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

RadiciGroup at K 2025: innovation

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

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

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.

K 2025

23rd International Trade Fair Plastics and Rubber

Central European Plastics Meeting 2025

Central European Plastics Meeting 2025

Central European Plastics Meeting 2025

Central European Plastics Meeting 2025

Energy costs and the competitiveness

Energy costs and the competitiveness of the European plastics industry

Rising energy costs and declining competitiveness of the European plastics industry threaten the EU's strategic sectors and the region's production autonomy.

Biovalsa project: bioplastics

Biovalsa project: bioplastics from agricultural waste in Valencia

The Biovalsa project, coordinated by AIMPLAS and co-funded by IVACE+i and ERDF, develops processes for producing bioplastics from agricultural waste such as rice straw and citrus pruning residues.

Avient polymer solutions at

Avient polymer solutions at Plastex Egypt 2026

Avient Corporation presents its latest portfolio of polymer solutions for packaging, specialty fibers, construction and agriculture at Plastex Egypt 2026, with a particular focus on sustainability.

SABIC divests European petrochemicals

SABIC divests European petrochemicals and ETP businesses in the Americas and Europe

SABIC signed two agreements to sell its European petrochemicals business and its regional engineering thermoplastics business in the Americas and Europe with a combined value of USD 950 million, as part of its portfolio optimization program.

CDP again recognizes BASF

CDP again recognizes BASF for climate and environmental action

The CDP organization has awarded BASF top scores in the areas of climate and forest protection as well as sustainable water management, confirming the company’s status as one of the leaders in environmental impact reporting and management.

Management changes at SKZ

Management changes at SKZ strengthen governance structure

From January 1, 2026, a new management structure will apply at SKZ – Plastics Center. Key positions have been taken over by long-standing managers from within the organization.

eFK EvoSmart texturing machine:

eFK EvoSmart texturing machine: higher efficiency and lower costs

Barmag's eFK EvoSmart texturing machine, unveiled at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, is gaining wide adoption among yarn producers thanks to reduced energy consumption and lower maintenance requirements.

Klöckner Pentaplast to debut

Klöckner Pentaplast to debut at Packaging Innovations 2026

Klöckner Pentaplast will make its first appearance at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 in Birmingham, presenting packaging solutions for the foodservice sector with a focus on recyclability and performance.

Trade Shows

Plastex Egypt 2026

Cairo, 2026-01-11

Swiss Plastics Expo 2026

Swiss Plastics Expo 2026

Lucerne, 2026-01-20

PlastIndia 2026

New Delhi, 2026-02-05

JEC World 2026

JEC World 2026

Villepinte, 2026-03-10

Business Directory » Plastics

Ekochem Sp. z o.o.

Machines for plastic processing and plastic material distribution

Grupa Azoty Polyolefins S.A.

Grupa Azoty Polyolefins S.A.

Production and distribution of three types of polypropylene: homopolymers, impact copolymers and random copolymers.

Quarzwerke Group

B2B Offers » Plastics

PA66 GF25 natural regrind

~0,83 EUR / kg

PA66 GF25 natural regrind

Regrind PA 66 GF30

Regrind PA 66 GF30

PP fabric / raffia bales

PP fabric / raffia bales white and mix colour

PP Granules / PP Pellets

PP Granules / PP Pellets

PET Strapping Bales

PET Strapping Bales

U-LDPE Attane™ 4607GC

U-LDPE Attane™ 4607GC

PA6+GF / PA6+GF - FR

PA6+GF / PA6+GF - FR Regrinds

Black Regranulate Polystyrene

Black Regranulate Polystyrene - manufacturer

PP black MFI 10-14

~0,71 EUR / kg

PP black MFI 10-14

PC/ABS gray

1,25 EUR / kg

PC/ABS gray

Regranulate Abs White

Regranulate Abs White

ABS natural regranulate

1,00 EUR / kg

ABS natural regranulate