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Polymer composite heat exchangers extend CHP efficiency range

Polymer composite heat exchangers extend CHP efficiency range

Bomat Energiesysteme has expanded its corrosion‑resistant heat exchanger range for biogas and sewage gas CHP units from 150 to 1,500 kW, using polymer composite tubes to enable both heat recovery and fuel‑saving retrofits with lower emissions.

Automation of plasticizing screw polishing

Automation of plasticizing screw polishing

ENGEL Austria has commissioned in St. Valentin a fully automated vibratory finishing cell for plasticizing screws, based on Rösler trough vibrators and a Promot gantry system. The solution has reduced processing time, minimized manual work and increased quality repeatability.

Low VOC TPEs with recyclate approved for automotive interiors

Low VOC TPEs with recyclate approved for automotive interiors

Hexpol has qualified Dryflex Circular TPE compounds with recycled content to the Porsche PN 780 standard for low VOC and low-odour performance in automotive interior applications, while achieving a reduced product carbon footprint versus virgin TPEs.

Boy 35 Electric debuts at Swiss Plastics Expo in Lucerne

Boy 35 Electric debuts at Swiss Plastics Expo in Lucerne

Boy Schweiz will present the new Boy 35 Electric injection moulding machine and the compact Boy XS E at Swiss Plastics Expo 2026 in Lucerne, highlighting compact, precise and energy-efficient solutions for Swiss processors.

Sidel’s EvoBLOW Laser after drinktec trade fair

Sidel’s EvoBLOW Laser after drinktec trade fair

Sidel reviews the launch of its EvoBLOW Laser technology following the drinktec trade fair, highlighting energy savings, simplified operation and alignment with the company’s innovation culture.

Domo Chemicals again achieves EcoVadis platinum rating

Domo Chemicals again achieves EcoVadis platinum rating

Domo Chemicals has once more received the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, achieving a score of 90/100 and ranking among the top 1% of companies worldwide in sustainability performance across environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

Material quality, exchange and concrete applications

Material quality, exchange and concrete applications

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, WIS Kunststoffe focused on its FDA-cleared post-consumer rPP grade for food-contact applications and on in-depth technical discussions with customers about regulatory-compliant recyclate solutions for packaging, consumer goods and automotive uses.