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Material quality, exchange and concrete applications

Material quality, exchange and concrete applications

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, WIS Kunststoffe focused on its FDA-cleared post-consumer rPP grade for food-contact applications and on in-depth technical discussions with customers about regulatory-compliant recyclate solutions for packaging, consumer goods and automotive uses.

Generation change in management at Wittmann Benelux

Generation change in management at Wittmann Benelux

Wittmann Battenfeld Benelux will undergo a generational change in its top management at the end of 2025, with long-serving managing director Michel van der Motten retiring and being succeeded by Mark Verveer.

Sikora named world market leader champion 2026

Sikora named world market leader champion 2026

Sikora has once again been included in the “Global Market Leader – Champions” ranking for 2026, which identifies around 500 companies from the German‑speaking economic area that are global leaders in their markets.

Polyurethane and silicone sealing for lighting by Rampf

Polyurethane and silicone sealing for lighting by Rampf

Rampf Group presents two‑component polyurethane and silicone sealing materials alongside automated mixing and dispensing systems for lighting applications, citing IP67 sealing performance and cycle‑time reductions of up to 50 percent with FlexSpeed.

MOL Group announced results for the third quarter of 2025.

MOL Group announced results for the third quarter of 2025.

MOL Group reported USD 503 million profit before tax for Q3 2025, flat year on year, as refining and fuel retail supported EBITDA. In light of new challenges, the company reviewed its 2025 EBITDA guidance, while petrochemicals stayed below breakeven.

Ecomondo 2025 reports 7 percent rise in attendance

Ecomondo 2025 reports 7 percent rise in attendance

The 28th edition of Ecomondo closed in Rimini with total attendance up 7 percent and foreign participation up 10 percent, hosting 1,700 exhibiting brands over 166,000 square metres and more than 200 events.

Mammoet supports Topas Advanced Polymers' new COC plant

Mammoet supports Topas Advanced Polymers' new COC plant

Mammoet planned and executed crane services, internal transport and equipment installation for Topas Advanced Polymers' new COC production plant at the Leuna chemical site in Germany. The scope covered around 500 plant components under tight schedules and high safety requirements.

Ecovadis gold for Envalior in first assessment

Ecovadis gold for Envalior in first assessment

Envalior received an EcoVadis Gold Medal in its first assessment, placing in the top 3 percent of companies in its sector. The rating follows the company’s first sustainability report and the launch of the Envalior CARES strategy.

SABIC launches new Noryl resin for water management applications

SABIC launches new Noryl resin for water management applications

SABIC has introduced Noryl WM300G, a non-reinforced PPE/PS blend for water management applications. The material targets potential restrictions on butadiene in drinking water by avoiding conventional impact modifiers and offers higher burst strength than Noryl 713S.

Områ opening boosts Norway's plastic packaging recycling

Områ opening boosts Norway's plastic packaging recycling

Områ, a new fine-sorting facility jointly owned by Tomra and Plastretur, has been officially opened near Oslo. The plant can process 90,000 tonnes of plastic packaging a year, sorting mixed waste into up to ten polymer fractions for recycling.