Avient has introduced the Hiformer Slip + Antistatic liquid additive for BOPP films to the Latin American market, combining slip and antistatic agents in a single formulation, which simplifies production while improving key film properties.
Growing market demand and environmental policies are driving the development of plastics recycling. New technologies and cross-sector applications are increasing the share of recyclates, but the industry still faces quality, economic and social barriers.
AIMPLAS is coordinating the European IRION project, which aims to develop circular solutions for the recovery and reuse of iridium and fluorinated ionomers in proton exchange membrane electrolysers for green hydrogen production.
At Wire Düsseldorf 2026, Avient will present material solutions for power and data cables for data centers, focused on fire safety, increasing throughput, and sustainability goals.
At CBST 2026 in Shenzhen, Sidel will showcase its aseptic PET bottling solutions and the NeXt Line complete line concept, as well as present its service offering for beverage producers in Greater China.
ENGEL has converted its long-standing sales partner Roegele into the subsidiary ENGEL Spain, strengthening local support for the Spanish market and access to technology, service and injection moulding solutions.
Vimar has launched the Linea switch range, where mounting frames made from Durethan Blue polyamide 6 by Envalior have reduced the carbon footprint by more than 80% compared to previous fossil-based solutions.
Xenia Materials introduces the HM Upgrade technology based on high modulus carbon fibres, which increases the stiffness and strength of thermoplastic composites without changing their density, addressing demanding structural applications.
Grupa Azoty has signed a preliminary agreement with Orlen to sell 100% of GA Polyolefins shares for PLN 1.183 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The transaction is closely linked to the composition proceedings of GA Polyolefins.
Röhm is implementing its own chemical recycling technology for PMMA to virgin-quality MMA at the Worms site, creating the basis for a closed material loop within the European Recycling Alliance for PMMA.
LaMa Recycling is carrying out a research project at the SKZ center on recycling production waste from diaper manufacturing. The aim is to develop a scalable process for recovering polyolefins, cellulose and superabsorbents instead of incinerating them.
Feddersen Group together with BIO-FED, FEDDEM and Trebo will present an integrated portfolio of solutions for the circular economy at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, covering raw material identification, compounding, recycling technologies and advanced sorting.
