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Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid: Current Research Projects and Industrial Applications

27.08.2026 - Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid will present current research and development activities for the plastics industry at Fakuma 2026. For the first time, its exhibition space will be twice as large as before. In addition to the institute, Silcos GmbH, Niebeling GmbH, KVT Bielefeld GmbH, CAQ AG and Berlac...

Plastiflex: Hose manufacturer opens new plant in Malaysia

27.08.2026 - Belgian hose manufacturer Plastiflex has commissioned a new production plant in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The site is focused on hose systems for non-medical applications and is intended in particular to expand the group’s production capacities in Asia. The plant manufactures hoses for applications...

LyondellBasell: Revenue and earnings rise sharply in second quarter

27.08.2026 - LyondellBasell significantly increased revenue and earnings in the second quarter of 2026. Revenue at the chemicals and plastics group rose by nearly 20 percent year on year, from USD 7.66 billion to USD 9.18 billion. Net income increased from USD 115 million to USD 559 million, almost five times the...

Etex: Talks with Austrotherm on sale of XPS business in four European countries

26.08.2026 - Etex and Austrotherm have entered into exclusive negotiations regarding the acquisition of Etex’s XPS insulation activities in Germany, France, Italy and Spain. The transaction would include four production sites as well as the associated sales activities. It remains subject to regulatory approvals...

Rampf: Acquisition of HGIT Strengthens Mixing and Dispensing Technology in China

26.08.2026 - The Rampf Group is acquiring Chinese mixing and dispensing technology specialist HGIT Dalian Huagong Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. With the acquisition, the company is expanding its portfolio for processing polyurethane, silicone and epoxy resin systems while also strengthening its service presence...

LyondellBasell: Pyrolysis Reactors Installed for MoReTec Plant in Wesseling

26.08.2026 - LyondellBasell (LYB) has reached another milestone in the construction of its chemical recycling plant at its Wesseling site. The two pyrolysis reactors for the “MoReTec-1” plant have been installed, the company announced. The reactors form the core of the catalytic recycling technology developed...

Econ: Subsidiary Opened in Brazil

26.08.2026 - On August 25, 2026, Econ GmbH opened a new sales, service, and production subsidiary in Antônio Carlos in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. With “Econ Brasil,” the Austrian manufacturer of pelletizing systems is expanding its international network and strengthening its presence in the South American...

ifo: Export Expectations in Germany Rise Sharply in August

26.08.2026 - Sentiment in the German export industry has improved considerably. The ifo Export Expectations rose to +9.6 points in August, up from -2.8 points in July. That’s the highest figure since February 2022 and the sharpest increase since June 2020. “The export industry is picking up speed,” says Klaus Wohlrabe....

Alujain: PP fiber JV with Beaulieu Fibres

26.08.2026 - Saudi Arabian holding company Alujain Corp. is establishing a joint venture with Belgium’s Beaulieu International Group (BIG) to expand polypropylene fiber production at its Yanbu site. In a press release issued recently, Alujain announced the signing of a corresponding agreement. Alujain and Beaulieu...

Roemheld: New Systems for Faster Mold Changes

26.08.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Roemheld will present two new solutions for mold and tool changes in plastics processing: the electrically driven RWA 1000 elmo mold-changing cart for loads of up to 1,000 kilograms and a new push-pull platform for tools weighing up to 1.6 tonnes. The company’s trade fair presentation...

Lifocolor: Masterbatch Solutions for Material Changes, Recyclability and EU Compliance

26.08.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Lifocolor will present masterbatch solutions addressing current requirements in plastics processing. The company's trade fair presentation will focus on changes in packaging materials, the sortability of black plastics in the recycling process and compliance with new European regulations....

Meusburger: Standard Parts, Cleanroom Technology and Digital Design Solutions – Factory Tours at the Wolfurt Site

26.08.2026 - Meusburger will present product innovations, range expansions and digital applications for tool, mould and machine making at Fakuma 2026. Key topics include standard parts and hot runner technology, components for cleanroom applications, and digital tools to support design and procurement. In addition,...

ifo: Business Climate Rises in August

25.08.2026 - Sentiment among companies in Germany has increased. The ifo Business Climate Index rose to 88.8 points in August, up from 86.7 in July. Companies were more satisfied with their current situation, and they revised their expectations significantly upward. Uncertainty continued to decline. Despite another...

Amcor: Berry Integration Delivers Higher Synergies Than Planned

25.08.2026 - Packaging group Amcor generated higher synergies from the acquisition of Berry Global in fiscal 2026 than originally expected. According to the company, realized synergies amounted to USD 285 million. Amcor had initially projected USD 260 million for the first full fiscal year following the combination....

Excelitas: Infrared technology optimizes thermal processes in plastics processing

25.08.2026 - Infrared systems enable targeted and energy-efficient heating in plastics processing. Heat is transferred directly to the required areas of components, edges or film sections without heating the entire machine or surrounding environment. Emitters adapted to the geometry of components and production...

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