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Borouge International (formerly Borealis) announces the commercial launch of FR6012, a new halogen-free flame-retardant monolayer sheathing compound for medium- to extra-high-voltage cables. The material meets ST12 fire-performance standards and offers an industry-leading balance of flame retardancy and mechanical strength, supporting energy customers to meet increasingly strict regulatory requirements in a wide range of safety-critical settings.

AkzoNobel has signed an agreement to sell Akzo Nobel Pakistan Limited to IGI Investments (Pvt.) Limited, which is part of the Packages Group, one of Pakistan’s most diversified conglomerates. The transaction is based on a total enterprise value of 16.2 billion Pakistani rupee (approximately €50 million), at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 14x

H.B. Fuller Company announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend from $0.2350 per share of common stock to $0.2450 per share of common stock, payable on May 14, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 30, 2026.
H.B. Fuller has paid quarterly cash dividends on its common stock for 58 consecutive years.

At the Feria de Zaragoza in Spain, Balkrishna Industries Ltd—the leading multinational Off-Highway tire manufacturer—will showcase its tires, engineered and designed to ensure maximum reliability in the most challenging environments. Representing BKT’s solutions will be S. José Pneus, the official distributor for the Iberian Peninsula, with whom the company enjoys a long-standing partnership that marks its 19th anniversary this year.

Lubrizol announced Best Line Oil Co. as an authorized distributor for Paratherm™ Heat Transfer Fluids and Lubrizol Industrial Fluids throughout the state of Florida. This new partnership expands Lubrizol’s distribution capabilities in the Southeast, providing customers improved access to high performance industrial fluid solutions supported by a well established regional partner.

At Chinaplas 2026, taking place from 21 to 24 April in Shanghai, the ENGEL Group places the reduction of part costs, material usage and investment in series production at the center of its trade fair presentation. The internationally operating manufacturer of injection molding solutions presents production cells that combine process steps, reduce scrap and enable stable production even with demanding materials and geometries. A total of six applications are presented in live operation, three of which are for the automotive sector.

Evonik will present its high-performance polymers and plastic additives at CHINAPLAS 2026, Asia’s largest plastics and rubber exhibition. Under the theme “WE GO BEYOND WITH plastics solutions”, Evonik will showcase its innovative achievements in sustainability, energy transition, low-altitude economy, smart manufacturing, personalized healthcare, and the circular economy.

Somerville, NJ – Tony Listro has recently joined Leistritz Extrusion as Product Manager Life Science+ business covering Pharma and Food

John Christiano, chief technologist for extrusion at Davis-Standard, has received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the Extrusion Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers.

Christiano accepted the award March 11 in Pittsburgh during the SPE annual meeting, the company announced April 2. The honor recognizes individuals for significant, lasting contributions to the development and advancement of the global extrusion industry