https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/plastics-99 · 15.08.2026

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Current situation on the PE market in Poland

In Poland, participants in the polyethylene market hope for a demand recovery in the second week of the month after a weak start in May. Producers of finished goods were hoping for a decrease in material costs, which prompted them to take active steps in the first working week of the month.

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MAAG Group to acquire Sikora AG

MAAG Group is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sikora AG, a recognized leader in measuring and control technologies. This acquisition accelerates MAAG’s innovation capabilities in machine learning, industrial IoT, and AI-driven technologies.

Great interest for 30th Fakuma

Fakuma 2026 will be an anniversary event, and it’s already arousing great interest a year and a half in advance: two thirds of all available booth floor space has already been reserved for the 30th international trade fair for plastics processing.

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Rigid polyolefins recycling market hits standstill

Fast-paced growth of high-density polyethylene and polypropylene recycling came to a halt, with capacities plateauing in 2023. This finding is highlighted in the latest report released by Plastics Recyclers Europe in collaboration with ICIS, providing detailed data on production, collection, and recycling for the EU 27+3 region. ​

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