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Kurz to show NFPP, rPET and and bio-based materials at K 2025

Kurz to show NFPP, rPET and and bio-based materials at K 2025

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Leonhard Kurz will present NFPP lightweight composites, Recosys rPET-based textiles and EcoLayer FX decoration for PP-based substrates, focusing on scalable approaches to circularity and resource efficiency in automotive interiors.

Hennecke introduces Smartflex evo for comfort foams

Hennecke introduces Smartflex evo for comfort foams

Hennecke has added the Smartflex evo continuous slabstock line to its polyurethane block foam portfolio, positioned between the Jflex evo and Multiflex systems. The line targets cost-efficient industrial production of comfort foams for mattresses and upholstered furniture.

SABIC debuts non-fluorinated Siltem resin blends for cables

SABIC debuts non-fluorinated Siltem resin blends for cables

SABIC has introduced three non-fluorinated Siltem resin blend families as potential alternatives to ETFE, FEP and PVDF in wire and cable, targeting PFAS-related restrictions while improving processing and resistance properties.

FCS to present all-electric molding and foaming systems at K 2025

FCS to present all-electric molding and foaming systems at K 2025

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, FCS Group will showcase all-electric injection molding machines integrated with recycled materials, microcellular foaming and factory digitalization. Demonstrations will include two-component overmolding, eyewear from ocean-sourced PA6+GF and iMF 4.0 for energy and ESG reporting.

Bio-Fed to present circular and biobased compounds at K 2025

Bio-Fed to present circular and biobased compounds at K 2025

Bio-Fed, a branch of Akro-Plastic within the Feddersen Group, will showcase recycled, biobased and biodegradable compound lines at K 2025, including M·Cyclose, M·Biobase and M·Vera, with applications across injection moulding, extrusion and film.

GCR introduces Ciclicnxt PCR polyolefins for industrial scale

GCR introduces Ciclicnxt PCR polyolefins for industrial scale

GCR has launched Ciclicnxt, a certified range of high-performance PCR polyolefins engineered for industrial-scale use. The line is backed by a 100,000 t/y mechanical recycling plant and a QA program focused on consistency and traceability.

Toyo to debut all-electric Si-7 series at K 2025

Toyo to debut all-electric Si-7 series at K 2025

Toyo will mark its centenary at K 2025 with the launch of the all-electric Si-7 injection moulding platform. Live moulding trials will cover packaging and medical applications, with Deckerform supporting the presentation at Hall 13, Stand B11.

Coca-Cola HBC installs Mecalux pallet shuttle in Lisburn

Coca-Cola HBC installs Mecalux pallet shuttle in Lisburn

Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has deployed a semi-automated Mecalux Pallet Shuttle warehouse in Lisburn, providing high-density storage for 9,000 pallets and stricter inventory control to support distribution across the island of Ireland.