Jürgen Rietschle takes on a new role at Biesterfeld
Jürgen Rietschle has been appointed Business Manager Polymer Additives at the Biesterfeld Group. He will take up the role on August 1, 2026, succeeding Michael Pilz, who is retiring.
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10 years of Gabriel-Chemie Italia: a decade of passion, commitment & progress
Gabriel-Chemie is celebrating 10 years of Gabriel-Chemie Italia as part of the Group. During this period, the Italian site in Fara Gera d’Adda has strengthened the company’s position in Southern Europe and in the flame retardants segment.
Neumag BCF tests PET recycling in a carpet-to-carpet system
Barmag, in cooperation with industrial and research partners, evaluated the use of 100% recycled PET carpet material for BCF yarn production. The trials confirmed that the material can be fed back into the spinning process without the addition of virgin polymer.
GreenDot acquires Anviplas Spain and strengthens LDPE recycling
GreenDot is expanding its European plastics recycling platform with the Anviplas Spain plant in Navarcles, Catalonia. The move increases LDPE recycling capacity and the availability of high-quality recyclates for European converters and brand owners.
Strong interest in Boy at Kuteno 2026
Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG has summarised its participation at Kuteno 2026 in Bad Salzuflen. The company's stand drew particular interest for the Boy XS E and Boy 35 Electric injection moulding machines demonstrated live in operation.
Boy after Plast Milano 2026
Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG and ST.A.TE Technologies S.r.l. sum up their participation in Plast Milano 2026. Three energy-efficient injection moulding machines were presented at the stand and attracted interest from international visitors.
3DPlastLab closes its first edition during Plast 2026
The first edition of 3DPlastLab, an area dedicated to innovation in additive manufacturing within Plast 2026, brought together researchers, designers, universities, start-ups and companies from multiple countries. The presentations focused on materials, their functionality and industrial applications.
Envalior at Polymer Forum 2026 on innovation and circularity
At the 12th Polymer Forum, Envalior will present two talks focused on materials that support the development of durable, high-performance and more circular components. The presentations will address innovation in a VUCA environment and sustainable engineering materials.
Emirates Biotech to showcase Embio PLA in Riyadh
Emirates Biotech will present Embio PLA biopolymers at Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2026 in Riyadh. The event will also mark the official introduction of this portfolio to the Saudi market.
Chinaplas 2026 ends with record attendance
Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai brought together 350,189 professional visitors and 5,104 exhibitors from 45 countries and regions. The event focused on the circular economy, digitalisation, innovative materials and advanced technologies from China.
Plast 2026 confirmed its position as a key industry event
The anniversary edition of Plast 2026 in Milan brought together more than 1,000 exhibitors from 45 countries and featured an extensive conference programme. The event reflected the sector’s current condition and the main directions in technology, recycling and digitalisation.
SKZ expands services in the elastomers field
Kunststoff-Zentrum SKZ is expanding its service portfolio related to elastomers. The scope of support includes material analysis, formulation development, and the assessment of sustainable alternatives for demanding applications.