Plastics

Plastics are the materials used in many various applications, e.g. in packaging and construction industry, as well as in manufacturing of household appliances, clothes, toys and medical equipment. Polymers are produced mostly from fossil resources and their features can be modified through special additives. The most popular plastics are: polyethylene, polypropylene, polivinyl chloride and polystyrene.

News

RadiciGroup at K 2025: innovation and sustainability in focus

RadiciGroup will showcase new polyamide and PBT solutions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, with a focus on e-mobility, photovoltaic and home appliances, alongside bio-based and recycled ranges.

Trelleborg presents FoodPro sealing materials at drinktec 2025

Trelleborg will exhibit its FoodPro range of globally compliant sealing materials for food and beverage processing equipment at drinktec 2025, hall B5, booth 552. The portfolio covers EPDM, NBR, FKM, PTFE and PEEK solutions and includes new FoodPro EPDM grades.

Clariant expands stabilizer production and applications for plastics industry

Clariant has increased its stabilizer production capacity in China and introduced new solutions for artificial turf and medical polyolefin applications, addressing rising global demand for high-performance plastic additives.

Plast 2026, Press Tour in Italy

23rd International Trade Fair Plastics and Rubber

Central European Plastics Meeting 2025

Sidel to showcase smart manufacturing at ProPak Asia 2026

At ProPak Asia 2026, Sidel will present technologies for production lines, digital solutions and systems for multi-format packaging. The showcase will include EvoBLOW Laser, Aseptic Predis X4 and the Synergy low-pressure blowing kit.

Used machines gain importance in plastics recycling

Herbold Meckesheim is expanding its offering of used machinery for plastics recycling. The company says that rising investment costs and the need for short delivery times are increasing the importance of such equipment as a fully viable alternative to new systems.

Atlas Copco expands the GHS VSD+ vacuum pump series

Atlas Copco introduces the GHS 402 - 902 VSD+ vacuum pump for applications including food packaging, vacuum cooling and plastics thermoforming. The new design is intended to provide high pumping speed, lower energy consumption and a smaller installation footprint.

Omya to distribute SkypeL TPE-E in Europe

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has become SK Chemicals’ distribution partner for SkypeL TPE-E thermoplastic polyester elastomers in European markets. The agreement will take effect on July 1, 2026 and covers sales, technical support and application development.

Boy to showcase injection moulding machines at Interplas 2026

Together with its UK representative Boy Ltd., Boy will present four injection moulding machines from its current range at Interplas 2026 in Birmingham. The company announces a showcase of energy-efficient solutions for various plastics processing applications.

Deposit return scheme meets goals but needs urgent fixes

After six months of operation, Poland’s deposit return scheme is delivering its first environmental effects, but according to the Polish Recycling Association it urgently requires better communication with citizens and the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility.

Grupa Azoty improved EBITDA in the first quarter of 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Grupa Azoty reported sales revenue of PLN 3.70 billion and EBITDA of PLN 317 million. Operating performance improved year on year, supported by the Agro segment and a positive result in the Chemicals segment.

Dr Axel von Wiedersperg elected new chairman of the K 2028 advisory board

Preparations for K 2028 in Düsseldorf began at the inaugural meeting of the Exhibitor Advisory Board. Dr Axel von Wiedersperg of Brückner Group SE was unanimously elected chairman.

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