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

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Direct compounding streamlines polycarbonate production

EPC Engineering & Technologies and Coperion have developed a one-step direct compounding process for polycarbonate melt that integrates polymerization and compounding, reducing energy use, investment costs and process complexity.

2025-12-12 compounding

SABIC increases PPE oligomer capacity for AI and 5G PCBs

SABIC has announced a further expansion of its polyphenylene ether (PPE) oligomer capacity to support growing demand for high‑performance printed circuit boards in AI and 5G data centers, with completion planned for the second half of 2026.

2025-12-12 chemical industry

ELIX Polymers develops NIR-detectable deep black ABS and PC/ABS

ELIX Polymers has introduced new deep black colours for ABS and PC/ABS based on NIR-detectable pigments, enabling optical sorting and recycling of black technical plastics while maintaining aesthetics and performance.

2025-12-02 polymers

Xenia develops conductive composites for chemical industry

Xenia has introduced a portfolio of reinforced thermoplastic composites based on HDPE, PP and PVDF, formulated for chemically aggressive media, elevated temperatures and ATEX-classified environments in the chemical process industry.

2025-11-27 engineering plastics

Xenia introduces carbon fibre reinforced PA12 filament

Xenia announced Xecarb PA12-CF-ST, a 15% carbon fibre reinforced PA12 filament with a Super Tough upgrade and an HDT of 150 C, which will be presented at Formnext 2025.

2025-11-06 Filaments

SABIC launches new Noryl resin for water management applications

SABIC has introduced Noryl WM300G, a non-reinforced PPE/PS blend for water management applications. The material targets potential restrictions on butadiene in drinking water by avoiding conventional impact modifiers and offers higher burst strength than Noryl 713S.

2025-11-06 engineering plastics

K.D. Feddersen opens Portuguese subsidiary in Porto

K.D. Feddersen Distribution has established K.D. Feddersen Unipessoal, Lda in Porto to expand its presence in Southern Europe. The subsidiary will provide local access to the company’s engineering plastics portfolio and market-specific support.

2025-11-05 polymer industry

Uniwell selects Syensqo AvaSpire PAEK for corrugated flex hoses

Uniwell Rohrsysteme has adopted Syensqo’s AvaSpire PAEK compounds to produce corrugated flexible plumbing hoses for Grohe faucet systems. The polymer targets a cost and performance gap, enabling streamlined extrusion-based production and addressing durability and potable water requirements.

2025-10-29 engineering plastics

Plexiglas once again delivers impressive optical quality

Zumtobel has introduced the second generation of its Tecton continuous-row luminaire system, again specifying Röhm’s Plexiglas PMMA molding compounds for the optics. The update expands optical options and emphasizes durability and circular design.

2025-10-29 polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)

Envalior presents PFAS-free wear and friction grades at K 2025

Envalior spotlights PFAS-free solutions for wear and friction applications at K 2025, with Stanyl PA46 positioned for gears, bearings, seals and bushings alongside testing and simulation support.

2025-10-15 polyamide (PA)

NYCOA starts third reactor for specialty nylons in Manchester

Nylon Corporation of America has started up a third polymerization reactor for specialty nylons at its Manchester, New Hampshire site. The line is expected to double capacity for long-chain nylons and copolymers and precedes a fourth reactor slated for late 2026.

2025-10-14 polyamide (PA)

Siemens and Envalior develop bio-based housing for Sirius 3RQ4

Siemens Smart Infrastructure introduced Sirius 3RQ4 coupling relays with housings made from Akulon K225-KS B-MB, a PA6 grade from Envalior containing 70 percent bio-based content sourced from used cooking oil via mass balance. The series offers three variants and meets Siemens EcoTech criteria.

2025-10-14 polyamide (PA)