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.

News

European Bioplastics relocates to Brussels and welcomes new Secretary General

European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the interests of the bioplastics industry in Europe, has officially relocated its main operations to Brussels.

Syensqo expands market-first non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer portfolio

New peroxide-curable FFKM technology meeting the industry's need for performant, sustainable and resilient solutions.

Delta Tecnic reduces thermal increase in plastics exposed to sunlight by up to 30%

Delta Tecnic’s knowledge and extensive experience allow them to create formulations that are 30% more cost-effective while maintaining the same performance.

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Markus Bauer, KraussMaffei - K 2025 Preview

EREMA Pre-K 2025

Hasco Wiring test device H1210/… - for faster and more reliable testing

With the new wiring test device H1210/…, Hasco has set new standards in the fast and reliable testing of hot runner moulds. The compact, battery-operated testing device recognises electrical connections such as heating elements, temperature sensors, earth faults, and wiring errors in the space of seconds - directly and unmistakably.

KraussMaffei Extrusion fuels growth in the Cable-Compound-Market

KraussMaffei Extrusion now offers machine technology with the flexible ZE BluePower, which processes formulations with halogen-free flame retardants in polyolefins - as an alternative to conventional cable formulations based on halogenated flame retardants.

Movacolor at K 2025

Movacolor is heading to K 2025, this fairs brings together manufacturers, machine builders, brand owners, OEMs, and suppliers for eight days of cutting-edge innovations, live demonstrations, and industry networking.

Single-screw vs. twin-screw extruders

With innovative technology, MAS sets new standards in the recycling industry. Discover a versatile system solutions!

RecyClass continues advancing plastics circularity

RecyClass has released significant updates to its Design for Recycling Guidelines and Recyclability Evaluation Protocols, reflecting the latest scientific findings and ongoing collaboration across the plastic packaging value chain.

Evosys presents future trends at the K trade fair!

At this year's K trade fair, the world's leading supplier for laser plastic welding will be presenting the latest technologies such as the Evo2Step process and absorption measurement.

Exolon Group S.p.A. acquires AkyVer polycarbonate product portfolio from Corplex

Exolon Group S.p.A. intends to acquire the AkyVer polycarbonate sheet business from Corplex (Kaysersberg, France). The signing of the agreement took place on 2 July 2025, with the transaction planned to close by mid-August 2025.

EIB backs Swedish innovation packaging company PulPac

The European Investment Bank is lending €20 million to Swedish sustainable-packaging company PulPac to tackle global plastic pollution. The EIB financing will support development and commercialization of a fiber-based technology developed by PulPac as an alternative to single-use plastics.