Magnetfabrik Bonn has tested Hasco's new H5055 hole filter in series production, reporting a 20% reduction in injection pressure and extended service life. The company is phasing in the filter across its operations.
Kraiburg TPE has introduced the FC/CM3/AD1 TPE series designed for direct contact with fatty foods. The compounds meet EU 10/2011 and US FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 requirements and adhere to a range of polar thermoplastics.
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.
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.
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.
At K 2025, RadiciGroup presents new flame-retardant polyamides and PBT grades for e-mobility, photovoltaics and home appliances, alongside recycled and bio-based options. The company will also showcase metal-replacement engineering and its AutoInsight 3D application explorer.
At K 2025, DOMO Chemicals will present new polyamide developments across circularity, lightweighting, flame-retardant E&E and water-contact applications, with highlights including an automotive dissolution-recycling pilot with Audi and Fraunhofer IVV and new Technyl and Domamid grades.
SML has unveiled the Austrofil Vertex multifilament spinning concept for PET yarns, designed for efficient POY and FDY production at low titres and higher throughput. The modular line also processes PP and PA and offers scalable ends, extruder choices and winding options.
RadiciGroup will showcase new polyamide and PBT solutions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, with a focus on e-mobility, photovoltaic and home appliances, alongside bio-based and recycled ranges.
Evonik will showcase polymer innovations and circularity initiatives at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, including mass-balanced PA12 materials, recycling additives and solutions for additive manufacturing. The program features booth demonstrations and panel discussions on lifecycle assessments and packaging policy.
Envalior will present engineering materials, sustainability initiatives and development services at K 2025 in Hall 6, Booth B11. The showcase spans mobility, electrical and electronics, and consumer goods, with new PBT, PA and TPC solutions and an expanded portfolio of bio- and recycled-based grades.
Syensqo has introduced a glass-filled Amodel PPA grade for single-use medical devices. The material offers high heat resistance, electrical insulation and biocompatibility for applications exposed to SMT and IR reflow, with sampling available now and commercial supply expected in 2026.
