NEWS
Xaloy buys screw maker
Polymer processing component manufacturer Xaloy has acquired Ultimate Twin Screws (UTS), based in Ontario, Canada, and will combine its strengths with UTS’s specialised knowl- edge in twin screw design and production to form Xaloy Canada Corp. “This acquisition
reinforces our commitment to serving customers with the broadest and most innovative solutions in the industry,” said Andrew Brickman, chairman of Xaloy. “By adding twin screws to our portfolio, we strengthen our ability to partner with customers in solving their toughest processing challenges.” Xaloy said that the addition of Xaloy Canada builds on its track record of innovation, including advancements in melt delivery systems, carbide coatings, trimetallic technologies, and the Fast Lane program. �
https://xaloy.com
Borealis to expand PP compound production
Polyolefins producer Borealis is investing €100m in expanding and upgrad- ing facilities at its produc- tion site in Schwechat, Austria, where a new polypropylene (PP) com- pounding line is expected to begin operations in the second half of 2026. Designed for applications
requiring durability, heat resistance, or lightweight performance, Borealis says its advanced PP compounds are used in a wide range of industries including con- sumer products and appliances, infrastructure, and mobility. “This is our third signifi- cant investment this year, following the expansion our energy business and the increase in capacity for our recyclable, lightweight polymer foam solutions,” said Stefan Doboczky, Borealis CEO. “Over the past decade, Borealis has built strong expertise in circular solutions that meet our customers’ expectations for
IMAGE: BOREALIS
Silos at the Borealis site in Schwechat, Austria
quality. With more capacity, we can deliver more of the materials they need, helping them hit performance targets and move closer to their sustainability goals. This project transforms innova- tion into tangible solutions – bringing our We4Customers strategy to life.” Borealis has previously announced an expansion at its facility in Burghausen, Germany, producing its Daploy High Melt Strength PP. It said the increase in capacity addresses growing
global demand for recycla- ble, high-performance foam solutions. The new line is scheduled to start up in the second half of 2026 and will triple Borealis’ supply capability for fully recyclable HMS PP.
It said the expansion enables the transition to more circular and recyclable material solutions for customers in the consumer products, automotive, and building and construction industries. �
www.borealisgroup.com
Plastics sales fall in Germany in first half
Germany’s plastics processing sector declined by about 1% in the first half of 2025 according to industry body GKV. Sales of plastic packaging fell nearly 4%
compared to the same period last year, while manufacturers of other plastic prod- ucts – including technical parts – fell nearly 3%. Sales by manufacturers of plastic construction products were flat, while semi-finished products (such as film and sheet) rose by nearly 2% after “significant sales losses last year”.
4 COMPOUNDING WORLD | October 2025
“The new federal government has so far sent contradictory signals to the economy,” said Oliver Möllenstädt (pictured left), managing director of GKV. “There is a lack of concrete reforms to relieve small and medium-sized enterprises of bureaucracy and high energy costs – and to reduce non-wage labour costs.” GKV says it wants the federal government to speed up reform to provide impetus for growth. �
www.gkv.de
www.compoundingworld.com
IMAGE: GKV/BERLINBLICK JENS OCHMANN
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