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SABIC showcases EV battery materials in Stuttgart

SABIC showcases EV battery materials in Stuttgart

At Battery Show Europe, SABIC is presenting a portfolio of specialty thermoplastics for energy storage systems and power electronics. The display focuses on new LNP Thermocomp OFM compounds for high-voltage applications.

RadiciGroup to showcase solutions at Plast 2026

RadiciGroup to showcase solutions at Plast 2026

At Plast 2026, RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers will present solutions for automotive, e-mobility, electrical and electronics, and water management applications. The company is highlighting co-design, metal replacement, and materials with a documented environmental profile.

Envalior to present EV battery materials at Battery Show

Envalior to present EV battery materials at Battery Show

At Battery Show Europe 2026, Envalior will present material solutions for high-voltage batteries used in electric vehicles. The portfolio includes materials for busbars, junction boxes and solutions designed to limit thermal runaway.

Aria by Smart Mold to debut at Plast 2026

Aria by Smart Mold to debut at Plast 2026

Smart Mold, a company affiliated with Sirmax Group, will present Aria at Plast 2026, an AI-based system supporting injection molding process setup. The solution is intended to reduce the number of setup trials and the level of scrap during production start-up.

Omya to distribute SkypeL TPE-E in Europe

Omya to distribute SkypeL TPE-E in Europe

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has become SK Chemicals’ distribution partner for SkypeL TPE-E thermoplastic polyester elastomers in European markets. The agreement will take effect on July 1, 2026 and covers sales, technical support and application development.

Ultramid Advanced in Weidmüller PCB connectors

Ultramid Advanced in Weidmüller PCB connectors

Weidmüller uses BASF's polyphthalamide Ultramid Advanced N3U41 G6 in PCB connectors and terminals from the Omnimate 4.0 family. The material is intended to provide heat resistance for reflow soldering, dimensional stability and broad colouring options.

TÜV SÜD verified LCA studies of Envalior products

TÜV SÜD verified LCA studies of Envalior products

An independent critical review conducted by TÜV SÜD confirmed the methodological soundness of life cycle assessments for selected Envalior material groups. The review covered, among others, PA6, PBT, thermoplastic composites and PPS.

DOMO and RadiciGroup create a global compounder

DOMO and RadiciGroup create a global compounder

The completion of the transaction involving DOMO Engineered Materials opens the way for integration with RadiciGroup businesses acquired by Lone Star Funds. The emerging platform is intended to operate as a global, independent compounder serving multiple end markets.

Lone Star to acquire DOMO's Engineered Materials business

Lone Star to acquire DOMO's Engineered Materials business

DOMO Chemicals announced an agreed acquisition of its Engineered Materials business by an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XII. The transaction covers manufacturing sites, support functions, sales activities and the intellectual property portfolio, including the Technyl brand.

Wittmann to present automation and granulator at Kuteno 2026

Wittmann to present automation and granulator at Kuteno 2026

At Kuteno 2026, Wittmann will present the compact FlexCell plus automation cell and the S-Max granulator for in-line recycling. Both solutions are intended to support savings in space, material, energy and time in injection molding processing.