RecyClass has updated its design for recycling guidelines and recyclability evaluation protocols for major plastic packaging streams, based on the results of more than 20 testing campaigns. The changes reflect real sorting and recycling conditions in Europe.
Three German companies of the DOMO Chemicals group have filed for insolvency, and the preliminary insolvency administrator is analysing restructuring scenarios while maintaining ongoing operations.
New AMI Market Intelligence report analyses polyethylene consumption in Middle East and Africa markets for 2019–2029, highlighting key growth segments in plastics processing and differing development drivers in both subregions.
Grupa Azoty Polyolefins has filed a claim with the Vienna International Arbitral Centre against Hyundai Engineering concerning the implementation of the Polimery Police project. The company estimates the value of the claims at up to EUR 2.98 billion.
Several converters have confirmed that they will maintain production on 29–30 December, as they have orders for finished products. As a result, trading companies will be able to continue selling and looking for customers this week, if they deem it appropriate.
EPC Engineering & Technologies and Coperion have developed a one-step direct compounding process for polycarbonate melt that integrates polymerization and compounding, reducing energy use, investment costs and process complexity.
SABIC has announced a further expansion of its polyphenylene ether (PPE) oligomer capacity to support growing demand for high‑performance printed circuit boards in AI and 5G data centers, with completion planned for the second half of 2026.
ELIX Polymers has introduced new deep black colours for ABS and PC/ABS based on NIR-detectable pigments, enabling optical sorting and recycling of black technical plastics while maintaining aesthetics and performance.
The propylene price fell by EUR 25/t in November. After a slow first week, the polypropylene market in Poland stabilised towards the end of the second week of the month.
SABIC has introduced Noryl WM300G, a non-reinforced PPE/PS blend for water management applications. The material targets potential restrictions on butadiene in drinking water by avoiding conventional impact modifiers and offers higher burst strength than Noryl 713S.
In the final weeks of October, several incidents at Central European petrochemical producers could tighten polyethylene supply in the region.
Uniwell Rohrsysteme has adopted Syensqo’s AvaSpire PAEK compounds to produce corrugated flexible plumbing hoses for Grohe faucet systems. The polymer targets a cost and performance gap, enabling streamlined extrusion-based production and addressing durability and potable water requirements.
