Italy
masterbatches

Asúa deal expands Delta Tecnic’s additives footprint

April 22, 2026 - The acquisition in Spain broadens Global Polymer Solutions’ capabilities in heat stabilisers, masterbatches and specialty compounds.

Tosaf strengthens Central European presence

April 17, 2026 - A new facility in Poland will support regional supply of colour and additive masterbatches.

Ampacet gains ISO 13485 for medical masterbatches

April 7, 2026 - Certification covers the production and supply of colour and additive concentrates for healthcare devices.

Brussels to host EuMBC annual conference

April 7, 2026 - REACH, design for recycling and supply-chain pressures are among the key topics on the agenda.

Masterbatch group grows

November 26, 2025 - Delta Tecnic moves to acquire Polytechs, reinforcing its footprint across Spain, Italy, Mexico and now France.

Gabriel-Chemie boosts masterbatch capacity in Hungary

October 17, 2025 - Facility upgrade in Nyíregyháza increases capacity, sustainability, and operational space with €6.5 million investment.

Koinos sells Italian masterbatch group to Spain’s Delta Tecnic

May 14, 2025 - The deal includes Ultrabatch, Masterbatch and Eurocolor, all controlled by Koinos Capital through holding company Impact Formulators Group.

Eurocolor joins Impact Formulators Group

December 18, 2024 - Third addition to Koinos Capital's masterbatch group in Italy after Ultrabatch and Masterbatch.

New leadership for the Italian masterbatches hub

September 5, 2024 - Nicola Strazzeri appointed CEO of Impact Formulators Group, born last year from the merger of two Italian firms: Ultrabatch and Masterbatch.

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.