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Moretto: Peripheral equipment specialist launches European roadshow for plastics processors

02.04.2026 - The Italian peripheral equipment specialist Moretto has announced its “Moretto in Motion 2026” roadshow. With this event series, the company aims to bring its plastics processing technologies directly to customer sites in Italy and other European countries. The roadshow concept is designed to present...

Domo: Leuna plant secured through acquisition – Future company name to be Leuna-Polyamid GmbH

01.04.2026 - The shutdown of the Domo Caproleuna chemical plant in Leuna has been averted. The insolvency administrator for Domo Chemicals’ German sites, Prof. Dr. Lucas F. Flöther, has transferred the site to a rescue company founded by InfraLeuna and Leuna-Harze. Operations were transferred to the buyer on April...

BASF: New Verbund site in Zhanjiang officially commissioned

31.03.2026 - On March 26, 2026, BASF officially inaugurated its new Verbund site in Zhanjiang, located in Guangdong Province in southern China. Covering around four square kilometers, the site is one of the company’s largest single investments in the Chinese market. According to BASF, more than 2,000 employees work...

Tecnimont: Subsidiary NextChem plans „NXReplast“ plants in Africa and Asia

31.03.2026 - Technology company NextChem is evaluating the construction of new plants for processing plastic waste in Southern Africa and Southeast Asia. In a press release issued recently, the company, which belongs to the Italian industrial plant engineering group Maire Tecnimont, announced that it had been...

Röhm: Chemical recycling integrated into MMA plant in Worms

30.03.2026 - At its Worms site, Röhm is for the first time deploying a proprietary technology on an industrial scale that enables the processing of chemically recycled methyl methacrylate (MMA). The feedstock is polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), which is converted back into MMA through a depolymerization process....

Changhua Chemical: Chinese company starts production of PCE polyols

30.03.2026 - Chinese company Changhua Chemical has commissioned a plant for the production of polycarbonate ether polyols (PCE polyols). This was announced in recent days by the British company Econic Technologies, whose CO2-based polyol production technology is being used at the new plant. According to the announcement,...

Borouge Group International: OMV and Adnoc Advance Formation Plans, Appoint Management and Supervisory Board

26.03.2026 - OMV and Adnoc have announced further progress in the establishment of Borouge Group International AG. A key development is an agreement that will allow Borouge Plc, and subsequently the new company, to market output from the new Borouge 4 production complex. The arrangement is expected to generate cumulative...

K.D. Feddersen Distribution: Europe-wide Distribution of PEEK Products from Jilin Joinature

26.03.2026 - K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG is expanding its portfolio in the field of engineering plastics to include PEEK products from Jilin Joinature Polymer Co., Ltd., based in Changchun, China. In future, these high-performance plastics will be marketed in Europe by K.D. Feddersen Distribution under the “ZYPEEK”...

Arkema: Expansion of PVDF Capacities in China

26.03.2026 - The French specialty chemicals group Arkema is planning a further expansion of its capacities for the production of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) in China. According to a press release, a new production unit is to be built at the company’s existing Changshu site in Jiangsu Province, eastern China....

ifo: Business Climate Index Down in March

26.03.2026 - Sentiment among companies in Germany has dropped by a considerable degree. The ifo Business Climate Index fell in March to 86.4 points, down from 88.4 points in February as a result of more pessimistic expectations. Assessments of the current situation, however, remain unchanged. Uncertainty among companies...

Lanxess: Price Increase for Inorganic Pigments

25.03.2026 - Lanxess has increased prices for products from its Inorganic Pigments business unit with immediate effect. According to the company, the adjustment amounts to up to 20 percent, depending on the product and region. The specialty chemicals group cites persistently rising costs as the reason, particularly...

Lanxess: Price increase for flame retardants, plasticizers and other specialty additives

23.03.2026 - Specialty chemicals group Lanxess is increasing prices for its polymer additives with immediate effect. The adjustments include price increases of up to 35 percent for flame retardants and specialty additives, and up to 50 percent for plasticizers. As the company further states, this decision reflects...

Wacker: Price Increase for Silicones

23.03.2026 - Wacker is responding to the challenging conditions on the international energy, raw materials and logistics markets by adjusting prices for its silicone products. As the company announced, the higher prices will take effect on April 1, 2026. According to the group, the measure is being taken in response...

Alpla Opens First Production Site in the Philippines

20.03.2026 - Alpla has opened its first standalone site in the Philippines in Calamba City, further expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Production at the plant in Filinvest Technology Park Ciudad de Calamba has already been running since summer 2025. The official opening took place on March 19, 2026,...

Lanxess: Declines in Sales and Earnings in 2025 – 550 Job Cuts Planned

20.03.2026 - Lanxess closed fiscal year 2025 with declining key figures. Sales fell by 10.9 percent to €5.673 billion, while EBITDA before exceptional items decreased by 16.9 percent to €510 million. The EBITDA margin dropped from 9.6 percent to 9.0 percent. According to the specialty chemicals company, the reasons...

Röhm: Price increase for “Plexiglas” and “Pleximid” molding compounds

20.03.2026 - Effective April 1, 2026, Röhm GmbH will increase the selling prices for its PMMA and PMMI molding compounds marketed under the “Plexiglas” and “Pleximid” brands. Where permitted under existing contractual agreements, the increase will amount to EUR 0.08 per kilogram for all products in the Europe,...

TotalEnergies: New chemical plastic recycling plant starts operations in France

19.03.2026 - TotalEnergies has commissioned what it says is France’s first advanced plastic recycling plant at its Grandpuits site southeast of Paris. The facility has an annual capacity of 15,000 tonnes. Its start-up is part of the conversion of the former refinery into a so-called “zero-crude” platform, meaning...

Haitian International: Revenue rises to around EUR 2.24 billion in 2025

19.03.2026 - Injection molding machine manufacturer Haitian International increased its revenue by around 10.0 percent year-on-year to RMB 17,733.2 million (approximately EUR 2,240.6 million) in fiscal year 2025. Profit attributable to shareholders rose by 7.2 percent to RMB 3,301.1 million (approximately EUR 417.1...

Fromto: Belgian plastics recycler to close Houthalen site

19.03.2026 - Belgian plastics recycler Fromto will close its factory in Houthalen. According to the company, the site, where residual plastics are processed into new products, has been posting heavy losses for several years. Thirty employees are affected. The company cites the main reasons as the persistent price...

BASF: Price increase for neopentyl glycol in Europe

18.03.2026 - With immediate effect, or as far as existing contractual agreements permit, BASF is increasing its selling prices for neopentyl glycol in Europe by EUR 350/MT. Neopentyl glycol (“Neol”) is an intermediate used, for example, in the production of polyester resins for coatings, unsaturated polyester...

GreenDot: Integration of the RG Group – Expansion of LDPE Recycling Capacity in France

18.03.2026 - The GreenDot Group has integrated the French RG Group, with two sites in Tence and Saint-Pal-de-Mons, into its company. With this move, GreenDot is expanding its activities into the French market while at the same time increasing its European recycling capacity in the LDPE segment. The group now comprises...

Erema + Amtec: New plastics recycling training center in Mumbai

18.03.2026 - On February 5, 2026, Erema and the Arvind Mehta Technology & Entrepreneurship Centre (“Amtec”), part of the All India Plastics Manufacturers Association (“AIPMA”), signed a memorandum of understanding in Mumbai to establish a Recycling Skill Center. The training center is set to open at the end of May...

Schmidt Plastics: Acquisition by the Aspen Pumps Group – Strategic Realignment and Expansion of the European Production Base

17.03.2026 - Effective November 1, 2025, the Aspen Pumps Group acquired the German company Schmidt. As part of the acquisition, the company will in future operate under the name Schmidt Plastics GmbH. This step comes against the backdrop of a challenging market environment that placed many companies in the sector...

Amcor: Plant expansion in Italy

17.03.2026 - Packaging group Amcor has expanded its film production capacities in Lugo di Vicenza in northern Italy. According to a press release, a new production line for recyclable high-barrier films has recently gone into operation at the site north of Vicenza. This will enable the large-scale production...

Brenntag: 2025 financial results reflect weak market environment – cost-cutting program accelerated

16.03.2026 - Brenntag has presented its financial results for fiscal year 2025 and at the same time announced an acceleration of its cost-cutting measures. The background is a persistently challenging macroeconomic environment marked by subdued demand, pricing pressure, and restrained industrial activity. The...

Kistler: Revenue stabilizes in 2025, investments in Asia and Winterthur aimed at securing growth

16.03.2026 - The Kistler Group generated revenue of 424 million Swiss francs in the 2025 financial year. Adjusted for currency effects, the decline amounted to 1 percent, or 5 percent in Swiss francs. Despite a challenging market environment, revenue levels therefore remained largely stable. Order intake developed...

Lanxess: Price increase for Trimethylolpropane

16.03.2026 - Specialty chemicals group Lanxess is raising its prices for Trimethylolpropane with immediate effect. The increase amounts to an average of 20 percent and applies worldwide. The company says this decision is driven by ongoing, cumulative cost increases. These include significantly higher energy costs...

Fuji Seal: Marieke Sauer-Ploegmakers takes over management of Fuji Seal Europe

16.03.2026 - Fuji Seal Europe has appointed Marieke Sauer-Ploegmakers as Managing Director of Fuji Seal Europe. She succeeds Yoichi Okazaki, who, as Global Chief Operating Officer, will in future focus more strongly on global strategy and the long-term growth priorities of the Fuji Seal Group. In her new role,...

Lanxess: Price increase for Hexanediol

13.03.2026 - Specialty chemicals group Lanxess is raising its prices for 1,6-Hexanediol with immediate effect. The increase amounts to an average of 20 percent and applies worldwide. The company says the decision is due to ongoing, cumulative cost increases. These include significantly higher energy costs and...

Indorama Ventures: Partnership with Nigerian Breweries and Genesis Energy to build a large-scale rPET plant in Nigeria

13.03.2026 - Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Nigerian Breweries Plc and Genesis Power & Energy Solutions Ltd to establish a large-scale recycled PET (rPET) production facility in Nigeria. Based on its planned capacity, the site in Lagos is expected to be one...

Clariant: Pilot project for upgrading pyrolysis oil from plastic waste with Borealis and Sintef

13.03.2026 - Clariant has completed a pilot project together with Borealis and Sintef for upgrading pyrolysis oil derived from plastic waste. The aim was to convert the oil into steam cracker-ready feedstock for the production of new polyolefins. The trials were carried out at Sintef’s research facility in Norway....

Lanxess: Price Increase for Rubber Additives

11.03.2026 - Specialty chemicals company Lanxess is raising its prices for its functional additives for the manufacture of tires and specialty rubbers by 15 to 50 percent with immediate effect. The company describes this step as a response to significantly higher costs for energy, critical raw materials and logistics...

Songwon: Global Price Adjustment for Polymer Stabilizers and Coatings

11.03.2026 - The South Korean specialty chemicals manufacturer Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. has announced a global price adjustment for its polymer stabilizers and coatings product lines. Depending on the product and region, the increase will range between 12 and 20 percent and will take effect from April 15, 2026,...

Herbold Meckesheim: Second PET washing plant for Doğa PET expands recycling capacity

10.03.2026 - Herbold Meckesheim is supplying a second PET bottle washing plant to the Turkish recycling company Doğa PET. The order follows the operation of a first plant that has been in service at the Kırklareli site in Turkey since the first quarter of 2024. With the additional plant, Doğa PET...

Shintech: Expansion of capacities for PVC precursors in Louisiana

10.03.2026 - The company Shintech, which belongs to Japan’s Shin-Etsu Chemical, is planning a further expansion of its capacities for precursors used in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in the US state of Louisiana. In a press release, the parent company recently announced investments of up to USD 3.4...

Tartler: Investments in Germany and India to expand capacity

09.03.2026 - The Tartler Group is expanding its production capacities both at its headquarters in Michelstadt and at its Indian site in Ahmedabad. With investments of around 3.5 million euros, new machining production areas are being created in Germany, while an assembly center for dosing and mixing systems for...

Syensqo: Long-term Agreement with Boeing

09.03.2026 - Syensqo has signed a new multi-year supply agreement with Boeing. The agreement covers the continued provision of advanced material solutions for programs in commercial aviation as well as defense. The aerospace sector is the most important end market for Syensqo and accounts for around 20% of the...

BASF: Intermediates with Reduced Carbon Footprint

09.03.2026 - BASF’s Intermediates division has introduced product variants with a reduced Product Carbon Footprint (rPCF) for butanediol (BDO), tetrahydrofuran (THF), “PolyTHF,” and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP). The products are manufactured at the integrated Verbund site in Ludwigshafen and are available worldwide...

Teijin: Expanded "Tenax Next" product line with sustainable carbon fiber solutions

09.03.2026 - Teijin Carbon is expanding its "Tenax Next" product line with additional materials for industrial applications. The next-generation carbon fibers are based on circular raw materials and, according to verified data, enable a CO₂ reduction of 36% while maintaining mechanical properties such as tensile...

CABB: Sale of US subsidiary to India’s Anupam Rasayan

09.03.2026 - The German CABB Group has sold its US subsidiary Jayhawk Fine Chemicals to Anupam Rasayan India Ltd. Both companies announced at the end of February the completion of the transaction agreed in December last year. Accordingly, Anupam Rasayan now controls 100% of the shares in Jayhawk Fine Chemicals....

GlobalData: India plans massive capacity expansion in plastics production by 2030

06.03.2026 - India will significantly expand its plastics production capacities in the coming years in order to meet rapidly rising domestic demand. Driven by industrialization, urbanization and a growing manufacturing sector, the country is expected to account for around 20% of globally planned capacity expansions...

TactoTek: Licensing Partnership with LurexX optical Strengthens Development of IMSE-Based Lighting Systems

06.03.2026 - TactoTek, developer of In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology, has entered into a licensing partnership with LurexX optical GmbH, based in Ingolstadt. The company specializes in optical simulation as well as the development and design of complex optical components. The aim of the collaboration...

HB-Therm: Arburg takes over distribution in Spain

06.03.2026 - HB-Therm is expanding its distribution structure in Europe: Since 1 January 2026, Arburg has been representing the products of the Swiss temperature control specialist in Spain in addition to Portugal. The aim is to expand HB-Therm’s market presence in the Spanish market. Arburg serves the market...

Lubrizol: Expansion of TPU Distribution Partnership with Bjørn Thorsen to Germany and Hungary

05.03.2026 - Lubrizol and the Danish distributor Bjørn Thorsen A/S have expanded their existing distribution partnership for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) to include the markets in Germany and Hungary. Bjørn Thorsen, which already acts as a distribution partner for Lubrizol TPU in the Nordic and Baltic countries...

BASF: Global price increases for plastic additives

04.03.2026 - The chemical company BASF is raising prices worldwide for various additives used in plastic applications. The increase affects products in the categories of antioxidants, process stabilizers and light stabilizers. Depending on the product and region, the price increase may amount to up to 20 percent....

Cabka: Plastic recycler investigates cyberattack on IT systems

04.03.2026 - The Dutch plastic recycler and manufacturer of reusable transport packaging, Cabka, has detected a cybersecurity incident affecting parts of its IT systems. The company stated that the incident was discovered last weekend. According to Cabka, it immediately activated its internal emergency protocols...

Trinseo: Price Increase for Polystyrene, ABS, and SAN in Europe

04.03.2026 - Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, and its affiliate companies in Europe recently announced a price increase for all polystyrene (PS), ABS, and SAN grades. Effective March 1, 2026, or depending on existing contract terms, the prices for the products listed below will increase as follows:...

RESRG Automotive: Ana Almeida Appointed President for North America and Asia-Pacific

03.03.2026 - RESRG Automotive has appointed Ana Almeida as President of the North America & Asia Pacific (NA/AP) region. In this role, she will be based at the company’s headquarters in Troy, Michigan, USA, and will serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team. Almeida will be responsible for regional business...

Zeon: Construction of a New COC Plant in Japan

03.03.2026 - Japanese chemicals group Zeon is building a new plant for the production of cycloolefin copolymers (COC/COP). According to a press release, a groundbreaking ceremony was recently held at the company’s Tokuyama site in Shunan, in the southwest of Japan’s main island of Honshu. Actual construction...

nova-Institut: Michael Carus Steps Down from Management – Lars Börger Takes Over Renewable Carbon Division

02.03.2026 - As of March 1, 2026, Michael Carus, founder and long-standing Managing Director of the nova-Institute, will step down from his leadership role in the Renewable Carbon business division. Lars Börger will assume his successor as CEO, together with COO Linda Engel. Carus will remain with the company as...

A1 Plastics: New PET Recycling Plant in Cambodia

02.03.2026 - The Hong Kong–registered company A1 Plastics Resources Ltd. is building a new PET recycling plant in Cambodia. According to reports from Cambodian state media, the groundbreaking ceremony for the complex took place in January at the Krakor site in the Pursat Special Economic Zone (SEZ), northwest...

Xenia: New impact-modified polyamide family

27.02.2026 - Xenia Materials is expanding its material portfolio with "Xelamid," a new family of impact-modified polyamides based on PA11 and PA12. The official presentation will take place at JEC World 2026 in Paris (March 10-12). With "Xelamid," the company is supplementing its existing range, which has focused...

Rondo Plast: Closed Material Loops - Cooperation with Modulpac

27.02.2026 - Since 2015, Rondo Plast, a company of the Polykemi Group, has been regularly sourcing production residues from Modulpac. The partnership aims to recycle plastic waste mechanically, avoid energy recovery, and close material loops in the areas of polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE). As part of...

Selenis: Expansion of Production Capacity in Portugal for Bio-Based Copolyesters and Recycled, Low-CO₂ Polyester Solutions

27.02.2026 - Selenis plans to double production capacity at its industrial headquarters in Portalegre, Portugal, by the third quarter of 2027. The investment will expand the production of bio-based copolyesters as well as recycled and low-CO₂ polyester solutions for medical applications, packaging, and textiles....

KraussMaffei Technologies: Dirk Musser Appointed as New Managing Director

27.02.2026 - The KraussMaffei Group is reorganizing the management of its subsidiary KraussMaffei Technologies. Jörg Stech, Chairman of the Management Board and, since 2023, additionally globally responsible for the technology areas of injection molding, automation, and additive manufacturing, will step down at...

BB Engineering: Installation of 360 mm PET Single-Screw Extruder

26.02.2026 - BB Engineering GmbH has successfully commissioned two newly developed single-screw extruders with a screw diameter of 360 mm. According to the company, these are currently the largest single-screw extruders of this size for processing PET. The systems were recently installed at a customer site in China...

Arlanxeo: New HNBR plant in China

26.02.2026 - The Dutch synthetic rubber manufacturer Arlanxeo has opened a new plant for the production of hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) in China. According to a press release, a second HNBR plant was commissioned at the Changzhou site in eastern China's Jiangsu province in early February. Production...

Toyota: New Circular Economy Plant in Poland – Capacity for 20,000 End-of-Life Vehicles per Year

25.02.2026 - Toyota is investing in the construction of another circular economy facility in Wałbrzych, Poland. The plant will cover an area of 25,000 square meters and is set to process around 20,000 end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) per year in the future. With this investment, the company aims to expand its closed-loop...

Vecoplan: Dr. Ralf Guckert Appointed Chairman of the Management Board

25.02.2026 - Following the appointment of Eric Jaschke as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in December 2025, Vecoplan AG, a manufacturer of machinery and systems for the shredding, conveying, and processing of primary and secondary raw materials in production and recycling cycles, is reorganizing its executive leadership...

Texxon Holding: PS complex in Henan ahead of production start

25.02.2026 - The Chinese company Texxon Holding is preparing to start polystyrene (PS) production at a new plant in the central Chinese province of Henan. In January, the company announced in a press release the completion of essential licensing procedures for the commissioning of the facilities. Production is...

ifo: German Export Expectations Rise in February

25.02.2026 - Sentiment in the German export industry has improved again. The ifo Export Expectations rose to +2.6 points in February, up from -0.8 points in January. “The export economy is starting the new year with a bit of tailwind,” says Timo Wollmershäuser, Head of Forecasts at the ifo Institute. “However, it’s...

LyondellBasell: Sustainability Goals for 2030 Reduced

25.02.2026 - LyondellBasell has adjusted its climate and circularity targets for 2030 against the backdrop of changing market conditions, regulatory developments, and disciplined capital allocation. The company's strategic orientation, based on the three pillars of growing the core business, building a profitable...

Haidlmair: Acquisition of TFM – Expansion of production capacities

23.02.2026 - The Upper Austrian mold maker Haidlmair is taking over the Traun-based company TFM – Technologie für Metallbearbeitung GmbH. With this acquisition, the company is expanding its production capacities and closing a strategic gap in the field of smaller injection molds. TFM has been active in the field...

Maincor Rohrsysteme: Restructuring of Executive Management

23.02.2026 - Maincor is restructuring its leadership team as of June 1, 2026. In the future, Marcus Wittmann, Tobias Kuhn, and Dieter Pfister will lead the company together. With this reorganization, the company aims for a stronger focus on its business units as well as clearly defined responsibilities. Marcus...

ifo: Business Climate Index Increased in February

23.02.2026 - Sentiment among companies in Germany has improved. The ifo Business Climate Index rose in February to 88.6 points, up from 87.6 points in January. Companies were more satisfied with their current business situation. Expectations also developed positively. The German economy is showing first signs of...

M+S Silicon: Ann-Marie Siedler expands management team

23.02.2026 - M+S Silicon GmbH & Co. KG has expanded its management board. Ann-Marie Siedler has joined the company management and will henceforth form the three-member leadership team together with Dr. Timo Bollermann and company founder Jürgen Siedler. Ann-Marie Siedler has been with the company for more than...

Arburg UK: Steve Thomson Appointed Managing Director

19.02.2026 - Effective 1 December 2025, Steve Thomson has taken over as Managing Director of Arburg Ltd. in Warwick. He succeeds Colin Tirel, who has left the company upon reaching retirement age. Thomson had been serving as Sales Director at the British Arburg subsidiary since September 2024. Thomson brings...

RePlast Eurasia 2026: Recycling Industry in Focus Amid the New EU Waste Shipment Regulation

19.02.2026 - The third edition of RePlast Eurasia will take place from March 26 to 28, 2026, at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul, Turkey. The trade fair, accompanied by a conference, focuses on recycling technologies as well as raw materials for plastics and fibers and will spotlight the revised EU...

AI Circular Economy Conference 2026: Artificial Intelligence as a Driver of Circular Chemistry and Materials Management

18.02.2026 - The AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 will take place on March 4–5, 2026, in Cologne, Germany, and simultaneously in an online format. The international conference focuses on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support the transition toward a circular and sustainable chemicals and materials...

Arburg: Ben Mechelmans Takes Over Management in Belgium

18.02.2026 - As of January 1, 2026, Ben Mechelmans has assumed the position of Managing Director of Arburg N.V. in Belgium. With this appointment, the Belgian subsidiary has its own Managing Director for the first time. Mechelmans succeeds Gerrit Hazeleger, who had been heading the Belgian branch since 2019 in addition...

BASF: Increase in BDO Production in Ludwigshafen to Stabilize European Supply

16.02.2026 - BASF’s Intermediates division is gradually increasing production volumes of 1,4-butanediol (BDO) at its Ludwigshafen site. The aim is to stabilize supply for European customers along the BDO value chain in light of changing market conditions. This step follows the European Commission’s advance notice...

Biesterfeld: Joe Read Appointed Managing Director in the UK and Ireland

16.02.2026 - Joe Read will assume the role of Managing Director of Biesterfeld in the United Kingdom and Ireland effective March 1, 2026. He succeeds Guy Payne, who is leaving the company after 20 years in senior leadership positions and will continue to support the business as a long-term advisor. Read brings...

Avient: "Nymax" Portfolio Expanded with Impact-Modified Recycled Grades

12.02.2026 - Avient Corporation has expanded its portfolio of recycled polyamide materials with the "Nymax" REC 6000 High Impact Series. The new product line includes impact-modified PA formulations aimed at manufacturers seeking high-performance materials with a reduced environmental footprint. The "Nymax" REC...

Bewi: New EPS recycling plant opened in Norway

12.02.2026 - Bewi has commissioned a plant for recycling expanded polystyrene (EPS) at its insulation solutions site in Fredrikstad, Norway. According to the company, it is the first facility of its kind in Norway. The goal is to process collected EPS material directly on-site and use it in the production of new...

Borealis + Borouge: Partnership to establish an integrated circular economy system for plastic waste in Indonesia

12.02.2026 - Borouge and Borealis, together with Pelita Mekar Semesta (PMS), Reciki Solusi Indonesia, the Catalytic Finance Foundation, and the Subnational Climate Fund (SCF), have entered into a partnership to establish an integrated circular economy system for plastic waste in Indonesia. The goal is to develop...

Coveris: Sale of the Paper Business Unit to Kingswood Capital

11.02.2026 - Coveris, a manufacturer of flexible plastic and paper packaging, has signed an agreement to sell its labels and cartons business (“Business Unit Paper”) to the U.S.-based private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management. The agreement was concluded in January 2026; completion of the transaction remains...

Rosti: Expanding Cleanroom Capacities in Wisconsin and Utah

10.02.2026 - Rosti North America is investing in the expansion of its cleanroom manufacturing by commissioning new ISO Class 8 cleanrooms at two US locations. The measures affect the plants in Germantown, Wisconsin, and Clearfield, Utah, and are aimed at supporting customers in the medical technology and life sciences...

UpSolv: Market Launch of Recycled Polystyrene

10.02.2026 - The Canadian recycling company UpSolv, formerly known as Polystyvert, has announced the commercial-scale market launch of a recycled polystyrene (rPS). The material is based on a recycling process involving dissolution and purification and is intended to be a competitively priced alternative to virgin...

Erema + Lindner Washtech: Joint subsidiary opened in India

09.02.2026 - Erema and Lindner Washtech have expanded their joint presence in the Indian plastic recycling market with the founding of Erema India. The new sales and service subsidiary was officially opened on February 6, 2026, during the Plast India trade fair in New Delhi. The goal is to meet the growing demand...

Biesterfeld: Jonas Borgsten appointed Global Business Director Engineered Polymers

09.02.2026 - As of March 1, 2026, Jonas Borgsten has assumed the position of Global Business Director for the Engineered Polymers business unit at the Biesterfeld Group. He succeeds Martin Rathke, who is leaving the company after more than 18 years. Borgsten joined the Biesterfeld Group in 2024. A graduate with...

Evonik: New Dividend Policy, 2025 Forecast Achieved

09.02.2026 - Based on the preliminary results for the 2025 fiscal year and the outlook for 2026, the Executive Board of Evonik Industries AG has decided on a realignment of its dividend policy. In the future, the payout to shareholders is intended to be between 40 and 60 percent of the adjusted net income in order...

Evonik: Expansion of production capacities for hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes

06.02.2026 - Evonik is continuing the expansion of its global production capacities for hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes (HTPB). Following investments already implemented in recent years, the company is expanding capacities both at its Marl site in Germany and, looking ahead, in Asia. A significant capacity...

PreZero: Strategic Cooperation with BMW for End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling in Europe

06.02.2026 - The BMW Group and the environmental services provider PreZero (Schwarz Group) have agreed on a strategic cooperation to promote the circular economy within the European automotive industry. The cooperation agreement was signed at the IPAI (Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence) campus in Heilbronn....

EMS Group: Improved Results in 2025

06.02.2026 - The EMS Group increased its sales and earnings in the 2025 fiscal year compared to the previous year. According to the reported figures, net sales amounted to CHF 1.95 billion (previous year: CHF 2.07 billion), while the operating income (EBIT) reached CHF 567 million (CHF 539 million). Currency effects...

Plastics Recyclers Europe: Assessment of Plastic Recycling Technologies in Europe

06.02.2026 - Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE) has presented its first comprehensive mapping of plastic recycling technologies used in Europe. The publication provides a data-driven overview of the current state of plastic recycling in Europe and identifies both existing technological capacities and remaining gaps...

Meusburger: Standard parts manufacturer reorganizes management, focusing on continuity and digitalization

06.02.2026 - The standard parts manufacturer Meusburger reorganized its management team at the beginning of 2026. Following years of preparation, Guntram Meusburger handed over the operational leadership of Meusburger Georg GmbH & Co KG to Stefan Kraxner in January 2026. Moving forward, Kraxner will lead operations...

HydroDyn Recycling: Restructuring Proceedings Applied For

05.02.2026 - HydroDyn Recycling GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany, and a company of the Next Generation Group, has applied for the initiation of restructuring proceedings. According to a press release, the aim is an orderly restructuring process with the intention of sustainably continuing business operations. ...

Trinseo: Price Increase for Polystyrene, ABS and SAN in Europe

05.02.2026 - Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, and its affiliate companies in Europe recently announced a price increase for all polystyrene (PS), ABS, and SAN grades. Effective February 1, 2026, or depending on existing contract terms, the prices for the products listed below will increase as follows:...

Shibaura Machine LWB: Dr. Daniel Ammer Appointed Executive Vice President Global Engineering

04.02.2026 - Effective February 1, 2026, Dr. Daniel Ammer has assumed the position of Executive Vice President Global Engineering at Shibaura Machine LWB GmbH. In this role, he is responsible across the Group for the further development of the global injection molding machine portfolio within the Shibaura Machine...

Südpack: PPC Flex Acquires Plant in Wisconsin

03.02.2026 - U.S. packaging manufacturer PPC Flex has acquired the production facility of the German industry company Südpack in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. PPC Flex announced the transaction in a press release in mid-January. The plant, located in Oak Creek south of Milwaukee, is equipped with facilities for...

Aduro: Canadians plan recycling plant in the Netherlands

02.02.2026 - The Canadian company Aduro Clean Technologies is planning to build a plastics recycling facility in the Netherlands. As Aduro announced in a press release at the end of January, the plant is to be built at the Chemelot industrial park in Sittard-Geleen, in the southern Dutch province of Limburg....

Starlinger: Interim Legal Success Against Chinese Machinery Manufacturers – Court Confirms Patent Infringement at First Instance

02.02.2026 - The Austrian machinery and plant engineering company Starlinger has achieved an initial legal success in a patent dispute against two Chinese companies. In first-instance rulings, a Chinese court found that Wenzhou Huazao Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. and Wenzhou Zhengong Machinery Co., Ltd. infringed...

Farrel Pomini: Majority Ownership of WF Recycle-Tech to Accelerate Commercialization of Tire Pyrolysis Technology

02.02.2026 - Farrel Pomini, a company of the HF Group, has acquired a majority stake in WF Recycle-Tech, increasing its previous minority interest held since 2021. The aim of the transaction is to deepen the cooperation between the two companies and to accelerate the worldwide commercialization of the tire pyrolysis...

Wacker: Price Increase for Selected Silicone Products

30.01.2026 - Chemical group Wacker will adjust its selling prices for numerous silicone products as of February 1, 2026. The price increases will primarily affect addition-curing silicone rubbers, silicone resins, silanes, and silicone-based release coating systems. The adjustments will amount to up to 25 percent...

Covestro: Significant Increase in TDI Capacity at the Shanghai Site

30.01.2026 - Covestro has completed a debottlenecking project to expand TDI (toluene diisocyanate) production at its integrated production site in Shanghai, China. Annual capacity has been increased from 310,000 to 370,000 tonnes, representing a rise of around 20 percent. The aim of the measure is to ensure a more...

Arkema: New plant for transparent polyamides in Singapore

30.01.2026 - The French specialty chemicals group Arkema has commissioned a new production plant for transparent Polyamide 11 materials under the "Rilsan Clear" brand in Singapore. The group announced this in a press release in mid-January. According to the report, the costs for the project at the company's site...

Beaulieu International Group: Acquisition of IFG Asota GmbH

29.01.2026 - Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) has signed a purchase agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in IFG Asota GmbH. The Austria-based company is an established provider of synthetic staple fibers and operates globally in various technical applications. With this acquisition, B.I.G. aims to...

Vioneo: Bio-polymer plant planned in China instead of Belgium

29.01.2026 - The company Vioneo is abandoning its plans to build a production complex for sustainable plastics in Antwerp and intends to realize the project in China instead. According to a company statement, a location in China offers better access to bio-based methanol, the most important raw material for the...

Austrotherm: Recycling plant for EPS and XPS insulation materials in Purbach fully commissioned

27.01.2026 - Austrotherm has brought a recycling plant for EPS and XPS insulation materials into full operation at its Purbach site. In this form, the facility is considered unique in Austria and represents a further expansion of the company’s own circular economy activities. Following a successful trial phase,...

ifo: German Export Expectations up Slightly

27.01.2026 - Sentiment in the German export industry has improved somewhat. The ifo Export Expectations rose to -1.2 points in January, up from -3.0 points in December. “Even though companies are less skeptical with regard to their international business, uncertainty remains high,” says Klaus Wohlrabe, Head of Surveys...