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.

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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.

23rd International Trade Fair Plastics and Rubber

Central European Plastics Meeting 2025

SüdpacK Medica packaging solutions at Pharmapack 2026

SüdpacK Medica will present at Pharmapack 2026 in Paris the recyclable blister concept Pharmaguard, the low-particle Medguard packaging portfolio, and the new Medhub service for ordering pre-made medical pouches.

Siemens Nanjing factory in WEF Global Lighthouse Network

Siemens Nanjing plant has been included in the World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network as a benchmark factory in the productivity category, recognized for its use of digital twins and AI applications.

Dhunseri Poly Films orders the world’s fastest BOPET line

Dhunseri Poly Films has ordered from Brückner Maschinenbau a BOPET film production line with a designed speed of 700 m/min for its plant in Panagarh, West Bengal, India.

Collaborative robots and AI in Polish industry in 2025

Universal Robots sums up 2025 in Poland, highlighting stable demand for cobots in industry, the growing role of the plastics sector and companies’ pragmatic approach to the use of artificial intelligence.

Novoplast Schlauchtechnik launches hose sample take-back service

Novoplast Schlauchtechnik, a company of the Masterflex Group, is introducing a free hose sample take-back service in Germany as part of its transition towards a circular economy.

New president for rubber polymers and additives at Omya

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has appointed Sara Ghione as president for rubber polymers and additives, responsible for global distribution development in this segment.

Grupa Azoty creates write-downs ahead of GA Polyolefins divestment

Grupa Azoty and Grupa Azoty Police have established significant impairment write-downs mainly related to loans granted to Grupa Azoty Polyolefins, in connection with the planned divestment of the Polimery Police project and ongoing restructuring proceedings.

ChemCourier: Early 2026 in Poland’s Polyethylene (PE) Market

In the first week of January 2026, market participants gradually returned to activity after the long Christmas and New Year break. The period was marked by waiting for the first price offers and by analysis of the current market situation.