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OQ's Ladayn program draws global investors, targets Europe

OQ's Ladayn program draws global investors, targets Europe

OQ's Ladayn program in Oman has signed 26 investment agreements exceeding USD 220 million in two years, with nine companies scheduled to start production in 2025. The integrated polymer-to-product ecosystem targets high-value applications relevant to European converters.

Sidel opens Lagos office for the West African market

Sidel opens Lagos office for the West African market

Sidel has opened an office in Lagos that will serve as a regional hub for project management, engineering and service for customers in West Africa. The aim is to support the development of sustainable packaging and strengthen the company’s presence in the region.

EREMA Group partners with Australian technology pioneer BlockTexx

EREMA Group partners with Australian technology pioneer BlockTexx

EREMA announced a strategic investment in Australian company BlockTexx to advance textile-to-textile recycling. The partnership combines chemical separation and thermomechanical processing to return polyester from blended textiles to apparel production at industrial scale.

NYCOA starts third reactor for specialty nylons in Manchester

NYCOA starts third reactor for specialty nylons in Manchester

Nylon Corporation of America has started up a third polymerization reactor for specialty nylons at its Manchester, New Hampshire site. The line is expected to double capacity for long-chain nylons and copolymers and precedes a fourth reactor slated for late 2026.

Gabriel-Chemie completes expansion of Hungarian site

Gabriel-Chemie completes expansion of Hungarian site

Gabriel-Chemie Group has opened an expanded production facility in Nyíregyháza, Hungary, following an investment of approximately €6.5 million. The project increases capacity, modernises infrastructure and adds energy-efficient systems, including a planned 250 kWp photovoltaic installation.

ENGEL Polska opens expanded Warsaw headquarters

ENGEL Polska opens expanded Warsaw headquarters

ENGEL Polska inaugurated its expanded Warsaw headquarters, adding capacity for training, technical support and automation. The Technology Centre now showcases the full ENGEL and Wintec portfolio with integrated robotics.

Polykemi plans 50% US capacity increase by 2027

Polykemi plans 50% US capacity increase by 2027

Polykemi is accelerating its North American expansion, adding sales and support staff while preparing a third extruder in the US that would lift output by about 50 percent by 2027. The plan follows steady demand for customized plastic compounds and early traction in automotive and construction.

New Targi Kielce exhibition hall to be completed summer 2026

New Targi Kielce exhibition hall to be completed summer 2026

Targi Kielce is building a new exhibition hall with 15,500 m2 of floor area and 15 m height. The shell is to be ready before winter; the approx. PLN 100 million project is scheduled for completion in summer 2026, with first use during MSPO in September 2026.

Heidelberg’s Speedmaster CX 104 passes 950 installs worldwide

Heidelberg’s Speedmaster CX 104 passes 950 installs worldwide

Heidelberg’s Speedmaster CX 104 has surpassed 950 installations since its 2021 debut, with over 6,100 printing, coating and drying units delivered. Case studies from three regions highlight productivity gains, while a new web configurator supports tailored setups.