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Albis: Focus on Material Selection, Regulation and PFAS-Free Material Options

09.09.2026 - Albis Distribution GmbH & Co. KG will present material solutions for applications in the Mobility, Healthcare, Electrical & Electronics, and Consumer & Construction sectors at Fakuma 2026. The focus will be on selecting thermoplastic materials based on technical, regulatory and economic requirements,...

Roth Plastic Technology: Focus on Process Combination and Substitution

09.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Roth Plastic Technology will showcase approaches that combine different plastics processing technologies. The company, a branch of Roth Werke GmbH, will exhibit as a co-exhibitor at the booth of Oni-Wärmetrafo GmbH. Its presentation will focus on material substitution, functional integration...

L&R Kältetechnik: Container Cooling System for Energy-Efficient Plastics Processing

09.09.2026 - L&R Kältetechnik will present a containerized cooling system for injection molding and extrusion applications at Fakuma 2026. The focus is on energy-efficient cooling, the natural refrigerant propane (R290), and a space-saving, largely preassembled system design. The main exhibit has a footprint...

Krall Kunststoff-Recycling: Louis Krall Appointed Managing Director

08.09.2026 - Louis Krall has joined the management team of Krall Kunststoff-Recycling GmbH with effect from July 1, 2026. He will now manage the family-owned recycling company in Elsenfeld am Main alongside his father and company founder Markus Krall. The appointment marks an important step in preparing the business...

Dr. Boy appoints Stefan Klöckner as additional Managing Director

08.09.2026 - Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG has expanded its management team with the appointment of Stefan Klöckner as an additional Managing Director, effective April 1, 2026. He now shares responsibility for the company’s management with Managing Partner Alfred Schiffer. Klöckner joined Boy on January 1, 2023. In his...

Univar Solutions: Acquisition of Interpur Chemicals and H.M. Royal

08.09.2026 - U.S.-based chemical distributor Univar Solutions has expanded its specialty chemicals business in Europe and the United States through the acquisitions of Interpur Chemicals and H.M. Royal. As Univar Solutions announced at the end of July, the company has acquired European distributor Interpur Chemicals....

Renolit: EUR 56 Million for New Raw Material Processing Facility in Worms

08.09.2026 - Renolit SE is investing EUR 56 million in a new raw material processing facility at its headquarters in Worms. The new mixing plant is intended to further automate the production of plastic films, optimize material flows and reduce the physical strain on employees. Following the start of excavation...

Rowa Masterbatch: NIR-Reflective Black Masterbatch Designed to Reduce Heating of Plastic Components

08.09.2026 - Rowa Masterbatch GmbH has developed a deep-black masterbatch that reflects radiation in the near-infrared (NIR) range. As the company announced ahead of Fakuma 2026, the material solution is designed to reduce the heating of black plastic surfaces exposed to sunlight while at the same time providing...

Wittmann Expands Primus Range with Higher-Payload Linear Robot

08.09.2026 - Wittmann is expanding its Primus series with the new Primus 118 linear robot. Designed for pick-and-place applications and straightforward automation tasks, the model can handle payloads of up to 8 kg, extending the range to applications involving heavier parts and gripper systems. The higher payload...

Barlog Plastics: PEKK Compounds for High-Temperature Applications

08.09.2026 - Barlog Plastics GmbH is expanding its material portfolio with high-temperature compounds from the “Kebapeak 9000” product range. Based on polyetherketoneketone (PEKK), the materials are designed to enable the production of thermoplastic components for applications involving high thermal and mechanical...

Dreher: Amis acquires insolvent granulator manufacturer

07.09.2026 - Aachen-based granulator manufacturer Dreher has been acquired by Amis Recycling Technology following its insolvency. The new owner took over the business on September 1, 2026, in an asset deal that includes the company premises, production facilities and machinery. Operations will continue under the...

Oni-Wärmetrafo Expands Business in China

07.09.2026 - Oni-Wärmetrafo GmbH is continuing to expand its presence in the Chinese market. Through its subsidiary Oni Energy Saving Technology (Kunshan) Co., Ltd., founded in 2017, the company is increasingly carrying out projects for local customers in China and Southeast Asia. According to Oni, its Kunshan operation...

Röchling Industrial: Acquisition of Polypres strengthens European compression-moulded sheet business

07.09.2026 - Effective September 3, 2026, Röchling Industrial acquired Spanish plastics processor Polypres Mediterráneo S.L., based in Alfarrasí near Valencia. The acquisition expands the company’s production capacity and presence in the European market for compression-moulded thermoplastic sheets. Financial details...

Elix Polymers Introduces Low-Gloss PC/ABS Grades for Automotive Interiors

07.09.2026 - Elix Polymers is expanding its portfolio for automotive applications with the introduction of “Elix PC/ABS GR 5125”, a new PC/ABS grade developed for visible interior components. The material is designed to deliver a very low-gloss surface while retaining the mechanical and thermal performance required...

Wittmann Group: Integrated Material Preparation and Process Control for High-Quality Recycling

07.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, the Wittmann Group will showcase an integrated injection molding application that combines material recycling, material preparation and process control within a compact production cell. The system produces the “EcoFritz” clip, a reusable fastening solution for securing media lines and...

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