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

Evonik realigns innovation toward market needs and growth

Evonik is reorganizing its innovation activities to accelerate commercialization and increase business resilience. A key element is the Innovation Factory, which, according to the company, could support revenue growth by up to EUR 300 million by 2032.

Gerresheimer automates logistics with Mecalux in the USA

Gerresheimer is launching two automated pallet warehouses in Peachtree City supplied by Mecalux. The investment is intended to increase the efficiency, precision and safety of medical products logistics in the North American market.

igus develops BPA-free material for food machinery

In response to EU Regulation 2024/3190, igus has developed the iglidur A351 material for machine components that come into contact with food. The material is free of BPA and BPS, complies with FDA requirements, and is available in several processing forms.

X-Rite showcased color measurement systems at Plast 2026

At Plast 2026 in Milan, X-Rite presented solutions for color evaluation, formulation, and quality control for plastics processing. The offering also included color visualization tools and the My X-Rite service portal.

New Xytron PPS-compound boosts thermal shock resistance of electric vehicle busbars

Envalior has introduced Xytron M5080ET, an impact-modified PPS compound for overmolding and functionalization of busbars in electric vehicles. The material is designed to improve resistance to stress cracking during thermal shock and to operate at temperatures above 150°C.

Tarkett named SKZ research partner for 2025

SKZ has awarded Tarkett GDL S.A. the title of "Premium Research Partner 2025" for its research collaboration with EZD in Selb. The recognised projects focused on UV inkjet inks and more sustainable PVC plastisols for flooring applications.

Maximum process stability and pellet quality for next-generation production

MAAG has presented a new generation of the M²-USG underwater strand pelletizing system. The solution is intended to increase process stability, throughput and pellet quality while reducing downtime and operating costs.

Implicit project advances recycling of auxiliary waste

The Implicit project focuses on recycling single-use auxiliary materials from composite manufacturing, such as vacuum bags, films and technical fabrics. Its goal is to recover raw materials for applications including automotive, technical textiles and urban furniture.

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