https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/polystyrene-ps-155 · 27.07.2026

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NexKemia expands EPS capabilities with ZSK twin screw extruders

NexKemia Petrochemicals uses Coperion ZSK twin screw extruders to produce EPS, graphite-enhanced polystyrene and EPS with up to 30% recyclate in a single-step process, combining process simplification with reduced emissions and wastewater.

2025-12-11 polystyrene (PS)

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.

2025-11-06 engineering plastics

Ineos Styrolution: first commercial delivery of recycled styrene monomer from Indaver

Ineos Styrolution has received the first truckloads of recycled styrene monomer at its Antwerp site, supplied by Indaver from its newly inaugurated depolymerisation plant. The commercial-scale delivery, a first in Europe, will feed high-quality polystyrene and other styrenics, including food-grade uses.

2025-09-26 chemical recycling

Engel to show 11 s diagnostics cell at K 2025

At K 2025, Engel will present a fully automated cell for producing and packaging polystyrene well plates and lids for diagnostics. The all-electric e-motion 280 combi MW integrates parallel injection, an 11-second cycle and a digital validation assistant aimed at shorter qualifications and a smaller cleanroom footprint.

2025-08-27 injection moulding press/machines

Ineos Styrolution scales recycled polystyrene for Aldi Süd

Ineos Styrolution has introduced sour cream cups with 30% recycled polystyrene in Aldi Süd stores across Germany, developed with Aldi Süd and Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller. In July 2025 the cups were recognised with the German Packaging Award in the “Sustainability: recycled content” category.

2025-08-26 polystyrene (PS)

RecyClass continues advancing plastics circularity

RecyClass has released significant updates to its Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols, reflecting the latest scientific findings and ongoing collaboration across the plastic packaging value chain.

2025-07-10 recycling

RecyClass delivers first Recyclability Evaluation Protocols

The first set of RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols for Automotive and Electrical & Electronic Equipment (EEE) has been published following intense collaboration with the plastic value chain.

2025-07-03 recycling

Revolutionising extrusion efficiency with Gneuss at K 2025

In an era of global uncertainty, extrusion processors face mounting pressure to reduce costs while maintaining quality and output. Gneuss offers a powerful solution in the form of advanced melt filtration and extrusion equipment that can be integrated into existing lines to achieve significant efficiency improvements.

2025-06-30 fairs

kp Infinity receives APR approval and launches in North America

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions, announces the launch of its award-winning kp Infinity foodservice packaging in North America, following the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Design validation.

2025-05-30 packaging industry

BASF receives Operation Clean Sweep certification at all its European production sites

All BASF's European production sites for engineering plastics, polystyrene, expandable polystyrene, polyurethane, thermoplastics polyurethanes, polyamides and specialty polymers are now certified by independent third parties according to the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) standard.

2025-04-01 plastics

trinamiX expands its portfolio for plastics and textile identification

trinamiX GmbH, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopy solutions and subsidiary of BASF, will participate in the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2025, taking place in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

2025-03-27 recycling

RecyClass updates recyclability evaluation protocols and design

Following 18 testing campaigns commissioned in 2024, RecyClass strengthened its Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and Design for Recycling Guidelines to address the impact of various packaging features on plastic recycling streams.

2025-01-28 CO2 footprint