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Polykemi: Compounder completes generational succession

13.01.2026 - At the turn of the year, the family-managed Polykemi Group, a compounder headquartered in Ystad, Sweden, completed its long-planned generational change. Corporate leadership passed from the previous owners and managing directors Ola Hugoson and Lars Hugosson to the third generation of the family. ...

Hasco: Markus Büngers Appointed New CEO

13.01.2026 - As of January 1, 2026, Markus Büngers has assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hasco Hasenclever GmbH + Co. KG. He succeeds Christoph Ehrlich, who left the company in the summer of 2025. During the subsequent transition period, Thomas Karazmann led Hasco on an interim basis and was...

Reifenhäuser: Ulrich Reifenhäuser Steps Back from Operational Management

12.01.2026 - After four decades in a leading role, Ulrich Reifenhäuser has stepped back from his operational position as Managing Director of the Reifenhäuser Group. During this time, he played a key role in shaping the company’s development and also had a significant influence on the plastics processing industry...

Netstal: Kevin Green Appointed New Managing Director in the Americas

12.01.2026 - Netstal Maschinen AG, a manufacturer of injection molding machines and part of the Krones Group since 2024, has appointed Kevin Green as Managing Director of its U.S. subsidiary Netstal Inc. and as President of Netstal Americas. Green is based at the company’s U.S. headquarters in Hebron, Kentucky,...

Molding Solutions: New Production Site in India

09.01.2026 - Molding Solutions will open a new production site in India on January 20 and 21, 2026. With this greenfield plant, the company is expanding its presence in one of the world’s largest markets for plastics injection molding and is strategically increasing its capacities in the field of hot runner systems....

Mutares: Acquisition of Sabic’s Engineering Thermoplastics Business in the Americas and Europe

09.01.2026 - Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has signed an agreement to acquire Sabic’s Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) business in the Americas and Europe. The agreed enterprise value amounts to approximately USD 450 million. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected in the...

Grässlin Kunststoffe: Strategic partnership with Taiwanese Greco for TPU

09.01.2026 - The plastics distributor Grässlin Kunststoffe and the Taiwanese manufacturer Greco have entered into a strategic partnership to expand the European market for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU). The aim of the cooperation is to broaden the product portfolio while at the same time strengthening security...

Albis: New Joint Venture for Engineering Plastics in India

08.01.2026 - Albis continues to expand its international activities and, together with the Mumbai-based Sukhesh Group, has established a joint venture in India. The newly founded company operates under the name Albis Sukhesh India Pvt. Ltd. and is headquartered in Mumbai. The aim is to position the company as a...

Aequita: Acquisition of Sabic’s European Olefins and Polyolefins Business

08.01.2026 - Munich-based industrial holding company Aequita SE & Co. KGaA has entered into an agreement to acquire Sabic’s European olefins and polyolefins business. The transaction comprises four production sites located in Geleen (Netherlands), Gelsenkirchen (Germany), Genk (Belgium), and Teesside (United Kingdom)....

Plastics Europe: Rob Ingram appointed new President

07.01.2026 - The pan-European plastics association Plastics Europe has appointed Rob Ingram, CEO of Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe, as its new President. He will take up the position on 1 January 2026, succeeding Benny Mermans, Vice President Sustainability at Chevron Phillips Chemical. Rob Ingram will continue...

Ineos: 150 million pound investment in Grangemouth site, supported by the UK Government, to secure the future of British industry

17.12.2025 - Ineos has announced an investment of 150 million pounds for its Grangemouth site in Scotland. The project is supported by the British government, including a 75 million pound state loan guarantee and a 50 million pound grant; the financing is being managed by the NatWest Group. The goal of these measures...

ifo: Business climate falls in December

17.12.2025 - Sentiment among companies in Germany has deteriorated once again. The ifo Business Climate Index fell to 87.6 points in December, down from 88.0 points in November. Companies are more pessimistic about the first half of 2026, while their assessment of the current situation remained unchanged. The year...

Wittmann Group: Expanded Production Plant Opened in Kunshan – Local Manufacturing of Injection Molding Machines

17.12.2025 - In mid-December, the Wittmann Group opened its expanded production plant in Kunshan, China. The occasion also marked the 20th anniversary of the site. Around 250 customers and partners attended the opening ceremony. With the expansion, Wittmann is broadening the scope of its local manufacturing: in...

Feddersen Group: New Competence Center for Plastics and Recycling Technology in Bredasten, Värnamo, Sweden

10.12.2025 - The Feddersen Group is establishing a new competence center for plastics processing and recycling technology in Bredasten (Värnamo, Sweden). By doubling the previous floor space, the aim is to create a practice-oriented location that brings together demonstrations, test runs, training sessions, and...

GreenDot: Integration of Italian Compounder Forplast into Recycling Group

08.12.2025 - GreenDot is expanding its portfolio in mechanical plastics recycling through the integration of the Italian compounder Forplast. With this move, the company is strengthening its production base for high-quality recyclates, particularly rHDPE for bottle-to-bottle applications as well as rPP. The acquisition...

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