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New Tosaf masterbatch facility ready to open in Poland
Tosaf, the Israeli developer and producer of additive masterbatches, compounds, and colour solutions, is establishing a new production site in Olkusz, Poland. It is set to become operational in the second quarter of 2026. The 5,500m² facility, with an initial
production capacity of 3,000 tonnes/ yr, will support Tosaf’s growing portfolio of masterbatch solutions across a wide range of polymers and applications. It is strategically posi- tioned in Olkusz to support efficient supply across Poland, Ukraine, and the broader Eastern European region. “This investment is about getting closer to our customers, not just geographically, but operationally,” said Iryna Maydych, Managing Director of Tosaf Polska Color. Combining local
The plant in Olkusz is set to become operational in the current quarter
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production with Tosaf’s global exper- tise enables faster response, closer collaboration and alignment with customers’ day-to-day needs. In addition to production, the facility will include an advanced laboratory, enabling fast colour matching, application-oriented
CMG holds open house Processing solution provider
CMG held an Open House event at its headquarters in Budrio, Italy, in March, where two days of discus- sion, technical insights, and networking, brought together partners and industry professionals from around the world. The company said activities focused on transforming granulation from a simple process to a true competitive advan- tage. Also presented were market trends, regulatory developments, and new technological solutions, including the company’s new EV 92-220 granulator from the Evolution series. �
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product development, and consistent product quality in line with Tosaf’s global standards. Serving as a regional hub for masterbatch development and innovation, the new site will enable faster response times and more bespoke support across the region. �
www.tosaf.com
Xaloy takes over Maxi Melt
Xaloy has acquired Maxi Melt, an Italy-based supplier of plasticising components for extrusion and injection moulding applications, which it said will expand its capabilities and strengthen its position with customers through an enhanced combination of engineering, materials know-how, and
application expertise. “This is an important step,”
said Renzo Cavazza, Manag- ing Director of Maxi Melt. “Xaloy brings scale, technical resources, and manufactur- ing capability that will enhance what we are able to offer. We will continue to operate with the same focus on our customers while expanding our capabilities.”
Maxi Melt will operate under its existing brand, maintaining its team, customer relationships, and operating approach. The combined organisation will focus on leveraging com- plementary strengths to expand capabilities and support long-term growth. �
https://xaloy.com �
www.maximelt.com
Aimplas revenue aiming high
Aimplas, the Plastics Technol- ogy Centre, closed 2025 with total revenues of €26.7m, representing a growth of more than 10% in the year of its 35th anniversary. During that time it
worked with more than COMPOUNDING WORLD | May 2026
3,500 client companies and 900 member companies to generate a total return of €87.5m and create savings of €770,000 thanks to membership benefits. R&D&I activity accounted for 70% of the revenue, with
653 partner companies participating in this activity and 34% of the projects hav- ing an international scope. Aimplas said its purpose is to bring innovation closer to SMEs. �
http://aimplas.es
www.compoundingworld.com
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