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BASF starts up its first plant for recycled polyamide 6

BASF starts up its first plant for recycled polyamide 6

BASF announced the start-up of the world’s first commercial loopamid plant. The production facility at the Caojing site in Shanghai, China, has an annual capacity of 500 metric tons and marks an important step in the supply of sustainable products for the textile industry.

Husky strengthens 25-year commitment to India

Husky strengthens 25-year commitment to India

Husky Technologies, a global leader in injection molding technology and solutions, is reinforcing its commitment to India with expanded facilities, technology innovations, and service enhancements designed to support the country’s emergence as a global sustainability leader.

Husky reinforces commitment to Latin America market

Husky reinforces commitment to Latin America market

Husky Technologies is reinforcing its commitment to the Latin America market with a comprehensive tradeshow presence throughout the region, exhibiting at both Plastimagen taking place in Mexico City and Plástico Brasil taking place in São Paulo, Brazil.

The first plant of Rotterdam-based chemical recycling company Xycle

The first plant of Rotterdam-based chemical recycling company Xycle

Xycle, a pioneering startup committed to advancing a circular economy for plastic through chemical recycling technology, announces it has successfully secured financing to fund the construction of its first commercial-scale plant. The funds secured are a combination of equity investment from a consortium of investors; Dow, ING, Invest-NL (partly covered by InvestEU) and Vopak, and senior debt from Polestar Capital.

BASF Group: Financial figures for 2024

BASF Group: Financial figures for 2024

In a challenging market environment, BASF Group’s EBITDA before special items (income from operations before depreciation, amortization and special items) increased in the full year 2024 to €7.9 billion.

 Vecoplan Group draws a positive balance

Vecoplan Group draws a positive balance

The Vecoplan Group can look back on a successful financial year 2024, despite the difficult economic situation. The company, which specialises in machines and plants for the processing of waste materials, was able to hold its own.

Exploring new horizons: JEC Investor Day 2025

Exploring new horizons: JEC Investor Day 2025

JEC is delighted to unveil Investor Day, a signature event created in partnership with Catalysium and Sesamers within JEC World 2025, taking place on March 5, 2025, at Paris Nord Villepinte.

Syensqo exhibits at JEC World 2025

Syensqo exhibits at JEC World 2025

Syensqo, part of Solvay Group, will put its sustainability strategy at the core of its presence at JEC World 2025, in line with the company’s commitment to creating solutions that advance humanity while protecting our planet.

Countdown to Moulding Expo 2025

Countdown to Moulding Expo 2025

Messe Stuttgart will again become the meeting point for the tool, pattern and mould making industry from 6 to 9 May 2025. The international press trip in February was an important milestone during the preparations for the trade fair.