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Gneuss: New Extrusion Line for Polyester Strapping Production at Czech Company Unipack

24.06.2026 - Czech packaging manufacturer Unipack has modernized its polyester strapping production line by replacing an existing extruder with a Gneuss Omni extrusion system. According to the company, the new line has been in operation since early 2026 and delivers higher production output, more stable processes,...

Toray: Expansion of PPS Capacity in India

24.06.2026 - Japanese chemical group Toray Industries is planning a further expansion of its production of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)-based compounds marketed under its “Torelina” brand. According to a press release, subsidiary Toray Industries (India) will construct a new PPS plant at its Sri City site in the...

IMG Group establishes “Everbio Innovation Hub” for circular polymer technologies

23.06.2026 - IMG Group, the parent company of Evertis and Selenis, has established the Everbio Innovation Hub at its site in Portalegre, Portugal. The new industrial platform is being financed with €15 million from C2 Capital Partners and is intended to advance the development of recycled and bio-based polymer materials...

Starlinger: Ismail Resin commissions PET bottle recycling plant for 40,000 tonnes of waste per year

23.06.2026 - Ismail Resin, a company of Pakistan’s Ismail Industries, has commissioned a new bottle-to-bottle recycling plant from Starlinger in Karachi. The “recoSTAR PET 215 art” facility processes post-consumer PET bottles into food-grade recycled material and is intended to strengthen the circular economy for...

Evonik: Opening of Application Center for Anion Exchange Membranes in Shanghai

23.06.2026 - Evonik has opened an application center for anion exchange membranes (AEM) in Shanghai. The facility is the company's first AEM technology center in Asia and is intended to support the development, testing, and industrial deployment of its "Duraion" membrane technology for hydrogen production. The...

Plast 2026: Italian plastics trade fair with more than 1,000 exhibitors and around 35,000 visitors from 110 countries

23.06.2026 - The 20th edition of the Italian plastics trade fair Plast came to an end on 12 June 2026 at the Fiera Milano exhibition centre in Rho. The international trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry recorded around 35,000 visitors, 25 percent of whom came from abroad. In total, trade visitors from...

Lubrizol + Grasim: New CPVC Plant Opens in India

23.06.2026 - US-based chemical company Lubrizol and India’s Grasim Industries have inaugurated the first phase of their new chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) production facility. According to a press release, the plant at Grasim’s Vilayat site in the western Indian state of Gujarat initially has a production...

Kem One: Monarch and Arini Become New Principal Shareholders

22.06.2026 - French PVC producer Kem One has signed a framework agreement with several financial investors on a comprehensive debt reduction and further recapitalization. According to a press release, the agreement provides for a reduction of liabilities by around 80%, or approximately EUR 720 million, as well...

Grupo Armando Álvarez: New Plastic Recycling Plant in Murcia

22.06.2026 - Spanish plastics processor Grupo Armando Álvarez has commissioned a plastic recycling plant in Lorca, in the southern Spanish region of Murcia. According to the company, the new facility will initially start operations with a recycling capacity of 10,000 tonnes of plastic waste per year. Over the...

LyondellBasell: Expanded Distribution of Masterbatches and Performance Colors in Germany and Austria Through Interpolimeri

19.06.2026 - LyondellBasell (LYB) is expanding the distribution of its masterbatch and customized performance color solutions in Germany and Austria. To this end, the company has entered into a corresponding agreement with the European plastics distributor Interpolimeri. The partnership applies retroactively from...

Wittmann: Automatic Bag Emptying Station for Granulate Supply in Injection Molding Operations

19.06.2026 - Wittmann is expanding its material handling portfolio with an automatic bag emptying station for supplying injection molding machines with plastic granulate from raw material bags. The solution automates the entire process, from depalletizing bags and opening and emptying them to disposing of the empty...

Haitian: Production Site in Serbia Strengthens Manufacturing for Europe and the MEA Region

19.06.2026 - Machinery manufacturer Haitian has established its production site in Ruma, Serbia, as an important part of its international manufacturing network. Construction of the facility was completed in August 2025, and the site supports the company’s “Think Global, Act Local” strategy while serving as a regional...

Berlin Packaging: Acquisition of BlueSky

19.06.2026 - US packaging group Berlin Packaging is continuing to expand its presence in Europe. In a press release issued last week, the company announced the acquisition of British packaging manufacturer BlueSky. However, no details were disclosed regarding the financial volume or other aspects of the transaction....

Wacker: New Production Site for Silicone Specialties Opens in Karlovy Vary

19.06.2026 - Wacker has officially commissioned a new production site for silicone specialties in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. Following approximately two years of construction, the first production line has been inaugurated. The site is part of the company’s strategic focus on higher-value silicone specialties...

Evonik: Job Cuts and Exit from the Polyester Business Announced

18.06.2026 - Evonik is continuing its transformation with additional structural and efficiency measures through 2029. The Executive Board and employee representatives have agreed on a group-wide program covering all business and administrative areas. By the end of 2029, around 3,200 jobs are to be eliminated worldwide,...

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