April 22, 2026 - The acquisition in Spain broadens Global Polymer Solutions’ capabilities in heat stabilisers, masterbatches and specialty compounds.
April 17, 2026 - A new facility in Poland will support regional supply of colour and additive masterbatches.
April 7, 2026 - Certification covers the production and supply of colour and additive concentrates for healthcare devices.
April 7, 2026 - REACH, design for recycling and supply-chain pressures are among the key topics on the agenda.
November 26, 2025 - Delta Tecnic moves to acquire Polytechs, reinforcing its footprint across Spain, Italy, Mexico and now France.
October 17, 2025 - Facility upgrade in Nyíregyháza increases capacity, sustainability, and operational space with €6.5 million investment.
May 14, 2025 - The deal includes Ultrabatch, Masterbatch and Eurocolor, all controlled by Koinos Capital through holding company Impact Formulators Group.
December 18, 2024 - Third addition to Koinos Capital's masterbatch group in Italy after Ultrabatch and Masterbatch.
September 5, 2024 - Nicola Strazzeri appointed CEO of Impact Formulators Group, born last year from the merger of two Italian firms: Ultrabatch and Masterbatch.
July 15, 2026 - Higher prices and volumes drove second-quarter growth, prompting the chemicals group to raise its 2026 EBITDA forecast.
July 15, 2026 - Hera Group has signed an agreement to acquire a plant from Kronos Polymer for sorting, grinding and washing polyethylene waste.
July 15, 2026 - As set out in the protocol signed last year at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, the Versalis unit will be placed in preserved state.
July 14, 2026 - The British group is shutting down its European chemical recycling operations amid weak demand and regulatory uncertainty.
July 14, 2026 - The acquisition will combine complementary manufacturing, distribution and application capabilities in mobile and industrial hydraulics.
July 10, 2026 - DePoly has inaugurated a demonstration plant for the depolymerisation of polyester waste at CIMO in Monthey, ahead of a planned move to industrial scale.
November 22, 2024 - The polyurethane equipment manufacturer acquires a majority stake in Linden Polyurethane.
February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.
September 24, 2025 - Negotiations launched with a potential buyer; closing of the transaction expected in mid-2026 if successful.
December 17, 2025 - A private equity vehicle backed by Vórtx Capital and IG4 Capital will take over Novonor’s stake and share control of the petrochemical group with Petrobras.
January 21, 2026 - The European PVC producer has filed for insolvency for its plants in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and Runcorn, United Kingdom.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
