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ifo: Business Climate Rises in August

11:41 - 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

10:37 - 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

09:38 - 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...

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag: All-electric injection moulding solutions in focus

09:36 - At Fakuma 2026, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will present two all-electric injection moulding machines from its IntElect series at a joint booth. The company will be exhibiting together with Technotrans and other system and technology partners. The exhibits will include an IntElect 75 featuring a consumer...

Oni Group: New solutions for cooling, temperature control and water treatment

09:30 - The Oni Group will present new and enhanced systems for building services, process technology and water treatment for plastics processing at Fakuma 2026. The focus will be on solutions designed to reduce energy and water consumption, stabilize production processes and lower operating costs. The exhibits...

Gala: New Global Alliance Brings Together Regulatory Work on Antioxidants and Light Stabilizers

06:00 - The "Global Antioxidants and Light Stabilizers Alliance" (Gala) has been established as a new international industry association for antioxidants and light stabilizers. The organization initially comprises 20 companies and aims to coordinate regulatory and scientific collaboration on these additive...

Ineos Inovyn: Acquisition Secures UK EDC and Chlor-Alkali Production

24.08.2026 - Ineos Inovyn plans to acquire the interests and production assets at its Runcorn site in the UK previously held by Vynova. The company has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 50% stake in Runcorn MCP Limited, as well as the assets and employees associated with ethylene dichloride (EDC)...

Plastic Energy: Founder Carlos Monreal Returns as CEO Following Insolvency

24.08.2026 - Chemical plastics recycling specialist Plastic Energy has a new ownership structure following the completion of insolvency proceedings. At the same time, company founder Carlos Monreal is returning to the role of CEO. The company did not disclose details of the new owners or the financial terms of the...

Clariant: New Research Laboratories in China Expand Development of Flame Retardants and Additives

24.08.2026 - Clariant has opened two new research and development laboratories for its additives business in China. According to the company, the facilities at the Daya Bay production site in Huizhou and at the One Clariant Campus in Shanghai enable, for the first time, the complete local synthesis and development...

Sudarshan Chemical: Second Global Headquarters Opens in Schwalbach

24.08.2026 - Pigment manufacturer Sudarshan Chemical Industries has opened its second global headquarters in Schwalbach am Taunus near Frankfurt. The company had already inaugurated the nearly 21,000 ft², or around 1,950 m², office space in the “Hillsite Office Building” on June 9, 2026. It complements...

Shibaura Machine LWB: Automated Injection Molding and Inspection Solutions – Joint Booth with EPF – JV Planned for Italy and Southern Europe – Technology Days at the Competence Center in Altdorf

24.08.2026 - Shibaura Machine LWB and E.P.F. Elettrotecnica S.r.l. (EPF) will present solutions for all-electric injection molding, production automation, and digital quality and process monitoring at a joint booth at Fakuma 2026. The trade fair presentation will focus on an automated injection molding application...

Rinco Ultrasonics: Ultrasonic welding technology for manual and automated applications

24.08.2026 - Rinco Ultrasonics is presenting various systems for the ultrasonic welding of thermoplastics at Fakuma 2026. The portfolio includes servo-electric and pneumatic welding machines, components for automated production lines, and handheld devices for manual applications. The focus is on reproducible processes,...

Susonity: Effect Pigments and Recycling Solutions

24.08.2026 - Susonity, a global supplier of high-performance effect pigments, will present effect pigments, functional additives and solutions for plastic surfaces at Fakuma 2026. Products on display will include the “Iriodin”, “Xirallic”, “Miraval”, “Colorstream”, “Pyrisma” and “Iriotec” product families. One...

Songwon: Sales and Profitability Rise Significantly in the Second Quarter of 2026

21.08.2026 - South Korean specialty chemicals producer Songwon significantly increased both sales and earnings in the second quarter of 2026. Group sales rose by 23.8% year on year to KRW 328.5 billion. Gross profit doubled to KRW 78.1 billion, while the gross margin increased from 14.6% to 23.8%. Operating profit...

Braskem: Higher Petrochemical Margins Drive Second-Quarter Earnings

21.08.2026 - Brazilian petrochemical group Braskem significantly improved its earnings in the second quarter of 2026. The main driver was a substantial increase in margins between international selling prices for plastics and the respective feedstock costs. This was due to disruptions in feedstock and petrochemical...

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