Entries are open for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2026. Seven categories recognise innovation and applications of recycled plastics, with winners to be announced during the 10th anniversary of PRS Europe in Amsterdam on 5–6 May 2026; the entry deadline is 5 December 2025.
Envalior has released its first Sustainability Report, covering January to December 2024 and including a Double Materiality Assessment. The voluntarily prepared report outlines progress and plans across ESG topics, including a 2030 climate transition plan and steps toward ESRS alignment.
Omya will showcase minerals, polymers and distribution capabilities at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Hall 6, booth D75. Highlights include the debut of Omya Performance Polymers Distribution, calcium carbonate technologies for decarbonization, lightweighting, breathable film grades and new fiber applications.
Atlas will unveil an updated Ci3000 Weather-Ometer at K 2025 in Düsseldorf. The compact rotating-rack xenon arc tester adds usability and connectivity enhancements aligned with integrated lab workflows.
Freudenberg Performance Materials has published its first standalone sustainability report for its technical textiles business. The report outlines a 2045 Scope 1 and 2 CO2 neutrality goal and details 2024 progress in emissions, energy efficiency and renewable electricity.
K 2025 in Düsseldorf will foreground the "Young Talents" initiative with a guided tour, a training lounge and dedicated career formats to inform school pupils, students and young professionals about education and career paths in plastics and rubber.
Wacker has started serial production of Nexipal Sense silicone sensor laminates and will debut the prefabricated components at K 2025. The automated roll-to-roll process integrates digitally printed electrodes and in-line AI inspection.
The Central European Plastics Meeting will take place in Budapest on 16–18 September. The program includes pre-arranged B2B meetings, a networking event, and five themed conferences with industry representatives as speakers.
Delta Tecnic will highlight color and additive masterbatch solutions for fluoropolymers, HFFR TPU cables, photovoltaic installations and PBT buffer tubes at Wire Southeast Asia 2025 in Bangkok. The company will exhibit at stand K40 from September 17 to 19 at Bitec halls 102-103.
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.
Messe Düsseldorf has introduced K Assistant, an AI-supported chatbot on www.k-online.com that provides exhibitors and visitors with multilingual, 24/7 guidance on hall plans, exhibitor offerings, the supporting programme and services ahead of K 2025.
KraussMaffei Extrusion introduced the ZE Petrochemical series of co-rotating twin-screw extruders for raw polymer production. The ZE-PC platform emphasizes energy efficiency, high throughput and optimized product quality for petrochemical processes.
