NEWS
Arkema sells additives assets to Praana
IMAGE: ARKEMA Arkema’s Vlissingen production facility in the Netherlands
Arkema has announced a proposed divestment to Indian group Praana of some of its plastics additives businesses. The sale concerns impact modifiers and processing aids – additives used in the manufacture of PVC profiles, pipes and packaging as well as ETPs – which covers the scope for Methyl Meth- acrylate Butadiene Styrene (MBS) copolymers as well as the European and Asian scope for acrylic copolymers
(AIMPA). These activities, part of Arkema’s Coating Solutions segment, gener- ated sales of €44m in 2024. The transaction entails the divestment of the Vlissingen production facility in the Netherlands, but allows Arkema to keep within its scope its Mobile plant in the US as well as the entirety of its American AIMPA busi- nesses. Arkema said it will continue to manage its portfolio and refocus on higher value-added activities
in Specialty Materials. The acquiring group
Praana produces specialty chemicals and composite materials through Sterling Specialty Chemicals, Galata Chemicals, Artek Surfin Chemicals, and 3B Fibre- glass, serving construction, textile, automotive, cleaning, and personal care industries. The proposed divestment
is expected to be finalised in the first quarter. �
www.arkema.com �
www.praana.com
New Feddersen Group facility
Feddersen Group is building a new Competence Centre at Bredasten, Värnamo, Sweden. The new facility will be twice the size of the current one and be designed as an open arena for demonstrations, test
runs, training, and develop- ment projects. The investment is in line with the group’s long-term strategy to strengthen profitability in the plastics and recycling industries. When the centre opens in
December 2026, KD Feddersen Plastics Machin- ery, KD Feddersen Distribu- tion, and KD Feddersen Norden Holding, will all move into the new premises- for an integrated approach. �
https://feddersen.group
Envalior ends GF operation
Envalior is to cease glass fibre activities at its site in Kallo, Belgium, by the end of 2026. The group said that despite extensive scenario analyses, intensive cost reduction measures, and other improvement initiatives, operations in Kallo have faced severe challenges for many years. The main causes include high energy, raw material, and labour costs, declining demand in key markets, and significant pressure
from low-cost imports. Envalior said that
market conditions have deteriorated to the point where it is producing glass fibre in Kallo at a cost that exceeds the purchase price, making the activity no longer viable. The closure applies solely to glass fibre production at the Kallo site and would only affect the production of chopped strands. Milled fibres will remain part of Envalior’s portfolio. Production will continue during a consultation process with employee representatives. �
www.envalior.com
Farrel Pomini in pyrolysis technology move
Farrel Pomini, a member of HF Mixing Group, has acquired majority owner- ship of WF Recycle-Tech, increasing its stake from a minority ownership position established in 2021. WF Recycle-Tech, headquartered in
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the UK, pioneered a proprietary, patented pyrolysis system for recycling end-of-life tyres utilising the Farrel Continuous Mixer (FCM), with products including carbon black and oil. Paul Lloyd, President of Farrel Corp,
COMPOUNDING WORLD | January/February 2026
said the transaction represents an important step towards further commercialisation of the pyrolysis system. �
www.farrel-pomini.com �
www.wfrecycle-tech.com
www.compoundingworld.com
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