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ReVentas and KBR form alliance for solvent-based recycling

ReVentas has signed an engineering and licensing alliance agreement with KBR for solvent-based plastics recycling technology. The partnership is intended to accelerate the international deployment of a process that purifies PE and PP waste into pellets with properties close to virgin material.

2026-07-27 recycling

Omya and EMS Grivory expand partnership to the UK and Ireland

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution is expanding its partnership with EMS Grivory to the United Kingdom and Ireland. From 1 July 2026, the agreement will include an exclusive distribution mandate for specialized high-performance polyamides in these markets.

2026-07-07 polyamide (PA)

BGS closes year 2025 with a slight increase and expects stable growth in 2026

BGS closed fiscal year 2025 with a slight increase compared to the previous year. This was achieved by the radiation sterilization division, where revenue grew primarily due to orders from the medical technology sector. Radiation crosslinking, on the other hand, continued to show subdued growth. For 2026, BGS anticipates stable growth, supported by reliable demand from the medical technology sector.

2026-07-07 financial results

Avient launches barrier additive for HDPE bottles

Avient has launched Cesa Solvent Barrier Technology, a fluorine-free additive for monolayer HDPE bottles produced by extrusion blow molding. The solution is intended to reduce solvent permeation without requiring retooling of existing lines.

2026-07-02 packagings

Syensqo and Bucci Composites advance automotive composites

Syensqo and Bucci Composites have signed an agreement covering the use of Double Diaphragm Forming technology and the joint qualification of materials for larger-scale production of automotive parts.

2026-06-30 automotive

SI Group and Shengxiao form a joint venture in China

SI Group and Shengxiao Group have established Shengnova Advanced Materials to accelerate the expansion of biphenol production capacity in China. The project is intended to increase regional supply of the material for customers across Asia-Pacific.

2026-06-26 joint venture

Juniális 2026: Allrounder Trend launched in Hungary

At Juniális 2026 in Budapest, Arburg Hungary presented the new electric Allrounder Trend series to the Hungarian market for the first time. The event also focused on automation, digitalisation and energy efficiency.

2026-06-24 injection moulding press/machines

Wacker opens new production site for specialty silicones

Wacker has officially opened a new specialty silicones production site in Karlovy Vary. The facility is intended to support the company’s European production network and supplies for the automotive, household appliances, medical technology and energy sectors.

2026-06-22 elastomers

Syensqo receives SEAL recognition from Freudenberg

Syensqo has received Gold-level recognition in the chemical segment of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies' 2025 Supplier Excellence Achievement Level Award program. The award covers quality, technical support, delivery, cost management and customer service.

2026-06-22 automotive

SKZ trains Ford employees in injection molding in Saarlouis

Ford is developing expertise in the production of plastic components at its Saarlouis plant in cooperation with the SKZ plastics center. The training courses are conducted directly on the company’s own injection molding machines and using original tools.

2026-06-19 training

Avient to present its materials portfolio at InterPlas Thailand 2026

Avient Corporation will present polymer colorants, additives and specialty material solutions at InterPlas Thailand 2026. The company will showcase products for automotive, healthcare, flexible packaging and bottle-to-bottle recycling applications.

2026-06-17 fairs

New Xytron PPS-compound boosts thermal shock resistance of electric vehicle busbars

Envalior has introduced Xytron M5080ET, an impact-modified PPS compound for overmolding and functionalization of busbars in electric vehicles. The material is designed to improve resistance to stress cracking during thermal shock and to operate at temperatures above 150°C.

2026-06-12 compounds