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Sirmax marks 20 years in Poland

July 14, 2026 - The Kutno facility was the Italian thermoplastic compound producer’s first plant outside the country.

Reducing scrap with onboard AI

June 5, 2026 - Aria uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to make injection molding processes more stable, efficient and repeatable.

Sirmax sets up Family Council to steer continuity

March 13, 2026 - The new body is intended to safeguard long-term cohesion between ownership and management while leaving operational responsibilities with the Board.

Pavin of Sirmax recognized for industrial merit

June 6, 2025 - The Italian entrepreneur has been awarded the honorary title of Cavaliere del Lavoro by President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella.

Sirmax steps up in E/E

May 12, 2025 - New Electrical & Electronics division and €3 million investment to expand in high-performance polymer applications across Italy and India.

Biodegradable mulching films tested in open fields

April 16, 2025 - Sirmax joins a University of Turin research project to assess the effectiveness and environmental performance of biodegradable agricultural films.

Sirmax reports growth and invests in India

February 25, 2025 - The Italian compounder has completed the revamping of its Indian plant in Palwal. Positive financial results were reported for the 2024 fiscal year.

Sirmax earns Great Place to Work certification again

January 24, 2025 - The Italian compounder has been recognized for the second time as one of the best workplaces across all its facilities in Italy.

LAST NEWS

Six priorities for circular plastics

September 8, 2026 - The industry is renewing calls for the European Commission to take action on competitiveness, recycling, energy, controls and investment in the sector.

Sphere boosts flexible packaging

September 8, 2026 - The French group has acquired domestic company Polyex, a specialist in polyethylene film extrusion and industrial packaging.

Röchling expands sheet business in Spain

September 8, 2026 - For the German group, this is its second acquisition in the sheet segment in just a few months.

Plastiflex invests in Italian healthcare

September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.

Syensqo doubles compounding capacity in India

September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.

PLA recycling closes the loop

September 4, 2026 - ReBioCycle has demonstrated at pilot scale that PLA can be sorted from mixed plastic waste and chemically recycled back into virgin-quality material.

MOST POPULAR

Syensqo doubles compounding capacity in India

September 4, 2026 - A new line at Panoli for PPS-, PEEK-, PPA- and PARA-based engineering polymers will mainly target the automotive sector.

Plastiflex invests in Italian healthcare

September 4, 2026 - Belgian manufacturer has acquired Mirandola-based Sidam, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices for fluid management.

PLA recycling closes the loop

September 4, 2026 - ReBioCycle has demonstrated at pilot scale that PLA can be sorted from mixed plastic waste and chemically recycled back into virgin-quality material.

More recycled compounds for automotive

September 1, 2026 - Polyblend will upgrade a compounding line in Germany, with production due to start by the end of 2027.

Mutares buys Magna roof unit

September 3, 2026 - Car Top Systems becomes an independent automotive supplier with operations in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

EVENTS

Friedrichshafen Oct. 12–16, 2026

Plastics fair Fakuma confirms Friedrichshafen

With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.