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

10 years of Gabriel-Chemie Italia: a decade of passion, commitment & progress

Gabriel-Chemie is celebrating 10 years of Gabriel-Chemie Italia as part of the Group. During this period, the Italian site in Fara Gera d’Adda has strengthened the company’s position in Southern Europe and in the flame retardants segment.

SI Group and Shengxiao form a joint venture in China

SI Group and Shengxiao Group have established Shengnova Advanced Materials to accelerate the expansion of biphenol production capacity in China. The project is intended to increase regional supply of the material for customers across Asia-Pacific.

PimP my PBF: Low Temperatures for High Powder Utilization Rates

SKZ and Fraunhofer IPA are working on a low-temperature PBF-LB/P process for plastics. The aim of the PimP project is to reduce powder aging, increase the share of material that can be reused, and improve the cost and resource efficiency of the process.

Ultramid A3XZC3 ESD - a high-performance plastic for breathing apparatus

BASF reported the use of Ultramid A3XZC3 ESD in the carrier plate of the MSA M1 breathing apparatus. The material combines flame retardancy, high mechanical strength and reduced surface resistivity, which is important in EX zones.

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag strengthens its presence in Turkey

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has appointed Vincita Plastik Makinaları as its new sales agent in Turkey. The Istanbul-based company will be responsible for sales and service support for injection moulding machines and related technologies.

Neumag BCF tests PET recycling in a carpet-to-carpet system

Barmag, in cooperation with industrial and research partners, evaluated the use of 100% recycled PET carpet material for BCF yarn production. The trials confirmed that the material can be fed back into the spinning process without the addition of virgin polymer.

Arburg to present the Allrounder Trend at Interplast 2026

At Interplast 2026 in Brazil, Arburg will present the Allrounder Trend electric injection moulding machine to the local market for the first time. At stand B15, the Allrounder 1800 e Trend will produce 48 PP screw caps live.

GreenDot acquires Anviplas Spain and strengthens LDPE recycling

GreenDot is expanding its European plastics recycling platform with the Anviplas Spain plant in Navarcles, Catalonia. The move increases LDPE recycling capacity and the availability of high-quality recyclates for European converters and brand owners.

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Machines for plastic processing and plastic material distribution