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

Fastech Expo 2026: Joining and Fastening in Focus

The development of modern industry increasingly relies on reliable joining and fastening technologies. They determine structural durability, product safety, and the efficiency of production processes in almost every sector of the economy.

Chinaplas 2026: harnessing the “15th Five-Year Plan” to usher in a new era

Chinaplas 2026 under the shadow of China's 15th Five‑Year Plan

Breathable Arnitel TPC film extends the shelf life of fresh produce

Envalior and PerfoTec have developed a new film technology for fresh produce packaging that extends the shelf life of fruit, vegetables and flowers by combining controlled atmosphere and moisture management without the use of protective gases.

DOMO presents polyamide solutions at Plastindia 2026

DOMO Engineered Materials will showcase at Plastindia 2026 reinforced polyamide-based materials for applications requiring low weight, flame and heat resistance, sustainability and water contact.

Packaging materials and “Innovative Materials” at interpack 2026

At interpack 2026, more than 1,000 exhibitors of packaging materials and packaging aids will present their portfolios across seven halls. A special focus will be on the “Innovative Materials” hot topic, covering new solutions in functionality, resource efficiency and recyclability.