# Etex enters exclusive talks to sell XPS business to Austrotherm

Etex and Austrotherm entered exclusive negotiations for the acquisition of Etex's XPS insulation activities in Germany, France, Italy and Spain, including four production sites.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-08-26
- Where: Germany, France, Italy, Spain
- Status: announced
- Products: XPS insulation
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Etex](https://endata.com/companies/28996.md) (partner)
- [Austrotherm](https://endata.com/companies/94031.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [plasticker.de](https://plasticker.de/index_en.php/Stellenmarkt/recybase/avz/Anbieterprofil_2115_Carmo%20A/supplier_profile_2115_Carmo%20A/news/news/Plastics_News_49091_Ineos_Inovyn_Acquisition_Secures_UK_EDC_and_Chlor_Alkali_Production), 2026-08-26: "Etex and Austrotherm have entered into exclusive negotiations regarding the acquisition of Etex's XPS insulation activities in Germany, France, Italy and Spain."

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