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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...

Lego: E-methanol from captured CO₂ used to produce plastic parts

15.10.2026 - Danish toy manufacturer Lego is using e-methanol as an alternative feedstock for the first time in the production of more than 90 different plastic components. These include connectors, cross axles, steering wheels and the hands of Lego minifigures. The company aims to gradually reduce its reliance...

Arburg: 2026 Turnover Expected to Exceed Previous Year's €576 Million – Expansion of Manufacturing in China

15.10.2026 - Injection moulding machine manufacturer Arburg expects turnover for the 2026 financial year to exceed the previous year's figure of €576 million. At its press conference at Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen, the company reported a recovery in incoming orders since the second quarter and a recent increase...

SLS: Plastic Profile Manufacturer Invests in Extrusion, Toolmaking and Logistics

15.10.2026 - SLS Kunststoffverarbeitungs GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of plastic profiles based in Dahn, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, plans to invest approximately EUR 1 million in production, toolmaking, secondary operations and logistics by the end of 2026. The investment programme aims to expand production...

STC Extrusion: Starlinger Establishes Specialized Company for Artificial Turf and Monofilament Technology

14.10.2026 - The Starlinger Group has established STC Extrusion GmbH in Chemnitz, Germany. The independent mechanical engineering company is acquiring selected assets of the insolvent STC Spinnzwirn GmbH and will focus on machinery and processes for the production of artificial turf yarns and technical monofilaments...

Incoe: Localized Variothermal Mold Temperature Control Aims to Eliminate Visible Weld-Line Marks

14.10.2026 - Hot-runner manufacturer Incoe offers "Heat-Inject", a localized variothermal mold temperature control system for injection molding applications. The system is designed to prevent weld lines from appearing as visible notches on the surface of molded parts. Weld lines occur when separate melt fronts converge...

Incoe: 'APR' Option for Valve-Gate Hot Runner Systems Enables Individual Valve Pin Adjustment

14.10.2026 - Hot runner manufacturer Incoe offers the "APR" (Actuation Plate Ready) option for valve-gate hot runner systems. It is designed for systems in which the valve pins are actuated together via a common actuation plate. For this purpose, the valve pins are equipped with specially designed valve pin holders...

Wittmann Group: Revenue Expected to Grow 10% to EUR 330 Million in 2026

14.10.2026 - The Wittmann Group expects worldwide group revenue of approximately EUR 330 million in 2026, representing an increase of 10% compared with 2025. As Managing Partner Michael Wittmann explained at Fakuma 2026, demand has picked up noticeably since March. Incoming orders are significantly above the previous...

Febo: New Engineering Plastics Company Established in Morocco

14.10.2026 - The Italian Febo Group is expanding its presence in Morocco. With the establishment of Febo E&R Polymers SARL in the Tangier Free Zone, the polymer distributor has set up a company specializing in engineering plastics and high-performance polymers. In addition to supplying materials, the company plans...

Fakuma 2026: Inaugural Innovation Awards Presented in Six Categories

14.10.2026 - The first-ever Fakuma Innovation Awards were presented on October 12, 2026, at the 30th Fakuma trade fair in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Organized by trade fair operator P. E. Schall in partnership with trade publication K-Zeitung, the awards recognized 18 companies and development partners across six...

BYK: New "Scona" adhesion promoters for polyolefin composites with metal and wood

14.10.2026 - BYK has introduced three new adhesion promoters for thermoplastic multimaterial applications. The products "Scona TSPE 1013 GALL", "Scona TSPP 4012 GB" and "Scona TSPP 5013 GB" are designed to improve the bonding of polyethylene or polypropylene to polar materials such as metals and wood. The company...

Envalior: Mass-balanced PPS with an up to 40% lower carbon footprint

14.10.2026 - Envalior is presenting its "Xytron B-MB" mass-balanced polyphenylene sulfide portfolio for the first time at Fakuma 2026. According to the company, it can reduce the product carbon footprint by up to 40% compared with conventional "Xytron" grades. The manufacturer is also showcasing other mass-balanced...

Strack Norma: New Flat Latch Lock for Higher Tensile and Locking Forces in Injection Molds

14.10.2026 - Strack Norma GmbH & Co. KG has introduced the new "Z41" flat latch lock. The patent-pending development is designed for injection molds with heavy moving mold plates and high mechanical loads. Compared with previous versions, it is intended to withstand higher tensile and locking forces without requiring...

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