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SABIC presents medical materials and alternatives to fluoropolymers

At MD&M West 2026, SABIC presented medical thermoplastics, including new polycarbonate copolymers and biocompatible Siltem HU materials as potential fluoropolymer replacements in medical tubing, as well as support for rapid application development.

2026-02-10 chemical industry

Syensqo advances Climate Impulse partnership in hydrogen aviation

Syensqo reviews its two-year collaboration with Climate Impulse on the zero-emission, non-stop, round-the-world flight powered by green hydrogen, confirming the use of Aquivion polymer in the aircraft's fuel cell.

2026-02-10 chemical industry

Jonas Borgsten to lead global engineered polymers business at Biesterfeld

Biesterfeld Group has appointed Jonas Borgsten as Global Business Director for the Engineered Polymers business unit, effective March 1, 2026. He succeeds Martin Rathke, who is leaving the company after more than 18 years.

2026-02-09 top management and companies

Recykl Group announces development and consolidation in the tire recycling segment

Recykl Group focuses on finalizing the acquisition of German company HRV, integrating it with Lithuanian APG and increasing Smapol additive production capacity, while announcing an update of its development strategy.

2026-02-04 recycling

Fernley H. Banbury Award 2026 for Dr. Gerard Nijman

2026-02-04 chemical industry

Circular Valley Convention 2026: programme for the circular economy

Circular Valley Convention 2026 will take place on 11–12 March 2026 at Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf, bringing together politics, business, science and start-ups around practical solutions for the circular economy.

2026-01-30 fairs

Beaulieu International Group acquires IFG Asota GmbH

Beaulieu International Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Austrian company IFG Asota GmbH, strengthening its fibre division in the synthetic staple fibres segment for technical and nonwoven applications.

2026-01-29 acquisitions

New Durafide PPS grades with mechanical recyclate from Polyplastics

Polyplastics introduces two new Durafide PPS grades with mechanically recycled content, reinforced with 40% glass fiber, as part of its Duracircle initiative and open PIR mechanical recycling scheme.

2026-01-29 engineering plastics

Why antimony is no longer suitable for modern adhesives

Rising prices of antimony trioxide and regulatory pressure are pushing adhesive manufacturers to seek halogen‑free flame retardant alternatives. Clariant proposes phosphinates as a replacement for ATO in adhesive applications.

2026-01-27 chemical industry

MOL plans to acquire a majority stake in Serbian NIS

MOL Group has signed a binding letter of intent with Gazprom Neft to acquire 56.15% of the shares in Naftna Industrija Srbije, which includes Serbia's only oil refinery as well as retail and upstream assets.

2026-01-22 chemical industry

New president for rubber polymers and additives at Omya

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has appointed Sara Ghione as president for rubber polymers and additives, responsible for global distribution development in this segment.

2026-01-15 chemical industry

Grupa Azoty creates write-downs ahead of GA Polyolefins divestment

Grupa Azoty and Grupa Azoty Police have established significant impairment write-downs mainly related to loans granted to Grupa Azoty Polyolefins, in connection with the planned divestment of the Polimery Police project and ongoing restructuring proceedings.

2026-01-15 chemical industry