The Gabriel-Chemie Group announces the launch of a new sales and logistics location in Nairobi, Kenya, in spring 2026, strengthening its presence in the rapidly growing plastics and packaging market in Sub-Saharan Africa.
In the cable and PVC industry for technical applications, mere regulatory compliance is no longer enough. By 2026, competitiveness will be defined by the ability to integrate quality, innovation and sustainability directly into the production process and to control process stability.
Sukano, in collaboration with NatureWorks, has introduced a new antiblock masterbatch for biaxially oriented PLA (BOPLA) films to enhance barrier properties and processing on existing BOPP lines, addressing EU PPWR-driven demands for compostable small-format packaging.
Lanxess will showcase polymer additives, colorants and heat-stable inorganic pigments at K 2025 in Duesseldorf, highlighting new flame retardants, hydrolysis stabilizers, plasticizers and color solutions for engineering plastics.
At K 2025, Ekochem will present developments in TPE-S thermoplastic elastomers, combining rubber properties with the functionality of plastics.
Rutalia Masterbatches & Additives will present color masterbatches, additives, desiccants, modifiers, stabilizers, fillers and carbon black at K 2025. The company notes options for weathering resistance, UV protection and process efficiency, as well as grades for less demanding applications.
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced ProVital+ Proflow 1485, a medical-grade PFAS-Free and Siloxane-Free polymer processing aid masterbatch solution designed to replace conventional fluorinated PPA masterbatches used in a wide range of applications.
Delta Tecnic’s knowledge and extensive experience allow them to create formulations that are 30% more cost-effective while maintaining the same performance.
The company offers stable, sustainable coloring solutions adapted to industrial processes in the window and door profiling sector.
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, offers a wide range of innovative solutions designed to enhance safety, durability, and efficiency in cables, connectors and other electrical and electronic equipment.
Today, Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, announced the launch of new stain-resistant additive concentrates as the latest addition to its Cesa Fiber Additives portfolio.
Global coalition aims to move the fashion industry towards a circular future by utilizing renewable nature-driven materials.
