Finat has announced the results of the 46th Label Competition 2026. A total of 204 labels from 43 companies in 24 countries were entered, and the awards were presented during the FINAT European Label Forum in Seville.
SABIC has introduced Noryl V0150TW and V0150IR2 resins, described as the first laser-weldable thermoplastics for photovoltaic applications. The materials combine flame retardancy, weatherability and properties important for housings of PV components.
The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 were announced during the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. Awards were presented in seven categories covering products, recycling technologies and individuals supporting the development of plastics circularity.
The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026 were announced during Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. Product solutions, recycling technologies and individuals supporting the development of Europe’s plastics recycling value chain were recognised.
At interpack 2026, the Save Food initiative has scheduled expert talks on 12 May, a project competition, and awards for solutions that reduce food losses. The programme also includes a thematic route across the exhibition grounds.
Milar, part of the Biesterfeld Group, has been awarded the title Distributor of the Year 2025 by IPS Adhesives for developing the Polish market for Scigrip structural adhesives and supporting industrial customers.
Fernley H. Banbury Award 2026 for Dr. Gerard Nijman
Tomra Sorting GmbH, the headquarters of Tomra Recycling, has received the EcoVadis Platinum medal with a score of 87/100, ranking among the top 1% of highest-rated companies for sustainability.
Envalior, General Motors and Schaeffler have received the 2025 SPE Automotive Innovation Award in the Powertrain category for a thin wall electronic throttle control actuator gear based on Stanyl PA46, combining weight, cost and space savings with improved stiffness and wear resistance.
Clariant’s Additives business has received the 2025 Schneider Electric Outstanding Supplier Award, underlining the role of its halogen-free flame retardant technologies in Schneider Electric’s upstream value chain.
Amcor’s CleanStream polypropylene recycling technology has received new recognition in the form of two UK industry awards, underlining its role in supplying high‑purity post‑consumer recycled plastic for packaging applications.
Syensqo has received the 2025 Society of Plastics Engineers Innovation Award in the Materials Category for the first use of its Tecnoflon FKM NFS non-fluorosurfactant fluoroelastomer in an automotive PCV valve O-ring application.
