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SABIC showcases EV battery materials in Stuttgart

SABIC showcases EV battery materials in Stuttgart

At Battery Show Europe, SABIC is presenting a portfolio of specialty thermoplastics for energy storage systems and power electronics. The display focuses on new LNP Thermocomp OFM compounds for high-voltage applications.

Plastpol and Plastivision partner for EU–India trade

Plastpol and Plastivision partner for EU–India trade

Plastpol 2026 and Plastivision India have entered into a strategic agreement on trade fair cooperation, technology exchange and the development of industrial relations between Europe and India. The initiative includes reciprocal pavilions at both events.

Interzero sums up its 13th Environmental Conference

Interzero sums up its 13th Environmental Conference

At Interzero's 13th Environmental Conference, discussions focused on the PPWR, extended producer responsibility, packaging ecodesign and digital product passports. Nearly 200 business representatives and experts took part in the event.

Uniloy to present the electric UCS 14.ED at Plast 2026

Uniloy to present the electric UCS 14.ED at Plast 2026

At Plast 2026 in Milan, Uniloy will present the fully electric UCS 14.ED continuous extrusion blow molding machine. The booth will also feature new solutions for quality control, remote diagnostics and PCR material processing.

HT-Cooling to present new cooling solutions at Plast 2026

HT-Cooling to present new cooling solutions at Plast 2026

At Plast 2026, HT-Cooling will present new solutions in industrial cooling and process temperature control for plastics processing. The focus will be on chillers using R454B refrigerant and new water temperature control units.

RadiciGroup to showcase solutions at Plast 2026

RadiciGroup to showcase solutions at Plast 2026

At Plast 2026, RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers will present solutions for automotive, e-mobility, electrical and electronics, and water management applications. The company is highlighting co-design, metal replacement, and materials with a documented environmental profile.

Ecomondo 2026 expands its international reach

Ecomondo 2026 expands its international reach

Ecomondo 2026 will take place on 3–6 November at Rimini Expo Centre. The organiser announces further internationalisation of the event, development of the conference programme and changes to the exhibition layout, including a new area for the textile sector.

Envalior to present EV battery materials at Battery Show

Envalior to present EV battery materials at Battery Show

At Battery Show Europe 2026, Envalior will present material solutions for high-voltage batteries used in electric vehicles. The portfolio includes materials for busbars, junction boxes and solutions designed to limit thermal runaway.

Thai Coconut launches an aseptic PET line from Sidel

Thai Coconut launches an aseptic PET line from Sidel

Thai Coconut has implemented a complete aseptic PET line from Sidel for the production of still and carbonated coconut beverages. The installation is intended to increase production flexibility, meet export requirements and reduce resource consumption.

Neste and partners to supply renewable nylon fiber

Neste and partners to supply renewable nylon fiber

Goldwin, Neste, Idemitsu and Toray have established a supply chain for nylon fiber made from renewable raw materials for selected The North Face products. The material is scheduled to be used from August 2026.

New Finat leadership and honours for presidents

New Finat leadership and honours for presidents

At the European Label Forum 2026 in Seville, Finat announced the appointment of Dana Kilárska as president and Vito Giurazza as vice-president. At the same time, Philippe Voet and Chris Ellison were awarded honorary membership.