Smithers announces that its Germany Medical Device Testing laboratory is formally accredited to the internationally recognized ISO/IEC 17025 standard for testing and calibration laboratories. This accreditation reaffirms the lab’s technical competence and commitment to delivering accurate, reliable data that supports product development and regulatory submissions for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers across Europe and globally.

Peter von Zumbusch, who has, to date, served as Site Manager of the WACKER plant in Burghausen, will take over as Head of the Polysilicon business division. He will be succeeding Tobias Brandis, who will be leaving the company on September 30 at his own request to take on the role of Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Daimler Truck AG.

The Group generated sales of EUR 1.561 billion, representing a 6.5 percent increase on the prior-year figure of EUR 1.466 billion. EBITDA pre exceptionals came in at EUR 152 million, up 1.3 percent from the EUR 150 million reported in the same quarter last year. The EBITDA margin pre exceptionals for the second quarter was 9.7 percent, compared with 10.2 percent in the same quarter of the previous year.

Axtra3D, Inc., continues to expand its offerings in the Dental market by launching KeySplint Hard® Clear in partnership with Keystone Industries. This collaboration introduces an abrasion resistant, biocompatible, and easily cleaned material that is perfectly formulated for use in post-trauma tooth immobilization and retainers alike.

PiXARGUS is expanding its sales structures. In addition to successfully gaining new sales representatives for North America and Spain, the machinery and technology service provider Plastima Breda is joining the team as a strategic partner, strengthening PiXARGUS’ presence in the Benelux region. With a joint demo tour for the new ProfilControl 7 XLine series, the new partners plan to make a strong impact in Northwestern Europe.

On October 1, 2026, DESMA will once again open the doors of its main plant in Fridingen for its in-house exhibition. Customers, partners, and industry experts will have the opportunity to experience the latest developments and future trends in elastomer processing firsthand. The focus will be on innovative machine concepts, modern automation solutions, and forward-looking technologies.