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

PET Pack CEE Forum 2026 in Budapest this September

On 17 September 2026, PET Pack CEE Forum 2026 will take place in Budapest, focusing on regulation, compliance and competitiveness across the PET packaging value chain in Central and Eastern Europe.

Wacker opens new production site for specialty silicones

Wacker has officially opened a new specialty silicones production site in Karlovy Vary. The facility is intended to support the company’s European production network and supplies for the automotive, household appliances, medical technology and energy sectors.

Boy after Plast Milano 2026

Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG and ST.A.TE Technologies S.r.l. sum up their participation in Plast Milano 2026. Three energy-efficient injection moulding machines were presented at the stand and attracted interest from international visitors.

Syensqo receives SEAL recognition from Freudenberg

Syensqo has received Gold-level recognition in the chemical segment of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies' 2025 Supplier Excellence Achievement Level Award program. The award covers quality, technical support, delivery, cost management and customer service.

SKZ trains Ford employees in injection molding in Saarlouis

Ford is developing expertise in the production of plastic components at its Saarlouis plant in cooperation with the SKZ plastics center. The training courses are conducted directly on the company’s own injection molding machines and using original tools.

3DPlastLab closes its first edition during Plast 2026

The first edition of 3DPlastLab, an area dedicated to innovation in additive manufacturing within Plast 2026, brought together researchers, designers, universities, start-ups and companies from multiple countries. The presentations focused on materials, their functionality and industrial applications.

Rajoo upgrades the Shree Yantralaya facility in Rajkot

Rajoo Engineers has completed a major upgrade of the Shree Yantralaya facility, its machine shop in Rajkot. The investment is intended to increase the precision, consistency and productivity of manufacturing components for extrusion systems.

FDA confirms Coperion technology for rHDPE and rPP

Coperion has received a Letter of No Objection from the U.S. FDA for its HDPE and PP recycling technology. It confirms that the combination of twin screw extruders and EcoFresh silo degassing enables the production of recyclates for direct food contact.

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