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Lego: Revenue rises 21 percent to record level in first half of 2026

27.08.2026 - Danish toy manufacturer Lego generated revenue of DKK 41.9 billion (EUR 5.61 billion) in the first half of 2026. This was 21 percent higher than the DKK 34.6 billion (EUR 4.63 billion) recorded in the same period of the previous year and, according to the company, marked a new record. Adjusted for currency...

Agilyx: GreenDot consolidated for the first time – revenue of €85.1 million in the first half of 2026

27.08.2026 - Agilyx generated revenue of €85.1 million in the first half of 2026. The preliminary and unaudited figures include the consolidation of GreenDot Global for the first time, after Agilyx increased its stake in the European plastics recycling platform to 50.1 percent in April (see plasticker news of 20...

Continental: Concept tire contains 43 percent recycled material

27.08.2026 - As part of the EU-funded “ZEvRA” project, Continental has developed a concept tire consisting of around 43 percent physically recycled materials. These include recycled tall oil, steel, rubber from end-of-life tires, and polyester fibers made from recycled PET bottles. A further 13 percent comes from...

Getecha: Complete solutions combining granulators and material processing

27.08.2026 - Getecha is presenting integrated solutions for processing plastic production waste at Fakuma 2026. The focus is on system concepts that combine granulators with feeding, conveying, extraction, dedusting and packaging technology. The aim is to provide largely continuous in-house processing of production...

i-mold: New Tunnel Gate Inserts Enable Deflections of up to 270 Degrees

27.08.2026 - i-mold is expanding its range of tunnel gate inserts with the TGBL series. Presented at Fakuma 2026, the inserts enable the plastic melt to be deflected by up to 270 degrees. This allows, for example, lid rims and caps to be gated from the inside, leaving no gate marks on the visible outer surface....

Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid: Current Research Projects and Industrial Applications

27.08.2026 - Kunststoff-Institut Lüdenscheid will present current research and development activities for the plastics industry at Fakuma 2026. For the first time, its exhibition space will be twice as large as before. In addition to the institute, Silcos GmbH, Niebeling GmbH, KVT Bielefeld GmbH, CAQ AG and Berlac...

Plastiflex: Hose manufacturer opens new plant in Malaysia

27.08.2026 - Belgian hose manufacturer Plastiflex has commissioned a new production plant in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The site is focused on hose systems for non-medical applications and is intended in particular to expand the group’s production capacities in Asia. The plant manufactures hoses for applications...

LyondellBasell: Revenue and earnings rise sharply in second quarter

27.08.2026 - LyondellBasell significantly increased revenue and earnings in the second quarter of 2026. Revenue at the chemicals and plastics group rose by nearly 20 percent year on year, from USD 7.66 billion to USD 9.18 billion. Net income increased from USD 115 million to USD 559 million, almost five times the...

Etex: Talks with Austrotherm on sale of XPS business in four European countries

26.08.2026 - Etex and Austrotherm have entered into exclusive negotiations regarding the acquisition of Etex’s XPS insulation activities in Germany, France, Italy and Spain. The transaction would include four production sites as well as the associated sales activities. It remains subject to regulatory approvals...

Rampf: Acquisition of HGIT Strengthens Mixing and Dispensing Technology in China

26.08.2026 - The Rampf Group is acquiring Chinese mixing and dispensing technology specialist HGIT Dalian Huagong Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. With the acquisition, the company is expanding its portfolio for processing polyurethane, silicone and epoxy resin systems while also strengthening its service presence...

LyondellBasell: Pyrolysis Reactors Installed for MoReTec Plant in Wesseling

26.08.2026 - LyondellBasell (LYB) has reached another milestone in the construction of its chemical recycling plant at its Wesseling site. The two pyrolysis reactors for the “MoReTec-1” plant have been installed, the company announced. The reactors form the core of the catalytic recycling technology developed...

Econ: Subsidiary Opened in Brazil

26.08.2026 - On August 25, 2026, Econ GmbH opened a new sales, service, and production subsidiary in Antônio Carlos in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. With “Econ Brasil,” the Austrian manufacturer of pelletizing systems is expanding its international network and strengthening its presence in the South American...

ifo: Export Expectations in Germany Rise Sharply in August

26.08.2026 - Sentiment in the German export industry has improved considerably. The ifo Export Expectations rose to +9.6 points in August, up from -2.8 points in July. That’s the highest figure since February 2022 and the sharpest increase since June 2020. “The export industry is picking up speed,” says Klaus Wohlrabe....

Alujain: PP fiber JV with Beaulieu Fibres

26.08.2026 - Saudi Arabian holding company Alujain Corp. is establishing a joint venture with Belgium’s Beaulieu International Group (BIG) to expand polypropylene fiber production at its Yanbu site. In a press release issued recently, Alujain announced the signing of a corresponding agreement. Alujain and Beaulieu...

Roemheld: New Systems for Faster Mold Changes

26.08.2026 - At Fakuma 2026, Roemheld will present two new solutions for mold and tool changes in plastics processing: the electrically driven RWA 1000 elmo mold-changing cart for loads of up to 1,000 kilograms and a new push-pull platform for tools weighing up to 1.6 tonnes. The company’s trade fair presentation...

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