Borealis and Borouge expand global XLPE and Semicon capacity
By the end of 2027, Borealis and Borouge will have doubled their ability to serve the most demanding power cable applications, enabling their customers to deliver on the energy transition.
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Lanxess at Chemspec Europe 2025
At this year’s Chemspec Europe, Lanxess will present its comprehensive product portfolio and expertise for numerous industrial sectors. These include products and solutions for agriculture/crop protection, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care, as well as household and industrial cleaning.
Xenia set to unveil new ceramic thermoplastic composites at EPHJ 2025
Xenia Materials, global player in engineering and manufacturing reinforced thermoplastic composites, announces the launch of Xeramic, an innovative range of ceramic thermoplastic compounds developed to deliver high performance combined with refined aesthetic appeal.
BOY impresses at Kuteno 2025 with a successful trade fair appearance
BOY made a successful appearance at this year's KUTENO: six machines from the current product portfolio impressively demonstrated the company's expertise in the field of very compact and energy-efficient injection molding machines.
GreenPlast 2025: technology and innovation for sustainable plastics
GreenPlast opened on tuesday at Fiera Milano, the international exhibition and conference dedicated to technologies and materials for plastics and rubber processing, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
VDMA “The Power of Plastics Forum” at K 2025
The machinery and equipment manufacturers’ association will again present itself with a special area and extensive programme on the outdoor premises of K 2025.
Borealis creates first comprehensive reusable cup system
The Messe Düsseldorf (Düsseldorf Exhibition Center) will use reusable cups at all restaurants and bars throughout K 2025, made from Borealis modified polypropylene for foam, which is produced using chemically recycled feedstock based on OMV’s ReOil technology.
SKZ presents pioneering testing systems
The SKZ Plastics Center presents modern solutions for high-precision detection of even the smallest defects in plastic products. Companies benefit from comprehensive support - from selection and adaptation to development and seamless integration of automated testing systems.
Borealis invests to increase capacity for recyclable polymer foam solutions
Borealis invests over EUR 100 million in new High Melt Strength polypropylene (HMS PP) line at its Burghausen, Germany, facility. The start-up is planned for the second half of 2026
Aimplas launches an innovative accelerated biodegradation test
Aimplas has developed a pioneering methodology that enables the biodegradability of plastic materials to be assessed three times faster than conventional testing methods.
Controller-related approaches for reliable recyclate processing
Digital pilot functions stabilise the injection moulding process.
X-Rite Launches CiF3200 Imaging Benchtop Spectrophotometer
X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, today announced the launch of the CiF3200 imaging spectrophotometer, designed for color measurement of small, odd-shaped, multi-colored, and highly reflective items.
