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Fakuma 2026: 1,547 Exhibitors and 36,278 Trade Visitors

14:52 - The 30th Fakuma, the international trade fair for plastics processing, took place in Friedrichshafen from October 12 to 16, 2026. According to the organizer, P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG, 1,547 exhibitors (2024: 1.639) presented their products and technological developments. A total of 36,278 trade visitors...

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...

Ems-Grivory: High-Performance Polyamides for Cooling and Switching Components in Data Centers

06:00 - The global expansion of data centers and increasing power densities are placing greater demands on cooling systems and electrical infrastructure. At Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen, Ems-Grivory, a business unit of Switzerland-based Ems-Chemie AG, is highlighting potential applications for high-performance...

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...

Moretto: “Loadmatik” automates granule conveying with self-learning process control

16.10.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Moretto is presenting its patented “Loadmatik” granule conveying system. Designed for centralized material conveying systems, the solution automatically determines conveying parameters and adjusts them during operation. According to the Italian equipment manufacturer, the system uses...

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...

Haitian International Germany: Four-Tier Automation Offering for Injection Moulding Systems in Europe

16.10.2026 - Haitian International Germany GmbH, based in Ebermannsdorf, Germany, has established automation as an integral part of its European portfolio in 2026. As the company further announced on the occasion of Fakuma 2026, Haitian designs and integrates automated production cells for plastics processing, ranging...

Butterfly: Investment Group Acquires Packaging Manufacturer Sabert

16.10.2026 - Los Angeles-based investment group Butterfly Equity is acquiring US packaging manufacturer Sabert Holding. In a press release issued in late September, Butterfly announced that it had signed an agreement to this effect. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year, subject...

Ems-Grivory: High-Performance Polyamides for Busbar Insulation in Electric Vehicles

16.10.2026 - The Ems-Grivory business unit of Ems-Chemie AG has developed high-performance polyamides for the plastic insulation of busbars in electric vehicles. The materials are designed for high-voltage systems with increasing requirements for dielectric strength, temperature resistance and efficient use of installation...

Covestro: Polycarbonate Capacity Reduction Planned in Antwerp – Up to 260 Jobs Affected by Restructuring

15.10.2026 - Covestro NV plans to consolidate its polycarbonate production at its Antwerp site in Belgium from four production lines to one. At the same time, production of the precursor bisphenol A (BPA) at the site is to be discontinued. Up to 260 of the approximately 970 employees could be affected by the proposed...

Nouryon: New peroxide aims to expand applications for recycled PP

15.10.2026 - Speciality chemicals manufacturer Nouryon presented its new organic peroxide, "Perkadox PM-60ST-GR", at Fakuma 2026. The product is designed to enable targeted adjustments to the flow properties and improve the mechanical properties of recycled plastics. The focus is particularly on recycled polypropylene...

Covestro: 60 Years of Distribution Partnership with Albis for Polycarbonate and TPU

15.10.2026 - The distribution partnership between Covestro and Albis dates back to 1966, when the distribution of Bayer polymer products began in Germany. At Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen, the two companies are highlighting the 60th anniversary of their collaboration. Material Portfolio and Technical Cooperation...

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