The Hexpol group is consolidating its thermoplastics and TPE companies into a single business area, Hexpol Thermoplastics. The aim is to facilitate access to material expertise and accelerate R&D, regulatory and sustainability projects.
Xenia Materials announces the launch of Xelamid at JEC World 2026, a family of impact-modified PA11 and PA12-based polyamides featuring increased impact strength, elongation at break and stable properties under elevated humidity conditions.
Biesterfeld has appointed Joe Read as Managing Director in the United Kingdom and Ireland, effective 1 March 2026. He will succeed Guy Payne, who will assume the role of long-term advisor.
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.
Avient launches the Nymax REC 6000 High Impact series, comprising 22 grades of impact-modified recycled nylon compounds with 42–93% post-industrial recycled content and up to 83% carbon footprint reduction compared to prime-based materials.
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.
RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers presents at Plastindia 2026 in India a portfolio of high-performance engineering plastics for transport, e-mobility, E/E and consumer and industrial goods, highlighting 20 years of presence and development on the Indian market.
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.
Evonik launches Trogamid R, a transparent polyamide produced from post-industrial waste and processed by Poliplastic SRL within a circular economy model for the eyewear industry.
Three German companies of the DOMO Chemicals group have filed for insolvency, and the preliminary insolvency administrator is analysing restructuring scenarios while maintaining ongoing operations.
BASF has developed a polyamide with increased hydrolysis resistance for use in pumps and valves of cooling systems in electric and commercial vehicles, meeting extended service life requirements.
SABIC signed two agreements to sell its European petrochemicals business and its regional engineering thermoplastics business in the Americas and Europe with a combined value of USD 950 million, as part of its portfolio optimization program.
