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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...

University of Surrey: New plastic turns into a gas when heated – then reforms once cooled

21.08.2026 - Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a polymer that breaks down into gaseous monomers at just 90°C and spontaneously recombines into the original solid polymer upon cooling. The material could enable new approaches to chemically recyclable plastics as well as coatings that can be applied...

Nolato: Plastics Processor Acquires M&M Qualtech

21.08.2026 - Swedish plastics processor Nolato is strengthening its electronics segment with the acquisition of industry peer M&M Qualtech. In a press release issued recently, Nolato announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire the company. However, the statement did not disclose the financial terms or...

Ergis: Film Manufacturer Expands Production in Oława, Poland

21.08.2026 - Polish film manufacturer Ergis is expanding production capacity at its site in Oława. A new warehouse and an additional production hall are currently being built on the factory premises, with a new production line to be installed in the latter. According to the company, the buildings are scheduled...

Ejot: Direct fastening simplifies the assembly of plastic components

21.08.2026 - Direct fastening enables robust yet cost-effective connections in engineering plastics. Since self-tapping screws form the thread directly during installation, additional process steps such as drilling and thread cutting are eliminated. This reduces production time, part variety and potential sources...

Arburg: Connected Injection Moulding Solutions and Digital Production Systems

21.08.2026 - Arburg will present a comprehensive portfolio for plastics processing at Fakuma 2026. The focus of its trade fair presence will be on digital services and software solutions covering the entire value chain. The offering will be complemented by six machine exhibits, new robotic systems, automated production...

MTF Technik: New Solutions for Separation and Automation

21.08.2026 - MTF Technik Hardy Schürfeld GmbH & Co. KG will present new solutions for the separation of molded parts and sprues as well as for the automated control of various buffer systems at Fakuma 2026. The focus will be on a newly developed segment separation drum and the universally applicable “Multi-Control”...

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