Syensqo has received the 2025 Society of Plastics Engineers Innovation Award in the Materials Category for the first use of its Tecnoflon FKM NFS non-fluorosurfactant fluoroelastomer in an automotive PCV valve O-ring application.
The propylene price fell by EUR 25/t in November. After a slow first week, the polypropylene market in Poland stabilised towards the end of the second week of the month.
Outdated views on regulation, environmental aspects and processing still surround PVC edgebanding. Below are five common myths contrasted with technical information and statements from the manufacturer, MAAG Polska.
tesa introduces two double-sided mounting tapes for LSE substrates: 4950 and 74515. The manufacturer notes temperature resistance, no primer required, and suitability for demanding converting processes.
Alpla is establishing the international Plastic is Fantastic association to promote the responsible use of plastics and the development of a circular economy. The organization was founded in Vienna and is open to companies that use polymers.
In the final weeks of October, several incidents at Central European petrochemical producers could tighten polyethylene supply in the region.
At K 2025, Taiwan showcased its strength in a distinctive way. Over 130 Taiwanese companies presented solutions in machinery, recycling, materials and automation, making Taiwan one of the most strongly represented non-European countries at the fair.
Interview with Antonello Ciotti, president of Petcore Europe, representing the PET value chain.
By the end of the current month, polypropylene prices are expected to remain stable with a marginal decline. Although increased activity is observed among converters, particularly in PP homopolymer, this is not a broad-based trend.
Although the October ethylene price was unchanged, HDPE, LLDPE and LDPE prices are expected to fall next week. Weak market conditions and persistently low converter activity are the drivers.
The European plastics industry faces challenges from strict regulations, rising recycling demands, and record-high energy costs. Production is shifting outside the EU, risking dependence on imports and weakened competitiveness.
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has established its global leadership team, setting out roles across regions, product lines and functions. The company plans to introduce the team at K 2025 in Dusseldorf.
