Albis is expanding its partnership with Covestro to the Brazilian market. The agreement covers the distribution of polycarbonates, polycarbonate blends and thermoplastic polyurethanes, with local market support to be provided by Tecnomatiz, an Albis Group company.
SABIC has introduced the LNP Elcrin DC0051RC1 compound with 75% post-consumer recycled content. The polycarbonate-based material combines a high PCR share with mechanical performance and flame retardancy for consumer electronics housings.
Albis will showcase its expertise in engineering plastics and sustainable material solutions at Plastpol 2026. The trade fair will take place from May 19 to 22, 2026, in Kielce and is one of the key industry events for the plastics processing sector in Central and Eastern Europe. Albis will be exhibiting in Hall 5, Booth A22.
Chimei Corporation has joined the global renewable plastics supply chain for Sony’s high-performance audio-visual products, supplying polycarbonate produced using a certified mass balance model.
SABIC signed two agreements to sell its European petrochemicals business and its regional engineering thermoplastics business in the Americas and Europe with a combined value of USD 950 million, as part of its portfolio optimization program.
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.
Polyvantis has opened a Technology Center in Shanghai, integrating R&D, commercial and manufacturing teams to speed development and response to market needs. The site complements existing centers in Germany, the Netherlands and the United States.
Polyvantis will make its first appearance at K 2025, presenting a booth constructed largely from its own film and sheet materials. The exhibit brings together the Plexiglas and Lexan portfolios under one multi-material offering.
Elix Polymers launched PC/ABS GR 5120, a low-gloss matte grade for automotive interiors that reduces surface reflectivity while maintaining impact, dimensional and thermal performance. The material offers high weatherability with low emissions and odor, and will be shown at K fair.
Exolon Group has launched the Exolon Panel 60 HX, a 60 mm polycarbonate panel with a Hybrid-X structure for translucent facades. An Ecoplus variant uses biocircular raw materials attributed via ISCC PLUS mass balance, with up to 89 percent from non-fossil sources, according to the company.
At K 2025, KraussMaffei will present the FrontIQ Light headlight made with ColorForm, integrating inline PUR coating and in-mold film deep drawing. A live cell on a GXW 650 will produce a 3K demonstrator, with a 720 mm headlight shown at the Leonhard Kurz booth.
Exolon Group will showcase its Ecorange line of transparent polycarbonate and polyester sheets with a reduced carbon footprint at K 2025. The portfolio uses recycled and bio-circular feedstocks with ISCC Plus certification and supports closed-loop recycling.
