After a fire halted recycling operations in 2024, Plastika Kosovo has resumed production with a new Lindner Washtech washing line. The plant is designed to double recycling capacity and handle a wider range of input materials.
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.
London Packaging Week 2026 is seeing broader cross-functional registrations from major brands, reflecting the growing role of collaboration in packaging development across marketing, engineering, procurement and sustainability.
Multivac has selected Teamcenter software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio as its strategic PLM system. The solution is intended to connect engineering and manufacturing and support further digitalization of product development and lifecycle management.
Clariant and the Technical University of Munich marked the 10th anniversary of the TUM Catalysis Research Center and the Dr. Karl Wamsler Innovation Award. During the ceremony, Professors Tao Zhang and Frances H. Arnold were honoured, and the partnership was extended for another three years.
Milar Sp. z o. o., part of the Biesterfeld Group, is expanding its distribution mandate for DuPont's Molykote specialty lubricants portfolio in Poland. From 1 August 2026, distribution of the brand on the Polish market will be consolidated under Milar.
Albis is expanding its partnership with Covestro to the Brazilian market. The agreement covers the distribution of polycarbonates, polycarbonate blends and thermoplastic polyurethanes, with local market support to be provided by Tecnomatiz, an Albis Group company.
Syensqo will support the MV-75 Cheyenne program for the U.S. Army by supplying composites, adhesives and specialty polymers for key structural and rotorcraft components. The materials are intended to meet requirements for lightweighting, durability and thermal resistance.
Aimplas is preparing the first edition of the international HI!-Plastics seminar dedicated to advanced polymer materials. The programme includes five thematic blocks covering composites, fire resistance, functional materials, energy and industrial coatings.
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.
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.
The joint user conferences organised by Hasco and Cimatron in Italy focused on ways to streamline design processes in toolmaking. Participants learned about practical solutions related to the use of component databases and CAD/CAM software.