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CMG Granulators: Italian granulator manufacturer expands headquarters – Logistics and testing capacities extended

27.01.2026 - The Italian granulator manufacturer CMG Granulators has expanded its headquarters in Cento di Budrio, near Bologna, by an additional 800 square meters. The newly created space has been allocated to the logistics department. The aim is to improve the efficiency of internal processes as well as to relieve...

ifo: Business Climate Index Unchanged in January

26.01.2026 - Sentiment among companies in Germany has remained unchanged. The ifo Business Climate Index held steady at 87.6 points in January. Assessments of the current situation edged up somewhat, while expectations were revised slightly downward. The German economy is starting the new year with little momentum....

Lanxess: Price increase for adipic acid

26.01.2026 - The specialty chemicals group Lanxess is raising the prices for adipic acid worldwide with immediate effect. The increase amounts to 100 euros per metric ton. The company cites significantly increased raw material costs as the reason for the adjustment. Adipic acid is an important precursor for the...

PET to PET: New record in bottle-to-bottle recycling - 33,675 tonnes of PET bottles recycled in 2025

26.01.2026 - PET to PET Recycling Österreich GmbH reached a new record high in the 2025 financial year, recycling 33,675 tonnes of PET material. This is equivalent to approximately 1.34 billion processed PET beverage bottles and represents an increase of around seven percent compared to the previous year (2024:...

Orlen: Acquisition of a butadiene plant from Synthos in Poland

26.01.2026 - The Polish chemical group Synthos is selling its butadiene plant, which is currently under construction in Płock, to the oil and petrochemical group Orlen. According to press releases from both companies, a corresponding agreement was signed in December. Accordingly, Orlen is acquiring all shares...

Starlinger: STP Machinery India established for PP tape extrusion lines

23.01.2026 - Austrian machinery manufacturer Starlinger is expanding its presence in India with the founding of STP Machinery India Pvt. Ltd. The new company, headquartered in Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, will officially open in early February 2026, just before the Plastindia plastics trade fair. STP Machinery...

Renolit: New corporate strategy "Spark 2030" presented

23.01.2026 - Renolit presented its new corporate strategy "Spark 2030" at the beginning of 2026. It forms the strategic framework for the company's development until 2030 and aims for long-term, sustainable growth as well as a stronger focus on innovation and resource efficiency. The strategy bundles all the company's...

Covestro: New TPU production site in Zhuhai goes into operation

22.01.2026 - Covestro has started production at a new site for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) in Zhuhai, in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong. With the commissioning of the first construction phase, the company is strengthening its regional supply capabilities in China and the Asia-Pacific region. ...

Gabriel-Chemie: Masterbatch manufacturer opens sales and logistics site in Nairobi

21.01.2026 - The Gabriel-Chemie Group is expanding its international presence and will open a new sales and logistics site in Nairobi, Kenya, in spring 2026. With this move, the company is purposefully strengthening its activities in the sub-Saharan region, responding to the dynamic market growth in the African...

Borealis: 49 Million Euro Investment in Expansion of Polypropylene Production in Burghausen

20.01.2026 - Borealis is investing 49 million euros to expand the production of "Borstar" Nextension polypropylene at its site in Burghausen, Germany. The aim of the investment is to accelerate the commercial production of next-generation single-site polypropylene (ssPP) and increase its availability for industrial...

Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026: AI Innovations in Focus

20.01.2026 - At the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS Europe), taking place on 5–6 May 2026 in Amsterdam, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in plastics recycling will be a central theme. A dedicated “AI Innovation Hub” will showcase current AI-based solutions across the entire value chain – from raw material...

TEN: Acquisition of Ecovyst catalyst business completed

20.01.2026 - The French industrial engineering company Technip Energies (TEN) has finalized the acquisition of the Advanced Materials and Catalysts business from the US-based company Ecovyst. TEN provided information about this in a press release at the beginning of the year. The French company had already agreed...

Weiss Kunststoffverarbeitung: Positive results despite decline in demand in 2025

19.01.2026 - Weiss Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG closed the 2025 financial year with a positive result despite a difficult market environment. In response to declining call-offs and postponed new projects, the company reacted early with adjusted investment planning and personnel measures. Revenue decreased...

Kumho Mitsui Chemicals: Expansion of MDI capacities in South Korea

19.01.2026 - The joint venture Kumho Mitsui Chemicals plans to further expand the production of methylene diphenyl diisocyanates at its site in Yeosu on the south coast of Korea. As reported by the Japanese joint venture partner Mitsui Chemicals at the end of December, new capacities for 100,000 tons of MDI per...

Henkel: Acquisition of ATP Adhesive Systems and Expansion of the Adhesive Technologies Portfolio

16.01.2026 - Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire ATP Adhesive Systems. The Swiss-based company is a leading provider of high-performance, water-based specialty adhesive tapes. The seller is the financial investor Arsenal Capital Partners. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory...

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