Extrusion International 5-2026

17 Extrusion International 5/2026 Hosokawa Solids Solutions GmbH’s storage, conveying, weighing, and dosing technologies. A large proportion of the workforce in Schwabmünchen will be given the opportunity to continue their professional careers within the Hosokawa Group at the Augsburg site. For the remaining employees, individual solutions will be developed that take their personal and professional cir- cumstances into account. The Spanish subsidiary Hosokawa Solids S.L. is not affected by these changes, and the Hoso- kawa Solids brand will continue to exist. Hosokawa Alpine AG www.hosokawa-alpine.com hoch5.com Quality is our Priority CCA develops high-performance calibration sleeves for plastic pipe extrusion: – from Ø 12mm up to Ø 2.400mm pipe outside diameter – precisely matched to the production requirements of our international customers Rely on quality „Made in Germany“ – celebrating 20 years in 2025. www.ccagmbh.de Distribution Mandate Expanded Milar, part of the Biesterfeld Group, one of the inter- nationally leading distribution and service companies in the eld of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and in - gredients, has expanded its distribution mandate for the MOLYKOTE® specialty lubricants portfolio from DuPont in Poland. Effective 1 August 2026, the distribution business for the MOLYKOTE® portfolio in Poland will be consolidat- ed under Milar. Customers will bene t from a streamlined distribution structure with Milar serving as their dedicated point of contact for the complete MOLYKOTE® portfolio. The MOLYKOTE® portfolio comprises a comprehensive range of specialty lubricants, including anti-friction coat- ings, compounds, dispersions, greases, oils & uids, and anti-seize pastes. Designed to meet demanding technical requirements, the products help reduce friction and wear, protect components against corrosion, extend service life, and improve the reliability of equipment operating under challenging conditions. With its broad technology platform and application-speci c solutions, MOLYKOTE® addresses virtually every lubrication challenge across industrial manu- facturing and maintenance. The products are used across a wide range of industries, including automotive, industrial manufacturing, food pro- cessing, energy, electronics and general engineering. Typical applications include bearings, gears, chains, valves, electri- cal components, compressors, plastic and elastomer parts, threaded connections and high-temperature assemblies. Dr. Jacek Polewski, Global Business Director Industrial at Biesterfeld, comments: “The expansion of our distribution mandate and the consolidation of the distribution business represent an important next step in the development of our Industrial business in Poland. For many years, Milar has been actively distributing MOLYKOTE® products in Poland and has built extensive product knowledge, technical expertise and a strong understanding of local customer requirements. Most importantly, our customers will bene t from continu - ity and can rely on experienced local contacts, technical sup- port, proven logistics capabilities and reliable access to the full MOLYKOTE® portfolio through a dedicated local team with extensive product knowledge and technical expertise.” Milar Sp. z o. o. www.biesterfeld.com