https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/novelties-47 · 27.07.2026

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Tetra Pak launches juice carton with paper-based barrier

Tetra Pak and García Carrión are launching the first aseptic juice carton with a paper-based barrier, reducing the use of fossil-based raw materials and the carbon footprint of the package.

2025-12-16 packagings

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)

ChemCourier: polypropylene market in Poland – summary and price outlook

Several converters have confirmed that they will maintain production on 29–30 December, as they have orders for finished products. As a result, trading companies will be able to continue selling and looking for customers this week, if they deem it appropriate.

2025-12-15 market

Ipsos survey ranks Envalior top in services excellence

A global Ipsos survey among 149 material engineering professionals ranks Envalior first among 13 international material suppliers in delivering added value through high‑quality development services and accessible material science expertise.

2025-12-15 polymer industry

Digital cooling components streamline mould design

Hasco has made its entire range of cooling elements available as detailed CAD models, aiming to simplify selection, integration and planning in mould design and to reduce the risk of errors in the development of complex moulds.

2025-12-15 injection moulds

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

Lifocolor presents Shades of Inspiration 2027 collection

Lifocolor is launching the Shades of Inspiration 2027 collection, comprising 54 shades for plastic products. The new trend color line supports product design in the home, sports, children, and beauty & care segments.

2025-12-12 masterbatches

Avient presents ColorForward 2027 color trend palette

Avient has introduced ColorForward 2027, the 21st edition of its annual color trend forecasting tool for the plastics industry, translating four identified societal trends into 20 color and effect concepts for thermoplastic polymers.

2025-12-11 masterbatches

Faerch’s Cirrec and Tomra advance PET tray‑to‑tray recycling

Cirrec, the recycling division of the Faerch Group, has installed multiple Tomra flake sorting units at its Duiven plant, enabling large‑scale post‑consumer PET food tray‑to‑tray recycling with food‑grade quality and increased capacity.

2025-12-11 recycling

Envalior, General Motors, and Schaeffler Win 2025 SPE Innovation Award

Envalior, General Motors and Schaeffler have received the 2025 SPE Automotive Innovation Award in the powertrain category for an ultra-thin wall electronic throttle control actuator gear made from Stanyl PA46, combining weight and cost reduction with increased stiffness and wear resistance.

2025-12-09 polymer industry

MOL Group rolls out Bag-in-Box lubricant packaging

MOL Group’s lubricant subsidiary MOL-LUB has introduced a Bag-in-Box packaging system for selected lubricants and engine oils, cutting plastic use by up to 80 percent compared to conventional 20‑liter canisters and reducing waste volume twelvefold.

2025-12-09 packagings

Call for papers open for Interplas Insights Conference 2026

Rapid News Group has opened the call for papers for the Interplas Insights Conference 2026, a three-day programme at Interplas 2026 in Birmingham focused on key technical, regulatory and strategic issues for the plastics industry.

2025-12-08 fairs