Change in the position of CEO at Hasco
As of 1 January 2026, Markus Büngers has taken over the position of CEO of Hasco Hasenclever GmbH + Co. KG, succeeding Christoph Ehrlich and continuing the company’s strategic direction.
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New CEO and expanded management structure at Arburg
On 12 January 2026, Dr Volker Nilles took up the position as Chief Executive Officer of Arburg, joining the six-member top management team of the machine manufacturer based in Lossburg.
Kevin Green appointed President of Netstal Americas
Netstal has appointed Kevin Green as President of Netstal Americas and Managing Director of Netstal Inc. The new executive will be responsible for the development of Netstal’s subsidiaries in the Americas.
SKZ expands training activities in Austria in cooperation with BZL
The SKZ center has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with the Lenzing Education Center (BZL) for plastics technology training on the Austrian market. Selected SKZ courses will be available in classroom and online formats.
Management changes at SKZ strengthen governance structure
From January 1, 2026, a new management structure will apply at SKZ – Plastics Center. Key positions have been taken over by long-standing managers from within the organization.
German DOMO Chemicals subsidiaries file for insolvency
Three German companies of the DOMO Group have filed for insolvency. The preliminary insolvency administrator is maintaining operations and assessing restructuring options.
Rob Ingram appointed new President of Plastics Europe
Rob Ingram appointed new President of Plastics Europe
The Polimery Police project before an arbitral tribunal – claims of up to EUR 2.98 billion
Grupa Azoty Polyolefins has filed a claim with the Vienna International Arbitral Centre against Hyundai Engineering concerning the implementation of the Polimery Police project. The company estimates the value of the claims at up to EUR 2.98 billion.
Brenntag acquires UK-based distribution group Airedale
Brenntag acquires UK-based distribution group Airedale
SACMI acquires majority stake in Groupe Emballage Technologies
SACMI acquires a 65% stake in the French Groupe Emballage Technologies, strengthening its position in the food packaging sector and its presence in the French and other markets.
Wittmann doubles capacity in Kunshan and starts molding machine production
The Wittmann Group has opened its expanded plant in Kunshan, where, in addition to robots and auxiliaries, it will locally produce all-electric EcoPrimus 100 injection molding machines for the Chinese and Asian markets.
New vice president of the management board of Grupa Azoty
The Supervisory Board of Grupa Azoty has appointed Mirosław Ptasiński as vice president of the company’s management board as of 16 December 2025. At the same time, the six-member composition of the 13th term management board was confirmed.
