Extrusion International 1-2026

18 Extrusion International 1/2026 INDUSTRY NEWS Presence in Southern Europe Strengthened K.D. Feddersen Distribution is establishing a new subsid- iary in Portugal, K.D. Feddersen Unipessoal, Lda. This stra- tegic move underscores the plastics distributor's commit- ment to accelerating its European growth and expanding its market presence in Southern Europe. With the opening of the new branch, the company is pursuing its goal of creating even greater customer prox- imity in the region with optimal local services. Customers in Portugal will benefit from K.D. Feddersen Distribution's comprehensive portfolio of high-quality engineering plastics, which is now available locally. An experienced lo- cal sales team will provide the customers in Portugal with expert local advice and address the specific needs of the Portuguese market. The product portfolio of K.D. Feddersen Unipessoal, Lda includes high-quality engineering plastics from the renowned partners Celanese, Ascend, Trinseo, Teijin, Hyo- sung, Aurora, Skytech and BIO-FED, supplemented by the special application development services offered by our sis- ter company M.TEC ENGINEERING GmbH. To further strengthen logistics and delivery capabilities, K.D. Feddersen plans to set up a warehouse in the Porto metropolitan area. This will ensure faster product availabili- ty, higher service levels and flexible delivery within Portugal. This expansion marks an important milestone for the Feddersen Group and consolidates its position as a reliable partner for innovative material solutions in Europe. K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG www.kdfeddersen.com Pedro Aires, Country Manager Portugal (left) and Dr. Stephan Schnell (right), Managing Director look forward to a successful collaboration Acquisition The Bruckner Group continues to pursue its growth strategy with the acquisition of the Hennecke GROUP, which will expand the company’s global portfolio to include key technologies for machines, plants, and systems used in the processing of polyurethane (PUR). These tech - nologies are the perfect complement to the existing range of services and products and will provide access to new markets. As a global market leader with expertise in the field of re - active plastics, Hennecke brings addi- tional material-based, high-tech solu- tions to the Group. This technology is suitable for use in many industries like construction, furniture, and refrigera- tion and creates new diversification potential. The agreement between the Bruckner Group and a fund advised by Capvis AG, Switzerland, as the ma- jority owner of the Hennecke GROUP, was concluded on December 3, 2025. Hennecke has an international net- work of sites in Germany, Italy, the US, and China, an industry-leading prod- uct portfolio of global, innovative sys- tems and technologies with extraor- dinary economic and environmental benefits, and an excellent reputation in the plastics industry – especially out- side of the packaging sector. This will ultimately allow the Bruckner Group to tap into new product segments and reinforce its global base of expertise. Bruckner Group SE www.brueckner.com Dr. Axel von Wiedersperg, CEO of the Brückner Group: “With Hennecke, we’ve gained a highly specialized addition to our portfolio. Acquiring another market leader in technology enhances the Bruckner Group’s product range in a sensible way and provides Hennecke with access to innovation power and a global presence.” Thomas Wildt, CEO oft he Hennecke Group: “The merger will not only result in bundled technological expertise and a global market presence, but also allow us to form the basis for expanding our position in the international PUR market. This step represents a natural progression of our Hennecke Business System and the FOCUS2030 strategy for sustainable growth. Working with the Bruckner Group, we’ll be able to capitalize on innovation and growth potential much faster in the future.”