Arburg, joining the six-member top management team of the machine manufacturer based in Lossburg.
Kevin Green appointed President of Netstal Americas
Netstal has appointed Kevin Green as President of Netstal Americas and Managing Director of Netstal Inc. The new executive will be responsible for the development of Netstal’s subsidiaries in the Americas.
SKZ expands training activities in Austria in cooperation with BZL
The SKZ center has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with the Lenzing Education Center (BZL) for plastics technology training on the Austrian market. Selected SKZ courses will be available in classroom and online formats.
Management changes at SKZ strengthen governance structure
From January 1, 2026, a new management structure will apply at SKZ – Plastics Center. Key positions have been taken over by long-standing managers from within the organization.
German DOMO Chemicals subsidiaries file for insolvency
Three German companies of the DOMO Group have filed for insolvency. The preliminary insolvency administrator is maintaining operations and assessing restructuring options.
Rob Ingram appointed new President of Plastics Europe
Rob Ingram appointed new President of Plastics Europe
The Polimery Police project before an arbitral tribunal – claims of up to EUR 2.98 billion
Grupa Azoty Polyolefins has filed a claim with the Vienna International Arbitral Centre against Hyundai Engineering concerning the implementation of the Polimery Police project. The company estimates the value of the claims at up to EUR 2.98 billion.
Brenntag acquires UK-based distribution group Airedale
Brenntag acquires UK-based distribution group Airedale
SACMI acquires majority stake in Groupe Emballage Technologies
SACMI acquires a 65% stake in the French Groupe Emballage Technologies, strengthening its position in the food packaging sector and its presence in the French and other markets.
Wittmann doubles capacity in Kunshan and starts molding machine production
The Wittmann Group has opened its expanded plant in Kunshan, where, in addition to robots and auxiliaries, it will locally produce all-electric EcoPrimus 100 injection molding machines for the Chinese and Asian markets.
New vice president of the management board of Grupa Azoty
The Supervisory Board of Grupa Azoty has appointed Mirosław Ptasiński as vice president of the company’s management board as of 16 December 2025. At the same time, the six-member composition of the 13th term management board was confirmed.
RePlast Eurasia 2026 focuses the recycling sector in Istanbul
RePlast Eurasia 2026, a trade fair dedicated to plastics and fiber recycling, will take place on 26–28 March 2026 at the Tüyap Center in Istanbul, combining a technology exhibition with the PAGÇEV conference and plastics recycling awards.
Grupa Azoty submits counteroffer to sell GA Polyolefins shares to Orlen
Grupa Azoty has submitted a counteroffer to Orlen for the acquisition of 100% of Grupa Azoty Polyolefins shares worth PLN 1.022 billion. The proposal is non-binding and subject, among others, to completion of the restructuring proceedings at GAP.
Ipsos survey ranks Envalior top in services excellence
A global Ipsos survey among 149 material engineering professionals ranks Envalior first among 13 international material suppliers in delivering added value through high‑quality development services and accessible material science expertise.