Plastics

Plastics are the materials used in many various applications, e.g. in packaging and construction industry, as well as in manufacturing of household appliances, clothes, toys and medical equipment. Polymers are produced mostly from fossil resources and their features can be modified through special additives. The most popular plastics are: polyethylene, polypropylene, polivinyl chloride and polystyrene.

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RadiciGroup at K 2025: innovation and sustainability in focus

RadiciGroup will showcase new polyamide and PBT solutions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, with a focus on e-mobility, photovoltaic and home appliances, alongside bio-based and recycled ranges.

Trelleborg presents FoodPro sealing materials at drinktec 2025

Trelleborg will exhibit its FoodPro range of globally compliant sealing materials for food and beverage processing equipment at drinktec 2025, hall B5, booth 552. The portfolio covers EPDM, NBR, FKM, PTFE and PEEK solutions and includes new FoodPro EPDM grades.

Clariant expands stabilizer production and applications for plastics industry

Clariant has increased its stabilizer production capacity in China and introduced new solutions for artificial turf and medical polyolefin applications, addressing rising global demand for high-performance plastic additives.

23rd International Trade Fair Plastics and Rubber

Central European Plastics Meeting 2025

Elm-plastic launches first bioplastic pipette for healthcare

Elm-plastic, in collaboration with Biovox and Ultrapolymers Deutschland, has introduced the first commercially available bioplastic pipette for pharmaceutical and medical applications. The product uses MedEco compounds based on PLA or bio-based PE and meets common regulatory requirements.

Amcor adds lightweight Shadow roll-on for deo packaging

Amcor has expanded its deodorant packaging range with Shadow, a lightweight roll-on offering branding flexibility and recycle-ready PE and PP components that can include up to 60% PCR content.

Hennecke Group to present PU systems at Putech Eurasia 2025

Hennecke Group will showcase metering technology and system solutions for polyurethane processing at Putech Eurasia, held on 26–28 November 2025 in the Istanbul Expo Center, Hall 6, Booth B-230.

RecyClass approves Elix ABS HH 3110 for ABS recycling

Elix ABS HH 3110 has received RecyClass Technology Approval and is recognised as compatible with ABS automotive and EEE recycling streams. The resin is also designated as a control material for RecyClass recyclability testing.

2024 data reveals a deepening crisis of the European plastics recycling industry

Europe's plastics recycling industry is experiencing its steepest contraction, with turnover down 5.5% and closures rising, risking progress toward circular economy goals, according to the latest industry figures.

MOL Group announced results for the third quarter of 2025.

MOL Group reported USD 503 million profit before tax for Q3 2025, flat year on year, as refining and fuel retail supported EBITDA. In light of new challenges, the company reviewed its 2025 EBITDA guidance, while petrochemicals stayed below breakeven.

Kinnarps reduces CO₂ emissions by 86% via material swaps

Kinnarps, together with Polykemi and injection moulder Nolato, reduced CO2 emissions for a desk pedestal base frame by 86% through two consecutive material changes, first from PA6 to high-crystalline PP and then to recycled PP, without altering the production process.

Plast 2026 joins MaTec alongside Xylexpo and Composites Future

Plast 2026 will run on 9 to 12 June 2026 at Fiera Milano as part of MaTec, a combined format with Xylexpo and Composites Future spanning eight halls to encourage cross-sector synergies.