Polytives GmbH has entered into a distribution partnership with Canadian company Simcoe Plastics Ltd. The cooperation is intended to provide direct access to polymer additives in the Canadian market and serve as a basis for further expansion in North America.
DOMO Chemicals announced an agreed acquisition of its Engineered Materials business by an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XII. The transaction covers manufacturing sites, support functions, sales activities and the intellectual property portfolio, including the Technyl brand.
Chinaplas 2026 ended on April 24, attracting 350,189 visitors over four days. The organizers reported a 24.53% attendance increase versus the 2025 edition in Shenzhen, including 86,440 overseas visitors and guests from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
PolyComp GmbH from Norderstedt has invested in Feddem’s Fed 26 Mts laboratory extruder. The unit is intended to support small batches, development samples and special formulations, with the option of transferring results to production scale.
Evonik has opened an Asia-based research and innovation hub focused on polyamide solutions for sports and consumer goods. The facility is intended to support application development, material testing, and a shorter path from concept to production.
Syensqo has signed a new long-term supply agreement with Avio for composite materials and adhesive solutions for space applications. The agreement covers, among others, Vega-C launch systems and low Earth orbit missions.
Barmag Huitong (Yangzhou) Engineering has commissioned the first continuous polymerization (CP) PA6 plant in China’s Zhejiang province. The plant produces 20 t/day of polyamide 6 with reduced energy consumption, and the material is used for direct spinning of filament yarn.
At Plast 2026 in Fiera Milano (9–12 June), the 3D Plast area will be transformed into 3DPlastLab, a format featuring a continuous programme of talks and presentations focused on additive manufacturing. The organisers announce four thematic areas and awards for the most innovative projects.
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has been appointed by Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe as a leading distribution partner for PE and PP across multiple European regions. The agreement expands the existing cooperation between the two companies, developed among others through Distrupol.
At the 30th edition of Fakuma, organiser P. E. Schall, together with the trade fair advisory board and PlasticsEurope Germany, will again host Career Friday, scheduled for 16 October 2026. The event is aimed at pupils, students and early-career professionals in the plastics sector.
Asúa Products has joined Global Polymer Solutions, strengthening the Group’s capabilities in PVC additives and stabilisers. The integration is intended to support technical development and continued international expansion.
Chinaplas 2026 will take place in Shanghai on April 21–24. The event is expected to bring together more than 5,000 exhibitors and will focus on the circular economy, digitalization, innovative materials, and advanced technologies developed in China.
