RecyClass approves Dow’s Elvaloy AC 1330 for ABS recycling
RecyClass has issued its first Automotive and EEE Technology Approval to Dow’s Elvaloy AC 1330, confirming full compatibility with the ABS recycling stream under European-like conditions.
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ENGEL wins four golds at the 2025 SPE Automotive Awards
ENGEL received four gold awards at the 2025 SPE Automotive Awards, recognising projects in electronical/optical parts, body interior, enabler technology and the Grand Innovation Award. The applications emphasise functional integration, lightweighting and measurable CO₂ reductions.
KraussMaffei introduces BrightStar electric press platform
KraussMaffei has expanded its portfolio with the fully electric BrightStar press for automated lamination and edge folding in automotive interiors. The platform combines a new electric drive with precise thermal control, modular configuration and 5 to 20 ton variants, alongside a cost-optimized BrightStar Lite.
BASF Coatings and Xiaomi to to co-create 100 car colors
BASF Coatings has expanded its collaboration with Xiaomi to co-develop 100 automotive paint colors over the next three years. The partnership builds on BASF's role since 2023 supplying full-layer coating systems for Xiaomi vehicles, with the first batch covering R&D through to mass production.
Envalior presents PFAS-free wear and friction grades at K 2025
Envalior spotlights PFAS-free solutions for wear and friction applications at K 2025, with Stanyl PA46 positioned for gears, bearings, seals and bushings alongside testing and simulation support.
ENGEL reports resilient positioning in a soft injection moulding market
ENGEL outlines regional demand trends, expects revenue to ease by about 7 percent to 1.4 billion euros this year, and emphasizes customer-focused innovation and its two-brand strategy ahead of K.
NYCOA starts third reactor for specialty nylons in Manchester
Nylon Corporation of America has started up a third polymerization reactor for specialty nylons at its Manchester, New Hampshire site. The line is expected to double capacity for long-chain nylons and copolymers and precedes a fourth reactor slated for late 2026.
RadiciGroup at K 2025: Innovation and sustainability in partnership with customers
At K 2025, RadiciGroup presents new flame-retardant polyamides and PBT grades for e-mobility, photovoltaics and home appliances, alongside recycled and bio-based options. The company will also showcase metal-replacement engineering and its AutoInsight 3D application explorer.
SABIC showcases advanced material solutions at K 2025
SABIC presented the theme "Connecting everyday life" at K 2025, grouping its innovations into five areas and highlighting EV platforms, circular feedstock and applications for consumer and industrial products.
Automotive leads new installs: IFR data for Europe and world 2024
IFR: 542,000 industrial robots were installed worldwide in 2024, with nearly 12% cobots. Poland recorded 2,344 new installations, down 13% y/y, remaining the largest robotics market in CEE.
Envalior introduces halogen-free PBT for high-voltage connectors
Envalior has unveiled a new halogen-free, flame-retardant PBT, Pocan BFN4232ZHR S1, combining the dimensional stability and electrical insulation of PBT with hydrolysis and creep resistance comparable to polyamide 6 and 66. The grade targets high-voltage connectors, AI data centers and 48 V systems.
Rexelian launches recycled polyolefin compounds for mobility
Rexelian has launched as an independent compounder of recycled PP and PE for mobility, appliances and electronics, leveraging access to GCR Group’s 500 kt per year infrastructure and focusing on traceability, quality and EU circularity targets.
