# Selenis to double production capacity in Portalegre, Portugal

Selenis plans to double production capacity at its industrial headquarters in Portalegre, Portugal, by the third quarter of 2027. The investment will expand production of bio-based copolyesters and recycled, low-CO₂ polyester solutions.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-02-27
- Where: Portalegre, Portugal, Portugal
- Starts operating: Q3 2027
- Status: announced
- Capacity: double current capacity
- Products: bio-based copolyesters, recycled polyester solutions
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Selenis](https://endata.com/companies/8880.md)
- [IMG Group](https://endata.com/companies/12819.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [plasticker.de](https://plasticker.de/news/searchnews2_en.php?begriff=Polymer%2BTec&div=n), 2026-02-27: "Selenis plans to double production capacity at its industrial headquarters in Portalegre, Portugal, by the third quarter of 2027"
- [packaging-gateway.com](https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/selenis-double-portuguese-output-2027/), 2026-03-02: "Selenis is set to expand its industrial headquarters in Portalegre, Portugal, aiming to double the site’s production capacity by the third quarter of 2027."
- [texspacetoday.com](https://www.texspacetoday.com/selenis-to-double-polyester-capacity-in-portugal-by-2027-with-major-portalegre-expansion/), 2026-03-02: "This expansion is a bold step forward. We are doubling our capacity to meet accelerating demand while ensuring we remain fully aligned with the evolving European regulatory framework."
- [polyestertime.com](https://www.polyestertime.com/selenis-portalegre-capacity-expansion/), 2026-03-03: "Selenis is preparing a major industrial expansion that will reinforce its position in the European specialty polyester market."
- [industrialsustainabilitymonthly.com](https://industrialsustainabilitymonthly.com/selenis-to-double-circular-polyester-capacity-in-portugal/), 2026-03-24: "This expansion is a bold step forward."
- [packagingnews.co.uk](https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/equipment/investment-installations/page/2), 2026-04-23: "Specialty polyesters expert Selenis has announced a major expansion of its industrial headquarters in Portalegre, Portugal."

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