The SKZ Plastics Center and the Institute of Psychology at the University of Würzburg have completed the OFHarmonie research project on the impact of plastic component surface structures on color perception. The results indicate the need for combined analysis of color, brightness, gloss and surface parameters.
The global PET market enters 2026 with weak demand, volatile freight costs and increasing import competition. Seasonality and speculative factors in many regions prevail over supply-demand fundamentals.
At the 3DExperience World conference in Houston, the winners of the international Aakruti 2026 design competition were announced. Students from nine countries developed sustainable solutions in healthcare, mobility, infrastructure and green energy using the 3DExperience platform and Solidworks applications.
Within the Possible project, Cannon and its partners have developed two mechanical recycling routes for rigid polyurethane foams and PU/GFRP composites, designed to operate with existing high-pressure foaming lines.
Qemetica Group has advanced to score B in the global CDP system in the areas of Climate Change and Water Security, confirming progress in transparent reporting and implementation of its decarbonisation strategy by 2033.
Coveris has signed an agreement to sell its Paper Packaging Division, comprising label and board activities, to US private equity fund Kingswood Capital Management. After completion of the transaction, the company will focus on flexible packaging in the EMEA region.
ELIX Polymers has announced its 2025–2030 sustainability strategy, including targets for decarbonisation, circular economy and social actions, continuing its existing initiatives to reduce emissions and water consumption.
The growing demand for fancy yarns with differentiated structures is increasing producers’ requirements in terms of precision, reproducibility and energy efficiency. Barmag presents modular DTY solutions and the atmos.io system, focused on stable yarn quality in the premium segment.
The Antwerp Declaration Community, representing more than 1,300 entities across Europe, is calling on EU leaders to take decisive corrective action for industrial competitiveness and jobs, with concrete effects visible in 2026.
The third edition of RePlast Eurasia, dedicated to plastics and fiber recycling, will be held on 26–28 March 2026 in Istanbul. The event will focus on recycling technologies, the circular economy and sustainable solutions for the industry.
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.
The European chemical industry, facing increasing cost pressure and a loss of production capacity, is calling on EU leaders for concrete action to restore competitiveness, ensure predictable regulation and strengthen market protection in the face of global competition.
