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DOMO and RadiciGroup create a global compounder

DOMO and RadiciGroup create a global compounder

The completion of the transaction involving DOMO Engineered Materials opens the way for integration with RadiciGroup businesses acquired by Lone Star Funds. The emerging platform is intended to operate as a global, independent compounder serving multiple end markets.

Kraiburg TPE announces participation in Plast 2026

Kraiburg TPE announces participation in Plast 2026

Kraiburg TPE confirms its presence at Plast 2026 in Milan. The company intends to use the event to present the full scope of its product and service portfolio, with particular emphasis on sustainability and recycling.

Polykemi opens an office in Thailand

Polykemi opens an office in Thailand

Polykemi Group has established Polykemi (Thailand) Co. Ltd. and opened a local office in Rayong. The company will serve the market from its plant in Kunshan, China, while also evaluating the future possibility of setting up plastics compounding production in Thailand.

ENGEL at Interplas 2026: integrated production solutions

ENGEL at Interplas 2026: integrated production solutions

At Interplas 2026 in Birmingham, the ENGEL Group will present solutions for series plastics processing, including all-electric injection moulding machines, digital process assistance systems, as well as automation concepts and in-mould surface finishing.

Kontron eSystems implements integrated injection molding cells

Kontron eSystems implements integrated injection molding cells

Kontron eSystems has started up five new injection molding cells in Leipzig supplied by Wittmann, including two lines with an IMD process. The investment is intended to support the production of wall box housings with demanding surface requirements and short cycle times.

Arburg at Chinaplas 2026 - premiere of Allrounder Trend

Arburg at Chinaplas 2026 - premiere of Allrounder Trend

At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Arburg presented the Asian premiere of its all-electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines featuring the new Gestica lite control system. The booth also showcased automated production cells and solutions for digitalisation and the smart factory.

Envalior at Chinaplas 2026, materials for mobility and E&E

Envalior at Chinaplas 2026, materials for mobility and E&E

Envalior announces it will present material solutions at Chinaplas 2026, covering applications in mobility, electrical and electronics, and consumer goods. The company highlights its bio- and recycled-based materials portfolio and product development support services.

RecyClass approves Sirmax’s filled PP resin for recycling

RecyClass approves Sirmax’s filled PP resin for recycling

Sirmax’s filled polypropylene resin ISOFIL H 20 TP F HS BK has been approved by RecyClass as fully compatible with industrial filled-PP recycling processes in Europe. The assessment was based on the protocol for resins used in automotive and EEE applications.