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

Three anniversaries of Milar and the Biesterfeld Group in 2026

The year 2026 brings three important anniversaries for Milar and the Biesterfeld Group: 35 years of Milar's operations, 30 years of Biesterfeld's presence in Poland, and 120 years of the Biesterfeld Group's operations. It is an opportunity to review the development of both companies and their cooperation with industry.

Aluminium Tech Expo 2026 to debut in Nadarzyn

In June 2026, the first edition of Aluminium Tech Expo, a trade fair dedicated to aluminium processing technologies for industry and construction, will take place at Ptak Warsaw Expo. The event will be accompanied by an industry conference focused on innovations in the aluminium sector.

Ad Rem launches the Owl system for plastic flake analysis

Ad Rem has developed the automated Owl system for quality control of plastic flakes and regranulates. The solution combines XRF and FTIR analysis, enabling identification of polymer type and elemental composition, including for black plastics.

Hubergroup Chemicals to present new products at Paintistanbul 2026

At Paintistanbul 2026, hubergroup Chemicals will present its portfolio of solutions for paints, coatings and printing inks. The spotlight will be on the Elara additive series and the UHVPI-222200 UV oligomer.

Warsaw drowns in noise: the solution lies in used tyres

A report on noise in Warsaw points to systemic exceedances of WHO recommendations and national standards. The Polish Tyre Recyclers Association notes that solutions using rubber from recycled tyres can reduce road and tram noise and are ready for implementation.

Gentlebrand develops the SmartWeighting concept

Gentlebrand presented its SmartWeighting concept using the MINERA still water bottle as an example. The solution is intended to reduce material use while maintaining functional performance, packaging aesthetics and brand positioning.

Boy to showcase sustainable cup production at Equiplast 2026

At Equiplast 2026 in Barcelona, Dr. Boy together with its Spanish representative Centrotécnica will present two injection moulding machines and applications demonstrating precise and energy-efficient plastics processing.

Artur Metzler becomes new managing director of Arburg Poland

From 1 June 2026, Artur Metzler will assume the role of Managing Director of Arburg Polska. Having been with the company since 2005, the sales and service expert is expected to continue the company’s development in the Polish market for injection moulding machines and automation solutions.

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Ekochem Sp. z o.o.

Machines for plastic processing and plastic material distribution