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Why antimony is no longer suitable for modern adhesives
Rising prices of antimony trioxide and regulatory pressure are pushing adhesive manufacturers to seek halogen‑free flame retardant alternatives. Clariant proposes phosphinates as a replacement for ATO in adhesive applications.
New fully digitalized Unitex plant in Trang Bang
Unitex has commissioned a new filament yarn production plant in Trang Bang with a capacity of 36,000 t/year, fully digitalized using Barmag's atmos.io platform.
Recycling fishing nets for industrial applications
The REDES4VALUE project develops mechanical and chemical recycling processes for polyamide fishing net waste, enabling the production of recyclates and new polyamides for packaging, agriculture, automotive and 3D printing applications.
Global development of PET recycling in EREMA's strategy
Global development of PET recycling in EREMA's strategy
SACO AEI Polymers receives Platinum rating in the EcoVadis assessment
SACO AEI Polymers has received a Platinum rating in the EcoVadis assessment, ranking among the top 1% of companies worldwide in terms of sustainability performance.
Trogamid R: transparent recycled polyamide for eyewear frames
Evonik launches Trogamid R, a transparent polyamide produced from post-industrial waste and processed by Poliplastic SRL within a circular economy model for the eyewear industry.
Tomra Recycling awarded EcoVadis Platinum medal for sustainability
Tomra Sorting GmbH, the headquarters of Tomra Recycling, has received the EcoVadis Platinum medal with a score of 87/100, ranking among the top 1% of highest-rated companies for sustainability.
Technological trends in manufacturing for 2026 according to Dassault Systèmes
Dassault Systèmes presents key development directions for the manufacturing industry in 2026, including the integration of artificial intelligence, virtual twins, sense computing and the expansion of digital manufacturing platforms.
Finat Label Competition 2026 invites entries
Finat has announced the 46th edition of the Finat Label Competition, aimed at self-adhesive label and narrow web flexible packaging printers. Entries can be submitted until 12 February 2026 with a possible extension to 20 February.
Barmag honored with Gold Partner title by Yongrong
At Yongrong Holding Group's supplier conference in Fuzhou, Barmag was honored with the Gold Partner Award as a supplier making a significant contribution to the sustainable development of the polyamide yarn manufacturer.
MOL plans to acquire a majority stake in Serbian NIS
MOL Group has signed a binding letter of intent with Gazprom Neft to acquire 56.15% of the shares in Naftna Industrija Srbije, which includes Serbia's only oil refinery as well as retail and upstream assets.
