https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/engineering-plastics-149 · 28.07.2026

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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

RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers at Plastindia 2026

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.

2026-02-03 fairs

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

Trogamid R: transparent recycled polyamide for eyewear frames

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.

2026-01-23 engineering plastics

Restructuring of German DOMO Chemicals companies

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.

2026-01-15 chemical industry

BASF polyamide for cooling systems in electric vehicles

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.

2026-01-12 polyamide (PA)

SABIC divests European petrochemicals and ETP businesses in the Americas and Europe

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.

2026-01-08 polymer industry

German DOMO Chemicals subsidiaries file for insolvency

Three German companies of the DOMO Group have filed for insolvency. The preliminary insolvency administrator is maintaining operations and assessing restructuring options.

2026-01-07 chemical industry

Fibre-reinforced composites as elements of crash protection

Fibre-reinforced plastics are playing an increasingly important role in lightweight structures and vehicle safety systems, combining high energy absorption with reduced mass and energy consumption.

2025-12-18 plastics

Polyplastics expands Laperos LCP portfolio for electronics

Polyplastics has introduced new Laperos LCP LH and TF series, developed for miniaturization, high flowability and increasing design requirements in electronic components.

2025-12-17 engineering plastics

Thin wall PA46 actuator gear earns 2025 SPE powertrain award

Envalior, General Motors and Schaeffler have received the 2025 SPE Automotive Innovation Award in the Powertrain category for a thin wall electronic throttle control actuator gear based on Stanyl PA46, combining weight, cost and space savings with improved stiffness and wear resistance.

2025-12-16 polyamide (PA)

New SABIC PC copolymer without PFAS for medical devices

SABIC has introduced LNP ELCRES NPCRX9612U, the first fluorine-free, PFAS-free polycarbonate copolymer with UL746G certification, offering chemical resistance and UL94 V0 flame retardance at 1.5 mm for thin-wall medical applications.

2025-12-15 engineering plastics