In the cable and PVC industry for technical applications, mere regulatory compliance is no longer enough. By 2026, competitiveness will be defined by the ability to integrate quality, innovation and sustainability directly into the production process and to control process stability.
BASF has introduced Lupragen N 208, a reactive amine catalyst for polyurethane foams that is designed to reduce VOC emissions and meet stringent low-emission requirements in applications such as mattresses, upholstery and automotive interiors.
Sukano has developed an additive masterbatch package that enables production of monomaterial PET and rPET closures recyclable in the same stream as clear PET bottles, addressing a long-standing gap in bottle-to-bottle circularity.
Sukano, in collaboration with NatureWorks, has introduced a new antiblock masterbatch for biaxially oriented PLA (BOPLA) films to enhance barrier properties and processing on existing BOPP lines, addressing EU PPWR-driven demands for compostable small-format packaging.
Wacker and SICO Performance Material have launched an application development center for organofunctional silanes in Jining, China, to support high-performance additives for plastics, coatings and adhesives and to accelerate the market introduction of new specialty silane products.
Clariant has entered a strategic joint venture with Fuhua to develop next-generation, non-halogenated phosphorus-based flame retardants for construction, automotive and electrical and electronic applications, addressing tightening regulatory requirements.
SI Group has opened a European Innovation Centre in Four Ashes, UK, expanding its global R&D network focused on plastics and rubber application development and analytical characterization.
Lanxess will showcase polymer additives, colorants and heat-stable inorganic pigments at K 2025 in Duesseldorf, highlighting new flame retardants, hydrolysis stabilizers, plasticizers and color solutions for engineering plastics.
Kisuma Chemicals is offering magnesium-based additive solutions to improve the performance and consistency of recycled plastics, with benefits such as odor reduction, melt flow and color retention, and gel reduction. The company will present the portfolio at K 2025, Hall 8B, booth H31.
At K 2025, Ekochem will present developments in TPE-S thermoplastic elastomers, combining rubber properties with the functionality of plastics.
Palsgaard will present plant-based polymer additives at K 2025, led by the new Einar 987 anti-fouling additive and supported by anti-static and anti-fog solutions for plastics processing and packaging.
Rutalia Masterbatches & Additives will present color masterbatches, additives, desiccants, modifiers, stabilizers, fillers and carbon black at K 2025. The company notes options for weathering resistance, UV protection and process efficiency, as well as grades for less demanding applications.
