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Albis and Covestro expand partnership in Brazil

Albis and Covestro expand partnership in Brazil

Albis is expanding its partnership with Covestro to the Brazilian market. The agreement covers the distribution of polycarbonates, polycarbonate blends and thermoplastic polyurethanes, with local market support to be provided by Tecnomatiz, an Albis Group company.

Sun Chemical receives RecyClass certification for PU inks

Sun Chemical receives RecyClass certification for PU inks

Sun Chemical has obtained RecyClass certification for its solvent-based SunUno SoliCycle inks for flexible packaging. Combined with certified SunLam laminating adhesives, the solution is intended to support the design of packaging structures compatible with recycling.

PCC plans to integrate PCC MCAA into the PCC Rokita Group

PCC plans to integrate PCC MCAA into the PCC Rokita Group

PCC Rokita has signed a letter of intent with PCC SE regarding the planned contribution in kind of PCC MCAA and MCAA SE. The estimated value of the entities is approximately PLN 289 million, and the transaction is intended to be non-cash.

ENGEL simplifies clearmelt systems and reduces costs

ENGEL simplifies clearmelt systems and reduces costs

ENGEL has developed a new machine concept for clearmelt systems based on the duo combi M two-platen injection moulding machine. The solution is intended to reduce investment costs, shrink the footprint, and simplify installation, operation and colour changes in PUR applications.

Hennecke will showcase PUR overmoulding technology at Chinaplas 2026

Hennecke will showcase PUR overmoulding technology at Chinaplas 2026

At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Hennecke PUR Solutions will present its enhanced PUR overmolding technology with modules integrated directly into injection molding machines and Highline MK2 TI series solutions for technical insulation, tailored to regional market requirements.

ENGEL launches clearmelt competence center for PUR flooding

ENGEL launches clearmelt competence center for PUR flooding

ENGEL has established a clearmelt competence center to support customers worldwide in implementing polyurethane flooding processes for high-quality plastic surfaces, offering integrated project management from concept to series production.

Polyurethane and silicone sealing for lighting by Rampf

Polyurethane and silicone sealing for lighting by Rampf

Rampf Group presents two‑component polyurethane and silicone sealing materials alongside automated mixing and dispensing systems for lighting applications, citing IP67 sealing performance and cycle‑time reductions of up to 50 percent with FlexSpeed.

Hennecke introduces Smartflex evo for comfort foams

Hennecke introduces Smartflex evo for comfort foams

Hennecke has added the Smartflex evo continuous slabstock line to its polyurethane block foam portfolio, positioned between the Jflex evo and Multiflex systems. The line targets cost-efficient industrial production of comfort foams for mattresses and upholstered furniture.