At the 13th Polska Chemia Congress, the main themes were the competitiveness of the European chemical industry, energy costs, EU ETS, CBAM and transformation financing. Participants pointed to the need for a coherent industrial policy and greater regulatory predictability.
The European chemical industry is grappling with declining competitiveness, high energy costs and regulatory pressure. In the interview, the PIPC president indicates that without a strong chemical base, Europe will not maintain its economic security or investment capacity.
In June 2026, the first edition of Aluminium Tech Expo, a trade fair dedicated to aluminium processing technologies for industry and construction, will take place at Ptak Warsaw Expo. The event will be accompanied by an industry conference focused on innovations in the aluminium sector.
Sikora’s X-Ray 8000 Advanced X-ray system is used to measure cable dimensions directly after the extruder in CV lines. The solution is intended to support fast process adjustment, lower material consumption and final quality assessment of power cables.
The development of modern industry increasingly relies on reliable joining and fastening technologies. They determine structural durability, product safety, and the efficiency of production processes in almost every sector of the economy.
Ampacet, a global leader in masterbatch solutions, will present its advanced ELTech product range at Wire 2026, highlighting innovative color and flame-retardant solutions designed for power and telecommunication cables as well as optical fiber tubing.
Envalior introduces the UDea EcoPaXX Q20HTC60 thermoplastic UD tape based on polyamide 4.10 with carbon fibers for reinforcing all-thermoplastic hydrogen pressure vessels, enabling weight and cost reduction and easier recycling of tank systems.
Mammoet has introduced Industrial Solutions, a business offering that consolidates engineering, installation, lifting and transport for large industrial projects across Europe, managed by its German organization. The unit targets sectors including semiconductors, data centers, green chemistry, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, paper and packaging.
MaGeno-Solar eG, the KHS employees’ cooperative, received the GenoAward in the Best Newcomer category for its rooftop photovoltaic projects at KHS sites. Two systems are in operation and a third is planned for 2025, supporting KHS’s climate-neutral target for 2050.
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.
The Local Government Appeals Board in Bydgoszcz upheld the environmental decision for the construction of a waste-to-energy facility in Inowroclaw. This enables Qemetica and PreZero to proceed to the building permit stage.
Delta Tecnic will highlight color and additive masterbatch solutions for fluoropolymers, HFFR TPU cables, photovoltaic installations and PBT buffer tubes at Wire Southeast Asia 2025 in Bangkok. The company will exhibit at stand K40 from September 17 to 19 at Bitec halls 102-103.
