https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/projects-296 · 27.07.2026

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Re-cell develops structural batteries for aviation

The Re-cell project focuses on developing supercapacitors and structural batteries made from recycled carbon fibre for aviation applications. These solutions are intended to combine a load-bearing function with energy storage and support aircraft weight reduction.

2026-07-23 aircraft

SOUL project develops 11 biodegradable solutions

The SOUL project is developing 11 bio-based, soil-biodegradable solutions for agriculture, gardening and sports. AIMPLAS is responsible, among other things, for developing a tool to predict the biodegradability of materials under soil conditions.

2026-05-26 bioplastics

IRION project: recycling critical materials in hydrogen technologies

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.

2026-04-03 recycling

Grupa Azoty sells GA Polyolefins to Orlen

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.

2026-04-01 chemical industry

Emirates Biotech in the Circle consortium: PLA from food waste

Emirates Biotech has joined the European Circle consortium, which aims to demonstrate a biorefinery converting food waste into bio-based chemicals, including polylactic acid (PLA). The company is responsible for the lactic acid polymerisation stage.

2026-03-13 bioplastics

Alujain and Beaulieu plan joint venture in fibre production

Alujain Corporation and Beaulieu International Group have signed a memorandum for the creation of a joint venture in Saudi Arabia, focused on local production of synthetic fibres and non-wovens and on developing GEONATPET operations in Yanbu.

2026-03-04 polymer industry

Exel Composites to present pultrusion technologies at JEC World 2026

Exel Composites will participate in JEC World 2026 in Paris, presenting advanced solutions in continuous composite manufacturing, including pultrusion and pull-winding technologies for high-volume and performance-critical applications.

2026-02-17 fairs

Integration of Davis-Standard’s Canadian companies into Davis-Standard Canada

Davis-Standard consolidates the operations of its Canadian specialty companies Deacro Industries, Brampton Engineering and Gamma Machinery, which as of January 1, 2026 will operate as a single entity under the name Davis-Standard Canada Inc.

2026-01-14 machine industry

Biovalsa project: bioplastics from agricultural waste in Valencia

The Biovalsa project, coordinated by AIMPLAS and co-funded by IVACE+i and ERDF, develops processes for producing bioplastics from agricultural waste such as rice straw and citrus pruning residues.

2026-01-09 bioplastics

Development of highly efficient geothermal probes using nanotechnology

In the EWS.MWCNT project, the SKZ center and its partners are developing geothermal probes made of PE100-RC pipes modified with multi-walled carbon nanotubes to increase thermal conductivity, improve ground source system efficiency and enhance market acceptance.

2026-01-07 polymer industry

The Polimery Police project before an arbitral tribunal – claims of up to EUR 2.98 billion

Grupa Azoty Polyolefins has filed a claim with the Vienna International Arbitral Centre against Hyundai Engineering concerning the implementation of the Polimery Police project. The company estimates the value of the claims at up to EUR 2.98 billion.

2025-12-30 polymer industry