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Biesterfeld: Jürgen Rietschle appointed Business Manager Polymer Additives

10:38 - Biesterfeld Group has appointed Jürgen Rietschle as Business Manager Polymer Additives, effective August 1, 2026. Rietschle joined Biesterfeld in November 2024 and most recently served as Head of Sales Polymer Additives, overseeing the business unit's sales activities. He brings extensive experience...

Kebo: Merger with Plastisud

06:53 - Swiss company Kebo AG is joining the French Plastisud Group. The transaction was signed on June 22, 2026. Kebo will remain an independent company within the group. The merger creates a supplier of high-performance injection molds and hot runner solutions with a combined workforce of around 300 employees....

IMCD: Acquisition of Thailand’s Merit Solution – Expanding Its Plastics Additives Offering

06:12 - IMCD N.V. has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Merit Solution Co., Ltd. The Thai company distributes additives for the plastics and compounding industry, thereby complementing IMCD’s existing offering in Advanced Materials. Merit Solution supplies applications in various...

Lego: Opening of global manufacturing innovation center

06:00 - The Danish Lego Group has opened its first global manufacturing innovation center at its headquarters in Billund. According to a press release, the new Kornmarken Campus will bring together the development, testing, and scaling of new technologies, materials, and products for the entire group at...

swissplast group: Full acquisition of Crisco Formtechnik AG completed

29.06.2026 - The swissplast group has completed the full acquisition of Crisco Formtechnik AG, thereby finalizing the last outstanding corporate legal step related to the acquisition of the key assets and business operations of the insolvent Durotherm Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH. Following the earlier takeover...

Mocom: Flame-retardant high-performance polyamides now also available with recycled material

29.06.2026 - Mocom has expanded its portfolio with the new "Altech PA FR" and "Altech PA ECO FR" product families. These flame-retardant, glass fiber-reinforced polyamide compounds are designed for demanding applications in the electrical and electronics industry, electromobility, and household appliances, combining...

Evonik: Second Quarter Exceeds Expectations – 2026 Outlook Raised

29.06.2026 - Based on strong business performance in the second quarter of 2026, Evonik has significantly raised its full-year guidance. According to preliminary figures, the specialty chemicals company expects adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter to range between €600 million and €650 million. At the midpoint,...

Ineos Styrolution: Shutting down PS production in Illinois

29.06.2026 - Ineos Styrolution, part of the UK-based chemical group INEOS, will discontinue polystyrene (PS) production at its Channahon site in the US state of Illinois. The company announced the decision in a recent press release. The shutdown of the plant is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of...

Haidlmair: Acquisition of TFM Slovakia

26.06.2026 - The Haidlmair Group is expanding its international manufacturing footprint with the acquisition of Slovak company TFM Slovakia. Through the acquisition, the mold maker is increasing its CNC machining capacity and aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the group. According to the company, TFM Slovakia...

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag: New Sales Partner in Turkey

26.06.2026 - Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is expanding its sales and service organization in Turkey. The injection molding machine manufacturer has appointed Vincita Plastik Makinaları as its new local sales partner. Based in Istanbul, the company will be responsible for the sales and servicing of injection molding...

Weiss Kunststoffverarbeitung: Automation of Downstream Injection Molding Processes

26.06.2026 - Weiss Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG is increasing its investment in the automation of downstream injection molding processes during the current fiscal year. According to the company, a significant portion of the investment volume of around €1 million will be allocated not only to four new injection...

KB Components: Acquisition of Polish Injection Moulder Rabugino Completed

26.06.2026 - Swedish plastics processor KB Components continues its expansion in Europe. According to a company press release, KB completed the acquisition of Polish injection moulding company Rabugino in May. However, no financial details or further information regarding the transaction, which had been agreed in...

Klöckner Pentaplast: Michael Zacka appointed new interim CEO

26.06.2026 - Klöckner Pentaplast has appointed Michael Zacka as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective June 22, 2026. Zacka is a member of the Board of Directors and succeeds Roberto Villaquiran, who is retiring after 42 years in the packaging industry. The search for a permanent CEO successor has been initiated....

ifo: Export Expectations in Germany Rise Slightly in June

25.06.2026 - Sentiment in the German export industry has improved somewhat. The ifo Export Expectations rose to -3.7 points in June, up from -5.7 points in May. “Exporters remain skeptical as to whether geopolitical uncertainty will decline sustainably,” says Klaus Wohlrabe, Head of Surveys at ifo. “In addition,...

Celanese: Price Increases for Engineered Materials

25.06.2026 - Celanese announced price increases for several Engineered Materials product groups back in May 2026. The adjustments took effect on June 1, 2026, or in accordance with existing contractual agreements. The company cited current market developments and disruptions in global supply chains as the reasons...

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