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Nordmann: Expansion of sales partnership with Olin to Great Britain and Ireland from 2026

25.11.2025 - Nordmann is further expanding its cooperation with epoxy technology provider Olin, which has been in place since 2017. From January 2026, the chemical distributor will take over the marketing of Olin epoxy resins, curing agents, and the "Litestone" product line in Great Britain and Ireland. Previously,...

Fakuma 2026: Anniversary Edition Reports Strong Demand and Largely Fully Booked Exhibition Space

25.11.2025 - The 30th Fakuma, the international trade fair for plastics processing, will take place from 12 to 16 October 2026 in Friedrichshafen. According to organiser P. E. Schall, demand is already high almost a year before the event, with most exhibition space reportedly booked. As one of the leading platforms...

Polymer Solutions: Expanding Recycling Capacity for Engineering Plastics

25.11.2025 - Polymer Solutions has expanded its disposal and processing services in the DACH region and now processes injection molding and extrusion waste from other engineering plastics, including polypropylene, in addition to polyamides. The company accepts various forms of delivery – from sprues to large-volume...

Delta Tecnic: Exclusive Negotiations for the Acquisition of French Masterbatch Manufacturer Polytechs

25.11.2025 - Global Polymer Solutions S.L. (“Delta Tecnic”), an independently managed investment subsidiary of Investindustrial Growth III SCSp, has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire all shares of Polytechs Financière SAS and its subsidiaries. The potential transaction, which concerns the full takeover of...

Carbios: Two multi-year supply contracts for recycled PET in the beverage industry

25.11.2025 - Carbios has concluded two new multi-year supply agreements with major companies in the beverage industry for the provision of recycled PET (r-PET). This marks the first time the company has systematically entered the strategically important beverage sector. The agreements are part of the ongoing...

ifo: Business Climate falls in November

24.11.2025 - Sentiment among companies in Germany has deteriorated. The ifo Business Climate Index fell to 88.1 points in November, down from 88.4 points in October, due to more pessimistic expectations. On the other hand, companies assessed their current situation as somewhat more positive. They have little faith...

Intraplas: Packaging Specialist Opens First US Production Facility

21.11.2025 - The Portuguese packaging specialist Intraplas has announced the commissioning of its first location in the USA. With the new production facility in the US state of Ohio and an initial investment of around 40 million euros, the company is expanding its international presence and aims to strengthen customer...

Technotrans: FuzzyControl controller stabilizes injection molding processes through self-optimizing temperature control

21.11.2025 - Technotrans has introduced FuzzyControl, a new controller for mold temperature control in injection molding, which is based on a dynamic, self-optimizing fuzzy logic. The goal is to increase process stability, especially under demanding conditions, and to avoid temperature fluctuations which can lead...

Maincor Rohrsysteme: New Production Site in Schweinfurt

20.11.2025 - Maincor Rohrsysteme GmbH & Co. KG has begun establishing a new production site in the Schweinfurt port area. With this multi-million-euro investment, the company is responding to rising demand and expanding its regional capacity in production, sales, and logistics. The complex is being built near the...

Corvaglia: Strategic Collaboration with Wisecap to Strengthen European Closure Production

19.11.2025 - The Corvaglia Group and Italian packaging specialist Wisecap have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at reshaping the production of beverage closures in Europe. The goal is to enhance supply security for beverage fillers while driving technological advancement in the closure sector. A core...

Berlin Packaging: Packaging Group Acquires Spanish Company Jurcal Packaging

19.11.2025 - Berlin Packaging has acquired the Spanish packaging specialist Jurcal, further strengthening its position in the pharmaceutical and veterinary markets on the Iberian Peninsula. Founded in 1982 and based in Alcobendas (Madrid), the company is run by Julián and Susana Calderón Braña and distributes...

Hirsch Servo: Majority stake in EPS manufacturer Terrasit in Bosnia and Herzegovina

19.11.2025 - The Austrian Hirsch Servo Group is continuing its expansion in Southeast Europe and will acquire 60 percent of Terrasit Insulation d.o.o., based in Gračanica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, effective January 1, 2026. The transaction is being carried out through Hirsch Porozell GmbH. Founded in 2000,...

Dopak: New Retrofit Controller for Hydraulic Drives of Injection Molding Machines – Lowering Energy Costs in Plastics Parts Manufacturing

18.11.2025 - Dopak has developed and brought to market the so-called "Energy Saving System" (ESS) to reduce energy costs in plastics parts manufacturing. The technology is a retrofit controller for the hydraulic drive motor of hydraulic injection molding machines, which takes over the functionality of a servo drive....

Covestro: EU clears takeover by Adnoc under strict conditions – Focus on competition and access to technology

17.11.2025 - The European Commission has approved the planned acquisition of plastics and chemicals group Covestro by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) – but only subject to strict conditions. The decision is particularly relevant for the European plastics industry,...

Haitian International: New Site in Serbia Begins Operations

17.11.2025 - Haitian International has marked the soft opening of its new production site in Ruma, Serbia, with an internal open-house event. The site forms a central component of the company’s European expansion and localization strategy. The first development phase comprises around 60,000 square meters of production...

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