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Kem One: Monarch and Arini Become New Principal Shareholders

09:49 - French PVC producer Kem One has signed a framework agreement with several financial investors on a comprehensive debt reduction and further recapitalization. According to a press release, the agreement provides for a reduction of liabilities by around 80%, or approximately EUR 720 million, as well...

Grupo Armando Álvarez: New Plastic Recycling Plant in Murcia

06:02 - Spanish plastics processor Grupo Armando Álvarez has commissioned a plastic recycling plant in Lorca, in the southern Spanish region of Murcia. According to the company, the new facility will initially start operations with a recycling capacity of 10,000 tonnes of plastic waste per year. Over the...

LyondellBasell: Expanded Distribution of Masterbatches and Performance Colors in Germany and Austria Through Interpolimeri

19.06.2026 - LyondellBasell (LYB) is expanding the distribution of its masterbatch and customized performance color solutions in Germany and Austria. To this end, the company has entered into a corresponding agreement with the European plastics distributor Interpolimeri. The partnership applies retroactively from...

Wittmann: Automatic Bag Emptying Station for Granulate Supply in Injection Molding Operations

19.06.2026 - Wittmann is expanding its material handling portfolio with an automatic bag emptying station for supplying injection molding machines with plastic granulate from raw material bags. The solution automates the entire process, from depalletizing bags and opening and emptying them to disposing of the empty...

Haitian: Production Site in Serbia Strengthens Manufacturing for Europe and the MEA Region

19.06.2026 - Machinery manufacturer Haitian has established its production site in Ruma, Serbia, as an important part of its international manufacturing network. Construction of the facility was completed in August 2025, and the site supports the company’s “Think Global, Act Local” strategy while serving as a regional...

Berlin Packaging: Acquisition of BlueSky

19.06.2026 - US packaging group Berlin Packaging is continuing to expand its presence in Europe. In a press release issued last week, the company announced the acquisition of British packaging manufacturer BlueSky. However, no details were disclosed regarding the financial volume or other aspects of the transaction....

Wacker: New Production Site for Silicone Specialties Opens in Karlovy Vary

19.06.2026 - Wacker has officially commissioned a new production site for silicone specialties in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. Following approximately two years of construction, the first production line has been inaugurated. The site is part of the company’s strategic focus on higher-value silicone specialties...

Evonik: Job Cuts and Exit from the Polyester Business Announced

18.06.2026 - Evonik is continuing its transformation with additional structural and efficiency measures through 2029. The Executive Board and employee representatives have agreed on a group-wide program covering all business and administrative areas. By the end of 2029, around 3,200 jobs are to be eliminated worldwide,...

Gealan: New Recycling Hall in Tanna to Increase Capacity and Process Efficiency

18.06.2026 - Gealan is investing around €6 million in the expansion of its production and logistics site in Tanna, Thuringia. With the official groundbreaking ceremony, the manufacturer of PVC window and door profile systems has started construction of a new recycling hall, including additional silo capacity. The...

Coveris: Acquisition of Gefo Expands CPP Film Capacity in Germany

17.06.2026 - Coveris has acquired the business of Gefo Folienbetrieb GmbH in Gera, thereby expanding its production capacity for cast polypropylene (CPP) films. With this acquisition, the European packaging manufacturer aims to strengthen its portfolio of recyclable mono-material solutions and further expand its...

Vynova Wilhelmshaven: Sale to Westlake Vinnolit Completed

17.06.2026 - In the insolvency proceedings of Vynova Wilhelmshaven GmbH, the sale of the production site to Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG has been completed. Following the required regulatory approvals, the purchase agreement was notarized and the transaction finalized. Insolvency administrator Dr. Christian Kaufmann...

Covestro: EU Project “Bio4PURConti” Aims to Enable Continuous Production of Bio-Based Aniline

16.06.2026 - Covestro has launched the EU-funded research project “Bio4PURConti” (Bio-Based Continuous Production for Sustainable Polyurethane Industry). The initiative aims to develop the world’s first continuous production process for bio-based aniline. Covestro is coordinating the consortium, which consists of...

Chinaplas 2026: Record Attendance with More Than 350,000 Visitors

16.06.2026 - Chinaplas 2026 concluded on April 24 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai. The international plastics and rubber trade fair set a new record with 350,189 trade visitors. Compared with Chinaplas 2025 in Shenzhen, attendance increased by 24.5 percent. The exhibition covered...

Plastics Industry Association: Plastics Machinery Shipments See Soft Start in 2026

16.06.2026 - The Plastics Industry Association (“Plastics”) has published the Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) report for the first quarter of 2026. The report, authored by Plastics Chief Economist Dr. Perc Pineda, estimates North American shipments of primary plastics machinery at USD 273.5 million. This...

Aimplas: “Implicit” Project Develops Recycling Pathways for Auxiliary Materials from Composite Manufacturing

15.06.2026 - The research project “Implicit” is developing recycling strategies for single-use auxiliary materials generated during the production of composite materials. The focus is on waste streams such as vacuum bags, release films, and technical fabrics, which are currently often landfilled or sent for energy...

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