Mergers & Acquisitions FGR enters agreement with MITO Material Solutions The move will see FGR purchase all product lines, manufacturing equipment, and intellectual property from MITO. By Rhiannon Temporal / 21 Jul 2026
Mergers & Acquisitions Covestro acquires former Vencorex sites in Thailand and the US The move expands the company’s production footprint for HDI derivatives. By Rhiannon Temporal / 21 Jul 2026
Materials The Baerlocher Group undergoes organisational restructuring The move sees the operational side of Baerlocher GmbH become an independent entity. By Rhiannon Temporal / 16 Jul 2026
Collaborations Three Jacobs & Thompson companies join Zotefoams’ approved partner network These additions will increase distribution speed and fabrication depth. By Rhiannon Temporal / 15 Jul 2026
Collaborations Dow and Univar Solutions announce long-term agreement to distribute Dow’s Decarbia low-carbon products This agreement expands customer access to low-carbon products through Univar Solutions’ global distribution network. By Rhiannon Temporal / 14 Jul 2026
Packaging Klöckner Pentaplast expand its kp Infinity portfolio The company launches its new fruit tray range for fresh fruit packaging. By Rhiannon Temporal / 14 Jul 2026
Collaborations Biesterfeld and Syensqo expand their strategic partnership Biesterfeld has now acquired new distribution rights for Syensqo’s performance product range. By Rhiannon Temporal / 14 Jul 2026
Resins INEOS Styrolution closes Illinois polystyrene production site The facility is expected to close in the fourth quarter of the year. By Rhiannon Temporal / 10 Jul 2026
Resins Westlake Corp expands its European footprint with 380,000-metric-ton PVC production facility Located in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, the facility will increase the company’s chlorovinyls manufacturing capabilities. By Rhiannon Temporal / 9 Jul 2026
Materials Evonik opens AEM application technology centre in Shanghai The facility will test high-performance DURAION membranes in real-world operating conditions. By Rhiannon Temporal / 8 Jul 2026
Materials Dow announces investment project advancements totalling $100M The investments will expand its global silicones manufacturing and innovation capabilities. By Rhiannon Temporal / 7 Jul 2026
Materials LEUNA-Polyamid files for insolvency The announcement comes only three months after the business was acquired by its new owners. By Rhiannon Temporal / 7 Jul 2026
