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Stratasys: Acquisition of MarkForged Strengthens Industrial 3D Printing Applications

11:06 - Stratasys Ltd. has agreed to acquire MarkForged, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nano Dimension, in an all-cash transaction valued at USD 42.5 million. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Through the...

EMS-Grivory: Distribution Partnership with Omya Expanded to the UK and Ireland

06:00 - EMS-Grivory has expanded its existing partnership with Omya Performance Polymer Distribution to include the United Kingdom and Ireland. Effective July 1, 2026, Omya has taken over the distribution of EMS-Grivory's high-performance and specialty polyamides in both markets. The partnership between...

Syensqo: Partnership with Bucci Composites to Accelerate High-Volume Production of Composite Materials for the Automotive Industry

06:00 - Syensqo and Bucci Composites have entered into a partnership to advance the high-volume production of fiber-reinforced composite components for the automotive industry. As part of the agreement, Bucci Composites has licensed Syensqo's proprietary Double Diaphragm Forming (DDF) technology. In addition,...

Röchling: Dr. Achim Degner appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Group

06:00 - Dr. Achim Degner assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Röchling Group on July 6, 2026. He is now responsible for the financial management of the internationally operating Röchling SE & Co. KG, headquartered in Mannheim. He succeeds Evelyn Thome, who left the company at her own request...

Highsun Akro: New Plant for Engineering Plastics Commissioned in Fuzhou

07.07.2026 - Highsun Akro officially began operations at its new plant in the Changle District of Fuzhou on June 23, 2026. The inauguration ceremony was attended by, among others, Chen Jianlong, Chairman of Highsun Holding Group; Chen Zhong, President of Highsun Holding Group; Roelof Westerbeek, Vice President;...

Shibaura Machine: Joint Venture with Italy’s EPF Plastic for Sales and Service in Southern Europe Planned

07.07.2026 - Shibaura Machine Co. Ltd. and Italy’s E.P.F. Elettrotecnica S.r.l. (EPF Plastic) have signed a memorandum of understanding to examine the establishment of a joint venture. The aim of the planned company is to expand sales and service for injection molding machines and automated production cells in Italy...

Amaneos: Acquisition of Magna’s European Automotive Lighting Business

07.07.2026 - Mutares portfolio company Amaneos has completed the acquisition of Magna’s European automotive lighting business. The acquired operations will be integrated into Amaneos subsidiary Light Mobility Solutions GmbH (LMS). Through the transaction, LMS expands its existing exterior components business to...

Arkema: Expansion of PVDF capacity in the U.S. completed

06.07.2026 - French specialty chemicals group Arkema completed the expansion of its polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) production capacity at its Calvert City, Kentucky, site in June. According to a company press release, around USD 20 million was invested in the project over recent months. As a result, PVDF production...

Trinseo: Price Decrease for Polystyrene in Europe

03.07.2026 - Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, and its affiliate companies in Europe announced today a price decrease for all polystyrene (PS) grades. Effective July 1, 2026, or depending on existing contract terms, the prices for the products listed below will increase as follows: "Styron" and...

ifo: Business Climate in German Automotive Industry Deteriorates

03.07.2026 - The Business Climate Index in the German automotive industry fell to -21.4 points in June, down from -20.7* points in May. Companies assessed their current business situation as considerably worse than in the previous month. At the same time, they are significantly less pessimistic about the coming...

Sulzer: PyroCon technology selected for new plastic recycling plant by Vitol subsidiary WPU

03.07.2026 - Waste Plastic Upcycling (WPU), a subsidiary of energy and commodities company Vitol, will use Sulzer's "PyroCon" technology and engineering services for a new chemical plastic recycling plant in the Netherlands. The facility will be built at Vitol's existing refinery site in the Port of Rotterdam and...

AMI: Conference Program Released for Compounding & Recycling Expo 2026

03.07.2026 - AMI has released the conference program for the Compounding & Recycling Expo, which will take place on September 23–24, 2026, at the Frankfurt exhibition grounds in Germany. Alongside the trade exhibition, two free-to-attend conference theaters will host presentations and panel discussions focusing...

United Flexibles: Acquisition of film manufacturer Fol-Pol

03.07.2026 - United Flexibles, the corporate group controlled by Polish investment firm TEP Capital, has strengthened its position through the acquisition of plastic film manufacturer Fol-Pol. In a press release issued in June, TEP Capital announced that United Flexibles had acquired 100% of the shares in Fol-Pol....

Elmet: Markus Nuspl appointed CEO

02.07.2026 - Austrian liquid silicone processing technology specialist Elmet has appointed Dr. Markus Nuspl as CEO. With this appointment, the company is laying the groundwork for its continued development and the expansion of its international market position. Holding a doctorate in mining engineering, Nuspl...

Scanfill: Introduction of Food-Grade Recycled PP Film with 30% PCR Content

02.07.2026 - Swedish plastics processor Scanfill has launched "Scanfoil rPP POP" (Prevented Ocean Plastic), a polypropylene film made from 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material that is approved for food contact. According to the company, it is among the first transparent recycled PP films available in large...

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