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Dow: Expansion of Silicone Capacity

06:02 - U.S. chemical company Dow is investing in the expansion of its silicone production and processing capacities. According to a company press release, several projects at Dow sites in the United States, China, and Japan are scheduled for completion by the end of 2027, with a total investment of approximately...

Covestro: Strategic Partnership with BYD for Material Solutions in Mobility and Energy Storage

13.07.2026 - Covestro and Chinese technology group BYD have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a long-term strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to jointly develop and implement advanced material solutions for future-oriented industries such as electric mobility, energy storage, and other...

Sensoplast: Packaging Manufacturer Acquires Forewood Assets, Expands Portfolio with Natural Fiber Closure Solutions

13.07.2026 - Sensoplast Packmitteltechnik GmbH, based in Oberhonnefeld near Neuwied, Germany, has acquired the assets of Forewood. By integrating the company's technology, the manufacturer and system supplier of closures, dispensing systems, and primary pharmaceutical packaging is expanding its product portfolio...

Tria: Jim Hoffman named president of Tria Americas

13.07.2026 - Italian granulator manufacturer Tria has appointed Jim Hoffman as President of Tria Americas. Hoffman has served as Executive Vice President at Tria America since August 2025 and brings many years of experience in the plastics size-reduction market. According to the company, Hoffman’s industry knowledge,...

Loop-it: Austria's first mattress recycler achieves 87% CO₂ savings

13.07.2026 - Around one year after its founding, Loop-it, the joint venture between Brantner green solutions and Neveon, has presented its first operational results. The company operates Austria's first industrial-scale facility for recycling used mattresses at its site in Oberwölbling, Lower Austria, and now processes...

Exel Composites: Partnership with Original Composites & Fiberglass to Advance the Use of Circular Glass Fiber Materials

10.07.2026 - Composite manufacturer Exel Composites has expanded its collaboration with Original Composites & Fiberglass to increase the use of circular materials in the industrial production of fiber-reinforced composites. As part of the partnership, the "Sustaina" Continuous Filament Mat (CFM) will be deployed...

Ineos: Memorandum of Understanding with Recuro for chemical plastics recycling plant in Norway

10.07.2026 - Ineos and Norwegian recycling company Recuro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a chemical plastics recycling plant at the Bamble polymer site in Norway. Once operational, the facility is expected to process up to 33,000 tonnes of end-of-life plastic waste per year, increasing...

Arterex: Acquisition of Eurostamp Expands Tooling and Mold-Making Capabilities in Europe

10.07.2026 - Arterex has completed the acquisition of Italy-based Eurostamp Srl, expanding its European capabilities in precision tooling and mold making for the medical technology industry. Through the acquisition, the global medical device development and contract manufacturing company strengthens its manufacturing...

Arlanxeo: German Federal Patent Court revokes Zeon Corporation battery patent

10.07.2026 - The German Federal Patent Court has declared invalid the German part of European patent EP 3 800 714 held by Zeon Corporation. Synthetic rubber manufacturer Arlanxeo announced the decision on July 8, 2026. The patent covers synthetic rubber materials used as cathode binders in rechargeable batteries...

KBR and ReVentas: Collaboration on plastics recycling

10.07.2026 - U.S.-based engineering company KBR has entered into a partnership with UK technology company ReVentas in the field of plastic recycling. According to the two companies, the agreement was signed at the end of June. Its objective is to further commercialize ReVentas’ dissolution-based process for recycling...

Grässlin: Partnership with Dipromat Expands Portfolio of High-Performance Engineering Plastics

09.07.2026 - Grässlin Kunststoffe has expanded its portfolio through a distribution partnership with Dipromat GmbH. Effective immediately, the company will distribute the German manufacturer's high-performance TPEs and engineering ETP plastics. Dipromat specializes in the development and production of high-performance...

H&S Anlagentechnik: Polyurethane flexible foam recycling technology to see first industrial-scale deployment in Asia

09.07.2026 - H&S Anlagentechnik GmbH is expanding the international reach of its chemical recycling technology for flexible polyurethane foams. The German company has granted KPX Chemical exclusive licensing rights for the South Korean market. Together with KPX Chemical and Chinyang Polyurethane, the partners will...

Synthomer: Sale of Acrylates Business to Mutares

09.07.2026 - British specialty chemicals company Synthomer has agreed to sell its acrylates business to German investment group Mutares. The two companies announced the signing of the agreement at the end of June. No financial details or additional terms of the transaction were disclosed. The deal is expected...

Stratasys: Acquisition of MarkForged Strengthens Industrial 3D Printing Applications

08.07.2026 - 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

08.07.2026 - 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...

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