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

SABIC pioneers with new LNP Elcrin iQ compounds

SABIC launched today new LNP Elcrin WF006XXPiQ compound and LNP Elcrin WF0061XPiQ compound, the first two grades in a new portfolio of materials that incorporate pre-consumer recycled glass fiber diverted from the waste stream of industrial processes.

From PET bottles straight to food contact grade r-PET packaging

Amut’s strategic partnership with Erema contributes to acceleratethe transition towards a greener world.

SABIC introduces new Noryl resins

To support broader adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), SABIC is launching two new grades of Noryl resin that support demand for lighter, thinner and more crash-resistant battery modules and housings.

International Engineering Fair

Plastpol 2021 - Yizumi Germany

The International Trade Fair for the Plastics Processing

R&P Polyplastic will increase the deliveries of glass fiber reinforced grades

The leading Russian compounder is planning to increase the shipments of glass fiber reinforced grades within coming months both to domestic and European markets.

Drinktec 2022: Preparations are going according to plan

drinktec, the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry, will take place in Munich from September 12 to 16, 2022.

Siemens Partners with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation

Siemens and Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation (Hyundai and Kia) announced today a new technology partnership to accelerate their digital transformation and a new future of mobility.

Polyamide compound manufacturing reaches new throughput dimension

Specialty chemicals company Lanxess is now operating another Coperion line to produce Polyamide 6, Polyamide 66 and Polybutylenterephthalate (PBT) at its Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany, location, making significant steps toward a new throughput range.

Wacker presents additives for biodegradable plastics at the European Bioplastics Conference

Wacker is showcasing two additives for processing biodegradable plastics at the 16th European Bioplastics Conference: its Vinnex additive system based on polyvinylacetate technology and its silicone-based performance additive Genioplast for thermoplastics and engineering plastics.

Ampacet introduces New FRESH+ antifog masterbatch for fresh produce packaging

Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced FRESH+ 1032 AF (1001032-E), a new specialty antifog masterbatch for polyethylene flexible applications that offers exceptional slip performance and machinability on packaging equipment.

R&P Polyplastic in 2021 invested more than 140 thousand € in the development of its R&D Center

The laboratory base of the R&D Center was recently updated by new equipment. One of the main acquisitions was a Shimadzu universal testing machine of a desktop type with an increased traverse travel for carrying out physical and mechanical tests of various materials. The equipment was installed in November.

R&P Polyplastic has taken the second step towards entering the Hungarian market

Polyplastic Trading House representatives had a meeting with the Hungarian office managers of HSH Chemie, one of the leading distribution companies having more than 30 years of experience and a network of offices in Central and Eastern Europe.