BASF: Joint Venture with Highsun for European Polyamide 6 Operations Under Consideration
14:42 - BASF SE and China's Highsun Holding Group (HSCC) are exploring the possibility of combining their respective European operations along the polyamide 6 (PA6) value chain. To this end, the companies signed a non-binding letter of intent on October 19, 2026. The discussions concern the establishment of...
SKZ: Expansion of Technical Consulting Services for Additive Manufacturing
10:16 - The SKZ Plastics Center in Würzburg is expanding its activities in the field of industrial services for additive manufacturing. Since September 1, 2026, David Fetter has been responsible for further developing the service portfolio and handling inquiries from companies in his role as Technical Sales...
Klöckner Pentaplast: Michael Zacka Appointed CEO Following Interim Period
09:03 - Packaging and film manufacturer Klöckner Pentaplast has appointed Michael Zacka as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 8, 2026. He had already been leading the company as interim CEO since June 2026 (see also plasticker-news dated June 26, 2026). The permanent appointment followed a selection...
Trelleborg: Swedish Group Expands in Italy, the US and Germany
06:06 - Swedish plastics group Trelleborg Group is strengthening its presence in Southern Europe with the acquisition of Italian company Producta. In a press release issued at the beginning of the month, Trelleborg announced the completion of the transaction. However, no information was disclosed regarding...
BioBTX secures €20.8 million in EU funding for chemical recycling plant
16.10.2026 - Dutch company BioBTX has secured €20.8 million in funding from the EU Innovation Fund for its planned “Petra” chemical recycling facility at the Delfzijl chemical park in the Netherlands (see also plasticker-news dated August 14, 2026). The company announced that it has signed a grant agreement with...
UPM: Biorefinery for Wood-Based Chemical Feedstocks Opens in Leuna
16.10.2026 - Finnish group UPM officially inaugurated its biorefinery in Leuna, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, on 15 October 2026. The facility converts lignocellulosic biomass, particularly beech wood from forest thinning operations and sawmill residues, into bio-based chemical feedstocks. With an annual capacity of 220,000...
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