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RCS Group: €75 million investment in new recycling facility in Werne – Recycling of HDPE, PS and PET

13:28 - On August 28, 2026, the RCS Group officially broke ground on a new RCS Plastics GmbH facility in Werne. A facility for recycling various plastic fractions is being built on a 6.5-hectare expansion site on Capeller Strasse. According to the company, the investment amounts to around €75 million. Completion...

Billion: Strategic Partnership with Engel – Future Focus on Service Rather Than New Machine Business

11:23 - French injection molding machine manufacturer Billion SAS and Engel Austria GmbH have entered into a strategic partnership with immediate effect. As part of this strategic realignment, Billion will focus in future on maintenance and service for the plastics industry. For investments in new injection...

Hindalco: New 30,000-Tonne ATH Plant for Halogen-Free Flame Retardancy

07:32 - Hindalco Industries Limited has commissioned a new production facility for precipitated aluminium trihydrate (PPT ATH) in Belagavi, Karnataka, India. According to the company, it is the first facility of its kind in India. The first phase has an annual capacity of 30,000 tonnes, with an expansion to...

Gerresheimer: Revenue Slightly Higher in First Quarter – Free Cash Flow Significantly Improved

07:32 - Gerresheimer generated revenue of EUR 524 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, according to preliminary figures. Compared with the adjusted prior-year figure of EUR 519 million, this represents slight growth. Adjusted EBITDA, however, declined from EUR 81 million to EUR 66 million. The...

Saipem: Italian Engineering company plans plastics recycling facility for Aduro in the Netherlands

06:00 - Canadian company Aduro Clean Technologies has commissioned Italian industrial plant engineering company Saipem to carry out preliminary engineering work for its new plastics recycling facility in the Netherlands. In a recent press release, Aduro announced that the contract had been awarded to the...

Econ Solutions: Energy Management and Load Control for Plastics Processors

06:00 - At Fakuma 2026, Econ Solutions will showcase solutions for operational energy management and dynamic load management. Together with ProSeS, Osphim and Aventum, the company will demonstrate how energy, production, quality and process data can be consolidated and evaluated within a digitalized process...

Promix Solutions: Focus on solutions for material reduction and process control

06:00 - Promix Solutions will present technologies for foaming as well as the monitoring and control of extrusion processes at Fakuma 2026. The focus will be on Microcell Technology for reducing material consumption and the Visco-P inline viscometer. With Microcell Technology, atmospheric gases are introduced...

Cold Jet: Dry Ice Blasting Systems for Cleaning Tools, Molds and Production Equipment

06:00 - Cold Jet will present dry ice blasting systems for cleaning tools, molds and production equipment at Fakuma 2026. The focus will be on cleaning during or close to the production process, adapting blasting parameters to different applications, and digital equipment monitoring. In plastics processing,...

Braskem: Group seeks to restructure US$10.9 billion in financial liabilities

28.08.2026 - Braskem has initiated an out-of-court restructuring process. On August 24, 2026, the Board of Directors approved the corresponding filing for the company and several subsidiaries. The financial restructuring covers approximately US$10.9 billion in unsecured liabilities. The proceedings under Brazilian...

ifo: Strong Improvement in Business Climate in Germany’s Chemical Industry in August

28.08.2026 - The business climate in Germany’s chemical industry improved sharply in August. The index rose to -2.4 points, up from -26.3 points in July. For the first time in four years, companies are even positive in their assessment of the business situation. The figure rose to +11.6 points, up from -14.6 points...

Evonik: Claus Rettig temporarily takes over leadership of the Group

28.08.2026 - Evonik’s Supervisory Board has appointed Dr. Claus Rettig to the Executive Board with effect from September 1, 2026, and named him Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board. According to the specialty chemicals group, Rettig will assume the duties of CEO Christian Kullmann until further notice. Kullmann...

OlinHuntsman: Huntsman and Olin Shareholders Approve Merger

28.08.2026 - Shareholders of Huntsman and Olin have approved the merger of the two US chemical companies agreed in June. The companies announced the results in a joint press release. According to the statement, 99% and 97%, respectively, of the Huntsman and Olin shareholders represented at the special meetings...

Gurit: Revenue and profit rise significantly in the first half of 2026 – Viktor Bernhardt appointed group CEO

28.08.2026 - Gurit significantly increased sales and profitability in the first half of 2026 and has raised its outlook for the full year. At the same time, Viktor Bernhardt was appointed Group CEO. Unaudited net sales reached CHF 153.9 million. Sales from continuing operations increased by 16.0% at constant...

Antolin: Standstill Agreement with Bondholders

28.08.2026 - Spanish automotive supplier Grupo Antolin (Burgos, Spain) has entered into a standstill agreement with a creditor committee representing holders of its bonds due in 2028 and 2030. As Antolin announced on August 14, 2026, the agreement is intended to provide stability for negotiations on a consensual...

Wittmann: New Tempro primus 90 temperature controller with new color display

28.08.2026 - Wittmann will present the Tempro primus 90 temperature controller for the first time at Fakuma 2026. The new model is part of the Primus product range and is designed for applications requiring precise temperature control without additional features. One major change compared with previous versions...

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