https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/innovations-28 · 27.07.2026

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Syensqo develops chemical recycling for sulfone polymers

Syensqo has introduced a proprietary chemical recycling process that depolymerizes polyarylethersulfone from post-industrial and post-consumer streams into purified monomers for reuse. The company says the monomers can be reintegrated into PSU, PPSU and PESU, supporting circularity.

2025-10-02 chemical recycling

Envalior to debut at K 2025 with materials and services

Envalior will present engineering materials, sustainability initiatives and development services at K 2025 in Hall 6, Booth B11. The showcase spans mobility, electrical and electronics, and consumer goods, with new PBT, PA and TPC solutions and an expanded portfolio of bio- and recycled-based grades.

2025-10-02 fairs

Foamed PP coffee cup developed by SML and KGL

SML and KGL S.A. have developed a thermoformed foamed PP coffee cup for hot-fill applications, combining heat resistance with material savings and PPWR-compliant recyclability.

2025-10-01 recycling

Plexiglas compounds enable signature light ring in Nuki locks

Nuki’s fifth-generation Smart Locks use Plexiglas molding compounds from Röhm to retain the brand’s segmented light ring in a significantly miniaturized design. The redesign combines a two-component diffuser and a mechanical light guide to manage light and torque in limited space.

2025-10-01 engineering plastics

Kurz to show NFPP, rPET and and bio-based materials at K 2025

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Leonhard Kurz will present NFPP lightweight composites, Recosys rPET-based textiles and EcoLayer FX decoration for PP-based substrates, focusing on scalable approaches to circularity and resource efficiency in automotive interiors.

2025-09-30 sustainability

Hennecke introduces Smartflex evo for comfort foams

Hennecke has added the Smartflex evo continuous slabstock line to its polyurethane block foam portfolio, positioned between the Jflex evo and Multiflex systems. The line targets cost-efficient industrial production of comfort foams for mattresses and upholstered furniture.

2025-09-30 polyurethanes (PUR)

SABIC debuts non-fluorinated Siltem resin blends for cables

SABIC has introduced three non-fluorinated Siltem resin blend families as potential alternatives to ETFE, FEP and PVDF in wire and cable, targeting PFAS-related restrictions while improving processing and resistance properties.

2025-09-30 copolymers

Toyo to debut all-electric Si-7 series at K 2025

Toyo will mark its centenary at K 2025 with the launch of the all-electric Si-7 injection moulding platform. Live moulding trials will cover packaging and medical applications, with Deckerform supporting the presentation at Hall 13, Stand B11.

2025-09-29 injection moulding press/machines

From standard machines to tailored PET blow molding solutions

PET Technologies reports rising demand for customised blow molding equipment, reflecting diverse market needs and site-specific constraints. The company will highlight custom engineering at K 2025 in Düsseldorf.

2025-09-29 blowing machines

Coca-Cola HBC installs Mecalux pallet shuttle in Lisburn

Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has deployed a semi-automated Mecalux Pallet Shuttle warehouse in Lisburn, providing high-density storage for 9,000 pallets and stricter inventory control to support distribution across the island of Ireland.

2025-09-29 logistics

K trade fair sets the direction for the plastics industry

Interview with Thomas Franken, Director of K Show.

2025-09-29 plastics

MAS launches iQonicTwin HyperPET with pre-extrusion SSP

MAS introduced the iQonicTwin HyperPET, integrating a pre-extrusion SSP based on infrared radiation and vacuum for food-grade rPET with stable IV, color consistency and low AA at reduced energy use. The solution debuts at K Show 2025 in Düsseldorf.

2025-09-29 recycling