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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.

20 years of Zahoransky USA in the North American market

20 years of Zahoransky USA in the North American market

Zahoransky USA is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The company, which developed from a sales representation into an independent subsidiary with service and spare parts operations, is summarizing the growth of its presence in the USA and Canada.

Oceanzyme investigates enzymatic recycling of marine waste

Oceanzyme investigates enzymatic recycling of marine waste

The Oceanzyme project is analysing new enzymatic recycling solutions for marine waste collected during passive fishing campaigns. The consortium aims to verify the potential for its valorisation and reuse, including in fisheries and aquaculture.

Source One Plastics resumes operations after fire

Source One Plastics resumes operations after fire

Source One Plastics is gradually restoring operations at its sorting and recycling plant in Eicklingen after a fire at the end of January 2026. The rebuilt facility is expected to operate more efficiently, with higher quality and lower emissions.

The role of pooling in supply chain infrastructure

The role of pooling in supply chain infrastructure

Tosca indicates that reusable packaging pooling systems are changing the way load carriers are evaluated. They are increasingly being treated as an element of infrastructure affecting operating costs, availability and supply chain reliability.

Sidel wins EcoVadis Gold Medal 2026

Sidel wins EcoVadis Gold Medal 2026

Sidel received the EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2026 and ranked among the top 5% of companies worldwide assessed for sustainability performance. The evaluation covered areas including the environment, ethics, human rights and sustainable procurement.

Syensqo launches a polymer for modern fabric care

Syensqo launches a polymer for modern fabric care

Syensqo has launched Repel-O-Tex Crystal Premium, a new generation soil release polymer for liquid laundry detergents. The solution was developed for shorter and colder wash cycles and compatibility with concentrated formulations and pouches.

Highsun AKRO launches compounding plant in Fuzhou

Highsun AKRO launches compounding plant in Fuzhou

Highsun AKRO has officially started operations at its Fuzhou plant with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes. The facility will produce modified engineering plastics based on ICX technology and complement the company’s operations in Changzhou.

Global BOPP films market maintains growth

Global BOPP films market maintains growth

According to the updated report by AMI Market Intelligence, global demand for BOPP films reached nearly 11 million tonnes in 2025. Despite cost pressure and geopolitical instability, the segment is expected to grow at a rate exceeding 3% per year through 2030.