Nexam Chemical expands regional production capacity in Eastern Europe
Last update on May 8, 2026
Growing order volumes and increasing demand for recycled plastics with improved performance are driving manufacturing adjustments across Eastern Europe. Nexam Chemical reports that it has expanded regional production capacity and reorganized operations between Sweden, Hungary, and Poland to improve responsiveness to customer demand.
Strong commercial momentum across the region
According to Nexam Chemical, the coordinated setup increases flexibility between sites and strengthens the company's ability to respond to variable order volumes. Sales in Poland have increased by approximately 30 percent year-to-date, and order intake in both Poland and Hungary is reported at high levels. The operational restructuring reflects a deliberate shift in how Nexam Chemical serves the region – moving from individual market efforts toward an integrated platform.
Hungary continues to function as the regional anchor, having delivered sustained commercial expansion over several years. The experience and capabilities developed there are now being applied to support broader development across Eastern Europe. A newly appointed agent in Romania extends this coverage further, with market activity already developing positively in that market.
“We are now moving from isolated market efforts to a coordinated regional platform. By optimizing our manufacturing footprint and adding capacity, we are significantly improving our ability to respond to customer demand. At the same time, activity is increasing in areas such as recycling, where our technology is well positioned,” says Ronnie Törnqvist, CEO of Nexam Chemical.
Increase in activity within recycling applications
For manufacturers working with recycled plastics, the expanded regional presence coincides with a clear increase in customer activity within recycling applications. While this segment was historically limited in the region, Nexam Chemical reports a growing number of customer cases reflecting rising demand for improved material performance in recycled streams. The company's crosslinking technology is positioned to address the performance gaps – including mechanical and thermal property loss – that typically accompany recycled material content.
Nexam Chemical expects the positive development in Eastern Europe to continue, supported by ongoing investments in local capabilities and increasing demand for high-performance and sustainable material solutions.