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.

Plast 2026, Press Tour in Italy

23rd International Trade Fair Plastics and Rubber

Central European Plastics Meeting 2025

Hennecke to showcase PUR foam lines at Feiplar + Feipur

Hennecke PUR Solutions will present continuous PUR slabstock foam production lines at Feiplar + Feipur in São Paulo. The company will showcase the Jflex Evo and Smartflex Evo systems, as well as the 360°Retrofit modernization program for existing installations.

PIPC assesses proposed changes to the EU ETS system

The Polish Chamber of Chemical Industry has assessed the proposed changes to the EU ETS presented by the European Commission. The Chamber points to solutions aligned with the sector's demands, but stresses that their significance will depend on detailed provisions and the way they are implemented.

Plast Eurasia unveils a refreshed identity

Plast Eurasia has presented a new visual identity. The organisers say it is intended to reflect the changes taking place in the plastics industry and the combination of technology and sustainability.

Wittmann to present three applications at Fakuma 2026

At Fakuma 2026, Wittmann Group will present three live applications based on all-electric injection molding machines. The display will include production of protective caps, lab-on-a-chip micro parts and liquid silicone components.

Fakuma 2026 with an anniversary event programme

The 30th edition of Fakuma will take place in Friedrichshafen from 12 to 16 October 2026. In addition to an exhibition covering the full plastics processing value chain, the organisers are announcing an industry round table, a new innovation award, a startup area and Career Friday.

ReVentas joins HG2030 for PP recyclate in packaging

ReVentas has joined the European HG2030 – Circular Packaging consortium. The company aims to use its solvent-based purification technology to obtain polypropylene of virgin-like quality for rigid food packaging.

Dongguan Baier Plastic buys three ZSK Mc18 units from Coperion

Dongguan Baier Plastic Co., Limited is increasing its production capacity for high-temperature engineering plastics by acquiring three ZSK Mc18 twin-screw extruders from Coperion. The lines are intended to process materials including PA, PEEK, PEI, PAI, PPS, PPO, PPA, LCP and PA46.

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.

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