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.

Plast 2026, Press Tour in Italy

23rd International Trade Fair Plastics and Rubber

Central European Plastics Meeting 2025

Ultramid Advanced in Weidmüller PCB connectors

Weidmüller uses BASF's polyphthalamide Ultramid Advanced N3U41 G6 in PCB connectors and terminals from the Omnimate 4.0 family. The material is intended to provide heat resistance for reflow soldering, dimensional stability and broad colouring options.

Amcor launches a 38 mm handle for PET bottles

Amcor has expanded its beverage market portfolio with a 38 mm handle for PET containers. The solution is intended for bottles with a capacity of up to 10 litres, used mainly for water and other non-carbonated beverages.

Envalior assessed the environmental footprint of Tepex composite

Envalior has conducted a life cycle assessment for Tepex dynalite 104-RG600(x)/47% composite, critically reviewed by TÜV SÜD. The company has also developed a version of the material based entirely on sustainable raw materials, with an approximately 50% lower carbon footprint.

A decade of driving vircularity: PRSE celebrates a landmark 10th edition

The tenth edition of Plastics Recycling Show Europe brought together more than 11,500 attendees, over 500 exhibitors and more than 70 speakers in Amsterdam. The organisers highlight the growing importance of the event for the European plastics recycling value chain.

Plastics Europe report points to slower circularity

Plastics Europe’s latest report points to a clear slowdown in the transition of Europe’s plastics system towards circularity. The organisation highlights weaker growth in the production of and demand for circular plastics, along with increasing competitive pressure.

Asahi Kasei develops new PSPI film

Asahi Kasei has developed a photosensitive polyimide PSPI film for advanced panel-level semiconductor packaging. The material is intended to improve the lamination of large panels and support the formation of a greater number of insulating layers.

Lindex and BASF introduce recycled polyamide into lingerie

Lindex has partnered with BASF to introduce loopamid, a polyamide 6 made from recycled textiles, into the lingerie segment. The first products using this material are planned for selected collections at the beginning of 2027.

MedGuard as an integrated sterile packaging system

Südpack Medica is developing MedGuard as an integrated packaging system for the medical technology, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. The solution combines material selection, process support, technical validation and environmental assessment for sterile packaging.

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