SACMI acquires majority stake in Groupe Emballage Technologies
SACMI acquires a 65% stake in the French Groupe Emballage Technologies, strengthening its position in the food packaging sector and its presence in the French and other markets.
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Wittmann doubles capacity in Kunshan and starts molding machine production
The Wittmann Group has opened its expanded plant in Kunshan, where, in addition to robots and auxiliaries, it will locally produce all-electric EcoPrimus 100 injection molding machines for the Chinese and Asian markets.
New vice president of the management board of Grupa Azoty
The Supervisory Board of Grupa Azoty has appointed Mirosław Ptasiński as vice president of the company’s management board as of 16 December 2025. At the same time, the six-member composition of the 13th term management board was confirmed.
RePlast Eurasia 2026 focuses the recycling sector in Istanbul
RePlast Eurasia 2026, a trade fair dedicated to plastics and fiber recycling, will take place on 26–28 March 2026 at the Tüyap Center in Istanbul, combining a technology exhibition with the PAGÇEV conference and plastics recycling awards.
Grupa Azoty submits counteroffer to sell GA Polyolefins shares to Orlen
Grupa Azoty has submitted a counteroffer to Orlen for the acquisition of 100% of Grupa Azoty Polyolefins shares worth PLN 1.022 billion. The proposal is non-binding and subject, among others, to completion of the restructuring proceedings at GAP.
Ipsos survey ranks Envalior top in services excellence
A global Ipsos survey among 149 material engineering professionals ranks Envalior first among 13 international material suppliers in delivering added value through high‑quality development services and accessible material science expertise.
European Chemical Industry Forum 2025 on Europe’s Security
The first edition of the European Chemical Industry Forum 2025 was held at the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, focusing on the role of the chemical industry in Europe’s economic security and competitiveness.
Feddersen Group builds new plastics competence centre in Sweden
Feddersen Group is establishing a new competence centre in Bredasten, Värnamo, that will double its current footprint and consolidate Nordic activities from raw materials to machinery, automation and circular solutions under one roof.
Syensqo to supply advanced composites for Vertical’s VX4
Syensqo has entered a long-term partnership with Vertical Aerospace to supply composite and adhesive materials for the VX4 electric aircraft, supporting the program’s path toward certification targeted for 2028 and subsequent commercial production.
RuiMu expands precision moulding with Wintec machinery
Weihai RuiMu Precision has significantly expanded its injection moulding capacity in a new 12,000 m² facility in Weihai, basing its highly automated production on more than 20 Wintec machines from Engel to support global series manufacturing.
Röhm improves EcoVadis rating and secures gold award
Röhm has further improved its EcoVadis sustainability rating for 2025 and received the gold award, placing the company among the top 5 percent of all firms assessed worldwide in the past 12 months.
Hennecke Group earns first Great Place to Work certification
All four business units of Hennecke Group have received Great Place to Work certification following a 22 percentage point rise in employees rating the company as a great workplace and a record 91 percent participation in the latest global survey.
