Robert Kaiser promoted at SI Group
SI Group has announced the promotion of Robert Kaiser to the position of senior vice president, strategic marketing. He will also join the company’s Executive Leadership Team.
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Igus advances energy supply for cleanrooms
Igus is introducing the C6 cable carrier for cleanrooms with the e-spin guiding system. Certified by Fraunhofer IPA to ISO Class 1, the solution is intended to enable the transmission of energy and data over distances of up to 30 metres while limiting particle emissions.
RadiciGroup included in Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026 ranking
RadiciGroup has been included in the "Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026" ranking, prepared by the Financial Times and Statista. The list covers companies that have demonstrated significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Highsun AKRO launches compounding plant in Fuzhou
Highsun AKRO has officially started operations at its Fuzhou plant with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes. The facility will produce modified engineering plastics based on ICX technology and complement the company’s operations in Changzhou.
Elix Polymers publishes its 2025 sustainability report
Elix Polymers has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, summarising the implementation of its 2020–2025 Action Plan and setting a new stage for its ESG strategy. The company points to, among other things, a reduction in product carbon footprint, lower water consumption and the further development of circular solutions.
Conference programme for AMI Compounding & Recycling Expo
AMI has published the conference programme accompanying Compounding & Recycling Expo, which will take place on 23-24 September 2026 in Frankfurt. The two-day agenda includes presentations focused on recycling and compounding.
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.
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.