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New Durafide PPS grades with mechanical recyclate from Polyplastics

Polyplastics introduces two new Durafide PPS grades with mechanically recycled content, reinforced with 40% glass fiber, as part of its Duracircle initiative and open PIR mechanical recycling scheme.

2026-01-29 engineering plastics

Circular Valley Convention 2026: a platform for the circular economy

Circular Valley Convention 2026, organized by Circular Valley, Messe Düsseldorf and Fraunhofer, will for the second time combine a trade fair, specialist conference and networking to create a cross-industry platform for concrete solutions in the field of the circular economy.

2026-01-28 circular economy

Modernisation of the BZB sorting plant in the Basque Country with Stadler

Stadler has modernised the BZB light packaging sorting plant in Amorebieta-Extano, increasing its throughput, level of automation and digitalisation, and strengthening the nearly 25-year collaboration with its Basque partner.

2026-01-28 recycling

Three decades of Fakuma trade fair

Three decades of Fakuma trade fair in plastics processing

2026-01-27 polymer industry

Why antimony is no longer suitable for modern adhesives

Rising prices of antimony trioxide and regulatory pressure are pushing adhesive manufacturers to seek halogen‑free flame retardant alternatives. Clariant proposes phosphinates as a replacement for ATO in adhesive applications.

2026-01-27 chemical industry

New fully digitalized Unitex plant in Trang Bang

Unitex has commissioned a new filament yarn production plant in Trang Bang with a capacity of 36,000 t/year, fully digitalized using Barmag's atmos.io platform.

2026-01-27 machine industry

Recycling fishing nets for industrial applications

The REDES4VALUE project develops mechanical and chemical recycling processes for polyamide fishing net waste, enabling the production of recyclates and new polyamides for packaging, agriculture, automotive and 3D printing applications.

2026-01-26 recycling

Global development of PET recycling in EREMA's strategy

2026-01-26 recycling

SACO AEI Polymers receives Platinum rating in the EcoVadis assessment

SACO AEI Polymers has received a Platinum rating in the EcoVadis assessment, ranking among the top 1% of companies worldwide in terms of sustainability performance.

2026-01-23 polymer industry

Trogamid R: transparent recycled polyamide for eyewear frames

Evonik launches Trogamid R, a transparent polyamide produced from post-industrial waste and processed by Poliplastic SRL within a circular economy model for the eyewear industry.

2026-01-23 engineering plastics

Tomra Recycling awarded EcoVadis Platinum medal for sustainability

Tomra Sorting GmbH, the headquarters of Tomra Recycling, has received the EcoVadis Platinum medal with a score of 87/100, ranking among the top 1% of highest-rated companies for sustainability.

2026-01-23 recycling

Technological trends in manufacturing for 2026 according to Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes presents key development directions for the manufacturing industry in 2026, including the integration of artificial intelligence, virtual twins, sense computing and the expansion of digital manufacturing platforms.

2026-01-23 Industry 4.0