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GlobalData: India plans massive capacity expansion in plastics production by 2030

06.03.2026 - India will significantly expand its plastics production capacities in the coming years in order to meet rapidly rising domestic demand. Driven by industrialization, urbanization and a growing manufacturing sector, the country is expected to account for around 20% of globally planned capacity expansions...

TactoTek: Licensing Partnership with LurexX optical Strengthens Development of IMSE-Based Lighting Systems

06.03.2026 - TactoTek, developer of In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology, has entered into a licensing partnership with LurexX optical GmbH, based in Ingolstadt. The company specializes in optical simulation as well as the development and design of complex optical components. The aim of the collaboration...

HB-Therm: Arburg takes over distribution in Spain

06.03.2026 - HB-Therm is expanding its distribution structure in Europe: Since 1 January 2026, Arburg has been representing the products of the Swiss temperature control specialist in Spain in addition to Portugal. The aim is to expand HB-Therm’s market presence in the Spanish market. Arburg serves the market...

Lubrizol: Expansion of TPU Distribution Partnership with Bjørn Thorsen to Germany and Hungary

05.03.2026 - Lubrizol and the Danish distributor Bjørn Thorsen A/S have expanded their existing distribution partnership for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) to include the markets in Germany and Hungary. Bjørn Thorsen, which already acts as a distribution partner for Lubrizol TPU in the Nordic and Baltic countries...

BASF: Global price increases for plastic additives

04.03.2026 - The chemical company BASF is raising prices worldwide for various additives used in plastic applications. The increase affects products in the categories of antioxidants, process stabilizers and light stabilizers. Depending on the product and region, the price increase may amount to up to 20 percent....

Cabka: Plastic recycler investigates cyberattack on IT systems

04.03.2026 - The Dutch plastic recycler and manufacturer of reusable transport packaging, Cabka, has detected a cybersecurity incident affecting parts of its IT systems. The company stated that the incident was discovered last weekend. According to Cabka, it immediately activated its internal emergency protocols...

Trinseo: Price Increase for Polystyrene, ABS, and SAN in Europe

04.03.2026 - Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, and its affiliate companies in Europe recently announced a price increase for all polystyrene (PS), ABS, and SAN grades. Effective March 1, 2026, or depending on existing contract terms, the prices for the products listed below will increase as follows:...

RESRG Automotive: Ana Almeida Appointed President for North America and Asia-Pacific

03.03.2026 - RESRG Automotive has appointed Ana Almeida as President of the North America & Asia Pacific (NA/AP) region. In this role, she will be based at the company’s headquarters in Troy, Michigan, USA, and will serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team. Almeida will be responsible for regional business...

Zeon: Construction of a New COC Plant in Japan

03.03.2026 - Japanese chemicals group Zeon is building a new plant for the production of cycloolefin copolymers (COC/COP). According to a press release, a groundbreaking ceremony was recently held at the company’s Tokuyama site in Shunan, in the southwest of Japan’s main island of Honshu. Actual construction...

nova-Institut: Michael Carus Steps Down from Management – Lars Börger Takes Over Renewable Carbon Division

02.03.2026 - As of March 1, 2026, Michael Carus, founder and long-standing Managing Director of the nova-Institute, will step down from his leadership role in the Renewable Carbon business division. Lars Börger will assume his successor as CEO, together with COO Linda Engel. Carus will remain with the company as...

A1 Plastics: New PET Recycling Plant in Cambodia

02.03.2026 - The Hong Kong–registered company A1 Plastics Resources Ltd. is building a new PET recycling plant in Cambodia. According to reports from Cambodian state media, the groundbreaking ceremony for the complex took place in January at the Krakor site in the Pursat Special Economic Zone (SEZ), northwest...

Xenia: New impact-modified polyamide family

27.02.2026 - Xenia Materials is expanding its material portfolio with "Xelamid," a new family of impact-modified polyamides based on PA11 and PA12. The official presentation will take place at JEC World 2026 in Paris (March 10-12). With "Xelamid," the company is supplementing its existing range, which has focused...

Rondo Plast: Closed Material Loops - Cooperation with Modulpac

27.02.2026 - Since 2015, Rondo Plast, a company of the Polykemi Group, has been regularly sourcing production residues from Modulpac. The partnership aims to recycle plastic waste mechanically, avoid energy recovery, and close material loops in the areas of polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE). As part of...

Selenis: Expansion of Production Capacity in Portugal for Bio-Based Copolyesters and Recycled, Low-CO₂ Polyester Solutions

27.02.2026 - Selenis plans to double production capacity at its industrial headquarters in Portalegre, Portugal, by the third quarter of 2027. The investment will expand the production of bio-based copolyesters as well as recycled and low-CO₂ polyester solutions for medical applications, packaging, and textiles....

KraussMaffei Technologies: Dirk Musser Appointed as New Managing Director

27.02.2026 - The KraussMaffei Group is reorganizing the management of its subsidiary KraussMaffei Technologies. Jörg Stech, Chairman of the Management Board and, since 2023, additionally globally responsible for the technology areas of injection molding, automation, and additive manufacturing, will step down at...

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