SI Group opens European innovation centre in the UK
SI Group has opened a European Innovation Centre in Four Ashes, UK, expanding its global R&D network focused on plastics and rubber application development and analytical characterization.
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Ecomondo 2025: global think tank for ecological transition
Ecomondo will take place on 4–7 November 2025 in Rimini. The organizer expects the participation of over 350 buyers from 66 countries and more than 200 conferences and workshops focused on the ecological transition.
Uniwell selects Syensqo AvaSpire PAEK for corrugated flex hoses
Uniwell Rohrsysteme has adopted Syensqo’s AvaSpire PAEK compounds to produce corrugated flexible plumbing hoses for Grohe faucet systems. The polymer targets a cost and performance gap, enabling streamlined extrusion-based production and addressing durability and potable water requirements.
Kraiburg TPE - new standards for meeting the highest fire safety requirements
Kraiburg TPE has launched its third-generation FR3 thermoplastic elastomers, meeting DIN EN 45545-2 requirements for rail applications. The halogen-free compounds achieve UL94 V0 at 1.5 mm and pass the glow wire test at 960°C.
Plexiglas once again delivers impressive optical quality
Zumtobel has introduced the second generation of its Tecton continuous-row luminaire system, again specifying Röhm’s Plexiglas PMMA molding compounds for the optics. The update expands optical options and emphasizes durability and circular design.
Mammoet launches Industrial Solutions for European installations
Mammoet has introduced Industrial Solutions, a business offering that consolidates engineering, installation, lifting and transport for large industrial projects across Europe, managed by its German organization. The unit targets sectors including semiconductors, data centers, green chemistry, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, paper and packaging.
Why defending circularity and competitiveness are mission critical for our sector
Interview with Antonello Ciotti, president of Petcore Europe, representing the PET value chain.
Ecomondo 2025 expands its international scope
The 28th Ecomondo will run from 4 to 7 November 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre, with more than 200 conferences and workshops and over 800 experts. The program emphasizes circularity, digitalisation and financing for the green economy.
Eurasian gateway to global trade: Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2025
The 34th Plast Eurasia Istanbul will run on 3–6 December 2025 at the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, organized by Tüyap Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım A.Ş. in cooperation with the Turkish Plastics Industry Foundation (Pagev). The program spans processing machinery, materials and automation, with Turkish Airlines as official partner.
Cycom EP2190 enters NCAMP accelerating aerospace qualification
Syensqo’s Cycom EP2190 epoxy prepreg has been added to the NCAMP database, providing standardized qualification datasets and documentation that can reduce time and cost for aerospace programs.
Advanced and chemical recycling in Europe: projects, capacities and status
Fraunhofer Umsicht has published an interactive map of chemical recycling in Europe, showing 2.8 Mt per year planned capacity versus 0.29 Mt per year in operation. Pyrolysis dominates the project pipeline, while no gasification plants are operational.
Trelleborg showcases latest sealing solutions at Semicon Europa 2025
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions will showcase sealing materials and components for front-end and subfab environments at Semicon Europa, stand 311 in Hall C1, Munich, on November 18 to 21. The company will also outline an expansion of its Malta manufacturing site.
