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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...

Engel: Tie-bar-less electric injection moulding machine processes LSR seal to tight tolerances

07.09.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Engel will demonstrate the processing of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) on a tie-bar-less electric injection moulding machine of the “victory electric 1565/220” type. The machine produces a seal for an inverter component with tight dimensional and contour tolerances. The application focuses...

Schütz Expands Italian Reconditioning Network with Repack Investment

04.09.2026 - Schütz GmbH & Co. KGaA has acquired a majority stake in Italian reconditioning specialist Repack S.r.l., expanding its industrial packaging reconditioning network in Italy to five locations. Repack operates four sites in Cesara, Arzignano, Buscate and Stezzano and has around 30 years of experience...

Aumovio Sells Windshield Washer and Cleaning Systems Business to Certina

04.09.2026 - Aumovio is selling its windshield washer and cleaning systems business to the Certina Group. The two companies signed an agreement on September 3, 2026. The transaction covers production, research and development, as well as all employees and business activities associated with the unit. The deal...

Zeon Starts Up Pilot Plant for Carbon-Neutral Butadiene Production

04.09.2026 - Japanese chemical producer Zeon has completed a pilot plant for the carbon-neutral production of butadiene. According to the company, the facility is located at its Tokuyama site in Shunan, southwestern Japan. Construction began in summer 2025, with full-scale commissioning scheduled to be completed...

Barlog Plastics: PEKK Compounds, Recycled Materials and Expanded Rapid Tooling Production

04.09.2026 - Barlog Plastics GmbH will present material and manufacturing solutions for sustainable plastics applications, metal replacement, and the development of prototypes and small production runs at Fakuma 2026. The main highlights include new PEKK compounds, post-consumer recycled materials, PFAS-free tribological...

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