NEWS Evertis adds PET


in Mexico Evertis Mexico is expand- ing the capacity of flexible PET film at its Monterrey facility. The company will install a new coextrusion cast film production line, adding more than 9,600 tonnes/year of production capacity for ultra-thin flexible PET films. This will lift the site’s total manufac- turing capacity above 44,000 tonnes/year. Evertis said that the investment “strengthens our ability to deliver high-performance packaging solutions” that will incorporate recycled content. “Together with our new manufacturing facility in South Carolina, USA, this investment reinforces our long-term commitment to serving customers across North America with innovative, sustainable PET packaging solutions,” said the company. �www.evertis.com


Canada bagmaker Polyethics sets up in US


Canada-based plastic bag manufacturer Polyethics Industries will establish its first US manufacturing location in Antwerp, Ohio. The company will invest


more than US$41 million – and plans to hire 250 people over the next few years. Before opening the Antwerp facility, its only presence in the US was brokering, selling and buying plastic for recycling. “We are bringing our


experience to Antwerp, closer to the customers we serve,” said Derek Rynard, CEO of Polyethics Indus-


tries. “The support from this community has been remarkable, and I look forward to building a workplace that people here are proud to join.” Rynard said growing demand from US customers created an opportunity to establish domestic manufac- turing – with the Antwerp investment allowing Polyeth- ics to serve the market directly while creating a foundation for future growth and local employment. “This will improve our


responsiveness, strengthen control over production and


Tioxide restarts TiO2


Tioxide Materials says it has made further progress in restoring its titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment plant in the UK to full capacity. The site now manufac-


tures all Tioxide and Deltio pigment grades. In addition, more


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employees have been recruited – including some former Greatham site staff. Tioxide announced that pigment production at its Greatham facility had resumed on the 18 August 2026, following the acquisi- tion of the site and its


delivery schedules and provide room to expand our manufacturing capabilities,” said Rynard.


Set up in 1991, Polyethics


produces a variety of products including house- hold trash bags, heavy-duty contractor bags and agricul- tural mulch film. Its business combines film production, bag converting, recycling and quality testing. The company received a JobsOhio Revitalization Grant to support upgrades to the existing 155,000 sq-ft facility. � https://polyethics.com


in UK


associated assets by LB Group in April this year. At the same time, work work is continuing towards the restart of the site’s second production line – which is due to come onstream in early 2027. � www.tioxide.com


HexaLumina – a public artwork by Anaisa Franco in Dallas, USA – combines organic photovoltaic cells with transparent pink solid polycarbonate sheet from Exolon. Hexagonal stainless-steel elements incorporate organic solar cells and coloured, 6mm Exolon UV solid polycarbonate sheets. UV protection on both sides enhances their resistance to long- term environmental exposure, helping them retain their colour and gloss over time – which is critical for a permanent outdoor installation. “The polycarbonate sheets play an important role in the technical implementation and artistic vision of HexaLumina,” said Franco. The solar cells harvest energy from sunlight during the


day, which is then used to illuminate HexaLumina after dark. �www.exolongroup.com


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IMAGE: ANAISA FRANCO


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