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Three anniversaries of Milar and the Biesterfeld Group in 2026

Three anniversaries of Milar and the Biesterfeld Group in 2026

The year 2026 brings three important anniversaries for Milar and the Biesterfeld Group: 35 years of Milar's operations, 30 years of Biesterfeld's presence in Poland, and 120 years of the Biesterfeld Group's operations. It is an opportunity to review the development of both companies and their cooperation with industry.

Artur Metzler becomes new managing director of Arburg Poland

Artur Metzler becomes new managing director of Arburg Poland

From 1 June 2026, Artur Metzler will assume the role of Managing Director of Arburg Polska. Having been with the company since 2005, the sales and service expert is expected to continue the company’s development in the Polish market for injection moulding machines and automation solutions.

Amcor launches a 38 mm handle for PET containers

Amcor launches a 38 mm handle for PET containers

Amcor has expanded its offering for the beverage market with a 38 mm handle for PET containers. The solution is intended for packaging up to 10 litres for water and other non-carbonated beverages.

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.

Jacek Podgórski joins the management board of Grupa Azoty

Jacek Podgórski joins the management board of Grupa Azoty

The Supervisory Board of Grupa Azoty S.A. has appointed Jacek Podgórski as vice president of the company's management board. The change takes effect on 5 May 2026 and completes the composition of the 13th-term management board.

Krones increases order intake in the first quarter of 2026

Krones increases order intake in the first quarter of 2026

Krones started 2026 with a 5.3% increase in order intake to EUR 1.512 billion and confirmed its full-year financial targets. The company maintained an improved EBITDA margin despite lower reported revenue due to currency translation effects.

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.

Lone Star to acquire DOMO's Engineered Materials business

Lone Star to acquire DOMO's Engineered Materials business

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.