Rietbroek joins the sustainable consumer packaging company with over 25 years of global leadership experience
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions.
The facility brings more than 40 million pounds of additional annual extrusion capacity to D6.
Pilot testing has begun at the National Test Centre Circular Plastics Facility in Heerenveen, the Netherlands.
Lomax assumed the new responsibility on 1 December 2025, succeeding Paul Clarke.
The closure will decrease the mill’s annual capacity by 250,000 tons but is expected to reduce production costs by roughly US$125 per ton from 2025 levels.
The drive targets the development of “dual end-of-life” packaging solutions that are both compostable and recyclable.
The open house provides a focused, one-day opportunity to explore these topics while seeing the latest automation in action.
Boucher succeeds Sarah Macdonald, who served as CEO at Novvia since 2021.
The companies will work together to ensure a smooth transition for their respective customers.