https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/top-management-and-companies-137 · 27.07.2026

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Joe Read appointed new Managing Director of Biesterfeld in the UK and Ireland

Biesterfeld has appointed Joe Read as Managing Director in the United Kingdom and Ireland, effective 1 March 2026. He will succeed Guy Payne, who will assume the role of long-term advisor.

2026-02-17 polymer industry

Coveris sells Paper Packaging Division to Kingswood fund

Coveris has signed an agreement to sell its Paper Packaging Division, comprising label and board activities, to US private equity fund Kingswood Capital Management. After completion of the transaction, the company will focus on flexible packaging in the EMEA region.

2026-02-13 packaging industry

Barmag solutions for efficient DTY fancy yarn production

The growing demand for fancy yarns with differentiated structures is increasing producers’ requirements in terms of precision, reproducibility and energy efficiency. Barmag presents modular DTY solutions and the atmos.io system, focused on stable yarn quality in the premium segment.

2026-02-13 machine industry

Chimei in the renewable plastics supply chain for Sony

Chimei Corporation has joined the global renewable plastics supply chain for Sony’s high-performance audio-visual products, supplying polycarbonate produced using a certified mass balance model.

2026-02-12 polycarbonate (PC)

Südpack achieves Gold rating in the latest EcoVadis ranking

Südpack has improved its EcoVadis rating to 85 out of 100 points, placing the film manufacturer among the top 5% of companies worldwide and earning a Gold distinction. The score reflects the company’s progress in environmental, social and ethical management as well as in sustainable procurement.

2026-02-11 packaging industry

Jonas Borgsten to lead global engineered polymers business at Biesterfeld

Biesterfeld Group has appointed Jonas Borgsten as Global Business Director for the Engineered Polymers business unit, effective March 1, 2026. He succeeds Martin Rathke, who is leaving the company after more than 18 years.

2026-02-09 top management and companies

SKZ trains continuing education mentors for the plastics industry

SKZ and f-bb are launching the three-year WBMplusK project to train 35 continuing education mentors for companies in the plastics industry, who will conduct around 600 mentoring sessions in total.

2026-02-09 polymer industry

EREMA and Lindner Washtech establish EREMA India subsidiary

EREMA and Lindner Washtech have established the joint sales and service company EREMA India in order to meet the growing demand for integrated mechanical recycling solutions in India's rapidly developing plastics processing sector.

2026-02-09 recycling

BOY Switzerland reviews its participation in Swiss Plastics Expo 2026

BOY Switzerland GmbH considers its participation in Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 a success. The company presented two injection moulding machines, the BOY 35 Electric and the BOY XS E for micro injection moulding, focusing on compact and energy-efficient solutions.

2026-02-06 fairs