Selenis Acquired Polisan Hellas Production Assets
The company plans to relocate and integrate the acquired polymerisation equipment into its Portuguese facilities.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Business Strategy
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Selenis has acquired the production assets of Polisan Hellas to bolster its manufacturing capabilities. The firm intends to install this new equipment at its existing site in Portugal.
Why it matters
The deal aims to expand the company's specialty copolyester capacity and integrate continuous production with existing batch processes. This expansion is designed to better serve a wide spectrum of market volumes.
Selenis projects its total annual specialty copolyester production capacity will surpass 200,000 metric tonnes by 2028. The acquired Polisan Hellas assets specifically provide new continuous polymerisation capabilities.
The players
Selenis
Selenis is a global chemical company that produces specialty copolyesters for various industrial and consumer applications.
Polisan Hellas
Polisan Hellas is a polymer manufacturer whose production assets were acquired by Selenis.
The details
Selenis will work directly with its customers to qualify selected grades of copolyester at more than one manufacturing site to ensure supply chain resilience. The company currently operates production facilities across Portugal, Italy, Tunisia, and the United States.
Timeline
Selenis announced the acquisition of the Polisan Hellas assets on October 8, 2026.
The company expects to reach 200,000 metric tonnes of annual capacity by 2028.
Market Landscape
This acquisition follows a broader pattern of capacity expansion within the specialty copolyester industry to meet rising demand. By integrating continuous production capabilities, Selenis seeks to consolidate its competitive position against other international manufacturers.
Customers can expect more flexible supply options as Selenis works to qualify product grades across multiple manufacturing locations. The integration of these assets is intended to ensure consistent product availability across diverse market volumes.
The takeaway
The move reflects a strategic shift toward internalizing more of the production cycle to support specialized chemical manufacturing. Companies looking to scale should prioritize multi-site qualification to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Textile World.
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