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Songwon plans new plant in Saudi Arabia
Stabilisers group Songwon is establishing a new, wholly-owned production facility for One Pack Systems (OPS) in Saudi Arabia (KSA), underlining a strategy to strengthen its position in the polyolefin industry and deliver high-quality, locally manufactured OPS products to KSA customers with shorter lead times. Due for completion in
2028, the facility will produce a range of Song- nox OPS, which are
high-performance additive blends to support efficient polyolefin resin production. By expanding local capacity and improving supply chain flexibility, the plant will allow the organisa- tion to better serve the
One Pack Systems for polyolefins combine additives in pre-dispersed pellets
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German compounder Pentac Polymer has acquired StanPlast, a plastics recycling company based in Traismauer, Austria.
https://pentac.de
fast-growing polyolefin market across the Middle East, said Songwon. “The new strategically-lo-
cated facility will comple- ment our existing produc- tion network and enhance our ability to serve KSA customers effectively,” said Christian Miglioli, Country Manager UAE & Leader
Sales Polymer Stabilisers – Middle East, Africa & India. He said that by providing customers with greater access to Songnox OPS range, the KSA plant will open new opportunities for Songwon to meet evolving market needs and to deliver real value to its customers. �
www.songwon.com
Borealis XLPE boost in cables market
Borealis has announced two investments in cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) production at its site in Stenungsund, Sweden. This will significantly increase capacity for insulation materials used in medium,
high and extra-high voltage power cables. The first project is the construction of a new production unit for insula- tion grades used in medi- um-voltage power distribu- tion cables, while the
second adds capacity for advanced XLPE grades used in high and extra-high voltage AC and DC cable systems. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2026. �
www.borealisgroup.com
Closed Loop Partners has loaned GreenMantra Technologies over $10m from its Closed Loop Infrastructure Group. The investment will be used to increase processing at its facility in Brantford, Canada, where it produces waxes and additives from recycled PE and PP.
www.closedlooppartners.com
https://greenmantra.com
Syensqo has announced that Ilham Kadri will step down as its CEO, effective 1 January 2026, and be succeeded by Mike Radossich, current Presi- dent of Syensqo’s Perfor- mance & Care and Other Solutions segments.
www.syensqo.com
Dow has launched Dowsil 5-1050 Polymer Processing Aid (PPA), designed to address the growing demand for film packaging manufactured with PFAS- free PPAs.
https://corporate.dow.com
Xenia enhances impact performance
Xenia Materials is introducing ST Upgrade, a new technology designed to enhance the impact resistance of its fibre reinforced materials which can be applied across a defined range of its formulations. The company said ST Upgrade delivers a ‘remarkable’ increase in impact resistance, achieving an
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average improvement of 60% compared with original formulations while simultaneously enhancing flexibility and elastic behaviour, with elongation at break increased by an average of 40%. ST Upgrade can be applied to any polymer base, offering maximum design freedom and delivering
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tailored solutions for the most de- manding applications. These could range across the aerospace and motor- sport sectors, where lightweight and high-stiffness components are essen- tial, to consumer goods requiring structural reliability, such as ski boots and other winter sports applications. �
https://xeniamaterials.com
www.compoundingworld.com
IMAGE: SONGWON
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