https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/sustainability-212 · 27.07.2026

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Siemens and Envalior develop bio-based housing for Sirius 3RQ4

Siemens Smart Infrastructure introduced Sirius 3RQ4 coupling relays with housings made from Akulon K225-KS B-MB, a PA6 grade from Envalior containing 70 percent bio-based content sourced from used cooking oil via mass balance. The series offers three variants and meets Siemens EcoTech criteria.

2025-10-14 polyamide (PA)

Polyvantis outlines ESG strategy and innovation for K 2025

At K 2025, Polyvantis will present an ESG-focused strategy built on three pillars, detailing actions in design, manufacturing and resource efficiency, alongside governance and safety commitments.

2025-10-14 sustainability

Syensqo expands market-first non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer portfolio

Syensqo has expanded its non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer portfolio with new grades rated for continuous operation up to 320°C. The materials target high-purity, high-temperature vacuum service in semiconductor sealing, with variants now available for sampling, trial and commercial use.Syensqo expands market-first non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer portfolio

2025-10-14 elastomers

RadiciGroup at K 2025: Innovation and sustainability in partnership with customers

At K 2025, RadiciGroup presents new flame-retardant polyamides and PBT grades for e-mobility, photovoltaics and home appliances, alongside recycled and bio-based options. The company will also showcase metal-replacement engineering and its AutoInsight 3D application explorer.

2025-10-13 fairs

Gabriel-Chemie completes expansion of Hungarian site

Gabriel-Chemie Group has opened an expanded production facility in Nyíregyháza, Hungary, following an investment of approximately €6.5 million. The project increases capacity, modernises infrastructure and adds energy-efficient systems, including a planned 250 kWp photovoltaic installation.

2025-10-13 investments

Nordson BKG debuts high-throughput PolyNeo melt pumps at K 2025

Nordson BKG GmbH introduced new high-throughput sizes for its PolyNeo melt pump line at K 2025. The pumps support up to 20 tons per hour and feature advanced heating for precise thermal control, aiming to cut waste and energy use while maintaining consistent melt quality.

2025-10-08 pumps

Envalior introduces halogen-free PBT for high-voltage connectors

Envalior has unveiled a new halogen-free, flame-retardant PBT, Pocan BFN4232ZHR S1, combining the dimensional stability and electrical insulation of PBT with hydrolysis and creep resistance comparable to polyamide 6 and 66. The grade targets high-voltage connectors, AI data centers and 48 V systems.

2025-10-08 polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)

RecyClass introduces sorting process certification

RecyClass released its Sorting Process Certification, aligning sorting controls with EU Regulation 2022/1616 for potential food-contact recycling. Sorting centres and downstream waste traders can apply from early 2026.

2025-10-08 certyficate

Coveris with No Waste vision and ReCover progress at Sustainable Packaging Summit

Coveris will showcase its No Waste strategy and progress within ReCover at the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025 in Utrecht, including recycling targets, de-inking and circular methods, and partnerships with Nextek and Interzero.

2025-10-07 fairs

SABIC & Zuyderland collaborate to drive circularity for hospital plastic waste

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has collaborated with Zuyderland medical center in The Netherlands to help transform medical plastic waste into new contact sensitive packaging materials.

2025-10-07 chemical recycling

Rexelian launches recycled polyolefin compounds for mobility

Rexelian has launched as an independent compounder of recycled PP and PE for mobility, appliances and electronics, leveraging access to GCR Group’s 500 kt per year infrastructure and focusing on traceability, quality and EU circularity targets.

2025-10-07 compounds

DOMO Chemicals previews polyamide innovations for K 2025

At K 2025, DOMO Chemicals will present new polyamide developments across circularity, lightweighting, flame-retardant E&E and water-contact applications, with highlights including an automotive dissolution-recycling pilot with Audi and Fraunhofer IVV and new Technyl and Domamid grades.

2025-10-07 polyamide (PA)