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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Implicit project focuses on recycling single-use auxiliary materials from composite manufacturing, such as vacuum bags, films and technical fabrics. Its goal is to recover raw materials for applications including automotive, technical textiles and urban furniture.
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.
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.
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.
Avient is introducing new Therma-Tech thermally conductive formulations containing natural graphite. The materials will be presented at FIP in Lyon and Equiplast in Barcelona, alongside the company’s broader portfolio of polymer solutions.
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has become SK Chemicals’ distribution partner for SkypeL TPE-E thermoplastic polyester elastomers in European markets. The agreement will take effect on July 1, 2026 and covers sales, technical support and application development.
ENGEL has developed a new machine concept for clearmelt systems based on the duo combi M two-platen injection moulding machine. The solution is intended to reduce investment costs, shrink the footprint, and simplify installation, operation and colour changes in PUR applications.
