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09.11.2026

Fidica: €2.4 Million Investment to Expand Precision Plastics and Metal Manufacturing

Fidica GmbH & Co. KG is investing approximately €2.4 million in its Hösbach facility between 2026 and 2028, including around €870,000 in 2026. The investment programme includes new CNC manufacturing equipment, the automation of existing machinery, and the digitalisation of production and business processes. The company manufactures precision components...

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09.11.2026

Ineos Inovyn completes acquisition of Runcorn MCP and UK´s last EDC plant

Ineos Inovyn has completed the acquisition of Vynova Runcorn Limited´s 50% stake in Runcorn MCP Limited, together with the assets and employees of the ethylene dichloride (EDC) production facility at Runcorn in the UK. Vynova Runcorn went into administration in December 2025. The deal was announced in August 2026. The purchase price has not been disclosed....

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09.11.2026

Evonik Invests €52 Million to Expand Silicone Production in Essen

Evonik Industries AG has invested €52 million in a new organomodified silicone production plant and raw material storage facilities at its Essen site in Germany. The expansion will increase capacity and strengthen the company´s global production network. Organomodified silicones are used in polyurethane foams for insulation, mattresses and car seats,...

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06.11.2026

Borouge: Expansion Projects to Increase Production Capacity to 13.8 Million Tonnes by 2030

Borouge International plans to increase its annual production capacity across 30 sites worldwide to 13.8 million tonnes by 2030. The expansion programme focuses on increasing ethylene production capacity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and investing in polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) production facilities in the UAE and Europe. On 4 November...

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06.11.2026

Ultrapolymers: PCR Compounds Based on PE, PP, ABS and HIPS Added to Portfolio

Ultrapolymers Deutschland GmbH has expanded its portfolio with compounds from Ravago´s "Ravapura" brand. The materials contain certified proportions of post-use and post-consumer recyclates (PCR). The range includes grades based on polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and high-impact polystyrene (HIPS). Target...

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06.11.2026

Aimplas: EU Project "Green" Develops Biodegradable Fertiliser Delivery Systems

The Spanish plastics technology centre Aimplas is participating in the European research project "Green". Coordinated by the University of Birmingham, twelve partners from ten European countries are working on bio-based, biodegradable systems for the controlled release of fertilisers. The project runs from October 2026 to September 2030 and is funded...

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06.11.2026

Teknor Apex Names Raj Krishnaswamy Chief Technology Officer

Teknor Apex has appointed Raj Krishnaswamy as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The US-based plastics compounder announced the appointment on October 29, 2026, confirming that Krishnaswamy will oversee the company´s technology operations. Founded in 1924, the family-owned business is headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Its product portfolio...

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06.11.2026

GreenDot Acquires 50% Stake in Valorie – Expansion of EPR Business in France

Recycling group GreenDot has acquired a 50% stake in French company Valorie SAS. The transaction was completed on 5 November 2026. GreenDot and the Reclay Group now each hold a 50% stake in Valorie. The holding company owns the French organisations Léko and Léko Pro, which operate in the field of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Léko is responsible...

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05.11.2026

bage plastics: Recycling Capacity in Großschirma to Increase by 25 Percent to 30,000 Tonnes

Plastics recycler bage plastics is expanding its plant in Großschirma, Saxony, into the central recycling facility of the company group. bage plastics Deutschland GmbH is investing in additional sorting and separation technology, increasing the plant’s annual processing capacity by approximately 25 percent to 30,000 tonnes. In future, plastic fractions...

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05.11.2026

Plastic Legno: Nextalia to Acquire Majority Stake in Packaging Manufacturer

Italian private equity firm Nextalia Investment Management plans to acquire a 55 percent stake in Plastic Legno. Together with its subsidiary Resaplast, the company is set to form an independent group specializing in rigid plastic packaging for the food industry. Investments in production capacity, new technologies and further acquisitions are planned....

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05.11.2026

Mold-Masters: New Plant in India Consolidates Manufacturing, Engineering and Service

Hot runner manufacturer Mold-Masters has consolidated its operations in India at a newly built facility in Coimbatore, in the state of Tamil Nadu. The 12,350-square-metre plant replaces three previous locations and offers nearly four times the floor space of the company´s former facilities in India. Engineering, manufacturing, sales and customer service...

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05.11.2026

Covestro: New Reactor Line in Meppen Adds Production Capacity for Polyester Resins

Covestro inaugurated a new production line for polyester resins at its Meppen site on November 3, 2026. The additional reactor line provides the plastics manufacturer with production capacity in the double-digit kiloton range. The investment project, implemented over several years, involved an expenditure of several million euros. According to the...

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