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Xenia introduces ST Upgrade for impact-toughened composites

Xenia introduces ST Upgrade for impact-toughened composites

Xenia has unveiled ST Upgrade, a technology that increases the impact resistance of its fibre-reinforced thermoplastic materials by an average of 60 percent and raises elongation at break by 40 percent. The option is available across selected Xecarb, Xeglass, Xebrid and Xegreen formulations.

Envalior publishes first sustainability report for 2024

Envalior publishes first sustainability report for 2024

Envalior has released its first Sustainability Report, covering January to December 2024 and including a Double Materiality Assessment. The voluntarily prepared report outlines progress and plans across ESG topics, including a 2030 climate transition plan and steps toward ESRS alignment.

WISE-backed PhD to advance polyamide degradation and recycling

WISE-backed PhD to advance polyamide degradation and recycling

Emma Söderhjelm of K.D. Feddersen Plastics Machinery AB will start a PhD project on polyamide degradation and recyclability in collaboration with the Polymer Technology Institute. The work is funded by WISE through the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

Envalior presents Envalior CARES strategy

Envalior presents Envalior CARES strategy

Envalior launches the Envalior CARES strategy, structuring goals across low carbon, sustainable resources and social responsibility. The company updates GHG targets, announces ISCC PLUS materials for K 2025, and introduces expanded reporting aligned with the CSRD.

Breakthrough in robot mass production by Envalior, SentiMotion & Frencken

Breakthrough in robot mass production by Envalior, SentiMotion & Frencken

Envalior, SentiMotion and Frencken Group have developed a new gearbox concept for robot arms based on advanced engineering plastic. Unlike previous designs based on metal or plastic, it enables the entry into the cost-effective large-scale production of lightweight and energy-efficient robots.

DOMO Chemicals at K 2025

DOMO Chemicals at K 2025

DOMO Chemicals showcases its accelerated shift toward a more specialized, low-carbon portfolio with breakthrough polyamide solutions at K 2025.

EREMA couples twin screw extruder directly to PCU

EREMA couples twin screw extruder directly to PCU

At K 2025, EREMA expands its portfolio to include high-performance twin-screw extruder technology. With the new TwinPro, the Austrian provider of plastics recycling solutions combines the advantages of a twin-screw extruder with the proven strengths of its Preconditioning Uni to be used for specific recycling applications.